The old couple was puzzled, Zheng Feilong and Tang Wan'er didn't understand, why did Ma Yuanfang want to look at the contract. Ma Yuanfang said: "Take it to me, I just want to confirm it." ”

The old man nodded, went back to the house with his wife, rummaged for a long time, and finally found the yellowed contract pressed under the box.

Ma Yuanfang looked at the contract, and it was thick, as many as forty-three pages, which could be printed into a book. It lists all kinds of information about food, and it is almost an encyclopedia. Even something that has little to do with food is written on it. I don't know how the merchant came up with it.

After a cursory look, Ma Yuanfang raised his head and said, "This contract is invalid." ”

"Invalid?!" The old man was very surprised, and said in surprise: "How can it be invalid?" That man was shrewd, and he was afraid that something would go wrong, so he wrote down all my information. I also signed it to confirm that the information was correct, and if it wasn't, I would pay legal responsibility. ”

Tang Wan'er was also very surprised, and hurriedly took the contract from Ma Yuanfang's hand and looked through it. If the contract is invalid, it will be great news for her. Tang Wan'er believes that with their craftsmanship and formula, coupled with Zheng Feilong's advice, her career will definitely be like a fish in water and a tiger with wings.

But looking at the contract, Tang Wan'er's heart sank. The conditions listed above are unacceptably harsh. Those who can oppress people don't even have a chance to breathe, and it's almost impossible to exploit loopholes. How can Ma Yuanfang say that it is invalid? Tang Wan'er looked at Ma Yuanfang with inquiring eyes.

Ma Yuanfang didn't answer directly, but asked the old man: "Uncle, did your ancestors learn these crafts from the court?" ”

"Yes." The old man replied affirmatively: "When I was a child, I heard my grandfather say that our Zhao family ancestor worked as an apprentice in a steamed bun shop in the imperial capital for several years. A big official went to dinner, took a fancy to it, and then brought it into the palace. He then learned a variety of cooking skills in the palace and passed them on to the next generation, where he continued to serve as a chef in the imperial court. There has always been an incident in the court, that is, Emperor Yongzheng's accident. Emperor Qianlong, who succeeded him, changed many chefs on the grounds that the taste of the imperial chef's cooking was not up to his appetite. This craft has thus spread to the people, in fact, some famous dim sum shops and restaurants in the early years of this city are inextricably linked to our family. ”

Ma Yuanfang nodded and said, "That's right, this contract is 100% invalid." ”

"Why?" Tang Wan'er asked suspiciously: "This contract also explains these circumstances, why is it invalid?" ”

"If it's invalid, it's invalid, and this craft and formula are not the private property of the uncle." Ma Yuanfang analyzed: "These cooking techniques have not applied for cultural heritage, nor have they applied for brand patents. It's like we usually cook, rice, noodles and whatever. They are all cooking, but have anyone heard who owns these noodles and rice?

It is true that there are some special practices, and I have applied for stores and brands. For example, the Lanzhou ramen handed down by Ma Baozi is often seen in Zhejiang Province and Eastern Province. The brand of these foods may not be violated in the slightest, but the practice is not.

Let's say we open a restaurant and sell ramen. The recipe is the same as Lanzhou ramen, but we say it's Jiangcheng ramen. Neither the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, nor the Patent Office, nor any other department or agency can control it. Because we are not violating anything, the fact that the method was created does not mean that it belongs to someone, because there is no patent protection. ”

"It's the same as copycats." Tang Wan'er suddenly said: "It is also a mobile phone, although the cottage of the Celestial Empire is similar to some big brands in appearance, but the internal structure and name are different." This makes many famous brand companies helpless. Yuan Fang, are you so smart that your family is many? ”

"My lord, in fact, you have thought of it a long time ago, but you are just embarrassed to say it." Ma Yuanfang also joked.

After hearing this, Old Man Zhao was excited and grateful: "This means that although they can do it in our way, they can't restrict us anymore." Kid, you've done us a great favor! If it weren't for such a contract, we wouldn't have to stay in this kind of place and suffer. ”

Grabbing his wife's hand, he said, "In the future, we will not care about that person's restrictions, and we can freely pass on our skills to young people who are willing to learn and do well." ”

Old man Zhao's wife was also full of tears, but with a smile on her lips: "It's finally come to an end, I thought it would be like this for the rest of my life." Kid, you have helped us so much, I really don't know how to thank you. Since you want to open a hotel, use our craftsmanship to cook for guests. Then we two useless old bones, I'll go and give you a hand. What do you think, old man? ”

"I'll listen to you." Old man Zhao excitedly took the contract and tore it to shreds.

The three of them happily enjoyed the food, which was already very delicious, and at this time, it was even more like the delicacies of the mountains and the sea in their mouths. After eating, I said goodbye to Old Man Zhao and his wife. Zheng Feilong opened the car door and welcomed Ma Yuanfang in. However, Ma Yuanfang told Zheng Fei that she wanted to go shopping with Tang Wan'er and let him go back first.

Zheng Feilong didn't think much about it, and drove to the Huayuan community.

"Not going home with your boyfriend?" Tang Wan'er tilted her head and asked.

Although she and Ma Yuanfang are now very close best friends, Tang Wan'er knows the place of Zheng Feilong in Ma Yuanfang's heart. Every time she goes shopping, Ma Yuanfang will visit the men's products section intentionally or unintentionally. After work, I will go back immediately. Of course, Tang Wan'er didn't know that Ma Yuanfang went back from work to read more books. But her guess was right, Ma Yuanfang really valued Zheng Feilong very much.

Ma Yuanfang lowered his head and bit his lip slightly. It looks so cute that it makes people feel very kind. Tang Wan'er said in her heart, if there is such a sister, she must love her fiercely.

After a while, Ma Yuanfang seemed to have made up her mind, raised her head and glanced at Tang Wan'er, then turned elsewhere and said, "I'll ask you a question, if you say something wrong, don't be angry with me." ”

Tang Wan'er glanced at her suspiciously, this girl shouldn't have seen something! If she doubts the matter between herself and Zheng Feilong, then how should she answer!

"Tell me about it." Tang Wan'er replied, thinking in her heart about how to cover up if there was an emergency.

It's definitely not okay to fall out with her, so Zheng Feilong will probably go crazy with anger. groveling to her, Tang Wan'er can't do it. When the time comes, try to settle it as peacefully as possible.

Ma Yuanfang said: "I overheard you calling that day, saying...... Say that you are a junior for someone else. I...... I don't mean to offend, I just wanted to ask if the male object knows anything about you? ”