I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

There's absolutely no problem with advancing; the staff are very certain of that.

Chapter 910 A formidable opponent

After all, the assessment this time focused on knife skills, and in the staff's opinion, Da Cong Ya's knife skills were flawless. He was sure to get an excellent score and secure a place in the top 32. After all, he had personally witnessed how Da Cong Ya slowly combined so many vegetables into a duck, especially the tofu skin, which was simply amazing. Under Da Cong Ya's ingenious preparation, these tofu slices were transformed into the shape of duck skin, and their texture was exactly the same as duck skin. This was nothing short of a miracle.

"Maybe it's because the 'Green Onion Duck' is actually a duck?" The staff member was a little curious. For some reason, he felt that the 'roast duck' in front of him looked so lifelike, as if it would really turn into a roast duck with a meaty aroma at any moment. Moreover, the shape and appearance of the duck were very good, and it was basically the same as the real thing, which made the staff member even more curious.

However, Farfetch'd is still working on it. It is very serious when it prepares food, which it learned from Heath. After all, Heath is always very serious when cooking and never gets distracted. So, Farfetch'd has also learned some of the relevant skills from Heath.

So the staff didn't ask anything. Even the staff member recording the video looked surprised. He had never seen such a lifelike roast duck before. The photographer even thought that if this giant green onion duck couldn't make it to the semi-finals, he would suspect that there was some kind of shady deal behind it.

Heath was unaware that the dishes made by the leek duck had already dazzled the staff. At this moment, he was watching with great interest as a very burly man was carving something. Although it was called carving, the man was using a kitchen knife, albeit a different size. It could also be considered a kind of knife skill, so no one around him intended to stop him. The man in front of him swung the kitchen knife, chopping at the iceberg in front of him one slice at a time.

Soon, an iceberg slowly transformed into a unique shape. Hiss was stunned for a moment, and then he was surprised to find that the iceberg in front of him had actually turned into the shape of a Pokémon. Moreover, Hiss was certain that the fish in front of him was Wailord, after all, Wailord's body was very large and memorable, just like a rectangle.

"Whale King? What is he doing?" Heath was very curious. The man in front of him had not stopped moving. He was still busy, busy dealing with all sorts of things. He took out some ingredients and even a cork like the ones used on wine bottles. Heath had a feeling that the man in front of him might have some extraordinary ideas.

As the man continued cooking, Heath became increasingly convinced that the man's creativity was truly remarkable, and his culinary skills and knife work were also outstanding, leaving no room for criticism. Heath felt that this man might become a formidable rival to the scallion duck. As a chef, he could tell the man's culinary skills were quite good, and in Heath's opinion, the man's culinary skills were not much different from his own.

"What ingenious skill!" Heath exclaimed. Watching the man plug the spot where Wailord was spouting water, he was quite certain of what the man intended to do. The ice sculpture of Wailord in front of him was almost finished. He just needed to wait a while longer, and when the cork was removed, the seasonings would gush out, just like Wailord spouting water. It would be a very pleasing sight.

Then these seasonings will fall onto the ingredients placed next to them, so that the guests can enjoy the food. The key point is that it looks very good and is very cool, attracting people's attention. Just like in the past, some seafood restaurants would use shovels as containers to serve seafood and then bring it to the guests. A shovelful of seafood would be poured in, giving people a very fresh feeling.

However, compared to that unartistic shovel, this Wailord is truly impressive. The ingenious design, combined with the use of some of the Pokémon's own structures to achieve the desired effect, shows that this chef's creativity and ability to handle ingredients are quite good. So far, there seems to be nothing wrong with his cooking skills.

Just as Heath had expected, as the man pulled out the cork, Wailord sprayed out a lot of seasonings, which landed on the surrounding ingredients. The staff also gave their evaluation without hesitation. Heath clicked his tongue. He had thought that Farfetch'd was a sure thing, but he didn't expect there to be a formidable opponent here. Indeed, one should not underestimate anyone.

When Heath returned, the Farfetch'd competition had ended, but since scores still needed to be calculated and the top 32 winners announced, no one had left. Heath also saw the delicious dish on Farfetch'd's table: a roast duck.

