Since the Seventh Dining Hall hasn't officially opened yet, aside from tea, Jiang Yu didn't actually prepare any alcohol or beverages, so Liu Shurong brought two bottles of Maotai wine today.

But now that the banquet is almost over, those two bottles of Maotai haven't even been opened!

Of course, it's not because Liu Shurong forgot, but because the food is just too delicious. Everyone's busy grabbing dishes to eat, who has time for wine?

Persuading people to drink at this moment would just interrupt others from getting the food!

So, seeing that no one had any intention of drinking, Liu Shurong simply didn't open them.

Although the two bottles weren't opened, they certainly have a purpose. Someone like her wouldn't do anything lacking in consideration.

Everyone feasted heartily, the twelve dishes were eaten clean, and some plates didn't even have soup left. Who knows who was so indiscreet that they drank all the soup!

But by now, everyone was satisfied, lounging back in their chairs, one hand on their belly, the other with a toothpick, faces full of satisfaction:

"This food is really delicious. If my stomach weren't already full, I'd want another round!"

"It's truly a rare delicacy. At least here in Jiangzhou, you won't find a place with food better than this!"

"Hey, you're thinking too small. It's not just Jiangzhou; I bet you can't find a place this good in all of Huaxia."

"Oh dear, I think I'm getting addicted. I probably won't last long before I have to come back!"

"Really? Lao Bear, we've been friends for years. If you're coming, you've got to invite me too!"

"..."

Everyone was enjoying themselves, and conversations flowed more easily, with some harmless jokes sprinkled in.

Just then, Director Liu, as if he suddenly remembered something, turned to Liu Shurong and asked:

"Xiaoliu, I noticed you seemed quite familiar with the waiter serving the dishes here. Is the chef of this place someone you know?"

Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Liu Shurong. The chef's skills were so high that the food made everyone happy, and such a person definitely warranted some attention.

No matter the field, if you reach the pinnacle, you earn respect from others.

Let alone if you're a great chef?

Because, in this vast world, eating is truly the greatest!

Liu Shurong seemed to have anticipated Director Liu's question. She smiled gently, nodded, and said:

"I do know the chef. To be honest, he's actually a big benefactor to our family!"

Director Liu perked up with interest: "Oh? How so?"

Others pricked up their ears, afraid of missing a single word.

They all wanted to know how a chef became such a benefactor to a wealthy family in Qiantang.

"It's not something that's easy to explain in detail."

Liu Shurong didn't disclose Lele's condition. As a mother, she naturally didn't want to talk about her son's pain with others.

However, she did say,

"I can only say that the reason Lele came to Jiangzhou to study was mainly because of this chef."

Niu Wenlin and Fan Chuliang exchanged surprised glances.

Though familiar with Jiang Yu, they hadn't realized he not only knew Liu Shurong but was also a benefactor to her family.

What did Jiang Yu do to make Liu Shurong feel this grateful?

It's hard to fathom!

And Director Liu, hearing Liu Shurong, although disappointed at not learning the details, figured there must be significant "favor" at play, seeing as Liu Shurong's son moved to Jiangzhou for his education...

Apparently, this "favor" must be immense!

Thinking this, Director Liu smacked his lips, smiling:

"Ah, the dishes this chef made today were truly exquisite and flavorful!

I wonder if we might have the chance to meet this chef later, so we can properly thank him?"

Everyone agreed enthusiastically:

"Yes, indeed, with such delicious food, we must meet the chef!"

"We should express our gratitude properly; I never imagined Huaxia cuisine could be done so well in my lifetime!"

"Director Liu is right! You shouldn't forget the person who digs the well when you drink the water; similarly, we shouldn't forget the chef when we eat."

"..."

"He should come by later."

Liu Shurong originally intended to ask the leaders present to support the Seventh Dining Hall more, but after a moment of thought, she swallowed her words.

The food Jiang Yu makes is so delicious; just consider the student dining hall on the first floor. If Jiang University didn't restrict outsiders, more people would come to the Seventh Dining Hall.

Now that he has opened the Seventh Dining Room on the second floor, mainly targeting off-campus people, once the word spreads, the phone for booking private rooms will be ringing non-stop, no doubt.

There are only eight private rooms in total, which would get snatched up in no time!

The leaders want to come again, but it's uncertain if they can book a private dining room...

