Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

The few people Chu Yu had left behind in the research and development room chatted while making various kinds of individual items.

"How does CEO Chu's brain work?! He studies food science and engineering, and so do we, even at the graduate level, how come we can't come up with such a delicious marinade?"

"This fried chicken is absolutely amazing! (chewing) All those fast food restaurants, big and small, are in a completely different league from this."

"Mmm, (chewing) Delicious! Can fast food be rated as Black Pearl? I think the fried chicken cutlets with marinade and sauce that President Chu made deserve a Three Diamond rating."

"If you ask me, we don't even need to open a fast food restaurant. We can just specialize in selling all kinds of seasonings and sauces, supplying major catering companies and restaurants. They'll definitely be scrambling to buy them."

"Didn't President Chu say in the meeting that the condiment company is part of the next phase of the plan? What were you thinking during the meeting?!"

"Hehe, I was just making a comment. By the way, who did you think President Chu went to pick up? (chewing) He hasn't come back yet."

"It's probably Mr. Chu's friends or family members; they've all come over recently."

"He's my boyfriend!"

"What?!"

How did you know?

"Hehe, I have a spy. President Chu is currently leading a group of people around the factory, and the two of them are very close."

"If I had known that President Chu liked men, I would have confessed my feelings passionately."

"Come on! With your looks, President Chu wouldn't even look at you. I heard the girl next to him is really beautiful, like a celebrity."

"real?"

"What are you talking about?"

As the group was gossiping, Chu Yu walked in with a handsome young man who had a charming air about him.

Wow! Goodness! Da Wen's secret agent wasn't exaggerating; he really does look like a celebrity, very handsome.

"President Chu."

"President Chu."

"Hehe, Mr. Chu, the marinade and sauce you made are absolutely amazing."

"Yes, Mr. Chu, once our fast food restaurant opens, it will definitely crush all our competitors in the market."

"President Chu, who is this gentleman?"

Upon hearing someone mention her, Mingxi unconsciously puffed out her chest.

"This is Mingxi, my boyfriend."

"Mingxi, these are Wang Wen, Xia Jingye, and He Rou from the Production Department, and Cheng Ming and Li Xiangyun from the R&D Department."

Mingxi smiled charmingly, "Hello, I'm Mingxi. It's nice to meet you all. I'll probably be visiting often in the future, so please take care of me."

"Hello, Mr. Ming."

"Mr. Ming is so handsome, even more handsome than a celebrity. He and our CEO Chu are a perfect match."

"Yes, they're a match made in heaven."

Li Xiangyun, who usually likes to browse various social media platforms, looks more and more familiar to Mingxi. Where have I seen her before?

"Oh right, I remember now!" Li Xiangyun's eyes widened excitedly. "You're Ye Lang from 'Marrying into a Wealthy Family After Divorce'! Yes! It's you!"

Mingxi's smile widened. "Oh dear, I didn't expect to be recognized."

"Wow! I really like the character you played. You're even more beautiful in person than in the drama! Can I take a picture with you? Please!" Li Xiangyun clasped her hands together and looked at Mingxi expectantly.

Unexpectedly, she ran into her fans here. Mingxi generously replied, "Of course, no problem."

"Brother Chu..."

"President Chu..."

"You don't need to ask me to take a picture, just take it if you want." It wouldn't take much effort, so Chu Yu had no reason to refuse.

"Thank you, Mr. Chu!"

Although the others didn't know which celebrity Mingxi was, the atmosphere had gotten so heated that everyone wanted to take pictures too.

For a time, Mingxi, this little star, became quite popular, like a mini fan meeting.

After all this commotion, Mingxi's relationship with the others has become much closer, and the initial awkwardness has disappeared.

After the fan photo session ended, Mingxi began to carefully observe the research and development room, feeling that it was like a miniature factory with all sorts of small devices.

Balance scale, freezer, small stove, oven, fryer, blender, homogenizer, grinder...

The table was neatly arranged with numbered raw materials, seasonings, sauces, semi-finished products, and finished products...

The room was filled with the aroma of fried food, and Mingxi felt her mouth watering uncontrollably.

"Mingxi, would you like to try some? These are all developed by President Chu, they're super delicious." Li Xiangyun took out a pair of disposable chopsticks and brought them close to Mingxi.

"Yes, try it. President Chu is amazing. All the fried chicken on the market is garbage compared to what President Chu developed."

"We just tasted the dishes, and everything we tried was so delicious that we couldn't decide. Can you give us some suggestions?"

