Zhu Yanping is confident that he is not a good drinker, but when he walked to the door of the Li family's courtyard, he couldn't help but be a little intoxicated, gently pushed open the courtyard door, and interjected with a smile: "It is indeed fragrant, it seems that the little brother, the Chinese god of wine, is also worthy of his reputation, but I am looking forward to it very much." ”

Today is the day when I wish my grandfather to be full of seven, Zhou Dong also went to worship in the morning, Zhu Yanping also knew that he came to Fengqi Mountain to fiddle with the wine koji, and he was very curious, so he rushed to Li's house after paying tribute to the old man.

"Huh?"

Zhu Yanping took a few deep breaths of wine greedily, only to feel that his heart was open, and he couldn't wait for Zhou Dong to brew this wine now, so that he could get drunk and rest.

But I didn't want the strange aroma of wine to hover in the courtyard for a week, so it gradually faded, and it seemed to retract back to the east room, and I was suddenly surprised: "Little brother, this wine koji you made is very dishonest, why did you take the wine back again?"

Li Xiuchen smiled and pulled over the stool, asked Zhu Yanping to sit down, poured wine and vegetables for him, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhu has never made wine, so naturally he doesn't understand."

In fact, after the koji embryo is put into the koji nest, it will begin to ferment. At the beginning of fermentation, it is theoretically possible to produce a very faint aroma, but this is also a theory, and no one really smells it.

Brother Zhou's hand-made koji doesn't know whose secret it is, anyway, I haven't seen it, which caused the koji to release a strong aroma in the early stage of fermentation, and it actually penetrated the quilt and rushed out of the house.

However, after the initial fermentation stage, that is, after two hours, the koji embryo began to gradually 'mature', and the aroma of the sake disappeared, which is why Mr. Zhu had the illusion that the aroma of the sake had been taken back......"

"I see, in this way, little brother, this wine koji is amazing!"

Zhu Yanping said with some regret: "It's a pity that I'm late, and the aroma of this wine is too good." Little brother, I wish a certain person a bad wine in his life, but I am a little anxious to drink your wine, I don't know how long I have to wait?"

Li Xiuchen smiled: "Hehe, I'm afraid Mr. Zhu will have to wait for a while......

There is a saying that is 'Futian's wine koji Layue', Brother Zhou wants to brew rice wine, which has always been brewed in Layuetian, and it will take 3 to 6 months to become wine, so I am afraid that I will have to wait until next summer......"

Zhu Yanping was a little disappointed when he heard this: "It took so long?"

"Of course not. ”

Zhou Dong said with a smile: "My wine is going to be used in the 'private hall' and 'big wine tank', how can I wait until next year?"

The brewing of rice wine in the south has to wait until the month of Layue, because the climate in the south is humid and not conducive to winemaking, but there is no such problem in Chudu.

The weather in Chudu has always been dry, and there are no continuous rainy days this year, so you should be able to start brewing wine as soon as the dog days are over.

Brother Li, you strictly follow the southern technology, but you have forgotten that everything must be adapted to local conditions, and there is no need to copy the southern wine-making procedures.

My winemaking process is also different from that of ordinary rice wine, and I plan to start brewing it after returning from Xiangjiang, and I can get out of the cellar in a month and a half at most, and I will welcome you two to taste my new wine when the time comes. ”

"Hearing my little brother say this, I regret letting you participate in the Xiangjiang International Food Competition, and I can't wait for your wine to be brewed as soon as possible. ”

Zhu Yanping said with a smile: "But I heard that the longer the rice wine, the better, you will make the wine in this month and a half, don't waste such a good koji?"

Zhou Dong smiled: "The statement that the quality of aged wine is the highest is also not true, this is not something that can be made clear in one or two sentences, if Mr. Zhu is interested, let's have a chance to talk about it in the future."

It's not early, I have to go back to Chudu first, pack some clothes or something. ”

Originally, he was going to take a plane to Xiangjiang with Lu Luxin on his own, but it just so happened that Zhu Yanping returned to Fengqi Mountain to worship Grandpa Zhu for the first seven days, and he must let the two of them take his own private jet, so Zhou Dong did not refuse.

made an appointment with Zhu Yanping about the time and place of departure tomorrow, and Zhu Yanping asked the driver to send Zhou Dong back to Chudu.

Looking at the back of this young man leaving, Zhu Yanping smiled at the corner of his mouth, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Zhou Dong and Zhu Yanping made an appointment at ten o'clock in the morning to wait for the car to pick up at the entrance of the Kyushu Dingshi Breakfast Department, and then fly directly from Chudu Airport to Xiangjiang, which is much more comfortable than taking civil aviation, and there is no need to worry about being late or anything.

Going to participate in the international competition made Zhou's mother very nervous, and specially prepared a brand-name suit for her son, and the leather shoes were polished brightly, so she had to let Zhou Dong dress up for everything.

