Complete Defeat

"I didn't expect that your cooking skills are really quite impressive," Wang Ziming ignored the others and said to Jaxon, "I've had squirrel mandarin fish in many restaurants, but I've never encountered one that tastes better than Chef Liu's. I always thought that Chef Liu's squirrel mandarin fish was the best in the country. I didn't expect that it would be beaten by a physical education teacher."

"Thank you for the compliment," Jaxon replied politely. Wang Ziming's fairness left a good impression on Jaxon.

"I'm just being realistic," Wang Ziming said, looking at the two bowls of soup the waitress was holding and asking, "Are these two bowls of soup also for the competition? How about..."

"How about I give it a try?" At this moment, the young man sitting in the main seat suddenly spoke up. Everyone's attention turned to him. He looked calm and said, "I've had quite a bit of alcohol just now, and it's just the right time for some soup."

"If Young Master Kong is willing to be the judge, that would be more than perfect," Wang Ziming said.

Since Wang Ziming had spoken, no one else had any objections. In fact, the third round of the competition didn't really matter, as Jaxon had already won two rounds and secured the final victory. However, since both Wang Ziming and the young man in the main seat had spoken, Manager Huang naturally dared not refuse. Moreover, he also wanted to win at least one round to save face for the restaurant.

The young man sipped the soup and casually said, "Are all of you teachers at Goldenleaf University?"

"Yes, I'm a physical education teacher at Goldenleaf University, and this is my second year," Liu Bing quickly interjected. Initially not understanding the situation, Liu Bing now saw how Wang Ziming treated the young man and seemed to realize his importance. Therefore, he also wanted to get closer to him. For people like them, it was quite necessary to know more of their kind.

The young man nodded and said, "I happen to have a friend studying at Goldenleaf University."

"What a coincidence," Liu Bing said. "I wonder who that person is? I have some connections at Goldenleaf University and can take care of them in daily life."

"No need for any special care," the young man smiled. "With her abilities, no one can bully her."

"Of course not. A friend of Young Master Kong is definitely no ordinary person," Liu Bing said. Although Liu Bing was also part of the rich second-generation circle, there was a hierarchy within this circle. Liu Bing's status was lower than Wang Ziming's, and since Wang Ziming was so polite to this Kong, Liu Bing naturally dared not act arrogantly in front of him.

"Both bowls of soup taste good," the young man said after tasting both bowls. "However, if I have to choose the better one, this bowl is superior. It is both fresh and fragrant, bringing out the best flavors of the radish and vegetables."

Manager Huang forced a smile on his face, but inside, he felt more and more bitter. The soup that the young man said tasted better was still the one cooked by Jaxon. This meant that their restaurant had been completely defeated.

Liu Bing was also quite upset, but at this moment, most of his attention was on the young man. He didn't care much about Jaxon anymore. In his view, there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with Jaxon later. After all, Jaxon was just an ordinary person. Could he be so lucky every time?

So, compared to that, networking was obviously more important.

As for Geng Yafei, she was naturally very happy. No matter what, Liu Bing's deliberate targeting of Jaxon was because of her. If Jaxon had really been unlucky, Geng Yafei would have felt very guilty.

At this moment, Chef Liu had already left the private room. Being defeated by a physical education teacher in his strongest culinary field was a big blow to him. However, he did not resent Jaxon. After tasting Jaxon's dishes, he had to admit that the food was indeed better than his. He lost with a clear conscience, but it was still hard to swallow.

"Since you're here, let's add some more plates and eat together," Wang Ziming invited Geng Yafei and Liu Bing. Then he looked at Jaxon and said, "You should stay too."

"I won't stay. Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Wang, but I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now," Jaxon said.

"Postpone whatever it is. Eating a meal won't take too much time," Geng Yafei persuaded Jaxon, while also giving him meaningful looks, hoping he would stay. Growing up in this circle, Geng Yafei knew the importance of networking. Now, for Jaxon, there was such an opportunity right in front of him. Both Wang Ziming and the young man in the main seat were no ordinary people. Getting to know them would be very beneficial for Jaxon.

"Yafei, stop persuading him. Maybe he doesn't have anything urgent, but just doesn't want to dine with us. Your actions are making it difficult for Teacher Wu," Liu Bing said from the side.

"You shut up!" Geng Yafei was angry.

"Since you have matters to attend to, I won't insist," Wang Ziming said.

"Thank you," Jaxon expressed his gratitude. He then gave Geng Yafei a grateful look before turning around resolutely to leave the private room.

In reality, Jaxon didn't want to get involved in this circle. He felt he was not the same kind of person as them. Staying would only add to the awkwardness, which was why he wanted to leave. Of course, he wasn't completely lying. He did have matters to attend to. It was the matter of transportation. After all the hustle and bustle just now, it was already late. Although he could transport at any time of the day, Jaxon didn't want to wait. He had fully realized the importance of the other timeline to himself, so he was very serious and eager about each transportation.

"Oh, right," Jaxon stopped when he reached the door of the private room.

"What? Changed your mind and don't want to leave?" Liu Bing thought Jaxon regretted and wanted to stay, so he couldn't help but mock.

"No," Jaxon shook his head. "I just wanted to remind Teacher Liu not to forget my money. Also, I won't greet Manager Huang. Could you pass the message for me?"

Liu Bing's face turned awkward and angry upon hearing Jaxon's words. "Rest assured, you won't be short a penny! Ten thousand yuan, it's only important to someone like you!"

"As long as Teacher Liu remembers," Jaxon smiled and then turned to leave.

"What's going on?" After Jaxon left, Wang Ziming asked Geng Yafei and Liu Bing curiously.

Geng Yafei smiled and recounted the events in the private room earlier. After listening, Wang Ziming looked in the direction Jaxon had left and muttered to himself, "Interesting."