Chef at the University Canteen

Chapter 553 - 294: You’re the Real Protagonist (Part 2)

Jiang Yu said, "When you have time, Teacher Xiong, bring your wife and family over. We won’t bother with the upstairs private room, let’s just stay on the first floor here, and I’ll cook a few dishes for you to try."

"But, but, but, isn’t that inappropriate?"

Xiong Bingsheng’s eyes widened instantly.

"What’s inappropriate about it?"

Jiang Yu glanced at him and chuckled,

"You’re my teacher, that’s my teacher’s wife. A student opened a dining hall, and if not even the teacher’s family has tried the food, it wouldn’t sound good if word got out!"

He paused for a moment, then jokingly added,

"Teacher Xiong, don’t worry, it’s just a few dishes, not enough to count as bribery."

"Do you even need to bribe me? I think it’s me who should be bribing you!"

Xiong Bingsheng shook his head with a smile, suddenly feeling a surge of gratitude.

As of today, with Jiang Yu and his Seventh Dining Hall’s status at the school, I can hardly be of any help to him.

Yet Jiang Yu still respects me as usual, without any arrogance despite his growing network and fame.

Why?

Because Jiang Yu is someone who values emotions and understands gratitude!

That’s what you call perspective!

After Jiang Yu laid out various breakfast items on the coffee table, the two began eating.

"Mmm! This cold mixed noodles are really delicious!"

With chopsticks in hand, Xiong Bingsheng habitually mixed the rice noodles in the bowl and couldn’t wait to shove a bite into his mouth.

Chewing quickly a few times and swallowing the noodles, Xiong Bingsheng couldn’t help but exclaim,

"The noodles are soft and smooth with a pleasant bounce, each strand covered in savory and spicy sauce, along with deliciously spicy snow vegetables, crispy radish cubes, fragrant peanuts, and fresh green scallions...

One bite fills you with satisfaction from inside out!

Delicious!"

Jiang Yu slurped his noodles, glanced up at him, and chuckled:

"If you like it, eat more."

"Then I won’t hold back!"

Xiong Bingsheng grinned at Jiang Yu, picked up his chopsticks, held the bowl, and began devouring the food enthusiastically.

Earlier, Xiong Bingsheng said Jiang Yu had prepared too much breakfast, but when he truly started eating, the whole table of breakfast was just the right amount.

No matter how many times he’s eaten food from the Seventh Dining Hall, Xiong Bingsheng always ends up stuffed.

This time was no exception.

After eating and drinking to his fill, Xiong Bingsheng collapsed on the sofa, rubbing his slightly bloated belly and said with emotion:

"Xiaojiang, your culinary skills are getting better and better. I feel like the soup dumplings taste even better than last year’s. One bite leaves you longing for more.

This cold mixed noodles are also outstanding. I’ve tried noodles from many places, but none are as good as yours, really impressive!"

"Actually, it’s still okay. The biggest regret is that the dining hall still doesn’t have crockpot soup."

Jiang Yu took a sip of mung bean soup, smiling as he said,

"Jiangzhou mixed noodles paired with crockpot soup, that’s the quintessential Jiangzhou breakfast!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I almost forgot until you mentioned it!"

Xiong Bingsheng’s eyes lit up, he asked with excitement,

"Xiaojiang, do you mean you’re planning to start making crockpot soup?"

"I have that thought."

Jiang Yu nodded, jokingly said,

"Crockpot soup is a specialty of Jiangzhou. We’re called Jiangzhou University, how can we be without crockpot soup?"

He paused again, then said,

"However, the large clay pots available on the market for making the soup don’t meet my requirements. When I have time, I’ll go to the pottery area in Jing Town and see if I can tailor-make a set."

"To do a good job, one must first sharpen their tools!"

Xiong Bingsheng nodded repeatedly, instead advising Jiang Yu,

"Xiaojiang, don’t rush. Take it slow, and start making crockpot soup when everything’s ready. We can wait!

When the crockpot soup is ready, you must invite me to taste it first. I’m sure, the soup you make will be so delicious it’ll make people swallow their tongues!

Oh my, just thinking about it makes me drool, so tempting!"

Jiang Yu: "..."

I’m not in a rush, but looking at you being eager, I’m worried you can’t wait!

"Oh, you see, I was so busy eating, I almost forgot the important matter!"

The two chatted for a while, then Xiong Bingsheng suddenly remembered something, slapped his forehead excitedly, and said to Jiang Yu,

"Xiaojiang, do you remember the Jiangzhou City high school seniors I asked you to help host some time ago?

Guess how many of those graduates opted to apply to our school?"

Jiang Yu froze, then smiled wryly, "How could I guess?"

"Hahaha! No need for guessing, I’ll just tell you."

Xiong Bingsheng laughed happily, his mood extremely high, he said to Jiang Yu,

"To give you a specific number may not mean much to you, so let me put it this way: this time I invited graduates from 10 high schools to visit our university.

Among these high school seniors, those who opted to apply for our Jiang University increased by over 20% in enrollment!

And even more crucial, the average exam scores for these applicants have increased by 10 points compared to last year!"

He paused, his face full of excitement, and said,

"Xiaojiang, don’t underestimate these 10 points. In the provincial exam rankings, even a one-point difference can mean several ranking spots!

Graduates applying to our university from these ten high schools could very likely raise our school’s admission scores by a point or two!

What does this mean?

It means we will have an even better quality source of university students!"

Regarding school admissions, Jiang Yu basically knew nothing, and the statistics Xiong Bingsheng mentioned left him somewhat confused.

Nevertheless, seeing Xiong Bingsheng’s uncontrollable excitement and happiness, Jiang Yu could also feel that this time the university’s admissions work probably went better than ever.

Thus, he too laughed happily with Xiong Bingsheng, thought for a moment and then asked,

"Is Teacher Xiong’s ’Culinary Admissions Plan’ then considered a complete success?"

"Well, it’s a bit early to say it’s a complete success. We’ll know more when the admissions end, but for now, the trend looks promising."

Xiong Bingsheng, glowing with pride, chuckled and said,

"Also, it’s not just my ’Culinary Admissions Plan’. You are the leading figure of this plan. Without you, no plan would be feasible!

Xiaojiang, rest assured, if we see results from these admissions, your contributions won’t go unnoticed."

"Teacher Xiong is joking, how could I have any contributions?"

Jiang Yu quickly waved his hand upon hearing this, laughing as he said,

"I’m just running my dining hall as usual, didn’t do anything else.

The credit for admissions is all yours."

"That won’t do! At least we should give you a ’Model Student’ honor or something, right?

If this admissions really give results, we must continue troubling you next year!"

Xiong Bingsheng seemed quite persistent, even if Jiang Yu didn’t pay attention to the credit, he insisted on acknowledging it.

The two chatted a bit more on the sofa in the private room before Xiong Bingsheng prepared to leave.

Even though it was early and the school was on vacation, as the Assistant Director of the Student Affairs Office, he simultaneously served as the Head of the Admissions Office.

With college entrance exams just over, college admissions work across major universities was about to start, and the busy days for Xiong Bingsheng were just beginning!

Exiting the private room, Jiang Yu packed various breakfast items in several containers and gave them to Xiong Bingsheng to bring home for his family to try.

After seeing off Xiong Bingsheng, Jiang Yu circled the first-floor kitchen, quickly returning to the second floor.