"Big Green Duck, your idea is pretty good." Heath had a sharp eye and immediately saw what was so special about the roast duck that Big Green Duck had made. He couldn't help but praise it. From its shape and appearance, the roast duck in front of him looked exactly like a real roast duck, but Heath could still tell that it was not a roast duck, but a vegetarian dish, a roast duck made up of many vegetarian dishes.

It has to be said that based on this roast duck alone, Heath felt that Farfetch'd was a sure thing to make it into the top 32. And the result was just as Heath expected. Farfetch'd successfully made it into the top 32 and earned the qualification to go to the TV station to film the show tomorrow. This time, the staff did not reveal the topic, but only reminded Heath and Farfetch'd that they needed to be on time. Heath also planned to be on time, but that meant that he might not be able to do business, since he had to go in the morning.

Heath chuckled and carried Farfetch'd back to the dining car. On the way, however, Heath noticed that the man who had created the impressive ice whale king was staring at him and Farfetch'd beside him. Heath didn't think much of it, assuming that the man had discovered Farfetch'd's culinary skills and wanted to see what his rival looked like.

Back on the dining car, Heath saw Mew looking at Farfetch'd with envy. Heath immediately guessed what the little guy was thinking. After all, Mew was a bit of a show-off, so it was perfectly normal for him to envy Farfetch'd for being in the spotlight.

"Dream, do you also want to be a chef?" Heath asked with a smile.

Chapter 911 Dream also wants to be a chef?

Dream nodded seriously. Heath was stunned. He really didn't expect Dream to actually agree. He had just taken the question as a casual remark. After all, Dream loved playing games, while Heath thought Dream probably preferred to be a couch potato. He was quite surprised that Dream wanted to be a chef. However, strictly speaking, it was probably a good thing. But Heath still needed to confirm it.

Becoming a chef, or learning anything else, is not something that can be decided casually on a whim. After all, learning is, frankly speaking, a kind of torture for many people. For example, one of Heath's college roommates wanted to learn piano on his own, so he enthusiastically bought an electronic keyboard and enrolled in a piano training class. However, he gave up after only a few days of learning, and the electronic keyboard gathered dust in the dormitory for three years. In the end, he sold it to a freshman before graduation.

The chef profession may seem simple, but it is actually quite difficult. However, it also depends on what kind of chef you want to become. Some chefs, such as royal chefs or those who can open their own private restaurants and charge high prices, are generally very difficult to become because they not only need solid basic skills, but also a certain degree of innovation and very high requirements for culinary skills. However, if you are just cooking at home, then there are not too many requirements, and you don't even need to learn things like flipping the wok.

"Dream, are you sure? Farfetch'd, tell Dream how much hardship you've endured since you decided to become a chef." Heath glanced at Dream. Although Heath would be happy if Dream really became a chef, since Farfetch'd would have someone to relieve him, Heath still needed to confirm. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if Dream didn't want to learn after a few days. Developing a lazy personality wouldn't be good for Dream either.

Upon hearing this, Mew pulled Farfetch'd aside to whisper something. Heath knew that Mew was communicating with Farfetch'd to understand how hard Farfetch had been studying lately, so he didn't say anything and just waited with his arms crossed.

"Heath, is Mew going to be a chef too?" Kirlian walked over curiously and stood obediently beside Hisath. Then she reached out and grabbed Hisath's clothes. Hisath didn't mind. Kirlian always grabbed his clothes like this, and Hisath was used to it. Back when Kirlian was still Ralts, she liked to grab his clothes and stand next to him.

"Probably? But I'm not sure if the little guy will get used to it." Hiss shrugged. Hiss did intend to find something for Mew to do, as this would help Mew integrate into his family. Hiss was different from other trainers; his Pokémon didn't need to battle or win championships. They just needed to help him cook. Hiss hadn't thought about having Pokémon do chores before, but Farfetch'd, Snorlax, and even Ralts, which joined later, all volunteered to help him.

