The Cheat Emperor of the Culinary World

Moreover, the nationwide cooking competition is not like the small-scale contests previously held during the Sanjiang Tourism Festival, which only test a chef’s culinary skills.

The competition’s requirements are clear; it also tests participants on kitchen management and catering capabilities, where I don’t have a particular advantage.

After all, my time working in the kitchen has been limited, and I’ve only just begun to learn management—the road ahead is still long!

Liu Yunong said directly, "That’s easy to handle. I heard from Chef Zhao that you have now joined the Provincial Gourmet Association? That requirement shouldn’t be an issue."

"Besides, Qianlima Restaurant is too small and doesn’t meet the competition criteria. You can register under the Shangshi Private Kitchen. Anyway, you have both places. If Qianlima doesn’t work, you can go with this option."

Fu Yu felt relieved and couldn’t help but ask, "Master, won’t I be taking the competition spot for your restaurant?"

Liu Yunong looked at Fu Yu and smiled slightly, "Our restaurant never participates in these cooking competitions."

Fu Yu was first taken aback, then realized.

Shangshi Private Kitchen is known for cooking the renowned Liu Family Cuisine.

Their cooking techniques are always passed down within the family, not to outsiders.

For events like live cooking in front of a large audience, Shangshi Private Kitchen typically does not participate.

Moreover, with the reputation and influence of our restaurant, there’s no need to participate in such competitions for promotion or publicity.

Liu Yunong continued, "Xiaofu, if you register for the competition under our restaurant’s name, you’ll represent Shangshi Private Kitchen this time. Since... this competition is a nationwide event with a lot of attention, it holds high prestige in our circle."

"Although we’ve never participated in such competitions before, now that we’re planning to, we shouldn’t aim for the best, but at least not come in last!"

Fu Yu felt grateful and looked at Liu Yunong, "Yes, Master, I want to participate! But... I’m afraid my current level and skills aren’t enough."

He was speaking the truth, not just being modest.

Even with the system’s support and mastering several basic cooking skills, Fu Yu understood that there is always someone better out there.

Liu Yunong was very satisfied with Fu Yu’s humble attitude and said with a smile, "Check the dates. It won’t be held until the spring. I’m just informing you in advance to focus on your training."

"After you go back, watch the videos of the previous chef competitions when you have time. Some of the chefs’ cooking demonstrations are really outstanding and are worth watching and studying carefully."

...

After discussing with Liu Yunong, Fu Yu returned to the kitchen.

To be honest, he’s a bit excited!

Besides being a great opportunity for learning and practicing, participating in the nationwide cooking competition means getting a series of task rewards, which is a rare surprise.

Initially, Fu Yu felt a bit uncertain, with so many contestants nationwide and numerous dishes in different styles. He felt a bit insecure.

But through Liu Yunong, Fu Cong understood that these nationwide competitions differ from smaller ones.

Because the nationwide cooking competition doesn’t have a tasting session by judges; it mainly focuses on the overall cooking effect and the process of serving the dishes.

Fu Yu decided that during this period, he must cooperate well with all the training organized by Liu Yunong. Besides taking time to continue studying classic recipes, he must also pay attention to every order and serving process in the kitchen.

When he returned to the kitchen, Liu Yunong was preparing to cook Peony Fish Fillet again, so she instructed the workers to hurry and prepare the ingredients.

During this time, Fu Yu couldn’t help but secretly check the new reward he had received.

He chose to check it.

[Finger Flexibility: Nimble hands are one of the marks of an excellent chef. Current flexibility improvement: 10%.]

Fu Yu subconsciously flexed his fingers and immediately felt them becoming significantly more agile than before.

Also, when making various gestures, the movements became more fluid.

Quick movements no longer felt tiring, and performing actions that used to be difficult became noticeably easier.

This reward was great; his hand speed was already very fast, and now it became even more convenient and agile.

[Universal Chopsticks: High-quality advanced chopsticks, perfect and versatile, without any flaws; able to pick up anything without slipping or damaging the surface of the food!]

Surprisingly, besides improving finger dexterity, he also received an additional piece of cooking equipment!

Chopsticks are among the most frequently used tools in cooking.

Moreover, in tasks like checking if food in a stew is tender or flipping food during frying, chopsticks are indispensably used.

Chopsticks are convenient and easy to use, but because of incorrect gripping strength or the smooth surface of the food, they often fail to hold the food securely, causing it to fall or change direction, potentially ruining the dish.

Fu Yu was quite happy to receive this tool reward.

Since even chopsticks have appeared... what’s next? Range hoods, ovens, gas stoves, pots, and pans... are they far away?

Because the function of a non-greasy slotted spoon is quite extraordinary, which imposes high demands on the cooking environment, having these non-slip chopsticks is just perfect for Fu Yu.

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