I confess, I am the Mr. Richest-Chapter 436: Someone Wants to Extort Chu Chen

Under the guidance of a waiter, Song Xinyuan met the arrogant foreign man.

"Hello, I am Song Xinyuan, the general manager of Wangjiang Pavilion."

Song Xinyuan greeted politely, since the man across from him was the last Michelin inspector, very important.

"Do you want to pass the assessment and become a Michelin one-star restaurant?"

Upon meeting Song Xinyuan, the foreign man got straight to the point.

"Of course,"

Song Xinyuan nodded, as he certainly wanted Wangjiang Pavilion to become a Michelin restaurant.

In this way, Wangjiang Pavilion would add a major selling point in its publicity.

For many wealthy individuals, taste was not very important; the restaurant’s reputation and fame were what mattered the most.

Only such top-class restaurants could match their status as tycoons.

If evaluated genuinely, they might not achieve Michelin three-stars, but two-stars should be within reach.

Song Xinyuan had a lot of confidence in Wangjiang Pavilion, which he had managed for many years.

However, applying for the Michelin assessment this time, he feared unexpected issues and an unsatisfactory start.

Thus, Song Xinyuan conservatively applied only for the Michelin one-star assessment.

Yet, both Wangjiang Pavilion’s food and other aspects were enough to compare to those Michelin two-star restaurants.

"Do you want to? Then it’s easy."

"Give me three million US Dollars, and I’ll let you pass this last hurdle."

"A Michelin one-star restaurant, absolutely yours. I can even help you apply for a two-star restaurant."

The foreign man told Song Xinyuan.

"What?"

After hearing this, Song Xinyuan was stunned.

Earlier, he had been curious why the Michelin inspector, who should have investigated secretly, approached him proactively.

Now, he understood.

It turned out this foreigner was making an exorbitant demand, attempting to use Michelin as a threat to extort him!

Three million US Dollars, that’s no small amount!

Furthermore, the strength of Wangjiang Pavilion was evident.

They could even meet the standards for Michelin two-stars; why would they need to "buy" a Michelin one-star?!

"I’ll give you three minutes to think it over."

The foreign man continued speaking.

This wasn’t the first time he’d done such a thing.

In his eyes, China was just a place to make money; he casually threatened with Michelin stars, and some restaurants obediently handed over the money.

Of course, the amount depended on the restaurant’s size.

Wangjiang Pavilion was the best of the ones he’d encountered, so he made a bold demand.

Michelin inspectors work alone, which gave the foreign man an excellent opportunity.

Of course, the foreign man wasn’t a fool either.

Before extorting a restaurant, he would first investigate and, after confirming the restaurant’s strength, reveal his identity to extort the restaurant owner.

The foreign man only extorted restaurants with adequate strength!

Because this way, even if future inspections occurred, there would be no issues.

After all, the restaurant’s strength was evident.

Many restaurant owners weren’t too confident in their restaurant’s strength. Upon hearing the foreign man’s extortion, most obediently handed over the money.

After passing the assessment, even though it was due to their strength, their "guilty conscience" would lead them to believe it was because the foreign man helped them pass.

Therefore, they would keep their lips sealed.

Until now, the foreign man had never failed.

Moreover, the reason he dared to extort so boldly was because his brother-in-law was a high-ranking official in the Michelin selection committee.

If anything happened, his brother-in-law would cover for him.

"It’s impossible to give you money."

Song Xinyuan sternly refused the foreign man. Dream on if you think of extorting Wangjiang Pavilion!

"Don’t regret it."

"If you don’t agree, you will permanently lose the qualification to participate in the Michelin star restaurant selection in the future!"

The foreign man threatened again.

"It doesn’t matter."

"You’re not welcome here!"

Song Xinyuan issued a dismissal order.

At worst, they wouldn’t aim for a Michelin restaurant.

With sufficiently strong capabilities, they could grow and thrive, especially with such an impressive boss as backing.

"Fine, fine."

"Hope you won’t regret it."

The foreign man sneered, like a snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.

Soon, the foreign man was driven out.

That evening, Song Xinyuan called Chu Chen and told him everything from start to finish.

"You did very well."

Chu Chen nodded.

Although three million US Dollars wasn’t much,

Someone dared to try extorting him, impressive!

Chu Chen inquired about the restaurant’s current situation and then hung up, not taking this matter to heart.

Whatever the Michelin restaurant, so be it.

Returning from the banquet with Mo Yuwan, it was already late, and Chu Chen went to rest.

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Early the next morning, rumors flooded the internet, such as:

Based on the Michelin inspector’s investigation, Wangjiang Pavilion had issues with their food!

Shocking, Wangjiang Pavilion actually disrespected a Michelin inspector and even drove them out!

Michelin would permanently cancel Wangjiang Pavilion’s qualification to participate in the star restaurant selection.

...

After being driven out, the foreign man contacted his brother-in-law and used the connections he had accumulated over the years in China to extensively damage Wangjiang Pavilion’s reputation.

The next morning, when Chu Chen woke up, he inadvertently saw the news on his phone, and this piece of news was very popular, already in the top five of the trending topics!

As for the comments below the news, they were even more "spectacular."

Some questioned whether Michelin had evidence for assessing Wangjiang Pavilion this way.

But as soon as this comment appeared, it was immediately attacked by various "Western bootlickers."

"Ha, bumpkin, this is Michelin, how could they possibly smear someone!"

"Clearly someone who’s never seen the world; their credibility is absolutely not in question."

"We unconditionally support Michelin, trash Wangjiang Pavilion, pfft!"

Numerous comments from "Western bootlickers" appeared under the news.

Upon seeing the word Michelin, these Western bootlickers immediately started attacking Wangjiang Pavilion, groveling to the Michelin selection committee.

What trashy domestic restaurant!

Still want to participate in Michelin selection, does Wangjiang Pavilion even qualify?!

Still, foreign restaurants are the best; they are truly the world’s top restaurants.

All domestic restaurants are trash.

While Chu Chen was reading the news, Song Xinyuan called.

This matter had spiraled far beyond Song Xinyuan’s expectations and was getting out of hand.

Especially because of those "Western bootlickers’" comments, many uninformed people misunderstood and sided with them.

Those Western bootlickers were even discussing whether to protest in front of Wangjiang Pavilion, demanding its closure.

"This is going too far."

Song Xinyuan was extremely angry. The matter had exceeded his control, and he could only seek help from his boss, Chu Chen.

"Trying to ruin Wangjiang Pavilion online, ha ha."

Chu Chen sneered, don’t forget, he was Xinye Group’s largest shareholder.

Now Chu Chen would show them what it meant to control everything with one hand!