Chapter 144: Love is Equal

“How will the company handle it?” Tang Feng asked.

“The company still has other employees, right? Besides, I’m just accompanying you to the competition. If there’s really something urgent at the company, I can come back to deal with it anytime,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“I plan to have Ma Huateng come to Beijing. His management skills are quite strong,” Tang Feng decided.

“But will he agree? After all, the original team of Tencent is in Xuzhou. If he comes to Beijing, it means that the network of relationships he has accumulated before will be of no use,” Su Xiaoli worried.

“I believe he will agree. After all, Li Feng Group will become the greatest internet enterprise in the world. If he joins us now, it will be a very good opportunity for him,” Tang Feng was confident.

“If he comes over, are you planning to leave the entire group under his management?” Su Xiaoli inquired.

“That still depends on your opinion. If you want to manage the company, then he can be your vice. However, I think you should focus more on your studies. I hope you can become a very outstanding financial expert,” Tang Feng shared his thoughts.

“You’re right!” Su Xiaoli nodded and said, “I do indeed want to achieve something in finance. Professor Li Ping also has high hopes for me. She hopes I can exceed her.”

“In that case, you can participate in the company’s affairs if you have time. If not, focus on finance and don’t let Professor Li Ping down,” Tang Feng said with a slight smile.

“I understand. Honestly, I also want to be a polymath like you, capable of doing anything with ease. But I’ve realized I simply can’t. After all, a person’s energy is limited, even just to become the top in one area requires an extraordinary effort,” Su Xiaoli said, her eyes dimming.

“Don’t compare yourself to me. Compare yourself to yourself. As long as you’re better tomorrow than you were today, I think that’s great,” Tang Feng comforted her.

“The problem is your talent is too strong. Being with you, I feel a lot of pressure,” Su Xiaoli couldn’t help but sigh.

“Silly girl, don’t feel pressured. If there’s anything you want to learn, tell me, and I’ll teach you,” Tang Feng said, gently stroking her hair.

“The thing I want to learn most is cooking,” Su Xiaoli responded.

“Cooking? Haven’t I already taught you before?” Tang Feng was a bit surprised.

“You only taught me a few dishes,” Su Xiaoli replied.

“Aren’t a few dishes enough? Why do you want to learn so many dishes? What do you plan to do with that?” Tang Feng was puzzled.

“I want to cook for you,” Su Xiaoli explained.

Tang Feng immediately laughed.

“When we are together, there’s no need for you to cook,” Tang Feng said.

“But I want to cook for you,” Su Xiaoli’s eyes were filled with sincerity.

What she said was from the heart.

Being with Tang Feng, she couldn’t always let him do the cooking. She also had to contribute.

After all, in his opinion, love is equal.

It requires mutual contribution.

If only one side is contributing, the relationship between the two will inevitably face problems sooner or later.

“If you want to cook for me, then next time I cook, you can follow along and learn. Of course, if there’s a specific dish you want to make, just tell me, and then I’ll teach you,” Tang Feng thought for a moment and offered a solution.

“Okay!” Su Xiaoli, hearing this, was very happy.

“Alright, let’s hurry up and eat, or the dishes will get cold!” Tang Feng said as he put some dishes into her bowl.

“I can do it myself! You eat too!” Su Xiaoli responded.

“I’ve already eaten quite a bit at the restaurant. You go ahead and eat!” Tang Feng laughed.

Su Xiaoli didn’t say anything and began to eat.

After finishing their meal, Tang Feng escorted her to the entrance of the apartment.

The two hugged each other.

Then, Su Xiaoli reluctantly turned around and went upstairs.

Tang Feng watched her back until she disappeared, then turned and walked towards the dormitory.

Soon, Su Xiaoli returned to the dormitory.

Ning Xiao and the others were cracking sunflower seeds and chatting.

Seeing Su Xiaoli come in, they immediately greeted her.

“Xiaoli, why are you back so late? Didn’t you go on a date with your Tang Feng?” Ning Xiao asked with interest.

“He came back a bit late. We ate something at a restaurant outside, and then he dropped me off here,” Su Xiaoli answered.

“What was he doing today that he didn’t show up?” Yu Li was curious.

“He went to the newly opened restaurant to give cooking advice to the chef. You know him; he’s the chef from the Royal Holiday Hotel we visited before,” Su Xiaoli responded.

“When is the new restaurant opening? Do we need to contribute something?” Guan Qian offered.

“In a few days. You’re all students, so there’s no need for contributions. Just going there to eat is fine,” Tang Feng responded with a laugh.

“That won’t do! How can we go eat without bringing anything? How about we order two opening flower baskets?” Ning Xiao suggested.

“Do as you see fit! Just don’t spend too much money. After all, it’s not easy for your parents to earn money, so don’t waste it,” Su Xiaoli instructed them.

“Don’t worry! We know what to do!” Ning Xiao and the others responded.

“If you have time, help out at the company too! I’ll be accompanying Tang Feng to the national chef competition in a few days. If there’s anything urgent at the company, you can call me anytime,” Su Xiaoli said.

“Xiaoli, I must say, your Tang Feng is really amazing! If he’s competing, he’s sure to win the championship! The prize money alone will be a considerable amount!” Guan Qian’s eyes were filled with envy.

“I think the prize money is not really important to him. His main reason for participating is to uphold the honor of Chinese chefs. After all, the competitors in the national chef competition come from all over the world! If the championship goes to a foreign chef, it would be a loss of face for Chinese chefs!” Su Xiaoli explained briefly.

“That’s true! Especially we can’t let chefs from Japan and Korea win the championship!” Yu Li became somewhat excited.

“Don’t worry! As long as Tang Feng participates, the championship won’t fall into anyone else’s hands!” Su Xiaoli was very confident.

“That’s good! Do we need to go to the venue to cheer him on?” Ning Xiao volunteered.

“I don’t think it’s necessary! I’m not sure about the specifics. If needed, I’ll call you!” Su Xiaoli replied.

“Okay! Just let us know if you need anything. As long as we can do it, we definitely won’t hesitate,” Ning Xiao promised.

“It’s getting late, you should rest too!” Su Xiaoli stood up and went to the bathroom.

Everyone cleaned up the sunflower seed shells.

Then they washed up briefly and went to bed.

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