gourmet food

Chapter 1254
"Why should I tell you the entire menu?"

Mr. Li picked up the tea cup and drank it leisurely with a hint of arrogance. After taking a sip, he continued to add: "You only have less than eighteen dishes, and you didn't even mention the names of the dishes." !

I've already told you more than 60 dishes, isn't that interesting enough? "

Wan Lao, who was stunned by Mr. Li's words, didn't know how to refute. He frowned and thought for a while, but he still felt that he had to name the eighteen dishes.

Chu Yunfeng was drooling all the time, but he swallowed it quickly every time. Of the more than 60 dishes Mr. Li mentioned, he was very clear that he only knew two dishes.

One is butterfly sea cucumber, and the other is char siu suckling pig!

As a result, Chu Yunfeng began to have some doubts in his heart. Since the butterfly sea cucumber dish would be included in the Chengdu version of the Manchu-Han Banquet, this explained a problem.

Are some traditional Sichuan dishes also included in the Chengdu version of the Manchu-Han banquet menu?

Because the Butterfly Sea Cucumber dish is a traditional Sichuan dish, and since it has been selected, Chu Yunfeng has reason to suspect that the traditional Sichuan dishes he knows should also be on the menu of this Manchu-Han banquet.

Therefore, the more than twenty dishes that Mr. Li has not yet revealed are most likely the traditional Sichuan dishes that he can cook.

After making this guess, Chu Yunfeng began to feel ecstatic. Doesn't that mean that he has already mastered 1/4 of the Manchu and Han banquet dishes?
"I insist on getting it"!

Chu Yunfeng was in a very hot mood and wanted to ask Mr. Li for confirmation. However, since Mr. Wan was present, he could only wait until he could inquire privately later.

At this time, Wan Lao began to smile. He patted Lao Li on the shoulder cheerfully and said, "Old brother, don't say I'm not funny, I taught Xiao Chu a dish for a Manchu-Han banquet in advance! "

"what?"

Chu Yunfeng suddenly asked, his expression obviously a little nervous, and Mr. Li's indifferent expression also changed a little, but he quickly covered it up.

"Why, you still don't believe me?

Last time when Xiao Chu went to the capital, I personally taught him the dish of "Hundred Birds Chao Feng" in front of the entire state banquet chefs. This is the most top dish in the Manchu-Han banquet.

Don't say you don't know, this Beijing version of the Manchu-Han banquet also has a table list, and the dish of Birds Chao Feng is included in the five appetizers, and it is the first dish.

How about it, now you know how interesting I am, right? "

After Wan Lao finished speaking, he picked up the tea cup and stroked his beard with his hand. He seemed to be very proud, and then he calmly picked up the tea cup and prepared to take a sip.

Chu Yunfeng was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that the dish he learned about Bai Niao Chao Feng would be a dish for the Beijing version of the Manchu and Han Dynasty banquet. However, this dish was indeed very exquisite. I think Wan Lao was right.

However, when Chu Yunfeng observed Mr. Li's expression, he found that he frowned slightly, and then a teasing look appeared on his face.

what's the situation?
Is there something wrong with this dish?
Just when Chu Yunfeng had a suspicion, he saw Mr. Li immediately stopping the cup of tea that Wan Lao was about to taste.

"Old man Wan, I now realize that you are really a cunning old man. Don't think that I don't know. When did this dish of birds facing the phoenix be included in the dishes of the Manchu-Han banquet?

Please tell me carefully whether this dish is included in the banquet menu for the Pan Banquet, the Courtier Banquet, the Longevity Banquet, the Thousand Old Man Banquet, the Nine Hundred Banquet, or the Festival Banquet?
If I remember correctly, this dish seems to have been developed by the chef in order to please the Empress Dowager Cixi by a eunuch in charge, right?
This dish was also a main dish at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. How had it ever been included in the menu of a Manchu-Han banquet?

Come on, explain it to me carefully, and I will listen carefully. How did you use deception to change history? "

Mr. Li's wise words made Chu Yunfeng burst into laughter. What he said was absolutely correct. He later also inquired about the origin of the dish Bainiao Chaofeng.

It was indeed exactly what Mr. Li said, but he didn't know whether this dish was included in the Manchu-Han Banquet dishes or something like that. But as soon as he saw the drastic change in Wan Lao's expression, he knew that what Mr. Li said was true.

"Uh, this, uh, that and so on."

Wan Lao hesitated for a few words and couldn't continue the "editing", so he could only say with a hint of embarrassment: "Okay, Old Man Li, it seems that you are familiar with Beijing cuisine?
I admit that it was a bit exaggerated, but don’t you deny the exquisiteness of this dish?
Is it not an exaggeration to say that it can be included in the dishes of the Manchu Banquet?Since the ancients did not include it, shouldn't our new Manchu Banquet be included? "

"Sophistication, you are just changing the concept. Can you do it? If it doesn't work, then forget about the cooperation. I can see that you have no sincerity at all!"

