As a top chef, how could Chu Xiao give up so easily? He opened his mouth again and said, "Actually, this invitation is just like how some stars invite their guest actors. Besides, the chef who helps them isn't counted in the satisfaction survey. It's a bit strange if he doesn't invite them."
Chu Xiao made it very clear this time. Besides, he also had the idea of relieving Yuan Zhou's worries. He was just afraid that Yuan Zhou didn't know that the invited chef wasn't counted in the satisfaction survey.
"Um. But a personal cooking exhibition naturally means a single person," Yuan Zhou said.
"…" Chu Xiao was speechless inwardly. However, he still maintained his pride and said, "That's true. In fact, I didn't invite anyone at that time."
"That's right," Yuan Zhou said affirmatively.
"Eh … Yes." Chu Xiao nodded his head. He didn't know what to say for a moment. After a short pause, he continued, "That's all. Come to me if you need anything."
"Okay. Bye." Yuan Zhou nodded his head and said goodbye.
Chu Xiao didn't stay for long this time. After all, he had an appointment with some people in the hotel, who were all big shots in the culinary circle.
When he walked to the door, however, Chu Xiao stopped again and turned his back to Yuan Zhou. "I brought kitchenware."
"Um. Thank you," Yuan Zhou nodded his head and said.
"No need. I hope I can use it." Chu Xiao smiled and then left quickly. He went straight to the hotel provided by Wu Yungui.
The hotel was about ten minutes' walk from Yuanzhou Shop. The venue of the personal cooking exhibition was even closer, about seven or eight minutes.
Yuan Zhou watched Chu Xiao leave. Before he entered the restaurant, he was stopped by someone. It was none other than Wu Hai and Boss Zong who sold antiques. They came together.
"What's the matter?" Yuan Zhou turned his head and asked them.
"I have some new paintings recently. Let's put them at the venue." Wu Hai was never one to beat around the bush. He said directly while stroking his small mustaches.
"I also have some bottles and jars that are suitable for this occasion. You can have a look at them," Zong Mo also said with a smile.
"I'm not responsible for the decoration of the venue," Yuan Zhou said while looking at them.
"I know. We're just informing you, Boss Yuan. We'll let you know when we know," Zong Mo said.
"That's right." Wu Hai nodded his head.
"Um, thank you." Yuan Zhou nodded his head and didn't refuse.
After all, they were here to help sincerely. Yuan Zhou naturally wouldn't refuse them.
"Then, we'll go contact Zhong Lili," Zong Mo said.
Yuan Zhou nodded, indicating that he understood.
At the side, Wu Hai suddenly said, "Actually, you can rest for two days and fully prepare for the culinary exhibition in two days."
Looking at the serious expression on Wu Hai's face, Yuan Zhou's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Are you going to starve while I rest?"
"No, I can supervise you when you eat," Wu Hai stroked the mustaches on his lips and said solemnly.
"…" Wuhai stopped smiling and said seriously.
"You are so insidious. But please count me in. I was a member of the disciplinary committee when I was in primary school. I'm very principled," Zong Mo stopped smiling and said seriously.
"No need. I'm well prepared. I won't close the restaurant," Yuan Zhou said.
"That's a pity." Zong Mo shrugged.
Standing at the side, Wu Hai also nodded his head to express his regret. He was still looking forward to supervising Yuan Zhou's meal and getting a free meal from him.
According to Wu Hai's strict style, he would definitely practice cooking all day if he wanted to practice. Therefore, Wu Hai indicated that he could totally keep all the dishes he made during his practice. There was no need for him to bother Broth or the trash can.
"I'll close the restaurant for four days when the cooking exhibition is held." Yuan Zhou couldn't help raising his eyebrows. However, he held himself back and said lightly.
"Luckily, I have the invitation." Wuhai let out a long sigh of relief and said with relief.
"Luckily, I have the work permit," Zong Mo also said.
That's right. Apart from the invitation, one could also enter the cooking exhibition with the work permit. Zong Mo got a work permit from somewhere, so he could also enter.
"I'm going back." Yuan Zhou didn't want to stay with the two fools anymore. He prepared to go back to practice cooking. After saying that, he turned around and left.
Zong Mo and Wuhai didn't say anything to stop him. Instead, they went back to prepare the paintings and antiques to be hung in the venue.
The new painting that Wu Hai mentioned was indeed a new painting. It was the kind that hadn't been exhibited yet. Putting aside the value, the sincerity was sufficient. As for the antiques that Zong Mo mentioned, they were naturally very expensive as well.
About an hour after Chu Xiao left, when Yuan Zhou was practicing cooking, Zhou Shijie came to the restaurant with three other people.
"Uncle Zhou?" Yuan Zhou stood up, washed his hands and said.
"Yuan, I brought them here for you to meet." Zhou Shijie turned sideways with a smile and let the three people enter Yuan Zhou's sight.
The one on the left was about 40 years old. He was tall and straight. Although he was wearing an ordinary T-shirt and trousers, he looked like a soldier.
The one in the middle seemed to be about the same age, but he was white and chubby. He was also wearing an ordinary shirt, black trousers and leather shoes. With a smile on his face, he looked more amiable.
The one on the right was wearing glasses. He was the fattest one among the three with a big belly. However, he looked more solemn than the one on the left who looked like a soldier and didn't like to smile.
Zhou Shijie introduced from the one on the left, "This is Deputy Director Wu of the Transportation Bureau of Chengdu City."
"Nice to meet you, Boss Yuan. The Transportation Bureau of Chengdu City is fully responsible for the transportation work of this cooking exhibition." Deputy Director Wu greeted him solemnly and then said.
"Nice to meet you. Thank you." Yuan Zhou nodded his head.
Then, Zhou Shijie began to introduce the kindest man in the middle, "This is Deputy Director Liu of the Public Security Bureau of Chengdu City."
"Boss Yuan, you are amazing. We have upgraded the security level to 2S for your cooking exhibition. You are so awesome." Deputy Director Liu made a gesture of "2" and didn't hide the surprise on his face.
"Sorry to bother you." Although Yuan Zhou was puzzled, it wasn't the time to ask. Thus, he could only say politely.
"This is Executive Deputy Director Chang of the People's Hospital of the Third City which is the closest to Taoxi Road." Zhou Shijie pointed at the fattest and most solemn fatty and said.
"Nice to meet you, Boss Yuan." Indeed, Deputy Director Chang was solemn and didn't talk much.
"Nice to meet you, Deputy Director Chang." Yuan Zhou was more confused, but he still greeted him earnestly.
Yuan Zhou wasn't confused at all. First of all, the director of the Public Security Bureau said that they had upgraded the security level of the banquet to 2S, but the national banquet was 3S and there were much more people. He remembered that Zhou Shijie had said that he had applied for a 3A banquet, but now it was upgraded by two levels.
Besides, the Transportation Bureau had allocated manpower to take charge of the traffic of Taoxi Road before, but it was the first time for the director to come here personally.
Not to mention the inexplicable director of the People's Hospital of the Third City. What did he come here for?
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