The system laid out the task very clearly. And to keep it attractive, this ti it didn’t even specify the reward, only using words like "surprise" and "abundant" to pique his interest.
Could this be marketing?
Lin Xu said to Xie Baomin, "It wouldn’t hurt to participate, and it could serve as so promotion for Lin Ji’s Food."
Besides, Director Liao seed quite interested, so he might as well go. After all, when Chezai and the others ca a couple of days ago, Director Liao hadn’t hesitated to enroll them in a culinary enhancent class held internally at the Fishing Platform.
Director Liao is really looking out for . I have to return the favor sohow.
"Alright," Xie Baomin replied, "it’s good to get so exposure and maintain your online popularity."
While the two were chatting, Assistant Bai, who was enjoying Qingshui Furong, suddenly received a phone call.
After hanging up, he told Xie Baomin, "Chief Xie, Director Liao would like you and Master Lin to make a trip over, along with Chief Guo from Building 10 and Wei Qian from Building 1. It seems to be about the competition."
After he spoke, he took his small bowl, ladled out so soup with his spoon, and marveled as he sipped, "This soup is truly delicious; I ought to sample so more on behalf of Director Liao."
"This whole pot is yours," Xie Baomin said. "Co on, junior brother, let’s go find out what’s going on first."
The two headed out. Qiu Zhenhua had tried the Crab Soup Dumplings and witnessed the legendary dishes of the Fishing Platform, so he followed them out as well.
Outside, Lin Xu saw Wei Qian leisurely walking over from the entrance of Building 1, apparently having received the sa notification.
Looking at this lineup, it seems Guo Xinghai, Wei Qian, and I will be the ones participating in this competition. A champion, a runner-up, and a third-place finisher... Chefs from other hotels could really hype it up if they managed to beat any of us.
"Master Lin, I wish you triumph in this competition," Qiu Zhenhua said.
After speaking, Qiu Zhenhua then said to Xie Baomin, "In a couple of days, I’ll send a few chefs who make soup dumplings from our kitchen to work with Master Lin on making Crab Soup Dumplings. You should also send so top talent over to my place to exchange expertise on stir-fry dishes."
"No problem, Qiuqiu!" Xie Baomin exclaid.
Qiu Zhenhua walked towards Building 6.
anwhile, Lin Xu took out his car keys and unlocked the door. Building 2 was a bit far from the Dining Departnt’s office, and it was scorchingly hot outside, so he decided to drive there.
By the ti Wei Qian arrived, the temperature inside the car had cooled down.
The three of them got into the car. Lin Xu was just about to head to the administrative building when Xie Baomin said, "Let’s pick up Chief Guo from Building 10 first."
Then he lowered his head and began sending ssages, his fingers going TAP-TAP-TAP on his phone.
Lin Xu: "..."
Chef Qiu just left, and you’re already heading to Building 10. TSK, TSK, TSK.
Arriving at the entrance of Building 10, just as they parked, Guo Weidong ca out from inside.
"Wow! Master Lin, your car is quite impressive!"
He opened the car door and sat in the back seat with Xie Baomin.
As soon as he settled in, he instructed Lin Xu, "This competition is clearly targeting your popularity. Rember to negotiate for so benefits later; don’t just naively nod and agree the mont soone invites you."
Xie Baomin chid in, "Right, if there are benefits to be had, take them. If they want to ride on your popularity, they need to offer sothing in return."
Benefits? What kind of benefits could I ask for?
Lin Xu pondered as he drove. Asking for money directly probably wouldn’t yield much, and it wouldn’t look good if word got out. Participating in a competition for money... wouldn’t that make look like a shill hired by the organizers? So, what could I ask for apart from money?
Lin Xu recalled the benefits his side had received during the Fishing Platform competition and then rembered the online live broadcast.
Hmm, asking for money wouldn’t be appropriate. But a share of the online broadcast rights should be acceptable, right? My sister-in-law has been complaining about Shen Baobao and constantly flaunting our relationship, saying it hurts her almost-thirty-year-old fragile heart. Maybe this could be a way to make it up to her.
Upon reaching the Dining Departnt, they t with Liao Jinming, the head of the Dining Departnt, and Zhen Wensheng from the travel channel.
After so pleasantries, Liao Jinming said, "There’s a cooking competition coming up, and I hope you can represent the Fishing Platform. Regardless of whether you win or lose, there will be a cash prize. What do you think, Master Lin?"
Lin Xu was straightforward, looking directly at Zhen Wensheng as he asked, "Which company is in charge of the online broadcast for this competition?"
