Era: You're asked to cook a home-style dish, but you cook Wellington.

"Grandpa, what brings you here?"

Zhang Kui was shocked and quickly stepped forward, walked up to the old man, and bowed respectfully.

"Damn it, why is it this guy?"

Zhang Kui had a bad feeling about this. He was completely flustered, and large beads of sweat kept sliding down his face, leaving streaks.

"snort."

The old man snorted coldly, his cloudy eyes exuding an imposing aura of authority. His gaze fell heavily on Zhang Kui, sweeping over his helpless appearance, his tone as cold as ice.

"What, I can't come? This Su Family Island is a place that Elder Cai personally asked me to come and taste the dishes. I can come, but you can't?"

"Or are you saying that you, Zhang Kui, have become so arrogant and domineering in Yuncheng that you dare to act recklessly even where I'm sitting?"

Each word, spoken with immense force, struck Zhang Kui, making him tremble all over.

Zhang Kui bent even lower, his face no longer showing any of his previous arrogance, only fear and trepidation.

Little did he know that the unassuming old man in the private room was actually Elder Chen, a highly respected figure in Yuncheng and even the entire province!

It's important to know that Old Chen wields immense influence; almost every powerful force that rises to prominence will visit him.

One of the reasons he was able to gain a foothold in Yuncheng back then was his impeccable manners; he stood outside Old Chen's door for seven days straight.

Now he actually caused trouble in front of Old Chen and publicly harassed someone Old Chen had praised. This is simply ruining his future!

"No, sir, that's not what I meant!"

Zhang Kui's voice was trembling, cold sweat streamed down his neck, and his clothes on the back were instantly soaked.

"I genuinely didn't know it was you. I was just confused for a moment and made a joke with the shopkeeper. I absolutely didn't mean to cause trouble!"

He hurriedly changed his tune, wishing he could slap himself twice on the spot. He had just been insisting that the dessert was awful, but now he could only desperately try to smooth things over, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The two henchmen beside him were even more terrified, their faces pale and their heads bowed low, afraid of being noticed by Old Chen and getting into trouble.

The other executives present secretly sneered at the sight, but remained outwardly composed.

Everyone knows the weight of Elder Chen. Zhang Kui has really bitten off more than he can chew this time. Even if Elder Chen doesn't pursue the matter, his days in Yuncheng will definitely not be easy from now on.

The old man glanced at him, his eyes full of disgust and impatience, and he didn't believe his nonsense at all.

"A joke? Slamming tables, cursing, slandering the shop owner, humiliating young people—you call that a joke? Zhang Kui, I think you've forgotten all the rules and boundaries after all these years in business!"

"Let me tell you, since you admitted your mistake in time, I won't pursue this matter further with you today."

"But remember this: in Yuncheng, stop using these underhanded tactics and stop bullying hardworking young people."

"If I ever catch you abusing your power or deliberately causing trouble again, you might as well give up your business in Yuncheng!"

These words were already a great concession, but they also completely dispelled Zhang Kui's idea of ​​targeting the Su family's island.

Zhang Kui nodded repeatedly, as respectful as a quail, responding in turn.

"Yes, yes, yes! The old man is right. I've remembered it and will never dare to do it again! From now on, I will definitely behave myself and never cause trouble again!"

He knew in his heart that Old Chen had let him off the hook, but if Old Chen really wanted to pursue the matter, he would be ruined in an instant.

"What are you still standing there for?"

The old man frowned, his tone growing increasingly cold.

"You're in the way, why don't you leave?"

"Yes, yes, I'll leave right away, right away!"

Zhang Kui felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He dared not linger for another second. He bowed deeply to the old man again, then turned and, with his two followers, scrambled out of the private room, not even daring to look back.

Only after the door to the private room was closed and the arrogant yet embarrassed atmosphere completely dissipated did the atmosphere inside the room ease up again.

The old man's expression softened slightly. He turned to look at Gao Yang and Wu Zhou standing to the side, his eyes instantly becoming gentle and filled with approval.

"I'm sorry to have made you all laugh. This little incident has spoiled everyone's fun."

Su Wanqing then stepped forward slowly, a polite smile on her lips, and bowed slightly to Old Chen, her tone gentle and respectful.

"Mr. Chen, you flatter us. We are very grateful to you for stepping in to uphold justice today. Otherwise, we younger generation would really not know how to handle this situation."

She remained aloof throughout, neither arguing with Zhang Kui nor interrupting, always leaving the main stage to Mr. Chen and Gao Yang, thus preserving the store's dignity and giving Mr. Chen face.

This composure and control earned the approval of the CEOs present.

Old Chen looked at Su Wanqing with even greater approval in his eyes, and gently waved his hand.

"You are a steady and reliable person, neither arrogant nor impatient. No wonder Old Master Cai values ​​you so much. It's a good thing that the Su family has you taking over."

After saying that, he turned to look at Gao Yang and Wu Zhou, his gaze sweeping over them one by one with admiration.

"Especially you two young people, one is calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant, and the other has superb skills and a pure heart. You are both rare talents."

"In today's catering industry, there are too many opportunists. There are too few people like you who are down-to-earth, honing your skills and working hard."

"With you all here on Su Family Island, you will surely make a name for yourselves in Yun City in the future."

Gao Yang bowed slightly, his tone humble.

"Mr. Chen, you flatter us. We are just doing our job to be worthy of our customers and our own skills."

Wu Zhou also put aside his arrogance and bowed solemnly to Old Chen. His voice was less arrogant than before and more sincere.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for upholding justice for me."

This was the first time he had ever sincerely thanked an elder, and the first time he had ever truly felt the warmth of being protected.

Upon seeing this, the other CEOs at the table also raised their glasses in agreement, their words full of approval and flattery.

"Mr. Chen is right. We are completely convinced of Chef Gao's and Chef Wu's culinary skills!"

"With such a young and capable leader like President Su, and such competent right-hand men, Su Family Island will become the benchmark for catering in Yuncheng!"

"From now on, when we're hosting dinner parties, we won't need to choose anywhere else; we'll just come to Su Family Island!"

In an instant, the private room was filled with clinking glasses and endless praise. The previous farce had long been forgotten, leaving only the lively atmosphere and unanimous recognition of Su Family Island.

…………

Inside another private room.

Amidst four or five burly men, a woman with a hot figure and alluring face was casually picking at a soufflé in her hand.

She was Kawasaki Yuki, who had come all the way from the capital.

She wore a sharply tailored black dress that accentuated her curves, and her eyes held a captivating allure, yet her gaze concealed a coldness that contrasted sharply with her charming appearance.

She heard every word of the argument in the next private room, and a playful smile appeared on her lips.

"Zhang Kui has so little skill, yet he dares to cause trouble. He's a complete waste."

Kawasaki Yuki scoffed softly, gently scooped up a small piece of soufflé with her spoon and put it in her mouth, raising her eyebrows slightly as if she were somewhat surprised.

"Hmm? This dessert is rather interesting."

The rose fragrance is light and refreshing, and the cake is as soft as a cloud. Compared to the creations of those famous pastry chefs in Beijing, it has a purer and more ethereal quality, and is by no means an ordinary street vendor's product.

She put down her spoon, tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, looked at the burly man beside her who was bowing down to reply, and spoke in a flat but commanding tone.

"Go check."

"Find out the head chef Gao Yang on Su Family Island, and the young man who makes desserts. Find out everything about him, his background, and his past experiences, down to the smallest detail."

The burly man immediately replied, "Yes, Miss Kawasaki!"

Immediately afterwards, Kawasaki Yuki revealed a cruel smile.

"Next, it's our turn to show our faces."