Chapter 43 As long as the Master needs
Stinky tofu smells bad, but tastes delicious when you put it in your mouth.
And it was an amazing scent.
The juice in the mouth burst out, filling the entire mouth in an instant.
"Is this stinky tofu made with broth?"
As the successor of the imperial kitchen, Yu Zhen's cooking skills are not as good as his father and brother.
But no matter what, he is the descendant of the imperial chef and still has some skills.
In addition, he has an excellent sense of taste, so he can taste many subtle things.
Zhen Shao Yuan said: "That's right, they use broth, and it's broth that's aged for more than 24 hours. In addition to the broth, the ingredients are also specially marinated."
"And the tofu used is traditional handmade tofu, and the brine is also top-notch. They use wild mushrooms, so that's why it's so fragrant."
The gourmet sitting next to me heard what I said and looked at me unexpectedly.
It seems that I, Shao Yuan, did not expect that I could taste that the marinade was made with wild mushrooms.
He couldn't help but ask Zhen Shao Yuan, "How did you tell that the marinade contained wild mushrooms?"
I, Shao Yuan, smiled and said, "Maybe it's because my sense of taste is quite sensitive. I can taste some subtle flavors. Besides, there is still a difference in aroma and taste between wild mushrooms and cultivated ones."
Indeed, the fragrance of artificially cultivated shiitake mushrooms is always inferior to that of wild ones.
When compared together, you can still tell the difference.
But the mushrooms have been marinated, and to be able to tell them apart requires an absolutely golden tongue.
And the absolutely golden tongue is what every chef dreams of.
Soon, apart from the two who vomited after smelling the smell, there was another one who really couldn't stand it and had nothing to eat.
Everyone else gave their scores.
I, Shao Yuan, also gave it my own high score: 8 points.
The other five gourmets also gave it an eight, and Aftershock gave it a high score of nine.
Although it did not have the same score as the other three, the stinky tofu still received a high score.
The next snacks were served one by one.
But maybe because there were so many amazing stinky tofu, the snacks that came after it seemed a bit dull.
Unfortunately, because three people did not give a score, stinky tofu still ranked fourth.
Just two points away from winning the prize, stinky tofu.
I, Shao Yuan, saw the depressed look on the face of the stinky tofu owner.
Yu Zhen, who was standing next to him, shook his head with a look of regret and said to Zhen Shao Yuan, "What a pity about the stinky tofu. Of the thirty snacks, stinky tofu is the most delicious."
Thinking of the taste of stinky tofu, Yu Zhen couldn't help licking his lips.
I, Shao Yuan, said meaningfully, "What's the pity? Stinky Tofu has already won."
Yu Zhen looked at Zhen Shao Yuan with a puzzled look, "Why do you say that?"
I, Shao Yuan, snorted angrily towards the front and asked Yu Zhen to look ahead.
Yu Zhen turned around and saw that many people had surrounded the owner and employees of the stinky tofu restaurant.
I could vaguely hear those people asking the boss where their stalls were.
Instead, no one was interested in the three bosses who won the top three places.
So, sometimes, awards don’t mean everything. The audience has eyes and can tell whether something is delicious or not.
"Boss Yu, are you interested in eating some stinky tofu?"
I, Shao Yuan, extended an invitation to Yu Zhen and said with a smile, "It's my treat."
Yu Zhen stood up with a smile, "Haha, sure. It just so happens that I didn't have enough to eat just now."
Seeing the two people about to leave, the host at the back immediately stepped forward to stop them.
"Mr. Zhen, Mr. Yu, please wait a moment. We'll need you two to present the prizes for our winning snacks."
Helplessly, Shao Yuan and Yu Zhen gave awards to the champion and runner-up before leaving.
Some people originally didn't believe that stinky tofu was really delicious.
After seeing Shao Yuan and Yu Zhen finish presenting the awards, they went straight to eat stinky tofu.
Suddenly a group of people rushed to eat the stinky tofu.
The stinky tofu stall was instantly crowded with people, and the boss and several employees were sweating profusely.
I, Shao Yuan, don’t have a big appetite to begin with.
After trying thirty snacks, I was already 70% full.
I ate another big bowl of stinky tofu and was so full that I burped.
