Chapter 63 Return to the Millennium to Torture Phoenix Man 6 Take Over Shen Ji

Chen Qian heard the noise in the living room from the kitchen and stood at the kitchen door watching the scene coldly.

She had some understanding of Chen Shifeng's thoughts. It was also written in the book that after Chen Shifeng took over Shen's Restaurant, he changed the cooking methods and food suppliers of many traditional dishes, which eventually led to the loss of diners at Shen's Restaurant.

However, the book states that Chen Shifeng reformed the cooking methods of Shen's Restaurant after Shen Shiguo's death, because when the old man was still alive, he would never allow his son-in-law to touch the foundation of Shen's Restaurant.

At this point, he should have only touched the ingredients.

I just don’t know why, in reality, Chen Shifeng’s behavior deviated and the timeline was actually advanced.

This made Shen Qian a little alert, and he wondered what the reason was for the advance.

What's even more unfortunate is that it happened on today - the day she chose to make fish porridge for her father to show off her cooking skills.

But it’s better this way. Now that the incident has come to light, it makes the timing for her to speak seem more natural.

Seeing Shen Shiguo was extremely angry, Fang Lan hurried over to persuade him: "Forget it, Old Shen, if you are going to let go, let Shifeng try one more time..."

Shen Shiguo was so angry: "Do you know what the roasted pig in our Shen's restaurant means to the people of Yuecheng? Chen Shifeng doesn't know, don't you know either?"

Fang Lan quickly calmed him down: "I know, I know. Of course I know. Hey... look at this..."

Of course, everyone in the Shen family knows what the roast pork dish means to the Shen family restaurant and what it means to the people of Yuecheng.

For Yuecheng, the roast pork at Shen's Restaurant is not only a delicacy but also a tradition. It's an indispensable dish on the Yuecheng table during festivals and at weddings.

The roasted pork at Shen's Restaurant has golden and crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, and the most important thing is the unique secret sauce poured on the roasted pig, which seeps into every inch of the meat, making the roasted pig rich in taste. It also carries the old flavor passed down from generation to generation by the Shen family, and is called the Golden Pig by diners who pursue good luck.

Shen's Restaurant is the standard setter for this roast pork dish.

Not only in Yuecheng, but even those who are more particular about food in nearby towns and villages would drive all the way to Yuecheng Shen's Restaurant to order roast pork. Only the dish made by Shen's Restaurant is worthy of being served on the occasion of Qingming Festival when worshipping ancestors. After the worship is completed, it must be shared among family members.

The roast pork at Shen's Restaurant first uses local suckling pigs that are about 45 days old. Impurities are removed using a special method, and the pigs are marinated with more than ten kinds of spices for a full 24 hours to allow the flavors to fully absorb.

Even selecting ingredients and marinating them are so troublesome, how could the Shen family be careless about the most important roasting step?

First, you have to use fruit charcoal, alternating between low and high heat, and constantly turning the pig skin over to ensure that every inch of it is heated evenly. This process is a test of the chef's skills. If you are not careful with the heat, the original flavor cannot be replicated, and the skin will be burnt and the meat will become dry, losing the best taste.

The roast pig at Shen's Restaurant is so popular among diners because of its strict selection of ingredients, unique sauce, and insistence on being hand-roasted by the chef. Each one is roasted and sold immediately, with the most authentic charcoal aroma.

Now, Chen Shifeng actually wants to use industrial ovens to replace traditional cooking methods. No wonder Shen Shiguo is so angry that he wants to vomit blood.

Although Shen Shiguo was very angry, he still held back and did not continue speaking. He glanced at his daughter beside him and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Shen Qian caught his gaze and broke the silence, saying, “Dad, Chen Shifeng did this just to destroy our Shen Family Restaurant.”

Her attitude was clear and resounding, which stunned Shen Shiguo and Fang Lan.

Shen Shiguo didn't expect that his daughter, who had always been weak and ignorant of the world, would actually say out loud the words that he had just swallowed with great difficulty.

