Chapter 233: They are actually brothers.
Putting down the bowl and chopsticks, Qin Lu smiled and said, "Both of you are very good at cooking. Master Du is my guest. I hope you can communicate more."
Du Shaojie understood what was going on as soon as he heard it. He smiled immediately and did not expose Qin Lu.
Zheng Dechang's face turned red and white, and finally showed an ugly smile: "Master Du's skills are indeed higher than mine. Zheng is ashamed of himself."
As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the kitchen.
You should know that Zheng Dechang has achieved very good rankings in the previous two "Chef God Competitions". When it comes to "Sichuan Chefs" in Hong Kong, the other party can at least be ranked in the top five.
I didn't expect that the other party would actually admit that he was not as good as this young man.
Du Shaojie was also surprised. He didn't expect that although Zheng Dechang was arrogant, he was not useless. He was willing to accept defeat.
"Master Zheng, you are too polite. You are well versed in traditional Sichuan cuisine. I am also the successor of traditional Sichuan cuisine. Maybe our ancestors knew each other."
Du Shaojie did not press on and gave the other party a way out.
He had only been in Hong Kong for a few days and had no intention of competing with anyone. If Zheng Dechang had not wanted to suppress him, he would not have chosen to compete with him in cooking.
Zheng Dechang felt ashamed when he heard
this. He realized that not only the kitchen staff were present, but also the eldest lady. It seemed that his previous behavior was indeed a bit blindly confident.
"Master Du, I wonder who your master is? Maybe I have heard of him."
Zheng Dechang took the opportunity to change the subject.
"My master is Liao Yongxin. Have you heard of him?"
Du Shaojie mentioned Liao Yongxin, and Zheng Dechang became excited when he heard it.
"You are Uncle Liao's disciple? Haha, we really are like a flood that has washed away the Dragon King Temple. My master is Uncle Liao's senior brother, and we are serious brothers."
After all this, the two of them have such a deep connection.
Qin Lu couldn't help but smile, motioning the people around to do what they should do, and then asked Zheng Dechang and Du Shaojie to go out with her.
Half an hour later, Zheng Dechang and Du Shaojie returned to the kitchen shoulder to shoulder. Looking at their smiling faces, they must have turned hostility into friendship.
Later.
Qin Mingcheng came to the Sichuan restaurant, and then asked Zheng Dechang to prepare a banquet, and personally accompanied Du Shaojie for a meal.
"Master Du, first of all, I want to thank you for taking care of my daughter in the mainland. After she came back, she often mentioned you and hoped that you would come here often.
In addition, I have an unwelcome request. This [Chef God Competition] is very important to our group. At that time, I wonder if you can represent my Sichuan cuisine restaurant to compete? If you join hands with Master Zheng, you will basically be able to win."
After eating and drinking, Qin Mingcheng made a request.
This was actually the main purpose of his inviting Du Shaojie to Hong Kong. After all, his daughter praised the other party in his ears, and he also wanted to see the quality of this chef Du.
Unexpectedly, he gave him a big surprise.
"This matter is not a big problem, but I can't guarantee anything. I can only say that I will do my best."
Du Shaojie thought about it, and this matter did not seem to have much impact on him.
The Qin family is a giant in the catering industry. Although the foundation is in Hong Kong, isn't it intended to enter the mainland? It
is more beneficial than harmful to have a good relationship with the other party, so he agreed very happily.
"Okay, Master Du's words are enough. No matter what the result is, my Qin Group owes you a favor."
Qin Mingcheng was very happy. He continued to chat with Du Shaojie for a while, and then left first.
Later, Qin Lu took Du Shaojie to enjoy the night view of the Hong Kong River.
"Lulu, have you decided to invest in the mainland? Director Cai is thinking about it every day."
Du Shaojie did not forget what Cai Jing told him, and took the opportunity to be alone with Qin Lu and asked casually.
"This matter has been concluded within the group. We are still negotiating with our partners. If nothing unexpected happens, there will definitely be a result within a month."
Qin Lu smiled and did not mind revealing some "commercial secrets".
The current negotiations are going smoothly, and there will basically be no major changes in this matter.
Du Shaojie nodded and said no more.
In the following days.
Du Shaojie went around the restaurants under the Qin Group and gained a lot.
However, he would stay in the Sichuan restaurant every night without moving, and exchange cooking skills with Zheng Dechang.
Since Zheng Dechang learned about his relationship with Du Shaojie, he has been particularly enthusiastic about Du Shaojie, and the relationship between the two has become better and better.
"Junior brother Du, you and the eldest lady are friends, why don't you come to Hong Kong to develop in the future? It's easy to make money here."
Zheng Dechang persuaded Du Shaojie to find a way to develop in Hong Kong, and Du Shaojie smiled without saying anything.
Although the development of the mainland has just started, the development speed will be faster and faster in the future. Why should he go far away?
In fact, Qin Lu also tactfully revealed this meaning these days, but he didn't take it seriously. It would be fine if he could come here occasionally in the future. He would continue to stay in the mainland, which is his home.
Before leaving, Qin Lu accompanied Du Shaojie to buy a lot of things, all of which were gifts to bring back.
"Ajie, don't forget the competition in June. I will pick you up then."
