Chapter 1208 The Golden Mean

Cao Zhishu took his mobile phone and walked directly to his office, leaving his apprentice alone holding a two-Michelin-star certificate and not knowing what to do.

"Second chef, what should we do now?" The leader from behind stepped forward and asked.

"Nothing to do. Wait for the master to say something before hanging up. You put it away first." The apprentice put the thing in his hand directly into Toudun's hand, and then said calmly.

"But, where should I put this?" Toudun asked with a grimace.

"Simple, you put it in the warehouse, which is the warehouse where the master's certificates, medals and other things are collected." The apprentice said and began to arrange for people to go back to the kitchen.

After all, there are still people working in the kitchen, and lunch time is not far away, so it’s time to get ready.

Cao Zhishu, who walked to the office over there, closed the door directly and dialed a landline number.

The phone rang twice and was answered. A clear and capable female voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, this is the office of President Zhou of the Federation of Kitchen Federation. What can I do for you?"

Obviously the person on the other end of the phone was Zhong Lili, and Cao Zhishu's call was to Zhou Shijie.

However, as Zhou Shijie is the president of the Kitchen Federation, naturally not everyone can call his office and ask him to pick up.

Even though Cao Zhishu's Shulou is the first restaurant in Sichuan cuisine, Cao Zhishu's status is not low, and he directly called Zhong Lili, the secretary.

Of course, if Cao Zhishu was looking for Zhang Yan, the president of Sichuan Cuisine today, he could still call Zhang Yan's office directly without requiring a transfer.

It's also a matter of status. After all, not everyone can call Zhou Shijie's personal or office phone numbers like Yuan Zhou.

"Trouble, I am Cao Zhishu from Shu Tower. I want to see the president next week. I have important matters." Cao Zhishu said politely.

"Okay, the president is at work now and will transfer you immediately. Please wait." Zhong Lili said politely.

After saying that, Zhong Lili covered the phone and knocked on Zhou Shijie's office door. Then she motioned to the phone and whispered who it was. When Zhou Shijie nodded, she transferred the call.

"Thank you." Cao Zhishu had just finished thanking him when Zhou Shijie's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I'm Zhou Shijie, what's the matter?" Zhou Shijie answered the phone and put down the pen in his hand.

"Hello, President Zhou, I am Cao Zhishu from Shu Tower." Cao Zhishu introduced himself again.

"Yeah, I know, what's going on with Chef Cao?" Zhou Shijie asked.

"It's like this. Michelin's Little Red Book has been issued, and my Shulou has received a two-star rating." Cao Zhishu said.

"Although that foreigner doesn't understand our Chinese cuisine, two stars is a sure sign. Congratulations to Chef Cao." Zhou Shijie said with a smile.

"Yes, that's what the president said." Cao Zhishu first confirmed Zhou Shijie's words, and then said: "But as far as I know, Chef Yuan's shop has not received a star rating. What's going on?"

"Is this what you came here to ask?" Zhou Shijie asked.

"Yes, after all, I know my own business. There is still a slight gap between my cooking skills and Chef Yuan's, hehe." Cao Zhishu said and touched his bald head sheepishly.

Yes, Cao Zhishu recognized Yuan Zhou's craftsmanship in his heart, but he was inevitably a little embarrassed. After all, Yuan Zhou was younger than him. If he looked deeper, he might be as young as a dog.

"Don't worry about him. That kid is very proud. He didn't want to be judged, so I asked someone to move his place." Zhou Shijie sounded proud when he talked about Yuan Zhou.

"So that's it. I said that the Michelin star can't be so blind. Even if a really blind man eats Chef Yuan's food, it will be better. At least it will have three stars." Cao Zhishu suddenly realized.

"Hahaha, you're right." Zhou Shijie didn't shy away and said with a smile.

"After all, Chef Yuan's craftsmanship is beyond praise." Cao Zhishu said sincerely.

"You ask so many questions, just say what you want to say." Zhou Shijie didn't turn around, looked down at the document, and then said.

"It's like this. Boss Yuan is this year's Sichuan cuisine demonstration restaurant, but he doesn't have three Michelin stars.

So should I hang this sign or not? "Cao Zhishu said with some embarrassment.

I really don’t blame Cao Zhishu for thinking too much. Yuanzhou is undoubtedly the Sichuan cuisine demonstration restaurant this year, but this Michelin restaurant did not give Yuanzhou a rating. If he listed it at this time, it would seem to be disrespectful to Yuanzhou and this demonstration restaurant competition. .

And to be honest, Yuan Zhou didn't fail, but he failed, but he felt a little embarrassed. After all, as Cao Zhishu said, with his own level, he knew that it would be okay to agree with Erxing.

But I'm afraid that outsiders will think too much about it if they see it and don't know what's going on.

Therefore, Cao Zhishu asked this question.

"You think too much. This is your honor. Of course, you can hang up if you want. What do you care about that kid?" Zhou Shijie knew Yuan Zhou's temper and said immediately.

"Okay, I understand, then I won't disturb President Zhou." Cao Zhishu was silent for a while and then said.

"Yes." Zhou Shijie nodded first, and then continued: "This Michelin selection also has a certain number of years. Since it is a two-star this time, it is not allowed to lose next time. You have to work hard."

"Yes, President, I understand." Cao Zhishu responded.

"Then go ahead." Zhou Shijie finished speaking and then put down the phone.

Cao Zhishu looked at the hung up cell phone and frowned: "Does this mean it's up to me to hang up or not?"

Looking at the phone, Cao Zhishu's joy at having just received two stars was no longer obvious, but instead he was a little uninterested.

Just then, the phone rang again, and the words Chef Liu flashed on the screen.

"The chef of Zhiyuan? Why are you calling at this time?" Cao Zhishu said and picked up the phone.

"What's the matter, Lao Liu?" Cao Zhishu was polite and gentle to Zhou Shijie, but he was more direct to Chef Liu, whom he knew well, and asked what was going on.

"The matter of Michelin stars." Chef Liu said directly in a hoarse voice.

"What's wrong? How many stars did you get?" Cao Zhishu said.

"One star, the blind one." Chef Liu muttered and then said.

"Haha, I got two stars, one more than you." Cao Zhishu immediately showed off happily.

"Okay, where are those foreign devils from criticizing? I have something serious to ask you." Chef Liu said irritably.

"What's the matter?" Cao Zhishu had some vague guesses in his heart, but did not speak.

"You know Chef Yuan. I heard that he didn't get a star for participating. Do you have the Michelin sign?" Chef Liu said directly.

"I knew this was the case. I asked President Zhou and he said it was casual. Chef Yuan didn't care about it." When Cao Zhishu heard that it was true, he didn't tell the truth and just said what Zhou Shijie said.

"After all, the masters come first, that's fine." Chef Liu muttered before hanging up the phone.

"Wait a minute, I think it's okay to hang up. With Chef Yuan's personality, I guess he really doesn't care about this matter. Now that I've criticized him, it's okay." Cao Zhishu suddenly advised.

"I know." Chef Liu didn't answer and hung up the phone directly.

But just after hanging up the phone, Cao Zhishu's phone rang again, this time it was the chef of another restaurant.

"The call today was really lively." Cao Zhishu touched his bald head and then answered the phone.

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