Chapter 293 Great Alliance

Shanghai also has a chef union like the Guangdong Chefs Union, which is called the Shanghai Chefs Union, or simply the "Great Union". However, compared to the Guangdong Chefs Union, where most of the managers are old men, the members of the Shanghai Great Union are younger and more energetic.

Correspondingly, their desire for power is more urgent.

The elders of the Guangdong Chefs Association are more interested in maintaining the existing fame and reputation of the Guangdong Chefs Association, while the members of the Grand Union hope to go a step further, achieve larger-scale expansion, and build a greater cause.

They are as ambitious as the ever-expanding city of Shanghai.

To be honest, Xu Qing really didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, but since it was related to the legendary kitchen utensils, even if Xu Qing was reluctant, he still had to go and see what the real situation was.

In the early morning, the sky was dim and everything was quiet. The dew condensed in the air gave off a heavy damp smell, and the cold air made people's hands and feet numb.

Even so, no one complained. Dozens of people present all stood quietly, waiting for the next person to arrive.

Wait until the sun gradually rises higher, wait until the quiet streets are filled with noisy sounds, wait until the humid air is dispelled by the bustling world, wait until the numbing cold is driven away by the bustling scene.

A shadow appeared faintly in the distance, and a person carrying a package was walking towards this side.

As soon as the man got closer, the leader said, "Play music!"

In an instant, some people behind him picked up gongs and suonas and started playing. The celebratory gongs and drums were deafening, warm and cheerful, and had great penetrating power. The loud music of gongs and drums could be heard in almost every street and alley in Shanghai.

The residents around here gathered around curiously to watch the fun.

At this time, the rest of the people shook their hands and pulled out a long red banner made of silk with some large golden characters written on it.

“Welcome the youngest top chef in history, Mr. Xu Qing, to the Shanghai Chefs Association”

What big words!

Xu Qing could see it clearly from a distance.

Especially the two words "Xu Qing" were written in a very lively and vigorous style, which was very unusual.

I’m afraid it must have been written specially by a calligraphy master.

Xu Qing was flattered by such a high-level welcome ceremony.

He walked quickly to the front of the crowd, and before he could say anything, the leaders of the other party clasped their fists and saluted, shouting in unison: "Welcome, Master Xu Qing!"

Frankly speaking, Xu Qing had never experienced such a grand welcome ceremony in his past and present lives, which made him a little overwhelmed.

Xu Qing quickly clasped his fists and saluted, greeting everyone one by one, "Please wait here."

The leader said with a cheerful smile: "Master Xu Qing, what are you talking about? No need to bother! Besides, Master Xu Qing traveled day and night all the way from Guangzhou to come here, so it is you who should be the one to suffer!"

Xu Qing quickly said, "Please don't call me Sir, just call me Xu Qing."

The word "adult" gave him goosebumps all over his body.

"This……"

Everyone looked at each other reluctantly and said, "Okay, Mr. Xu Qing, this way please."

"Sir" is fine too, it's better than "Sir".

Xu Qing followed the crowd.

Along the way, the noisy sound of gongs and drums continued. People attracted by the sound of gongs and drums gathered to watch, whispering curiously, asking who the big shot was who received such a grand welcome.

The people from Shanghai Da Lianhe walked along, explaining to the people around them that the person coming was Xu Qing, the youngest top chef in history. They had conducted a detailed investigation on Xu Qing beforehand and knew his deeds in detail.

Soon after, many of Xu Qing's legendary deeds were spread to everyone's ears one by one, making the surrounding people scream with excitement.

"Xu Qing!"

I don't know who shouted first.

Then the crowd burst into thunderous cheers.

The cheers coming from countless mouths had the same tone, shouting the same name.

"Xu Qing!"

"Xu Qing!"

This scene, which was watched by everyone and cheered by the public, would make anyone who came here tremble with excitement and their blood would boil.

Xu Qing is no exception.

He even felt his breathing was a little rapid and he was having trouble breathing.

Fortunately, he had experienced a similar scene during the previous duel between Shenqian and Daogong, and had some experience. Although he was excited at the moment, he still maintained his usual calmness and composure on the surface.

This made the people in the Great Union look at him with a higher regard.

At the same time, I also felt that he was difficult to deal with.

Until we arrived in front of the office building of the Great United, we could still hear the cheers of the crowd and the loud sounds of gongs and drums.

The leader apologized, "I'm so sorry for scaring Mr. Xu Qing. It's just that the people of Shanghai are too enthusiastic. Everyone has been looking forward to seeing Mr. Xu Qing for a long time. Now that we finally see him in person, we can't control our emotions for a while and we are a little bit out of control. I hope Mr. Xu Qing won't mind."

Xu Qing smiled and said, "How can I blame you? I am so happy. But why are their reactions so enthusiastic?"

Xu Qing doesn't think that the title of the youngest top chef in history alone can have such a strong appeal.

"Alas, it's all because of the legendary kitchen utensils."

The man sighed, "Mr. Xu Qing, please take a seat."

Xu Qing sat down as he was told and asked, "I haven't asked you yet, who are you?"

The man slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, I even forgot to introduce myself. I am the president of the Shanghai Chefs Association, my name is Shen Cong."

Xu Qing greeted, "President Shen."

Shen Cong continued, "Mr. Xu should have heard about the dispute between our Shanghai culinary community and the dark cuisine community."

"Yes, I heard about it from Master Luo Tian."

Shen Cong shook his head and sighed, "Oh, how shameful. I didn't expect that in our entire Shanghai culinary world, we couldn't find anyone who could compete with the dark cuisine world, and we ended up being defeated. Perhaps it was God who saved everyone. At this moment, a mysterious figure emerged from the crowd. He was so powerful that he defeated many chefs from the dark cuisine world by himself, and successfully saved the legendary kitchen utensils from falling into the hands of the dark cuisine world."

"According to the rules of the cooking duel, the legendary kitchen utensils sealed in Shanghai should have been handed over to the winner. But this person is too mysterious. We don't know his name or origin. Even if we ask him, he won't tell us. Because of his strange identity, we really have to be careful. If the legendary kitchen utensils fall into the hands of bad people and are used by evil people, we really can't escape the blame."

Xu Qing nodded. He had to admit that the idea of ​​a big alliance did make sense.

"Moreover, if the legendary kitchen utensils are easily handed over to unidentified people, even if we agree, the people of Shanghai will not agree. We have been enduring the complaints and dissatisfaction of the people all these days. In desperation, we have to trouble you, Mr. Xu Qing, to help us take back the legendary kitchen utensils that belong to Shanghai. This is not only the wish of our great alliance, but also the wish of all the people of Shanghai!"

(End of this chapter)