Executive!
They are full-time employees of WGO, and also the most mysterious group of people.
For any chef.
The evaluation of the Executive, even if it's just a word or two, has a crucial influence and effect.
Often, chefs who can get the recognition of WGO Executives are able to gain more attention and opportunities in the culinary world, thus achieving greater success in their professional careers!
At the same time.
Some Executives.
They will also pay attention to new chefs and restaurants with potential, providing them with more support and help.
…
Learning that a WGO Second-Class Executive had personally visited SHINO'S restaurant.
Kojiro Shinomiya, a mix of nervousness and excitement instantly welled up in his heart.
He quickly tidied his chef's uniform, ensuring every detail was perfect, then strode out of the kitchen.
As soon as he stepped into the dining area.
Shinomiya's gaze immediately locked onto Chu Yang.
Unexpectedly!
At that moment.
His heart felt as if it had been swept by a sudden, raging storm.
He had originally thought that anyone capable of sitting in an Executive position must be a seasoned senior who had weathered many storms and accumulated years of wisdom.
However, the WGO Executive before him was surprisingly young, at most only 20 years old.
His face still carried a hint of un-faded youthfulness, but his eyes sparkled with a calmness and wisdom that did not belong to his age!
Shinomiya couldn't help but feel a surge of disbelief in his heart.
This feeling.
It was like a carefully prepared speech of his.
Suddenly discovering that the audience he faced was not the expected elder, but a young person who might have a different worldview than him.
Honestly.
He fell into deep doubt.
Doubting that the current WGO culinary organization was no longer living up to its name.
Even such an important Executive position could be held by such a young person?
Of course, there is never a lack of geniuses in this world, so he quickly adjusted his mindset, trying to find answers in the other party's eyes!
But Shinomiya felt a maturity and composure beyond his age from Chu Yang, as well as an implicit understanding and unique insights into professional fields in his eyes.
Shinomiya began to realize that the person before him…
Might not be simple!
So, he secretly calmed the ripples in his heart.
Decided to face this young, yet clearly not to be underestimated Executive with a more open and respectful attitude.
…
"Hello."
"I am the head chef of this restaurant, Kojiro Shinomiya!"
Shinomiya quickly bowed slightly, speaking with a humble attitude.
Chu Yang replied directly, "Regarding my visit and inspection of SHINO'S restaurant, I won't go into too many details."
"I'll just state the evaluation result: your restaurant can maintain 1 star this year!"
Upon hearing this.
Shinomiya's previously tense nerves immediately relaxed.
After all, in the fiercely competitive catering market, to maintain a 1-star restaurant recognized by WGO, one needs to constantly pay attention to market dynamics and customer feedback, so as to adjust operating strategies and dish innovation in a timely manner!
Moreover, it also requires actively responding to competition and challenges from peers.
And during this time.
Shinomiya had actually made a lot of effort for this.
"But… it's absolutely impossible to upgrade to a 2-star restaurant!"
Chu Yang continued.
"What?"
Kojiro Shinomiya's face turned to surprise.
"Your current cooking level indeed lives up to the reputation of a Totsuki graduate."
"But from this French foie gras, I felt a lack of agility and confidence, and more struggle!"
"I think."
"Even the finest delicacies and ingredients."
"It seems difficult to ignite the creative passion deep within you!"
This unintentional jab at his deepest pain caused Kojiro Shinomiya's lips to tighten unconsciously, even trembling slightly. At this moment, maintaining a normal expression was extremely difficult.
At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and the air was filled with an indescribable heaviness and subtlety.
Undeniably.
He was currently just as Chu Yang had said.
Every attempt at a new dish was like stepping into an unknown, misty forest.
Although he tried hard to find a breakthrough direction, every exploration seemed to just revolve in place, unable to reach that dawn representing innovation and breakthrough.
…
In fact.
Ever since he received the Puruspur Medal.
Kojiro Shinomiya began to have higher, more extreme requirements for the preparation of dishes.
This was of course a natural progression, but his stubborn and perfectionist personality also made his demands on his assistants and employees more stringent.
He often required that employees must follow the recipe steps exactly, not allowing the recipe to be changed at will.
Hmm!
Indeed.
This extreme pursuit of detail.
On one hand, it achieved his culinary skills, but on the other hand, it also led him to be conservative in innovation, making it difficult to break through himself.
In other words, Kojiro Shinomiya had fallen into a state of "self-limitation" due to his pursuit of perfection.
Coupled with his fear of failure, he dared not try new cooking methods or ingredients, which led to his culinary skills actually having difficulty making substantial progress.
…
"The path of a chef is endless."
"On the path to perfection, one must not only preserve the essence of tradition but also bravely explore the unknown, making every dish an unforgettable memory in the hearts of diners!"
Chu Yang's words, like fine rain, nourished everything silently, yet every word struck Shinomiya's heart.
Clearly.
The arrival of this Executive.
It was not only an inspection of SHINO'S restaurant but also a profound enlightenment of his own culinary philosophy.
"Alright, check please."
Finally, Chu Yang did not stay long.
Instead, after paying the bill, he left with steady steps.
Since WGO's inception, every Executive has adhered to five commitments: anonymous visits, independent and objective, carefully selected, annual updates, and consistent standards.
Therefore, Chu Yang naturally wouldn't discuss Kojiro Shinomiya and SHINO'S restaurant problems too much.
All he had to do was quietly eat a meal here, and then go back and write a report!
…
The night was as dark as ink, and all sounds were hushed.
Only sparse stars twinkled in the distant sky, adding a touch of mystery and depth to the silent night.
Streetlights on both sides of the road emitted a soft, dim yellow glow, outlining the empty road with intersecting tracks of light and shadow, as if they were messengers of the night, quietly guarding this sleeping city!
At this moment.
In front of the WGO headquarters.
A black car was parked here.
The car door slowly opened, and a slightly cool night breeze brushed his face, making Chu Yang shiver involuntarily, yet instantly clearing his mind considerably.
"Ding dong!"
"Host has one sign-in opportunity, would you like to use it?"
"Use."
The sudden information in his mind made Chu Yang slightly stunned, then he softly murmured in response.
"Ding dong!"
"Congratulations to the host for successfully signing in, obtaining a special recipe… Rainbow Porridge!"