Cute Wife Gourmet

Chapter 188 Stay
"Zhong Xiang, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You need to think carefully about it," the host advised.

The Imperial Hospital is very eager to recruit such talents.

Zhong Xiang once again looked at Ye Jiayao, as well as Wang Mingde and Jiang Yue behind her. His eyes became softer, and if you looked closely, you could see a faint smile in them.

"I have decided that my success today is not my own, but the result of the efforts of everyone in Tianshangju, especially our Dong family's second young lady. Without her guidance and encouragement, I would not be standing here."

"I believe that every chef who has not yet grown into a chef knows this well. We work in the kitchen, earning a meager salary and doing the dirtiest, most tiring and heaviest work, but glory, honor and money have nothing to do with us. The chefs are on guard against us like thieves, fearing that we will steal their cooking skills. They scold us at every turn, beat us up in serious cases, and even a single word from the chef can make you lose your job..."

Most of the people watching below were cooks, including master chefs and ordinary cooks. Zhong Xiang’s words touched everyone’s heart, wasn’t that the case?

"So, I have always wanted to stand out and become a great chef, but with my mediocre qualifications, such an idea was nothing but a dream until Li Yao showed up. She is now the second young lady of the owner of Tianshangju. She changed everything. She never looked down on us humble cooks. She treated us as brothers and taught us cooking skills. She said that cooking is not hard work but enjoyment. Only when you cook delicious food with your heart can you feel the fun. Under her leadership, everyone's cooking skills have improved day by day, and everyone's income has increased day by day. I don't know when we began to regard Tianshangju as our second home. No matter how much work we do every day and how tired we are, we feel very happy."

"So, I don't want to leave this warm and happy home, and leave the brothers who fight with me every day. I hope to create more delicious food with them and realize the ultimate dream with them." Zhong Xiang's eyes became firm again, and he bowed to several judges and hosts: "Please forgive me, sir."

Everyone was deeply shocked, not because of Zhong Xiang's giving up, but because he compared Tianshangju to a home, a warm and happy home. This was simply unimaginable for those cooks who were still struggling in a harsh working environment.

Is that second young lady the reincarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva? How can there be such a chef in this world? Such an owner? Which chef and owner doesn't exploit them desperately? Not to mention being brothers, not to mention teaching them cooking skills.

I'm really jealous just thinking about it! Damn it, I'm going to go to Tianshangju tomorrow to see if they're still hiring?

Xia Chunyu, Xiao Jing and others all looked at Ye Jiayao. Seeing tears in her eyes, Xia Chunyu smiled and comforted her: "The person you are interested in is not bad."

"Zhong Xiang is good, but the truly good person is Yaoyao." Xiao Jing said.

"That's right. I decided to make friends with Yaoyao the first time I saw her." Zhao Qixuan was quite proud of his ability to judge people by their ability.

Xia Chunyu rolled his eyes: "That's right, I decided to marry Yaoyao the first time I saw her.

These words made Xiao Jing angry. If he had met Yaoyao first, there would be no chance for you, Xia Chunyu. Alas... it's fate.

Ye Jiayao ignored the words of these three people. She was deeply shocked. She really didn't expect that Zhong Xiang would choose to stay and say such words. She was deeply moved. Zhong Xiang was a man who valued friendship, but how could he give up such a good opportunity!

The first place winner chose to withdraw, and the qualification to enter the imperial kitchen was postponed by one. The fourth place winner was overjoyed, because he came here just for the imperial kitchen. He had already given up hope, but he didn't expect the first place winner to withdraw. At this moment, he felt like a pie in the sky had fallen from the sky, and he was surprised and happy.

As soon as Zhong Xiang came down, Wang Mingde, who had always been reserved, couldn't help but give him a big hug and said excitedly: "Good brother, we can be together again."

Zhong Xiang smiled and said, "I think the wages in the imperial kitchen may not be as much as what the Second Young Madam pays!"

Anyone could tell it was a joke. Unexpectedly, Ye Jiayao said, "It's time to pay for it, Zhong Xiang. From now on, you will be the chef of Tianshangju."

Zhong Xiang hurriedly said, "Second Young Madam, I was just joking."

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "You're the first place winner of the cooking competition. If I don't hire you as a chef right away, what if someone poaches you?"

Xia Chunyu raised his arm and shouted, "Let's go. All the staff of Tianshangju will have a day off tonight. Let's set up two tables of banquets to celebrate Zhongxiang's success."

Zhao Qixuan and Xiaojing will come later, Xia Chunyu went back to ask for leave from her mother on behalf of Yaoyao. Ye Jiayao took Zhongxiang and others back to Tianshangju first.

Everyone was distracted while working today. I really wanted to go watch the game and cheer for Brother Xiang. I don’t know if the results are out yet and whether Brother Xiang can make it into the top three.

"They're back, they're back, the Second Young Madam and Brother Xiang are back." Ah Xing had been looking out the door, and when he saw them coming back, he hurried into the kitchen to report the news.

