Chapter 119

C119 – Conspiracies Are Lurking

Jiang’s mother, with her wealth of experience, saw the situation clearly and her face immediately lit up with a smile.

“That little rascal is actually jealous of Xin Er!”

Her remark sent the crowd into an uproar of laughter.

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As night fell, Xue Zixi stood atop a skyscraper, her gaze sweeping over Tianhee City’s nocturnal landscape.

“With Jiang Hao, the young Grandmaster, on board, and our robust marketing efforts, Heavenly-Mansion Tavern is poised for unprecedented success,” she mused, reaching for her phone to make a call.

The line connected quickly.

“Nine times, I need you to leak something for me,” Xue Zixi instructed crisply. “The Heavenly-Mansion Tavern has a new, exceptionally young culinary Grandmaster.”

“Yes, Miss,” came the immediate response.

“Make sure it seems like the news slipped out accidentally.”

“Understood!”

After ending the call, a subtle smile played on Xue Zixi’s lips.

“With Jiang Hao, the young Grandmaster, joining us, I’d like to see who else dares to gossip now!”

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Panic set in for Wu Grandmaster.

As a culinary Grandmaster himself, he was acutely aware of the arduous journey to achieve such a title.

He had been fifty-five when he earned the distinction of Grandmaster. And now, he was being told that someone had managed it before thirty!

His surprise was undeniable.

Moreover, this sub-thirty culinary Grandmaster had indirectly entangled with him in a conflict of interest!

This was unequivocally bad news for him.

Even though he too was a Grandmaster, it was clear to any observer who had the greater potential between them.

But was it truly possible for someone to break through to the Grandmaster level before thirty?

A skeptical Wu Grandmaster regained his composure.

“Second Master Xue, can we trust the accuracy of this information?”

Second Master Xue, not wishing to waste a moment, responded promptly.

“Wu Grandmaster, the information should be accurate. It came from a spy I placed close to my niece!”

Upon hearing this, Wu Grandmaster’s expression hardened.

He remained silent for a long stretch before a glint of determination flickered in his eyes.

“If that’s the case, we must act swiftly to capitalize on his shaky foundation and strike first!”