Chapter 93: No Compromise
After Liu Yun greeted everyone, she walked to the position arranged by the organizer and sat down. Zhao Baliang's position happened to be next to Liu Yun, I don't know if it was a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement.
As Zhao Baliang's secretary, Sun Guilan is naturally the same as Yuan Min, and can only sit behind Zhao Baliang. I have to say that this arrangement method is quite scientific, the leader sits in the front, and the secretary sits in the back, which does not affect the leader, and can be on call.
Not for a while. The host came up, first talked about the scene, and then announced the start of the game. The chefs and judges of the competition were introduced. Most of these judges are known as foodies, and those chefs are even more amazing, they are all chefs of various hotels!
"See, these people are the backbone of each hotel, and it can be said that many of them can afford a hotel. After the game started, Liu Yun whispered on both sides of Zhao Ba.
Nodding slightly, Zhao Baliang also knew that whether a hotel has a well-known chef determines the popularity of the hotel and his popularity.
"Today is the semi-finals. Liu Yun said to Zhao Baliang: "Zheng Jun said that he plans to make stewed local chicken in the finals, which will have a blockbuster effect. Seeing Zhao Baliang staring at the dishes that Zheng Jun was cooking, Liu Yun knew that Zhao Baliang was wondering if the dishes made by Zheng Jun were not stewed chicken.
"What if Zheng Jun doesn't make it to the finals?" asked Zhao Baliang. Although it is very beautiful to ask such a question, it is not impossible to do so!
With a mysterious smile, Liu Yun said: "Zheng Jun is the head chef of our luxury food, if he can't make it to the finals, then is he still worthy of being the head chef of our luxury food?"
Seeing Liu Yun's confident look, Zhao Baliang naturally wouldn't say anything like that kind of scenery.
The screen at the scene broadcast the chefs' operations in the kitchen in real time, and Zhao Baliang was also very curious to watch it. I have to say, these people are worthy of the title of top chefs!
The hour-long competition time was fast approaching, and the chefs were bringing out their creations.
The judges on the scene began to taste and evaluate, and the heads of each hotel were even more eagerly awaiting, hoping that their chefs could get a good ranking! In last year's Chef God Competition, Liu Yun's luxury food won the first place, and this year's competition will be held in Liu Yun's luxury food.
"It seems that the generals under Liu Dong are going to win the top spot again this year!" said a middle-aged bald man sitting on the other side of Liu Yun.
Zhao Baliang glanced at the man, Sun Guilan hurried to Zhao Baliang's ear, and whispered: "That is Dongfang Mingyuan, the chairman of the Oriental Supreme Catering Group, and his hotel won the second place last year!"
Hearing Sun Guilan's detailed explanation, Zhao Baliang couldn't help but glance at Sun Guilan, and Sun Guilan hurriedly said: "It was Xiao Min who told me, and the information of my participants here was also given to me by Xiao Min." ”
Hearing Sun Guilan say her name, Yuan Min glanced at Zhao Baliang. Seeing that Zhao Baliang looked at him, Yuan Min smiled at Zhao Baliang.
Soon, the judges' tasting was over, followed by a review of the contestants' dishes, and not surprisingly, Zheng Jun successfully advanced to the semi-finals.
After the game, it was the usual drinking party, at the drinking party. Liu Yun also introduced some bigwigs in the catering industry to Zhao Baliang, including Dongfang Mingyuan.
Oriental Mingyuan's Oriental Supreme Catering Group is the largest catering group in the provincial capital, and the reason why Liu Yun chose to leave the provincial capital to start a business in Jiangcheng was to avoid the edge of Oriental Mingyuan. It can be said that in the catering industry of the provincial capital, Dongfang Mingyuan is outstanding!
"It turns out that you are Mr. Zhao Baliang, as Liu Dong often said, I am fortunate to meet you. Listening to Liu Yun's special introduction to Zhao Baliang, Dongfang Mingyuan also hurriedly greeted Zhao Baliang and shook hands with him politely.
"Mr. Dongfang is polite. Zhao Baliang also hurriedly stretched out his hand and said to Dongfang Mingyuan.
"I heard that Liu Dong's food supplement brand is the use of local chickens raised by Mr. Zhao, I have heard of it, it is very good!" Dongfang Mingyuan said, giving a thumbs up, very interested in Zhao Baliang's local chickens.
Hearing that Dongfang Mingyuan was interested in the local chickens he raised, Zhao Baliang hurriedly asked Sun Guilan to bring the relevant information, and then said: "Mr. Dongfang, let's go over there and talk about it in detail." ”
"Good, good. Dongfang Mingyuan said, and walked towards a relatively quiet place on the side with Zhao Baliang.
When listening to Zhao Baliang's introduction to the local chicken, Dongfang Mingyuan's eyes kept looking at Sun Guilan. I have to say that Sun Guilan's appearance is not bad, plus she can dress up, and at this moment she is a set of professional clothes that shows off her figure very much, which is indeed very tempting.
"I don't know what else Mr. Dongfang wants to ask!" When Zhao Baliang said this, he was already a little impatient, and in front of himself, he dared to look at Sun Guilan so unscrupulously, this Dongfang Mingyuan was really cowardly.
"Huh?" Dongfang Mingyuan was stunned for a moment, came back to his senses, but ignored Zhao Baliang, and said to Sun Guilan: "I don't know what this young lady is called?"
