[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

The restaurant owned by the child of the Fontainebleau official will, with the help of a shady deal, "fairly" defeat [Delicious Restaurant] in the competition.

His restaurant will leverage the reputation that [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] has built up over time to rise to the top.

Thus, the negative impact on [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] is even greater than not participating at all.

Chao Ke took a deep breath.

"interesting."

"Aren't they afraid we'll resort to underhanded tactics? The Fools aren't exactly known for their honorable ways."

Peruvieri shook her head. "Their preparations are too thorough; I'm afraid it's difficult for us to target them."

“That high-ranking official recently placed dozens of members in the [Fontaine Catering Industry Alliance]. Even if we targeted him specifically, it would be impossible for us to make such a big move.”

"Unless... we directly target this high-ranking official in Fontaine."

Chao Ke stepped forward and pressed down on his sister's shoulder.

"No need, sister. Let me think of another way. You haven't been in this position for long, there's no need to take this risk."

Looking at Chao Ke's serious face, Peruvieri suddenly laughed.

"No, this targeting is necessary."

"Ok?"

"Do you remember what I just said?"

"This matter is quite coincidental, even..."

"It has a close relationship with you."

Chao Ke was stunned. "'Extremely coincidental' and 'relationship'—could they possibly have other connotations?"

"Yes."

Peruvelle clasped her hands together, her red cross-shaped pupils fixed on Chao Ke, and spoke each word clearly.

"That high-ranking official from Fontaine is the same person who collaborated with the researcher from the company you arrested yesterday."

Chao Ke was also somewhat stunned, "How could it be such a coincidence?"

"It was such a coincidence."

A cold glint flashed in Peruvieri's eyes. "Heaven has delivered the evidence of his crimes to my hands."

"What reason do I have not to let him see the consequences of harming my family?"

Judging from his older sister's gaze and the sharp soles of her high heels, Chao Ke understood that entering the Petersburg district to atone for her sins might be the best outcome for this high-ranking official.

"Sis, wanna have a speed contest?"

"Let's see if I win this competition and take the championship first, or if you can send that parasite to where he belongs first?"

"Oh?" Peruvieri looked interested.

Is there a wager?

"Have!"

"If you win, I'll come to your door every night and give you massages for a month."

"If I win, you'll have to get a massage from me at my door every night for a month."

Peruvier sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation. "I shouldn't have asked that question."

"Sis, just tell me, are you going to bet or not?"

"bet!"

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After parting ways with his older sister at the Bufati Mansion, Chao Ke arrived at the Ting District Waterway Hub.

The organizers of the "First Annual Food Selection by the Fontaine Catering Industry Alliance" event went all out, renting booths and venues in the most popular areas of Fontaine.

At the registration desk for this competition, many colleagues from the catering industry were already queuing up.

"Lord Chao Ke, representing the main branch of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] in this competition... am I really capable?"

Standing next to Chao Ke, Louise asked guiltily.

Since each restaurant legally registered in Fontainebleau can send one representative to participate, Chao Ke, which owns two stores, can naturally send another representative.

Therefore, Chao Ke chose Louise to represent the flagship store of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant].

Chao Ke himself plans to use the quota of the Huihe District branch of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] to participate in the competition, which will also help to increase the popularity of this new restaurant.

Seeing Louise's tense expression, he comforted her.

"No problem, Louise."

"You have to believe in yourself. You were my first kitchen helper. Besides, isn't the current flagship store of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] running under your leadership?"

"There is no one more suitable to represent the flagship store of [Jia Zi Wei Restaurant] than you."

"Besides, I'm here."

Louise was largely reassured by Chao Ke's last words.

Chapter 129 Preparations

While waiting in line, Chao Ke was not idle; he was quietly observing his competitors.

With the head chef of the Grand de Bois Hotel and a seasoned chef specializing in international cuisine in the Rionay district, they are strong competitors in Fontaine.

There were also representatives from restaurants of all sizes who came from all over Fontaine to participate in the competition, such as Arué, the owner of [Café Luze], who came from Baisong Town.

Chao Ke even spotted two interesting figures in the crowd.

Louis, the food stall owner, who deliberately hid after exchanging a glance with Chao Ke, and...

Versailles, manager of the Petersburg Chartered Canteen in Fontainebleau.

Louis was alright; Chao Ke could roughly guess what he was thinking.

He just wanted to try his luck with this competition and bring a glimmer of hope to his food stall with his signature fish and chips.

But Chao Ke really couldn't understand the move by the Mello Petersburg Charter Canteen to participate in the competition.

This guy is definitely here to cause trouble.

Why would a prison cafeteria get involved in this kind of competition?

Even if you make a name for yourself and gain a group of loyal customers, so what?

Would anyone really choose to squat in Mello Petersburg just for a bite to eat...?

Um, I doubt anyone would be that abstract.

As time passed, Louise's peers ahead of her finally finished registering, and it was Louise and Chao Ke's turn to fill in their competition information.

The event staff first handed Louise a registration form and gave her a reminder.

"Miss, after you write down which restaurant you are representing in the competition, please also have your photo taken at the photo booth next to us so that we can keep a record."

"Ok."

Louise agreed, wrote down the information for "Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Main Branch)" on the registration form, and handed the form to the staff.

The staff member took the registration form and reviewed the relevant information.

Seeing that the restaurant listed as "Representative Restaurant" was "Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Main Branch)," Louise looked at him with considerable surprise.

The crew members in charge of filming were very efficient; they finished filming in just one or two minutes and then signaled to Louise that she could leave.

Chao Ke followed suit and also completed the registration of the relevant information.

The staff member at the event looked at Chao Ke's registration form with a slightly serious expression.

"【Jia Zi Wei Restaurant (Huihe District Branch)】..."

"Is this restaurant's newly opened branch also participating in the event? We need to inform the adults about this as soon as possible."

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After registering their competition information, Chao Ke and Louise returned to the kitchen of [Delicious Taste Restaurant].

"Louise, you're representing the main store in this competition, so let's use the store's signboard for your entry."

"Both the Crispy Chicken Burger and the Golden Finger-Licking Chicken fit the theme of 'fried food' this time."

Louise was stunned. "Huh? You want me to use them all? But what about you, Mr. Asaka?"

Chao Ke smiled and said, "Don't worry about me running out of dishes. On the contrary, I'm going to pull off some amazing tricks in this competition!"

"Ah? As expected of Mr. Chao Ke, you are truly amazing."

"of course."

Previously, due to limitations in his culinary skills and recipes, Chao Ke had been making various fast food meals in Fontaine.

But these days are different.

Now, Chao Ke has mastered both top-notch knife skills and exquisite culinary arts.

They even acquired quite a few recipes from Liyue.

It's time to let the people of Fontainebleau see which country's cuisine truly represents the pinnacle of the food industry!

Chao Ke plans to use Liyue cuisine for all three dishes in this competition!

And each one was more ruthless than the last.

First, cut the potatoes into uniform, fine pieces that can be threaded through a needle, then deep-fry them to make [Golden Shrimp Balls].

Next up is the incredibly complex fried fish dish, 【Squirrel Fish】.

And finally, the dish that appears last, symbolizing the pinnacle of Liyue's fried food craftsmanship and reaching an artistic level, is the Lotus Pastry.

It's time to give Liyue a little shock to Fontaine's culinary world!

Chao Ke took a deep breath, realizing he would have to put in a lot more effort in the coming days to get this tough job right.

First of all, Chao Ke has not yet mastered the skills to make both the Squirrel Fish and the Lotus Pastry.