Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Du Shaojie looked at the menu and saw the spicy chicken.
"Then I'll make a dish called [Spicy Chicken], please give me some advice, Master Wang."

Du Shaojie immediately got busy. The key point of this dish is to cut the chicken into cubes, fry it in oil and then stir-fry it.

Considering the local people's eating habits, the spiciness needs to be increased appropriately.

Wang Qingquan was watching from the side, his expression becoming more and more surprised, and he couldn't close his mouth.

Although the other party’s production process is different from Yu Loudong’s, one can tell at a glance that it can definitely achieve the same effect.

Perhaps it was because he was out of town and this was probably the first time he was making this dish, so his movements were a bit slow.

In fact, Du Shaojie did this on purpose. Some things should be done in moderation, so one must know when to stop.

After the dishes were cooked, Wang Qingquan took out a little bit in a small bowl and tasted it.

"Master Xiao Du, you are such a genius! People who don't know you would think you have worked in our kitchen for many years, but I know that you perfectly replicated this by tasting the dishes."

Wang Qingquan was almost numb. The other party was a genius who was chased by God and fed by God. He had no choice but to accept it.

He now finally understood why the other party was already a special level 3 chef at such a young age. Talent was something completely unreasonable and truly terrifying.

For the following time, Du Shaojie did not do anything else. After Wang Qingquan continued to cook a few dishes, he took Du Shaojie to the second floor.

At this time, some of the private rooms on the second floor were vacant. The two men changed their clothes, had some side dishes brought over, and started drinking.

"We don't have enough time today. I'll make a dish of [Sauce Pork Knuckle] myself someday. I hope Master Wang can give me some advice then."

As soon as Du Shaojie entered the private room, he looked through the menu and confirmed that this restaurant did not have the dish "Pork Elbow in Sauce".

He thought about it and decided to take some time to make a dish of [Du's Sauce Pork Elbow] and let Wang Qingquan comment on it.

Wang Qingquan was about to pick up some food with his chopsticks when he heard these words. His defense immediately broke down and the chopsticks fell onto the table without even holding them firmly.

"No, you also copied the dish [Pork Knuckle in Sauce]?"

The unit's secret recipe was strictly protected, and even Wang Qingquan didn't know what the formula was.

Wang Qingquan didn't expect that this young man could actually replicate it successfully. He was so shocked that his face changed.

"Well, this dish needs to be braised first and then stewed. The recipe I figured out may not be correct, so I need your comments."

Du Shaojie said calmly that there was actually nothing wrong with what he said, he just omitted some key information.

"I'm working the night shift tomorrow, so come early in the morning."

Wang Qingquan was even more anxious than Du Shaojie and directly asked the other party to come over tomorrow morning.

If the secret recipe was leaked, it would be a big deal. If the secret recipe was not leaked, he would also like to know to what extent the other party could do it.

"Ok."

Du Shaojie nodded in agreement, then stood up, said goodbye, and returned to the guesthouse.

Before going to bed, he took stock of his harvest.

【Bound chef: Du Shaojie】

[Level: Special Level 3 Chef]

【Current work: Spicy Chicken】

[Comprehensive evaluation: The fragrance spreads ten miles]

[Bonus: Simulated Chef Skills Competition Duration (3000 hours)]

[Rewards: Exchange points (300 points), simulation training time (3000 hours)]

[Special Reward: None]

[Exchange points: 29618 points\49566 points]

【Duration: 353700 hours\878996 hours】

The next day.

Du Shaojie came to Wang Qingquan's restaurant in the morning.

This restaurant is right on the riverside, with a nice view and usually good business.

"Master Du, Qingquan will be here a little later. He has already given instructions. I can help you with anything you need. You can just go to the kitchen."

It was the same charming older sister from yesterday who received Du Shaojie. Du Shaojie thanked her, changed his clothes and went into the kitchen.

The pork elbow was already prepared, and he could use any spices he wanted. He was given ample freedom, and no one would peek at his recipe.

But in fact, he had prepared the spice bags at the guesthouse, and there were still many spices in his storage space, with more varieties than ordinary restaurants. Now he only needed to prepare and then he could start braising.

The braising process is quite time-consuming. After the braising is completed, the pork elbow is slowly simmered with the braising sauce and ingredients.

When Wang Qingquan came over, a dish of fragrant [Pork Elbow in Sauce] was just out of the pot.

"Master Wang, please try it."

In a private room, Du Shaojie made a gesture of invitation.

Two sets of tableware had already been placed on the table. Wang Qingquan didn't hesitate to sit down and take a few bites.

"Master Du, you really surprised me! Although the taste of this dish is very different from that of our Yuloudong, it has its own unique flavor and is indeed a top-notch delicacy."

Wang Qingquan had a complicated expression on his face. First of all, he was sure that Yuloudong's secret recipe had not been leaked. Secondly, although the [Sauce Pork Knuckle] made by Du Shaojie was different from Yuloudong's, they were completely comparable in all aspects. Given time, this dish would surely shine in the hands of the other party.

