Shocking! This student is phenomenal!

Zhu Fei was startled by his father's sudden sternness.

He immediately wiped the smile off his face.

Zhu Daqiang then chimed in, "Brother Su Jiang, it's like this, was your recipe mixed on the spot, or was it already prepared?"

Su Jiang glanced at Zhu Daqiang with some surprise.

This person certainly has a knack for handling things.

He spoke slowly, "I've already brought the ingredients."

As he spoke, Su Jiang took out a mesh bag from his schoolbag.

"This is my seasoning packet; you can try it. However, I haven't included basic hot pot base, so you can use your own most common type of hot pot base that you can buy online and add my seasoning packet."

Su Jiang placed the spice packet on the table.

"That's easy." Zhu Daqiang waved to the waiter in the shop and asked them to make a soup base.

Su Jiang's seasoning packet was added to the bottom of the pot.

A few minutes later.

An unusual fragrance wafted through the store.

"How can it smell so good!"

Zhu Fei couldn't hold back any longer.

As plate after plate of meat was put into the pot, Zhu Daqiang and his two companions could no longer resist.

It immediately became just like Su Jiang was yesterday.

Having already eaten there yesterday, Su Jiang, who was on guard, joined in after waiting a short while.

The bustling scene here made the restaurant's staff secretly ponder.

"Are those two over there our boss and his wife? Why are they enjoying their own hot pot so much? Haven't they gotten tired of it yet?"

"No, they added new ingredients to today's hot pot; that handsome guy brought them!"

"I even suspect it might be a banned substance. I almost couldn't resist pounceing on it and eating it after just a few sniffs!"

"That guy is really handsome!"

......

Half an hour later.

Everyone was already full, and even fuller than before.

Zhu Daqiang asked impatiently, "Brother Su Jiang, under what conditions are you prepared to transfer this formula to us?"

Having been in the business world for a long time, he naturally knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Self-interest is the most reliable way to maintain a relationship.

Su Jiang smiled. Although he looked like just a student, he had read many books.

His insights in many areas are already quite unique.

He slowly began, "I need 51% of the profits from your Jiangnan Hotpot restaurant, but I will not participate in your daily management."

silence.

The boundless enthusiasm that had been stirred up by the delicious hot pot was immediately suppressed by Su Jiang's words.

A 51% stake in the profits means that, in terms of profits, Jiangnan Hot Pot will eventually belong to Sujiang.

Zhu Daqiang, who was originally the owner of Jiangnan Hot Pot, turned into a second-largest shareholder.

However, Zhu Daqiang's composure was quickly disrupted once again by the irresistible aroma of hot pot.

This is not enough.

Su Jiang continued with a smile:

"Many of your Jiangnan Hot Pot stores are experiencing a slowdown. I checked your group-buying coupons on a food delivery platform yesterday. Many stores still have zero sales this month. You're losing money every single month."

"I'm not here to kick you when you're down or take advantage of you. Although I haven't known Zhu Fei for long, I still find him quite agreeable. I won't cheat you."

"Moreover, you've all tasted my recipe, so you probably know what it means. But in terms of profit, a 49% profit share might even be better than the profits of any of your decent restaurants right now. I could even say that this recipe will propel you to an unshakeable position for Jiangnan hot pot in China."

Looking into Zhu Daqiang's increasingly disordered eyes, Su Jiang knew that he was definitely struggling.

His struggle put Su Jiang at ease.

If Zhu Daqiang agrees without hesitation, Su Jiang will have to think carefully about whether Zhu Daqiang has some ulterior motive.

The more conflicted they are, the more it shows that they don't have any bad intentions at all; they are simply calculating the consequences of sharing a portion of the profits with Su Jiang.

"How about this? Actually, I'm not in a rush. I can provide you with 1000 samples for you to test at any store. We'll then decide based on the test results, how about that?"

Su Jiang knew that if he said a few more words, or said something like, "If you don't want it, other hot pot restaurants will definitely want it," then he would definitely break down the Zhu Daqiang family's psychological defenses.

However, he did not do that because he had confidence in the formula and, more importantly, confidence in himself.

The hot pot restaurant will only be a tiny, tiny part of his future business empire. He doesn't want his business empire to be obtained through coercion and intimidation.

What he wants is for everyone to willingly, proactively, and willingly follow him.

"Young friend Su Jiang is no ordinary person." Zhu Daqiang clearly understood all of this, and he was very clear about his bottom line.

She knew that if Su Jiang pressed her any further, she would definitely give in.

But Su Jiang chose to give up at this time.

This made Zhu Daqiang extremely grateful, and it also made him more determined to make a decision in his heart.

The two sides continued exchanging pleasantries in this harmonious atmosphere for a few more minutes.

Su Jiang then left and went back.

1000 servings, although it seems like a lot, each one is actually just a small packet.

In just a few hours, Su Jiang had quickly prepared 1000 samples and delivered them to Zhu Fei's home.

In order to test the sales speed and popularity of this sample as quickly as possible.

Zhu Daqiang chose a shop whose business wasn't necessarily very good, but it wasn't too bad either, to give it a try.

Around 5 p.m.

Some of the regular customers of Jiangnan Hot Pot Restaurant started coming to have dinner.

The recent hot summer has passed, and the weather has cooled down a bit.

More and more people are starting to eat hot pot.

Zhu Daqiang personally oversaw the store, calculating sales figures.

His plan for today is to sell 300 copies.

Pot after pot of broth, made with Su Jiang's secret recipe, was served to the guests.

Immediately, gasps of surprise rang out.

"Why do I smell a different fragrance?"

"Honey, did you wear some really strong perfume? It smells so good it even changes the smell of the hot pot!"

"I thought it was you who sprayed it. I think it might be the aroma of the hot pot broth?"

"Try it!"

"Wow, this is so delicious!"

"I'm going to call my buddies and tell them to come eat with me!"

"I'm going to post this on my WeChat Moments to recommend it!"

......

In no time, Jiangnan hot pot became incredibly popular in certain small circles.

Shocking! A hot pot restaurant in Jiangnan has changed its recipe! Everyone come and try it!

"I've never had such delicious hot pot before, at Jiangnan Hot Pot! If you don't like it, come and scold me!"

Compared to Jiangnan Hot Pot's brand-new recipe, all the other hot pot restaurants are fit for dogs! I actually fought with a dog for food for so long!

.......

Even some people passing by the entrance of the Jiangnan Hot Pot restaurant.

Smelling the aroma inside, everyone stopped in their tracks.

Along with those who were influenced by posts on social media, or invited by friends in group chats, they formed a long queue outside the Jiangnan Hot Pot restaurant.

10 PM.

Su Jiang, who was getting ready to sleep in his dormitory, received a phone call from Zhu Fei.