The entire ocean is my fishing ground.

Chapter 71 You know nothing!

Wang Biao's heart skipped a beat, and the arrogance on his face vanished instantly.

He never imagined that he would attract this ancestor who rarely left the kitchen.

No, we can't let him ruin things.

Wang Biao's eyes darted around, and he quickly stepped forward, forcing a smile and pretending to be a professional as he gave instructions.

"Chef Luo, what brings you here?"

"They're just two mutated abalone of questionable quality, and I was just about to send them away."

"These defective products are bound to be tough and dry, and they have a strange smell. I'm worried that it will affect our hotel's reputation, so I'm planning to find someone to get rid of them."

As he spoke, he gave Lin Chen a threatening look, the implication being that if he dared to say anything out of line, he was dead.

He's trying to steal the credit and portray Lin Chen's work as the garbage he filtered out.

However, before he could finish speaking, Luo Yi slapped Wang Biao hard across the face.

Everyone was stunned.

Sun Heizi and Zhou Dazhuang stared wide-eyed. They had just been preparing to fight to the death, but the situation had changed so quickly that they hadn't been able to react in time.

Wang Biao covered his burning face, completely dumbfounded. He couldn't believe that Luo Yi had actually hit him in public.

"You...you hit me?"

Luo Yi was so angry that he was trembling all over. He pointed at Wang Biao's nose and spat on his face.

"I'll hit you? I fucking want to kill you. You don't know anything."

"A defective product? You call this a defective product?"

"Open your dog eyes and look closely. Look at the black and gold stripes on its body, and the hem of its skirt is still standing up. It's this size."

"These are wild black abalone that can only be caught occasionally in the deep-sea cliffs of New Zealand. In the entire Pacific fishing grounds, only a few live ones are produced each year."

"Mutated? That's a mark of top-quality ingredients."

"And the meat is tough and dry? This kind of abalone is cooked until it's soft and fluffy, you can scoop it out with a spoon."

"You idiot who can't even tell the difference between yellow abalone and netted abalone, and you dare to talk to me about ingredients?"

"This is a treasure, a life-saving treasure. You actually think you can just give it to me for a thousand dollars? You're committing a crime."

The suppliers outside were terrified but also incredibly relieved.

So this thing is really that powerful. No wonder that kid was confident enough to go head-to-head with Wang Biao.

Zhou Dazhuang and Sun Heizi exchanged a glance, both seeing ecstasy and pride in each other's eyes.

Brother Chen, you're amazing!

Wang Biao was so scolded that he couldn't say a word; he was finished.

If this gets out, he'll be completely ruined in this industry.

After Luo Yi finished cursing, he turned around and looked at Lin Chen. The anger on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a fawning and uneasy smile.

"This...this young man, I'm sorry, my men are incompetent and have made you laugh."

Lin Chen remained calm throughout. He looked at Luo Yi and spoke softly.

"Chef Luo said it's a lifesaver?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

Luo Yi nodded vigorously, afraid that Lin Chen might take the treasure away if he was unhappy.

Lin Chen said something that startled Luo Yi.

"I bet it's the menu to save those VIP guests from Beijing tonight?"

The color drained from Luo Yi's face instantly. He stared intently at Lin Chen, his eyes filled with horror.

This is a hotel secret.

Tonight, Marriott is hosting a VIP from Beijing.

The hotel had been preparing for this banquet for over a month. But just yesterday, the original main course supplier, a company under Shao Kun's control, was suddenly seized, cutting off all ingredient supplies. The grand finale dish on the menu was nowhere to be found. Only the hotel's senior management knew about this, and the executive chef was so anxious that he didn't sleep a wink all night, developing several blisters on his lips.

How did this young man know that?

"Who...who are you?"

Luo Yi's voice even changed tone.

The suppliers outside the corridor were also in an uproar.

"A distinguished guest from the capital? Really?"

"No wonder Marriott has been searching for top-tier goods all the time; now I know why."

"This kid even knows this? Who's he?"

Lin Chen didn't answer directly, but slowly took out his phone and tapped the screen a few times.

Seeing his actions, Wang Biao felt a sense of foreboding.

"What do you want? This is the Marriott, not a place for you to run wild."

He roared, his outward appearance masking his inner weakness.

Lin Chen ignored him and simply turned his phone screen towards the crowd.

On the screen, a video began to play, showing footage from the office just moments before.

In the video, Wang Biao's contemptuous expression and the words he spoke were clearly recorded.

The video quality is high-definition, the audio is clear, and the evidence is irrefutable.

Wang Biao's face turned completely ashen.

I'm completely finished.

If this video gets leaked, he will not only lose his job, but this behavior also constitutes commercial fraud and attempted robbery, which will incur legal liability.

"You...you tricked me."

Wang Biao pointed at Lin Chen, his finger trembling violently.

"It's your own fault for being stupid."

Lin Chen put away his phone and uttered four words.

It was at this moment that he finally answered Luo Yi's question directly.

"Lin Chen, Dragon Ridge Ocean Trading Group".

Dragon Ridge Ocean Shipping.

This is the name that has recently stirred up a storm in the provincial capital's business circles—the mysterious outsider who defeated Zhao Deding and forced Shao Kun into a series of defeats.

So it was him.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

The suppliers looked at Lin Chen with immediate awe.

No wonder he has the confidence to produce something like this.

Luo Yi was also shocked. He finally understood why the other party knew the hotel's secrets.

Given Longji Ocean Shipping's current influence in the provincial capital, finding out about this shouldn't be difficult.

He looked at Lin Chen, his eyes filled with not only awe but also a glimmer of hope.

He turned around abruptly, pointed at Wang Biao who was slumped in the chair, and yelled at the security guard at the door.

"What are you all standing there for? Drag this scoundrel who's colluding with outsiders to try and harm the hotel's interests out of here and call the police immediately."

The two security guards snapped out of their daze and quickly grabbed Wang Biao from either side, dragging him out.

The office was finally quiet.

Luo Yi bowed deeply to Lin Chen.

"Mr. Lin, I'm so sorry."

"It was my fault for not disciplining you properly just now. On behalf of Marriott, I apologize to you."

"You absolutely have to help me with this today, no matter what."

He adopted a very humble posture, his tone almost pleading.

"As long as you're willing to sell us these two black abalone, you name the price, and we'll agree to any conditions."

Sun Heizi and Zhou Dazhuang listened with great enthusiasm, their backs ramrod straight.

So cool.

That's what you call impressive!

He held up two fingers.

Two million.

Luo Yi was taken aback, thinking he had misheard.

"Two million each?"

Lin Chen shook his head and said slowly.

"No, it's these two abalones, plus all the seafood for tonight's banquet that I'll get for you."