Volume 1, Chapter 90: Cutting off the firewood from under the cauldron
Yimixiang Conference Hall.
Fang Dehai was sitting in the main seat at this time, and other seats were occupied by people working in Binhai's catering industry. Wangjiang Pavilion, Yushanlou, Laodifang, etc. were all managers of some of Binhai's high-end and well-known restaurants and hotels.
As the behind-the-scenes boss of Wangjiang Pavilion, the Lin family sent brother and sister Lin Hanwen and Lin Xiaoru to attend the meeting.
"Boss Fang, the famous chefs have taken over almost all of our business. We've all been starving these days. Yimixiang is the strongest competitor of the famous chefs, so isn't it time for you to take some action?" Lin Xiaoru spoke first, breaking the silence of the meeting.
Originally, she disliked Li Tian because of Chu Yuer. Now, Li Tian’s famous chefs were snatching cakes directly from their Wangjiang Pavilion. This made her so angry that she couldn’t sleep well for several days and nights.
"Yes, Boss Fang, we are not here to have tea and chat with you. The dishes of the famous chef are too strong. If we don't think of a way to deal with it, we will all die."
"I have eaten the dishes prepared by famous chefs, and they are indeed delicious. Our dishes cannot compare with theirs."
"Who says it's not true? After eating the food prepared by famous chefs, I feel like eating leftovers when I eat my own food. It's hard to swallow."
These coastal restaurant owners are all as anxious as ants on a hot pot. They know very well that the celebrity chef is a tsunami, and if they don't want to survive, they will all be killed by the celebrity chef, with no way out.
"Everyone, please be patient. I have already spent a lot of money to recruit five chefs from famous chefs. They will prepare all the dishes of the famous chefs." Fang Dehai looked like he was planning a strategy.
When everyone heard this, they were surprised.
Lin Xiaoru laughed and said, "What a great trick! As long as we all know how to cook that kind of dish, the famous chefs will lose their core competitiveness, and our business will pick up again."
Fang Dehai snorted, "That little bastard Li Tian wants to monopolize the coastal catering market. He is not afraid of choking. Since everyone has found someone from my side, I will naturally give everyone an explanation. Don't worry, when our Yimixiang chefs have learned how to cook the dishes of famous chefs, everyone can send representatives to my Yimixiang to learn."
"Boss Fang has such a broad mind. Ma respects you."
"Celebrity chefs still want to monopolize the coastal restaurant market. I don't believe that if all of us unite, we won't be able to defeat them."
"Yes, as long as we can make dishes like that, we can lower the price and start a price war with the famous chefs. I want to see how much money the famous chefs have. If they don't let us live, we won't let them live either."
Many people denounced the celebrity chef.
Lin Hanwen and Lin Xiaoru did not say anything. They knew best how much money the famous chef had to cook.
80 million, Li Tian won 80 million against Wiseman, and Mingchu has 80 million to burn. I am afraid that it will be difficult to squeeze out Mingchu in the short term.
Thinking of this, Lin Hanwen was filled with hatred. If only he had not instructed Weisen to target Li Tian. Without the 80 million, Mingchu might not be able to survive even half a month if they had to engage in a price war.
The manager of the head office came up and whispered something in Fang Dehai's ear.
Fang Dehai stood up and invited everyone, "Everyone, the five chefs have prepared the food. Come with me and try it to see if it tastes like the famous chefs."
Soon, the group arrived at a large private room of Yimixiang.
A huge round dining table that can accommodate nearly thirty people, and is filled with delicious dishes that whet your appetite just by looking at them.
"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Luohan Prawns, Braised Fish Lips."
"There are also braised fish bones and braised shark skin with scallions."
"Thousand-layer steamed cake, large-leaf celery, and dishes from famous chefs are all here, right?"
Seeing these dishes, the heads of major restaurants and hotels' eyes lit up and they were indescribably excited.
"Boss Fang, you are a man worthy of admiration!" Lin Hanwen flattered him at this time.
Fang Dehai was a little bit proud. He really enjoyed the feeling of being respected and loved by his peers.
"Please sit down and eat." Fang Dehai greeted everyone.
After seeing these dishes, everyone can't wait to start eating. To be honest, the celebrity chef's meals are truly amazing. It is said that he even cured a patient with severe anorexia.
However, after picking up the chopsticks.
"This smell is wrong."
"Do you feel the same way?"
"Yes, this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall looks similar to the one made by famous chefs, but the taste is much different. It doesn't give you the feeling of soaking your tongue in delicious soup."
"Yes, and this plate of spiced prawns, the taste is completely different."
"Strange, what's going on? How come they all look the same but taste different?"
Everyone frowned, showing disappointment and confusion.