Chapter 167 - Meeting An Old Friend (1/2)

Xu Le guessed that the truth he had always wanted might be behind the door. He casually said, “I didn’t stay in the same room as my parents. After I came out, I couldn’t find my way… so I reached here.”

He feigned confusion.

Chen Zui smiled. If an adult stood in front of him and said such words, he would definitely not believe it. However, Xu Le was only an eight-year-old child.

Even if his culinary skills were outstanding, it was only because he had inherited his talents. How could he lie?

Chen Zui didn’t think too much about it. He stretched out his arms as if he wanted to hug the “confused” Xu Le.

Xu Le took a step back and rejected this overly intimate action.

Chen Zui pinched his cheek and said, “It’s fine. Uncle will bring you there.”

Xu Le could only follow behind him. After taking two steps, the door behind him was pulled open. Chen Yeqi said with a dark expression, “What time is it? Hurry up and sleep after the meeting. Why did you take so long to drink coffee…”

Halfway through his sentence, he looked down and saw Xu Le. He couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. “Why are you here?”

Chen Zui said, “After I send him over, I’ll come over immediately. You’d better be quiet at night.”

The two brothers had never been on good terms. Chen Yeqi slammed the door and could not be bothered to ask further.

Inside the house, a researcher in a white coat took off his goggles and said, “There’s a small problem. Fortunately, it was discovered after the competition ended. If it was revealed after it was placed into the market, it would be troublesome.”

“Yes, thank you.”

Chen Yeqi nodded. His gaze landed on the copied dishes on the table and he smiled.

The steaming duck blood vermicelli warmed his stomach and heart. After eating half a bowl, his exhaustion in the middle of the night decreased significantly. Chen Yeqi said in surprise, “That kid is quite awesome. I remember that he had copied the method of braised onions earlier. At that time, even Mr. Cai Lan was moved… But no matter how talented he is, he will eventually be eliminated by the waves of the times.”

Halfway through his supper, Chen Zui slowly walked over. He looked at the soup on the table in disdain and said, “It’s something that was secretly copied. When it really gets exposed, it won’t look good on anyone.”

“Hmph, Brother cares about his reputation but not about money. You can just give me your shares then.”

Chen Yeqi opposed him, not backing down at all.

The assistant hurried up to ease the tension between the two of them and handed over the schedule.

“President Chen, the dishes for the finals have been chosen. Please take a look. Also, the previous round of the competition was already very risky. Should we place the audience we had arranged previously?”

“You don’t have to.”

“No way!”

Chen Yeqi and Chen Zui spoke at the same time. One of them was extremely trusting of their “Master Chef”, while the other was very disgusted by the cheating. The assistant sighed. It was rare for the two of them to speak in unison.

Xu Le returned to his room and fell asleep. When he opened his eyes the next day, it was already three in the afternoon. Light seeped in through the curtains and he was in a daze.

His consciousness entered the system and he studied the recipe.

There were many different types of dishes. Xu Le had gradually mastered the foundational skills. He could make exquisite innovations in his original cooking. His excellent culinary skills had long been deeply imprinted in his body habits after countless practice.

Someone knocked on the door, and Shen Hui’s voice sounded.

“Lele, are you up?”

“Coming.”

Xu Le opened his eyes and got out of bed.

Ever since the family was reunited, they had been busy and had yet to sit down for a meal. Hence, Shen Hui rejected the food sent by the production team and brought Xu Le, Xu Tian, and her husband out for lunch.