"Then I'll cook myself, I don't trust others in the kitchen." Ling Zhenfei's words were full of Northern Spiritual Energy. Though they seemed soft-spoken, everyone in the restaurant could hear them clearly.

Originally, many people in the restaurant had already noticed Ling Zhenfei. When he spoke, it naturally attracted even more attention. However, everyone remained silent, quietly waiting to see how things would unfold.

Ling Zhenfei's words shocked everyone, especially the waiter, who stood there with his mouth agape.

Xiya is a very high-end restaurant. Everyone who dines here is wealthy. Who would have thought that a guest would bring their own ingredients and insist on cooking themselves? Isn't this obviously a slap in the face to the restaurant?

The waiter, finding it difficult to decide, said, "I'm sorry, but our restaurant's policy doesn't allow outsiders into the kitchen. However, our employee handbook also states that we should try to meet all customer requests.

These two policies are conflicting right now, so I can't make a decision. Please wait a moment, and I'll get our manager."

After speaking, the waiter went towards the manager's office, clearly to find the manager.

Ling Zhenfei sat at his seat, while Lin Yi and the others looked at him in disbelief, "Boss, I don't think this is necessary. It's too much trouble."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Trust me, it's absolutely necessary. If you've tasted dishes made with vegetables from Xishan Manor, you'd never forget the taste for the rest of your life."

"No way, boss. Isn't that an exaggeration?"

"Yeah, boss. No matter how good the vegetables, they can't be that different."

Ling Zhenfei laughed again, "Don't you believe me? Since you don't, I'll make sure you taste it today. I guarantee you'll regret what you just said."

"Alright, we'll wait then. Looking forward to tasting the good stuff."

"Yeah, let's see what kind of gourmet experience this Xishan Manor vegetable dish offers."

The other diners, hearing all this, started talking among themselves.

"What's this Xishan Manor vegetable? Ever heard of it?"

"No, never heard of it. Could it really be that good?"

"I've heard of it. A while ago, Imperial Court served vegetables from Xishan Manor. I had the chance to taste it once, and it was indeed excellent. Unfortunately, it was only that one time. When I took others later, they had discontinued it."

"Yeah, I took friends there, bragging about it, only to find it gone. It was embarrassing. That's why I don't go to Imperial Court anymore."

"Is it really as good as you all say?"

"Buddy, I'm not exaggerating. Try it once, and you won't forget it."

No wonder Ling Zhenfei insisted on cooking with Xishan Manor's vegetables himself. If there's a chance, I'd love to try them."

As everyone discussed, a woman in her thirties approached from a distance, followed by the waiter, presumably the manager.

The woman wore a professional outfit, walked elegantly, and had a warm smile on her face. Clearly, this manager was very experienced and difficult to deal with.

"Hello, sir. I'm the manager here, Chen Fang. I heard from the waiter that you had a request he couldn't handle. How can I assist you?"

The manager smiled as she spoke, her expression so pleasant that it could disarm anyone's anger.

Ling Zhenfei also smiled, "Hello, Manager Chen. I came to your restaurant to entertain important guests and only realized after ordering that you don't serve Xishan Manor's vegetables.

I've been spending a lot of time in Binyang and didn't expect your restaurant to lack Xishan Manor's vegetables. To treat my guests to something good, I was thinking of using some from my car and cooking for them myself."

Manager Chen's expression froze slightly before she said, "Sir, you mean to use your ingredients and cook for yourself here?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Yes, just a small request."

"A small request? I don't think so. You're clearly insulting our chefs and the quality of our dishes."

Ling Zhenfei quickly said, "No need for that, Manager Chen. You're overthinking it. There's no insult intended. Xishan Manor's vegetables are indeed superior, but that's not to say your dishes are bad."

Manager Chen snorted coldly, "Sir, there's no need to argue. Our restaurant's first rule is to protect its reputation and interests. I cannot agree with your request."

"But I'm just being honest. Can't I speak the truth?" Ling Zhenfei said, helplessly.

"What truth is there in saying our dishes and chefs are subpar? If you're so confident, why don't you show us?"

Seeing Manager Chen ready to argue, Lin Yi and the others quickly stepped in to calm things down and pushed Manager Chen back.

"In this society, honesty just isn't allowed," Ling Zhenfei mocked coldly.

His goal was to provoke Manager Chen into making rash decisions, benefiting him in the end.

Even Chen Feng was starting to get angry, losing his smile.

"Alright, since you say your cooking is better, let's have a competition."

Ling Zhenfei was overjoyed. As soon as Manager Chen said that, it meant he had fallen into Ling Zhenfei's trap.

"Great. I'm not exaggerating, but Xishan Manor's vegetables, with just a touch of preparation, will outshine your dishes effortlessly."

Manager Chen, indignant, said, "Sir, since you've spoken, you must take responsibility. Let's see who wins."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Alright, let's do it. I have many flaws, one of which is that I hate losing. The other is that I'll do anything for my friends."

Manager Chen sneered, "Then enough talk. If we're competing, we need judges."

Ling Zhenfei glanced around the hall, "That's easy. There are so many diners here, anyone can be a judge."

"Fine. Once the dishes are ready, we'll have the diners taste them and see whose dish is more popular."

Ling Zhenfei nodded and told Bai Ling to fetch the vegetables from the car. By now, the competition between Ling Zhenfei and Xiya Restaurant had become the restaurant's focal point, with everyone watching closely.

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