Food starts with Mapo Tofu

After Chen Nian came back from Anna's place, he couldn't help feeling a bit of a headache.

Inexplicably, he accepted the other party's commission, obviously Chen Nian himself is not the kind of person who likes to cause trouble.

But when encountering this kind of thing outside, Chen Nian couldn't bear not to help. After all, the other party looked really miserable. First, his parents were killed, and then his boyfriend was arrested as a murderer.

Although now Chen Nian is not sure whether what Anna has grasped is the truth, but it is still hard to say. As a person involved, he should be aware of some things, such as the abnormality on West's side.

Also, Anna said that the key to her room was lost, so it would be impossible to escape with such a large key there.

"Forget it, just help. This matter shouldn't affect me. The big deal is that I didn't help that kid reverse the case. In short, I just stand by Anna's side and help her with some things. I don't favor Gero is not partial to West either."

After making up his mind, Chen Nian began to think about how he should help Anna.

This kind of thing is not something that can be thought of immediately, but there is another thing that is more important to Chen Nian, and it will be done this morning.

That was the first Platinum Star Food Voting Conference held on board.

The main content is that every customer on board can vote on their favorite dishes.

Everyone has three votes and needs to vote for three different dishes.

The guests on the ship have known this new rule long before, and it is still very new for them, and they can taste as many different flavors from all over the world as possible during the [-]-day voyage. The dishes are also a very good experience.

And the more important point is that all the dishes in the kitchen are released today, that is to say, customers on the second floor can also order dishes exclusive to customers on the third floor.

Of course, this kind of voting chefs do not need to come forward, as long as there are waiters to guide the guests to complete it.

And the chef's job is to make every dish well.

However, not long after Chen Nian returned to the kitchen, when West came to pick up the dishes ordered by the guests, he quietly approached Chen Nian: "Master Chen, I will try my best to guide the guests later and hint at them. Voting for you... To tell you the truth, I also like your dishes very much, although I have never eaten them once, but every time your dishes are served out, they are always more pleasing to the eye than other people's."

Chen Nian smiled, had an idea, and suddenly turned his head: "West, what time do you finish work every day?"

West didn't know what Chen Nian was going to do, but he thought about it and replied: "Around ten o'clock, when the time comes, someone else will serve the night shift."

Chen Nian nodded: "You work very hard, and you have helped me a lot. My dishes can be promoted so quickly thanks to you. We Chinese pay attention to repaying favors, and I happen to be I just applied for the right to use the kitchen at night, and I planned to use this time to try some new dishes, just waiting for you to come to the kitchen after get off work, and I invite you to try my new dishes."

West looked at Chen Nian in surprise, Chen Nian can be said to be the most talkative among all the chefs he has known since he was on the ship!
"Is this... so good?"

"It's okay, come on, I already regard you as a friend."

Chen Nian said with a smile.

West couldn't help being moved: "Master Chen, you are a good cook, and I will be there on time at night."

"Ok."

In this way, Chen Nian inadvertently launched his plan.

During the day, there are many people and people come and go in the corridors. West will definitely not choose to do anything during this time period, so even if he wants to do something, he has to wait until the night is quiet.

During this period, there were no cameras on the ship, and it was up to the security personnel and waiters on duty at night to maintain safety.

……

Everyone is very serious about the work at noon today, and most of the chefs are still self-motivated.

Sometimes being a chef is no different from other professions. Everyone wants to be recognized by customers for their level and ability, and also wants to prove that they are better than other colleagues and peers.

There were a few chefs who usually liked to chat and laugh with other people at work, and tell some nasty jokes, but at noon today, the topic of chatting became this selection.

"This time we are going to participate with the red-collar chefs above. I feel that these ten places may be taken away by them." This is the reason for the chef next to Chen Nian who often chats with Chen Nian talk.

"I think we also have some very powerful masters here." Chen Nian replied.

But the man shook his head: "It is true that there are a few more powerful ones, but they are at most similar to the slightly weaker ones among the red-collar chefs above, but they have no chance, but they really have to be compared together If not, they don’t really have any advantage.”

"That's true." Chen Nian knows that the level of many blue-collar chefs is actually comparable to that of red-collar chefs, but after all, each radish is a hole, and only when the top chefs have vacant seats can they top it.

And in the past, it was because the customers on the first and second floors could not eat the dishes made by the chefs on the third floor, so they didn't understand.

But if you let go of them all today, it is very likely that they will vote because they feel particularly amazing when they eat a dish made by a certain chef above today.

Human psychology is like this. The impulse brought by the current feeling will greatly affect the past memories, so that when assigning weight to certain things, it is more inclined to the decision brought by the current impulse.

"I don't think so. After all, there are more customers who usually eat the dishes in our kitchen."

The chef looked at Chen Nian: "Actually, we all think so, but it's just a fluke mentality. We all hope that we can get more recognition from customers, even more than those red-collar chefs, that's why everyone is doing it today." so hard.

But we also know in our hearts that the probability of this happening is relatively small. "

Chen Nian smiled: "Then there is still hope, it's better than zero."

"Indeed." The chef suddenly felt relieved, and looked at Chen Nian with admiration: "Sure enough, young people are more confident than us old guys."

"I might be called reckless." Chen Nian said.

"No, no, on the contrary, I think you are so good, and through our communication these days, I can feel that you are not the kind of young man who can't think."

Well done and praised again.

But on the surface, the humble old man still said no.

However, holding such an event on the ship today is still very useful. On the one hand, it mobilizes the enthusiasm of the tourists, and on the other hand, it can dilute the impact of the murder case some time ago.

