"Please take a seat! Young man, your cooking skills are not bad. You have mastered the essence of this dish [Da Qian Dry-fried Fish]. At present, there are no more than two hands of chefs in China who can cook this dish better than you."
The old man asked Du Shaojie to sit down first, and then he spoke.
As for the [Zha Cai Shredded Pork Soup], he was too lazy to comment on it. The normal level was far inferior to the amazing [Da Qian Dry-fried Fish].
"Thank you for the compliment! However, the old man came to eat for several consecutive days and sprayed all the chefs in the store. I'm afraid it's not a coincidence?"
Du Shaojie's expression did not change because of the other party's compliment.
But the words he said had a bit of a sense of accusation. He didn't believe that the other party came to the store just to eat. Based on the two comments before, the old man was definitely a colleague. If
a colleague deliberately came to find fault, it would be like tearing the face.
"Young man, don't get me wrong. I live nearby these days and I'm too lazy to cook for myself, so I come to [Xichuan Restaurant] to eat.
However, I've always been a picky eater. I'll tell you whether the dishes are good or not. I'm not targeting you specifically. I used to be a chef, but now I'm retired."
The old man smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he had no ill intentions.
Du Shaojie thought of a thousand reasons, but he didn't expect the matter to be so simple.
Speaking of which, I don't know how this old man developed his character. He is so poisonous at his age. Isn't he afraid of being beaten?
"My last name is Du, and I'm the owner of this restaurant. What's your name, old man?"
Although he secretly complained in his heart, he still wanted to find out about the old man's origins.
"Don't be so polite. My last name is Zhou, Zhou Huai'en, and I used to work in Rongcheng Food Service Company. I came to Beijing to help my son look at the house."
Old man Zhou took the initiative to introduce himself without the other party asking one sentence after another.
After listening to him, Du Shaojie suddenly thought of someone. Sichuan cuisine master Zhou Huai'en, with the same name and surname as the other party, it wouldn't be such a coincidence, right?
"Are you Master Zhou Huai'en?"
Hearing Du Shaojie use honorifics, the old man Zhou grinned:
"Yes, I am the person you think of. Before retirement, I have successfully promoted to senior technician. I am qualified to criticize you a few words, right?"
Du Shaojie nodded. The other party was indeed the "skillful hands and poisonous tongue".
Sichuan cuisine master Zhou Huai'en, with superb skills, is one of the bigwigs in the domestic Sichuan cuisine industry. He has always been famous for his cooking skills and poisonous tongue, nicknamed "skillful hands and poisonous tongue".
The level of the old comrade is beyond doubt, but it is also recognized that he has a bad mouth.
Zhou Huai'en has a bad relationship with all his colleagues, because he sprays whoever he sees and never gives face to anyone.
But he himself is really capable, and others can't do anything to him.
However, when Zhou Huai'en reached retirement age, the unit did not retain him at all and let him go directly.
If he were replaced by someone with a better personality, wouldn't he continue to re-employ him?
"Master Zhou, look at what you said. It's our blessing to get your comments. Well, take your time to eat. I won't bother you."
Du Shaojie didn't know what to say to such an old comrade with personality, so he stood up and prepared to leave.
Although the other party had superb skills, he hadn't figured out how to deal with him.
Zhou Huai'en was confused. He had used honorifics in the previous sentence, but his attitude changed in a blink of an eye? Am I that scary?
"Xiao Du, don't leave. I haven't finished my words yet."
The more Du Shaojie wanted to leave, the more Zhou Huai'en refused to let him go. He stretched out his hand and pulled the other party to sit down again.
Du Shaojie was helpless. Facing such an old senior, he was really embarrassed to do too much. There was no way, so he listened to what the other party had to say.
"Xiao Du, it's not easy to achieve what you have now at your age. And the dishes you cook are almost impeccable, very good!
But there is a problem with your cooking, that is, you are too craftsmanlike, everything is very standard, which will result in a lack of spirituality."
After all, he is a big boss and has a profound view of the problem.
Most of Du Shaojie's cooking skills come from simulated scenes. Whether it is knife skills, heat, or seasoning, there are almost no flaws.
But the problem lies precisely here. As Zhou Huai'en said, the craftsmanship is too heavy.
A word awakened the dreamer, and Du Shaojie suddenly found the direction of breakthrough. If he can overcome this shortcoming that is not a shortcoming, then his cooking skills will definitely be improved.
"Master Zhou, how do you think I should solve this problem?"
Du Shaojie also forgot the other party's character flaws at this time, and asked for advice in person very sincerely.
"I will stay in Beijing for at least another month. If you can cover my meals for this month, I will teach you without reservation. How about it? You have a great bargain."
Zhou Huai'en admired Du Shaojie very much, but the law is not easy to pass on. If you want to solve the other party's fundamental problem, you must teach him some real skills.
This would have been absolutely impossible before.
But he was excluded by others, and he had no chance to stay in the unit to play his remaining heat, and his mentality changed a lot.
The son and daughter-in-law went abroad to study for a year. They said they wanted him to look at houses, but in fact they just wanted him to relax.
Unexpectedly, the old comrade still couldn't change his bad habits. He would cause trouble even when he went out for a meal. To put it bluntly, he was idle and couldn't stand loneliness.
