Chapter 364 (1/2)

Chapter 364: The Strange Actions of Broth

The kitchen was still as quiet as usual and everybody was doing their work separately. There were no raised heads to look around.

As if they were just indifferent to that. However, the middle-aged man had been working in the kitchen for quite a long time and hence had a fairly good relationship with others.

But Chu Xiao’s word received no dissent. His prestige was known to be unbelievably high.

“I need the results within one hour.” Having tidied up his chef’s hat, Chu Xiao turned around and walked back to his own office.

He had just arrived at his office when his phone rang inside.

The sound of “Ling Ling Ling” was quite grating on the ear.

Chu Xiao frowned slightly as he didn’t like to answer the phone during the working time.

But when he saw the number, Chu Xiao still answered it.

“Hello.” He said simply after he answered.

At the other end of the phone was naturally Xing Min.

“It’s me. Xing Min.” Xing Min understood the temper of Chu Xiao, thus he reported his identity first.

“Um, what’s the matter?” Chu Xiao nodded his head.

“How do you feel about the contest?” Xing Min asked his purpose directly without beating around the bush.

“Teacher, a contest that I can surely win can’t be called contest. Putting it nicely, it’s a game; putting it harshly, it’s just a mere formality,” Chu Xiao said naturally.

“Not necessarily this time.” The tone of Xing Min was also very natural.

That’s right. Chu Xiao had once studied under Xing Min. Three months later, however, Xing Min had nothing more to teach him.

Xing Min had already been an honor chef. Even so, his skill was all learned by Chu Xiao within three months.

However, Xing Min felt that it wasn’t good for a man to be fearless. Therefore, he said that on purpose.

“Really?” Chu Xiao was a little more interested.

After all, it wasn’t the first time that Xing Min had looked for competitors for him. Most of them could not withstand a single blow while occasionally some people deserved a mere second glance.

“The guy recommended by that old guy Lee is presumably not any worse than you.” Xing Min referred to his old rival, Lee Yanyi.

“Then it’s necessary to me to have a look. Do you have any information?” Chu Xiao tapped on the solid wood table top lightly with his fingers.

“It has been sent to your email.” Xing Min knew his temper very well and hence said directly.

“Got it. See you at the contest scene.” After saying that, Chu Xiao wanted to hang off the phone. However, he was stopped immediately.

“Wait. Come back one day earlier. I want to taste the craftsmanship of my apprentice.” Xing Min didn’t have many expectations while saying that.

“After the contest finishes, I will cook a meal for you with the food ingredients.” Chu Xiao said habitually.

“Alright.” Xing Min nodded his head and agreed.

Chu Xiao then hung up the telephone. He still had an interview in the afternoon.

…

“Teacher, did Master Chu agree?” The assistant asked with a caring tone at the side.

The appellation that the assistant used to Chu Xiao was the honorific title. It was a great honor for a chef to be called master.

“He will give face to this old man.” Xing Min said complacently.

“Is it all right not to give him all the information?” The assistant didn’t feel right not giving him the complete information of Yuan Zhou.

“Never mind. Anyway, he will know that when the contest commences.” Xing Min stroked his short beard and said proudly.

“Teacher, I don’t think it’s good for you to create a rival for Master Chu purposely.” The assistant said with a tone of disapproval.

“It doesn’t matter.” Xing Min nevertheless didn’t realize there was anything wrong.

“Although Master Chu will not fail, he will definitely blame you for adding to the confusion randomly.” His assistant said to his face directly.

“You little brat, why are you always in favor of others? Look carefully, this old man is your teacher.” Having been shamed into anger, Xing Min said that.

“Master Chu is more frank and straightforward than you.” His assistant muttered with a low voice.

“If I say it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter. That old guy Lee always plays tricks. Can’t I fight back?” Xing Min said angrily.