So now there aren't any Pokémon in Hiss's food truck that have nothing to do all day. Even Snorlax, who sleeps all day, often helps Hiss with chores. It can make ice balls or other strange things. Hiss heard from Snorlax that it is researching how to make more different and nicer ice balls.

However, Heath was more concerned about Snorlax's dream. He hadn't forgotten that Snorlax wanted to be a singer. But lately, whenever Heath talked to Snorlax about it, Snorlax would seem a little conflicted and embarrassed. Heath even wanted to sign Snorlax up for a singing competition, but Snorlax still disagreed, and Heath didn't have any good ideas.

"Being a chef seems like a very tough job, but it's also a very impressive profession!" Kirlia thought of how Hiss had cooked for her before, and the happiness she felt when she tasted her first bite of the food. It was from that moment that Kirlia realized how amazing chefs were. At that time, Kirlia was still a little apprehensive, but as she ate the delicious food, her anxiety seemed to subside considerably.

"Oh? Why do you think it's impressive?" Heath was a little curious. He would naturally agree that it was hard work, after all, being a chef is really hard work, he knew it all too well. But as for being impressive, Heath really didn't know what Kirullian meant by impressive.

"Because those humans who eat the food Heath makes are all very happy! That kind of happiness lingers in the food truck!" Kirlia said earnestly. Heath then remembered that although Kirlia had evolved, she was still a Psychic Pokémon that could sense other people's emotions. However, it was also for this reason that Kirlia and Ralts rarely appeared in front of strangers unless they were sure that the other person was a kind-hearted person.

“Because eating delicious food is also a kind of enjoyment.” Heath smiled. Unless someone is born without a sense of taste, most people have their own favorite flavors. The desire for food is the most basic human need for survival, so it is very normal for humans to like eating delicious food.

Kirullian nodded, remembering how she had always felt happy when she ate the food Heath made.

At this moment, Mew came over with Farfetch'd. It was clear that Mew was conflicted, and its expression was also very conflicted. However, it still looked at Heath firmly and reiterated its desire to become a chef. Heath didn't say anything after hearing this. Sometimes people's confidence is like this. They always feel that their willpower is very strong and can withstand all difficulties and obstacles, but they only know how difficult it is when they actually do it.

This is why, out of so many people who buy gym memberships, less than half actually stick to going for at least six months.

“Since you insist on this, then I will start training you to be a chef starting the day after tomorrow.” Heath smiled. The reason for the day after tomorrow was that it was quite late today, and he also needed to go to the Farfetch’s Duck competition tomorrow, so he didn’t have much time. He simply decided to postpone it to the day after tomorrow, which also gave Dream some time to consider, so that the little guy wouldn’t act impulsively.

"Great!" Dreamy was full of energy.

Chapter 912 How to cook with Psychic Pokémon?

"...So, you're struggling with how to teach Mew?" In a beautifully decorated villa, Cynthia lay on the bed, swinging her legs, and smiling as she chatted with her boyfriend on the phone.

This is a resting place prepared by the Kanto League for Cynthia. After all, as the champion of the Sinnoh region, Cynthia deserves this kind of treatment.

In fact, if Cynthia hadn't refused to stay in a nice place, the Kanto League originally planned to have her stay at the best underwater hotel in Cerulean City. There was a Champion Suite there, and the hotel rooms were located right in the ocean, making them very unique and beautiful. The furniture, environment, and safety were all top-notch. The hotel itself was even very willing to let Cynthia stay there for free, since Cynthia was a real champion. If she really stayed there, then the Champion Suite would truly be a Champion Suite, which could serve as a promotional tool.

But Cynthia refused, which was quite disappointing.

“Yeah, I was thinking that Mew might just be a passing fancy, but even if it is, I still need to figure out how to get through these next few days.” Heath pinched his temples with some distress. He was lying on his bed, while Mew was still outside playing games with Zoroark. Heath’s instruction wouldn’t start until the day after tomorrow, so Mew could rest for now.

Now, however, it was Heath who was troubled. After all, Heath had thought that Mew wouldn't agree, but Mew actually chose to continue the inspection, which was quite unexpected for Heath. However, Heath was immediately caught in a dilemma. Teaching a human to cook was no problem for him, and teaching Farfetch'd was no problem for him either, but Mew was a Psychic Pokémon. Just by looking at its short arms, Heath knew that it was impossible to expect Mew to practice flipping woks and pans like him or Farfetch'd.