Just as these thoughts were running through his mind, the door to the room was gently knocked, and everyone turned to see Jiang Yu dressed in a white chef's outfit, carrying a tray with a large steaming bowl of soup, entering the room.

He placed the final bowl of soup on the table, stood up straight, and looked around with a smile, saying:

"Hello everyone, welcome to Dining Room Seven, I am the manager and chef here!

To show gratitude for your visit, I have specially prepared this Mushroom and Meat Slice Soup, please enjoy it slowly!"

Jiang Yu was just completing a procedure by bringing this last dish, both to give Liu Shurong face and because Yan Tongtong mentioned that Niu Wenlin and Fan Chuliang, along with some other school leaders, were here. Therefore, he thought it best not to hide and avoid meeting them.

Now that the procedure was complete, he naturally should retreat, since the leaders still needed to eat.

However, contrary to Jiang Yu's expectations, just as he was about to turn, a guest exclaimed:

"You're the chef? You made all those dishes?"

"Ah, yes!"

Jiang Yu was momentarily stunned, then realized and nodded, "I am the only chef here."

"Wow! You're really amazing!"

The guest looked at Jiang Yu in awe, commenting,

"I've seen those famous chefs, but they are all over forty. Cooking has no shortcuts; it relies on personal hard work.

Yet, you look so young and cook better than those chefs in their forties or fifties...

It's truly unbelievable!"

What was Jiang Yu supposed to say to that?

He couldn't tell them he had a cheat code, could he?

So he just smiled politely and said, "Thank you for your compliment!"

Just after he thanked them, another slightly younger guest impatiently asked:

"By the way, young chef, what's your name? Your food is so delicious, if I want to come again next time, how can I contact you?"

"I am Jiang Yu, everyone calls me Xiaojiang."

Jiang Yu smiled at him and continued,

"Dining Room Seven hasn't officially opened for business yet. It will take about two more days, and by then we'll have a reservation phone line for Dining Room Seven."

After saying this, he turned to look at Fan Chuliang and Niu Wenlin, then said to the guest,

"At that time, you can contact Minister Fan or Minister Niu to get the reservation hotline number."

Jiang Yu answered a few more questions from others, then turned and left the private room.

There were so many dishes just made in the kitchen, they needed to be cleaned up properly.

After Jiang Yu left, everyone turned their gaze to Fan Chuliang and Niu Wenlin, making the two of them feel uncomfortable.

Seeing Principal He also looking over with curiosity, Niu Wenlin had to clear his throat twice and begin to speak:

"This Xiaojiang is a senior in the Philosophy Department of Jiang University, he's not even graduated yet! Oh, and he's been admitted to the School of Humanities for his Master's, starting in September he'll be a graduate student."

Director Liu and others were immediately astonished.

They had thought that Jiang Yu, being so young, must have learned cooking from a master since his early teens, only to find out, unexpectedly, that he was a top university student!

A graduate student opening a restaurant, personally cooking and serving dishes, you must not have heard of such a bizarre story, right?

"Smart people are successful at everything they do, this saying really makes sense."

Director Liu couldn't help but admire, clicking his tongue and saying,

"Look at Xiaojiang, being a top student is one thing, but he also cooks so well!

Ordinary people find it difficult to accomplish even one thing, let alone two!"

"Yes, not only smart but also hardworking! Xiaojiang doesn't seem as restless as other young people, he gives a down-to-earth and stable feeling, young people like him find everything easier."

"Well, now I have something to brag about, a prospective graduate student personally cooked me a whole table of dishes, and they were delicious, who else can claim that?"

"..."

The group continued chatting aimlessly, getting further off-topic, until someone couldn't help but exclaim:

"Haha, let's not beat around the bush, if no one is interested in this Mushroom and Meat Slice Soup that Xiaojiang served, then I'm going for it!"

No sooner had these words been spoken than the others objected, chatting away:

"I've had my eye on it all along, just watching to see who couldn't resist, turns out Lao Hu had the weakest resolve!"

"This is the last bowl of soup, no monopolizing! My stomach might be full, but my mouth isn't agreeing!"

"This mushroom soup smells incredibly delicious, needless to say, the taste must be fabulous, let's not fight, everyone can have a little!"

"Exactly, exactly! This last bowl of soup shouldn't go to waste!"

"..."

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