No time, in order to make his mother happy, Zhou Dong could only put this outfit in Kyushu Dingshi, and he went to the mall to quietly buy sportswear and sneakers. The tasting skill has not been used for a long time, but he is ready to go to Xiangjiang to sweep the streets and taste the food, of course, how comfortable and how to wear.

Standing in front of the early department, saying goodbye to the regular customers who had already gotten the news, and bringing everyone's blessings; Zhou Dong got the most real information from those smiling faces, just like the dragon god said, everything is empty, just bring the gold medal back! He also babbled and stuffed a red sachet into his arms, insisting that he had asked for it from the Xinghua Temple in Yunlong Mountain.

"Lao Zhou, I didn't expect to accidentally carry the expectations of the villagers, isn't it a lot of pressure?"

Lu Luxin suddenly appeared in front of him, startling Zhou Dong, no matter how much he wanted to break his head, he couldn't imagine that this strong woman in the back kitchen would be dressed like this.

Dressed in a crisp white sportswear, stepping on small white shoes, showing off the color of youth without fat powder, and a naughty ponytail tied at the back of her head, she shook it around when she spoke, like a female student in the third year of high school.

Zhou Dong looked at her directly, and felt indescribably awkward in his heart, why did Boss Hua choose the same brand and style of sportswear with him, so coincidentally?

Lu Luxin looked at him, nodded and said, "Good taste, it's almost catching up with me." ”

"If I had known that, I wouldn't have bought this brand. ”

"What do you mean? Hey, you made it clear to me!"

Lu Luxin was furious, threw off her backpack and threw it directly into his hand: "You carry it!"

"What's it, so heavy?"

Taking over this oversized backpack, Zhou Dong frowned again and again, what are the things in it?

"Since it's Mr. Zhu's private jet, of course you have to bring your own knives.

Although the knives provided by the organizing committee are good, how can they compare to my black iron knife, you haven't forgotten the blue moon of Inuji Erlang, right?"

Lu Luxin glared at him angrily: "You are relaxed, you will carry a plastic bag when you go out?" Are you men all like this, you still look like adults at home, and you will become a mother who doesn't understand anything when you go out?"

"The car is coming!"

I really didn't see it, this 'flower boss' was quite careful, and even brought the black iron knife, why didn't he think of it?

Zhou Dong secretly screamed ashamed, but fortunately, Zhu Yanping's car had arrived, which resolved his embarrassment.

Zhu Yanping's private jet is the famous Gulfstream 550, and Zhou Dong doesn't know about airplanes, but he only feels that the interior of this plane is spacious and luxuriously decorated, and it is estimated that it is more comfortable than sitting in the legendary first class.

Because it was the first time in my life to take a plane, it was inevitable that I was a little curious, and I touched and asked, and Mr. Zhu's personal flight attendant flew wildly, and the flower branches trembled dozens of times in a short period of time.

He didn't feel anything, but Lu Luxin was embarrassed and red-faced, and after greeting Zhu Yanping, he simply found a cat in a corner, saying that he didn't know this old hat; Zhu Yanping laughed, and he fell in love with Zhou Dong's simplicity and innocence, and his innocence.

I don't know where I went last night, not long after the plane took off, Lu someone, who put the seat down as a bed, let out a slight snoring sound, Zhu Yanping laughed and said: "This 'flower boss' is also a true temperament, little brother, your assistant is well chosen." ”

"I can't help but agree to her, anyway, whoever is an assistant is the same. ”

"Hehe, that's a good point!"

The private stewardess brought tea and snacks, Zhu Yanping beckoned Zhou Dong to eat and drink, and he held the tea and drank it slowly: "It's good to have confidence, but little brother, you still can't take it lightly."

At present, the top chefs known on the surface alone include Huai Liangren, the winner of the French Cordon Bleu Medal, Che Zaixi, the 'Kimchi King' of Smecta Country, Ham, the German 'King of Pigs', and Inuyang Jingzhai, the master of the Dao Gong of the island country, who is said to have walked out of the flower field......

Huailiangren, you are no stranger, speaking of which, he is also half of our Chinese, even if the Supreme Gold Award is won by him, it is not a big deal.

Germany's "King Pig" Ham used to be the head chef of the 03rd Gold Award team, and he hasn't participated in the competition for many years, and now even I can't find the relevant information about him over the years, and now he suddenly makes a comeback, I'm afraid his ambition is not small.

There is also Smecta country's 'kimchi king' Che Zaixi, he is also a sword master, it is said that he once went to the island country to challenge, undefeated for thirty-three consecutive games, and finally it was Inuyo Jingzhai himself who took action to stop his streak of victories, and that battle was recited by the island people as the 'battle of Tianwang Mountain in the kitchen world'.

Needless to say, Inuyo Jingzhai is known as the 'closest man to God' in the island country's culinary world, and he has not participated in this kind of competition for many years, but this time he is willing to go out of the flower field, I am afraid it will be ......."

Before the words fell, Lu Luxin, who was asleep until she was in a daze, suddenly answered: "I'm afraid he made a mistake in the flower field...... Whew......huhu"

turned over and fell asleep again, Zhu Yanping, who has always been well-cultivated, almost squirted out the tea he had just drunk, and was stunned for a while before shaking his head and laughing: "This flower boss loves to joke, in short, little brother, you have to know in your heart, don't take it lightly."