After all, this is a Psychic Pokémon, which is quite unique among all Pokémon. So, Hiss's initial idea was to have Mew use its psychic powers to cook. However, the problem is that he has no experience in teaching Psychic Pokémon to cook, so he is a little uneasy. Hiss also doesn't want to be a teacher who misleads others.

"Actually, there's nothing to worry about. Mew is a Psychic Pokémon, and Psychic Pokémon are very intelligent, so you just need to tell it how to cook normally. Who knows, it might even give you a surprise." Cynthia smiled happily, lazily stretching, her fair toes seemingly glowing under the light.

Heath stroked his chin, thinking that his girlfriend's words made sense. After all, Mew was a Psychic Pokémon, and there were basically no stupid Psychic Pokémon. Moreover, Heath realized that he had just forgotten one thing: although he really didn't know how to teach Psychic Pokémon, he knew Mr. Codd. As a veteran Psychic Pokémon, Mr. Codd might be able to give him some advice.

Thinking about this made Heath feel much better. After chatting with Cynthia and agreeing to go watch the Farfetch'd match together the next day, Heath hung up the phone with a smile.

"Are we watching the game with Cynthia tomorrow? For some reason, it feels like I'm watching my own child's sports day." Heath touched his nose. He felt this feeling was strange, as if he and Cynthia were going to their child's elementary school sports day. But if they really had a child, what would they name the child?

Heath fell into deep thought, but then he saw a notification pop up on his phone. This was nothing unusual, as such notifications were quite normal these days. However, just as Heath was about to close it, he noticed a small problem: the content of the message.

It has been reported that the renowned chef of Cerulean City has officially confirmed his participation in this culinary competition today. Meanwhile, the chef…

"A master chef? Is that the guy from before? I wonder if he's really talented or just hyping it up." Heath raised an eyebrow. If it were a celebrity or something, Heath wouldn't care, since he wasn't interested in celebrities. But if it was a master chef, that was quite interesting.

You know, Heath's cooking skills are pretty good now, plus he has all sorts of advantages, so even Heath wouldn't dare to call himself a culinary god. But this man actually dares to call himself a culinary god, and it seems like he's planning to participate in the competition. He doesn't know what's going on, so Heath still clicked in to take a look.

[...The Chef God stated that the cooking competition was a legitimate event, and for a Pokémon without a chef's license to participate was utterly ridiculous. The Chef God would use his superb culinary skills to show others that cooking is not a joke, and the Chef God...]

Heath's eyes narrowed. Good heavens, was this a case of putting one down to praise another? But the one being put down was probably Farfetch'd, since Farfetch'd didn't actually have a chef's license. Strictly speaking, Heath himself hadn't applied for one either; it was Sister Ling who helped him get it. Not having a chef's license just meant he couldn't open his own restaurant. But having Farfetch'd help him out was fine, since Heath had a chef's license and could train apprentices.

Heath curled his lip. This was really interesting. He wanted to see just how skilled this culinary master was.

……

"Boss, that old guy finally agreed!" An employee excitedly hung up the phone and happily told his boss.

"Hmm, that old guy finally agreed, but I guess he felt that none of the contestants were worth his attention, or maybe that old bastard was eyeing the popularity of scallion duck." The man behind him was the person in charge of this cooking competition, and his expression became somewhat excited at the thought that the old bastard had finally taken the bait.

He had long wanted to expose the old man's true colors, but the other party was particularly good at dodging and had a series of smooth-talking techniques, making it very difficult to do so. Now, however, he had finally found an opportunity.

The man had a subordinate deliver a false message to the other party, claiming that the scallion duck was terribly cooked. To trick the old man, he even found food from other rejected contestants and put a few duck feathers on it.

To increase credibility, he even had his subordinates create two 'internal documents'. With so much enticement, the old man finally fell for it. Hard work pays off!