"Food and other things are no big deal, Master Zhou, how about this, you just come to my store as a consultant. The salary and benefits will definitely satisfy you, you can work as long as you want, and you can come and go freely, how about it?"
Du Shaojie pondered for a moment and didn't want to take advantage of others.
In fact, after he knew where his problem was, it didn't matter whether Zhou Huai'en guided him or not. It was nothing more than more practice and practice.
With a simulation scene, he was least afraid of grinding time. He had plenty of time to waste, and he could make mistakes and correct them continuously.
But for Yan Dabao, Yu Jianxin and others, it is definitely a good thing to have such a big man willing to teach cooking skills.
"Your idea is good. I have nothing to do anyway. I'm idle, so I'll be your consultant for a while."
Zhou Huai'en agreed without mentioning the salary.
He is not short of money, but he is really lonely in Beijing.
Du Shaojie now knows why the other party came out for a meal and made such a fuss. There is nothing else, just that he is bored.
Of course, he can't treat old comrades badly. The salary and benefits are very sufficient, which surprised Zhou Huai'en.
Then, he asked Yan Dabao to cook a few dishes again and drink a few glasses with Old Man Zhou.
Yan Dabao, Yu Jianxin and others looked bitter on the side. They knew very well that their good days were gone and they would live in the shadow of Master Zhou in the future.
It would be strange if they were not sprayed to death by the other party.
Du Shaojie didn't care about them. As long as they could improve their cooking skills quickly, let alone being scolded every day, even being beaten every day would be fine.
Anyway, it's not him who is being abused, right?
The next day.
Zhou Huai'en entered the back kitchen, and when he put on the chef's uniform, he seemed like a different person.
The old man's requirements are stricter than the rules and regulations of the store. If you make a mistake, scolding you is light, he will really hit you with a big spoon, and he won't be polite to you at all.
The key is that Du Shaojie is still on Zhou Lao's side, who dares not to obey?
"Xiao Du, your current strength has exceeded that of a special first-class chef. If you settle down, you will definitely pass the exam for a cooking technician.
I'm going to make a [Stir-fried kidney and liver] now, you watch carefully and experience it well later. Spirituality is the feeling of that moment, which can only be understood but not expressed in words."
Zhou Huai'en often communicates with Du Shaojie, but their communication methods are different. There is no need for long speeches, and the skills themselves will convey a lot of things.
Facing the master's words and deeds, Du Shaojie has gained a lot.
Sometimes Du Shaojie will also make some dishes for Zhou Huai'en to judge, especially some restored old dishes, which are also very meaningful to Zhou Huai'en.
Zhou Huai'en was in a guiding attitude at first, but slowly, he found that Du Shaojie had many strengths, and the two of them began to communicate with each other.
Of course, Zhou Huai'en's real strength is still stronger than Du Shaojie's.
"Master Zhou, let's both take a break today. I'll take you to eat Beijing's roast duck."
Du Shaojie felt that as long as he got used to the other's venomous tongue, Zhou Huai'en was still easy to get along with.
The relationship between the two was getting better and better. He didn't use the old man as a coolie. From time to time, he called Qi Yan and took the old man to eat some special food or go out to play.
He knew how to treat the old man's "boredom disease". The old man was a person who couldn't sit still, loved to eat, play and spray people.
Du Shaojie catered to his preferences, and Zhou Huai'en was very happy to stay at [Xichuan Restaurant].
Time passed quickly, and the winter vacation came unknowingly.
Qi Yan packed up her things, and then went to his home with Du Shaojie carrying large and small bags.
Du Shaojie was also preparing to go home for the New Year, so the two of them could go together.
"Why do you keep looking at me?"
Qi Yan went into the house and took a shower. When she came out, she found that Du Shaojie kept looking at her.
"Yanzi, you are more beautiful than before."
Du Shaojie didn't think there was anything wrong. Since the other party asked, he told the truth.
Qi Yan was very beautiful before, but after the nourishing flower, she looked more beautiful.
"Really? Why do I feel that I have gained weight recently?"
Qi Yan was happy in her heart, but she looked around and said something else.
Du Shaojie firmly refused to admit that the other party had gained weight. The two talked and laughed, and they stuck together again.
That night, Qi Yan was tossed so hard that she had to beg for mercy in the end.
Du Shaojie found that the "Da Li Wan" was a real good thing. It was 360 degrees without dead angles to strengthen the body and the effect was awesome.
In the morning.
Du Shaojie prepared breakfast for Qi Yan without waking her up. After dinner, he went to [Xichuan Restaurant].
"Master Zhou, good morning!"
"Good morning! Xiao Du, are you going home for the New Year these two days?"
"Yes, I'm going to book a flight for the day after tomorrow. After the New Year, I may go directly to Chengdu, and it will probably be a few months later for me to come to Beijing."
Zhou Huai'en arrived earlier than him, and the two started chatting as soon as they met.
Zhou Huai'en was hesitant to talk. His wife passed away a few years ago, his son and daughter-in-law went abroad, and his daughter married in Shanghai. During this New Year, he can only stay in Beijing alone.
During this period, he and Du Shaojie got along very well, and he was really reluctant to let him leave. (End of this chapter)
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