Chapter 284: Chapter 187: Undermining the Foundation and Getting a Buy One Get One Free Deal? The Cooking Competition Officially Begins! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]
Destroy them!
With just four simple words, Gao Daye’s attitude toward the competition was vividly displayed.
He had worked at the Fishing Platform for a lifetime and had deep feelings for the place. Now that other hotels were coming to challenge, and they had even purposely set up the venue within the Fishing Platform’s own competition grounds, who could bear it?
Lin Xu said with a smile, "I’ll do my best!"
The system had already given a series of tasks, awarding a prize as long as he got first place in a single round. Now that he had his master’s instruction, he had to give it his all.
He had never let his master down before. This time, he also aimed not to disappoint the old man.
"Today, the head chefs from all eighteen floors of our building will be there to support you. Stay steady, do well in the competition, and we’ll drink to success afterwards," said Xie Baomin with composure.
He particularly felt that, given his junior brother’s talent and skills, making it into the top three wouldn’t be a big issue. As for winning the championship, that would depend on what the final competition topic was. If it was an item his junior brother wasn’t good at, then the chances of winning the championship would be somewhat slim. But if it was something he excelled at...
Hmph... All those hotels and contestants who came to challenge could just wait to become the backdrop for his junior brother.
Lin Hongqi and Chen Meijuan took a tour around Building Number Two. Under Shu Yun’s guidance, and carrying Dundun, they even went upstairs to see the presidential suite. Unlike other five-star hotels’ presidential suites, this one had truly hosted foreign heads of state, not just one, but several—it was a presidential suite in the true sense of the word.
「At 8:40.」
Shen Guofu drove his Bentley, bringing Han Shuzhen and Shen Jiayue along too.
Today, Shen Baobao was wearing black yoga pants and an oversized white T-shirt that covered her thighs, topped with a baseball cap, displaying a leisurely and casual look.
Upon seeing Lin Xu, the girl cozied up to him. "Xu Bao, did you miss me?"
"I did."
"What a coincidence, I missed you too!"
While the young couple was being affectionate, Chen Yan’s voice could be heard from the side, "Eww, I just got goosebumps..."
"Yan Bao~~ Yan Bao~~~~~" Shen Jiayue deliberately called out to Chen Yan in a coquettish tone.
Chen Yan was so annoyed she really wanted to pin down her cousin and give her a beating.
"Brother-in-law, the livestream setup over there is all good, and your fans are here too, all fifty of them, not one less. Zeng Xiaoqi is planning to have you go greet everyone, can you do it now?"
"Now?" Lin Xu looked at his watch.
It was almost nine o’clock, so heading to Building Number One was fine.
It was the perfect opportunity to talk to Wei Qian about switching jobs.
He went to the changing room in the back kitchen to put on the Fishing Platform’s standard chef uniform. He then told his parents and in-laws, and everyone got into their cars and headed towards Building Number One.
Xie Baomin couldn’t leave just yet, as he had to wait for the other head chefs to arrive so they could all go together.
That was the only way to make a formidable appearance, to truly have presence.
Arriving at the entrance of Building Number One, Lin Xu parked the car. Holding the knife his master gave him in one hand and Shen Baobao’s hand in the other, he walked into the main entrance of Building Number One.
Before even entering the banquet hall, a group of fans surrounded him.
"Wow! Finally, I see the living Boss Lin!"
"He looks even handsomer than in the videos."
"The boss’s wife is so pretty too."
"Boss Lin, can you win the championship this time?"
"You have to win the championship, Boss Lin! I made a bet with my roommates. If I lose, I’ll have to clean the toilets for a month. Don’t let your brother down, Boss Lin!"
Lin Xu said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I’ll do my best not to make you clean toilets."
After greeting the fans and taking photos with them, he and Shen Baobao went into the banquet hall together.
The banquet hall was already arranged. Unlike the last competition, this time, the commercial atmosphere of the event site was even thicker. Not only were the stoves and kitchenware branded with advertisements, but ads for various kitchen tools, seasonings, hotel catering, and more were posted everywhere.
As soon as he entered the venue, he ran into the busy Zeng Xiaoqi. This popular host from the travel channel was not only busy with the live broadcast but also had to take care of the netizens under the topic of Lin Ji’s Food.
"Boss Lin, where are your fans? I had some cheer T-shirts made for you, and I was also preparing to rehearse some cheering slogans, but they’ve disappeared without a trace."
It was everyone’s first time at the Fishing Platform, so it was natural for them to want to look around and take some photos and videos. Not being able to find them now was normal.
Lin Xu said with a smile, "Forget the slogans, just put on the T-shirts."
This was a food competition, not a pity party... cough, and not a talent show. Screaming cheer slogans seemed too low-end; it would be so much better to calmly await the championship. While waiting, they could also enjoy a variety of exquisite dishes. That was the true essence of watching the competition live.
"Okay, then we won’t chant. I’ll go distribute the shirts," replied Zeng Xiaoqi. Just as she was about to leave, Lin Xu suddenly said, "Thanks for your hard work, Reporter Zeng. When there’s time, I’ll treat you all to a meal, including crayfish. How does that sound?"
"Sure, that sounds great, no problem. But you should focus on your engagement for now. There’s no rush for crayfish."
Yes, it was good to have Lin Xu owing her a favor. That way, inviting him to do a show in the future would be much easier. Zeng Xiaoqi was thrilled at the thought of Lin Xu appearing on her own planned food show. If he won the championship this time, with Boss Lin’s popularity, her food show would absolutely become the TV station’s top-rated program!