Chapter 913 Officer Jenny's Birthday

The next morning, Heath slept in late, which was unusual for him. After all, he was going to watch the Farfetch'd cooking competition that day, so he didn't plan to work. He intended to have a good rest, but who knew that he would be woken up by the sound of the phone in the morning.

Heath picked up his phone somewhat irritably. He was grumpy when he woke up in the morning, especially when he was woken up by someone. Most people are grumpy when they wake up, but the difference lies in whether they can control it. If they can control it, it won't affect others. If they can't control it or someone else gets caught in the crossfire, then it's more troublesome. However, when Heath saw the caller ID on his phone, all his grumpy mood vanished.

"Good morning, Sister Ling." Heath answered the phone. This Sister Ling was not Officer Jenny from Cerulean City, but Officer Jenny from Evergreen City. However, Sister Ling had gone to Fallen Leaf City with Sister Maple. Heath had met Sister Ling before, but now Heath felt that he probably knew why Sister Ling was calling him. She had probably received the birthday present he had sent.

"Good morning, Heath. I received your gift, and I love it." Ling's usually calm voice held a rare hint of excitement. Heath smiled. He was glad Ling liked it. He had decided to give the gift to her as soon as he received it, since Ling was a banknote collector. This particular banknote was highly sought after by collectors, being rare, and one so well-preserved was extremely rare.

"As long as you like it, Sister Ling." There was a hint of pride in Heath's tone. If it were anyone else, Heath wouldn't care much about what others thought, but if it was someone like Sister Ling or Sister Feng, who were family, and they approved of the gift she gave, then Heath was very happy.

As for the value of the gift, neither Heath nor Officer Jenny cared. After all, it was a gift from family, not from an outsider. If it were from an outsider, Officer Jenny wouldn't have accepted it; it wouldn't be appropriate, as a single banknote is quite valuable. However, since it was a gift from Heath, Officer Jenny naturally accepted it without hesitation. It was a gift from Heath, not someone else, and Heath was also a member of the Officer Jenny family and her brother. Therefore, Officer Jenny felt no guilt in accepting the gift.

"Sister Ling, how is Sister Feng doing lately?" Heath asked, getting dressed as she got up. When she last saw Sister Feng, she was always very busy, but fulfilled. Heath wondered how Sister Feng was doing now. Heath knew her older sister well; Officer Jenny was a restless person who always wanted to do something. Being busy every day was the best option, but this was partly due to the overly leisurely atmosphere of Evergreen City.

"Feng is alright. She's very busy every day, but I think she enjoys it." Jun Shaling sat on the bed with a smile. Today was her birthday, so she had a rare day off. She planned to go to the movies, so Jun Shaling picked up the black stockings by the bed, lifted her feet, and slowly slipped them on. The sunlight shone through the glass onto her body, making her feel warm and cozy.

“Sigh, that’s just how Sister Feng is. Although I think life in Evergreen City is better.” Heath shook his head helplessly. Evergreen City is a very safe place because of Sakaki. There is basically no crime. Even if there is, it can be quickly quelled. Therefore, Officer Jenny in Evergreen City is very leisurely. Heath only learned after joining the Officer Jenny family that Evergreen City is known as the retirement home for Officer Jenny. It can be seen how leisurely Evergreen City is.

“Changqing City is, after all, a place for retirement, and Feng specifically gave that place to some seniors.” Jun Shaling casually placed her phone on the table next to her, while holding her hair tie in her mouth. She then stood up, adjusted her clothes, and began to tie her hair.

"Happy birthday, Ling-jie," Heath said with a smile, and Officer Jenny gave a faint smile in return.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Sister Ling, Heath hung up the phone. Today was Farfetch'd's day to participate in the competition. Registration for the competition started at 10 a.m., and it was only a little past 9 a.m., so there was still plenty of time. Heath went out and helped Farfetch'd and the others wash up. This time, Mew deliberately floated on Heath's head to brush his teeth, making Heath glance at it every now and then. After all, he was worried that Mew might get toothpaste on his head, which would be a real hassle.

Fortunately, Dream was very well-behaved and didn't end up with toothpaste all over Heath's head.

