Return to the era: starting from the state-owned hotel

When Manager Hao mentioned the state banquet chef, he did not actually mean that in his opinion, Su Qingfeng could become a state banquet chef.

In fact, on the contrary, Su Qingfeng was too young and his hope of becoming a state banquet chef was too slim.

When he said this, he felt like a carrot was dangled in front of the donkey, driving him forward.

At this moment, Su Qingfeng is that donkey.

But don't mention it, Su Qingfeng is really ready to make a move.

He has not forgotten that his ultimate goal is to become a state banquet chef.

By now, he finally saw the path to accomplishing his goal.

Manager Hao just said it casually, then he encouraged Su Qingfeng for a few words, and then walked to another place to inspect.

As a hotel manager, he usually needs to pay attention not only to the kitchen, but also to the other front rooms and reception rooms.

So sometimes, Manager Hao really envies a head chef like Su Qingfeng, who usually only needs to cook and doesn't need to worry about the rest. But if you think about it carefully, if you want to reach Su Qingfeng's level, I don't know how much more suffering I will suffer.

So after thinking about it, he felt balanced.

Everyone has their own destiny, and the one that suits them is the best. There is no need to envy others too much.

Only when you know how to be content can your life last longer.

Back in the kitchen, Su Qingfeng smelled the aroma of frying.

Taking a closer look, he couldn't help but have a slight smile on his face.

"It's really weird today. You guys actually thought of making fried radish balls. They taste so delicious..."

When Lu Datou heard the last sentence, he couldn't help but feel a little funny. Like an elder, he picked up a crispy fried radish ball from the bowl and stuffed it into Su Qingfeng's mouth.

The radish balls were slightly hot. Su Qingfeng was so hot that he kept inhaling. When Lu Datou saw this, he laughed heartlessly.

Even Xue Heping couldn't help but smile.

There is of course not only radish in this radish ball, but also flour and egg-like things mixed in. When you eat it, it has an even more fragrant feeling.

At least for New Year greetings, that's the case.

Seeing that Su Qingfeng was being burned, he rolled the carrot ball in his mouth three times before swallowing it. When Su Qingfeng swallowed it, He Nian also swallowed subconsciously.

Really fragrant.

Su Qingfeng silently gave a very high evaluation.

At this time, Lu Datou said to Su Qingfeng: "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer. Radish is also called ginseng. I was thinking that during the Chinese New Year, everyone is tired of eating big fish and meat. Eat some radish." It’s also good to relieve tiredness. Occasionally, I have to have some porridge and side dishes.”

Su Qingfeng was noncommittal about this.

How much oil should be used to make radish meatballs?

Just this...also called porridge and side dishes?

However, Su Qingfeng didn't want to argue with Lu Datou about this. He gave a thumbs up. Seeing the smile on Lu Datou's face getting stronger, he turned around and studied what meals to serve at noon today.

When Su Qingfeng turned around, Lu Datou felt a faint line of sight resting on him.

He felt a chill on his back, turned around, and saw Xue Heping's somewhat complicated eyes. He was stunned, "What are you doing?"

"You... don't plan to become a disciple?"

If they want to become apprentices, Su Qingfeng and Lu Datou should be in a competitive relationship.

If this is the case, although they won't turn into enemies, the relationship will always become more delicate.

But looking at Lu Datou's attitude, I don't know if he is really stupid or something else. He is actually lenient and treats Su Qingfeng even more pleasantly than he treats the old friend Xue Heping.

Lu Datou smiled and said, "I am already at this age. I have a wife and children. In a few years, I may even have grandchildren, so I won't join in the fun. Sometimes, it's okay to live a plain life. Okay. It doesn’t mean that you have to become a big shot to be successful in this life. In the final analysis, what is success and what is failure? Everyone has their own scale in their hearts..."

Xue Heping was stunned when he saw his old friend talking there.

How could a fool like Lu Datou say such a great truth?

Is it because he used to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger, or... is he simply as wise as a fool?

Even if he was suppressed by Ye Wenxing before, maybe Lu Datou did it intentionally and voluntarily chose to lie dormant...

After thinking about it, Xue Heping looked at Lu Datou and felt something was wrong.

Lu Datou only felt that his eyes were a little weird, but he touched the back of his head and couldn't figure out why Xue Heping looked at him like this.

