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Chapter 695 The First Step to Leaving the Gao Family: Moving Out

Tao Junchen accepted the tea offered by his apprentice, whom he had recognized, and took a sip with a smile. He looked down at those exceptionally clear eyes that shouldn't be on an adult's face, sighed inwardly, and then told himself: Oh well.

The child was able to imitate almost 90% of the cooking style just by watching him cook. Besides having a natural talent for cooking, it's also possible that he has a pure mind and can remain undisturbed by external things, focusing only on the task at hand.

Even if I can only imitate it perfectly in the future and can't innovate, it will still be enough.

After all, there isn't a single apprentice who has truly mastered and thoroughly learned all of his skills.

People shouldn't be too greedy!

After thinking it through, he put down his teacup, looked at his young apprentice who was still kneeling obediently on the ground, and gently encouraged him, "I have only one requirement for you: do every dish you make well, so that the people who eat the food can feel the joy and your dedication. Then you will be a great chef."

Although Song Yiqing still somewhat understood the deeper meaning of these words of encouragement, he remembered them firmly, because he repeated them word for word, "Master, I remember!"

"Okay, get up."

Tao Jinxi was still a little confused when her father suddenly decided to take her sister-in-law's brother as his apprentice?
The first two apprentices were tested not only on their culinary talent and their focus and patience, but also on their character. It took quite a bit of effort before they were accepted into the apprenticeship ceremony.

That was incredibly fast!
Jiang Hanying had already offered her congratulations, "Congratulations to Uncle Tao on gaining such a satisfactory apprentice!"

Tao Junchen gestured towards Jiang Hanying, his smile unwavering, "Shouldn't your uncle also congratulate you?"

He hadn't forgotten that this girl had already preemptively reserved his newly accepted apprentice.

"Hehe, congratulations to you too!"

As she spoke, Jiang Hanying walked straight toward Song Yiqing, intending to first build a relationship with her future private chef.

"Hello, future Chef Song, I'm Jiang Hanying, shall we get to know each other?"

Song Yiqing was momentarily at a loss and subconsciously looked at her younger sister.

Song Yining had just quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes when she received a look from her brother. She smiled through her tears and nodded slightly.

That's great! Not only did my brother successfully become Uncle Tao's apprentice, but Jiang Hanying also met my brother in person and showed no sign of disdain.

Song Yiqing then imitated the handshake etiquette she had seen on TV before, shook Jiang Hanying's hand up and down, released it, and whispered, "Hello, Miss Jiang, I am Song Yiqing."

"I just ate all the food you made, it was delicious, keep it up!"

Song Yiqing loved it when people praised his cooking. His previously nervous face immediately lit up. "I will." He paused, looked at his master beside him, and added, "I will learn diligently from Master. Master is the best!"

Seeing this, Tao Jinxi understood why her father had taken on apprentices so quickly this time.

Character and patience are criteria that apply to normal adults.

But for his sister-in-law's brother, who can see right through her, there's no need for that.

Now that he had formally and simply become an apprentice, Tao Junchen made arrangements swiftly and decisively.

“From now on, Xiaoqing will learn to cook under my tutelage at this private restaurant. But even as my apprentice, she'll have to start from the very basics of cutting and preparing food. Only after passing my assessment can she work in the kitchen and become the head chef. During her apprenticeship, her get off work hours and salary will be the same as those in the kitchen. As for food and accommodation,” he paused, glancing at his future daughter-in-law, “the restaurant provides all three meals a day, and there are dormitories, just like the staff at the art gallery next door. They live in the nearby Lansheng Apartment, two people per room, just bring your bags and move in. For employees who can work for me, regardless of ability or education, good character is the most basic requirement. You two siblings can discuss whether you want to move into the dormitory; it will be more convenient for commuting.”

Song Yining was now completely certain that her future father-in-law had long seen through her plan to separate her brother from the Gao family.

