gourmet food

Chapter 646 The most expensive spice in history

"Fuck, why is it you?"

Two "fuck" sounds sounded at the same time, but they meant completely different things.

"You still have the nerve to say that my brother was worried about you last night and you are not grateful for spending the whole night with you, but you are actually surprised to see me?
Oh~!I understand. Could it be that you thought the person who accompanied you last night was "

Guo Kui reacted as he spoke, and then heard Chu Yunfeng's resounding "Go away", but it couldn't stop the thoughtful smile on Guo Kui's face.

It was already 06:30 in the morning, half an hour later than usual when he got up. Chu Yunfeng stopped talking nonsense to Guo Kui and quickly got up to wash up.

"Where's Hu Yue? Has he come to the hotel?"

Chu Yunfeng asked while washing his face, and Guo Kui also squeezed in, just like the two of them lived in the same dormitory before, jostling each other in the morning.

"He usually doesn't come to the hotel until after 8 o'clock. Why, do you have anything to do with him?"

Guo Kui asked in surprise, a little curious as to why he was looking for him so early in the morning.
"Ask him for advice on how to make a dish. By the way, let's meet together in the afternoon to discuss tomorrow's banquet.

The guests coming tomorrow are a bit special. We need to put some effort into the snacks to satisfy the guests. "

This banquet is different from the last one. The last time was a business banquet, but this time it is a family banquet, so special attention is needed.

"What's so special? Isn't it just that Mr. Wang and his friends are showing off? I guess the people who come here are some respectable people, so our snacks need to be improved."

Sure enough, Guo Kui had the same idea as him before, and they both believed that Lao Wang would definitely show off well this time.

But these people will definitely not know the truest thoughts in Lao Wang's heart until the end, and they still underestimated Lao Wang.

"So the three of us are going to meet. This time it's not a business banquet, but a family banquet, understand?"

Chu Yunfeng did not hide it from Guo Kui, but told him directly, which surprised him immediately.

"Hey, why is Mr. Wang so big? It's a bit surprising."

Chu Yunfeng also nodded. If Long Ma hadn't told him, and Lao Wang finally said it himself, he wouldn't have believed it.

"There are old people and children at the family dinner, so we have to prepare something suitable for them as snacks. Let's discuss it together in the afternoon."

After seeing Guo Kui nod, Chu Yunfeng left the guest room and rushed to open the store.

Chu Yunfeng called Mu Qing on the way. Mu Qing also complained that Chu Yunfeng got up too early and should sleep more.

After enjoying Mu Qing's concern, Chu Yunfeng hung up the phone.

Mu Qing will not come for breakfast today. It is said that she received a lot of orders yesterday and the private rooms are fully booked. You can know how busy she will be today.

Although the decisive battle was between Chu Yunfeng and Yamada Masaichi, everyone thought it was a PK between the Xingchen and Fengqiao hotels.

With Fengqiao's defeat and Fengqiao's previous "funny" announcement, this has become a big joke inside and outside the circle.

Fengqiao's reputation instantly dropped to freezing point, while Xingchen's reputation instantly exploded.

Some hotels and colleagues who were still watching and preparing to add insult to injury called Mu Qing one after another to congratulate her.

After everyone saw Yamada Shoichi's methods, they realized that if not for a precise sniper attack from the Star Hotel, everyone would be embarrassed, and even an industry crisis might have happened.

From this battle, not only Chu Yunfeng benefited a lot, but Xingchen also gained a lot, and his status in the hotel industry rose a lot.

After finishing his work at noon, Chu Yunfeng received a call from Ma Fu and got the first-hand news.

"Boss, I went to Duke Dalton's place, but I didn't get any useful information. The little fox was very cunning and didn't reveal anything at all.

But I made an unexpected discovery. I said your name inadvertently. He was stunned for a moment, and then quickly covered it up.

This shows that he still plans to invite you over, but he is probably still considering it. "

Ma Fu told the general information he had obtained for Chu Yunfeng to judge.

"It doesn't matter, just wait a little longer, he will invite me, and then we will have more bargaining chips.

By the way, have you found out how many chefs have been there? "

After Chu Yunfeng pondered for a moment, he replied calmly and calmly, as if he had a plan in mind and was not in a hurry.

"I heard that more than a dozen famous chefs have been there. I haven't found out who it is. It's very likely that this little fox did it on purpose to keep the price down.

As far as I know, the chefs who went there didn't know anything about Duke Dalton's poor appetite, and thought they were just going there to cook. "

Ma Fu had made inquiries in the upper class circles, but no one had heard of it at all. If Orlando hadn't said it himself, he wouldn't have believed it.

