I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 641 - 298 Xie Baomin: I want to take my own path, leaving others with nowhere to go! [Please Subscribe]

Chapter 641: Chapter 298 Xie Baomin: I want to take my own path, leaving others with nowhere to go! [Please Subscribe]

"Are you saying we should let Chef Xie go to the TV station to record a show?" Zeng Xiaoqi’s face brimmed with surprise; she even forgot about the Salt Baked Chicken she had just snatched onto her plate. That’s the executive chef of Fishing Platform we’re talking about! Just dropping that title alone is enough to significantly boost the show’s ratings.

During the initial show preparation, this had indeed been mentioned. However, back then, the thought was that getting a chef or head chef from Fishing Platform would be sufficient. The idea of getting the executive chef was utterly beyond consideration.

Recently, they had been discussing a sponsorship deal with a cookware brand. However, because Lin Ji’s Food had a three-month naming rights contract, the negotiations weren’t going smoothly. The representative from that brand felt that Lin Xu alone, as a chef, wasn’t a strong enough draw to sustain the food show "Foodie’s Wonderland" long-term. Consequently, they kept pressing to lower their offer. When Zeng Xiaoqi arrived today, the other party had even proposed a further five percent reduction, insisting on signing the contract immediately, but she had refused.

Now, with Fishing Platform’s participation, the quote for the sponsor needs some reevaluation.

To put it simply:

"We need to charge more!"

If they hadn’t yet formed a written partnership with Fishing Platform, Zeng "Raise the Price" Xiaoqi would be itching to message that brand representative right now and tell them to brace for a significant expenditure.

Lin Xu said with a smile, "Actually, my senior brother quite enjoys joining in on this kind of excitement. He’s grown a bit tired of Fishing Platform, and this would give him a fun new venue. Plus, it offers Fishing Platform a platform to showcase itself, so they should be very supportive."

Lin Xu had initially planned to send Wei Qian and his team. But then he thought it could easily lead to viewer fatigue. Is Lin Ji’s Food taking over the show or what?

So he decided to let his senior brother represent Fishing Platform for a few episodes, and then Wei Qian could go after. Having Fishing Platform’s executive chef and Lin Ji’s chefs take turns appearing would give viewers the illusion that Lin Ji’s Food is on the same level as Fishing Platform. Whenever electronics and car brands launch new products, don’t they like to take a shot at the industry leader to show off how awesome they are? Lin Ji can’t outdo Fishing Platform, nor is there any way to. But they could join forces with Fishing Platform to outshine other hotels catering to foreigners and traditional famed stores. Cook and Kobe once teamed up to score a combined 83 points, so isn’t it somewhat reasonable for Lin Ji and Fishing Platform to jointly become the representatives of Yanjing’s Chinese cuisine?

"So when do we go to talk to Fishing Platform about this?"

Zeng Xiaoqi was somewhat impatient, fearing that if they waited even a moment longer, someone else might invite Fishing Platform to their food show. But then she remembered there were no competing food shows in Yanjing like "Foodie’s Wonderland," and she relaxed somewhat.

Lin Xu popped a salt-baked cashew into his mouth. Chewing slowly, he said, "Let’s go tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, I’ll drive you to Fishing Platform to discuss the collaboration with Director Liao. I’ll also let my senior brother know so he can prepare for his on-camera appearance."

"Great!"

Dish after dish was served.

Everyone chatted while eating. As soon as the Steam Pot Chicken was brought out, the ladies eagerly rushed to ladle soup into their bowls, unable to wait.

Usually, they were all good sisters and close friends, but when faced with a soup that was as beautifying as it was nourishing to one’s qi and blood, each became a lone warrior in battle. No sisters!

Lin Xu didn’t compete with them; instead, he started on the Crystal Sugar Pork Knuckle.

In a Northern banquet, chicken, fish, and pork knuckle are known as the "three main items" and are indispensable on the menu.

But today, beyond these three main items, there were also Roasted Whole Lamb and Suckling Pig, considered higher-tier banquet fare. The other dishes were also all the restaurant’s signature items.

In the past, Geng Lishan would lock himself in his study and ignore everyone, but today, he joyfully introduced each dish on the table to his relatives. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

As each dish was served, he earnestly recounted its history and characteristics, providing the guests with a thorough lesson in culinary history and theory.

After the main courses were served, Geng Lishan got up to make toasts.

After toasting the staff of Haidian Middle School and clinking glasses with Professor Cui, Geng Lishan approached Lin Xu with his drink.

"Young friend Lin, come, come! We two brothers must have a drink."

Brothers? The corners of Geng Lele’s parents’ mouths twitched. He’s really had too much to drink.

Geng Lele, however, was quite happy. Holding the wine bottle, she said cheerfully, "Grandpa Lin, let me fill up your glass."

Lin Xu was momentarily speechless. The Unfortunate Matter of Me Gaining a Granddaughter Before I’m Even Married.

Although Lin Xu and Geng Lishan usually addressed each other as friends despite their age difference, Geng Lishan calling him "brother" in front of everyone today made Lin Xu instantly regretful. If I’d known, I would have left as soon as the main dishes were finished. That would have spared me this moment of awkward generational leap. Especially in front of Lele’s parents, it feels like I’m taking complete advantage of the Geng Family.

He chuckled awkwardly, "Let’s just say we all have our own ways of addressing each other."

He originally thought he could brush it off and move on, but Geng Lele had no intention of letting it end there.

Imitating a scene from the movie *Goodbye Mr. Loser,* she said cheerfully, "Grandpa, what are you looking for? Let me find it for you!"

Lin Xu reached out, tousled her Little Mushroom Head, and said, "I was thinking of making some lotus cakes to celebrate your successful admission to high school, but now... no lotus cakes for you."

"I was wrong, Bro..."

"Really wrong?"

"Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I was wrong."

The allure of lotus cakes was still strong; even a vivacious Little Mushroom Head would obediently admit her mistake.

Raising his glass, Lin Xu said, "Remember to keep a low profile at school and don’t bully your classmates. The gifted class only accepts a few dozen students each year, and every one of them is exceptional. If you annoy them, who knows what kind of major schemes they might cook up. So, tread carefully, okay?"