"I won't forget it, don't worry. Then I'm leaving. Thank you for your hospitality these days. Keep in touch in the future."
Du Shaojie said goodbye to Qin Lu, and then crossed the border and returned to Shenzhen.
That night, he had dinner with Cai Jing at the Seafood Restaurant and told her the news revealed by Qin Lu.
Cai Jing was very happy. It seemed that the investment would not be lost.
At night.
Du Shaojie reviewed what he had gained from this trip to Hong Kong.
He had been busy communicating these days and had focused all his energy on practical operations, so he did not conduct any simulation training.
[Bound Chef: Du Shaojie]
[Level: Special Level 3 Chef]
[Current Works: Eight Treasure Winter Melon Soup, Daqian Dry Braised Fish and other Dishes (×12)]
[Overall Rating: The Fragrance Spreads Ten Miles Away]
[Bonus: Simulated Chef Skill Competition Duration (36,000 hours)]
[Rewards: Exchange Points (3,600 points), Simulated Training Duration (36,000 hours)]
[Special Rewards: None]
[Exchange Points: 27,118 points\66,266 points]
[Duration: 472,700 hours\1,328,996 hours]
The biggest gain this time was that he discovered the true value of exchange points. He didn't know before, and he was still foolishly exchanging currency, but in fact, it didn't have to be so troublesome.
Du Shaojie had spent too many exchange points on improving the level of dishes before, and it would be a lie to say that he didn't feel bad at all.
But then again, whether it was earning exchange points or duration, it would ultimately depend on his cooking skills. The previous consumption was equivalent to the initial investment, and it couldn't be saved.
Thinking of this, he felt much more comfortable.
The next day.
Du Shaojie returned to Yangcheng and told Liao Yongxin about Zheng Dechang.
"That guy is doing well, but it's a pity that my senior brother died early, otherwise he would definitely be very happy. Shaojie, if you have time, go and help him in the [Chef God Contest], so that the people in Xiangjiang can see the real traditional Sichuan cuisine."
Liao Yongxin couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.
Du Shaojie smiled and nodded. In fact, he also thought so.
"Master, I will be back to Xijiang in a few days. Please pay more attention to Xichuan Restaurant."
Du Shaojie planned to stay in Yangcheng until the beginning of next month, and then return to Xijiang.
Liao Yongxin didn't agree with it, but knowing that her sister would take the college entrance examination this year, she didn't say anything.
In the evening.
Du Shaojie went to Donghu New Village, and Liang Meiqin naturally had a good time with him.
"Shaojie, Xiaomei came a few days ago, and I asked her if she had something to ask you, but she didn't say."
The next day was a rest day, and both of them got up very late.
Du Shaojie asked Liang Meiqin to go have morning tea together, and Liang Meiqin suddenly remembered Du Xiaomei's matter.
"Then let's find a place near Xiaomei's school for morning tea, and then call her to ask."
Du Shaojie and Liang Meiqin went to Xiaomei's school, and Xiaomei happened to be in the dormitory.
The three of them found a restaurant to have morning tea. Xiaomei ate a few cakes and stopped eating: "Brother, it's Jiang Xiaoling's birthday in a few days. She wants to treat us to dinner at [Xichuan Restaurant]. Can you cook a few dishes yourself?"
"Sure."
Hearing that it was not a big deal, Du Shaojie secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
His sister rarely asked for anything, and he agreed to this little thing without thinking.
"I know that brother is the best!"
After saying that, Xiaomei looked at Liang Meiqin with a guilty look.
Seeing that Liang Meiqin didn't react at all, she put down her worries.
"Shaojie, Xiaomei, you guys chat, I have to go to the store."
The three of them talked and laughed, and time passed quickly.
Liang Meiqin still had to go to work, so she left first. She usually went much earlier than today.
"Here is 1,000 yuan for you to take. Tell me when you have used it up."
Du Shaojie and his sister stayed in the restaurant until noon, and had breakfast and lunch together before leaving.
When they arrived at the dormitory building, Du Shaojie quietly gave his sister 1,000 yuan. Xiaomei is now a big girl, and she should give more money. It's not like he can't take it out.
"Oh, I see, thank you brother."
Xiaomei took the money and went upstairs happily.
Du Shaojie smiled and shook his head. His sister was not steady at all.
Now that they were here, he went to the house in the old street. There were people responsible for taking care of and cleaning the house. The inside and outside of the house were very clean.
He didn't sleep well last night, so he took a nap and woke up in the evening.
He walked out of the door leisurely, and people greeted him along the way. In the old street, he was also a celebrity.
"Boss, you're here?"
Feng Bin and others greeted Du Shaojie when they saw him.
Du Shaojie frowned. He didn't like the title of "boss" very much, but he was too lazy to correct them.
"You guys do your own things, I'll come over to take a look."
Du Shaojie went in and sat down, flipping through the accounts.
He didn't need to do the accounting work, as the accountant and cashier checked the accounts every day. This was just a subconscious habit of his.
The barbecue restaurant's business has always been good, the accounts are clear, and there are no problems.
The sky gradually darkened, and the tables and chairs placed outside the door were soon filled with people. The barbecue restaurant has reached the busiest time of the day again.
(End of this chapter)
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