Have you ever seen glowing food? That's why you draw a food-themed anime.

I always felt guilty. If it weren't for me, the teacher wouldn't have been watching the young boss.

...

When Xu Zhou saw that he was about to continue speaking, he immediately told him to stop.

After all, if he really did say it, and it led to a need to change the topic of the discussion, it would be quite troublesome.

"It's okay, don't worry."

Looking at Zhang Wanqiu's worried face, he paused, then asked, "Are you going tonight too? Have you decided what to cook?"

"..."

Zhang Wanqiu pouted: "I don't want to go. It will interfere with my steak selling."

"But I want to watch top players compete, so I'll still go."

The last PK between Xu Zhou and him made him realize how flawed Lei Jie's teaching had been.

This made him doubt his special admission status for the first time.

He didn't even want to be a student at Songbei University anymore.

"Master, I don't want to study under Teacher Lei Jie anymore. I can pay my own tuition. What do you think about me transferring to this school?"

Zhang Wanqiu asked earnestly, "I want to transfer to the Culinary Arts Department of Songnan University so I can come here every day!"

If he continues to use his status as a specially admitted student, he will have to study under Lei Jie for the next few years.

this matter.

He's been thinking about it day and night these past few days, but he still feels it's not right.

...

This remark was immediately overheard by Liu Niannian, a student from the Culinary Arts Department of Songnan University, who was standing nearby.

She was somewhat shocked, but also somewhat pleased.

They've always been dominated by the students from Songbei Culinary University, but the little genius from Songbei University wants to transfer to their university!

Isn't this a victory?

"Didn't you complain that the students at our school were bad?"

"Ah."

Zhang Wanqiu nodded, his tone sincere: "But you guys are so bad, and the school is still teaching you so diligently, which proves that this school is better than I imagined."

"!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Niannian and the others were in an uproar.

"We're not bad at all! The recipes we shared were all our own creations."

"All I know is that it tastes awful."

Zhang Wanqiu paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, at least you guys are very creative."

"Then go and beg Boss Xu."

Jiang Mingzhu, who was busy recruiting people to draw VIP tickets for her, blinked and said, "Little Boss Xu will be a specially recruited teacher at Songnan University in a few days."

“The specially recruited teachers have a lot of power. If they are willing to specially recruit you under their tutelage, you will be their top disciple.”

...

what?

Their boss, Xiao Xu, is about to get a permanent position?

Normally, such special recruitment slots are a privilege reserved for those from imperial chef families.

There is no precedent in the country for someone who has never studied culinary arts and is just a small restaurant owner to become a specially recruited teacher.

The crowd erupted in an instant.

"Boss Xu is awesome!"

"Haha, when I was eating there, I felt that Boss Xu was much more impressive than the people in those other big restaurants!"

"Exactly! It must be for our store's star rating!"

Many people have eaten at Xu Zhou's restaurant multiple times and have long considered it as one of their own.

They spoke much more naturally.

If Mr. Xu's shop becomes number one in the country in the future, wouldn't they be veteran customers?

"!!!"

Zhang Wanqiu's eyes lit up instantly, and his voice boomed, "Teacher! You are my only teacher!"

"I promise I'm willing to work at the teacher's shop from now on!"

Li Sen, standing next to him, raised his voice eight octaves: "Me too!"

"..."

Xu Zhou didn't agree to their request immediately, but said helplessly, "I'm not one yet, and you probably don't only have one way to get into school. You should be able to take the entrance exam again through the normal channels."

After all, the future belongs to them.

Seeing their disappointed looks, Jiang Mingzhu teased, "You guys should try harder. Maybe if you work a little harder, the boss will agree?"

effort?

Suddenly, Zhang Wanqiu thought of something, hesitated for a long time, and then said firmly, "Don't worry, Boss Xu! I know how to work hard!"

"I will definitely work hard tonight!"

"..."

When Xu Zhou saw him clench his fist as if he had made a major decision, he paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay, good luck then."