"Mr. Zhen, there's a charity auction being held on the eighth floor of the Huosang Hotel tomorrow night. I wonder if Mr. Zhen is interested in going with us?"
Huosang Hotel?
Isn’t this the hotel where I, Shao Yuan, am staying now?
"Ding, purchasing task released. Host, please attend the Huosang Hotel charity auction tomorrow night and purchase the third generation Magic Spirit watch."
"Mission successful, reward: a free ticket to the auction."
"Mission failed, all host's deposits will be deducted."
Okay, time for the mission.
I, Shao Yuan, nodded and said to Yu Zhen, "Of course. I happen to be staying at the Huosang Hotel as well, and I'm also planning to attend the auction."
"What a coincidence?" Yu Zhen said happily, "Okay, see you at the auction tomorrow."
"good."
After saying goodbye to Yu Zhen, I Shao Yuan decided to walk back to the hotel.
The city center of City B is very lively at night.
But I, Shao Yuan, did not join in the fun. He and Si Yi walked directly towards the river.
I, Shao Yuan, and Si Yi walked along the river bank, digesting our food while feeling the wind blowing towards us, feeling very comfortable.
I, Shao Yuan, couldn't help but open my arms and let the river breeze blow on my face.
I couldn't help but sigh: "It's been a long time since I felt the wind blowing so leisurely."
Suddenly, a coat was put on Shao Yuan's shoulders.
I, Shao Yuan, turned around and asked Si Yi beside me.
Si Yi smiled and said, "The wind is cold at night, Master, be careful not to catch a cold."
I, Shao Yuan, said with a smile: "I am a grown man, how can I be so fragile?"
Unexpectedly, as soon as I finished speaking, I, Shao Yuan, sneezed.
This is a bit embarrassing.
Zhen Shao Yuan smiled awkwardly, "Well, the wind is indeed a bit cold this evening, let's go back quickly."
After saying that, I, Shao Yuan, turned around and prepared to leave.
As a result, a little girl came over with an empty flower basket in her hand.
Holding the last red rose in her hand, she said to Si Yi, "Brother, buy a flower for your boyfriend. It's very cheap, only ten yuan a rose."
I, Shao Yuan, opened my mouth and said, "I'm not..."
I, Shao Yuan, was about to say that I am not Si Yi’s boyfriend.
As a result, Si Yi took out a ten-yuan note from his pocket and handed it to the little girl.
"Thank you, brother."
The little girl happily took the money, handed the rose to Si Yi, and then skipped away.
I, Shao Yuan, said: "Si Yi, why don't you explain?"
Si Yi didn't answer, but smiled and handed the red rose in her hand to Zhen Shao Yuan, "Master, don't you like roses?"
I, Shao Yuan, took a look at the rose and asked in surprise, "Give it to me?"
Si Yi's smile deepened, "Of course."
Both of them were good-looking, and people kept stealing glances at them from the very beginning.
Now seeing Si Yi actually bought a rose for Shao Yuan, everyone looked over excitedly, their faces full of gossip.
When I, Shao Yuan, saw so many people looking at him, in order to avoid embarrassing Si Yi, I had to reach out and take the rose.
"Let's go."
After saying that, I, Shao Yuan, grabbed Si Yi's hand and walked forward quickly.
The street lights lengthened the shadows of the two people.
Zhen Shao Yuan, who had his back to Si Yi, did not see the obvious smile in Si Yi's eyes behind him.
I had just returned to the hotel and met the butler of my Shao Yuan Royal Suite in the lobby.
The butler gave Zhen Shao Yuan an invitation to the charity auction to be held at the hotel tomorrow night.
He also said that many big stars and famous businessmen would attend the banquet tomorrow. He hoped that I, Shao Yuan, could also be there.
This invitation came just in time.
Not long after I Shao Yuan came back, Zhou Jie and the other two came to find me Shao Yuan and told him about the charity auction.
Zhou Jie said, "The hotel manager sent us an invitation. We're going to attend the charity auction held by the Huosang Hotel tomorrow night. Brother, do you want to join us?"
Zhen Shao Yuan asked curiously, "Are you guys suddenly planning to attend the charity auction? Didn't you say you were going to the food festival?"
They agreed to attend the food festival, but in the end, Jay Chou and the other two just went for a symbolic visit and simply ate one or two snacks.
