Chapter 887: The Distance Is Actually This Far_2

But it’s precisely because Jiang Mo’s feelings for Fu Yu are very pure, so while Fu Yu can only be grateful in his heart, he silently accepted this little fan of his.

Actually, being liked by someone feels pretty good, especially when Jiang Mo is so protective of him.

Fu Yu was both grateful and felt very warm about this.

“Found it!” Jiang Mo exclaimed, pulling out a document express envelope from a pile of packages: “It seems to be a document? Chef Fu, take a look!”

Fu Yu took it and, seeing the document envelope, was immediately delighted.

It must be an invitation, no doubt!

“Chef Fu, there’s a small knife here.” Jiang Mo offered eagerly while handing him a small knife: “Or should I open it for you? What’s inside?”

Fu Yu glanced at Liu Yuqing, noticing her exasperated expression, and said with a wry smile, “I’ll do it myself, it should be an invitation if I’m not mistaken.”

Mentioning the invitation, Jiang Mo didn’t quite understand what it meant, but Liu Yuqing’s eyes lit up as she looked at Fu Yu with excitement.

Fu Yu opened the document envelope to find a large white envelope inside, which contained a beautifully designed invitation when opened.

He had never received an invitation before; it was quite novel to receive one for the first time.

Liu Yuqing and Jiang Mo also peeked over, seeing Fu Yu holding a red invitation with golden lettering, looking especially festive.

“Chef Fu, this really is an invitation. Is it for an event?”

Fu Yu glanced at it, seeing the Provincial Gourmet Association’s seal on the bottom, his face lighting up with joy.

Smiling, he said: “Yes, it’s the annual meeting invitation from the Provincial Gourmet Association.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuqing hurriedly took it, examining it closely, equally surprised: “It says here you’re invited to the culinary video competition award ceremony, which means you’ve won, right?”

Curious, Jiang Mo took the invitation, seeing Fu Yu’s name on it, inviting him to the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual event.

After reading it all, Jiang Mo was suddenly stunned!

Fu Yu actually participated in the Provincial Gourmet Association’s culinary video competition?

Even she had heard of this event.

Every year, the province holds a culinary competition, and the award-winning videos are edited and broadcast on television.

Because the cooking videos from the past two years were very exquisite, they even trended on social media, with related comments and video clips appearing on major short-video sites.

Chef Fu is really amazing, participating in the Provincial Gourmet Association’s culinary video competition and receiving an invitation, that surely means he won something.

Thinking of this, Jiang Mo could not help but feel even more admiration.

Jiang Mo handed the invitation back to Fu Yu, sincerely praising: “Chef Fu, you’re really awesome! Being able to participate in the Provincial Gourmet Association’s video cooking competition! I’ll definitely download this year’s cooking video when it’s out!”

The invitation indeed mentioned inviting him to the award ceremony, but didn’t specify the exact award he won.

Fu Yu was unsure of his actual ranking, but hurriedly explained: “No, I just submitted my cooking video for the competition, and they sent me an invitation to attend the award ceremony. I don’t know my ranking yet, but it seems I’ve made the finalist round.”

Just a finalist?

After hearing Fu Yu’s explanation, Jiang Mo immediately frowned.

With Fu Yu’s skills, having already entered the competition and received an invitation, he surely must have won an award!

Without thinking, she blurted out: “You’ve already received an invitation, that must mean you’ve won! Chef Fu, with your skills, if you don’t make the top three, then surely there’s corruption and backroom dealings going on!”

Liu Yuqing couldn’t stand to see Fu Yu undervaluing himself either, and added: “Exactly! With your talent, you’d easily crush other contestants. If you don’t win the grand prize, then the judges are definitely blind!”

Jiang Mo and Liu Yuqing, united in their indignation, bolstered Fu Yu’s confidence while simultaneously criticizing the event organizers.

It seemed like if Fu Yu didn’t win the grand prize, it would entirely be the organizer’s fault.

With his girlfriend and his die-hard fan boosting his ego, Fu Yu was starting to feel a bit on cloud nine.

