Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 642: What Took You So Long

She hadn’t mentioned it to Zhao Gushen either.

Because the top 10 contestants of the Changping Competition have already been decided, and previously Guo Wenbo had also mentioned that contestants ranked 2nd to 6th in the final will qualify to defend their titles in the International Cooking Competition.

The first place winner will directly receive a spot as an official team member.

This means that both the contestants defending their titles and one of the official team members will be selected from these 10 contestants.

Therefore, a banquet was specially organized in City B.

Although only the top 6 contestants will ultimately qualify to participate in the International Cooking Competition, the top 10 contestants are already very impressive, all being talented individuals.

It’s possible that someone among them might stand out again and defeat the official team member.

Or participate in the official team’s competition and ultimately become an official team member.

In any case, those who make it to the top 10 are elites.

This banquet serves as an indirect reward for the top 10 contestants, awarding them prizes and bonuses.

The official announcement of the competition stated that the winner would receive a bonus of one million.

And a direct entry into the International Cooking Competition.

These are the clear rewards, but there are also some hidden rewards, such as the winner undoubtedly gaining more attention and a greater reputation.

The resume will look more impressive, offering opportunities to work in higher-end restaurants or to open their own restaurant and establish their own brand.

Because their fame has already been made, they have a good foundation for the future, making the road much smoother.

The title of Changping Culinary Competition winner in itself is a great brand, and these are the hidden rewards.

Every year, the top 10 contestants receive a lot of attention.

It’s just a coincidence this year that the International Cooking Competition is also taking place, which is why the top 6 students are getting more attention.

In previous years, being in the top 10 was already exceptional.

So as per tradition, City B still hosts a banquet to celebrate the top 10 contestants.

Unfortunately, on the day of the banquet, Zhao Gushen also has a meeting.

After the meeting, he has a social engagement, which cannot be avoided.

So that day, when Zhao Gushen was heading to the company, he told Ye Fei before leaving, "I’ll try to finish early and meet up with you there."

"You don’t have to rush; after all, there will be many people, and the people from Changping Academy will be there, they’re quite nice, and they support each other if there’s anything going on. Moreover, these people have high backgrounds, not just anyone can mess with them."

"That’s true," Zhao Gushen agreed, "Except for a very small number of students whose culinary talents are exceptionally outstanding enough to earn them scholarships and tuition reductions, every other student’s family is unusual at Changping Academy."

"Because the tuition fees at Changping Academy are extremely high, not something an average family can afford. The students who can study at Changping Academy don’t have poor family backgrounds," Zhao Gushen said.

"Just like Jixia Academy?" Ye Fei recalled and asked.

Zhao Gushen nodded, "Pretty much, Jixia Academy has even higher standards, and every year, each family is allocated a certain quota. Families below a certain level don’t even qualify for admission, no matter how rich they are."

"However, Jixia Academy only goes up to high school, there’s nothing beyond high school. Changping Culinary Academy focuses more on specialized skills. Tian Pengpo and his family’s background is not ordinary either, so there’s no need to worry about anyone. I really feel assured with you being with them."

Zhao Gushen said, "But I will still make an effort to get there as soon as possible."

Ye Fei advised him, "Don’t rush to join me only to drive recklessly on the road; it’s dangerous. It’s okay if you come pick me up after the banquet ends, or if you can’t make it, let Xiao Qiu come pick me up. There are plenty of people there, no need to worry."

Zhao Gushen tentatively agreed, but he was still considering joining Ye Fei as soon as possible.

No matter how many people from Changping Academy were present, as long as he wasn’t there, she couldn’t be entirely at ease.

So Zhao Gushen left, and Xiao Mo left a bit later but was picked up by Qiu Xingwen.

By afternoon after 5 p.m., Xiao Mo had returned from kindergarten.

Because Ye Fei and Zhao Gushen wouldn’t be at home that evening, Aunt Guo was specifically called to accompany Xiao Mo.

Ye Fei took a ride with Qiu Xinwen to the banquet venue.

Coincidently, the banquet was held at Shengyue.

Ye Fei was now quite familiar with Shengyue.

Qiu Xingwen parked the car at the entrance of Shengyue and originally wanted to escort Ye Fei inside, but she didn’t let him.

Ye Fei got out of the car and walked to the entrance, and the people at Shengyue recognized her.

After all, at Yan Zhiqing and Wei Wucai’s wedding last time, Zhao Gushen had also proudly announced his marriage with Ye Fei.

Yan Beicheng had also specifically instructed them to recognize Ye Fei from then on.

She was Mrs. Zhao.

Therefore, even if the staff at Shengyue wanted to not recognize Ye Fei, they couldn’t.

The manager hurried over to greet her, and Ye Fei asked about the location of the banquet hall.

The manager said, "Let me take you there."

So Ye Fei followed the manager and after walking a bit, she heard someone calling her, "Ye Fei!"

Turning around, Ye Fei saw it was Hua Ciyue, Huo Jiarong, and Shang Heyue. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Mi Ruyun, having been eliminated from the top 10 in the previous round, didn’t attend this time.

Ye Fei paused to let the three of them catch up and smiled, asking, "Did you three arrive together? Where are the others?"

Shang Heyue replied, "The three of us got some beauty treatments, make-up, and manicures, so we came a bit late. The guys didn’t have as much to prepare, so they arrived earlier."

Thus, Ye Fei entered the banquet hall with them.

There were many city leaders present, as well as people from the broadcasting and culture departments, the culinary industry, and others, including some entrepreneurs and investors.

When Tian Pengpo and the others saw Ye Fei and her group enter, they came over to greet them, "Why are you just arriving now?"

Hua Ciyue responded, "We aren’t late; arriving on time is fine. Have all the others arrived?"

"I don’t know how many people they’ve invited, but based on past experiences shared by other contestants, most should be here by now."

Apart from the 9 people from Changping Academy, others at the venue were unaware that Ye Fei was now Mrs. Zhao Gushen.

Those leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors were all in their own conversations; while the awards were meant for them, the actual stars of the night weren’t really them.

It was more of an opportunity for these leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to network, expand markets and business possibilities.

Tian Pengpo and the others hadn’t asked a server to show them the way since they had arrived earlier.