章 85: Chapter 085 Recipe

Zhang Yongchang insisted on making it sound so easy, not because he wanted to take credit, but because he didn't want Zhuang Qingning to feel indebted to him.

Upon realizing this, Zhuang Qingning refrained from saying any more words of gratitude.

However, when it came to the bag of money Zhang Yongchang handed over, Zhuang Qingning vehemently refused to accept it, pushing it away repeatedly: "Uncle Zhang, you've already done so much for me by securing such a major deal. I cannot possibly accept this as well. Please, take it back."

"What are you talking about, Miss Sui? Didn't we agree on this earlier? I'm after the reputation, not money. Money is something you can't take with you when you're born or when you die. I really don't need it. But you and Qingsui, you need it much more than I do. Just take it and spend it."

"Moreover, all this money was earned thanks to your tofu. It's also gained me great reputation, so you definitely should accept it."