...

After the store opened, people didn't place orders immediately; instead, they all lined up to fill out forms.

The queue formed several S-shapes, crowding the entrance of the nearby Li Ge's Simple Meal shop, where students were queuing for VIPs at Xu Zhou's shop.

This is a lottery!

What if I win?!

You don't need to pay 500,000 yuan to get a VIP card in your name! The key is that Boss Xu will notify you of the store opening time!

Moreover, you can share this card with the rich kids every week, and you can make reservations yourself one or two days a week.

Isn't this incredibly exhilarating?

One pass to ten and one hundred to pass.

Everyone is here.

When Li Yipeng saw that the area in front of his shop was full of Xu Zhou's students, his expression turned very unpleasant.

The sound of students whispering and discussing could be heard from the front.

"Is this the first time that Boss Xu's VIP membership has caused such a sensation?"

"Of course! Look around, this Li Ge's Simple Meal and that vegetarian restaurant are practically empty... Damn!"

The students in front of them were speechless when they saw the customers of the foot massage parlor upstairs wanting to come down and join in the fun.

The customers at the foot massage parlor were initially just watching the spectacle from the window, but when they saw so many rich kids clamoring to find someone to line up for the VIP lottery, they couldn't sit still anymore.

Those who can afford to wash their feet every day must have some family wealth.

They understand at least one thing.

If so many people are willing to take the initiative to do something, something that even the rich second generation are scrambling to do, then it's bound to be a win-win situation.

...

The VIP form-submitting line continued until the end of the lunch break, and there were still quite a few people there.

Xu Zhou checked the time and could only call his parents to help collect the forms before heading to the Culinary Arts Department of Songnan University.

The culinary department is very large.

Apart from the building in front, several buildings behind it, along with numerous kitchens, occupy a large area of ​​the eastern campus of Songnan University.

When Xu Zhou arrived, Dean Jiang Yonghua had already arranged for a teacher to wait for him.

As soon as Xu Zhou arrived, he saw that some teachers were already walking over at the "Songbei University Exchange Activity Reporters Queue Point".

He was a young male teacher wearing a hoodie, and his tone was very enthusiastic.

"Hello, Teacher Xu."

"I'm Xiao Liu, the student counselor. You can come to me if you have any questions or need any help in the future."

This is a specially recruited teacher that the dean specifically requested!

Each year, the school has only one special recruitment quota for teachers.

Xu Zhou nodded: "Hello, I'm Xu Zhou."

Liu Nuo led him upstairs from the front of the four-story building in front of them.

They led him to an office.

"arrive."

...

Xu Zhou stared blankly at the office in front of him.

The office environment is quite nice.

It is a single-person office.

The furniture is made of solid wood, the bookshelves are filled with books, and even the walls are covered with commemorative photos of the food festival.

The office is decorated in a warm and Chinese style, and the chairs are very soft.

It's obvious that they put a lot of effort into it.

Xu Zhou was now speechless, unable to even utter a word of refusal.

Songnan University is really... good at getting along with people!

Not only is it not mandatory, but there are also so many preferential treatments!

The counselor in front pushed open the office door.

"Professor Xu, this will be your office from now on, on the fourth floor of the Culinary Arts Building."

"This building has a very good view and also has a small lounge."

Liu Nuo smiled and said, "The school will also provide you with a private cooking room. I will take you there when you officially become a teacher at our school."

Xu Zhou nodded: "Okay, when does today's event start?"

...

at this time.

Standing by the office window, I could already see reporters starting to enter the "reporters' queue" area.

Songbei Food Daily

【Songbei City Cuisine】

【Songbei Food Festival Express】

Songnan Cuisine Newsletter

Several media outlets entered the venue with cameras in hand.

Many reporters from Songbei City came.

Not many people from Songnan City came.

Looking at the difference between the two sides, Xu Zhou asked curiously, "Why are there so few reporters on our side?"