Mr. Li definitely had the absolute initiative this time. He immediately stood up, patted his clothes and made preparations to leave.

Wan Lao naturally felt a little unreasonable, so he immediately stood up to stop him and said: "Okay, okay, I said it's not okay?
There are five dishes I can cook here, namely hydrangeas and scallops, first-grade bird's nest, roasted shark skin with green onions, Erlong playing with pearls and Songhe Yannian! "

Wan Lao just mentioned the dishes he knows how to cook, and Lao Li immediately nodded and said: "It sounds pretty good, but why do you feel that what you know is just a hodgepodge?

There is only one dish among the several banquet dishes. Isn’t this quite interesting? "

Chu Yunfeng could hear the hint of ridicule in Old Li's words. Could it be that he was referring to something?

Wan Lao didn't take it seriously, and then reported the dishes that the other master chefs could cook one by one. Lao Li was a little noncommittal, but Chu Yunfeng couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Just by listening to the names, you can tell that these dishes are very unusual. They are definitely the kind of artistic dishes that give people a feeling of extreme enjoyment. It seems that Wan Lao and the others are good at it.

"what do you say?"

After Wan Lao finished speaking, he stared at Li Lao closely, obviously wanting to see if Li Lao would agree to cooperate.

Chu Yunfeng also watched intently, waiting for Mr. Li's answer.

And while Chu Yunfeng and the others were discussing in the private room, there were constant twists and turns on Mu Qing's side!

Before Chu Yunfeng entered the private room, he gave Mu Qing two tasks. The first was to go to the lobby to help greet these guests.

It is not known how long the conversation will last in this private room. It is very likely that the conversation will not be finished after the guests have finished eating, so Mu Qing will naturally have to send the guests off, otherwise it will be too rude.

In addition, as more and more colleagues and seniors gathered in the hotel lobby, Chu Yunfeng asked Mu Qing to find President Xiong and President Hou to solve the problem, and asked these two to wait a moment and discuss something with them later. .

Mu Qing also nodded in agreement. It seemed that this was the only way to solve the current situation. Just when Mu Qing was walking back, she ran into Lao Wang and Long Ma.

"Sister-in-law, let's have a chat!"

When Lao Wang saw Mu Qing walking towards him, he quickly stepped forward and became enthusiastic, which inevitably led to Long Ma's complaints.

Long Ma is not as thick-skinned as Lao Wang. Although he calls Chu Yunfeng every time he calls him brother Chu, he still can't pronounce the word "brother-in-law".

So Long Ma coughed and said according to his original title: "Manager Li, can you take some time to talk?"

Mu Qing knew without even guessing what these two people wanted to talk to her about. It must be about investment and expansion. Although it was a good thing, she had already discussed it with Chu Yunfeng before.

No matter how much they can afford to eat, neither of them wants to do anything beyond their capabilities. After all, their energy is limited, and if they take a big step, it will really be a stretch!

Although it seems that the relationship with Lao Wang and Long Ma is pretty good now, the nature of capital has already determined that once uncontrollable factors appear after expansion, things that no one wants to see will eventually happen.

In the face of interests, what does favor mean?
So Mu Qing couldn't give the two of them a chance, and immediately said with a smile: "Big brothers, please don't embarrass me, the previous cooperation plan was decided long ago.

And we have already signed the contract. We really have no expansion plans in the future. Our energy is limited and we really can’t take care of it! "

Mu Qing's idea is to start from her own abilities. The most important thing is not to overwork herself. This person has been focused on work all day, what kind of fun is there in life?
But Lao Wang, an elite in the shopping mall, naturally has a different philosophy. He immediately retorted: "Brothers and sisters, you can't say that. If you are really too busy, wouldn't there be professional managers?

As long as we copy the model of your hotel, it will be absolutely no problem to expand it.

And didn’t you just hear that there are dishes for a Manchu-Han banquet?If this is promoted, it will be difficult for the hotel not to make money, right?
Is that a Man-Han banquet?Is there anyone who will not come for this golden signboard?
This means a steady stream of wealth, what are you worried about? "

This was immediately recognized by Long Ma, who nodded and said: "Old Wang is right, once there is the Manchu-Han Banquet as a sign, our academy will definitely be the top chef training academy.

The previous scale now seems a little too small. If we want to do it, we must make it bigger and stronger, and first set up locations in first-tier cities across the country. Then we will definitely become China's No. 1 company in one fell swoop. "

Both of their faces were glowing red, because this was definitely a sure-profit deal, and with these foundations in place, would it be difficult to have a delicious meal in the future?

