Daddy, Come Home For Dinner!

Chapter 898: Chapter 898: Complaint

"Although the Changping Cooking Competition is just a subsidiary of the Changping Group, it’s still an event invested and held by the Changping Group," Zhao Gushen said. "Originally, this year’s competition was excellent, both in terms of audience response and reputation."

"This year, the Changping Competition has received a remarkable level of attention, much more than in previous years. The on-site audience, online live streaming numbers, and the degree of online discussion are all very clear indicators," Zhao Gushen said.

"We’re all very happy about this, not because of the benefits, but because this relatively niche circle is becoming increasingly well-known and accepted by the general public."

"And yet, what happened today in the finals has rendered all our long-term efforts meaningless." Zhao Gushen said, "The heartache and anger can’t be adequately expressed, no matter what words you use."

"Today’s outcome requires someone to take responsibility," said Zhao Gushen.

"Without proper vetting, we trusted the International Cooking Competition too readily and rashly allowed Zhuang Mingyan to join as the sixth judge on such an important day."

"Therefore, Changping also bears significant responsibility for today’s outcome," Zhao Gushen said. "We will not shirk the responsibility that we should undertake."

"But that doesn’t mean we won’t hold Zhuang Mingyan and the International Cooking Competition accountable. Changping will definitely pursue this to the end, demanding an explanation from the International Cooking Competition!"

"As for this year’s champion," Zhao Gushen looked at Tian Pengpo, smiled slightly, and said, "Your championship is deserved, there’s nothing wrong with that."

"Originally, your competition with Ye Fei was evenly matched, and anyone could accept either of you winning the first place."

"So, you shouldn’t feel that this victory was unfair or anything," Zhao Gushen said. "For your winning first place, I believe no one would have any objections."

That’s true.

"Although you and Ye Fei didn’t get to compete well this time, there will be many opportunities in the future," Zhao Gushen said.

Although Tian Pengpo felt his win wasn’t very honorable,

his skill still speaks for itself.

Ye Fei was the one who got trapped.

But for him to win first place, people had no objections.

"Indeed." Ye Fei spoke.

She smiled graciously.

She was only angry because of Zhuang Mingyan. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Ye Fei had no objections to Tian Pengpo winning the championship.

Even without Zhuang Mingyan’s interference, it would have been hard to say who would win between her and Tian Pengpo.

Ye Fei was actually prepared for the possibility of losing.

She just didn’t expect to lose in such a way.

Seeing everyone looking at her, Ye Fei laughed and said, "I’m not pretending to be magnanimous or forcing a smile."

"Although I lost the competition in such a way, I will seek the justice I deserve. But you deserve this championship. Your skill is evident, and you shouldn’t feel bad because I got trapped."

Tian Pengpo said nothing.

Even though Ye Fei said that, it’s different.

If Ye Fei hadn’t been trapped, it wouldn’t be so clear who the champion would be.

"Also, Gu Shen is right, we’ll have opportunities to compete again in the future," Ye Fei laughed and said, "You’re now definitely going to participate in the International Cooking Competition."

"If the International Cooking Competition doesn’t plan to sabotage us and can ensure a fair and just competition, then I will definitely sign up too. By then, we’ll have the chance to compete again," said Ye Fei. freewebnøvel.coɱ

These words made Tian Pengpo feel less burdened.

"With your ability, you’ll definitely make it to the International Cooking Competition," Tian Pengpo had great confidence in Ye Fei’s skills.

Hua Ciyue whispered to Huo Jiarong, "Lao Tian really is a straightforward guy. Saying this in front of so many people puts a lot of pressure on Ye Fei, right? Let’s hope people don’t think she’s arrogant."

Ye Fei laughed and said, "Don’t praise me too early. What if I don’t get selected?"

Tian Pengpo obviously didn’t take Ye Fei’s words to heart.

But he also realized that saying such things in this setting could attract negative attention to Ye Fei.

So he didn’t continue further.

However, he again thought of the operations of the International Cooking Competition and said, "But if the judges at the International Cooking Competition are still like today, no matter how good the skills are, they’re useless. Then I wouldn’t participate in the International Cooking Competition either."

Ye Fei nodded with a smile, "The International Cooking Competition isn’t the only opportunity for us. We still have many chances."

This Cooking Competition ended in such an imperfect way.

But the follow-up matters were not over.

Zhuang Mingyan’s issue still needs to be resolved.

Before Changping even took action, netizens were already sending emails and criticizing the International Cooking Competition’s official account.

Thus, before Changping made a move, the organizers of the International Cooking Competition already knew about Zhuang Mingyan’s situation.

With some considerate netizens even providing video evidence in their emails.

Including Zhuang Mingyan’s explanations, as well as evaluations from the audience and other participants who tasted Ye Fei’s dishes.

The audience watching the competition through online platforms came from all walks of life.

Among them are many who know how to edit videos.

Including fellow creators from Platform C, just like Ye Fei.

They are quite skilled in editing.

Just cutting out some of Zhuang Mingyan’s footage doesn’t require as high an editing standard as when they upload complete videos to Platform C.

Therefore, the speed was quite fast.

Some netizens on Weibo, with good English, said, "Does anyone who edits videos need me to translate what Zhuang Mingyan said into English? I’m worried that the organizers of the International Cooking Competition are mostly foreigners and there may not be many who understand Chinese."

Even if there are people who understand Chinese, they’re worried they wouldn’t bother to find a translator just for an email.

It’s better to directly translate it so they can understand instantly.

It saves a lot of trouble.

If the organizers of the International Cooking Competition doubt the accuracy of the subtitles, they can find someone to verify it.

"Yes, absolutely!" a netizen replied, "I’m currently editing the video, I’ll send you the clip once it’s done, and trouble you to translate the Chinese characters into English so that I can add the subtitles."

"No problem!"

The netizen translated quickly, even posting it directly on Weibo: "Friends, help yourselves to the translation."

The netizen who edited the video didn’t keep it to themselves either.

They didn’t think that just because they edited it, they shouldn’t share it.

They made the video public, saying, "I’ve already added the subtitles. Help yourselves to it, you can directly use this for emailing."

A netizen asked, "Is it okay for us all to send the same email?"

"No problem, our video isn’t fake or anything."