Also paying attention to the results was Xu Zhenbo, the representative of Zhengyangmen. When he heard that the results were down, he checked the scores immediately.

Seeing this, I was immediately speechless.

84 points!

Just one point lower than Xu Zhang.

No wonder, when the cooking was done just now, I saw Xu Zhang’s face beaming with joy. He really did a good job.

Defeating by one point is really a bit disappointing!

Xu Zhenbo thought to himself, and couldn't help but look at Xu Zhang, who was sitting not far away, with a trace of unwillingness and annoyance in his eyes.

Xu Zhang, who was being stared at, was completely unaware of this. He was listening to Fu Yu's phone call with great interest.

Fu Yu didn't expect that Liu Yuqing would also come to the provincial capital, and asked happily: "Will you be there tomorrow night?"

When Liu Yuqing came to the provincial capital this time, she didn't ask for leave specifically. She arranged with Jiang Mo for a day off.

Liu Yuqing said excitedly: "Yes, Sister Jiang told me to leave early tomorrow afternoon. I will charter a car directly to the provincial capital then, so that we can have a break the day after tomorrow without delaying anything."

Fu Yule said: "That's good, but I have a competition tomorrow afternoon, so I'm afraid I won't have time to pick you up."

Liu Yuqing said hurriedly: "It's okay. I know where the competition venue is. Just ask the driver to drive there."

The two chatted for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

The smile on Fu Yu's lips was brilliant. Thinking that Liu Yuqing would come over tomorrow, he was even more looking forward to it.

For couples who are in love, even if they are separated for half a day, they will miss each other very much.

Fu Yu put away his phone, raised his head, and saw Xu Zhangzheng staring at him with a constipated expression.

Fu Yu was slightly startled and said in surprise: "Chef Xu, what's wrong?"

Xu Zhang looked at Fu Yu's handsome face, moved his lips, and swallowed the words that came to his lips: Shameless!

Even before the official ranking, Fu Yu has already defined himself as a candidate for the provincial finals.

Tomorrow morning is the semi-finals and the afternoon is the finals.

When Fu Yu called just now, he said simply and neatly that he had no time tomorrow afternoon and asked the other party to come directly to the venue.

But in this case, it's okay to complain in your heart, but it's not good to say it in person.

Xu Zhang changed the subject a little stiffly: "We just agreed that if you treat me to hometown barbecue tomorrow night, I can eat as much as I want!"

Fu Yu was in a good mood and did not notice Xu Zhang's abnormality. He said cheerfully: "No problem, isn't it my hometown? I'll invite you!"

Having money in your pocket means you have confidence.

In the past, he would not have had the courage to accept the treat casually.

Now!

After all, he is a well-paid person with a monthly income of tens of thousands, so it is no problem to treat him to his hometown!

Fu Yu said with a smile: "It just so happens that my girlfriend is coming to the provincial capital tomorrow. Brother Xu, you can call your sister-in-law and children. I will take my girlfriend and we will go to the hometown garden to have barbecue together. How about that?"

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Xu Zhang himself has a cheerful temperament, and he especially likes Fu Yu's cheerful attitude. He smiled and nodded: "Okay, Xiao Fu, thank you in advance. To be honest, I find that I really like you."

Fu Yu joked: "Is it because we get along, or is it because I want to treat you to dinner?"

Xu Zhang said seriously: "Don't say it, it's a little bit of both. It seems that since my family moved a few years ago and was divided into five houses and three stores, whether it is a dinner party with relatives, friends or colleagues, I have always been the one to invite others to dinner. Carefully

Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since I’ve been entertained by others.”

Fu Yu: "."

Fu Yu was speechless. Damn, can you regret it?

"Xiao Fu, let me tell you, I'm actually quite sorry. My old house is in the outer ring road. It's a self-built two-story building with a courtyard in the front and back. When I didn't move, I thought about it when I got older.

It’s time to return to rural life, how wonderful and nourishing it is!”

"But I was suddenly notified that we were going to relocate and build a villa area. We, the residents, had to move to Bei'an West District. I was very worried at that time!"

"The West District is indeed prosperous, but it is too far away from my store. I usually have to drive to and from get off work by myself, which is troublesome!"

Xu Zhang complained naggingly.

Fu Yu almost had red eyes after hearing this.

That was the West District, where every inch of land was at a premium. I was allotted five houses and three stores at once. This was a sure way to be directly promoted to the ranks of the rich.

Fu Yu silently calculated in his mind, with his current income level, how long it would take to buy a house in the provincial capital with full payment, and he suddenly became uneasy.