Everyone put down their work and ran out.

"Second Young Madam, Brother Xiang, what happened?" Deng Haichuan asked anxiously.

There was an anxious look in everyone's eyes.

Ye Jiayao and Zhong Xiang smiled at each other, still keeping the secret. Wang Mingde couldn't help but said, "Brother Xiang won first place."

First? Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then the atmosphere exploded.

"Brother Xiang, you are so awesome..."

"Brother Xiang, you are awesome..."

"Now our Tianshangju is in the limelight again."

"Great! What should I do? I want to cry..." Looking at everyone going crazy, Zhong Xiang felt warm in his heart. It was impossible for him to give up entering the imperial kitchen without any regrets, but seeing his brothers so excited for his success, he deeply felt that his decision was right.

"Then can Brother Xiang enter the imperial kitchen?" Cui Dongpeng asked.

Suddenly, the scene became quiet. Although everyone's mouths were still grinning, their eyes revealed reluctance.

Yao Ge became the second young lady, and although she still came to Tianshangju every day, she could no longer chat and laugh with them or work with them like before. Now Xiang Ge was leaving again and joined the imperial kitchen, and I was afraid that he would have fewer opportunities to come back and visit.

It was supposed to be a happy thing, but why am I so sad?

Ye Jiayao laughed and said, "What are you doing? Didn't you all hope that Brother Xiang could make it to the top three and get the qualification to enter the imperial kitchen?"

Deng Haichuan cheered up first: "Yes, everyone, be happy. Brother Xiang is now the royal chef. From now on, everyone will tell others that our brother is the royal chef. It is a very glorious and awesome thing."

Cui Dongpeng said: "Brother Xiang, work hard and strive to become the chief royal chef in the future. All the brothers are optimistic about you."

Zhong Xiang's nose was sour: "Second Young Madam, please stop playing with them."

Deng Haichuan was confused. What?
Wang Mingde said with a smile: "Brother Xiang has refused to enter the imperial kitchen. He wants to stay in Tianshangju, for Tianshangju and for his brothers."

Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe their ears.

Brother Xiang refused? He had worked so hard to get the first place. Although he had the guidance of the Second Young Lady, everyone saw how hard Brother Xiang worked. Besides, didn’t Brother Xiang want to be a royal chef before? How could he just give up?
"Brother Xiang, is this true?" Cui Dongpeng asked in disbelief.

Zhong Xiang nodded and said with a smile: "Why? Don't you want me to stay?"

The next moment, Zhong Xiang was submerged in the crowd. Everyone rushed forward to hug him. Everyone was laughing and shouting, extremely excited.

Ye Jiayao looked at this scene and her eyes became wet again.

It was embarrassing to say that she had feelings for Tianshangju, but they were definitely not as deep as Zhongxiang's feelings. It was a home, a warm and happy big family, but at this moment, she felt that everyone here was trustworthy and a brother. For the first time, these people gave her a sense of belonging.

Everyone places their hopes on her, so she will definitely not let everyone down.

Tianshangju is not only hers, but also belongs to everyone here.

The celebration banquet in the evening was definitely the biggest carnival in the history of Tianshangju. Even Ye Jiayao cooked a few dishes herself. The delicious food was served, the good wine was filled, and everyone released endless joy.

In the private room upstairs, Xia Chunyu and others listened to the lively noise downstairs and all smiled.

"I find the guys here more and more interesting. Yaoyao is really good at management. She can make a group of people so united and willing to work for her. It's amazing. If my men can also work together and be loyal, I won't have to worry too much." Zhao Qixuan was deeply touched.

Xia Chunfeng sneered, "Just be content! If your people are united again, will others have a chance to survive?"

"That's right. How about we work together first, and you lead us to make money first." Xiao Jing said.

Last time, when he tried to redeem the contract for Yaoyao, he realized how poor he was, so he decided to make some money.

Zhao Qixuan said: "No problem, if we work together, we will be a powerful alliance, and we will definitely sweep the world, and the title of the first clan will be in our pockets."

Su Yiyun said calmly: "The toad is yawning, and his breath is getting louder and louder!"

Zhao Qixuan said with a spineless smile: "Su Su is the housekeeper now, and Su Su has the final say on everything."

Xiaojing and Chunfeng looked at Su Yi again.

Xiao Jing said, "Susu, seriously, do you think there is any possibility of cooperation? We still have a little capital."

Su Yi said slowly: "I'm planning a business recently, and I have to wait and see. If I ask you to cooperate, it must be 90% sure. When the time comes, we can discuss it together."

Chunfeng asked curiously, "What kind of business is this?"

Su Yi took a sip of wine and slowly uttered two words: "Border trade."

Xia Chunfeng frowned and immediately thought of the court's plan to open border trade with South Vietnam. This matter has not been finalized yet, and very few people know about it, and it is not allowed to be publicized. He has to admire Su Yi and Zhao Qixuan's keen sense of smell.

(End of this chapter)