After finishing work at noon, Chen Nian moved his body and stretched his waist.

Originally, he wanted to go directly back to his room to rest, but he saw from the window in the corridor that the weather outside seemed to be very good, so he changed direction and came to the deck.

Today's weather is really good, although it is sunny, but the clouds in the sky half cover the sun.

After being on the boat for such a long time, Chen Nian is already familiar with the life on it, so he feels very comfortable smelling the salty sea breeze again.

But just as Chen Nian was lying on the railing enjoying a pleasant afternoon, a voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Mr. Chen, I didn't expect you to be here."

Although it was in English, Chen Nian still knew that the other party was probably referring to him. After all, when Chen Nian came over just now, there were no Chinese on this deck, all foreigners.

Turning his head to look, Chen Nian found that the visitor seemed familiar.

Take a closer look, isn't this the woman who stuffed herself with a small note during the visit that day?

And today, I saw that the other party seemed to be more beautiful than the last time. The last time the dress was more like a lady, but today the other party was wearing a sun hat and a skirt with an unknown pattern, but this time It looks younger, and some blush has been applied to the already delicate face, so it looks even a little cute.

But no matter how young she is dressed, her age is there after all, but this age is not a defect for her, but a bonus.

"Hello, ma'am." But facing the other party, Chen Nian didn't know what to say for a while.

As the other party approached slowly, a faint scent of daisies penetrated into the tip of the old man's nose. Obviously, the perfume this time was different from the last time.

"Mr. Chen, I waited for you in the room for a long time last time."

Chen Nian touched his nose and was a little embarrassed: "Didn't something happen that day, so..." I had no choice but to use the murder case of that day to block it first.

The main vintage does not know what the other party's specific purpose is.

But on such a ship, a charming and sexy young woman invites herself to a room, and when the time comes, the lonely man and the widow will be in the same room. It is not easy to explain.

"Then is Mr. Chen free tonight?"

The young woman spoke bluntly again.

Where did Chen Nian experience such a thing, he was a little flustered for a while, but he already had someone he liked in his heart, so it was naturally impossible for him to have any unreasonable thoughts about other women.

Even if this is in the dream space, but if he really has those tricks, it can be considered a mental derailment.

This is unacceptable for old age.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, I do have other things tonight." Chen Nian declined politely, "But may I ask you why you are looking for me?"

"You're tall, you're handsome, and you're young, my type, so I want to have a great night with you."

Chen Nian was startled, did he play so openly?

"Sorry ma'am, I already have someone I like." Chen Nian refused righteously.

The young woman took a deep look at Chen Nian, and suddenly smiled: "He is really a principled young man, but it is still a pity, of course, our voyage still has more than two months, if you change your mind during this period , you can come to me anytime.”

Chen Nian shook his head: "I love her very much, and I will not do anything to betray her. Thank you again for your recognition of me, but I hope you can actually recognize my cooking skills more."

"The dishes you cook are delicious. I voted for you for two of the three votes this time."

"Thank you very much." The aged gentleman bowed.

Sure enough, the young woman did not hook up with Chen Nian again. After a while, perhaps she felt that the sea breeze was a bit violent, or maybe she felt that the sun that had stubbornly peeked out from the clouds would hurt her skin. She pressed her hat and then turn around.

"By the way, I already know your name, but you don't know me yet. My name is Vivian."

"The name sounds nice, Ms. Vivian." Chen Nian nodded in greeting.

Finally, he watched Vivian return to the cabin.

It wasn't until the opponent's figure completely disappeared that Chen Nian sighed: "This inexplicable peach blossom really caught people off guard. Fortunately, this didn't happen in reality, otherwise it would be bad for Hongdou to find out."

In the dream, the entanglement of aging will be much less. He has already planned to hide the matter of the recipe forever, and will not tell anyone, so naturally there is no need to be entangled in what happened here.

……

But to Chen Nian's surprise, the counting of votes was particularly efficient.

Came out in the afternoon.

It's just that they only know that the statistical results have come out, but the specific ranking has not yet been announced.

After all, this is an event on the Platinum Star ship, and most of the passengers participated in it, so when the list is announced, it is natural to have a sense of ceremony.

So they were informed that there would be a party on board tomorrow.

At that time, the kitchen is the main event.

Because it is definitely not possible to eat at this kind of party like the usual order, but to be more refined and smaller.

Similar in nature to self-help.

And when the time comes, Mr. Huo will come to make arrangements in person.

By the way, the specific ranking list will also be announced at this party.

Just before work in the afternoon, Chen Nian went to Tonio's place again. Now that Tonio is still helping the cook even on the third floor, he still lives in a four-person room.

He knocked on the door and called Tonio out.

"What's the matter? Chen, do you have some inside information and plan to share it with me?"

Chen Nian shook his head dumbfoundingly: "I don't have such a big face, your master probably doesn't know where his dishes are ranked, how could I know? I came to you because I applied for After a while, I can also use the kitchen at night. As a chef, I must keep improving, but I am too busy with work during the day to study new dishes.

So I'm going to call you over tonight to try my new dish. "

Tonio's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Okay! Speaking of which, I only ate your cooking once, and I was thinking of having the opportunity to learn from you."

"There's nothing to learn. You're not bad. With your ability, you should be a blue-collar chef. It's just that you can learn more from your master now. Anyway, remember to come when the time comes."

"No problem." Tonio agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, then I should go to the kitchen, see you tonight."

"See you tonight."

On the way back, Chen Nian finally breathed a sigh of relief, two people acting together would be more practical than one person.