153: Meet

Led by the person in charge, Manager Li quickly walked towards the flower garden in the northeast corner of the plaza.

However, just as they reached the entrance of the flower garden path, both of them suddenly froze.

Coming towards them, wasn't it Chairman Neng Xing and Neng Tong, the grandfather and granddaughter?

After a moment of surprise, Manager Li reacted quickly, stepping forward a few paces and greeting them with a smile.

"President Neng, what a coincidence to run into you again!"

Chairman Neng Xing was also a bit surprised, but seeing the direction Manager Li and the person in charge were heading, he vaguely guessed something.

But he didn't say anything, just nodded.

"It is quite a coincidence."

Seeing Chairman Neng Xing's taciturn demeanor, Manager Li smiled and stepped aside, clearing the path behind him.

"President Neng, please."

Chairman Neng Xing nodded and walked straight into the flower garden.

Neng Tong smiled apologetically at Manager Li and quickly followed him.

Manager Li's expression was a bit stiff, then he rubbed his nose, feeling truly awkward at this moment.

He had thought the other party was just out for a stroll in the plaza, but he hadn't expected them to also be looking for this young boss.

However, as a businessman, his psychological adjustment ability was quite strong, so he quickly led the person in charge to follow behind Chairman Neng Xing.

At the same time, he was also guessing what kind of relationship this young boss had with Chairman Neng Xing.

And this would determine what attitude he should adopt towards this young boss later on.

If the young boss had a deep relationship with Chairman Neng Xing, then from now on, the young boss would be his honored guest.

Although he felt distressed that most of the food exhibition's foot traffic was siphoned away, as long as he maintained a good relationship with the young boss, it would be equivalent to maintaining a good relationship with Chairman Neng Xing.

And with a good relationship with Chairman Neng Xing, his company would usher in rapid development!

But if there was no significant relationship between the young boss and Chairman Neng Xing, then he would have to have a talk with this young boss.

As the saying goes, blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents.

He had finally managed to secure such an opportunity to hold a large food exhibition, just as he was about to make his mark.

As a result, on the very first day, he was disrupted by this young boss; it was impossible for him not to have some complaints.

While Manager Li was deep in thought, he unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the path.

Just then, the evening breeze blew, carrying a rich fragrance that wafted over the faces of the four of them.

The person in charge couldn't help but exclaim.

"It smells so good, this is simply too fragrant!"

Manager Li was also surprised, and couldn't help but sniff a few more times, immediately his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his mouth began to secrete saliva wildly.

"Is this... the aroma of beggar's chicken!"

Previously, he had only heard the person in charge say that the beggar's chicken attracted many people to queue, but merely hearing the description really couldn't convey how the beggar's chicken tasted.

But at this moment, just smelling the aroma, his saliva almost drooled out.

He considered himself to have eaten many good things; rare ingredients for ordinary families like abalone, shark fin, and lobsters, he had eaten them so much he was tired of them.

Over time, in his opinion, so-called delicacies were just that.

But now, he realized how shallow he had been, like a frog in a well, mistakenly believing the sky in the well to be the whole world.

As he was sighing with emotion, he suddenly noticed that Chairman Neng Xing in front had already quickened his pace, and his originally slightly hunched back had straightened up.

"Hmm?"

Countless conjectures flashed through Manager Li's mind for a moment.

No matter how long the path, there is always an end.

Before long, the four of them successively walked past the corner of the path, passed through the archway at the flower garden entrance, and saw the scene inside the flower garden.

Dozens of men and women were seen, each holding a beggar's chicken, eating heartily, their mouths greasy, and exclaiming with satisfaction.

And the fragrance they had smelled earlier was now incredibly rich.

With just a light sniff, the aroma filling the air would eagerly rush into their noses.

"Grrrrumble."

Almost simultaneously, Manager Li and the person in charge both heard the sound of each other's stomachs rumbling.

Awkward expressions immediately appeared on both their faces.

"Ahem."

Manager Li lightly coughed, just about to ask the person in charge to identify which one was the young boss.

But he saw that Neng Tong had already led Chairman Neng Xing towards a young man in the center of the flower garden.

Manager Li blinked, an incredible thought flashing through his mind.

"Could this young man be that exceptionally skilled young boss? He's actually this young?"

This was simply too exaggerated!

To possess such skill, one must have years of arduous practice.

Moreover, according to the person in charge, this young man knew more than just beggar's chicken.

