Chapter 854: Such Arrogance

Chapter 854: Chapter 742: Such Arrogance

Yao Shi’s eyes brightened upon hearing this: “That’s great news! Fu Yu, you must seize this opportunity!”

Fu Yu smiled: “Thank you, Vice Director Ren, thank you, Director Li.”

Ren Yuchang continued: “No need to be polite. By the way, Xiaofu, are you going to attend the annual meeting organized by the Provincial Gourmet Association in a few days?”

Fu Yu nodded: “I should be, but I haven’t received the specific notice yet.”

Talking about this, Ren Yuchang casually mentioned: “I heard from Old Liu that their visiting group is also planning to attend the annual meeting before leaving. It’s just not clear which side’s annual meeting he’ll attend with the visiting group.”

Liu Zongming also showed concern when talking about this: “I’ve heard about this too, the visiting group has already received the invitation from the Provincial Gourmet Association, and plans to send two representatives to serve as judges for the cooking video selection competition. The rest should come to our side, but it’s unclear how the selection will be made.”

Ren Yuchang nodded: “No worries, I’ll contact Old Liu to ask about this.”

After saying this, Ren Yuchang took out his phone and called Liu Shaoxian directly.

It was quite clear that their relationship was indeed good.

The call was answered after just a few rings.

After exchanging greetings, Ren Yuchang straightforwardly inquired about the arrangement for the visiting group’s annual meeting from the National Herbal Cuisine Research Association this time.

Liu Shaoxian was the only expert in the visiting group going to local places, and he was very busy, especially with the annual meeting invitations, as each side hoped he could be present.

Liu Shaoxian sighed: “We’re still trying to figure it out. Mainly because the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual meeting and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department’s annual meeting are scheduled for the same day, making it hard to attend both. It’ll depend on whether there’s enough time. I can’t say for sure now, but once there’s news, I’ll let you know.”

Anyway, there were still two days, and Ren Yuchang thought there was still time.

Ren Yuchang quickly smiled and said: “Alright, keep it in mind and don’t forget.”

The relationship between Liu Shaoxian and Ren Yuchang was quite good; when they spoke, their attitude and tone were quite casual.

After asking about the main issue, Ren Yuchang didn’t rush to hang up, and the two friends chatted casually.

They asked about each other’s schedules for the day, and upon hearing about Liu Yiming inviting Ren Yuchang over for a herbal cuisine feast, Liu Shaoxian became quite interested.

He asked in detail and, upon hearing that Fu Yu was the chef, was somewhat surprised. However, knowing Fu Yu was also on the call, he refrained from asking more.

Suddenly, Ren Yuchang mentioned: “Old Liu, I almost forgot to tell you something. I want to arrange a slot for Xiaofu to join the Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Department’s annual meeting. He can attend with Old Li. Xiaofu has already joined the Provincial Gourmet Association and participated in the cooking video competition, so he’ll surely go to the provincial capital.”

Liu Shaoxian laughed upon hearing this: “Great news! We’ll be able to gather again in the provincial capital then. You said Xiaofu participated in the cooking video competition organized by the Provincial Gourmet Association this time?”

Ren Yuchang said: “Yes, the video was submitted a while ago, but he probably hasn’t received the admission ticket for the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual meeting yet. Right, Xiaofu? You haven’t received the invitation ticket yet, have you?”

Fu Yu shook his head: “Not yet!”

However, the cooking video competition organized by the Provincial Gourmet Association has been quite popular in the past two years, and even Liu Shaoxian had heard of it: “Oh? Since Xiaofu has submitted his cooking video, he should surely be selected, right?”

Ren Yuchang replied: “Maybe they haven’t started notifying yet.”

Liu Shaoxian pondered: “Tell you what, I’m going with the group tomorrow, I’ll help you inquire about it. But with Xiaofu’s skills, winning an award shouldn’t be a problem.”

Ren Yuchang relayed Liu Shaoxian’s words to Fu Yu.

Fu Yu was immediately delighted: “That’s great, thank you, Teacher Liu.”

Liu Shaoxian, after hearing Ren Yuchang convey Fu Yu’s thanks, chuckled and asked thoughtfully: “By the way, Old Ren, can you ask Xiaofu what was the content of his cooking video entry? I heard from Boss Yao before that Xiaofu usually works at Qianlima, but I don’t know if his video entry is focused on traditional cooking or herbal cuisine.”

Ren Yuchang simply turned on the speakerphone, and Liu Shaoxian asked again.

Fu Yu leaned closer to the phone and said: “I prepared two dishes, Eggplant with Stir-Fried Meat Sauce and Gourd Chicken. The video is edited, combining the cooking process of the two dishes.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Shaoxian hurriedly said: “Well, Old Ren, I’ll discuss it with the head of the patrol group later. If there’s enough time, I’ll try to attend both the Provincial Gourmet Association’s and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department’s annual meetings. Actually, my initial plan was to attend the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department’s annual meeting, but now that I’ve heard this, I think Xiaofu’s cooking video is definitely worth watching!”

Though Liu Shaoxian is an herbal cuisine expert, he’s also quite skilled in cooking. Dishes like Eggplant with Stir-Fried Meat Sauce and Gourd Chicken, even if not tasted before, have long been known to him.

Especially after witnessing Fu Yu’s cooking skills, his expectations were further heightened.

Liu Zongming, sitting beside them, quietly listened to Ren Yuchang and Liu Shaoxian’s conversation. When he heard that Liu Shaoxian decided to attend both annual meetings, he was so delighted.

No one expected Fu Yu’s skills to have such an impact!

…

Ren Yuchang and Liu Zongming originally planned to catch a ride with Yao Shi to the music restaurant, and then take separate taxis home.