Chapter 1005: Chapter 418: Chen Yan: The Harvest Season Has Arrived! Let Dundun Try Some Unique Ingredients!

Wow, no wonder Senior Brother is so unrestrained; turns out Master has another layer of identity.

When Guo Jichang announced this matter, everyone present unconsciously sat up straight; those whispering stopped talking, and everyone held their breath, intently listening to the Executive Director’s decision.

When it was over, Shen Baobao curiously asked:

"What about those few people just now? Why weren’t their honorary titles revoked?"

This girl really holds grudges.

Dai Jianli said with a smile:

"They simply aren’t qualified to receive such titles. The title of Chinese Master Chef requires a certain level of fame within the circle and participation in the custom setting of State Banquet dishes, which has a high threshold. As for culinary experts, they need accomplishments in mentoring apprentices; both titles are very rare, and each issuance is a major event in the industry."

Lin Xu felt a bit envious, wondering when he would be able to earn such honors.

The thresholds for both titles are quite high.

Let’s not even talk about the State Banquet; if you don’t work at one of a few state-run restaurants, you simply won’t be able to touch it.

Moreover, merely participating in the State Banquet’s production isn’t enough; you also have to be involved in the custom setting of dishes.

This means that you have to design dishes suitable for a State Banquet according to budget and requirements. To achieve this, you must at least be the executive chef at the State Banquet.

As for mentoring apprentices, that’s even more impossible.

Lin Xu is barely in his twenties now; even if someone wanted to become his apprentice, he’d have no time to teach.

Wait and see, these honors are achieved through perseverance, and can’t be snatched up overnight.

At this time, Cheng JianShe stepped onto the stage, holding the microphone and said:

"Thank you all for taking the time to attend my Apprenticeship Banquet. Please take a short break; the banquet will begin shortly."

Upon hearing the banquet would begin, all the spectators breathed a sigh of relief and started to digest the morning’s revelations.

First was the apprenticeship, then the challenge of cooking, followed by Qi Zhentao establishing his own presence... Everything intertwined, creating a sensation of being overwhelmed.

Finally, it ended; people posted on social media, chatted in groups, all using their channels to share these events.

But before was just gossip; the most crucial was Guo Jichang, representing the Chinese Cooking Association, revoking titles, vividly demonstrating the Fishing Platform’s style.

If you dare provoke the Fishing Platform, you must endure the consequences of retaliation.

Although Guo Jichang appeared to be handling business formally, all present, who held certain status in the circle, understood Fishing Platform’s true motives.

Using rules for retaliation, providing a warning to those boisterous old men.

As for the rule maker...

Sorry, it’s still controlled by the people of the Fishing Platform.

This conduct and ability vividly embodied Fishing Platform’s stance of "We don’t cause trouble, but we aren’t afraid of it either."

Some went to the restroom, some went out to smoke, and others strolled nearby to stretch their legs.

Ten minutes later, when Chen Yan and the cameraman Xiao Jia came in, the Apprenticeship Banquet officially started at noon.

Cheng JianShe, the executive chef of Yanjing Hotel, along with the technical chef Qi Zhentao, expressed gratitude to the guests, urging everyone to enjoy the food and drink, continually asking retired industry veterans for their opinions.

Yanjing Hotel’s general manager Ye Lixin, upon hearing the matters were resolved, also came to the banquet hall with a wine glass, toasting everyone while repeatedly making polite apologies for any negligence.

Everyone knew the general manager only came out once the matters were settled to establish his presence.

If the issues hadn’t been resolved or were still in a deadlock,

he definitely wouldn’t have come.

But his appearance was prudent; the Fishing Platform had just flexed its muscles, and he quickly appeared to showcase his ties with the Fishing Platform, showing those previously trying to oust him they’re mistaken.

Our Manager Ye isn’t easy to mess with either.

"Haven’t been here for a few days, feels like Yanjing Hotel has new dishes."

Chen Yan sat down next to Shen Baobao, feeling regret for not arriving earlier and missing the drama, while quickly sampling the cold plates on the table with her chopsticks.

Lin Xu said:

"After Chief Chef Cheng took office, he adjusted the kitchen staff according to their real capabilities, modified and supplemented the dishes, making the structure more scientifically healthy."

For such changes, Qi Zhentao had no objections at all.

Now, he only handles technical aspects, leaving management entirely alone.

Among the apprentices he took previously, those who listened seriously, he still taught; those clearly with ulterior motives, he takes this opportunity to sever the master-apprentice relationship.

This exactly met those people’s desires.

Originally, calling you Master was to secure a lucrative position because you’re the executive chef.

Now that you’re not in management, it’s time to call someone else Master.

When these people approached Cheng JianShe hoping to apprentice, what greeted them were dismissal notices.

Even though Yanjing Hotel is big, it can’t accommodate any idlers.

Cheng JianShe’s management bears the style of Xie Baomin and Elder Gao, being straightforward without beating around the bush.

If your skills are lacking and you don’t work hard, you’re simply dismissed.

No matter whose apprentice you are or who you’re connected with, sorry, that’s beyond my scope; I only focus on removing impurities from the kitchen, while adjusting previous masters who were marginalized.

From the time Cheng JianShe took office until now, it’s been just over a week.