Chapter 18: Master Longman
"Hurry up, everyone, there are still 8 menus left, and everyone can rest after completing these eight lists. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć info"Shao'an boosts the morale of the people working in this kitchen.
Shao An didn't know that his master, who was only one door away, had sold him decisively.
Under the pergola outside the kitchen, the person enjoying the chaise longue became the strange short old man, and the two chefs, Niu and Ma, stood respectfully on both sides of the short old man, and the pu fan in their hands continuously conveyed the cool wind to their uncle.
The short old man half-squinted his eyes and enjoyed the careful care of the two teachers and nephews, and the relaxed and happy short old man hummed a small tune.
"I don't know what to say about you, if you had such energy to specialize in cooking, you wouldn't be what you are now. The short old man lectured the two chefs.
"Yes, yes, uncle, what you said is so right, but how can there be regret medicine in this world, so don't you see that I have accepted a good apprentice? Chef Niu replied.
The short old man looked at Chef Ma, and the meaning in his eyes was quite clear.
"Uh... Uncle Shi, think about it, Niu Dahai and I are in the same lineage, and his apprentice is my nephew, so I also poured all my expectations into Shao'an. Chef Ma replied cheekily.
"Well, that's all you two have to do! When lunch is over, lead me to see the kid." The short old man said.
After the last dish was completed, Shao An took off the apron tied around his waist, threw the big spoon in his hand and prepared to flee to the kitchen, which was really hot and stuffy for him to bear.
As soon as Shao An pushed open the kitchen door and walked out, Chef Niu under the pergola greeted him with a loud voice.
"Shao'an, come over here!" Chef Niu shouted.
Under the summons of Chef Niu, Shao An couldn't take care of his already hungry belly, and he trotted all the way to the pergola.
As soon as Shao An arrived at Chef Niu's side, he was pulled by Chef Niu in front of the short old man.
"Don't be stupid, he's your uncle, why don't you hurry up and salute. Chef Niu reminded.
The short old man didn't put on a score, he waved his hand to show that he didn't need to salute him, and then he immediately got up from the recliner and stood in front of Shao'an, looking Shao'an up and down with a pair of eyes.
"The kid is tired from cooking, come and sit here to rest and rest, and then we will have a good exchange later." The short old man saw Shao'an's tiredness.
Shao An was indeed very tired, and immediately accepted the kindness of the short old man and lay on the chaise longue, Shao An, who could only watch the two chefs enjoy on the chaise longue on weekdays, finally experienced it, and the four people under the pergola fell into silence.
"Stinky boy has rested enough, don't get me out yet!" Chef Niu shouted.
Shao'an, who was woken up by Chef Niu, opened his eyes extremely reluctantly, rubbed his sleepy eyes with his hands, and slowly got up from the recliner.
"Your uncle is waiting for you in the kitchen, hurry up and get in!" said Chef Niu.
"Who is this Uncle Taishi!Master, are you so afraid of him?" asked Shao'an.
"Your uncle is a very remarkable person! His real name is 'Longman', and he has long been the master in charge of the imperial dining room, and the legendary authority on cooking! If you can get some tips from your uncle, then your boy's future is bright. Chef Niu said with pride on his face.
"It's actually 'Master Longman', I really didn't expect him to have such a relationship with his master. Shaoan thought to himself.
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Shao An pushed the door and walked into the kitchen, Master Longman was now observing all the utensils in the kitchen with his hands behind his back, perhaps hearing the sound of someone entering the door, he turned his eyes to the kitchen door.
"You're here, come and talk to me, an old man. "Master Longman sent an invitation to Shao'an.
"Okay, Uncle Tai. Shao An replied briskly.
"Tell me, does the profession of chef make you happy?" Master Longman's first sentence made Shao An unable to answer.
With cloudy eyes staring at Shao'an's face, Longman wondered what the kid's attitude towards the chef was.
"I can't say it, but when I see the smiles on the faces of the diners after tasting the food I made, I feel a sense of accomplishment. Shaoan spoke his truest feelings.
No chef is angry when someone says he's skilled, that's the joy of being a chef. Longman said.
"Uncle Taishi, do you mean that I actually like the profession of chef very much?" asked Shao'an.
"I'm not sure about that, you should be asking yourself, maybe you're going to get bored with the chef after you've had enough fulfillment. Longman said slowly.
"I don't know if I'll get tired of being a chef in the future, but at least I don't think I'll have enough to accomplish it now. Shaoan said with a smile.
"If you just stay in this small place, I think you'll soon get tired of the sense of accomplishment, have you ever thought about going out of here to the outside world?"
"I had this idea from the beginning, but I don't know if my skills can adapt to the outside world?" replied Shao'an with no confidence.
"You can use me as a test stone, I have traveled a lot of places at my age, and I have eaten some delicacies, and I can still have a certain say in the evaluation of taste. Longwen looked at Shao An with a smile and said.
"You mean you want to try my cooking!Uncle Tai, are you taking an exam on my craft?" Shao An, who knew the identity of Master Longman, suddenly felt a lot of pressure.
"If you want to understand it this way, do you dare to make it for me to eat?"
"I am sure I dare, but if my food can meet Uncle Taishi's requirements, can you promise me one thing?" Shao An said.
"Do you want me to agree to your request? Yes, but the foundation of this passing line needs to be improved!"
"It's okay! you just have to say yes. ā
"Seems to have a lot of faith. ā