CHAPTER 431: CHAPTER 431: ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THIS ARRANGEMENT?

Chairman Liu said solemnly, "Pei Shu’er, I sincerely invite you to join the Chamber of Commerce now."

The other members looked at her expectantly, and some even constantly urged her from the side.

"Join us, only by joining the Jingzhou Chamber of Commerce can you be considered a member of the Jingzhou business circle."

Xiao Shen was also filled with curiosity about this young cook.

How good is the cooking of someone whom the Chamber of Commerce values so highly?

Aside from her charming appearance that fits the male aesthetic, is her culinary skill as stunning as her looks?

Manager Liu was very upset about his brother’s humble invitation to Pei Shu’er into the Chamber of Commerce, feeling it lowers the Liu Family’s standing.

"Brother, it’s really unnecessary. Even if Pei Shu’er joins the Chamber, she will eventually lose anyway."

Chairman Liu frowned and said, "Shut up, what do you understand?"

Manager Liu was choked and, having lived to this age, was someone who cared about face. His brother’s disregard made his face look rather unpleasant.

Chairman Liu turned to Pei Shu’er again: "Tell me, what conditions will make you join the Chamber of Commerce?"

Pei Shu’er smiled, "My conditions are simple. First, give me the position of third-in-command, and secondly, Liu’s Pastries must never join the Chamber of Commerce again."

Each of these conditions was extremely harsh for them.

Manager Liu was furious: "Pei Shu’er, you’re going too far."

Pei Shu’er looked down at her fingernails, not at all concerned.

"I’m just paying back in kind. If anyone’s going too far, it’s your Liu’s, right?"

Manager Liu was so angry he could grind his teeth to pieces.

"A loss is a loss, who cares if you enter the Chamber? It’s just thirty percent of the catering assets, we Jingzhou can afford to give it."

Pei Shu’er put her fingers down, leaned back in the chair, and when she slightly raised her eyebrows, there was a fierce look in her affectionate eyes.

"Why don’t you ask the other members?"

As soon as she said this, Manager Liu noticed the surrounding atmosphere had changed.

When he turned around, he saw those juniors who once respected him now looking at him with reproachful eyes.

He felt as if his world had changed in an instant.

Before, Liu’s had a high status in the Chamber, which is why his brother was elected as Chairman.

Now, the Chamber no longer considered him, and not even he could make decisions.

He gritted his teeth: "I want to see what skills this Pei Shu’er has, how she could defeat the Imperial Uncle."

Pei Shu’er shrugged: "I haven’t even decided whether to join the Chamber of Commerce yet, so I’m in no rush to show you my skills."

As soon as she said this, the Chamber members’ hearts skipped a beat, fearing Pei Shu’er really wouldn’t join the Chamber, they hurried to persuade her.

"Manager Pei, Manager Liu is just old and doesn’t understand these critical relationships, please don’t take it personally with him."

"That’s right, you still need to join the Chamber. Only by joining can everyone be of one heart, don’t you agree?"

Pei Shu’er smiled faintly without speaking, but her gaze was fixed on Chairman Liu.

Chairman Liu gritted his teeth, hating Pei Shu’er immensely inside, but still managed to smile on the surface.

"Fine, Liu’s Pastries will permanently withdraw from the Chamber. Pei Shu’er will serve as the Chamber’s Vice Chairman. Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

Pei Shu’er nodded with a smile, reservedly saying, "It’s acceptable."

Chairman Liu made a gesture of invitation towards Pei Shu’er.

"Please, Manager Pei."

Sister Xian handed Pei Shu’er an apron, which Pei Shu’er took and put on, then patted Tang Zan’s shoulder.

"Husband, just sit tight and watch me perform."

She was really worried that Tang Zan might cause some mischief behind her back.

Tang Zan was amused by Pei Shu’er’s words: "Wife, go for it. If you win, I’ll cook noodles for you myself."

Pei Shu’er: "..."

These words had a double meaning.

She stood on the cooking platform, looking at Xiao Shen opposite her.

This Imperial Uncle, Pei Shu’er had read about in books, was a legendary figure, not flashy at first, only obsessed with cooking.

When it came to the fight among the nine princes, he invested in and supported the Crown Prince, giving him a great advantage.

She noticed Xiao Shen’s gaze examining her closely.

Then he couldn’t help but smile slightly.

"Pei Shu’er, it’s been a long time."

Pei Shu’er was taken aback, looking up involuntarily at the Imperial Uncle.

She began to desperately search through the original owner’s memories, but her impression of this Imperial Uncle was still very limited.

They were only acquaintances who nodded.

Pei Shu’er gave a salute to Xiao Shen.

"This commoner girl greets the Imperial Uncle."

Xiao Shen laughed heartily: "Alright, no need for formalities. Let’s have a match. I hope you live up to my long wait."

Pei Shu’er smiled, "I apologize in advance for any inadequacies."

Xiao Shen’s gaze involuntarily turned back to Pei Shu’er.

I must say, this legitimate daughter of the Minister’s Mansion really has changed a lot.

If he hadn’t heard her name earlier, he wouldn’t have believed she was the same person.

When Pei Shu’er picked up the kitchen knife, the atmosphere became serious. Her knife skills were excellent, slicing ingredients as thin as a cicada’s wings.

The theme of this competition was noodles.

And no one made noodles better than Xiao Shen.

He was a native of the Capital, where noodles were a staple.

In Jingzhou, even though it’s north of the Capital, the staple food was still rice.

"The competition begins, duration: the time of two incense sticks."

Pei Shu’er first sautéed the sauce and then started making noodles.

Her noodle-pulling skills were also top-notch.

The people of Jingzhou looked at Pei Shu’er with high expectations.

After all, Pei Shu’er now represented thirty percent of Jingzhou’s dining assets.

She had to win.

Even though everyone knew it was impossible.

But she couldn’t lose too badly; otherwise, how would the people of Jingzhou hold their heads high?

Manager Liu’s feelings at this moment were also very complicated.

After Pei Shu’er embarrassed him like that, if she lost, the entire Jingzhou Chamber of Commerce would eat her alive.

And he, for one, wouldn’t let her off.

The entire competition venue was filled with the aroma of sauce and noodles.

Everyone watched Pei Shu’er fiddle around for ages, the noodles still not dropped into the boiling water, and began to worry.

Especially, since the incense in the incense burner had already burned to the second stick.

The Imperial Uncle Xiao Shen’s noodles had long been boiled and ready.

When the incense was halfway burnt, Pei Shu’er’s noodles finally entered the soup.

When the noodles were scooped up, Pei Shu’er seasoned them and had them served to the judges.

The judges were randomly selected from Jingzhou City, and they didn’t know whose noodles they were tasting.

Besides, Xiao Shen disdained cheating.

Everyone first ate the noodles made by contestant number one, which were very chewy and had excellent texture.

After eating noodles for so many years, these were undeniably the best they’ve had.

Many people even drank all the broth.

After finishing these noodles, they reluctantly looked at the other bowl.

Truthfully, the other bowl of noodles was also good, but they were too full.

Xiao Shen had unknowingly stood next to Pei Shu’er, a faint smile on his lips.

"You lost."