Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Chapter 1723 1723: Three-Star Chef

Royce listened angrily: "I am a Michelin Three-Star chef, what are you? If Chinese cuisine is really that good, then why are there no restaurants with Michelin Three Stars, and no chefs with Michelin Three Stars."

Ling Zhenfei laughed after hearing this and said: "You're really funny; what's so great about Michelin Three Stars? It's just a selection by a private organization, and in our country, we value public opinions more.

In our country, there's a website called the Foodie Alliance, where all good dishes have a ranking based on support rates. Western cuisine, aside from being a bit more expensive, doesn't have much to stand out.

What I'm saying here might be disagreed by many people, but based on the rankings and the votes from netizens, it indeed is so."

Royce was furious after hearing this: "The reason we don't rank high is that high-end Western cuisine isn't something you ugly, impoverished Huaxia People can afford to eat."

Ling Zhenfei laughed after hearing this: "Calling us ugly and poor, why don't you look at yourself? Do you know how much the juice you just drank sells for in our country?

A single Heart-Talk Fruit can sell for fifty thousand yuan on the black market, and your cup was 25,000 yuan. Can you afford that?

How about the juices in Western cuisine, the Wagyu beef, the caviar, can a small cup compare in value?"

The foreigners at first didn't know the price, only thought this juice was very special and delicious, but little did they know it was so expensive.

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's words, Royce was immediately shocked. They knew that even a Wagyu ribeye steak dish costs just over a hundred US Dollars, and even the most expensive in French cuisine, caviar, foie gras, and truffles, do not compare.

Especially since Ling Zhenfei was serving them such pricey dishes, it shows Ling Zhenfei was genuinely generous.

Royce was still somewhat unconvinced but had nothing to say at this point.

In the end, he could only squeeze out a sentence: "Now that you're in Huaxia, naturally everyone stands on your side. You Huaxia People only accept your cuisine, go open branches overseas if you have the guts."

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said: "There will be such a day. We're opening our first branch in Moergawa today, and in the future, perhaps we'll open branches elsewhere. As for you, just wait.

I will make Chinese cuisine resonate worldwide, making Xi Shan Restaurant a must-see for all chefs."

As soon as Ling Zhenfei finished speaking, there was a storm of applause from the audience. Everyone was moved by Ling Zhenfei's words; it was incredibly domineering.

Royce couldn't eat anymore by then; he stood up and left, along with two others.

However, the rest of them didn't leave, seemingly showing that, although they came together, their relationships were not that great.

Beth said to Ling Zhenfei: "I apologize; Royce doesn't quite understand the rules."

Ling Zhenfei replied: "It doesn't matter. No matter where we are, there are always arrogant people, and we should learn to forgive them."

Beth nodded; out of respect for Chinese culture, Beth was indeed very polite.

The remaining few continued to enjoy the food. Logically, they should leave with their companions, but they didn't do so.

They were world gourmets who sought to taste the best dishes regardless of whether it was Chinese, Western, or French cuisine, which didn't make much difference to them.

One of them, who appeared to be older, said: "Mr. Ling, I must say, the dishes at your Xi Shan Restaurant are truly delicious. Royce's tantrum earlier might have been due to his sense of defeat."

Your Xi Shan Restaurant's dishes are truly delicious; Royce might have been upset earlier because he felt frustrated."

Ling Zhenfei replied: "Thank you for your praise."

The man said: "From early on, we have been judging Michelin restaurants. In fact, we've tried many Chinese restaurants, and although Chinese cuisine is delicious, it differs in many ways from what Michelin seeks.

This is precisely why we dare not evaluate Chinese cuisine, which is why so few Chinese restaurants and chefs receive Michelin ratings.

I remember seeing your name added to the list of Michelin chefs last year. We were all very curious, and upon inquiry, we learned that you had defeated a Michelin Two-Star chef in a competition.

Originally, you could have received a higher Three-Star rating, but for various reasons, we haven't dared to do so yet. I came to personally taste your craft."

Another person added: "Indeed, the Michelin evaluation standards overly emphasize the taste of the dishes. Western cuisine uses simple seasonings like sea salt, black pepper, onion, and lemon.

However, Chinese dishes have a dizzying array of spices and seasonings, and there are so many cuisines, such as Sichuan cuisine, which is very spicy, filled with chili peppers.

This all makes it very challenging for us to evaluate Michelin restaurants. I heard that, in the last competition, you won over the judges with a simple poached chicken with few seasonings, which is one of the reasons."

Ling Zhenfei was quite satisfied with what the two had said, feeling they were fair and just.

Ling Zhenfei said: "Actually, I don't intend to belittle Western cuisine; both Chinese and Western cuisine have their own cultures. If anyone keeps thinking Western is high-end and Chinese is inferior, as a chef, I absolutely can't stand it.

Michelin rankings are just a superficial title. Beyond these illusions, what I care about more is reputation, the guests' word of mouth."

The oldest person nodded, stood up, and said: "There will be a cooking competition held in Japan this year. I think you could participate and prove something for Chinese cuisine."

After speaking, he took out an invitation letter from his bag and handed it to Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei accepted the invitation and looked at the date on it.

"If I have time, I will definitely go. Even if I can't make it, I will send my disciple."

"Then I'm relieved. Our main purpose for coming here was to find a true culinary master to participate in the competition. With the inclusion of your Xi Shan Restaurant, this competition will be worth watching."

By this time, they had already finished eating and were preparing to leave. The old man offered to pay, and although Ling Zhenfei didn't want to take money at first, they insisted, so he didn't refuse.

Why not earn money if it's available? To overthink it would be foolish.

With the end of this farce, this tumultuous fan festival day came to a close. It was a lively day.

Many things happened this day, some of which shouldn't have occurred.

But since it happened, Ling Zhenfei decided not to dwell on these matters.

The incident with Huang Jian was bound to happen eventually. Initially, Huang Jian thought, taking advantage of the large crowd at this fan festival, Ling Zhenfei might hesitate to act.

However, his subordinates turned out to be particularly unreliable, and in the field of scheming, even Huang Jian's men didn't measure up to Ling Zhenfei, who had witnessed many plots as an experienced old hand.