At this time, the host of the event announced to everyone: "Please pay attention, everyone, the results of the first round of competition have come out. The players who have advanced in a while are invited to come over here to continue the next round of drawing lots and decide the next competition events."

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The big screen began to scroll with the order of the draws for the promoted players.

The host is still talking: "The cooking videos of the first round have been synchronized to the online platform. If you have any objections to the results of the competition, please provide timely feedback!"

"All qualified players, please note that the second round of draws will begin in one hour. Players who have not entered the next round are asked to sit in the auditorium on their own, or leave the venue in an orderly manner!"

After Xu Zhang listened to the rest of the game, he smiled and patted Fu Yu's shoulder: "Okay, you can rest for a while and prepare for the next game. I'm leaving. We'll call you tomorrow night."

We’ve made an appointment for the dinner!”

Fu Yu was stunned: "Are you leaving now? Aren't you going to stay and watch the cooking video?"

Xu Zhang raised his chin toward the audience and said: "Our chef is waiting for me over there. It just so happens that it is over now. I went over to say hello to him and see if I should go back to the store or stay to watch the game.

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Fu Yu nodded and waved his hands to Xu Zhang: "Okay, then you can go over there. We will contact you by phone after the game is over."

Xu Zhang smiled, stood up and left.

Fu Yu looked at Xu Zhang's brisk steps and couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder his mentality is so stable. If I have so many houses and stores, my mentality must be very good!"

At this time, the list and results of the promoted candidates have not yet been announced on the big screen.

Lu Wen, the chef of Lao Shunrong Restaurant, was sitting in the audience chatting with friends. When he looked up, he saw Xu Zhang coming over. Lu Wen hurriedly waved and asked with a smile: "Why are you here? Isn't it meant for you to be here?"

Waiting in the rest area?”

Xu Zhang said casually: "Oh, it's over. I wanted to come over to you and ask, where should we go soon?"

Lu Wen was stunned: "Where are you going? Where do you want to go in such a short time? Hey, let's not talk about this for now, how was your performance just now? Do you know what the score is?"

Xu Zhang nodded: "I know, I scored 85 points and performed well."

When Lu Wen heard this, he immediately laughed and said: "Not bad, the score is higher than last year! Let's talk about the explosive skills. Although it is not your special skill, there is definitely no problem in dealing with the players in the provincial competition."

"Okay, I understand. You go back first and watch the game video carefully later, especially Xu Zhenbo's performance. When we go back in the evening, we will analyze the situation of other groups."

Although Lu Wen is Xu Zhang's leader, the few people in the back kitchen of their store usually get along very well with each other.

After all, Xu Zhang has a good personality, is rich, and often treats guests to dinner generously. Who could not like such a person?

Especially this time, Xu Zhang came to the provincial capital to participate in the competition on behalf of their store, and Lu Wen was particularly concerned about this.

Hearing what Lu Wen said, Xu Zhang waved his hand and said with a naive smile: "If I don't pass, I won't enter the next round anyway. Chef Lu, why don't we go back? The cooking video will be discussed online later.

Once it’s edited, just watch it again.”

In a word, not only Lu Wen was stunned, but also other people sitting in the surrounding auditorium showed expressions of surprise that could not be concealed when they heard this.

after all!

Everyone here is a senior chef from various restaurants. They have never experienced anything or seen any kind of people.

But this is the first time I have seen someone face defeat in a competition so calmly. Let’s not talk about the cooking ability, just say this mentality, which is very admirable.

Yao Shi and Du Yingchun, who were sitting a row apart and had just listened to the whole story, couldn't help but look at each other, and they both saw a hint of admiration in each other's eyes.

Lu Wen hurried over after taking care of things in the store. Yao Shi knew Lu Wen, and the two said hello, and then they each paid attention to the matters on the playing field.

Seeing Xu Zhang coming to Lu Wen with a relaxed expression, Yao Shi and Chen Dong suddenly felt at ease.

This is a good performance!

Although Yao Shi was very stable and knew that Fu Yu would be fine, there was always an eventuality in everything. No one could guarantee that things would develop as expected until the last moment.

Chen Dong's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the scores for the competition had already come out?

Does this eliminate Xu Zhenbo from their store?

Otherwise, how could Xu Zhang be so relaxed and at ease.

For a moment, the three people subconsciously paid attention to Lu Wen and Xu Zhang.

After listening to the conversation between the two, the three of them were all stunned.

How can someone face their defeat calmly with the attitude of promotion?

Lu Wen knew Xu Zhang very well and was used to his behavior.

He immediately complained helplessly: "No, you have been eliminated, why don't you know how to get angry at all?"
To be continued...