Chapter 534 Celebration Banquet
A group of people forgot the time as they chatted.
It was not until the staff sent by Hou Qiang knocked on the door that they found it was already five o'clock in the afternoon local time.
The staff who entered the door saw everyone together and said with a smile: "I said I knocked on several rooms just now and there was no movement. It turns out that you are all together.
This will save you trouble. The time is coming, and guests will come one after another at six o'clock.
You hurry up and go back to your room to take a shower and change into new chef's clothes, and go down to welcome the guests together."
Although the afternoon exchange made everyone feel unsatisfied and gained a lot.
But they also know that it is urgent and slow, and that they cannot delay serious matters.
So they left Yang Zhenxing's room one after another, went back to the house to pack their appearances and prepare for the evening celebration banquet.
Half an hour later, the group packed up and arrived at the hotel banquet hall.
After an afternoon of arrangement, several rectangular tables were placed at the door, with all the award-winning chefs' certificates and trophies.
Under the illumination of the upper light, it all looked golden.
In the banquet hall, each table is also arranged, with signs with xx guests on it.
Above the door, a celebration banner hangs.
I don’t know if it was prepared long ago or it was made in the afternoon.
However, looking at the undried ink marks on the red paper posted on it, it was probably just written on the spot.
After a walk around, several people came to the door.
The staff of the delegation took out the camera and Hou Qiang said to them: "Come on, before the guests arrived, let's take a photo together first, and then we will take a photo with each other with the award certificate and trophy."
When everyone heard this, they opened their eyes wide in surprise, and then stood together happily and took a photo.
However, the three people who did not win the award looked a little lonely as they took photos with their respective trophys.
Others have trophies, but the three of them don’t. Thinking of this, I feel uncomfortable again.
After Yang Zhenxing and the others saw the expressions of the three people, the nature of the photo was weakened a little.
But no one came forward to persuade and enlighten.
After all, as winners, their status as theirs, their kindness will be misunderstood for other meanings.
Fortunately, after seeing this, Hou Qiang walked over and pulled the three of them aside to comfort him.
This made Yang Zhenxing and others relieved and continued to take a photo.
Everyone finished taking photos and guests arrived one after another.
The first ones to come were the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and local Chinese overseas Chinese.
There was naturally a lively celebration and photo at the door, and then the staff led to the banquet hall inside.
Then came the local government officials and finally the mayor.
Although the interpreter was assigned, Yang Zhenxing, among the chefs, could speak English.
Moreover, he was the only champion, and the mayor pulled Yang Zhenxing alone and said a lot of words of praise and encouragement.
The guests were almost there, and the final appearance was Ms. Zhu Manli, the "Mrs. Ambassador" and his husband Mr. Jiang Enzhu.
Compared to Ms. Zhu, Mr. Jiang is undoubtedly more active.
This time, I was able to win domestic chefs to participate in the competition, which was achieved more by Mr. Jiang’s relationship.
Because Mr. Jiang went to work in the 1960s and under 30s, he went to work in the China Agency in London.
Then he served as Chinese representative to the China-UK talks in 1993.
From 1993 to the end of 1995, he served as deputy director of the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Island Special Administrative Region Preparatory Committee.
He then served as ambassador to Britain until March 1997.
During these times this year, he has been in consultation with the British government on the return of Hong Kong Island.
This World Chef Championship was held half a month after Hong Kong Island's return, and it was precisely because Mr. Jiang communicated with the UK.
In addition, Ms. Zhu made efforts at the same time, so the tournament side let go and sent the invitation to China.
After attending the celebration banquet today, Mr. Jiang will immediately go to Hong Kong Island and become the president of the Hong Kong Island Branch of Xinhua News Agency.
It can be said that Mr. Jiang is a diplomat who witnessed the entire turning point of China-UK relations.
After taking a photo with the ambassador and his wife, the dinner officially began when they sat down.
First of all, he was the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and spoke as a representative of overseas Chinese.
He highly praised the delegation's role in winning the awards on this trip and thanked him for his contribution to expanding his influence in the local Chinese and overseas Chinese.
Although Hong Kong Island has returned successfully, the country has demonstrated its strength.
The relationship and status in the international community are still in a very embarrassing place.
A large amount of foreign capital poured into the country, and they only played a role in making money and driving the economy.
Similar to promoting positive domestic reports or even neutral reports, there is no intention to do it.
Most of the world outside do not know that the ancient Eastern countries have embarked on the rapid development of the east wind.
Most of the Chinese and overseas Chinese have not had a good life abroad.
This time the delegation was able to achieve excellent results in the World Chef Championship.
At least in Amsterdam, many people have learned and understood the charm of Chinese food and expanded the influence of China in their hearts.
Maybe one day in the future, if you are engaged in business or make friends, the other party will give you a thumbs up and say "Chinese beef batch".
This is a recognition of China.
After the Chinese president's speech ended, several overseas Chinese and local political circles also sent out speeches.
Finally, the embassy was spoken by Ambassador Ms. Zhu, which brought a successful conclusion to the celebration banquet.
"I believe everyone is aware of some of the things that happened in this competition. The delegation was able to win so many honors in the end, which was the result of the joint efforts of everyone.
Not only did you fight for yourself and your motherland, but you also created a noble Chinese food image in the hearts of more people.
I suggest everyone raise their glasses together to celebrate the successful achievement of this competition!”
As the first glass of wine was drunk, the celebration banquet officially began to serve.
Each dish at the dinner was ingenious and unique. Starting from the starter, it was made by the ten chefs of the delegation during the competition.
Especially Yang Zhenxing received two dishes from excellent dishes, which are very popular among everyone.
Hou Qiang and the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce went to find a chef with excellent knife skills and searched for local chefs in Amsterdam.
Finally, through various relationships, a master in his sixties was invited to take charge of the operation.
Otherwise, Yang Zhenxing would have to do it himself and change the tofu.
If this is the case, the local Chinese and overseas Chinese will be embarrassed.
It's a joke that I can't find a decent Chinese chef in the local area.
But this is not something incredible.
Now in various countries in Europe, the scale and power of Chinese and overseas Chinese are not very large.
Because more people went to America, Maple Leaf Country, or England, France and other countries.
Chapter completed!