Hearing that Du Shaojie was a chef, the girl specifically asked about his chef level, and then a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"You are really not simple. You are already a top chef at such a young age. Let's have a good chat later. My last name is Qin, Qin Lu."
"My last name is Du, Du Shaojie."
It was time for passengers to board the train. There were a total of six berths on their side, and they were full soon.
Qin Lu was obviously not interested in other people. She sat at the window and stared at the scenery outside the window.
Du Shaojie said a few polite words to everyone, then climbed up and lay down.
Taking a train is a chore. The speed of trains these days is too slow, which means that long-distance rides often take several days and nights. It's
very torturous.
The train rushed forward with a "bang, bang" sound, and Du Shaojie fell asleep unknowingly.
In a daze, he suddenly felt someone pushing him. He turned his head and opened his eyes. It turned out to be Qin Lu.
"What's up?"
"Sorry, I forgot to bring my lighter again."
Du Shaojie felt speechless and had to get down from the upper bunk.
The two walked to the connection of the carriage. Qin Lu took out a pack of cigarettes directly from her body, took out two cigarettes, handed one to Du Shaojie, and clamped the other in her hand.
"Pop!"
Du Shaojie took out a lighter and lit it, first helping Qin Lu light the cigarette, and then lit it for himself.
Then the two started chatting. He found that the other party's accent was very strong in Beijing, but from time to time, it would be mixed with some Cantonese, and he couldn't figure out where she was from.
But he didn't ask, it's important to know the right degree when getting along with people.
This journey was not lonely, and the two of them were able to chat.
After all, the two were about the same age. Du Shaojie could be called "well-informed", and Qin Lu claimed to be a graduate of "Hong Kong University", so she naturally knew a lot of things.
When they arrived in Chang'an, the two were already very familiar with each other.
"Ajie, are you staying in a hotel or is there someone to receive you?"
Although the two sides did not make a fuss, at least they knew what everyone was doing.
Du Shaojie helped Qin Lu carry some things, and the two walked towards the exit together. It was only then that Qin Lu remembered a key question.
"I'm here just to find delicious food. I don't know anyone, so of course I have to stay in a hotel."
"Have you chosen a specific hotel?"
"Well, to save trouble, let's stay at Jiefang Hotel. It's just a few steps from the station, and you don't have to take a car."
"Really? Then I'll go and have a look."
Du Shaojie had been to Chang'an before, and she was not too unfamiliar with this city. She planned to stay at Jiefang Hotel.
Jiefang Hotel is an old hotel in Chang'an with decent conditions. It is located near the South Square of the railway station.
In fact, Qin Lu originally had a goal.
But after learning about Du Shaojie's choice, she was moved.
The two had similar purposes, and they were quite able to talk, so she followed him to Jiefang Hotel.
Du Shaojie had no objection, and when they arrived at the hotel, they each booked a single room.
After putting down the luggage in the room, Du Shaojie washed up and called Qin Lu: "Are you going to eat? I plan to eat mutton soup steamed buns. If you are used to it, we can go together."
Because he didn't know whether the other party would eat mutton, he deliberately said that he would make his own arrangements.
Qin Lu also said during the chat that this time she came out mainly to taste the delicacies from all over the world, which was the same as his purpose. It's not bad for the two of them to form a "dinner partner". Anyway, they pay for their own bills, and there are not so many troubles.
"I like to eat mutton, let's go."
Qin Lu didn't say anything, and then went to the city center with Du Shaojie.
It's only a 10-minute drive from here to the city center, which is really not far. The area
around the bell tower is the city center, and there are many restaurants nearby, with all kinds of delicious snacks. But the most famous one is [mutton soup steamed buns], and visitors from other places usually try it.
Qin Lu is a very generous person. When the bill was issued, he directly paid for two servings.
Du Shaojie didn't say anything. He just paid for the next meal himself. There was no need to argue outside.
"Delicious!"
"Very fragrant!"
Qin Lu is not like someone from Hong Kong at all. She seems to have a special liking for mutton. In the end, she ate a large portion of [mutton soup steamed bun] cleanly. Even Du Shaojie couldn't help but admire his appetite.
In the evening.
The two of them went to eat [cured meat steamed bun] specifically. They were afraid that they would not be full, so they each added a [tofu casserole].
There are countless snacks in Chang'an. After a week, Qin Lu said that she was fat.
"Then let's go to eat rice and stir-fry tonight, and order two more vegetables, how about it?"
Du Shaojie booked a ticket for tomorrow. Tonight was the last meal for this temporary "dinner partner", so he wanted to be a little more formal.
Even if they were temporary partners, they were destined to meet each other, and this meal was a farewell meal.
"Okay, let's have a few drinks together in the evening."
Qin Lu had a good impression of Du Shaojie. The other party was neither stingy nor had any evil thoughts about him. He was a very good person.
So the two found a slightly higher-end restaurant, ordered a few dishes, and asked for a few bottles of beer.
"I'm not actually from Hong Kong. I grew up in Beijing and went to Hong Kong when I was twelve. My family runs a restaurant, and I'm destined to take over my father's business. I won't have time to run around after this trip."
