Food Circle Plug-in Emperor

Fu Yu was a little moved when he heard Yao Shi's words.

After all, he was able to sign up for the competition at the beginning through Feng Xiaoxiao's back door, and if she hadn't helped through the relationship, he would not have been able to qualify for the competition.

With Yao Shi's contacts, maybe he can really find out the exact news!

Fu Yu's eyes lit up, and he said gratefully: "Chef Yao, thank you so much."

Yao Shi smiled, reached out and patted Fu Yu's shoulder: "My own, why are you being polite."

At this time, Gu Yunwu came over with a plate of sesame oil dried tofu.

"Chef Yao, I've packed a bag of freshly made dried tofu for you."

Gu Yunwu is very good at dealing with people.

He is particularly handy at such things as using the things in the store to make some snacks to give away favors.

Yao Shi took the dried tofu, joked and left.

Except for taking special orders now, he doesn't usually stay in the back kitchen, and the others have long been accustomed to this.

Gu Yunwu was in a good mood, and handed the plate in his hand to Fu Yu: "Xiao Fu, come, have a taste."

Fu Yu reached out and squeezed two slices of dried tofu into his mouth. There was a strong aroma of sesame oil in his mouth, and he knew it was Gu Yunwu's handicraft after tasting it.

"How is it?" Gu Yunwu asked with a smile.

Fu Yu nodded and praised: "It's delicious!"

Gu Yunwu smiled and stuffed the dish into Fu Yu's hand: "Take it and eat."

Fu Yu quickly thanked him, Gu Yunwu waved his hand: "It's not a good thing, you're welcome."

After finishing speaking, he asked casually: "I just heard you tell Chef Yao about the food association? Why, do you want to join the association?"

Gu Yunwu also just joined the Gastronomy Association for two years, just now he overheard Yao Shi chatting with Fu Yu about the Gourmet Association, and thought he heard it wrong.

Not just anyone can join the Gastronomy Association. Not only do they need to have a certain number of working years and have a certain influence in the industry, but they also need to be guaranteed and introduced by members of the association to be eligible to submit an application.

Regardless of the second point, the first point alone, Fu Yu's condition is a bit too far behind.

Fu Yu didn't expect Gu Yunwu to hear the conversation between him and Yao Shi, he smiled awkwardly, and said with some embarrassment: "Chef Gu, I told Chef Yao about participating in the competition. I signed up for a competition before."

Gu Yunwu was stunned for a moment, and joked with a smile: 'You are quite self-motivated, yes, young people like you should participate in more competitions in the industry. It doesn't matter whether the ranking is not, the key is to get in touch with more people in the same industry and broaden your horizons. "

"Moreover, there are quite a few competitions that are quite influential in the circle, and the attention paid to these competitions in many places is getting higher and higher."

"It is a very rare opportunity to be recognized by people in the industry."

"Kid keep quiet, next time you participate in this kind of competition, you can come and ask me if you don't understand anything. I can't do anything else, but I still know a little bit about the competition, which can help you get a prize." make a decision."

What Gu Yunwu said was very reasonable.

Now there are many food competitions in China, and the momentum of holding them is very good.

In addition to regular competitions, and even various variety shows, the subject matter of this aspect in film and television is becoming more and more popular. People are paying more and more attention to the quality of material life, and their pursuit of food is gradually increasing.

It is precisely because of this general trend that some food-related competitions have begun to increase their requirements in terms of requirements.

However, relatively speaking, because of the high degree of attention, it's not that just hearing that it's a provincial or national competition, you think it's awesome. In fact, it's not the case. It also involves a so-called issue of industry recognition.

Maybe a certain competition is very large and has a high influence, but you may not really be able to get out of the circle after participating in the competition, and people in the industry do not have a high degree of recognition for your industry.

These are common things.

But if you have the opportunity, you must try it bravely. After all, only by actively participating can you have the opportunity to show your talents.

That's why Gu Yunwu said that.

Moreover, he felt that although Fu Yu had only graduated from a chef school, his working time was too short, and he didn't have enough experience in cooking operations. It was easy to make some omissions when participating in the competition, such as blindly following the trend to sign up, which was understandable.

Even though he and Zhao Meng have been in a competitive relationship, in all fairness, Gu Yunwu still admires Fu Yu, so now he wants to help Fu Yu out of kindness.