As a young apprentice, He Nian sometimes does things that are quite careless, but he can still tell the difference between people's facial features.

For example, right now, the atmosphere between Lu Datou and Master Xue is a bit inexplicable, coming from an intuition similar to that of a small animal, which makes He Nian quietly walk towards Su Qingfeng's hand.

When He Nian saw the ingredients Su Qingfeng had on hand, a dish immediately popped into his mind.

"Master, are you planning to make braised chestnut chicken?"

Not to mention, he actually guessed it right.

Su Qingfeng turned around and was a little surprised and surprised when he saw He Nian, "You actually recognized it?"

When did New Year greetings reach this level?

Seemingly seeing the naked disbelief in Su Qingfeng's eyes, He Nian snorted a little arrogantly and almost put his hands on his hips.

He raised his chin slightly and said with a slight sneer, "Master, don't underestimate me. Chestnut roast chicken is my mother's specialty. Although I don't cook other dishes well, this one is the best. Food, I still feel a little bit satisfied."

Su Qingfeng looked at him. If there was a tail behind He Nian, it would be able to shake out the afterimage.

He narrowed his eyes and suddenly said with a smile, "Okay, since this is your specialty, why don't you make it."

Hearing this, He Nian trembled. He didn't look happy. Instead, he turned pale and felt a little uneasy. "Master, I said the wrong thing. Don't take it to heart..."

What is all this?

Su Qingfeng was a little confused at first, but after thinking about it again, he understood the reason.

It’s still the same old saying, they say teach the disciple and starve the master to death.

At this time, asking He Nian to take charge early was not like a test and reward for him, but more like what Su Qingfeng would do after being angry.

But God knows...he has never had such an idea!

Su Qingfeng said coldly, "Okay, put away the cat urine. It's worse for you to cook than to die. What's the use of you? Just go away!" He Nian thought about the meaning of his words, and it seemed to be different from what he imagined. , it’s not like Su Qingfeng was annoyed because of those few words of his.

He is in his twenties, and he is just like a child. When he understands the meaning of the matter, he immediately breaks into a smile and puts on a cheerful look.

"I'll come, I'll come! Master, let me come! Please help me go to the side and watch carefully, and help me have a taste."

Although he was in his twenties, he was still so unstable. Su Qingfeng could even see the snot under his nose.

He was a little disgusted, "Don't do this to me!"

Although he disliked it, Su Qingfeng still stood aside and watched the New Year's greetings.

The New Year's greetings are not a lie. He is not said to be at the top of his game when making this dish, but he obviously has some experience.

I saw that during the New Year, he first marinated the cut chicken, then took out a large handful of chestnuts, cut a cross on the shell with a knife, put it into water, steamed the chestnuts, and then fried the chestnuts and chicken. Finally, this The next step is to add seasonings and stir-fry.

Basically, the steps and procedures were correct. Su Qingfeng stood nearby and tasted the chestnuts. They were glutinous and fragrant. When they were eaten, they had a salty and sweet taste. They were more durable than ordinary sugar-roasted chestnuts. When you eat it, you won't feel the sweet taste.

Hey.

This guy, He Nian, still has this skill hidden.

Su Qingfeng was a little surprised, but on his face, he still maintained a calm look and nodded slightly, "It's not bad. There are just some places that can be done better."

"For example, during the frying step, if you fry for too long, sometimes it will affect the quality and taste of the meat. If you are worried that the frying time is not enough, you can simmer it for a longer time at the end... …”

Su Qingfeng's voice was calm, and when he spoke, he didn't curse like most masters do with their disciples, and they wanted to rush up and scold them all over their faces.

Not to mention He Nian himself, even some of the apprentices in the kitchen were jealous of the stupid blessings of the New Year fools, and pricked up their ears to eavesdrop on the secret of chestnut roast chicken.

He Nian seemed to notice their little movements, turned his head and glared at these people fiercely.

When they first hugged the thigh, these people were still hesitant and did not dare to take action. They were afraid that Su Qingfeng, the new leader, was too young and would not be able to sit firmly in his position.

Fortunately, he recognized heroes with his sharp eyes, and with his sharp tongue, he successfully hugged Su Qingfeng's lap.