"Then it's no problem. This thing must be true. His behavior is called hiding something. The more he tries to hide it, the more serious the problem becomes.

Didn't you see that his men were looking for a chef?

This shows that there is no impenetrable wall, let's wait and see who is in a hurry. "

Chu Yunfeng laughed, becoming more convinced of the authenticity of this matter, and it was impossible for people like Dalton not to go to the hospital for examination.

Since hospital examinations are useless, it must be related to mood and appetite, or your own eating habits.

Taking medicine alone is unlikely to have much effect. In fact, the most effective thing is to see a Chinese medicine doctor and just take care of your body.

But would people like him drink Chinese medicine?

So you can contact Boss Wu in advance for that precious spice and prepare it as soon as possible, so that you can take advantage of the Duke's extortion when the time comes.

"Thank you for your hard work. If you have nothing to do, come to the capital in two days and try a dish then."

Chu Yunfeng was looking forward to this trip to the capital.

"Boss, you are too cruel, can you wait later? I really can't leave now, there are still many things in Europe."

Ma Fu was very depressed. Why did he ask himself to go back to taste the food at this time?
"That's a pity, but the cold red oil I made a few days ago is already very fragrant. I'll send you a few bottles to mix with the meat."

Chu Yunfeng knew that most of the meat eaten in Europe was cooked meat bought in supermarkets. These were cold, and a little red oil was just right for Ma Fu's taste.

After turning off Ma Fu's still cheering voice, Chu Yunfeng came to the kitchen of Xingchen's hotel soon.

"Chef, I heard that you want to learn two things from me? Is it true? It won't be Western food, right?"

Hu Yue couldn't believe the information she had received before. After a brief judgment, she guessed that it was related to Western food.

"Yes, it's Western food. Otherwise, do you think I still want to learn Chinese food from you?"

Chu Yunfeng laughed immediately, and Guo Kui and Hu Yue also laughed together.

"Let me guess, it should be steak, right? Tell me, Japanese or Australian?"

"You can guess this?
That’s right, Japanese Wagyu. I know you’re doing a good job, so show me your hand.

By the way, the ingredients have been downstairs, Guo Kui, go get them."

Chu Yunfeng stayed in the kitchen for an hour and then left. A small steak was quite simple, and he didn't even need to go to the system space to learn.

This is a real "look at it once" skill. After Hu Yue did it once, Chu Yunfeng started to do it himself, and the finished product won Hu Yue's praise.

"Okay, tomorrow's snacks will be as we discussed just now. I'm leaving first, and I have to go to Baijia Market."

Now that Lao Wang's special request has been fulfilled, the remaining time is to go to Boss Wu to contact him in advance about the precious spices.

It was still early at this time, so Chu Yunfeng got on the bus and slowly set off out of the city, calming down to think about some things.

I don't want to be okay, but my mind is in chaos when I think about it, especially after thinking about Mr. Xia, I can't calm down.

In short, I spent this journey in such a depressed and entangled mood.

"Boss Wu, I'm disturbing you again."

After getting off the car, Chu Yunfeng felt a little better and greeted Boss Wu warmly when he entered the door.

"That's right, it seems that you rarely bother me. Have you received the steak? How's the quality?"

Boss Wu said with a smile, knowing that Chu Yunfeng would hold a banquet tomorrow, and coming here at this time, he must have something important to ask of him.

"Very good. Didn't I come here specifically to thank you?"

Chu Yunfeng started laughing as he spoke, and Boss Wu also started laughing after being stunned for three seconds.

"Haha, you are like a loach now, slippery and slippery. Tell me what you want from me. If it is simpler, I will do it for you."

Boss Wu knew that Chu Yunfeng was joking, and when he came here, he must be looking for some uncommon ingredients.

But even I can’t guarantee 100% that I can find all the precious ingredients, so I don’t dare to speak too highly.

"It must be very simple. I just want to buy some tangerine peel. This is not difficult at all for you."

Chu Yunfeng said with a cheerful smile, his tone was very calm, as if this was a common thing.

"Chen Pi, I thought it was something. You kid, I was shocked. I thought it was something hard to find. The Chen Pi is over there. Take as much as you want."

The harmless look on Chu Yunfeng's smile made Boss Wu believe him, but then Boss Wu realized that he seemed to have been fooled.

After he told him where Chen Pi was, Chu Yunfeng not only didn't look at it, but also stood there and smiled at him.

