Chapter 996: Chapter 415: Forming a Team with Lin Xu! We Solemnly Promise Never to Use Xie Baomin First! [Subscription Request]

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone in the banquet hall.

Everything was way too coincidental, just like a scene from "Final Destination."

The few people originally sitting closest to the stage, ready to cause trouble at any moment, were now either soaked, had torn pants, or burnt hands and faces.

They looked so wretched and embarrassed, like they’d stolen an apple and been chased by a wolfhound for two miles.

"Don’t just stand there, quickly help them up... Where are the security guards? Get the security department over to help."

Others could enjoy the spectacle, could laugh openly without concern.

But Gou Junguo couldn’t; he was from the Yanjing Hotel, laughing now would be somewhat inappropriate.

The banquet hall staff gathered around to assist the unlucky guys, while Lin Xu watched as Dai Jianli laughed till tears came out and asked:

"Who are these people?"

"Some junior disciples of Old Meng, their skills are average. They were on Daily Food years ago, so they became minor celebrities in the circle, always exploiting their master titles to eat and drink... After today’s episode, I doubt they’ll be back at the Yanjing Hotel."

After saying that, Dai Jianli took out his phone and started recording those few individuals.

Recording while getting closer:

"Don’t block the camera, let me get a good shot of these red briefs. A grown man wearing bright red, you guys truly know how to stand out."

If nobody mentioned it, it might have been fine. But as soon as Dai spoke, these individuals not only became more embarrassed but also more awkward.

Especially the one on the ground, enduring a headache, desperately tugging at his pants trying to cover the red briefs inside.

But those pants now not only had become split pants, the entire pant leg had frayed. The more he tried to cover, the more was exposed.

Seeing Dai almost sticking his phone to his face to record, he was about to curse out loud when he suddenly noticed Song Dahai lifting up a solid wood chair with one hand, coming closer to sit and watch, and he immediately swallowed his curse.

The people from the Fishing Platform really didn’t follow any rules.

He struggled to get up from the ground, pulling his torn pants, and walked out with big strides.

This place, he didn’t want to stay another second.

The other few didn’t flee embarrassedly but their clothes were wet too, and needed somewhere to handle it.

They had just chosen the best spot to cause trouble, and during the tea, they had a belly full of complaints ready, but now those words were thrown to the back of their minds.

Xie Baomin sat down next to Lin Xu and said with a smile:

"I was planning to curse them for my sister-in-law, but given how things turned out, better leave it... Dai, remember to edit the video and upload it online, let the netizens appreciate the red brief swagger."

Lin Xu said:

"By the way, Senior Brother, just before coming in, Chef Qi found me. He said the sect is still pressuring him. I suggested he declare independence from the sect once everyone’s here. Help me with some encouraging words later."

"Really? That’s great news, I’ll tell everyone right away."

Xie Baomin mentioned this in the group chat.

As they were chatting, several security guards delivered stoves with gas tanks on handcarts beside them, followed by supporting equipment like exhaust hoods.

Before long, even stovetops, work surfaces, faucets, and chopping boards were all set up nicely.

Shen Baobao curiously asked:

"What’s going on here?"

Lin Xu looked at this setup and said to her:

"Should be a cooking demonstration. After all, it’s an apprenticeship ceremony in the culinary world, cooking a dish or two to showcase skills is normal. None of the chefs here today have poor skills, get ready for some good food."

But Xie Baomin shook his head:

"The apprenticeship doesn’t include this step. The ceremony ends with a meal, no other procedures... Someone must be adding extra drama, let’s wait and see Old Cheng get his face slapped. His cooking skills are top-notch in the Fishing Platform’s second tier, general dishes are not a challenge."

The Fishing Platform’s first tier chefs are the executive chefs from various buildings, the most elite group.

Whereas the second tier, are the head chefs responsible for daily business in various buildings.

Once the stoves were set up, the people who came to observe also arrived, mostly the head chefs of foreign-related hotels and retired industry veterans.

"Hey, Lin Xu, you’re here too?"

Huo Yifan from Summer Palace and his father Huo Yuanchao just arrived at the banquet hall, seeing Lin Xu, they walked over to greet him.

"It’s a Fishing Platform matter, can’t miss it... Let’s have lunch together, you can give our kitchen some pointers."

"Your kitchen?"

Huo Yifan paused, puzzled:

"What do you mean, you’re working at Yanjing Hotel?"

Lin Xu said with a smile:

"I’m now the director of the Dining Department at Yanjing Hotel, part-time."

Huo Yifan had been grinding hard on dishes recently, hoping for a chance to spar with Lin Xu in the future.

But unexpectedly, after a few months, his former rival had shifted to management, and became the Dining Department Director at Yanjing Hotel.

He sat down and quietly asked:

"How did you become the director? Does your family have some deep connections?"

Lin Xu gave a wry smile:

"You really keep your ears shut from the outside world, haven’t heard about the big events recently at Yanjing Hotel?"

"No, tell me quickly."

Lin Xu recounted everything about joining Yanjing Hotel and the kitchen matters, listening to Huo Yifan pound his leg:

"Damn, why didn’t anyone tell me about such exciting things? Do you have a group with Yizhou and Xinghai? Add me in, and let me know if something like this happens in the future."