His heart was shaken: "What did you say?"

"Dad, the reason why Shen's Restaurant is what it is today is because our Shen family has always adhered to tradition, whether it is the selection of suckling pig, every step of the roasting process, and the ingenuity of the chefs in this dish. Without these, Shen's Restaurant will no longer exist. These are what we should stick to."

It was difficult for Shen Shiguo to describe the excitement in his heart at this moment. In this rapidly changing era, where speed and efficiency are pursued everywhere, even his son-in-law, the successor he decided to train, has betrayed the tradition he insisted on. He did not expect his daughter to say such words.

"Okay, okay! You are worthy of being my, Shen Shiguo's daughter." Shen Shiguo felt that his heart finally felt relieved and his breathing became smoother.

After saying this, Shen Qian advised: "Dad, Chen Shifeng was wrong in this matter. Don't be angry for now. There will always be a solution. The doctor has advised that your body cannot be affected by excessive emotional fluctuations."

"Yeah." Shen Shiguo finally calmed down after being so concerned by his daughter, but he couldn't help but urge her, "Aren't you going to make porridge? It's almost time for lunch, so hurry up. Our whole family will have minced fish porridge for lunch today."

Shen Qian couldn't help but laugh. She didn't expect her father to be so greedy: "Okay."

She returned to the kitchen and poured the soaked rice into the milky white and rich broth, stirring constantly. This step was to allow the rice grains to fully release starch, making the porridge base have a dense and delicate texture.

When the porridge becomes thick, add the processed minced fish into the porridge, turn to the lowest heat and stir slowly.

The heat in this step is very important. If the porridge is too hot, the fish paste will clump together, which will greatly affect the taste, and all the previous efforts will be wasted.

During the entire cooking process, Shen Qian stayed by the stove. When the porridge was almost done, she started frying dough sticks and chopping green onions.

Shen Shiguo had been craving for a long time, and kept urging at the kitchen door: "Is it ready? Why isn't it ready yet? How about I help you fry the dough sticks?"

"Mom, come here and take Dad away." Shen Qian shouted.

Fang Lan came over with a smile and advised: "Forget it, let my daughter do her best, don't make things worse."

Shen Shiguo looked dissatisfied: "I am making things worse? She wasn't even born when I was making porridge!"

"Okay, okay, I know you're good, but don't get involved today. You also want to try your daughter's cooking, don't you?"

Shen Shiguo's face fell: "A chef shouldn't be so slow..."

Fang Lan glared at him and said, "They are just going at a normal speed. You are just impatient. How can you disturb others like this?"

Shen Shiguo was speechless and didn't dare to ask. He could only look out the door after a while. Finally, he saw Shen Qian start to scoop porridge into the bowl. After she scooped the porridge, she sprinkled a handful of fried dough sticks into the porridge, and finally sprinkled a handful of chopped green onions on it, and served it on the table.

"It's finally ready!" Shen Shiguo couldn't wait even a minute, so he picked up the bowl, picked up the spoon, blew the porridge a little cooler, and scooped a spoonful into his mouth.

He immediately squinted his eyes in enjoyment. The porridge base was warm and smooth, and the minced fish melted in his mouth without any fishy smell at all. What bloomed on the tip of his tongue was the ultimate tenderness and deliciousness.

And that’s not all, the finishing touch is the freshly fried crispy dough sticks, which bring a rich taste and are simply the ultimate enjoyment.

Fang Lan watched her husband's affected expression from the side, suppressed her laughter and asked, "Old Shen, how is our daughter's cooking skill?"

After tasting it carefully, Shen Shiguo gave a thumbs up: "When I first started my stall, the porridge I made couldn't compare to this."

This evaluation was extremely high, which surprised Fang Lan.

Shen Shiguo loves his daughter very much, but he is not the type of person who would say nonsense to please his daughter.

"Really?" Fang Lan asked.

"Of course, what I said is true!" Shen Shiguo said with a serious face.

