Chapter 137 - Chapter 137 - 137: Three-Star Chef (1/2)

Chapter 137 – 137: Three-Star Chef

Chen Yu couldn’t help frowning; he was certain he had never seen Hals before.

However, he could distinctly smell the scent of spices on the other man.

Seeing that Chen Yu had no intention of shaking hands, Charles awkwardly withdrew his hand and passed over a business card instead.

“I am a Michelin three-star chef and plan to open a restaurant nearby. Hearing that Mr. Chen is a renowned chef of this generation, I came to pay a visit,” he said.

Chen Yu arched his eyebrow and politely pocketed the business card.

He knew very well that this fellow had no good intentions; anyone could open a restaurant anywhere, so why bother visiting him specifically?

It was nothing more than an attempt to capitalize on his local fame to establish their brand.

“At most, I’m just a restaurateur; there’s no need for your visit. If you have no other business, please don’t disturb me while I’m conducting mine,” he said.

Although these words sounded humble, they were incredibly domineering.

Charles stood there, stunned, not knowing what to say.

“Mr. Chen, I’ve watched the show where you competed with the four famous chefs. I believe you merely had the advantage of the home field. Today, I’ve come specifically to ask for your guidance,” he said.

Chen Yu felt helpless; truly, the more famous you get, the more trouble comes knocking.

All he did was appear on two shows, gained a bit of fame, and now even a Michelin three-star chef had come to challenge him.

“Then you’ll have to wait! As you can see, I have many customers. According to the rules here, you need to line up,” he said.

Charles was instantly taken aback. In no restaurant around the world would a Michelin three-star top chef ever be expected to queue up at the door.

To him, this was an outright humiliation.

“Mr. Chen, your country is known for its courtesy. Your behavior is hardly the proper way to treat a guest,” he said.

Chen Yu simply ignored him and went straight to the kitchen to get busy.

Charles’s bodyguard immediately became furious and was about to storm into the restaurant to reclaim their dignity.

Just as they were preparing to take action, the delivery boys inside the restaurant stood up in unison, blocking the entrance.

Although from a professional standpoint, these delivery boys might not be a match for the bodyguards.

But their numbers were overwhelming.

This formidable show of force stopped Charles in his tracks.

“Mr. Chen, I will not go anywhere; I’ll wait right here for you,” Charles said, calling out to the restaurant. He then pulled up a small stool and sat down at the entrance, with his bodyguards neatly lined up behind him.

For a while, they became a beautiful scene outside Chen Yu’s restaurant.

After all, Charles was a world-famous chef; he quickly attracted a lot of local reporters.

Before long, all of Suzhou City was buzzing.

“Old Chen, this foreigner is still a three-star chef, after all. Isn’t it a bit… to leave him hanging out there?” Li Gang began, then trailed off.

Afetr all, their restaurant in Suzhou City was quite the internet sensation, frequented by celebrities on a regular basis.

Now, leaving a world-class chef hanging outside could easily make the front page headlines, and who knew what kind of public opinion it would attract.

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow: “This guy actually wants to step on us to climb higher. Do you really want to let him succeed?”

Li Gang shrugged his shoulders and didn’t say anything more.

However, the increasing crowd of reporters outside still put some pressure on Chen Yu.

The scene of internet celebrities blocking the door last time had already been a headache.

If some new tricks emerged this time, it would be another troublesome matter.

With no choice left, Chen Yu stood up, grabbed a few pieces of tofu, and quickly made a simple home-style tofu dish.