After Fu Yu finished listening, he nodded gratefully: "That's great. If you encounter such a thing in the future, you must communicate with Gu Chu and communicate more."

"I participated in the cooking video competition held at the annual meeting of the Provincial Food Association. I submitted the video last month. I haven't received any receipt yet. Maybe I didn't get selected. After all, there is still a week to go. New Year's Eve."

As soon as Fu Yu finished speaking, Gu Yunwu, who was still smiling gently just now, changed slightly.

Gu Yunwu looked at Fu Yu, the smile on the corner of his mouth couldn't hold back, and he suddenly felt his heart twitch, as if he was about to have a heart attack.

What Fu Yu participated in was actually a cooking video contest organized by the Provincial Food Association? !

This event is an annual event that attracts the attention of industry insiders.

Not just anyone is eligible to sign up for the competition. In addition to being recommended by members of the association, there are certain requirements for the cooking level and popularity of the participants.

And with Fu Yu's current situation, it is reasonable to say that he is not qualified to sign up at all. This kid is really good!

Gu Yunwu couldn't help sighing: "Xiaofu, your starting point is high enough. Just after participating in the competition, you can sign up for the cooking video competition of the Provincial Food Association's annual meeting. It's amazing!"

"The Provincial Food Association is very well-known. Although its influence is definitely not comparable to that at the national level, the annual cooking video contest is notoriously difficult. Compared with all kinds of fancy skills, it is even more difficult. You are so courageous when you attach importance to cooking techniques and innovations!"

Gu Yunwu sighed in his heart, but as to why Fu Yu was eligible to sign up for the competition, he guessed it after a little thought. It must be because of Yao Shi's help.

This is probably what the two of them were talking about just now.

Fu Yu sighed embarrassingly: "I didn't know that this competition was so difficult. If I knew it earlier, I might as well participate in the city TV station's cooking video selection event."

These words made Gu Yunwu somewhat dumbfounded.

Since the end of summer, after the city TV station had a food event, because of the good response, it took advantage of the year before to launch another cooking video selection event.

As long as the entries for this event can be selected, they can be included and edited, and broadcast on TV as an event program during the Chinese New Year.

The bonus is not much, the main thing is being able to be on TV, which is also a very honorable thing.

However, Fu Yu did not submit a video to participate in the competition this time, mainly because this event was held by the city TV station and it was in time for the New Year's Day, so the attention in the circle was not high.

The store received news about the event, but didn't pay much attention to it.

Gu Yunwu smiled: "You don't know much about these competitions. In fact, although the city TV station's competition is not at the same level as the Provincial Gastronomy Association's annual meeting competition, relatively speaking, the influence of TV programs is higher. , and the attention in the circle is also greater."

"Think about it, during the Chinese New Year, everyone has nothing to do, and the TV is broadcast almost all day long. At that time, the broadcast volume of the selected food cooking video will definitely be very high."

Gu Yunwu said with a smile: "Actually, I also submitted two videos to similar events on the provincial TV station in the past two years. I originally wanted to try my luck, but in the end... I was rejected. I didn't participate again this year. "

Gu Yunwu sighed: "If one of my videos can be selected, I might have the confidence to challenge again this year."

This is not something to be ashamed of. You can count on one hand the number of cooking videos that can be selected by TV stations in the whole province. Which one is not a bigwig in the industry. Yao Shi was selected a few years ago, and it was a sensation in the circle at that time. up.

Talking about his own affairs, Gu Yunwu became more sincere: "The next time there is such an opportunity, I should participate or should participate. It should be regarded as experience. I don't usually have such an opportunity. Although it is only a city TV station, but You have been in the industry for too little time now, and this kind of activity is just right for you.”

When Fu Yu heard Gu Yunwu mention the TV program, he immediately asked curiously: "Does the provincial TV station also have food and cooking competitions?"

Gu Yunwu nodded: "Yes, the newly created activities of the municipal TV station this year are held with reference to the programs of the provincial TV station. However, the requirements of the provincial TV station are a bit high, not only for the cooking level of the contestants, but also for the quality of the video. The editing effect also has certain standard limits.”

"These two times, I specially asked a multimedia company to help me make the video, but I still couldn't be selected."

Gu Yunwu felt a bit regretful, he was very serious about participating in the competition, but unfortunately, after two rounds of tossing, he was not selected as he wished.

