Su Lanxin finally got what she wanted. Zhuang Daozhong agreed to talk to Su Ji and ask him to agree to compete in cooking with Su Lanxin's team.
And it was witnessed by his uncle Zhuang Daozhong.
The winner becomes the representative of Su Ji.
Participate in the "Chinese Cuisine" menu selection held nationwide.
This kind of result is the most acceptable one to Su Lanxin, as it can help her completely resolve the knot in her heart that has been difficult to erase for many years.
After listening to his uncle's words, Chen Wei was filled with gratitude towards him.
Chen Wei even felt that no matter whether he won or lost in the end, as long as he could resolve Su Lanxin's knot in his heart, maybe they would have a chance to reconcile in the future.
In fact, Zhuang Daozhong was also troubled in his heart, wondering whether his decision was right.
But the old man knew very well that the selection of the "Chinese cuisine" menu this time was very important, especially for every chef in the country.
This not only makes a name for itself, but also represents the inheritance of the entire country's food culture. It is a proof of China's thousands of years of heritage and a manifestation of China's continuous culture.
The humanistic spirit displayed by Chinese cuisine is the cultural foundation of the entire country and nation.
Zhuang Daozhong knew very well that Su Ji had been passed down for so many generations and was qualified to participate in this event, so he hoped that Su Ji could participate in a more complete way.
Of course, in Zhuang Daozhong's heart, he still has trust in Feng Yifan's cooking skills.
Based on his interactions with Feng Yifan and tasting of Feng Yifan's dishes, Zhuang Daozhong still believed that he could win the cooking competition in Su Ji.
After her uncle agreed to host the competition, Su Lanxin finally calmed down and seemed to have regained her sanity.
"Uncle Master, you just said that you came here to choose dishes from the 'Chinese cuisine' menu?"
Zhuang Daozhong did not shy away from explaining: "Yes, this Chinese cuisine menu will include representative dishes from all over the country, which can be regarded as a summary of the essence of our Chinese food culture."
After Zhuang Daozhong's detailed explanation, Su Lanxin and Chen Wei were also surprised.
I didn't expect that there would be such a big scene this time.
This can be considered the first time at the national level.
Before this, some foreign countries had similar things. The menu compiled together became a symbol of that country to promote its local food culture to the world.
However, China, which has thousands of years of civilization heritage, does not have such a summary menu.
There are even independent factions in different places, and there are many disputes among the so-called four major cuisines and eight major cuisines.
This is also the reason why Chinese food culture has not been widely recognized internationally for many years.
Su Lanxin has been living abroad for many years and is well aware that some foreigners have many misunderstandings about Chinese cuisine.
Especially because there are so many cuisines and factions, many people don’t know what to use to represent Chinese cuisine, and they feel that Chinese food culture is too complicated.
And now, as Zhuang Daozhong said, such a "Chinese cuisine" menu has really been launched.
This is definitely a good thing for the promotion of food culture in the future.
At least when we introduce our food culture to others, we can have a large menu that is representative of Chinese cuisine and present it to the world.
Chen Wei said excitedly: "Master, this matter is really too important. It is really a big event in the domestic culinary world."
Seeing Chen Wei's excitement, Su Lanxin glared at him and said, "Why are you so excited? If you want to participate, you must first defeat Feng Yifan, otherwise you will have to be his assistant."
But Chen Wei said, "It's fine to be able to participate in such a grand event, even if it's just to be an assistant."
Upon hearing this, Su Lanxin instantly turned hostile and turned around and left without even saying goodbye to Zhuang Daozhong.
Seeing this, Chen Wei could only say goodbye to Zhuang Daozhong with a wry smile: "Uncle Master, I am sorry to trouble you. She is like this. Even though she is already a grandmother, she is still as willful as a little girl."
Zhuang Daozhong sighed helplessly: "Her temper was really spoiled by Brother Su. She still can't change it even at such an old age."
Chen Wei continued, "Master, don't worry. After this competition, I will try my best to persuade her to change."
Zhuang Daozhong shook his head and said, "How easy is it to change? I'm afraid she will never be able to change, but after this competition, she should be able to untie the knot that she has had for many years. What happens in the future is your family's business."