Her mother kept her brother in the Gao family's villa because her son had intellectual disabilities and needed adult care. Although his safety was indeed guaranteed, her brother had no one to talk to except her. Not only was he called a fool by Gao Chenyue to his face, but even the servants hired in the villa treated him like a child and ignored him.

She could sense that her brother wasn't as happy living there as he was when they, as siblings, were crammed into a small rented room together.

Even if someone has intellectual disabilities, they can still sense being rolled their eyes at, or being ignored or despised openly or subtly!

"Brother, would you like to move to a different place? You can just walk a few steps to get here and learn to cook from the master."

As for safety, she was quite familiar with Lansheng Apartments. Management was very strict; non-residents couldn't get in at all. Even food deliveries had to be brought up by apartment staff or picked up at the front desk, and registration required showing an ID card. Cleaning was also handled by dedicated staff—this was the kind of hotel-style service they were talking about. Her brother living in this apartment was safer than when they lived in a rented room together.

"May I?"

Song Yining met the expectation in her brother's eyes, and nodded with a pang of sadness, "Of course."

As for her mother, as long as she doesn't want to give up Tao Jinchuan, this golden son-in-law, or even the Tao family or the Li family behind her boyfriend, she'll let him go even if she has to hold her nose.

After all, she only took the siblings in because of her boyfriend's status.

Time had passed by and it was already four o'clock in the afternoon. The restaurant's chefs and waiters would soon be arriving for work.

Song Yining said goodbye to her brother and left first. Such a big matter definitely needed to be reported back to the people staying at the villa, and she also needed to pack her brother's luggage. "Uncle Tao, we'll come back first thing tomorrow morning."

Tao Junchen nodded, "I'll let the apartment management know in advance. Tomorrow, you can bring your luggage and go directly to the apartment to register. Once you've settled into your dorm, you can come over."

"Thank you."

Tao Jinchuan also accompanied the brother and sister back home.

Then came the two who came to freeload.

"Dad, Hanying still needs to buy clothes, so we'll be going now. You're busy!"

"Uncle Tao, I'll come to see you and your little apprentice again when I have time."

Tao Junchen waved his hand, both angry and amused, "Let's go, let's go!"

After eating and drinking their fill, the two who had been kicked out returned to the elevator.

"Han Ying, what style of clothes do you like?"

"They're comfortable and look good."

Tao Jinxi couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly upon hearing this answer. Looking at the long legs, slim waist, and perfect figure with a prominent bust and buttocks right in front of her, she said, "You'd look good even if you wore a tattered burlap sack! What brands do you usually wear? Let me see if we have any around here. They should all have stores."

Jiang Hanying thought for a moment, then shook her head: "I don't usually wear any particular brand; I just buy whatever comes to mind."

"alright."

With a beautiful face and a great figure, I can be this carefree!
Since you look good in anything, you should focus on comfort.

"Then, let's go to a few of the stores I usually like to shop at first. If I don't find anything I like, I'll check out some other brands?"

"Either way, you lead the way."

The elevator stopped on the second floor.

Tao Jinxi led Jiang Hanying to the entrance of the shop she frequented most often.

She saw that the assistant store manager who usually served her and several senior employees were so busy that they were practically flying with fire, leaving only an employee wearing an intern badge to greet her.

When I went inside, there were already people in the semi-transparent VIP reception room, and I could faintly hear voices coming from inside. The voices sounded somewhat familiar.

Seeing this, the trainee clerk, fearing the new customers might be unhappy, quickly stepped forward and whispered an explanation, "Those two customers inside have been here for almost two hours. They're a bit... picky. Please forgive them. Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea?"

Tao Jinxi didn't intend to make things difficult for the intern shop assistant. Hearing this, she nodded and walked towards the sofa where customers were greeted. "Hanying, don't you think that voice inside sounds a bit familiar?"

Jiang Hanying heard it more clearly than she did and directly gave the name of the person inside: "Gao Chenyue".

"Huh?" Tao Jinxi listened again, "Wow, it really is! What a small world!"