After talking here, Fu Yu couldn't help but said: "Chef Gu, you can't be selected because of your cooking skills. The level of contestants in this provincial TV station is too high."

Gu Yunwu couldn't help but smiled: "That's for sure, all the chefs who can sign up are the chefs of major restaurants. If someone like me wants to be selected, it depends on luck."

It's different from newcomers like Fu Yu who have just entered the industry and have the opportunity to hone their culinary skills.

Gu Yunwu has been working for too long, and at his current level, his culinary skills have basically been finalized.

Whether it is the habit of cooking operations or the mastery of seasoning ratios, practice makes perfect, almost becoming a kind of body instinct.

If you want to benefit again, it is not a simple matter.

At least it is much more difficult than Fu Yu's rough jade, which can be polished at will.

Especially in recent years, he has been a little slack in cooking operations, which is far behind his peers.

But talking about this, Gu Yunwu thought of another thing, and asked with interest: "By the way, Xiaofu, how did you sign up for the cooking video contest held by the Provincial Food Association?"

You must know that not just anyone can participate in the activities organized by the Provincial Food Association.

Fu Yu said truthfully: "It was Sister Feng, Feng Xiaoxiao contacted me. I only need to provide cooking videos here, and she will help with the rest."

When Gu Yunwu heard it, he couldn't hide his surprise: "It turned out that she helped pull the thread?"

Although Feng Xiaoxiao is a gourmet blogger, he is quite well-known in the circle, especially since this person has also joined the Provincial Food Association, and Gu Yunwu still has a little understanding of her affairs.

Fu Yu nodded: "If I hadn't heard what Sister Feng said, I really didn't know there was such a competition at the annual meeting."

Gu Yunwu suddenly realized, no wonder.

Just to say, how could anyone be able to sign up for the activities of the Provincial Food Association.

If it was because of Feng Xiaoxiao's help to leave, it would not be a difficult task.

Unexpectedly, this kid Fu Yu is quite lucky!

To be able to catch up with the nobleman Feng Xiaoxiao.

Back in the day, I was so focused on going to the Provincial Gastronomy Association, but in the end I didn't get anything to do with it.

Now that he can join the association smoothly, it was a coincidence that he got through the door.

Such a difficult matter, but it has become a piece of cake when it comes to Fu Yu.

Gu Yunwu looked at Fu Yu with complicated eyes, feeling envious, jealous, and feeling a little untimely.

In fact, there is a saying that Gu Yunwu didn't tell Fu Yu.

As long as you have the opportunity to sign up for the cooking video competition of the Provincial Food Association, even if you fail to win the prize in the end, it is actually an opportunity.

It should be known that there will be professionals in the industry responsible for reviewing and selecting all entries.

And the candidates who are qualified to serve as judges are all bigwigs in the circle.

It is also a rare thing to be familiar in front of them.

At the beginning, Gu Yunwu also showed his face at the Provincial Food Association with a cooking video of soup, and finally he was able to make connections and join the association.

Gu Yunwu couldn't help but said: "Xiao Fu, you really don't have to worry too much about this matter, it's a blessing in disguise!"

"You are so young, you have the opportunity to participate in such an event, it is already amazing!"

Fu Yu said embarrassingly: "It's really nothing to me. If I hadn't gone through Sister Feng's back door, I guess I wouldn't even be eligible to sign up for the competition."

After Gu Yunwu finished feeling, he said with a smile: "This can be regarded as a skill. Others can't find a way if they want to go through this back door."

"I also said, just now, when you mentioned the entrusted relationship with Yao Shi, I thought it was you who wanted to sign up for the competition, so you wanted to inquire about the selection process?"

Fu Yu nodded: "The main reason is that the cooking video has been submitted for more than half a month, but there is no feedback at all."

When Gu Yunwu heard this, it was rare for him to persuade patiently: "Let me tell you, there is no rush for this kind of thing. Moreover, in this type of competition, whether there are acquaintances is actually not very important. If there are acquaintances, at most they can help report A name, a video, but the recruitment standards have not been lowered at all, but will be raised."

"Because the selection team of the Provincial Food Association has always had a rule that the quality of the selection of cooking videos is very high, otherwise everyone will go through the back door, and the number of awards is too low!"