At this point, Zhuang Daozhong smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know yet. I'll go talk to Jinrong and the others to see if they are willing to compete with you."
Chen Wei thought for a moment and said, "Master, I think no young chef would want to miss such a great opportunity, and if Feng Yifan is willing to compete, I can give him all my shares in the company.
Even after he wins, I can be his assistant and help him and Su Ji with all my strength to prepare a banquet that can be included in the menu of "Chinese Cuisine". "
Zhuang Daozhong was a little surprised, not because Chen Wei was betting almost all of his fortune.
It was because from Chen Wei's tone, he seemed to have already determined that he might lose to Feng Yifan.
When Chen Wei wanted to say a few more words, Su Lanxin called out from the corridor: "Are you leaving or not? If not, take a taxi back by yourself."
After hearing Su Lanxin's words, Chen Wei could only quickly say goodbye to his uncle and then quickly catch up with Su Lanxin.
Watching the two people leave, Zhuang Daozhong really couldn't understand what this family meant. Why did they have to make such a fuss
However, thinking about the bet that Chen Wei was willing to make, Zhuang Daozhong felt that he might be able to impress Feng Yifan.
But then he thought about the private conversation between him and Feng Yifan, in which Feng Yifan expressed his intention to break off ties with his aunt's family. Zhuang Daozhong felt that these things might not impress the other party.
All this really made the old man a little distressed, and he didn't know how to resolve this grudge.
The key point is that Zhuang Daozhong still hopes that Su Ji can participate in this "Chinese Cuisine" because Su Ji's ancestors have a banquet dish that can be regarded as one of the representatives of Su Province cuisine banquets and is also the top banquet dish in the country.
However, Zhuang Daozhong was a little troubled about how to get Su Ji to participate.
Especially the last time I met Feng Yifan, I discovered his indifferent demeanor. I always felt that he seemed to have long since become indifferent to fame, wealth and power.
Zhuang Daozhong really felt that he had no way to deal with such a person.
After thinking for a long time, Zhuang Daozhong could only sigh and return to the conference room to continue discussing with the people from the Catering Association on how to promote the cooking competition in Su Province.
Zhuang Daozhong started discussing that the Catering Association should take over all matters related to the competition.
Su Lanxin also left very satisfied, and went back with Chen Wei to discuss how to compete with Feng Yifan in cooking.
At Su Ji, Feng Yifan was completely unaware of all this. He was leading everyone in preparing to celebrate Yang Xiaoxi's birthday in the evening.
Because it was the little girl's birthday, some decorations were made in the restaurant.
Of course, many of the arrangements were designed and arranged by Yang Zhiyi, the father.
Yang Zhiyi originally wanted to pick up his wife to come over in the evening, but his wife called and said that as a father he should come in person to decorate his daughter, so he hurried to Su Ji first.
The two fathers together made a lot of arrangements for Yang Xiaoxi's birthday.
Yang Zhiyi even went to the flower shop on the old street and bought a lot of flowers for his daughter to decorate the wedding.
It can be said that today, Yang Zhiyi, the father, really spent a lot of money.
Su Ji's restaurant was gradually decorated like a big garden. Whether it was the tables, the floor, or even the corners of the restaurant, they were all decorated with flowers by Yang Zhiyi.
Seeing Yang Zhiyi's huge investment in the arrangement, Su Ruoxi couldn't help but sigh: "It turns out that fathers love their daughters."
Lu Cuiling also said: "That's right, Daddy really spent a lot of money today for his daughter's birthday."
Yang Zhiyi said seriously, "Isn't this as it should be? This is my Xixi's 6th birthday, it's very important."
Feng Yifan couldn't help but laugh and said, "But you're not usually like this, are you? I know that you often snatch your daughter's snacks, and you often eat delicious food without sharing it with your daughter, and you forget to cook for your daughter because you're writing."
Yang Zhiyi couldn't help but blush after being scolded by Feng Yifan, especially in front of a group of people from Su's family.
Forced to calm down, Yang Zhiyi coughed and said, "Well, I forgot to cook while writing. It was my fault, but I didn't let my daughter starve. I cooked instant noodles for her."
Lu Cuiling immediately smiled and said, "Instant noodles for lunch, you're really the one who came up with this idea."