The competition was held in our Huaxia Xiangjiang, and if this supreme gold medal was won by the islanders, Smecta or Germans, then we would have no face.

Therefore, when the organizing committee selected the Huaxia roster this time, it can be said that it was extremely strict, and the entire Jiangsu Province newspaper came to sixteen chefs, and the last one who was qualified to participate in the qualifiers in Xiangjiang was you and Chef Yan Yi of Hangcheng's 'Sujin Palace'.

Although Master Yan's skills are good, he is partial to vegetarian dishes, and he is a lay disciple of the abbot of 'Lingyin Temple'.

Therefore, Su Province is diligent in this banner, I am afraid that it will have to be carried by you, little brother. ”

Zhou Dongxin said that they are all big guys, and even lay disciples have come out? This time the system task seems to be quite difficult.

"I wish Mr. ......"

"Wait, I'm a little brother, but you're a gentleman, isn't it too raw? Or does the little brother dislike me for being a copper-stained businessman and doesn't want to make friends with me?"

Zhu Yanping feigned anger and said: "You call Village Chief Li Brother Brother, and you will also call me Brother Sheng in the future." ”

"That's okay, I wish my brother ......"

Zhou Dong is also helpless, the old brothers he has recognized recently are older than the other, it is estimated that he is related to these old men?

Forget it, people have to accept their fate when they live.

"Brother Zhu, you have said so many cows in the world of cooking, and I have listened to them all.

But how do so many chefs from all over the world compete?

I'm wondering, the dishes learned by Eastern and Western chefs are completely different, and this is a preliminaries and a final, how can I compare the high and low?"

Zhou Dong's question is actually the question of many laymen, how should a French chef compare with a Chinese chef?

There is a lack of judging criteria for each one, French snails and scallion grilled sea cucumber are suitable for the competition; it is even more ridiculous to do the same dish, the Chinese chef barely makes foie gras, you let the French chef try a stinky tofu, to ensure that you are confused.

Zhu Yanping was stunned: "You don't know the rules of the competition system?"

After you are confirmed to qualify, the organizing committee should send you a description of the competition format to your mailbox, haven't you read it?"

"Well, I may have forgotten. ”

"Okay, I'll explain it to you. ”

Zhu Yanping said helplessly: "The competition is divided into preliminaries and finals.

Except for seeded players, they all start with the qualifiers.

Earlier, it was stipulated that the teams of players who won the gold and silver medals could become seeded players and directly enter the semi-finals.

This year, because the parameter has been changed to an individual, the rules have become stricter, and only last year's Supreme Gold Award winner, Huai Liangren, can directly enter the finals.

However, if it is a chef with a high reputation in a certain country or region, the organizing committee will also consider adding him to the list of seeded players upon the recommendation of industry authorities in that region.

For example, Huai Liangren once recommended you, but because you were too young and had not shown enough strength, you were finally rejected by the organizing committee. ”

Zhou Dong nodded: "The few people you mentioned just now, except for Huai Liangren, have they passed the assessment of the seed players, such as what kind of dog raised Jingzhai?"

"Inuyang Jingzhai and Cha Jae-hee, although they are outstanding in some aspects, they are still assessed by the organizing committee as uneven in strength, so they are not seeded players.

Although the German 'King Pig' has won the team gold medal in history, it has been more than ten years ago, so this time he will also start from the qualifiers. ”

Zhu Yanping said with a smile: "Your worries will not appear, because the so-called qualifiers are the regional finals!"

In order to eliminate regional differences, in the qualifying stage, food 'powerhouses' such as Huaxia, island countries, and Smecta countries have formed their own regions.

Europe is counted as a large region, the Americas, Africa and Australia are counted as a large region, and the rest of the small countries and regions with a small gastronomic culture are divided into several 'additional zones' according to the continent in which they are located......

These regions have to decide the gold, silver and bronze awards, for example, if you win the gold award in Huaxia, this is only the regional gold award.

It is necessary to wait for the gold and silver award winners of each region to enter the finals together before the 'Supreme Gold Award' can be decided!

There are also some rules for the competition. Just like the World Cup, it is better for Huaxia to have two places in the finals, and although the island nation and Smecta are in their own right, their gold and silver medal winners will still compete against the top three in the European region to determine the two chefs who can participate in the final.

And the food underdogs like Australia, the United States and Africa, their gold, silver and bronze award winners, will play against the top three in the play-off zone, and only the first place will qualify for the finals.

There is also the method of judging the competition, which is also very cumbersome......"

As the first sponsor of this Xiangjiang Food Competition, Zhu Yanping is very familiar with the rules of the competition, but Zhou Dong listened to it with a lot of headaches, and waved his hand again and again: "Forget it, Brother Zhu, I just need to win one game at a time, as for the competition system or something, let the experts study it......"

Zhu Yanping laughed: "Well said!"