It doesn't seem like I came here just for snacks.
"Well..."
Jay Chou scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly.
"Since you've asked, I won't hide it. Actually, we came here for a ruby necklace at the auction. So, we wanted to confirm whether you also..."
Zhou Jie hesitated to speak.
Zhen Shao Yuan shook his head, "No. Don't worry, I'm not interested in that ruby necklace."
After hearing what Shao Yuan said, the three of them were obviously relieved.
Then he left happily.
I, Shao Yuan, looked at the closed door and said to Si Yi, "Did you see it?"
Si Yi said: "I saw it, they are here to test the young master."
I, Shao Yuan, leaned against the armrest of the sofa, supporting my chin, and said thoughtfully, "I am actually very curious about that ruby necklace."
Si Yi suggested, "Young Master, if you like it, you can buy it."
"Good-bye. I'm very poor and don't have that much money."
I, Shao Yuan, am still very self-aware.
But if you can't afford it, it's still okay to take a look.
I, Shao Yuan, took out the invitation letter given by the hotel housekeeper.
Inside the invitation was a list of items to be auctioned.
I, Shao Yuan, opened the list and found the ruby necklace that Zhou Jie and the other two mentioned.
I have to say, that ruby necklace is rarely beautiful.
In the center is a three-centimeter teardrop-shaped ruby, surrounded by a string of small rubies and sparkling diamonds.
When I, Shao Yuanguang, saw the photos, I was amazed.
This is a necklace that no woman can refuse.
Even a grown man like me, Shao Yuan, couldn't help but feel moved.
Jay Chou and the other two said they were here to attend the food festival, but in fact, this necklace was their target.
But this has nothing to do with Zhen Shao Yuan, because his next purchasing target is the third generation Magic Spirit watch.
Thinking of this, I, Shao Yuan, flipped through the book again and found my target.
Moling is the largest watch brand in the Han Dynasty.
The brand value is very high.
The most famous one is the tenth generation watch of Mo Ling.
That is the highest level series of watches from the Demon Spirit.
Only ten are produced in each generation.
So it is particularly precious.
Naturally, the value of the watch will be higher.
When I, Shao Yuan, saw the third generation Magic Spirit watch, I couldn't help but sigh that it was really expensive for a reason.
The pure black dial is engraved with an exquisite red map of the Han Dynasty.
At first glance, it is stunning and looks particularly elegant and classy.
It is the kind of watch that you can tell at first glance that it is expensive.
I, Shao Yuan, want to own it just by looking at it.
But when he thought of the price of the watch, he was discouraged.
It's a watch that he can't afford.
"Charity auction, Siyi, do you think this auction can be live-streamed?"
As a purchasing agent anchor, Zhen Shao Yuan feels that he should protect his profession at all times.
After all, he now has nearly 20 million fans.
Maybe, among these 20 million fans, there are one or two super rich people.
The items at this auction are not cheap, and he can charge a higher purchasing fee.
Originally, I, Shao Yuan, just asked casually.
I didn’t expect Si Yi to actually answer.
He said, "Okay."
Zhen Shao Yuan: "Are you sure?"
Si Yi: "As long as the young master needs it, it's all fine."
The author has something to say:
Thank you all little angels for your concern. Although he is in the hospital, he has recovered half of his health.
I was originally planning to get married on the 22nd of next month (leave me a comment then and I’ll send you a red envelope), but the doctor doesn’t recommend having surgery so soon.
But I had already done a thyroid puncture, so I made up my mind and decided to do it all at once.
Fortunately, it was a benign nodule. Although it was 5.5 cm in size, it could be treated with minimally invasive surgery.
You can get out of bed after lying in bed for two days.
My face was swollen like a pig's head and my neck was swollen like an elephant's leg. But the attending doctor was very handsome and gentle, and the nurse was also very beautiful and gentle.
Just looking at them makes me feel like I'm okay.
The lady in the next bed had her eyes on the attending doctor, but unfortunately the doctor was married.
But a group of beautiful and gentle nurses are still single, even though they have to give me injections every time they come.
But listening to their gentle voices, I think I can bear it.
Wash the lychee and pick it up!
Ahem, sorry, I accidentally exposed my crazy side.
Ah, the gentle and beautiful nurse comes to see me again with an IV bottle. I'll get off first.
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