Yang Zhiyi's face turned red again. After thinking for a long time, he could only say, "Okay, I admit that I was wrong before, but from today on, I will definitely work hard to be a good father."
Seeing that everyone seemed unconvinced, Yang Zhiyi continued, "I swear to learn cooking skills well, and then I will do my best to satisfy Xixi's needs."
Just as he finished speaking, a voice rang out from Su Ji's door: "Being a good father doesn't mean you can just satisfy your child with everything."
Everyone looked over in the direction of the sound and saw Chen Yaofei's grandparents coming in together.
The old couple were holding a gift in their hands, which was obviously intended for Yang Xiaoxi.
Seeing the two elderly people coming, Yang Zhiyi felt a little embarrassed: "Uncle Chen, Auntie, it would be nice if you just came, why did you buy a gift specifically for my Xixi?"
Chen Yaofei's grandmother smiled and raised the things in her hand: "We old couple don't know what to buy, so we bought a small school bag for Xixi."
Yang Zhiyi took it, looked at it, and said with a smile: "Thank you very much."
Chen Yaofei's grandfather added: "Actually, to be a good father, you need to be like Ruoruo's father, who can spend more time with his children. Xixi's father, you should learn this from him."
Yang Zhiyi looked at Feng Yifan and said sincerely, "Yes, Uncle Chen is right. I should learn from Ruoruo's father."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Okay, don't talk about whether to study or not, let's just get started."
Yang Zhiyi was also full of fighting spirit: "Okay, hurry up and prepare so that our Xixi can have a very happy birthday."
With the addition of Chen Yaofei's grandparents, everyone was able to decorate the place faster.
When the restaurant was almost decorated, some guests outside peeked in and noticed the restaurant was decorated with colorful flowers. Many people were curious about what Su Ji was going to do tonight.
"Boss, is Su Ji going to hold a party tonight?"
"Yes, it's decorated so beautifully, are there any distinguished guests coming?"
"Isn't it the boss's wedding celebration with his wife?"
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Hearing the customer asking this, Feng Yifan smiled and responded: "We are indeed closed today. We are celebrating the birthday of a lovely little girl tonight, so we are really sorry."
The guests immediately thought of Feng Ruoruo.
"Ah, is it the boss' daughter's birthday?"
"It's the boss' daughter's birthday? Can we come and attend?"
"Yeah, we can come and give presents to little girls."
"Hahaha, it's the young boss' birthday, so we must show our respect to him."
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Feng Yifan continued, "No, she is my daughter, but it is not Ruoruo's birthday, it is Ruoruo's best friend's birthday. Ruoruo promised to celebrate her birthday, so I want to make my daughter happy."
This answer surprised the guests even more.
"Wow, the boss is such a good father."
"Yes, I even have to celebrate my daughter's friend's birthday."
"The boss really dotes on his daughter."
"Really, I would rather not do business than not fulfill my daughter's wish."
"Don't you think that the boss's daughter's good friend is the happiest? She can celebrate her birthday at Su Ji and enjoy the birthday banquet prepared by the boss himself."
"Yes, I am so happy."
"Boss, does your daughter need friends? I want to be her friend too."
Hearing what everyone said, Feng Yifan said with a smile: "I must do what I promised my daughter, so I can't open tonight. I'm really sorry to everyone."
The diners all expressed their understanding.
"It doesn't matter. My daughter is the most important."
"That's right, the boss can just take a good rest."
"Yes, the boss has been very busy recently. It seems that business is booming every day."
Feng Yifan thanked the diners again: "The good business is all thanks to your support. I will definitely work hard in the future to make more delicious dishes for everyone so that everyone can enjoy the food at Su Ji. I hope that our Su Ji food can bring happiness to everyone."
These words were recognized by many diners, and everyone expressed their anticipation.
After a group of diners left, Yang Zhiyi said with some embarrassment: "Chef Feng, I'm so sorry. I delayed your business for a day because of Xixi's birthday today."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Xixi calls me Daddy Feng. Isn't it a really big deal to celebrate your daughter's birthday?"
Su Ruoxi then raised her watch and said, "Okay, two dads, shouldn't you go pick up your daughter?"
Feng Yifan and Yang Zhiyi looked at each other, and the two fathers smiled and agreed: "Okay, let's go pick up our daughter."