After Shi Zhengliang’s apprentices learned of his death, they rushed to Deyang to prepare to transport his body back to Mianyang. The culinary community and netizens who knew Master Shi Zhengliang learned of the news of his death and expressed regret and grief.

Shi Zhengliang’s apprentice, Luzhou famous chef and executive chef of Luzhou Wang’s Hotel, Sang Zhi, learned of the news of his master’s death and gave up flying to Guangzhou to participate in the sixth cooking competition and rushed from Luzhou to Deyang. "I became a disciple of Master Shi Zhengliang last year and became his disciple." Sang Zhijun said that after becoming a master, he received the teacher's care and especially learned the teacher's moral character of "honesty, etiquette and morality first".

"Shocking news! Mr. Shi Zhengliang died in a car accident in Luojiang, Deyang, Sichuan today. Extremely sad!" Netizen "Huangjia Lengyi" said: "Master Shi has contributed to the promotion of China's Sichuan cuisine culture and the cultivation of Sichuan cuisine talents. He made outstanding contributions. The industry is saddened by the loss of the master! May the master rest in peace in heaven! The family expresses condolences and accepts the change!”

Netizen “Ji Weichufu” said: Master Shi was humble, diligent, and of high moral character. He has superb skills. He became acquainted with the master through catering fifteen years ago, but we have only seen him a few times in the past seven years. Last year, he helped Master Shi accept apprentices. Wish you all the best, Master.