Many of the industry associations in China are just decorations, and they are basically submissive under the management of relevant departments, just like a group of lost lambs after making up for the siege, and they have no idea at all.

In comparison, the Chinese Cooking and Food Association seems much tougher, just like many ancient industries, it still retains a spirit of struggle and due integrity.

For example, after changing from the elite special first and special second titles to the popular technician title, the Huaxia Food Association fought against the superior authorities several times. Although each struggle ended in vain, it was much better than those industries that were submissive.

Today, when several veteran chefs retired, the Food Association, which had been holding on for more than ten or twenty years, finally waited for Zhou Dong, a person who could carry the flag.

This chef Zhou is not only young enough, but also has the blood and energy that young people should have. He is also valued by people in Kyoto, with a deep background.

With his participation, there are many articles to write in this industry's "Special First-level Chef Upgrade Test". Maybe this opportunity can force the relevant departments to agree to the association's requirements - externally, new professional titles such as technicians can be retained, internally, the China Cooking and Food Association will restart this old hierarchy system. This is the long-planned plan of the "old guys" of China. Now with Zhou Dong's participation, they are one step closer to success.

"Chef Zhou...yes, now you should be respectfully called Chef Zhou?

After we parted in Xiangjiang, we haven’t seen each other for a few months. I didn’t expect you to be here today…”

In the courtyard where the trees are sparsely shaved, there are more than twenty smiling old people sitting. In addition to the industry leaders in more than 20 provinces who participated in this "internal upgrade trial", there is also an old acquaintance of Zhou Dong. It is Cai Chongjiu who appeared in the Xiangjiang Food Competition.

The old man looked up and down at Zhou Dong, his eyebrows and eyes crowded with smiles. It was obvious that he was very happy because of Zhou Dong's appearance, which shows that he was also one of the supporters of restoring the "old system".

Among the twenty masters of diligent masters here, some of them are familiar with Zhou Dong, such as the four old men of Dong Qishen and Wang Haibin, and some of them have witnessed Zhou Dong's cooking skills in Chu Dushi and witnessed the whole process of accepting the contemporary divine chef Shi Buyu as his disciple.

Although some of them have no interaction with Zhou Dong, they are also respectful and aweful to the young chef from the bottom of their hearts. They are inevitably a little nervous when they occasionally meet Zhou Dong's eyes. After all, the more they follow the "old system" they are diligent in, the more they understand that the superiors and subordinates cannot transcend between chefs, and they have vaguely regarded Zhou Dong as the leader of everyone.

Only Cai Chongjiu was still so free and easy. He smiled and looked at Zhou Aiguodao standing beside Zhou Dong: "Is this your student?"

Well, with his qualifications, it was difficult to directly participate in the upgrade trial of the first-level chef. However, since our upgrade is in the old system, the qualifications and other aspects are actually drizzling. The first thing we value is to teach the teacher..."

Zhou Aiguo stood beside Zhou Dong, and his temperament was much more concentrated than the fledgling African boy back then, especially his eyes were shining and he had no fear at all. Instead, he was a little impatient to try his skills.

As the "honor judge" for the upgraded examination, Yuan Zidan was sitting next to Zhou Dong at this moment. Looking at this proud disciple who was half cultivated by himself, he couldn't help but feel a little proud.

It won’t take long before Huaxia Qinxing will know that the contemporary master of Suiyuan and Chu Zhou joined forces to cultivate disciples. Moreover, this disciple is gifted and can become the real "special level" recognized by Chu Zhou at the age of 20. This is much better than the technician exam and the title of senior technician. It can be seen that when it comes to training students, Mr. Yuan and Chu Zhou are just as clever!

"Haha, Mr. Cai, the so-called famous teachers produce great disciples. First, the patriotism was made by Chef Zhou, and then followed me in Suiyuan to study cooking skills for many days. He was naturally qualified to participate."

"What the owner of Suiyuan said is not bad, and this is exactly what I want to say."

Wang Haibin looked at Zhou Dong with a smile and said, "The decent chef disciple is also the descendant of the Suiyuan cuisine system. What else can I say? I think it is not an exaggeration to directly award him a special first-class chef. There is also a precedent for diligent work in our China."

What is Zhou Dong’s identity now? Putting aside the unborn chefs, he is the person with the highest "position" in China, not to mention that he also accepted two chefs as his disciples.

What is the identity of a judge? In the eyes of all the masters of diligence, this is just a necessary procedure for Zhou Dong to expand his influence. After that, what should be before him should be how to determine the Chinese cuisine. Who can speak more than this young chef?

No matter which Chinese cuisine is set in, it will affect the interests of the entire cuisine. For the benefit of this cuisine, patting the young chef's flattery will not only not be ashamed, but it will be a kind of greatness and glory! So even with Wang Haibin's reserve, he will not blush.

"That's right, what else is there to discuss? Zhou Aiguo is of course qualified!"

"If the disciples of the God Chef are not qualified to participate, will our upgrade be a joke?"

"According to me, there is no need to be such a trouble. The disciple of the God Chef should directly obtain the identity of a special-level chef. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that the God Chef Zhou had no vision and accepted a cowardly disciple, and he didn't even have the strength of a special-level chef?"

"I'll discuss it! There's no need to bother Zhou Aiguo to take the upgrade exam..."

More than twenty old men with white hair expressed their affirmation and importance to Zhou Aiguo, and they had no intention of flattery at all, because this matter should have been like this. Some people even expressed some anger and confusion about Zhou Aiguo, a disciple of the God-Cook, who had to take the exam. Isn’t this a waste of Zhou Aiguo and everyone’s time? It is unfair to other chefs!

All right......

Yan Qingshan smiled unconsciously.

This most awesome master of China Dixing is actually not a good cook. He has been the president of the China Cooking and Food Association for many years and has devoted himself entirely to industry management. However, although his cooking skills inevitably decline, his prestige in China Dixing is extremely high, and he can be said to be the first person under the God Chef.

With his eyesight, how can I not tell that Zhou Dong will be in trouble soon?

These masters present belong to major cuisines. Now they show goodwill to Zhou Aiguo, which is equivalent to showing goodwill to Zhou Dong. When the Chinese cuisine is determined in the future, I am afraid that this chef Zhou will find it difficult to cook...

Yan Qingshan thought about it and reminded Zhou Dong in a suggestive tone: "Chef Zhou, the opinions of all judges still make sense, but Zhou Aiguo is your disciple after all, so I wonder how you considered it?"

Zhou Dong smiled slightly, looked at Yan Qingshan gratefully before saying, "I appreciate your kindness, but patriotism is still very young, so it will be beneficial for him to go through some tests.

Let’s do this. Since I am the main judge, if Patriotic takes the exam with other chefs, even if it is fair, it will be regarded as unfair. So he doesn’t need to follow the process to take the upgrade test. I will take my own disciples in front of the judges.

Patriotism, do you have confidence?”

Zhou Aiguo clenched his fists: "Teacher, I have it!"

"That's good, but it should be noted in advance that the test questions I set will only be more difficult than normal exams, so listen carefully.

Today you have to cook at least 12 dishes, cold dishes, snacks, hot dishes, and sweet soup. The dishes can be from the eight major cuisines or from various side dishes, but they must be matched reasonably.

In addition, if I want to see your carving skills, I also have to have barbecue. You can decide what to grill yourself.
Chapter completed!