"I'm Mr. Zhao's secretary. Suddenly asked by Dongfang Mingyuan, Sun Guilan was a little overwhelmed!
Seeing Dongfang Mingyuan's squinting face, when he was about to stretch out his hand to shake hands with Sun Guilan, Zhao Baliang got angry, stood up directly, pinched Dongfang Mingyuan's hand, and said, "Please respect yourself!"
"Zhao Baliang, don't be embarrassed!" was a little painful by Zhao Baliang's pinching, Dongfang Mingyuan couldn't help but say angrily: "You really think you are a character, you are just a farmer who raises local chickens, I am willing to talk to you about cooperation, that is to give you face!"
"Do you say it again?" Zhao Baliang is not the kind of person who is easy to suffer, besides, his native chicken is not worried about not being able to sell it, as for being so low in front of Dongfang Mingyuan?
"What? Do you believe that I let the entire catering industry ban you?" Dongfang Mingyuan was also very angry, with his status in the catering industry, it was easy to ban a small supplier! Moreover, there was a precedent for this kind of thing, as long as the supplier who was blocked by him could only go bankrupt in the end!
"What's going on?" Hearing the movement here, Liu Yun hurriedly ran over. In any case, she is also the organizer of this event, so naturally she does not want anything unpleasant to happen during the competition!
Seeing Liu Yun coming, Dongfang Mingyuan spoke first: "What qualifications does this kind of small supplier have to participate in our kind of gathering, this is simply an insult to our identity! I propose that everyone boycott this kind of supplier without any qualifications!"
As soon as Dongfang Mingyuan's words came out, the CEOs of the catering industry present immediately came over, although they didn't understand the situation, but a small supplier offended Dongfang Mingyuan, who was known as the first brother in the catering industry, so there was still a good life?
If Zhao Ba and the two know each other, he apologizes to Dongfang Mingyuan now and obtains Dongfang Mingyuan's understanding, maybe there is nothing wrong, otherwise, there will only be a dead end.
"Chairman Dongfang, is there any misunderstanding?" Liu Yun couldn't understand either, Zhao Baliang had a good talk with Dongfang Mingyuan just now, why did it suddenly become like this?
"Misunderstanding, did I have a misunderstanding with a farmer?" Dongfang Mingyuan said angrily: "Liu Dong, you are also a member of our catering association, you must express your position today!"
Dongfang Mingyuan forced Liu Yun to express his position, and now the matter was serious. Although Liu Yun's identity and background are not ordinary, but in the catering industry, she naturally has to abide by the rules, the most important thing is that Dongfang Mingyuan is the president of the Provincial Catering Association, and Liu Yun's Haoshi Catering Group is a member of the Catering Association.
It is obviously impossible for Liu Yun to express his stance against Zhao Baliang! However, it is not appropriate to let Liu Yun openly contradict Dongfang Mingyuan. All of a sudden, Liu Yun fell into a dilemma!
"Chairman Dongfang, let's put this matter aside first, the game is important. It's our semi-finals in the afternoon, you see, ......" Liu Yun chose not to express her position first, but put the matter on hold for the time being. In this way, it can be regarded as giving Dongfang Mingyuan enough face.
Dongfang Mingyuan knows some of Liu Yun's background, otherwise in last year's Chef God Competition, how could he watch Liu Yun's luxury food win the first place without doing something to come out? You must know that in previous years, it was the Oriental Supreme Restaurant Group that won the first place.
"Okay, I'll listen to Liu Dong about this matter and put it on hold for the time being, but after the game, Liu Dong must give me an explanation. After speaking, Dongfang Mingyuan left in a huff.
After Dongfang Mingyuan left, Liu Yun first appeased the onlookers, and after everyone dispersed, Liu Yun pulled Zhao Baliang aside and said, "Baliang, why did you suddenly have a conflict with Dongfang Mingyuan?" Liu Yun originally introduced Zhao Baliang to Dongfang Mingyuan with good intentions, but she never expected such a result!
After briefly explaining the matter, Zhao Baliang said: "I can't do that kind of thing, besides, I, Zhao Baliang, am not that kind of person!" If you want to choose to sacrifice Sun Guilan in exchange for Dongfang Mingyuan's support, Zhao Baliang will never be able to do it!
"Hey, you...... Can't you endure it a little?" Liu Yun was also very helpless, Zhao Baliang's temper would definitely suffer in the mall. Even if you have a status background like Liu Yun, at the beginning, you have suffered a lot of grievances! In the shopping mall, you have to abide by the rules of the shopping mall and learn to be flexible.
"Liu Dong, I won't bear this matter, even if it is banned by the entire restaurant association, I will not hesitate to do it!" Zhao Baliang's attitude was very tough, and at the same time, he was also sending a message to Liu Yun, that is, he would never compromise!
Gently pulled Zhao Baliang, Sun Guilan wanted to say something, but was stopped by Zhao Baliang.
"Alright, alright, you stinky temper. I have arranged a place for you to live, you and Secretary Sun will go to rest first, and come directly to the finals tomorrow. Liu Yun naturally knew that if Zhao Baliang stayed here any longer, he would definitely have a bigger conflict with Dongfang Mingyuan, so he had to find a way to take him away.
Zhao Baliang also knew what Liu Yun meant, and he didn't want to embarrass Liu Yun, so he didn't say anything, but walked out of this banquet hall under the leadership of Yuan Min......