Chapter 313

Chapter 313: Provocation from a Professional Chef

Translator: Xiong Guoqi Editor: DesTheSloth

The second eating method of the Dongpo Pig Knuckle instantly aroused other customers' interest . More and more people began to order the pig knuckle and split them evenly with the other, naturally to eat after it became cold .

In order to eat the pig knuckle with two different tastes, Wu Hai specially invited Wu Lin to eat here . Then, the customers beside them witnessed again the difference between a big eater and a foodie .

It was going to be the National Day soon . Yuan Zhou was prepared to serve the exotic cuisines at that time as benefits to the customers . Of course, he still didn't create any publicity for that .

In the meantime, Yuan Zhou also noticed that the decoration works not far from his restaurant was drawing to an end .

The shop sigh was hung out . It looked pretty high-end and superior and the name was also elegant .

"Masterwork Nonsuch . " Yuan Zhou stared at the shop sigh for a long time and finally recalled the English words taught by his teacher . Eventually, he got to know it was the meaning of "the best" in Chinese .

"Judging from the appearance, it's supposedly a dining place . " Yuan Zhou wasn't quite sure .

The long-lost curiosity of Yuan Zhou immediately popped up . He went a few steps up and prepared to wander around the store and confirm his own speculation .

"Looks pretty large . It's almost as big as four stores . " While wandering around, Yuan Zhou said .

After a lap, Yuan Zhou basically confirmed the size and decoration style of the store .

Obviously, it was decorated with the style of a western restaurant . Seated behind the side street, the kitchen was actually at the back alley where the back door of Yuan Zhou's restaurant was . The entire restaurant was of a western European decoration style that was magnificent and artistic .

Over the dining tables were brown table linen . Plus the glass star lanterns, he felt that every detail was perfect and made it appear luxurious .

"It seems to be providing a high-end dining service . " Yuan Zhou stroked his forehead and said with some affirmation .

He looked back at his own restaurant . It was not far from here, no more than 30 meters as the crow flies .

Yuan Zhou further compared the two restaurants and then found that there wasn't comparability at all . One was magnificent, elegant, high-end western European decoration style while the other was merely a tiny restaurant without even a shop sigh .

"Totally defeated in the aspect of decorations . Luckily, I'm an awesome master chef to-be . " Soon, Yuan Zhou said with full of confidence .

After all, he could totally surpass most chefs on their craftsmanship . Of course, it must be the dishes that Yuan Zhou had mastered .

It was still lively at the entrance of the magnificently decorated restaurant . Therefore, Yuan Zhou appeared slightly showy while standing at the entrance for quite a while .

Then, a man came up and asked him .

"What can I do for you?" asked him courteously . It was the supervisor in charge of the decoration work .

"Nothing . I am just wandering around for a look . " Yuan Zhou shook his head .

"Please stay further away . It is not safe here . " The man pointed at the safety helmet over his head and signaled Yuan Zhou to keep further away .

"Ok . " Yuan Zhou accepted the good advice and nodded the head, preparing to leave after he turned around .

"Isn't it Boss Yuan? You are not sculpting today, are you?" A melodious and affirmative female voice passed .

"Um?" Yuan Zhou turned the head and responded with a nod casually and then intended to leave .

To those whom he didn't know, Yuan Zhou was always reluctant to get along with them . Interpersonal communication was tiring .

"Hold on . Let me introduce myself to you, Boss Yuan . I'm the person in charge of this restaurant, Niu Li . " It was the short-haired woman that spoke . The man who stood beside her with a manner of gentleman was naturally the chef, Li Li .

It was really a coincidence . When the renovations entered its final stages, Li Li requested to add something that he was used to having in the kitchen .

To show her respect, Niu Li, namely the short-haired woman, accompanied him here in person . After they discussed the matter with the renovation workers, they bumped into Yuan Zhou upon going out of the door . Naturally, Niu Li wanted to give Yuan Zhou some pressure . Therefore, she started .

"Um . " Yuan Zhou nodded his head indifferently .

With his current craftsmanship and assets, Yuan Zhou didn't really need to force himself to do anything . After all, his ambition was to become a Master Chef rather than make more money from the business . Therefore, it was his freedom whether to answer anybody or not and how to answer him .

"This is the executive head chef to-be of our restaurant, Mr Li Li . " Despite Yuan Zhou's cold face, Niu Li continued saying .

Yuan Zhou looked toward him and found him a little familiar . However, he didn't say anything .

With such an abrupt introduction, Yuan Zhou really didn't want to greet him .

"Our head chef Mr . Li Li is a skilled individual internationally and has been doing this job for more than 10 years . " Niu Li was quite proud when she introduced that .

"So . . . ?" Yuan Zhou felt more puzzled . Even if this head chef had been doing this job longer than that, is that anything to do with him?"

"You have perfect culinary skills, but you are still just a young member compared to Mr Li . He's very famous internationally . " Niu Li explained, seemingly with a good intention .

In the chef industry, seniority must be given top priority, of which Yuan Zhou was very clear . In any case, he had a lot of experience working in the kitchen of a hotel .

So what? Life and death is of no importance, if one is challenged, one should take it on . Yuan Zhou felt it a little funny . However, he managed to refrain himself in order to maintain his aloof manner as usual .

"Lady, I don't think I know you . Bye . " Yuan Zhou shrugged and then left directly .

"You have boosted the regional GDP alone? I have seen your menu . The dishes are merely home dishes that require little culinary skills . But I have to admit the taste is not bad . " Li Li, who had kept silent just now, suddenly uttered .

Moreover, he judged his dishes unreservedly as soon as he spoke .

"I'd like to invite you to savor the genuine delicacy that I will cook personally . My treat . " With a frown, Li Li looked at Yuan Zhou's casual clothes and said again .

"But this is an official western restaurant . You need to wear formal clothes . " Li Li immediately reminded him .

"Ho Ho . Thank you, but I won't invite you to savor my craftsmanship . " Yuan Zhou hadn't encountered such a conceited man for a long time and thus became a little curious .

"I don't need to . " Li Li answered positively and confidently .

"It's not because of that . It's because I don't want to invite you . " Yuan Zhou's attitude was still as calm as before .

"If you like, you can join our team . Your position will be the head chef . " As an executive head chef, Li Li was also good at poaching skilled personnel .

But he had obviously forgotten that Yuan Zhou was the guy who had refused to sell his restaurant .

"Ho Ho . " Concerning the offer of Li Li, Yuan Zhou didn't want to say a single word .

Moreover, he suddenly thought of a conceited saying, "You would never know what genuine strength is . "

If it wasn't inappropriate, Yuan Zhou just wanted to say so .

"Learning more about cooking is the only way out for you young cooks . " Despite his young age of 30, Li Li had the demeanor of an elder . When he said that to Yuan Zhou, he was like instructing a youth of his family .

He paid much attention to Yuan Zhou after Niu Li told him that it was Yuan Zhou's restaurant that was their only rival in this street . Of course, he wouldn't believe the bullshit that Yuan Zhou could boost the regional GDP alone .

Nevertheless, Li Li fully respected the occupation of chef, therefore he offered the invitation several times .

"Actually, I feel you guys are really odd . I don't think I know you, so are you seriously talking with me?" After Yuan Zhou said that, he turned around and left . This time, he didn't stop anymore .

It was likewise tiring to hear others babble on .

"He's pretty prideful . But he'll understand what I mean after he loses all his customers . " Li Li didn't have a good temper . He straightforwardly brought out the confident words .

Likewise, Niu Li naturally agreed with him .