“Alright, you guys get back to work, I’ve got to return to the kitchen.”

Fu Yu, holding the invitation, floated back to the kitchen.

Earlier, Zhang Jinyu had finished the second round of oil-frying the pot-sticker meat, and while straining the oil from the fried pork tenderloin, he turned around only to realize Fu Yu wasn’t in the kitchen.

“Isn’t Chef Fu back yet?”

Just then, Sun Mingze came over carrying processed frogs, and Zhang Jinyu casually asked.

Sun Mingze shook his head: “He left a while ago and hasn’t… oh, Chef Fu is back!”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jinyu turned around and upon seeing Fu Yu, hurriedly said: “Chef Fu, the second oil-frying is done.”

Fu Yu nodded, handing over the invitation he was holding: “Put this on the shelf for me, don’t get any oil on it!”

“Got it!” Zhang Jinyu took it, glanced down, and saw a white envelope.

“Chef Fu, what’s this?” Zhang Jinyu asked curiously.

Fu Yu casually replied: “Oh, it’s an invitation.”

“An invitation? Can I see it?”

“Sure, but make sure to keep it for me once you’re done, I still need it,” Fu Yu instructed.

Zhang Jinyu opened the envelope, took out the invitation inside, and curiously opened it, finding an invitation welcoming Fu Yu to attend the Provincial Gourmet Association’s culinary video competition award event.

After carefully reading the content of the invitation, Zhang Jinyu was suddenly stunned!

An invitation to the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual meeting?

This is an event only notable figures in the circle get to attend.

Fu Yu is really impressive, being invited to participate in the Provincial Gourmet Association’s event.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jinyu couldn’t help but feel envious.

After all… people like them don’t even have the qualification to join the City Gourmet Association, let alone the provincial level.

Fu Yu resumed cooking the pot-sticker meat, pouring in the prepared sauce after the wok was hot, and adding the crispy fried pork tenderloin.

Zhang Jinyu carefully placed the invitation back in the envelope and specifically positioned it on the uppermost shelf, afraid it might get dirty.

Once the invitation was in place, Zhang Jinyu leaned in towards Fu Yu and said: “I put the invitation on the top shelf for you to keep it clean.”

Fu Yu flipped the ladle, smiling: “Thanks.”

Zhang Jinyu smiled: “No problem, Chef Fu, you’re really impressive, being invited to the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual meeting!”

Fu Yu paused, realizing Zhang Jinyu was mistaken, and explained: “Oh, no, this invitation is for the culinary video competition’s award event. I submitted my work to the competition and must have made the finalist list, so they invited me to attend the award ceremony.”

Zhang Jinyu, upon hearing this, was immediately dumbfounded!

No way!

Wait, it’s not to attend the annual meeting!

It’s to, at the Provincial Gourmet Association’s annual meeting, participate in their organized culinary video competition. Not only did he submit his work, but he even won an award?!

Instantly, Zhang Jinyu’s eyes widened in disbelief, almost blurting out an expletive!

With just a casual statement, Fu Yu stirred up a level-12 storm in Zhang Jinyu’s mind!

This amazing?

Zhang Jinyu always knew he wasn’t as good as Fu Yu.

But he never realized so clearly how wide the gap was between him and Fu Yu!

Practically a different dimension.

Exactly!

That’s it!

He always thought there might be differences between people, but perhaps not that big, at least diligent effort could compensate for lack of talent, the early bird catches the worm.

At least give newcomers hope to strive and catch up!

Fu Yu is so remarkable because he has talent, works hard, is lucky, and has someone like Zhao Meng to mentor him.

His current culinary skills are related to his long-term practical experience in cooking.

At least that’s how he accumulated so much cooking experience!

But!

Having worked in the kitchen for over a year as well, Zhang Jinyu felt that, despite lacking talent, he was diligent, hardworking, and striving to improve.

That’s also why Zhao Meng chose to promote him to assist Fu Yu out of all the other small workers.