....

Chu Yu also said, "Try it and give me some feedback."

Mingxi was conflicted. It wasn't that he didn't want to eat, but he wanted to control his figure. Since entering the entertainment industry, he had rarely eaten fried food.

But thinking about it, how could he, as Chu Ge's boyfriend, not support him? Eat!

Taking the chopsticks, Mingxi specially chose a small popcorn chicken, its golden surface displaying an enticing honeycomb pattern.

As soon as I picked it up and brought it close to my mouth, I smelled a unique aroma of spices and the natural freshness of the chicken.

Although it was slightly cool, it didn't affect its taste. When you put it in your mouth and gently bite into it, you hear a crisp "crunch".

Immediately afterwards, the meat juices burst in your mouth, and the slight spiciness and spices stimulate your taste buds just right, with the salty and savory flavors blending perfectly with the umami of the chicken.

"Mmm! Mmm!" Mingxi's eyes lit up. "Delicious! So delicious!" She couldn't help but pick up another piece and put it in her mouth.

Cheng Ming pointed to the other plates next to him and said, "There's also bone-in fried chicken, chicken wings, chicken thigh steaks, beef patties, shrimp cakes... try them all."

"There are also various sauces; dipping them in them gives you a completely different flavor."

Mingxi looked at the row of more than a dozen condiment dishes in front of her, nodded, and couldn't wait to try them one by one.

Upon tasting the tomato sauce, the refreshing sourness of the tomatoes stimulates the taste buds, while the subsequent sweetness perfectly balances it, creating a rich and mellow sweet and sour flavor.

The salad dressing is rich in creamy flavor, with a moderate sweetness that isn't cloying, and a hint of tartness, giving it a unique taste.

The specially blended cumin seasoning has a spicy aroma with a hint of smokiness, and the flavors of various spices blend together in the mouth to create a unique and lasting aftertaste.

...

Before she knew it, Mingxi had tried almost every item on the table. She thought to herself, "Oh no, I'm definitely going to gain weight tomorrow," but at the same time, she really wanted to eat some more.

I am also full of confidence in Chu Yu's next chain fast food restaurant plan. I feel that my wonderful life of constantly buying things is not far away, hehe!

For the rest of the time, Mingxi stayed obediently in Chu Yu's office, playing on her phone and waiting for him to get off work.

Finally, after Chu Yu finished his work, the two got into the car, and Mingxi couldn't wait to ask the question he had been thinking about for a long time, "Brother Chu, your recipe is so delicious, you must be able to make a lot of money. Aren't you afraid that someone will have bad intentions and secretly sell it for money?"

"Of course, I'm not talking about Wang Wen and his group. I just think... I think something this valuable should be kept secret."

"Hehe!" Chu Yu chuckled, taking Mingxi's hand that was resting on his lap. "I know what you mean."

"We're not worried about leaks. Not to mention that all employees who have access to the formula and core production processes have signed confidentiality agreements and non-compete agreements."

"The detailed information of the formula is encrypted. During production, key ingredients with unique proportions are pre-mixed into intermediate products. These intermediate products are like 'secret modules,' and then these modules are provided to the production department."

"The raw materials on the production order sheet all have their own codes, and the contents are not written out directly. There are also cameras at important points in the production process to prevent leaks. Of course, if leaks still occur even after all this, then my legal team is not to be underestimated."

"Wow! Brother Chu, you're amazing!" Mingxi looked at Chu Yu with starry eyes. Actually, he didn't understand a lot of what Chu Yu said, but he just praised him anyway!

With his big, bright eyes and adorable appearance, Chu Yu couldn't help but ruffle his hair. "You little flatterer, what do you want to eat tonight?"

"What?! I was being sincere, I wasn't flattering anyone," Mingxi complained.

"Haha! Okay! I misspoke. Thank you for your kind compliment."

"That's more like it. I drank two large cups of fruit tea in your office this afternoon, and I'm still very full. I don't want to eat anything." Mingxi touched her still feeling full stomach and shook her head.

"Actually, I'm not hungry. I've been trying so many samples that I don't want to eat anything now. So, where do you want to go?" Chu Yu started the car and drove slowly forward, waiting for Mingxi to tell him where.

Mingxi suddenly reached out and teased Chu Yu on his leg, "Brother Chu, let's go to my house. We've eaten so much, we need to exercise to digest it~"

As he spoke, he kept flashing his cat-like eyes at Chu Yu, making Chu Yu's lips curl into a smile. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Let's go!"