Chapter 156 Trouble

"Have you heard? It is said that the winner of this year's top chef assessment, the youngest top chef in history who is only twelve years old, will have to recreate the dishes he made in the assessment!"

"What? Is it that dish with such an alluring aroma?"

"Yes! It smells so good, that wonderful smell seems to still linger in my nose!"

"Alas, even if it is to be recreated, it won't be our turn. It is probably for the nobles to enjoy. Isn't it said that even the prefect of Guangzhou, Lord Yu Liangyu, is very interested in that dish? If it were the prefect of Guangzhou, he would definitely be able to eat it. Common people like us can forget about it."

"No, I heard that this time it is open to everyone! It is said that the chef himself said that anyone can go and taste it!"

"It's fake, right? How is that possible? That's the dish made during the special chef assessment. In the past, only the examiners of the special chefs could taste it. And they said it would be open to everyone. This rumor is too outrageous! It's obviously fake the moment I hear it."

"Hey, this is what the official who was responsible for escorting the top chef home heard with his own ears. How could it be false? He was an official from Guangzhou Prefecture. If he dared to lie about this matter, he would definitely be punished by the prefect."

"Could it be true?"

"Absolutely, and we'll know in two days."

"Still waiting? If you don't hurry up and line up now, it will be too late!"

Ever since Xu Qing said he wanted to cook for everyone in Guangzhou, Yangquan Restaurant closed its doors to customers. All members tried their best to support Xu Qing, and they also had the help of two top chefs, Master Luo Tian and Master Jidi.

This greatly reduced Xu Qing's burden.

It also makes this seemingly impossible thing more certain.

This incredible news spread smoothly throughout the streets and alleys of Guangzhou overnight through the mouths of the two officials.

From officials to children, almost everyone knows about it.

Many smart people lined up in front of Yangquan Restaurant the moment they heard the news.

Overnight, the team had grown so long that it almost ran through the city of Guangzhou.

When the waiter of Yangquan Restaurant was about to go out in the morning, he saw the spectacular scene outside and shrank his head in fear. He hurried back to tell everyone.

The kitchen was bustling with activity at this time, and Xu Qing was busy almost non-stop.

However, when he heard the news, he had to stop what he was doing and go find Master Luo Tian.

Master Luo Tian was worried after hearing this: "With so many people queuing, it's really hard to deal with! Even if we ask them to leave, they won't leave."

Xu Qing recalled yesterday's scene and said, "It seems that this matter still needs the intervention of the government."

Master Luo Tian nodded and said, "That's right. It would be most appropriate for the government to do it. You are too busy, so let me do it."

Xu Qing shook his head and said, "No, let me go. After all, this matter was caused by me. I'll ask Master and Master Jidi to take care of the work in the kitchen."

"Do not worry."

Guangzhou government office.

At this moment, Guangzhou prefect Yu Liang had a cold face and looked at the two people standing below with a grim gaze.

"Why are you two silent? You were so quick to spread the news, and everyone in Guangzhou knew about it overnight. Why are you both silent now? Tell me! What's going on!"

The two men were so frightened by the shout that they trembled all over. They subconsciously knelt on the ground and begged for mercy: "Sir, I admit my crime!"

Prefect Yu had just survived yesterday's lively scene, and after much difficulty he had properly dispersed the crowd, and could finally go home and have a good sleep.

Who would have thought that when I woke up the next day, not only would I hear shocking news, but the city of Guangzhou was also blocked by long queues of people and was almost paralyzed!

So many big things happened one after another during his tenure as prefect. If his superiors got to know about this, he would be held responsible!
How could Yu Liang not be angry!

Especially after knowing that the person who spread the news was actually one of his own officers and soldiers, Yu Liang wanted to dismiss the two immediately. And the youngest special chef was not a law-abiding person! These two major incidents were caused by him!
The two soldiers quickly explained, "Sir, we didn't spread the rumor! I just told my wife after I got home, and she told the neighbors I knew, but I didn't tell anyone else!"

"Sir, me too! Although I have many relatives, I only told those close to me. I didn't say a word to outsiders!"

Yu Liang said angrily: "You are still quibbling! Now everyone in Guangzhou knows it!"

"Sir! We didn't expect this either! We didn't expect that everyone in Guangzhou would know about it."

Yu Liang shouted, "That's enough! Come, take them both away!"

He knew that the two men might have made the mistake unintentionally, but since the incident had become so serious, someone had to take responsibility.

At this moment, an officer suddenly came in a hurry and reported: "Sir, the youngest top chef wants to see you!"

"What? Please come quickly!"

Yu Liang was surprised and hurried out to meet him.

It was the first time Xu Qing met the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture, so naturally he exchanged pleasantries.

After taking a few steps forward, he saw the two soldiers who had escorted him home last night kneeling on the ground, awaiting their fate.

Xu Qing asked in surprise: "What happened to them?"

Yu Liang sighed, told Xu Qing what happened, and said, "They have committed such a big mistake, they must be punished."

Xu Qing immediately said: "Everything is caused by me, please don't blame them."

Yu Liang shook his head and sighed, "But this matter is too serious to explain to my superiors."

Xu Qing said, "I came to see Lord Yu for this matter. I hope that Guangzhou Prefecture can evacuate the crowd to a few fixed venues, where we will hold a banquet and invite the people of the city to enjoy the food. This incident happened suddenly, but if it is handled properly, it will not be a mistake, but will be the credit of Lord Yu."

After hearing what Xu Qing said, Yu Liang's worry turned into joy.

Indeed, if handled properly, it can also allow the people of the whole city to enjoy the event, which is a great achievement. Not only will the people remember his kindness, but even his superiors will be proud of him.

Before this, Yu Liang had many complaints about Xu Qing in his heart, but now he felt much more pleasing to the eye when looking at Xu Qing.

As expected, he is the youngest top chef in history! He is truly extraordinary!
"Okay, then I'll do as you say."

Yu Liang nodded in agreement.

The two people kneeling on the ground also breathed a sigh of relief. This was really a close call with death. The cold sweat on their backs soaked their clothes.

The two were very grateful to Xu Qing. If Xu Qing had not stepped in, the consequences for them would have been unpredictable.

After Xu Qing and Prefect Yu agreed on the venue, they hurried back to Yangquan Restaurant to prepare the food.

The people in line, under the guidance of officers and soldiers, went to several open areas to wait.

At the same time, the news that Xu Qing wanted to recreate the dishes from the top chef assessment also reached the ears of the chefs of major restaurants, and Jiang Cheng and others also knew about it at the first time.

Jiang Cheng immediately approached the chef of Feihuang Tower and said excitedly, "Master, this is a great opportunity! We can also participate in it and let the people of the whole city taste the delicious dishes we make. Then we can help Feihuang Tower to avenge its previous shame and restore its glory!"

The chef of Feihuang Tower hesitated and said, "But it is against the rules to let ordinary people taste the dishes prepared during the special chef assessment. This has never happened before."

Jiang Cheng said firmly: "Master, rules are made by people, and they can also be broken by people! Don't you always say that as a chef, you should be enterprising and constantly improve yourself, and not stick to the old rules."

The chef of Feihuanglou said with satisfaction: "You have grown up. Well, then I'll do as you say!"

(End of this chapter)