Chapter 402 (1/2)

Chapter 402: The Pursuit of Perfection

Yuan Zhou was still a little puzzled when he wiped his hands dry and took up the phone.

After a pause, Yuan Zhou said, “Hello, chairman.”

It was only later when Yuan Zhou got some information about this Zhou Shijie. Other things aside, solely based on just one matter, Yuan Zhou admired him.

It was said that Zhou Shijie had once been within the top three of an international chef’s league competition, the only Chinese that had achieved that accomplishment.

Of course, it was also the very first time that a Chinese entered the top three of this match. It wasn’t exaggerated at all to say it became a legend.

Although the culinary skills of a Chinese chef need not be affirmed by foreigners, Zhou Shijie’s craftsmanship had definitely reached the summit and could be said to be faultless, which brought such a score to him.

One should know that those judges weren’t really objective nor impartial toward Chinese candidates.

“Is that Yuan Zhou? This is Zhou Shijie.” Zhou Shijie said gently this time.

“Um. Hi.” Yuan Zhou answered.

“I’m thinking of recommending you to attend the exchange of pointers concerning the new French dishes. What do you think of that?” Zhou Shijie said kindly.

“Thank you, chairman.” Yuan Zhou raised his eyebrows in surprise.

“So you agreed, right?” Zhou Shijie said that more happily this time.

“Yes. Since it’s your recommendation, I will for sure go there. Thank you.” Of course, Yuan Zhou wouldn’t refuse such a good opportunity.

“Haw-haw. No need to thank me. This is what your culinary skills brought you,” Zhou Shijie said directly.

“Ok, I got it.” Yuan Zhou was clear about that in his mind and also said approvingly.

“If so, go make some preparations. Let’s go to the airport together several days later. We will need to stay for five days in France and it will take about one week for the whole journey.” Zhou Shijie instructed Yuan Zhou carefully like an elder.

“Alright. Thank you, chairman.” Yuan Zhou listened to him earnestly.

“Ok. Two days later, my assistant Zhong Lili will come to you. She will speak with you about this matter.” Zhou Shijie was in a fairly good mood this time.

Zhou Shijie was in a good mood because he had already known from Lee Yanyi that Yuan Zhou’s temper was even worse than his and furthermore, he didn’t like going out.

For the time being, Yuan Zhou’s character did not seem too bad.

“This young man is talented and also very sincere. Good, good.” Zhou Shijie stroked his goatee smilingly and muttered to himself.

On the aspect of culinary skills, Zhou Shijie was more optimistic about Yuan Zhou, although he hadn’t obtained any Michelin three-stars. Even now, he didn’t know Yuan Zhou’s full abilities.

However, that didn’t really matter. This was because Yuan Zhou had no teacher and had only worked for two years in an ordinary hotel.

In his opinion, Yuan Zhou’s awesome performance was just the manifestation of his infinite talent.

“Flight tickets are supposed to be included in the invitation. For the accommodation, it’s also supposed to be included as it’s more like a business trip. So that means I only need to go there and bring some money.” After Yuan Zhou put down the phone, he started to think.

Then, he thought of his golden card.

“The Euro is used in France. So I’m going to bring ten thousand Euros and can swipe my card for anything else.” Yuan Zhou said full of spirit.

“You can only bring a cash amount less than 5000 USD or its equivalent.” Suddenly, there passed a male voice from outside the open door.

“Pardon?” As this voice appeared rather abrupt, Yuan Zhou didn’t even react.

“Below 5000 USD. Otherwise you have to apply for the cash-carrying permit.” It was Wu Hai that entered his restaurant.

“Ok. I got it.” Yuan Zhou said calmly.

As for whether Yuan Zhou felt bad about his failure in posturing, it was unknown.

“Apart from that, you need to make an appointment to change the currency.” Wu Hai stroked his small mustaches and reminded Yuan Zhou again.

“What are you here for? It’s not business hours.” Yuan Zhou changed the subject without turning a hair.

“Tsk. I am just passing by here.” Wu Hai bullshitted without blinking.