However, Mu Qing naturally had her own persistence, and she replied seriously: "Brothers, I still stick to my previous decision on this matter, so please stop trying to persuade me.

Come on, let’s go back and try these dishes again. Except for the wedding banquet, we may not be able to taste them in a few months! "

When Mu Qing smiled and stretched out her hand to invite the two of them back to the hall, Lao Wang tried to persuade him again, but Long Ma pulled him and told him not to mention it again with a wink.

Even if the matter needs to be brought up again, there is no rush at this time. After all, Mu Qing and Chu Yunfeng have more important things to deal with tonight.

"You're right, Xiao Chu is going to the capital for training soon. This is really a meal without a meal. Don't let this opportunity pass by. Come on, let's go back quickly!"

Lao Wang had a lot of disappointment on his face, and he was reluctantly pulled towards the hall by Long Ma, while Mu Qing pursed her lips and snickered behind her.

In fact, I am still a little reluctant to give up. If it were another person who could have such a strong investment, who would be willing to give up such a big temptation?
However, after thinking about it, Mu Qing still felt that it would be best to take it easy. There were two little cuties about to be born soon, and she would have to spend more time with them!
When I think of Chu Yunfeng's childhood training plan, my heart feels like honey. I laugh secretly. I can imagine how much fun it would be for a one or two-year-old baby to stir-fry with a spoon.

After returning to the hall, Mu Qing first whispered something to President Hou and President Xiong, then their expressions changed slightly, and finally they nodded.

At this time, the banquet was coming to an end, and Mu Qing also called Zhao Qiqi and asked her to have the things delivered quickly.

This time I sent an invitation to everyone, and naturally I also sent a small gift, and this gift was the snacks made by Chu Yunfeng and the others in the kitchen.

There are lotus cakes, scallion cakes, lily cakes and palace peach cakes. Each of the four pastries has its own characteristics, and the taste is very unusual, and it is also quite unique as a gift.

The dishes on every table were quite exquisite and delicious, especially the roasted pork dish. Almost every table drank up the soup.

Everyone had almost finished eating, and naturally it was time to say goodbye, but everyone sat in their seats to see if they could wait until Chu Yunfeng came back.

But after waiting for a while, everyone saw many waiters standing at the door and delivering a lot of things. It was immediately clear that Chu Yunfeng would definitely not come back.

As for the secret about the Chengdu version of the Manchu-Han banquet just mentioned at the main table, it seems that we cannot find out today. This is what everyone regrets the most.

Someone had something urgent, so I apologized to everyone present, and then started to say hello to Mu Qing. Mu Qing personally walked them to the door of the hall and presented them with a box of exquisite snack gifts.

After seeing this scene, everyone also said goodbye one by one, and Mu Qing gave gifts one by one at the door to thank everyone for coming.

And sincerely invited him to attend his wedding banquet with Chu Yunfeng in a few days.

This time, the two of them were very polite and the food was quite good. Naturally, they were recognized and appreciated by everyone. They just wanted to get acquainted with Mu Qing more, but seeing so many people, they just Wait until the next opportunity comes.

And these young chefs who were invited all understood the meaning of being invited. Especially when they heard Lao Wang say that they would invest all their efforts at the banquet, no matter who they were, they had more ideas in their minds.

The business of this Xingchen Hotel will definitely be booming in the future, and working in Xingchen will definitely be quite guaranteed. Although there is no problem with the treatment, this is not what everyone values ​​​​.

The most important thing is Xingchen's dishes. If you can learn a little bit about Xingchen, it will be of great help to your own strength and future development.

So when I left, I naturally thanked Mu Qing in every possible way, but neither party would give a clear response or answer in this place.

After all, there are so many people here. When Xingchen is ready, he will naturally contact him. Then it will be a good time to really talk about things.

But if we just start talking now, wouldn't it be a blatant poaching?
If this spreads out, will the hotel where I am now not allow me to wear small shoes?
And Xingchen will also become the target of public criticism in all hotels, which is not something the shrewd Mu Qing can do.

But everyone left in no hurry, it was a rare opportunity to get together, and naturally they wanted to communicate, so people in twos and threes gathered around and chatted enthusiastically.

Master Li took a step forward in a hurry, and when he saw the crowd gathered in the hall, he was extremely surprised.

Oh my God, what kind of wind blows all these old timers out?
Most of these people are famous master chefs in the Sichuan cuisine world. When they saw someone coming out with a gift box, they immediately glanced over with sharp eyes.

"Xiao Li, the banquet above is over, right? Where is Mr. Chu?"

As soon as Xiao Li walked into the hall, he was recognized immediately, and then he saw this group of people rushing toward him menacingly.
(End of this chapter)