Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 300 - 229: If Your Cooking Tastes This Good, Who Else Would I Stare At?

Xiong Bingsheng, after all, works in administration and can immediately spot the current problems at the Seventh Dining Hall. He nodded and said somewhat regretfully,

"It's just that the Seventh Dining Hall happens to be closed on weekends. This way, those who only have time to come and enjoy the food on weekends have no hope at all."

"There are only a few private rooms to begin with, and there are too many people wanting to book. By doing this, I consider myself as helping to filter some out; others should actually thank me for it."

Jiang Yu joked as he picked up his teacup, gently blew on it, took a small sip, and then continued,

"At the time, I really didn't think too much, just about how to resolve the internal rotations of the dining hall. As for affecting some people coming to dine, I can only apologize."

Saying this, he couldn't help but smile wryly and sighed lightly,

"To be honest, there are so many cuisines across the country. There's really no need to fixate solely on my little restaurant. Even if I didn't rest for twenty-four hours a day, I couldn't satisfy so many people's appetites."

"You can't blame others for this, only yourself for making the food so delicious. If they don't focus on you, who else would they focus on?"

Hearing Jiang Yu's "complaints," Xiong Bingsheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Jiang Yu and his Seventh Dining Hall achieving such success today pleases him as well. It proves that his, Lao Bear's, vision wasn't wrong; he saw early on that this young man, Jiang Yu, could make things happen!

With just this one matter, he could boast about it for a lifetime!

After chatting for a few more minutes, Jiang Yu asked, "Teacher Xiong, you called me before saying you needed to talk?"

"Yes, indeed there's something, but it's not a big deal."

Xiong Bingsheng nodded, laughing as he explained,

"Didn't I mention to you some time ago? This year Jiang University will hold its centennial celebration activities in the second half of the year. By then, many notable alumni will return to participate and celebrate the centenary of our alma mater.

Although there are still several months until the celebration, some alumni will return in advance for liaison purposes.

After all, many people, having graduated, have been developing elsewhere and almost never returned. So, they also want to come back early to look at the changes at their alma mater over the years and see if they can contribute to its development.

It's likely in the next couple of days that a few notable alumni will return to the school for exchange and guidance. Hence, I plan to book a private room on your side to welcome them."

"Oh, is that all?"

Jiang Yu nodded, not taking it too seriously. He had already specifically reserved a private room for Xiong Bingsheng's side earlier, precisely for receiving visiting alumni during this centenary period.

He smiled and said, "No problem, Teacher Xiong. Just let me know the exact time and number of people for the banquet, and I'll handle the rest."

"With your word, I'm relieved."

Xiong Bingsheng chuckled, smiling mysteriously, "To be honest, among these alumni, a few are coming specifically for you."

Jiang Yu looked surprised, "Coming specifically for me?"

"Of course, you and your Seventh Dining Hall are so popular online now, frequently trending. Anyone who doesn't know you or the Seventh Dining Hall is truly out of touch."

Xiong Bingsheng, looking matter-of-fact, widened his eyes and said,

"Besides, notable alumni are people too; they want to taste your cooking!"

"Uh, well then, let them come. After all, the school is footing the bill in the end."

Jiang Yu joked, curling his lip, then casually asked,

"Right, Teacher Xiong, who are these notable alumni? Can you disclose that in advance?"

"What's there not to say?"

Xiong Bingsheng waved his hand and said with a smile,

"In July this year, our province will hold the Provincial Games, and our school is organizing a sports team to showcase themselves then. Among them, several special recruits have quite impressive records.

There are only a few months until July, so the school has invited some athletic champions who graduated from our university to return, asking them to help with the training for a few days. It just so happens that they are free these days, so they're coming together.

These athletic champions, as a Jiang University student, you should have heard of them: one is Chen Lei, the Women's Discus World Championship winner; another is Lin Yahu, the Men's High Jump Asian Games champion; and the other is Wang Dongkai, the Men's 100-meter Sprint Athletics Grand Prix champion.

Back when they each won, our school was adorned with congratulatory banners."

Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Oh, so it's them. I've heard of them, just never seen them."

"Isn't it easy to meet them? They're coming back to the school and are going to see you proactively!"

Xiong Bingsheng smiled, speaking meaningfully,

"Xiaojiang, with your current skills, meeting a few notable alumni is nothing. Even those with more fame and status, if you wish to meet them, you can.

If your ability isn't enough, those on a higher level won't care about you; but when you have the corresponding ability, others will naturally take you seriously."

These words reflected Xiong Bingsheng's insights from many years of work. Though seemingly simple, it was something he truly comprehended after many recent experiences. He only shared it with Jiang Yu, as he wouldn't have bothered mentioning it to others.