Chapter 305: Unequal Competition

With a skeptical attitude, Chen Jianhai picked up a chopstick full of noodles and placed them in his mouth.

He didn't have Chocolate's flexible tongue, which could taste three layers of flavor.

But it was indeed delicious. The texture of the noodles was excellent, both springy and smooth. Chen Jianhai had never eaten noodles with such a good texture since he was a child.

"Even if Xu Bo can't take the top spot with these noodles, he should at least get a decent result."

Chen Jianhai put down his chopsticks and looked around.

"But... why does something still feel off?"

From the first day he entered the tent and began preparing this dining area, his intuition felt off.

These past few days, he always felt particularly uneasy whenever he saw Liu Qinglu.

It was like an animal sensing danger, instinctively feeling the urge to either fight or flee.

Chen Jianhai had always trusted his intuition.

The brain can deceive the body, creating various lies and explanations, but the body's instincts and intuition never lie.

However, no matter how much Chen Jianhai checked his restaurant's layout and staff structure, he couldn't detect anything unusual.

"This is strange."

"Could it be that I'm overthinking?"

Chen Jianhai scratched his head in confusion, his eyes constantly scanning his restaurant, trying to see if there was anything he had missed.

On the other side,

The "Strongest Order-Taker in History" led two girls carrying backpacks up to the third floor, seating them right next to Chen Jianhai.

"Look! Look!!"

One of the girls accidentally saw Chen Jianhai and immediately grabbed her companion's hand, shaking it wildly.

Her companion also showed a surprised expression,

The two of them looked at him as if they had spotted their favorite prey, excitedly whispering to each other as they sat down on the sofa.

"What would you like to order?" the "Strongest Order-Taker in History" asked enthusiastically.

The two girls glanced at each other and then, in a voice as soft as a mosquito, said:

"I'll Guard You at the End of the World, two portions."

Someone controlling the LED screens must have been listening because, as soon as the two girls uttered the hidden command,

The surrounding silver LED screens instantly lit up.

The dazzling morning sun and white waves rolled up on the sea, with seabirds and feathers filling the sky.

At the end of the sea and sky,

A giant, gentle figure reached out a hand and softly said:

"I'll guard you at the end of the world."

The voice spread to every corner of the tent.

"Did someone order from the hidden menu?!"

Chen Jianhai was startled by the sudden anime scene.

When Lin Suyang and Zhao An had told him about designing a limited-time hidden menu in collaboration with anime, he had laughed it off.

But he never expected actual anime fans to come!

"Who ordered it?"

Chen Jianhai looked around and found himself staring into the intense eyes of the two girls next to him.

"Could we get your autograph?"

One of the girls, face flushed with courage, asked nervously.

Seeing Chen Jianhai nod,

The two girls practically jumped from their seats, excitedly and shyly running to his table. After getting a photo and autograph, they returned to their table, satisfied.

"Could he be a big star?"

Chocolate on the fourth floor watched everything unfold, her stubborn twin ponytails standing tall!

"But isn't this star a bit too rugged-looking?"

At that moment, not only her, but other dining guests and hotel staff were also focused on Chen Jianhai.

"This is so unfair...!"

Cui Meng slammed his glass onto the coaster in frustration.

He could accept the unique decor, the immersive cooking experience, and even the surround sound system, but this was too much!

He never expected Chen Jianhai to advertise himself to attract customers and attention!

Who knows how much he spent on creating this anime persona online, turning a rough guy into a deeply emotional character.

It was infuriating!

Cui Meng enviously glared at Chen Jianhai, drinking a glass of orange juice in frustration.

Today was the first day of the beer festival, and also the first time the kitchens of various five-star hotels were on display, with almost every hotel owner or assistant present.

Everyone was competing to see who could attract the most customers.

But no one anticipated such an unequal competition.

All the guests who entered the tent were immediately drawn to the golden opera house restaurant on the fourth floor.

Although some hotels had unique dishes to secure their customer base, they couldn't compete with Lang Ai Hotel's delivery service!

Cui Meng looked at the delicate takeout box on his table in frustration.

The box looked like something from an ancient TV drama, used by wealthy families to serve dishes.

The box was round, made of white porcelain with blue floral patterns.

It had three layers, and at the top handle was a hidden button. Pressing it made the middle two layers open like a lotus flower, revealing the crystal-clear food plates inside.

And when Cui Meng had secretly touched the box earlier,

He found its sealing, insulation, and odor-proofing to be excellent.

Even if it wasn't used as a food box, it would make a great decorative piece at home.

Cui Meng jealously eyed the box and then looked enviously at Chen Jianhai.

He couldn't understand why, despite being the same age, Chen Jianhai always had such bold and clever ideas!

While Cui Meng was feeling frustrated and reflective,

Liu Qinglu leaned lazily against the bamboo screen, her eyes fixed on the LED screens of Lang Ai Hotel, deep in thought.

After a while,

A middle-aged man in a plain T-shirt, carrying a tool bag, walked in.

"Xiao Liu, is there a power issue in the restaurant?" the middle-aged man asked, wiping his sweat.

"No." Liu Qinglu gently shook her head, "I want you to help me find their control panel and power center."

"The control panel and power center?"

The middle-aged man looked at Lang Ai Hotel's restaurant, puzzled.

"Those silver strips aren't decorations; they're LED screens. When the chefs cook, corresponding images appear on them." Liu Qinglu explained, then lowered her voice:

"See if you can find their control panel or power center, and then..."

She made a cutting gesture with her fingers.

The middle-aged man's brows furrowed slightly, "Xiao Liu, this... isn't right!"

Liu Qinglu's expression changed, "If you can't do it, I'll get Xiao Bao to come over."

The middle-aged man's face froze at her words.

A young electrician had recently joined the hotel, and although they called each other brother and friend, they were fiercely competitive.

Hearing Liu Qinglu's threat, the middle-aged man gritted his teeth, "I can do it."