After washing up, Heath drove the food truck toward the TV station, making breakfast along the way. Today, Heath made wontons again, since they were easy to make and filling. However, Heath had come up with a new twist on the filling.

"Huh? What flavor is this?" Zoroark looked at the wontons in his chopsticks with surprise, then asked Heath curiously.

"Sauerkraut and pork." Heath was very calm. The wontons he made today were sauerkraut and pork filling. The taste was not bad, but the sauerkraut tasted a little strange after being cooked. Overall, though, it was alright.

Zoroark couldn't resist taking another bite, then its eyes involuntarily narrowed, and its tail wagged happily. Heath glanced at Zoroark, wondering if this little rascal liked this flavor. If so, then she could keep an eye on this when making breakfast in the future.

After finishing breakfast, the food truck had already stopped in front of the TV station. Heath took Farfetch'd downstairs and saw Cynthia standing in front of the TV station. She was wearing sunglasses and a hat and looked like a big star. Heath walked over with a smile and took Cynthia's hand.

“Farfetch’d looks a little nervous.” Cynthia took Heath’s hand and then glanced at Farfetch’d who was standing next to Heath.

"After all, I'm going to be on TV." Heath said helplessly. Although Farfetch'd seemed very confident yesterday, he was still a little nervous today. However, if Heath knew that he was going to be on TV, he would probably be a little nervous too, which is normal.

Chapter 914 is about Cynthia and Orchid.

Although traditional televisions have fallen behind with the development and progress of the times, and the emergence of mobile phones and computers has reduced people's demand for televisions, some televisions have taken a different path, namely gaming televisions, which are specifically designed for game consoles and have excellent picture quality and refresh rates. However, it must be admitted that televisions have indeed weakened considerably in their original function—broadcasting programs—and are no longer as eye-catching as they were when they first emerged.

Some even sang tragic songs, saying that the end of television was coming. But as the saying goes, life always finds its own way. The end of television has not come. Although television has been gradually replaced in some functions, it has not completely disappeared. Just like when television first appeared, people always thought that radio and newspapers would be replaced by television, but unexpectedly, newspapers and radio are still alive.

It's hard to say how long they can live. After all, when the virtual AI Ai-chan first appeared, some people online even posted pictures saying that Ai-chan would cover Hatsune Miku with a white sheet. But while Hatsune Miku is still alive, Ai-chan has already been declared extinct.

However, the weakness of television sets is also obvious to the naked eye. In the past, a black and white television could gather an entire village to watch, but now even if there is a television in a home, no one may watch it.

However, no matter what, television is television after all, and it always has its own audience. So even though fewer people watch television than before, there are still people who watch it, which is normal. Therefore, it is understandable that the Great Green Duck is nervous.

After verifying the information with the TV station staff, Farfetch'd was taken to the designated contestant area, while Heath and Cynthia couldn't go in and could only sit in the audience outside. However, Heath didn't mind, since he really couldn't go in. This was a cooking competition, not a competition of a kitchen's strength. Of course, if it really came down to a competition, Heath felt that he wouldn't lose.

"It's a good thing it's a cooking show. If it were a variety show, there would probably be even more people." Heath sighed, then led Cynthia inside. However, as soon as they entered, Heath noticed that there were quite a few audience members today, and more importantly, he had gotten a very good seat. It was close to the front, but not so close that he couldn't see what was on stage. This seat could be said to be the best viewing spot in the place.

"Mr. Heath, Ms. Zhulan, welcome." A portly man walked over with a smile. Although he greeted Heath first, Heath immediately realized that the man's main target was his girlfriend Zhulan. Heath immediately understood why he and Cynthia had been able to get such good positions. After all, these days everyone knows that they have a very outstanding girlfriend, and the TV station's censors probably discovered their identities after a quick check.

Having a Pokémon Champion Trainer watching the match will significantly boost television ratings, much like how the presence of famous stars like Messi and Ronaldo at smaller football matches attracts a lot of attention. In this world, Cynthia is undoubtedly a top figure, after all, this is the world of Pokémon, and champions basically stand at the top of this world, looking down on everyone else.