CHAPTER 317: CHAPTER 317: JAPANESE GIRL COMPETING IN A CULINARY CONTEST

Chen Yiyang indeed doesn’t have many connections in France.

But it’s not like he doesn’t know anyone at all.

Pierre is one of them.

Pierre is a common name in France, similar to Zhang Wei or Li Wei back home.

Previously, Chen Yiyang purchased a model of the Paris Goddess Temple from Pierre.

Since they both have a mutual interest in games, they occasionally stayed in touch.

Chen Yiyang called Pierre, saying he was planning a trip to France soon.

"You should definitely come. I’ll be in charge of hosting you. I’ve just finished handling all the bankruptcy issues with my company, and I’m just idling at home now."

"No problem, I’ll come to find you when I arrive." Chen Yiyang nodded and said.

Pierre isn’t very fluent in English, but he speaks German quite well for a Frenchman.

Chen Yiyang had learned quite a bit of German from the German girl, Luobu.

So now the two mix English and German to communicate directly.

This time, Chen Yiyang doesn’t plan to bring the junior accountant along to France.

One reason is that follow-up matters related to the marathon still need to be handled by someone, and the other is the concern that once he leaves the country, no one in China would manage the numerous companies under his name.

So after thinking it over, Chen Yiyang directly called Luobu to ask whether she could accompany him to France.

"Bro." Luobu couldn’t help but tease after hearing Chen Yiyang’s request.

"Although I’d love to go to France for a vacation, you’re no longer a major shareholder of Chuanyin, so you can’t use a business trip as an excuse to take me along anymore, can you?"

"I completely forgot about that." It suddenly struck Chen Yiyang that he had already sold off all his Chuanyin stocks, and now he’s not eligible to use a work excuse to take Luobu along for private matters.

Of course, selling off Chuanyin stocks, initially due to financial need, has proved beneficial now.

After Chuanyin went public, its stock price soared rapidly but started a slow decline after reaching a peak.

Currently, Chuanyin’s stock value has dropped to less than 70% of the price at which Chen Yiyang initially sold them.

And the investment agency that took over Chen Yiyang’s Chuanyin stocks will need quite a bit more time before the stocks can be untied and resold.

At that time, it’s anticipated that Chuanyin’s stock prices might drop further.

After being turned down by Luobu, Chen Yiyang began fretting over who should accompany him to France.

This trip to France was mainly to address issues concerning the Qiandao Lake Caviar brand.

Caviar is a fishery product.

Speaking of fishery products, Chen Yiyang happens to know someone in this field.

That person is Meihe, whose poised and dignified appearance contrasts with her wildly untamed nature in private.

Japanese cuisine is quite popular in France, and there are likely many Japanese members in the French International Cuisine Association.

So, Chen Yiyang gave Meihe a call to inquire if she had any connections within the French International Cuisine Association.

Upon hearing Chen Yiyang’s words, Meihe responded, "Interestingly, I have a kid who needs to go to France, and I’ve been worried about her safety traveling alone."

"Kid?" Upon hearing this, Chen Yiyang quickly responded, "I need someone fluent in French and Chinese, able to communicate with me, and familiar with the French International Cuisine Association. Please don’t stick me with a kid for a vacation."

"You got me wrong there." Meihe continued, "Although I said ’kid,’ she’s actually an adult.

She not only speaks French but is also fluent in Chinese. This ’kid’ is heading to France to participate in a culinary competition.

Since she’s a friend I met in Japan, she asked me to help find someone traveling with her, hopefully also arranging accommodation and dining.

If you’re willing, I could have her accompany you. Once her competition is over, she could work as your translator."

"Alright then." Chen Yiyang nodded.

Hearing that the person is fluent in both Chinese and French, he felt it shouldn’t be much of an issue.

What’s more, she’s going to France for a culinary contest.

That would make it even easier for Chen Yiyang to network with top chefs in France’s culinary scene.

Chen Yiyang and Meihe agreed to meet upon arrival in France. At the airport, Chen Yiyang would resolve her accommodations, and she would assist Chen Yiyang as a translator.

A few days later, at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France.

Chen Yiyang arrived at the airport with a few assistants.

In addition to assistants brought from home, Chen Yiyang hired a guide and two bodyguards through a previously contacted international travel agency.

Despite the contrast between Italy’s reputation for no non-robbery and England’s for robbery and theft, France merely carries the title of ’orphans don’t steal, not France.’ Thus, security issues shouldn’t be a concern.

But to ensure safety, Chen Yiyang employed two white bodyguards through a travel agency.

Of course, the guide arranged by the travel agency for Chen Yiyang was also proficient in French and Chinese.

The reason for hiring a guide first and then finding a French-speaking translator through connections is obvious.

Chen Yiyang naturally aims to avoid being cheated.

Considering translators hired externally might be tied to local interests.

Hence, he’s concerned the person might mislead him intentionally when translating and guiding.

So finding a translator through personal connections offers more assurance in external communications.

The flight carrying the girl arranged by Meihe arrived in Paris an hour before Chen Yiyang’s flight.

After arriving in Paris, Chen Yiyang connected to Wi-Fi and used social media to get in touch with her.

Soon, Chen Yiyang spotted a young woman in a white coat that enveloped her entirely, glancing around the vicinity.

So Chen Yiyang proactively approached and asked, "Are you Miss Mayu?"

"Ah, I am." Mayu quickly bowed and said, "You must be President Chen. I’m Mayu, sorry to have kept you waiting."

"It’s fine." Chen Yiyang nodded and then appraised Mayu.

Now he understood why President Meihe likes to call Mayu a kid.

Because this girl looks no different than a sixteen-year-old teenager.

But her actual age was twenty-two.

Since the airport isn’t the ideal place for chatting, Chen Yiyang indicated for Mayu to follow him and his team out of the airport, heading to the hotel for conversation.

In the car.

Mayu sat cautiously beside Chen Yiyang, feeling extremely nervous.

Before coming, she only heard Meihe say she’d been placed under the care of a friend.

This friend runs a company and would take care of her accommodation and meals in France.

In return, Mayu needed to serve as a translator for him for a few days and introduce the situation of the local culinary association in France.

President Meihe specifically mentioned that Chen Yiyang’s age is close to hers and told her not to be nervous.

Initially, Mayu assumed Chen Yiyang was a young entrepreneur running a small company.

But seeing this now, which new entrepreneur has such grandeur!