"Wait a minute, you don't mean Guang Chen Pi, do you?"

When Boss Wu found out that he had been duped, he immediately reacted, and immediately started asking. Seeing Chu Yunfeng nodding with a "smirk", he asked with a dark face, "How old is it?"

"For 50 years, it would be better if there is a higher vintage."

Chu Yunfeng opened his palm and placed his five fingers straightly in front of Boss Wu, which made Boss Wu feel depressed for a moment.

"You kid just came here to make fun of me, right? You think the 50-year-old tangerine peel is Chinese cabbage and you can buy it everywhere?

If this is not enough for you, you still want something more than 50 years old?

So, you turn around now, go out through this door, and see if other houses have it. Anyway, I don't have it here. "

Boss Wu turned Chu Yunfeng away depressedly, and then pushed him out of the store with both hands.

"No, it's just a joke. As for this, I don't know much about it, so I came here to ask you for advice.

Besides, I don’t want much, just one tael is enough, so you can help me. "

Seeing that Boss Wu was about to "thank you," Chu Yunfeng quickly made it clear what his true purpose was.

"One tael? Not half a tael, this thing is hard to come by, where do you want me to find it for you before tomorrow?"

Boss Wu was unmoved and continued to push Chu Yunfeng out.

"and many more!"

Chu Yunfeng found that there seemed to be something wrong with the script. What Boss Wu just said
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. I didn't say I wanted it tomorrow. Did you think it was for my banquet tomorrow?"

Only then did Chu Yunfeng realize why Boss Wu's attitude suddenly changed so quickly. No wonder he wanted to push him out.

The last time I asked Boss Wu to help me find the yellow-lipped fish belly was because I was short of time, but after a lot of effort, Boss Wu finally managed to buy it at a higher price.

And after that time, Boss Wu said that if you want such high-end goods, you must say hello in advance, at least a week in advance.

Otherwise, there is nothing you can do to help, you can’t ask, and if you ask, you won’t get help.
"What, it's not for tomorrow, are you sure?"

Boss Wu stopped pushing, and Chu Yunfeng turned around and nodded sincerely.

"That's pretty much it. If you need it tomorrow, I'll find it for you in just half a day. Isn't this a joke?"

Boss Wu pretended to be angry with a smile on his face. He turned back and picked up the teacup on the table, sat down and drank slowly.

"There's still plenty of time. I'll greet you at least a month in advance this time. How about helping me look for items that are over 150 years old?"

Chu Yunfeng knew that Boss Wu was joking with him just now, but as soon as he said these words, the tea that Boss Wu had just drank immediately spurted out.

"Don't be excited, don't be excited. Just relying on your boss Wu's signature, is it not like trying to find tangerine peel that is over 150 years old?"

Chu Yunfeng continued to "stimulate" Boss Wu, which caused him to cough again after just feeling relieved.

"Stop, stop, you'd better leave quickly. Even if I haven't seen you today, you haven't seen me either. Well, we haven't said anything today, okay?"

Boss Wu looked at Chu Yunfeng angrily, as if he didn't want to take this job at all.

"Is it really that difficult to find?"

Chu Yunfeng put away his joking mood and asked seriously.

"No, do you think this was decades ago?

At that time, there might still be some tangerine peels that were over 100 or 150 years old, but now, even those over 50 years old are rare. "

Boss Wu shook his head like a rattle. It seemed that it was really difficult.

"I heard before that there are good products from the 170s?"

Chu Yunfeng continued to ask, and was also curious about how this thing could be preserved for such a long time without being weathered?
"The one you are talking about was made by Chen Liji of the Ming Dynasty using secret techniques. It needs to be aged in the end, otherwise you think it can be preserved for hundreds of years?
You need to know that Guang Chenpi is a specialty of Xinhui, and the history of growing citrus peels here has been more than 700 years.

Generally, orange peel stored by retail investors will become moldy or insect-eaten after being stored for 5 or 10 years. Even if it can be stored for 50 or 60 years, it will basically start to pulverize.

Some time ago, someone brought out some 70-year-old Guangdong tangerine peel, and the auction price was about 10 yuan.

But there are many people who want to buy such good things. It is not possible to buy them if you have money. It all depends on luck. "

Boss Wu raised his head and said that he wanted Chu Yunfeng to know how valuable this thing was.

"I understand. The ones that are over 70 years old are too precious. I only want the ones that are 50 years old. It must be very simple for you, so please leave it to Boss Wu. Thank you!"

"I go!"

The tea that Boss Wu just drank squirted out again.

(End of this chapter)