Chapter 128: You Can Start by Setting a Small Goal of 100 Million (Part 1/3)

After a while, Chen Yang arrived at the private room.

“Master Tang!”

“Dad, Mom, Uncle Su, let me introduce you. This is Chen Yang, the head chef at the Royal Holiday Hotel.”

“Chef Chen, nice to meet you,” Su Gang and the others greeted.

“Master Tang, how are the dishes I made today?” Chen Yang couldn’t wait to ask.

“They’re okay! However, there are two dishes that seem to be your recent creations, their taste isn’t particularly good, there’s room for improvement,” Tang Feng replied.

Hearing this, Chen Yang quickly took out the paper and pen he carried with him.

“What are you doing! Put it away! I’ll help you improve another day,” Tang Feng said hastily upon seeing this.

“Master Tang, to tell you the truth, I was planning to take these two dishes to compete in the 12th China Chef Competition. I was thinking of calling you for advice before you called me,” Chen Yang said somewhat sheepishly.

“China Chef Competition? Is there prize money for this competition?” Tang Feng asked with a smile.

“Yes! Of course, there is! If I remember correctly, the prize for the champion is five million,” Chen Yang answered.

“Five million, that’s not bad! It should be higher than what you earn from your job,” Tang Feng said with a smile.

“Definitely higher! But I never thought about winning the championship, my cooking skills are not that high. There will be many excellent culinary masters competing, including some from abroad! Especially from Japan, some chefs are really skilled!” Chen Yang said, frowning.

“What? Chefs from Japan? Do they have a chance to win the championship?” Tang Feng suddenly became alert.

“It’s hard to say. With good luck, they might actually win,” Chen Yang answered.

At that moment, the system’s voice echoed in Tang Feng’s mind.

“Congratulations to the host for receiving a new mission! As long as the host participates in the China Chef Competition and wins the championship, you can receive a reward of 36,000 points!”

Hearing the system’s message, Tang Feng felt a surge of excitement.

What he needed most now was points.

Although he had exchanged for quite a few skills, compared to what the system could offer, it was just a drop in the ocean.

There were many things he wanted to do, all requiring various highly specialized skills.

36,000 points, my goodness, if he could get them, he could immediately exchange for the skills he wanted.

Of course, he also wanted to exchange for some items for Su Xiaoli to use.

Such as wisdom potions and beauty enhancement pills.

Although Su Xiaoli was already very beautiful, he felt she could become even more so.

But to exchange for these items, he needed enough points!

So, no matter what, he had to participate in this edition of the China Chef Competition!

Apart from these points, he had a personal motive, which was to defeat the chefs from Japan!

After all, he absolutely could not tolerate the China Chef Competition’s final champion being a chef from Japan!

If that scene were to happen, where would the face of China’s chefs be?

“Master Tang, are you okay?” Chen Yang, seeing him somewhat lost in thought, couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m fine,” Tang Feng shook his head and said, “I plan to participate in this edition of the China Chef Competition!”

“Ah? Are you serious? That would be great! With your cooking skills, winning the championship is almost a sure thing!” Chen Yang’s mood became incredibly excited.

He knew that with his own level, not to mention winning the championship, even making it into the top three would be unlikely.

Tang Feng’s participation in this competition posed no threat to him.

He could also take this opportunity to learn some cooking techniques from him.

“Although I am confident in my cooking skills, I believe that those capable of winning the championship are not to be underestimated. I will give it my all,” Tang Feng said earnestly.

“Little Feng, don’t you also have to go abroad for a competition? Won’t there be a conflict in scheduling?” Tang Long reminded him.

“When is the exact date of the Chef Competition?” Tang Feng asked.

“In half a month,” Chen Yang answered.

“If it’s in half a month, there’s plenty of time. I’ll first participate in the World Men’s Basketball Championship, followed by the college basketball league. It will definitely be over within half a month,” Tang Feng replied.

“Master Tang, did I hear that right? You’re also going to participate in a basketball competition?” Chen Yang was deeply shocked!

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded and said, “I am now a member of the China men’s basketball team.”

“Master Tang, you’re really amazing!” Chen Yang couldn’t help but give a thumbs up.

Tang Feng smiled somewhat sheepishly.

“Since you also have competitions to attend, I won’t take up more of your time. After you come back from abroad, I’ll find a time to seek your advice,” Chen Yang quickly decided.

“Alright,” Tang Feng nodded and said, “You can continue to think about it and then make improvements. When I come back from abroad, I’ll help you adjust. With some luck, you might also win a place.”

“I dare not think about it! Master Tang, please go ahead and eat! If you need anything, just let me know!” Chen Yang said before leaving.

“Little Feng, how do you know Chef Chen Yang?” Su Gang asked with interest.

“He’s Professor Lu Tao’s brother-in-law. I met him when Professor Lu Tao invited me and Xiaoli for dinner at his home,” Tang Feng answered truthfully.

“Professor Lu Tao did that on purpose, didn’t he? Does he know your cooking skills are very good?” Su Gang guessed.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded and said, “He had my cooking when he was in Binjiang. I know he arranged this on purpose. But Professor Lu Tao is a pretty good person, and giving his brother-in-law some pointers is just a small effort for me.”

“His brother-in-law seems quite good. A head chef at a five-star hotel, he doesn’t seem to put on airs and is very approachable,” Tang Long said.

“That’s because he’s facing Little Feng. If he were dealing with the kitchen staff, he definitely wouldn’t be so easy-going! Maybe he even scolds them from time to time!” Su Gang laughed.

“That’s also true. If he were like this with the staff, managing them would probably be very troublesome,” Tang Long nodded thoughtfully.

“Little Feng, I think with your skills, you could totally open a restaurant in the capital. There would definitely be many customers coming by reputation, and you could make a lot of money,” Su Gang suggested.

“Cooking takes time. I have many things to do right now and can’t always be in the restaurant,” Tang Feng answered.

“That’s simple. You could take in a few disciples. Then, on ordinary days, let the disciples cook and you could guide them when you have time. This way, the restaurant’s business would definitely be very good!” Su Gang said.

Hearing this, Tang Feng’s eyes lit up.

He thought Su Gang’s suggestion made a lot of sense.

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