Chapter 106 (1/2)

Chapter 106: Yuan Zhou’s Response

He was restlessly walking up and down in the changing room when the general manager of his restaurant came into the room.

“Chef Yu, you are so awesome and, as expected, won the contest. Congratulations!” dressed in decent andwell-fit suit, the general manager said cheerfully.

“Thanks.” Chef Yu, nevertheless, didn’t show much pleasure and only answered perfunctorily.

“What’s wrong with you, Chef Yu?” the general manager asked considerately.

“It’s nothing.” Chef Yu didn’t actually want to publicize this matter, as it would not seem to do him much good.

“Then why aren’t you happy being the champion?” the general manager still cared much about the head chef of his hotel.

Speaking of the champion, Chef Yu frowned more severely.

“You might as well say it out and see if I can help to solve it,” the general manager said mildly.

Having thought over this matter in his mind, Chef Yu finally decided to say it out; otherwise, it would have been quite uncomfortable to keep it in his heart. More importantly, the general manager was on his side.

Thinking of that, Chef Yu revealed the conversation between Wang Shuyuan and the other judge that he had heard, thoroughly. Of course, he also mentioned he wasn’t fully convinced of those words.

“I expected it to be more serious. Look, it’s such a simple problem.” After hearing all this, the general manager immediately indicated it wasn’t a big problem.

“Oh?” Chef Yu was a little suspicious. Could the general manager make the old man change his mind?

Naturally, the general manager wasn’t able to let people take back their words. But he had a plan that could shoot down three birds with only one stone.

That was how, finally, Chef Yu said all those words to the press.

After his statement was publicized, Wang Shuyuan would immediately know his words that were said behind the back of Chef Yu had been heard and would surely feel embarrassed and apologetic. Then he would definitely accept the invitation from the general manager to act as the judge again in the coming contest.

Chef Yu would also defeat Yuan Zhou face to face. After all, he had never thought of being defeated, at least based on this Phoenix-Tail Prawns dish.

The third bird was to advertise his hotel for free.

The plan of the general manager could be said to be quite successful. Except for the fact that Yuan Zhou had not said anything, his expectations were met in all other aspects.

Even Yuan Zhou now felt that he had to accept the challenge for the sake of his dignity.

Evening came soon and Yuan Zhou’s restaurant was once again opened for business.

“Boss Yuan, I heard you have been challenged.” Wu Hai was the first to gloat at Yuan Zhou.

“No.” Yuan Zhou denied it.

“Boss Yuan, it’s wrong to tell lies. I already knew about that.” While speaking, Wu Hai pointed to the several customers coming with him.

“It’s an exchange of pointers, rather than a challenge.” Yuan Zhou preferred this term for the unofficial contest.

“Eh…,” Wu Hai first choked a bit and then said, “Are you gonna accept that exchange of pointers contest?”

As soon as Wu Hai asked, customers that were entering the restaurant all curiously looked at Yuan Zhou. Even Mu Xiaoyun was also looking at him expectantly.

“Yes.” Yuan Zhou’s answer was as concise as usual.

“Didn’t you say you wouldn’t want to take part in the contest in the afternoon?” looking at the customers behind him, Wu Hai asked in puzzlement.

“It’s true. Boss Yuan didn’t seem to be willing to take part during the afternoon,” the round-faced girl stood out among the crowd and said that.