Chapter 1004: Chapter 417: Xie Baomin: I Have a Humble Suggestion! Fishing Platform’s Revenge!

"..."

Listening to everyone’s discussion.

He Jiajun realized if he didn’t clarify, the entire sect would be implicated by Meng Dexing.

Why did Master accept such a disciple?

He cleared his throat, and everyone around fell silent, eager to hear what this elder would say.

He Jiajun took a deep breath and said to Qi Zhentao:

"Zhentao, on behalf of the sect, I apologize to you. You’ve come a long way these years, truly not easy, and we completely disapprove of your Master’s actions. I hope you won’t be troubled by these things in the future... As for us, whether you acknowledge us or not, we won’t blame you for anything."

His words garnered respectful looks from everyone.

It’s said that Old He is an honest elder, and now it seems to be true.

Most people these days favor kin over truth, but He Jiajun apologizing to Qi Zhentao on behalf of the sect is unexpected. Put yourself in the same situation; would you have the face to say such words?

In Qi Zhentao’s impression, this senior had always been strict.

When he saw him standing up, he thought he would be scolded fiercely, but he didn’t expect to hear these words.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, thank you for your support!"

Old Qi’s voice was choked with emotion.

He hadn’t anticipated things would go smoothly.

Of course, thanks to Dundun, who had kicked out those troublemakers, otherwise, who knows how they would have caused chaos.

Just then, Xie Baomin, feeling parched after eating sunflower seeds, suddenly stood up:

"Old He is truly admirable for upholding justice over kin, and Old Qi must be feeling a mix of emotions... Since that’s the case, I have a little suggestion."

Guo Jichang was watching the situation with interest and reminded him:

"Baomin, this isn’t a time for jokes."

"No, no, I genuinely want to suggest something."

Xie Baomin said to He Jiajun and Qi Zhentao:

"I think you could change your approach. Old Qi doesn’t necessarily have to leave the sect and start anew, and Old He doesn’t have to be silently sad... Since everything was caused by Meng Dexing, why not expel him from the sect? It would also clear out the troublesome elements and restore justice to your sect."

As soon as he said that, everyone’s eyes lit up.

Indeed.

Old Qi doesn’t have to leave the sect and be criticized for betraying his master.

Just expel the troublemaker, and wouldn’t everything be resolved?

When a problem is hard to solve, solve the person causing the problem.

He Jiajun looked at his junior brothers, and they all showed expressions of interest.

The suggestion seemed absurd, but after careful consideration, it made sense.

The sect now relies on Qi Zhentao as the head chef to hold things together; if he left, it would be like peeling off their dignity.

Now, they could keep him and also cleanse the sect’s name, such a great opportunity is hard to refuse.

He Jiajun was still hesitant:

"Regarding Meng Dexing..."

"What Meng Dexing? From now on, he’s just Meng Dexing with no ties to the sect."

Lin Xu and others smiled at the quick judgement, feeling amused by the sect.

Soon, He Jiajun made another decision:

"With Master gone, as the eldest senior, I have the qualification to protect the sect’s reputation. The sect’s disciple Meng Dexing, due to lack of virtue, is expelled from the sect..."

After saying this, he mentioned a few other names, expelling them together.

Lin Xu asked puzzled:

"Who are these people? Why is he getting rid of more?"

Dai Jianli replied:

"Just a few unlucky ones who acted up not long ago, seems Old He couldn’t tolerate them any longer... Clearing them out, their sect seems better off."

He Jiajun’s declaration was only verbal; actually expelling them from the sect is much more complicated, with specific ceremonies and processes.

After this announcement, Qi Zhentao no longer needed to start his own sect, with the blame entirely falling on Meng Dexing.

But that old man’s actions truly warranted it.

He Jiajun sat with a sense of melancholy, though the troublemakers were cleared out, the sect’s development remained problematic. He planned to discuss it with Qi Zhentao, and also seek advice from Guo Jichang and others on how culinary heritage should develop in this new era.

The apprenticeship system can change, but heritage must not be severed.

This is the foundation of Chinese cuisine, and it must not be shaken.

As he pondered, Guo Jichang returned to the stage. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Xie Baomin noticed and asked with a smile:

"Junior Brother, do you know why no one dares offend Fishing Platform? You’ll find out soon."

Old Dai also smiled broadly:

"If you dare offend Fishing Platform, you have to endure Fishing Platform’s backlash!"

Lin Xu’s curiosity was piqued.

Is there more to it?

Guo Jichang cleared his throat and addressed everyone:

"Former Yanjing Hotel Executive Chef Meng Dexing, due to lack of virtue, I, as the Executive Director of the Chinese Cooking Association, solemnly announce that effective immediately, Meng Dexing is relieved of his position as State Banquet Advisor, his title of Chinese Master Chef is revoked, and the title of Culinary Master is stripped. I hope everyone learns this lesson and doesn’t repeat the mistakes."

These elders worked a lifetime for those titles.

Now, hearing Guo Jichang’s words, they’re all a bit scared.

No wonder so many people were invited to Fishing Platform today, clearly it’s a warning to others.

Moreover, it’s a warning across space.

Though Meng Dexing is lying in the hospital now, he’s metaphorically died three times.

Shamed in the group by Grandpa Gao, expelled by Senior Brother He Jiajun, and now metaphorically killed by Director Guo Jichang.

Lin Xu remarked:

"No matter how skilled you are in cooking, if your character is lacking it’s all in vain. I wonder how Old Meng would react to this news?"

Xie Baomin chuckled:

"That we wouldn’t know. It’s twelve, should the banquet start?"

Lin Xu asked curiously:

"Are you hungry, Senior Brother?"

Xie Baomin shook his head, sending a voice message on his phone:

"Are you coming, Little Jia? Hurry up, we’re about to start, today we’re not exploring restaurants, but checking out Old Cheng’s apprenticeship banquet..."

Soon, Little Jia replied with a voice message:

"On the way, we’re taking the boss’s car today, she wanted to come along when she heard about the banquet... By the way, Teacher Xie, will filming this offend anyone? Will your chef’s certificate be revoked?"

Lin Xu also said:

"Exactly, be careful that Old Guo doesn’t expel you too."

Xie Baomin laughed and waved his hand:

"It won’t happen."

"Why?"

"Because the Chinese Cooking Association has a lot of directors, apart from Director Guo as Executive Director, there’s also another General Director who’s not involved."

Lin Xu paused and then cautiously asked:

"Senior Brother, who is this General Director?"

"It’s our Master!"

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