Chapter 1003: Chapter 417: Xie Baomin: I Have an Immature Suggestion! Fishing Platform’s Revenge!

However, just as he thought of this, Lin Xu patted his head and continued:

"I forgot, I’m now the director of the Dining Department at the Yanjing Hotel, so let’s add one more: the entire Dining Department of Yanjing Hotel supports Chef Qi in establishing his own space!"

As soon as he said this, others started to murmur among themselves.

Damn, young and already the director of the Dining Department at Yanjing Hotel... Wait, doesn’t this mean Meng Dexing’s last domain is gone?

The highlight of Meng Dexing’s life was serving as the executive chef of the Chinese Etiquette Hall at Yanjing Hotel.

Now, with just one sentence from Lin Xu, his proudest territory was turned.

Luckily, Old Meng isn’t here today.

Otherwise, he’d definitely be so angry he’d cough up blood.

After naming his two covered turfs, Lin Xu was just about to sit when Shen Jiayue quietly reminded:

"Xu Bao, you haven’t mentioned Ziqiang Shengjian yet... Oh right, also Yan Bao’s company, Fat Dundun Management Co., Yanjing TV Station’s Travel Channel, our family-owned scenic spot, Dad’s Shen Group..."

Lin Xu laughed.

Are you showcasing arms here?

But it’s best to mention what interests everyone.

Thinking of this, he straightened up.

Everyone looked: Oh, you haven’t finished speaking yet?

"Ziqiang Shengjian chain supports Chef Qi in establishing his own space!"

"Joyful Media supports Chef Qi in establishing his own space!"

"Yanjing TV Station Travel Channel’s ’Taste of the World’ crew supports Chef Qi in establishing his own space!"

Hmm, just saying these three is enough. As for the others, let’s keep it low-key; we’re not here to flaunt wealth, no need to spill everything.

His string of statements added humor while also showing everyone the business landscape centered around Lin Xu.

Honestly, people didn’t think much of Ziqiang Shengjian.

But Joyful Media, currently popular in the self-media circle, and the ’Taste of the World’ crew are quite tempting.

Most present were successful people in the sector with honorary status and no financial pressure.

What they desire most is fame.

And the ’Taste of the World’ program, monopolized by Lin Ji’s Food and Fishing Platform, is a show everyone is eager to be featured on for name recognition.

Yet to date, no chef has succeeded.

Huo Yifan saw Lin Xu and Fishing Platform supporting Qi Zhentao, and he immediately pulled out his phone to text Huo Yuanchao at another table nearby.

Soon, Huo Yuanchao also stood up:

"Our Xia Palace kitchen staff supports Brother Qi in establishing his own space, wishing him to move past the shadows and be reborn."

Damn, finally some support from outsiders!

Everyone’s eyes lit up as they began to consider whether they should also express support.

"Old Huo, what’s up with this sudden support?"

Huo Yuanchao had just sat down when a few friends quietly asked.

No heads-up, if we’re going to support, we should’ve done it together.

Huo Yuanchao took a sip from his Jasmine Tea in front of him and smiled:

"My son and Lin Xu are good friends; since Lin Xu is supporting, we must follow suit. Good friends, after all, should stand together."

Everyone: ??????

Who are you hinting at here?

Let’s not start moral coercion!

Despite the complaints, many began to stand up, expressing their support for Qi Zhentao.

Whenever someone stood up, Qi Zhentao bowed in response.

On the surface, it’s just a few words, seemingly effortless, but in reality, it challenges the traditional master-apprentice system.

He Jiajun returned to his seat and quietly discussed with several junior apprentices:

"What should we do now? Let’s discuss."

What else can we do?

Either remain silent, stand up and leave, or... just support Qi Zhentao.

This group of old folks seemed defeated, despite arriving full of vigor ready to cause a scene, things kept evolving in a direction they didn’t want to see.

Especially when Lin Xu stood up representing Yanjing Hotel to support Qi Zhentao, they felt like clowns.

Junior disciples aren’t competitive, even their well-established places get represented by others.

He Jiajun said:

"Actually, I quite like Zhentao, but as for junior disciples... we should support him. As for the juniors, we’ll deal with them later; why is their desire for power so strong?"

As the senior brother, he felt both regret and pain.

"Senior brother, don’t worry about Junior Meng, just think about his son stealing over a million worth of ingredients from the kitchen; it’s a disgrace."

"Right, they say chefs don’t steal five grains, talking about sneaking bites; but he seems willing to move the whole granary, truly disgraceful."

"At work, I despised those chefs with sticky fingers, never expected there to be one right among us."

"..."

If it weren’t for Meng Dexing’s incident, they wouldn’t have been so wary of Fishing Platform.

But now, with the upper hand, how could they argue?

There was simply no way to argue.

Listening to his junior apprentices chatter, He Jiajun finally made up his mind.

He got up, supporting himself on the table.

"Hey, good show ahead!"

"Let’s see what Master He has to say."

"He’s Meng Dexing’s senior brother; he should still be in Meng Dexing’s favor, right?"

"If he favors kin over reason, wouldn’t that make him the same as Meng Dexing?"

"Remember, when you see one cockroach, there’s already a thousand around you; their master franchise controls Yanjing Hotel, no telling how much good stuff gets pulled home."

"This possibility can’t be ruled out, otherwise why would that Meng fellow be so recklessly daring?"