Yuan Kemin hesitated and said, "I don't think it's necessary to conflict with the Dao family. If I have to, I won't return to Chengwu County."
Ye Tian said lightly, "As a dignified Human Immortal, if people know I was scared away from Chengwu County, where would I put my face?"
Yuan Kemin was immediately a little embarrassed, "I didn't consider it thoroughly. You really can't leave. Alas, but this matter started because of me, and I feel very uneasy."
Ye Tian replied, "There's no need for that. It is my honor to meet a great master from Chengwu County."
Yuan Kemin nodded vigorously, "Good. I'll cook myself and prepare a few small dishes for the Human Immortal, and you can taste my aged wine."
Seeing Yuan Kemin busy, Hisaoki Tamahime smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, since my mistress passed away, my teacher hasn't cooked for many years. This is an exception made for you."
Ye Tian asked, "Oh, you have a mistress?"
Hisaoki Tamahime nodded, "My mistress was only in her twenties when she was alive, and my teacher loved her very much. Unfortunately, she later contracted a strange illness, and no matter what my teacher did, he couldn't cure her. After my mistress passed away, my teacher became dispirited and lost interest in everything. However, my teacher cooks exceptionally well. I've eaten his cooking a few times, and even the imperial chefs of Japan couldn't compare."
Ye Tian said, "The more you say, the more I want to taste his cooking."
Hisaoki Tamahime added, "By the way, Master has a daughter. She should be fifteen this year."
Ye Tian suddenly understood and said, "No wonder your teacher doesn't want to offend the Dao family. It turns out there are ties. I must resolve the Dao family's affairs properly to avoid future trouble. By the way, where is your teacher's daughter?"
Hisaoki Tamahime replied, "She should be in the backyard studying. My teacher has always kept her from meeting strangers."
Yuan Kemin cooked quickly. In less than an hour, six dishes and one soup were served in the dining room. He also called his daughter out.
Yuan Kemin's daughter was dignified and serene, fifteen years old this year. Yuan Kemin had always hired teachers to teach her at home, and he himself would personally impart some knowledge to her. He was talented and knowledgeable in many fields, so there was always an endless amount of things to teach.
The girl's name was Yuan Xiaochun. She seemed very curious about Ye Tian and occasionally asked him some questions. Once they became familiar with each other, she became lively, chatting and laughing with Ye Tian and Hisaoki Tamahime, showing no signs of a girl who spent her days studying at home.
Yuan Xiaochun said, "Uncle Ye, both Sister Tamahime and I are honored today. My father hasn't cooked for a long time."
Yuan Kemin glanced at Yuan Xiaochun. Yuan Xiaochun was usually afraid of him, but she was a very intelligent girl. She noticed her father's respect for Ye Tian, so she deliberately said these words.
Ye Tian smiled and said, "It seems I am very lucky today. Xiaochun, I heard you study at home every day. Why don't you go to school?"
Yuan Kemin explained, "That's right. Xiaochun is kind and naive, and I'm afraid she'll be deceived or bullied outside. Moreover, although she studies at home, I often take her out to participate in activities and interact with people her age. Look, she's not introverted at all now and talks more than anyone."
Yuan Xiaochun said, "Father, but I also want to go to school."
Ye Tian smiled and said, "Old Yuan, I think Xiaochun has a point. Although flowers in a greenhouse grow smoothly, they eventually have to face wind and rain. You must let her experience the outside world."
Yuan Kemin sighed softly, "I understand this principle, but..."
Ye Tian offered, "Chengwu County is a small place. You can move to Zhonghai later. I will arrange a school for Xiaochun."
Yuan Kemin replied, "If I go to Zhonghai, I will definitely accompany her."
Ye Tian smiled and asked, "I heard from Miss Hisaoki that Old Yuan, you are also a financial expert and used to manage assets for large conglomerates, is that right?"
Yuan Kemin said, "During the Republic of China era, I ran businesses. Although they grew in scale, the core aspects were controlled by foreigners. Later, I discovered that finance was actually easier to make money, so I studied it specifically for a period and gained some experience."
Ye Tian nodded, "I plan to invite Old Yuan to be my personal wealth manager, mainly to help me manage my assets. Are you interested?"
Yuan Kemin was surprised, "This..."
Ye Tian asked Hisaoki Tamahime, "Miss Hisaoki, what was the salary you offered Old Yuan back then?"
Hisaoki Tamahime smiled and said, "About one hundred million annually."
Ye Tian continued, "Prices have soared now, so one hundred million is definitely too little. I'll offer three hundred million. Old Yuan, are you willing?"