This outcome couldn't be more convenient for him.
Because the National Culinary Competition is held in different locations each year, the travel to and from other provinces would be very troublesome.
Now that the competition is being held at Kyoto University, he can participate in the competition while managing the cafeteria.
It doesn't affect either side.
Seeing the two big shots in front of him inviting him with such sincerity, he figured he wouldn't lose anything by participating.
They might even make a fortune.
Lu Rong felt that it would be impolite to refuse any further.
He nodded slightly in agreement.
"Since Elder Wu and Elder Li have both said so, it would be too inappropriate for me not to give it a try."
Upon hearing Lu Rong's agreement, the two bigwigs' previously worried faces instantly lit up with joy.
Li Shangui was overjoyed and quickly said, "Okay, then I'll recommend you to participate in the competition in my name later."
"What? Shouldn't it be in my name?" Wu Zhengchuan seemed very dissatisfied with Li Shangui's words and immediately retorted.
If Lu Rong, such an outstanding contestant, were to participate in the competition, his chances of winning would be extremely high.
Although a number of geniuses emerge in every culinary competition, they are well aware of Lu Rong's strength; Lu Rong is a genius among geniuses.
Leaving aside something as distant as winning the championship, getting into the top ten shouldn't be a problem.
It's worth noting that placing in the top ten of the National Culinary Competition already makes you a figure of national acclaim.
It has a very high gold content.
As long as Lu Rong can participate, it's equivalent to securing a spot in the top ten.
If they don't even have this much vision, they shouldn't be in the culinary world.
And those who recommend the contestants will naturally enjoy immense prestige as well.
Therefore, if Lu Rong wins an award in the National Culinary Competition, it would be a great honor for them as the recommenders.
People of their age and status are not short of money; what they value more is face and honor.
So when they heard that Lu Rong had agreed to participate in the competition, both of them wanted Lu Rong to be their recommended player.
At this moment, Lu Rong was a shining star in their eyes, and they wanted to hold him in their hands, afraid that he would fly away.
The two, who were originally quite harmonious, now find each other disagreeable and refuse to yield to the other.
The four eyes stared at each other.
Seeing this scene, Lu Rong felt both helpless and amused. They were chatting and laughing just a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye, they became mortal enemies in order to take him away.
These big shots really have strange tempers; it was sunny just a moment ago, but now it's turned into a raging storm.
Neither of them would give in. Wu Zhengchuan pointed at Li Shangui and looked at Lu Rong: "Lu Rong, just tell me, between me and him, which one do you choose?"
Li Shangui wasn't about to be outdone: "Lu Rong, have you forgotten how I helped you take down Xie Wei last time? If you choose me, I'll use all my resources to support you."
Li Shangui began to play the emotional card.
“Choose me instead. I’m far better at cooking than him, and I can give you a lot of guidance.” Wu Zhengchuan tried his best to show off his advantages.
Seeing the two of them like this, Lu Rong didn't know what to do.
For Lu Rong, it didn't matter which of the two recommended him.
The impact is minimal.
Of course, Lu Rong had no idea how important he was to these two big shots, so he couldn't possibly understand their eagerness.
But there's no way to stop them from going on like this, so we have to stop them.
Lu Rong stopped the two who were arguing and made a suggestion.
"Why don't you two recommend me together?"
Although he didn't know if it was possible to do it this way, it was the only solution Lu Rong could come up with.
Upon hearing this, the two, who had been on the verge of exchanging blows, immediately stopped.
Li Shangui stroked his beard, thinking hard: "Two people recommending at the same time... Although there has never been such a case before, there doesn't seem to be a rule that says it can't be done."
Wu Zhengchuan nodded and began to think: "As the saying goes, anything not prohibited by law is permissible. Since the competition organizers haven't stipulated that we can't do it, it means we can."
Although these two big shots seem unreliable, they are actually quite intelligent.
In other words, Lu Rong's proposal is entirely feasible.
Even if it's not feasible, the two of them will make the proposal legal.
Seeing that a solution had been found, the two of them immediately started smiling again.
They seemed to have forgotten the scene of them arguing just moments before.
They immediately became good friends again.
"It seems that Lu Rong's suggestion is indeed good. I think it's a good idea," Wu Zhengchuan said.
Li Shangui: "Brother Wu is right. I think it's definitely feasible. Let's do it that way then."
After saying that, he patted Wu Zhengchuan on the shoulder.
Their actions reminded Lu Rong of children playing house.
They were arguing and fighting just a second ago, but the next second they were playing together again, completely forgetting what had just happened.
These two are already in their sixties or seventies, so why are they still acting like children?
Seeing that Lu Rong had become their recommended player, the two of them were overjoyed.
This means that the primary objective has been successfully achieved.
All that's left is to look forward to the food competition.
Of course, Lu Rong didn't plan to prepare anything for this national culinary competition.
Unlike some of the participants, who reportedly started preparing for this competition several years ago.
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