"It’s fully managed by Yanjing TV Station," Zhen Wensheng replied. "Master Lin, you just need to focus on the competition; you don’t need to worry about the live broadcast."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xu imdiately picked up the car keys from the table. "I’m sorry, Director Liao, but I have to return to my hotown soon. Perhaps you should find soone else."
As soon as Lin Xu finished speaking, Guo Weidong, who was sipping tea beside him, put down his teacup. "Xinghai has been busy organizing the Cantonese culinary artifacts our old man collected; he won’t be able to make it either."
Wei Qian looked at everyone and raised his hand. "A fortune teller told I’m due for a bloody calamity soon, so I’d better not go running around."
Seeing the situation, Zhen Wensheng instantly understood what was going on.
He said with a smile, "To be honest, we aren’t particularly skilled at online live broadcasting. We’ll need to partner with an experienced company. Master Lin, do you have any recomndations?"
His original plan had been to use Lin Xu, the Fishing Platform champion, to attract other hotels to the competition. If they didn’t have this bait, other hotels probably wouldn’t be very interested. As for online live broadcasting, the travel channel genuinely lacked experience. Collaborating with a suitable professional company would indeed be a good idea.
Hearing this, Lin Xu decided to postpone his trip ho. Guo Weidong also declared that his nephew was no longer busy organizing the family’s collection. And Wei Qian, who was supposedly facing an impending bloody calamity, stated that since he grew up slaughtering pigs, facing "bloody calamities" was a daily occurrence for him—all in a day’s work, so to speak.
And just like that, Chen Yan unknowingly beca a partner with the travel channel.
To boost morale, Liao Jinming doled out bonuses on the spot: Lin Xu received 50,000, Guo Xinghai 40,000, and Wei Qian 30,000.
Tens of thousands of yuan wasn’t enough to get overly excited about, but once the money was in his hand, Lin Xu suddenly discovered his System Points had skyrocketed by 50,000.
Can inco earned during the renovation period also increase System Points? If so, I’ll need to have a good chat with my senior brother about wages and bonuses later.
「At seven o’clock in the evening.」
Lin Xu finished another early shift. Driving with Dundun through the North Fourth Ring, as he neared Yingchun Street, he saw that a Shengjian Bun shop opposite the school was surrounded by a crowd.
What’s going on here? Are they having so kind of promotional event?
Seeing a parking spot on the roadside, he quickly parked the car, then got out with Dundun in his arms, planning to buy so Shengjian Buns.
I haven’t had them in ages, and I’m too lazy to make them myself. This is a good chance to buy so from this place and satisfy my craving. Yes, I learned my Shengjian Bun skills from a master nad Wang Ziqiang at this very shop. Buying so buns now could be considered a small way of repaying him.
However, as he approached, he discovered it wasn’t a promotion. Instead, people were arguing.
"You said your nephew was going back to his hotown to open a shop and asked to teach him. I agreed. Who knew that as soon as I’d taught him everything, you’d kick out! Is this how you run a business?"
"SCRAM! SCRAM! SCRAM! You’ve been paid already. Stop causing a scene at my shop’s door!"
"..."
What’s this all about?
As he wondered, a Little Mushroom Head erged from the crowd, holding so newly purchased Shengjian Buns. "Ah! Dundun, Boss Lin, have you two co to watch the fun too?"
Seeing Lin Xu, the girl quickly ca over.
"What’s going on, Lele?" Lin Xu asked.
"The Master Wang who made those tasty Shengjian Buns before was poached by the shop owner from another place for a high salary," Lele explained. "All the business here was attracted by his craftsmanship. But the owner thought his salary was too high, a waste of money, so he had his own nephew learn from Master Wang for a while and then just kicked him out."
After saying this, she picked up a Shengjian Bun and tried it. "Ugh, it’s not tasty. It’s far worse than what Master Wang used to make."
Lin Xu looked at Wang Ziqiang in the crowd, who was desperately trying to get a fair explanation. His inco likely supported his entire family; losing his job so suddenly ant they would probably struggle to make ends et.
And to think, I learned my skills from him... Should I help him? But how?
Lin Xu scratched his head, then suddenly rembered he had a mission to open a shop.
He imdiately took out his phone and called Dou Wenjing. "Wenjing, can you co to the east end of Yingchun Street right now, just by Lele’s school? I’m looking to invest in a small project..."
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Feeling well-rested is truly nice. This Chapter is 5,600 words. Asking for Monthly Tickets, brothers!
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