After a few glasses of wine, Qin Lu started to talk more.
Maybe because they were going to separate tomorrow, she also told Du Shaojie the truth.
"You've traveled almost half of China this time and eaten all kinds of food. What else are you unwilling to do? Really, inheriting the family business is a shortcut that many people dream of. Just be happy."
Du Shaojie also saw that Qin Lu's personality was relatively rebellious, and she was a little reluctant when talking about taking over.
This time she came out probably to relax, and on the other hand, it was also to prepare for participating in the operation of her own industry.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be like herself, with every meal being different.
"Ajie, I'm glad to meet you. Here's my contact information. If you want to develop in Hong Kong in the future, you can find me. With your title of top chef, you will definitely make a lot of money there."
After eating and drinking, the two exchanged contact information.
Anyway, everyone has been getting along very happily these days, and maybe we will have a chance to meet again in the future.
The next day.
Du Shaojie got up before dawn, washed up, had breakfast, and then checked out of the room.
He didn't disturb Qin Lu, and went to the train station alone with his travel bag.
The journey was very peaceful, and Du Shaojie returned home smoothly.
Time flies.
In a blink of an eye, it was New Year's Day.
At noon, Du Shaojie set up a table in his private kitchen and invited Liu Ying, Lu Yimin, Jiang Cheng and others to dinner.
"Master Du, you often disappear for several months now. Sometimes we want to have a good meal, but we don't know where to go."
Lu Yimin couldn't help but sighed when he rarely ate such an authentic Hunan dish.
He and Jiang Cheng would occasionally go to Zhong Fuxiang's restaurant for dinner. Although Master Zhong's cooking skills were very good, they were still a little inferior to Du Shaojie's.
"Have you noticed that Master Du's cooking skills have improved? I remember that he was not good at Hunan cuisine before. For example, these dishes like [Hair-thread Beef Tripe], [Spicy Chicken], and [Sauce Pork Knuckle] are the first time I've seen him cook them."
Liu Ying is currently in a dormant period, and her temperament tends to be more restrained.
She smiled and ordered a few dishes on the table, agreeing with Lu Yimin's statement.
Jiang Cheng is a connoisseur. He is also from Hunan Province. When he was studying in Xingcheng, he had the honor of going to "Yuloudong" twice, so he naturally recognized these specialties of "Yuloudong".
"Master Du, have you also obtained the true teachings of Yuloudong?"
"It seems that Director Jiang is very familiar with Xingcheng. Yes, these dishes are indeed Yuloudong's signature dishes. I stayed in Xingcheng for a while before, and I learned a lot from the guidance of Master Wang of Hunan cuisine."
Du Shaojie knew that Jiang Cheng's ancestral home was in Hunan Province, but it seemed not to be Xingcheng, but a very remote small county.
But these are not important. He responded vaguely without saying too much.
Jiang Cheng did not ask more questions, smiled and nodded, and then raised his wine glass and clinked it with everyone.
"Master Du, it's a pity for your private restaurant. I have implicated you. Let's drink alone."
After three rounds of wine, Liu Ying brought up the old matter again, as an apology to Du Shaojie.
Du Shaojie drank the wine in the glass with one gulp, waved his hands constantly, and said: "This matter cannot be blamed on anyone. I really have limited energy, so I transferred the restaurant to Master Zhong."
In fact, he had heard when he came back this time that after Zhong Fuxiang took over the private restaurant, the business was not as good as before.
This is certainly due to Zhong Fuxiang's management problems, but it is also related to the change of the signboard.
Fortunately, Zhong Fuxiang's level is there, and there are still many people who come to eat there. He will not lose money, but the business is not as prosperous as before.
"Master Du, the medical school cafeteria will be packaged and sold in a while. I will handle this matter. If you are interested, I will definitely help you get it. How about it, are you interested?"
Since Feng Qingsong went to another place, they have been unsuccessful.
Liu Ying, who was very sharp, tasted the bitterness and chose to keep a low profile, but it is not that she can't do anything.
Now that the conditions are basically mature, she wants to help Du Shaojie take over the medical school cafeteria, which can be regarded as a disguised compensation.
"That's great! Thank you for your care. Come on, everyone, eat more dishes."
Du Shaojie was naturally very happy. The medical school cafeteria itself is nothing, but he has been coveting that piece of land for a long time.
If he can successfully buy the medical school cafeteria, he will definitely tear it down and rebuild it. It will be no problem to build a five-story building there.
After eating and drinking, Liu Ying and the others said goodbye and left.
"Manager Du, there's a phone call."
Du Shaojie was just about to clean up the mess when someone from the medical school cafeteria came and said there was a call for him.
He hurriedly rode out on his bike. It was so inconvenient not to have a phone at home.
"Ajie? I'm Qin Lu. Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year! Where are you?"
"I'm in Jincheng. I want to visit you in a couple of days. I wonder if you can take the time to take me around?"
"It's no big deal. Send me a telegram after you buy the ticket and I'll pick you up then."
"Hehe, thanks! Let's talk when we meet. Bye."
The call was from Qin Lu. Considering that the two got along well in Chang'an, the call was not abrupt. (End of this chapter)
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