Siheyuan: Master of the Fire, Eating Watermelons Online

Chapter 47 Fengze Garden, Master and Disciple

Exciting!
Looking at the result of the last lottery, Wang Weiguo couldn't help but start to daydream.

This Balenciaga item is for women to wear, but it brings romance and temptation to men.

Wang Weiguo couldn't help but want to see how Liu Fang would look in it.

A total pervert!
But now is not the time.

After checking the system and seeing that there was less than one thousand melon-eating points left, Wang Weiguo temporarily gave up the idea of ​​continuing consumption.

But on this day, I made a lot of money.

Putting aside all distracting thoughts, Wang Weiguo went straight to Fengze Garden.

Because of what happened in the courtyard and the hospital, Wang Weiguo has been absent from work for almost a day today. If he doesn't even show up, he will probably be in trouble.

"Weiguo, what's wrong with you?"

"It's already so late and you're just coming here."

"If you don't come in the morning or tell me, the master will scold you."

"Why don't you go and admit your mistake to your master!"

"..."

as predicted.

As soon as Wang Weiguo arrived at the kitchen of Fengze Garden, he was pulled aside and scolded by his senior brother Li Baoshu.

Although it was a blame, Wang Weiguo could feel the full concern.

"I see, brother."

Knowing that Li Baoshu was doing this for his own good, Wang Weiguo did not talk back and responded directly.

soon.

Wang Weiguo went to find his master Sun Maofeng, admitted his mistake and apologized, and explained the reason for his absence from work.

Sun Maofeng is in his fifties. He looks a little thin and has a goatee. Judging from his appearance alone, he can easily give people a sense of being old-fashioned.

But Wang Weiguo knew that although his master looked serious and was usually very strict, he was actually good to his apprentice and was not that difficult to get along with.

"Oh, I see."

After listening to Wang Weiguo's apology and explanation, Sun Maofeng nodded and said in a dignified manner: "Next time if there is anything, remember to have someone come over to tell me."

"I remember that, Master."

Wang Weiguo expressed his position humbly.

"Okay, go cut some vegetables!" Sun Maofeng glanced at Wang Weiguo after hearing this. He was quite satisfied with his attitude. When Wang Weiguo was about to leave, he suddenly reminded him, "You should cook dinner tonight. Be careful."

"Okay!"

A smile appeared on Wang Weiguo's face.

The dinner that Sun Maofeng was referring to naturally did not mean for him to cook for the guests. After all, Wang Weiguo was not qualified as a master yet.

What it actually refers to is the work meals provided to the people in the kitchen and the waiters in the front hall.

This is what all the chefs, including Sun Maofeng, eat.

This was naturally to give Wang Weiguo an opportunity to practice, but it was also a test.

Not only Sun Maofeng, other chefs also treat their apprentices in the same way.

Who knows, one day, once you are satisfied, you may get the recognition of your master and be qualified to become a master.

During the three years as an apprentice, Wang Weiguo did almost everything, including doing odd jobs, washing and cutting vegetables, etc. As for the basic skills, Sun Maofeng would occasionally give him some pointers. It was only in the past six months that he started to get in touch with these.

Guidance from the master is one thing, but not stopping one from peeking is actually also a form of teaching.

In addition to understanding, the key is to read more, learn more, practice more, and think and research more when you have time.

"How is it, did the master scold you?"

"No, Master seems to be in a good mood today."

"is it?"

"Brother, I'm fine, but Master will scold you when he sees that there's no one at the second stove."

"Hey, you kid..."...

As soon as he came out, Wang Weiguo joked with Li Baoshu who was waiting outside.

Li Baoshu is the third apprentice of Sun Mao Fengshou. After completing his apprenticeship, he stayed in Fengze Garden and is now the second cook in the kitchen.

As for the eldest disciple Zhang Quansheng and the second disciple Wu Tianfu, soon after they became apprentices, they were recruited to the canteens of different government agencies.