At this time, Shen Qian brought out two bowls of fish porridge, placed one in front of his mother, and started eating the other bowl himself.

Fang Lan held the porridge and stirred it with a small spoon. A strong and fragrant smell came to her nose, making her swallow her saliva.

Fang Lan quickly took a bite and couldn't help but praise his daughter: "This porridge is really well cooked!"

The couple were used to eating good food, not to mention that their family ran a restaurant, so ordinary delicacies had long been unable to impress them. Unexpectedly, they were attracted by a bowl of porridge cooked by Chen Qian today.

Fang Lan is getting older, and in order to maintain her figure, she rarely eats high-carb foods like porridge, let alone porridge with fried dough sticks in it.

But today, one bowl was not enough for her, so she scooped another bowl.

There was some left, and Fang Lan saw that Mrs. Wang was looking around curiously, so he invited her to come over and try it.

Chen Qian cooked by herself today. Mrs. Wang originally wanted to help, but was rejected by her. She was very curious at this time, wondering whether this usually noble lady could cook any decent food.

She had just heard the master and mistress praising it non-stop, and she felt itchy in her heart. She thought that she would find a chance to try it after the whole family had finished eating. When Fang Lan called her over, she felt a little embarrassed.

"Okay, I'll try it. If you like the taste, I'll try making it later."

As Mrs. Wang spoke, she scooped a spoonful of porridge and took a sip. She immediately wanted to slap herself in the face. At most, she could only cook some home-cooked dishes. The taste of this porridge was better than the ones sold outside. As for what made it so good, she couldn't say. Anyway, it was so delicious that you would be willing to spend money to eat it.

"Madam... I can't learn your craft."

Shen Qian smiled and comforted him: "It's okay, you can't do it. I will go home more often and do it for my parents more often in the future."

When Shen Shiguo heard her say this, he immediately responded: "You said that, I remember it."

After the family had a happy meal, Shen Shiguo asked with some emotion: "Qianqian, why are you suddenly interested in cooking?"

Shen Shiguo originally had no intention of asking, but Shen Qian's cooking skills today really amazed him, and he felt it necessary to talk to his daughter.

Shen Qian was also thinking about how to talk to his father. Since he asked, Shen Qian followed the topic and said, "Dad, I haven't been home much in the past few years. I know I hurt you and Mom's feelings. Plus, I disobeyed you when I got married before. I've always wanted to make amends. Recently, I have indeed been interested in cooking. I hope to have the opportunity to work in the Shen Family Restaurant."

If Shen Shiguo was impressed by the minced fish porridge Shen Qian made today, then what she said at this moment simply shocked him.

"You want to go to the Shen family restaurant?"

"Yes, whether it's management or grassroots, as long as you are willing to give me a position, I will cherish it. I've thought about it. Instead of staying at home as a housewife, it's better to come out and train myself. Maybe I can do something for the Shen Family Restaurant."

Fang Lan couldn't help but ask, "Qianqian, have you discussed this with Shifeng?"

Her thoughts were more traditional than Shen Shiguo's, and she subconsciously felt that she didn't know whether Chen Shifeng would accept Shen Qian's decision.

"Hey, don't be like that. It's a good thing that my daughter wants to work. Times have changed. If a woman stays at home, she will gradually lose touch with men's thinking, which is not a good thing."

Shen Qian's words just now were quite sincere, which moved Shen Shiguo quite a bit, and he couldn't help but defend her.

The biggest regret in his life was that he had not been able to find a suitable successor. His daughter had no interest in business, and his son-in-law... he had carefully taught and supported him for several years, but he had just caused him trouble.

Now that my daughter said she was interested in the Shen Family Restaurant, it was naturally a good thing.

"Starting from the bottom is too slow. How about this? You take over Shen's Restaurant. From today on, you will be fully responsible for this restaurant. We will give you a one-year term. If you can achieve results after a year, you will be allowed to officially participate in the operation of Shen's Restaurant. How do you think?"