Now that Su Qingfeng has secured his position as the top leader, these people are coming closer to curry favor with him.

snort!

no way!

Su Qingfeng's disciple can only be him!

Thinking about it, He Nian listened more carefully. Every word Su Qingfeng said, he secretly repeated it in his heart, striving to be perfect.

When the chestnut roast chicken was finished, Su Qingfeng picked up a piece of chestnut from the leftovers in the pot, put it in his mouth and chewed it. He thought it was quite good, and he didn't mind giving it a little sweetness for the New Year, so he immediately praised him A few words.

When He Nian heard Su Qingfeng's praise, his face turned red with excitement.

He needs to go back and tell his father!

Master praised him today!

He still has to thank his mother!

If his mother hadn't forced him to cook chestnut roast chicken when he was a child, he would definitely not be as good as he is now!

The beauty in his heart was bubbling over the New Year greetings. Looking at his appearance, Su Qingfeng couldn't help but have an illusion.

If there was a tail behind me during the New Year, I'm afraid it would be shaking in a spiral behind me and ascending to the sky.

The afternoon is the most leisurely time.

Especially for a few master craftsmen, there is no need for dry cleaning and scrubbing at all.

Lu Datou was standing at the back door of the kitchen, lighting a cigarette in his hand, leaning against the door frame, and puffing away at the smoke.

When he saw Su Qingfeng coming over, he handed out a cigarette. Su Qingfeng took it but didn't smoke it.

Lu Datou squinted his eyes, basking in the sun, and said lazily, "Did Old Hao tell you about the master chef in Fengzeyuan?"

"Looking for it. What's wrong? Master Lu is also planning to get involved?"

Lu Datou glanced at Su Qingfeng and said, "Don't test me. I don't want to compete with you. I'm older than you, and my cooking is not as good as yours. If I really want to compete, I'm afraid I won't even be able to compete with you." Can’t fight.”

Su Qingfeng felt a little strange, "Hey, hey! What do you mean? What do you mean you can't even compare to me!"

Lu Datou turned his head calmly.

Wrong thing to say.

But he won't admit it.

This is the last stubbornness of a veteran gangster.

Lu Datou took a few puffs of cigarette. Because his mind was wandering, he became a little anxious. He choked and coughed.

When he raised his eyes again, he seemed to see a familiar figure.

Lu Datou frowned and stretched out his hand to disperse the smoke in the air. After the smoke completely dissipated from his eyes, the originally hazy figure and face gradually became clear.

"How did you come?"

Su Qingfeng turned his head and realized that the person who came was none other than Ye Wenxing.

An emotion that was indeed his, arose spontaneously.

Hearing Lu Datou's question, Ye Wenxing smiled and hit a nail that was neither soft nor hard, "You don't care how I came here? Anyway, I'm not here for you. Starting from the fact that you don't want to get involved in the matter of becoming a disciple. , we are no longer in the same group."

Su Qingfeng grinned.

This is really a bit crazy.

This overturned Su Qingfeng's previous understanding of Ye Wenxing.

But if you think about it carefully, as a latecomer, Ye Wenxing was able to squeeze Lu Datou out of the state-owned hotel. Maybe the current appearance is Ye Wenxing's true appearance.

When Lu Datou heard what he said, he didn't even get angry. He held a cigarette in his mouth, put his hands in his pockets, and said with a half-smile, "You haven't even written your horoscope yet, you are very confident. Su Qingfeng didn't even say this, you It started shaking first."

Ye Wenxing smiled faintly, said nothing, and did not say what he relied on.

"Su Qingfeng, I know you will definitely go. I came here for one purpose. As people from Taihe County, it will definitely be more difficult for us to go out from a small place than people from provincial capitals or other places. I think, We can take advantage of this period of time to discuss our cooking skills and learn from each other. As for why we will become competitors in the future, we will have a real competition at that time."

Su Qingfeng smiled and said, "What Master Ye said is wrong. I am from Sujia Village and the Red Star Brigade, not from Taihe County."

It's strange that Su Qingfeng could agree to this.

He's hooked!

Why is he playing with Ye Wenxing?

If this is the case, Ye Wenxing will only slow down his progress, and Su Qingfeng will even have to export his own experience in reverse. This is simply a loss-making business.

It’s surprising that Su Qingfeng agreed! (End of chapter)