Wang Weiguo had great respect for his senior brother Li Baoshu. When he first entered Fengze Garden, Li Baoshu took good care of him. It was for this reason that Wang Weiguo finally became Sun Maofeng's disciple.

When the stove was free, Li Baoshu came over again and asked Wang Weiguo, the youngest apprentice brother, "Weiguo, what are you going to cook later?"

Although Sun Maofeng is only in his fifties now, he has lost interest in taking in disciples. If nothing unexpected happens, Wang Weiguo should be his last disciple.

In ancient times, that would mean being a closed disciple.

This is also one of the reasons why Li Baoshu is so concerned about it.

Wang Weiguo had just looked at the remaining ingredients in the kitchen today, thought for a moment and said, "Let's make some first-class tofu and sweet and sour carp!"

Whether it is first-class tofu or sweet and sour carp, they are all classic dishes of Shandong cuisine. As an apprentice of the master of Shandong cuisine, Wang Weiguo cannot deal with it with dishes of other cuisines.

You will be scolded.

If you haven't even learned how to cook your own dishes and you try to cook other dishes, you will definitely get a scolding.

"First-class tofu?"

Hearing Wang Weiguo's words, Li Baoshu was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but remind him: "Have you thought it through?"

"Let's try it!"

Wang Weiguo looked fearless.

Seeing this, Li Baoshu gave him a thumbs up.

The reason for this reaction is that first-class tofu is the signature dish of his master Sun Maofeng, and the requirements and standards for judging this dish are naturally very high.

Even though he was already a master, he didn't dare to cook this dish in front of Sun Maofeng.

in fact……

Wang Weiguo was not so confident either, but he had just learned basic cooking skills in the afternoon, which included major domestic cuisines. Wang Weiguo felt that he had a better understanding, so he wanted to take this opportunity to give it a try.

Yipinde tofu belongs to the Confucius Mansion cuisine of Shandong cuisine. Wang Weiguo had eaten the tofu made by his master Sun Maofeng before and it tasted amazing.

It tastes fresh and tender, is yellow-white in color, and when you pick up a piece, you’ll find the skin is crispy and elastic.

Bite open the crispy crust on the outside, and your mouth will be filled with the salty, spicy taste mixed with the sauce. The snow-white and tender tofu inside slides into your stomach quickly, leaving a sweet taste in your mouth.

Wang Weiguo naturally couldn't achieve the same level as his master, so he tried his best to perform to a passing standard.

As for sweet and sour carp, I believe everyone is familiar with it. It has even developed into one of the representative dishes of home cooking.

However, it is not so easy to do it well, especially if you want to get the recognition of famous chefs like Sun Maofeng.

Not long after.

Wang Weiguo, who was well prepared, went to the kitchen with several other apprentices.

It’s actually a small competition.

Whoever's apprentice performs well will be proud of his master, and everyone is secretly trying to compete with him.

Wang Weiguo didn’t think too much about it. He mainly wanted to verify his current cooking skills.

After waiting for the first-class tofu and sweet and sour carp to come out of the pot, Wang Weiguo saw Sun Maofeng coming over, and quickly handed him a pair of chopsticks, saying, "Master, please try it."

"Ok!"

After taking the chopsticks, Sun Maofeng didn't say much. He picked up the tofu and put it into his mouth, savoring it carefully.

Wang Weiguo didn't say anything, but Li Baoshu beside him asked nervously, "Master, how is it?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Maofeng first glanced at his third disciple Li Baoshu, then his eyes fell on Wang Weiguo's face, and he said expressionlessly: "Not bad!"

Although Sun Maofeng only gave it an okay evaluation, there was no criticism, which obviously passed.

See this.

Li Baoshu couldn't wait to find a pair of chopsticks and tasted it quickly. His eyes lit up instantly and he gave Wang Weiguo a thumbs up.

(End of this chapter)