America: The neighbor's wife is so incredibly hospitable!

Katie muttered to herself, "I measured the sugar content, and the sugar concentration was a whopping 18!"

"Regular strawberries only have 10 to 12."

"Moreover, this natural pineapple milk flavor doesn't need any artificial flavorings at all."

"So, how much is this dessert worth?"

Chen An leaned against the kitchen counter, holding a glass of soda water, watching the performance of this talented young girl with great interest.

"priceless."

Katie raised her chin proudly, "But if I absolutely have to sell it... I'll price this 'Angel's Tears' at $128. Ten servings will be available each day."

"128?" Sarah asked in surprise. "That's more expensive than a main course?"

"Things are valued for their rarity, dear Sarah."

Chen An explained with a smile, "People who come here to eat don't lack that hundred yuan."

"What they lack is that sense of superiority of 'I have what you don't'."

"When we tell them that these strawberries grow while listening to Mozart and drinking $500 million worth of mineral water, they think it's even cheap."

……

The restaurant lobby.

The four people sat around a round table.

There were no outsiders present, and the waiters had been dismissed.

Each person had a freshly made dessert placed in front of them.

Jessica couldn't wait to pick up the silver spoon, scoop out a piece, and put it in her mouth.

"Ugh—!"

The girl let out a long, satisfied sigh and slumped back in her chair.

"My God... this is so delicious! It tastes like my first love!"

The creamy texture of the white strawberries complements the crispy tart crust and the layer of special wasabi custard underneath.

The two combined to create a symphony in the mouth.

"First love?"

Chen An cut off a small piece, tasted it, and smiled slightly. "Your first love in every part of your body? It's quite delicious!"

"Hey! Don't mention that!" Jessica glared at him angrily.

Then he forked the biggest strawberry from his plate and rudely shoved it into Chen An's mouth.

"Shut your mouth! Eat your strawberries!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The dining table was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

Watching these two bickering rivals, and Sarah quietly smiling to the side.

Katie suddenly felt that this restaurant, which was originally cold and full of commercial competition, actually had a bit of a "home" feel to it.

"Oh, right."

Katie put down her spoon, picked up a napkin to wipe her mouth, and her expression became somewhat serious.

"Boss, although these strawberries are great..."

"But as the head chef, I have to remind you of something."

"What?"

"Yield."

Katie pointed to the empty plate. "With fruit of this quality, if you were to open up the market, your greenhouse might be picked bare in less than a week."

"Moreover... if this stuff becomes too abundant in the market, its price will plummet like an avalanche."

Great minds think alike.

Chen An nodded, his eyes revealing the shrewdness of a businessman.

"Therefore, I don't plan to sell it to supermarkets. Not even Whole Foods."

"I will make white strawberries an exclusive perk for the Titan Manor members' club."

"Member?" The three women were stunned at the same time.

"Yes. The mansion we're building will not only be a home, but also a top-tier private club."

Chen An outlined his blueprint.

"I want to start a 'Titan Club'."

"Only those with a net worth of over 100 million or who have absolute authority in their respective fields can join."

"Membership fee? I'd like to set it at one million US dollars."

"One million?!" Jessica exclaimed. "Would anyone buy it?"

"Of course. Because only members can enjoy these privileges."

Chen An held up his fingers and listed them one by one:

"First, unlimited supply of Titan Wagyu beef and White Strawberry beef."

"Secondly, we will prioritize purchasing our gem-quality spodumene, which is not yet available on the market."

"Third, and most importantly..."

Chen An lowered his voice, which carried a mysterious allure.

"They will have the opportunity to gain my... 'friendship,' and Titan Security's global protection."

"In this turbulent world, safety and health are the most expensive luxuries."

Robert White's willingness to become deeply involved with Chen An was not solely due to the lithium mine.

It was also because he valued Chen An's absolute strength, which allowed him to handle both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Those who are rich are most afraid of death and the loss of their wealth.

"Titan Club..."

Katie murmured to herself, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

This man always manages to find a way to sell a stone for the price of gold.

"That sounds cool," Katie said.

"As the club's resident chef, shouldn't I get a raise?"

"certainly."

Chen An generously promised, "From now on, I'll give you an extra two percent of the revenue from all the club's high-end banquets."

"Really?! Can I get an advance now?" Katie's eyes turned into dollar signs.

"What are you going to do?"

"I want to change cars!" Katie pointed to the red Ferrari outside the door. "That Portofino is too girly."

I want to get a rugged off-road vehicle like your G-Class! I've recently set my sights on a Land Rover Defender!

It seems that this girl's aesthetic preferences have seriously shifted after Chen An took her to ride snowmobiles in the wild.

"Approved. Tie Tou will take you to pick up the car tomorrow." Chen An waved his hand.

"That's awesome!" Katie cheered, jumping up and running over to hug Chen An, planting a big kiss on his cheek. "Long live the boss!"

Jessica, standing nearby, was jealous.

"Hey! Me too! My Indian motorcycle isn't finished being modified yet!"

"Okay, okay, we have them all."

Chen An reluctantly accepted this "sweet burden," being surrounded by two vibrant young girls.

Sarah smiled and shook her head, then poured Chen An a glass of wine.

……

Night was falling.

Dinner is over.

"Are we going back to the farm tonight?" Katie asked, sounding a little reluctant.

Although she has her own apartment, it feels lonely living alone.

Compared to the lively and interesting life on the farm, it's like two completely different worlds.

"Return."

Chen An stood up and put on his coat.

"But before I go back, there's one more thing I need to take with me."

"What?"

"Pack up one 'Angel's Tears'."

Chen An pointed to the kitchen, "But to be precise, it's the chef who makes this dessert and is responsible for packaging it."

Katie's face flushed red.

"What...what do you want to do?"

"Didn't you just say you wanted to 'pay in advance'?"

Chen An grinned mischievously and leaned closer to her, "In business, advance payments incur interest."

"Tonight, I want to try that... 'private dish' that's not on the menu."

Jessica and Sarah exchanged a glance, both wearing expressions that said, "I knew it."

"Let's go, little cook."

Jessica grabbed Katie, who was still trying to be coy.

"Stop pretending. Your legs were shaking the whole time we were eating. Were you thinking about something naughty?"

"No! It's...it's a muscle cramp!"

"Okay, whether it's a cramp or something else."

"The water in that big bathtub has been changed tonight, and new rose essential oil has been added."

Sarah delivered a gentle blow.

And so, the genius chef who commanded respect in the kitchen came to be.

He was half-heartedly wrapped in that oversized men's trench coat and stuffed into the back seat of the Ford Transit.

The car sped into the night, heading towards Titan Manor.

The lights were off inside the carriage.

But in that darkness, Chen An could feel three pairs of eyes watching him.

In those eyes, there was love, dependence, and desire.

"That's life."

Chen An sighed inwardly.

Grow the most expensive strawberries, raise the fattest cows, drive the most powerful cars, sleep in the most luxurious...

Sigh, this simple, unpretentious, and monotonous life is probably his ultimate pursuit as an "American rancher."

As for tomorrow?

Tomorrow is another day.

Perhaps it's time to give those cattle that are about to be sold one last check-up.

After all, that's walking US dollars.