He must have started practicing his culinary skills from the womb, and even then, it would be impossible!

As Manager Li was fantasizing due to his shock, Chairman Neng Xing had already walked in front of Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan had already seen an old man walking towards him, but he wasn't sure if the other party was looking for him, so he hadn't stood up.

But now that it was confirmed, it would be impolite for him to remain seated.

Lu Chuan quickly stood up, a hint of doubt appearing on his face at the same time.

However, before he could speak, Chairman Neng Xing said with a joyful expression:

"Excellent, excellent, truly talented in youth! Young friend, could you tell this old man about your lineage?"

Lu Chuan's doubt deepened a little upon hearing this.

Although it was impolite to say so, he really wanted to ask:

Who are you? You ask about my lineage as soon as we meet?

Neng Tong seemed to have seen through Lu Chuan's thoughts and quickly spoke apologetically.

"Young boss, I'm so sorry! My grandpa is quite straightforward, but he means no harm! Oh, by the way, he is the President of the Yinhua City Culinary Association. He heard about you this time, so he came to meet you."

Lu Chuan nodded in realization upon hearing this.

He looked around, then pulled over two stools, motioning for them to sit down and chat.

"Elder, it's not convenient to disclose my specific lineage. May I ask what brings you here? Surely it's not just to simply get to know me?"

Having run a stall for so long, he often had to deal with all sorts of people.

Lu Chuan had also learned the skill of reading people and speaking accordingly.

Since the other party was straightforward, he would get straight to the point.

Seeing Lu Chuan being so direct, Chairman Neng Xing's smile became even more pronounced.

Direct was good, direct suited his temperament!

Unlike some people who hand over business cards as soon as they meet, almost writing 'flattery' on their faces.

Manager Li, standing not far away, suddenly sneezed.

He rubbed his nose, wondering if he had caught a cold.

But he quickly dismissed it, continuing to eavesdrop, and at the same time, he had made a judgment.

President Neng, who was usually unsmiling towards him, was actually chatting and laughing with this young boss. It seemed their relationship was quite deep!

Manager Li stroked his chin, and a plan quickly formed in his mind.

At this moment, Lu Chuan's expression had become quite fascinating.

He pointed to himself, saying incredulously:

"You want me to... compete?"

Chairman Neng Xing also seemed a little embarrassed, his old face reddening, but he still coughed a few times and continued:

"This concerns the honor of Yinhua City's culinary world, so I hope young friend will not decline!"

Lu Chuan's face showed some difficulty.

He instinctively didn't want to go.

What 'honor of the culinary world'? What did that have to do with him?

He was just a street vendor, quietly accepting the system's stall tasks and earning some hard-earned money. Wasn't that good enough?

Why waste his time competing in some silly contest for a bunch of strangers.

Although with his current culinary skills, he considered himself unmatched, it still took up his time.

"Since young friend..."

Chairman Neng Xing sensed Lu Chuan's reluctance, and his face immediately darkened, then he gave a wry smile and was about to stand up and leave.

But Neng Tong subtly tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to rush.

Chairman Neng Xing was puzzled, but knowing that his granddaughter always had ideas, he realized there might still be a turn of events, and hope rekindled in his heart.

Then he saw Neng Tong move her stool to about twenty centimeters in front of Lu Chuan, almost knee-to-knee, to the point where he could even feel her warm breath.

Her pair of beautiful large eyes just quietly looked at Lu Chuan, without saying a word.

Chairman Neng Xing was instantly dumbfounded.

Then he saw Lu Chuan's face turn red, and he kept shifting his butt backward, almost losing his balance and falling over.

"Nonsense!"

Chairman Neng Xing finally couldn't help but exclaim.

He had thought his granddaughter was eloquent, but it turned out she was using a honey trap!

Hearing Chairman Neng Xing's reprimand, Neng Tong couldn't help but pout, obediently returning to her previous seat, but she still grumbled in her heart.

Her grandpa was really an old-fashioned person. To deal with such a talented young man, wasn't using a honey trap the quickest way?

Besides, the young boss had such great skills, was good-looking, and was supported by so many diners, which showed his character was also good. This was simply the perfect boyfriend candidate.

She wasn't losing anything at all, okay?

However, if the honey trap couldn't be used, she wasn't out of options.

Neng Tong gave her grandpa a knowing look, signaling him to calm down, then she furrowed her brows and sighed heavily.