Looking at the other person's young face, Wang Qingquan no longer dared to underestimate him. He even changed the way he addressed him, completely putting Du Shaojie on an equal footing with himself.

After calming down, Wang Qingquan continued, "However, this dish should still be improved. For example, can the seasoning be milder?"

"Thank you for your advice, Master Wang. I will think about it later."

Du Shaojie smiled and clasped his fists, then he picked up his chopsticks and took a few bites.

At noon, he helped Wang Qingquan and watched the whole process of cooking, which benefited him a lot.

After finishing their work, the two found a quiet private room to eat, and Du Shaojie then mentioned that he had opened a Sichuan restaurant in Yangcheng.

"So you are the successor of Master Liao Yongxin. No wonder your skills are so high. Master Liao is one of the representatives of traditional Sichuan cuisine. His skills are definitely not inferior to most first-class chefs.

It's a pity that Master Liao is indifferent to fame and fortune, and doesn't fight for anything. I didn't expect that he would work with you. Next time I have a chance to go to Guangzhou, I will definitely visit him. "

Listening to Wang Qingquan's flattery, Du Shaojie couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth a few times.

The master is indifferent to fame and fortune? He is just lying down, okay? However, since the master came back from abroad, he has been much more diligent, otherwise he would not have encouraged himself to open a [Xichuan Restaurant].

However, he did not expect that Liao Yongxin was so famous in the industry.

Du Shaojie wondered if he should give Liao Yongxin some of his options when he went to Yangcheng next time. The old man did things with a single ounce of energy. If he wanted him to keep working, he would either give him an irresistible high salary or give him stock rewards.

Of course, this matter is not that urgent, we’ll talk about it later.

After dinner, Wang Qingquan went to work. Du Shaojie went back to take a nap and came over to temporarily occupy Wang Qingquan's workstation.

This was also what Wang Qingquan had explained in advance. The learning process cannot be done only by watching with the eyes and listening with the ears, but one also has to do it personally.

"Master Du, the customers are very satisfied with the dishes you cooked today. Some even asked if we have hired a new chef. You should eat something quickly. You must be exhausted."

The beautiful woman turned out to be Wang Qingquan’s wife. Wang Qingquan’s first wife died of illness some years ago, and this Tao Sisi was his second wife.

The couple has a son, who is said to be 6 years old.

Du Shaojie stayed with Wang Qingquan for half a month and then left Xingcheng.

The gains from this trip far exceeded his imagination.

Wang Qingquan was a trustworthy friend who taught Du Shaojie some Hunan cuisine techniques without reservation.

In return, Du Shaojie also taught the other party some tips on how to cook Cantonese cuisine.

This is what communication is all about, sharing what you have and making progress together, and both people feel very satisfied.

"Bang, bang, bang."

Du Shaojie asked Wang Qingquan to help him buy a sleeper berth. The friction between the train wheels and the rails was like a lullaby, and he fell asleep soon after getting on the train.

Not knowing how long he had slept, he woke up in a daze and looked at the watch. It was already past 10 o'clock in the evening.

He got up and went to the bathroom, then stood at the connection between the carriages to get some fresh air.

At night, there are all kinds of noises in the hard sleeper car, including snoring, teeth grinding, and even talking in sleep.

The No. 1 express train he took ended in Beijing, and he finally decided to go to Beijing to see Yan Zi. Du Shaojie had a complicated mentality towards Qi Yan. On the one hand, he liked her a little, but on the other hand, he was afraid of trouble.

Qi Yan has a very wild character at heart, which is completely different from Wang Liwen and Liang Meiqin's personalities.

Most people might be fooled by her appearance, but Du Shaojie, who grew up with her, would not.

"Excuse me, do you have a fire?"

Du Shaojie looked at the lights occasionally passing by outside the car window, thinking about his own thoughts.

Suddenly, a voice sounded behind him. He turned around and saw a fashionably dressed girl.

The other person was very beautiful, with an oval face and willow-shaped eyebrows. She was not very old, probably in her twenties, but her temperament was not that of a young person.

How to put it, according to Du Shaojie's understanding, she looks like a rich and powerful girl.

"Have."

Du Shaojie glanced at the other person and took out a lighter from his body.

Although he doesn't smoke, he always carries one or two packs of cigarettes and a lighter with him when he goes out. This is actually a way of socializing.

"Thank you! Would you like one?"

The girl took out a cigarette, lit it, returned the lighter to Du Shaojie, and then handed the cigarette box to him.

Du Shaojie took a look and found that they were foreign cigarettes. The logo on the cigarette box was easy to recognize: "Marlboro".

"Thank you."

Du Shaojie was not sleepy at all at the moment. He was rather bored, so he took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and lit it.

The smoke was curling up, and a cigarette was slowly burning in his hand.

After the girl lit the cigarette, she went to the other door and no one spoke.

The cigarette in Du Shaojie's hand was half burned, so he put it out and threw it into the ashtray. Then, he returned to his bunk and lay down, silently counting his gains in the recent period. (End of this chapter)