Shao Yang and Peter stood next to Chen Chen, discussing unscrupulously, without any regard for the feelings of others.

"Hehe, I just found out today that it turns out that the chef's level only needs to reach this level. It's not fun to win. Peter pretended to exaggerate and gave Chen Chen a roll of the eye.

Shao Yang followed the pace: "That's it, compared with people of this level, it really lowers our taste, it's boring!" ”

However, these disturbances around him did not interfere with Chen Chen's heart, he was very confident in his feel, even if it was an ordinary home-cooked meal, it could also impress Qing He, so that he could continue to stand calmly in place, without speaking or leaving.

Yan Shu knew from the moment the dish was served that the double pepper rabbit must be Chen Chen's dish, and he always believed that Chen Chen's dishes had always been bad, but the taste was absolutely good, but who could tell him why Chen Chen still made this kind of dish that looked similar to dark cuisine under the condition of having ingredients.

Anyway, it's also for food critics, and it's good for you to use dim sum! Yan Shu looked at Chen Chen with a little more reproach in his eyes, which made Chen Chen feel very unhappy, he was obviously a victim, and he had to be angry at both ends.

After glaring at Chen Chen, Yan Shu saw that Qing He had already frowned at the third course, and he was also a little worried in his heart, so he urged: "Old man, try it." ”

Qing He tasted Shao Yang and Peter's two dishes successively.

"This bamboo fungus and mandarin duck roll is very well done, it is rare to retain the taste of each ingredient, it is not overshadowed by the sauce, and the melt-in-your-mouth skin is a great test of ingredients and manual precision. When I went to Fujian before, I deliberately tasted this dish, and it was indeed not as delicious as the chef's work today. ”

Qing He paused, as if he was still reminiscing about the taste just now, but he had always been known for his poisonous tongue, but he didn't use a word to belittle Shao Yang's dishes, which surprised the people around him.

"It seems that Shao Yang must have won, alas, I don't know if Chef Chen still has a show."

"I guess it's out of play, you look at the shoddy appearance, no matter how you look at it, you can't get into the eyes of the old man, I think, he must not even want to taste it."

"I still believe in the chef, after all, the taste is there, I still remember that I couldn't see it before, but I secretly tasted it last time, and it was delicious. I'm a die-hard fan of Chef Chen! A female front room attendant excitedly joined the discussion.

"Cut, what kind of vision do you have, look at that look, it's so ugly that people have no appetite, you actually have to support it."

"You...... It is said that people should not be good-looking, how do you know that good-looking dishes must be delicious, although Chef Chen's is not beautiful, it is delicious. ”

Following such a discussion all the way, Qing He's high evaluation of Shao Yang soon reached the ears of the people in the back kitchen, and the smile on Shao Yang's face could no longer be described as proud.

Yan Shu also tasted Shaoyang's dishes, which were really good, but he was looking forward to the old man's reaction to Chen Chen's dishes, which must be very interesting.

followed by Qing He's evaluation of Peter: "The taste is quite fresh, and the ingredients are well chosen, but there are too many modified ingredients." The best state of cooking is not that the ingredients dictate you, but that you dictate the ingredients and the taste, and I prefer the natural taste of me. This kind of thing is okay at the level, but I just don't like it. ”

As soon as these words came out, the people below immediately passed them on to Peter, making him very surprised that he would be disliked, but at least Shao Yang received a high evaluation, and he was still somewhat happy. As long as he can slap Chen Chen in the face, he will be satisfied.

When it came to the third dish, that is, the double pepper rabbit made by Chen Chen, Qing He had no intention of moving the chopsticks, staring at the table and worrying.

Yan Shu reminded: "Old gentleman? And the last course, trust me, that's your biggest surprise of the day. ”

Qing He glanced at the plate a few more times, and his heart became more and more entangled, he really hadn't tasted this kind of average-looking home-cooked food for too long, and he didn't want to ruin his childhood memories because of Chen Chen, but after thinking about it: I was originally because Chen Chen has been quite famous recently, so I reluctantly agreed to Yan Shu to go on a special trip, wouldn't it be a pity if I didn't try it?

"Mr. Yan, I would think you were fooling me, this dish was made for me by your chef? A home-cooked meal, are you really sure? Qing He asked repeatedly, still unable to accept that the chef of a five-star hotel would take such a dish.

"I'm sure you'll have a taste, and while I don't know why he didn't use the ingredients he prepared, he never makes a mistake in cooking, and I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised by the taste of this dish."

Qing He reluctantly ate Chen Chen's dish, as soon as he entered it, his eyes suddenly lit up, his expression was full of surprise, he couldn't wait to swallow it, as if he felt the warmth of his mother's craftsmanship, as well as the warmth of his family, and his sense of taste drove his whole person to become light.

"Who made this dish, quickly called the chef, it was amazing. I've never eaten such tender but flavorful rabbit meat, even the green peppers are fried just right, and I can't wait to meet the original author. Qing He ate all the dishes Chen Chen cooked, and then asked to see the chef.

After hearing what Qing He said, Yan Shu breathed a sigh of relief, and finally showed a slight smile and asked someone to call Chen Chen over.

Chen Chen was called up to see Qing He, and the remaining two chefs didn't believe that they were compared to the past, especially Shao Yang, and vented their dissatisfaction in their hearts.

In the box, Chen Chen and Qing He finally met, Qing He was surprised that he was so good at cooking at such a young age, and sighed: "Alas, sure enough, there are talents from all over the country, and in a blink of an eye, we are all old, and it will be the world of you young people in the future." ”

"You're polite, sir. Even if I'm a good cook, I can't keep up with you, no, your authority in the food world is certain. Chen Chen stretched out his hand to shake his hand, and Qing He simply responded.

The moment the two hands collided, the previous picture appeared in front of Chen Chen's eyes again, those medicinal herbs and ingredients flew everywhere in his mind, and the things he felt were completely different from the last time he came into contact with Qin Huizhen, and the taste he felt on the tip of his tongue was naturally different.

"Young man, your dish may look ugly, but it tastes unique and delicious, and it couldn't be better! I've been a food critic for so many years, and you're the most unique chef I've ever met, so it's no wonder that Mr. Yan wants me to come back anyway. If you continue to keep it up like this, the future is limitless! ”

Qing He was full of praise for Chen Chen, and his gaze at Chen Chen was more gentle, as if he was his own child, and he was already quite old.

After receiving the fancy compliment, Chen Chen was still a little unable to react, and was stunned before picking up the topic of Qing He: "Thank you, old man, for your love, in fact, I am still young, and there are many things that need to be improved." Since you have a good impression of me, sir, can I take the liberty of asking, can I make you another dessert? ”

Qing He didn't expect Chen Chen to make such a request, and he was stunned for a while and immediately nodded in agreement.

Back in the back kitchen, Chen Chen asked the hotel's dessert master to come to help, he had never tried dessert before, and after preparing the ingredients, he was still a little overwhelmed.

In order not to delay time, after Chen Chen sensed a certain adjustment ratio, he put the chrysanthemum powder and cassia seeds and handed them over to the pastry chef to make. Only when he felt that the pastry chef was not doing a good job, he went up and intervened, and he cooperated personally, and soon got the dessert effect that Chen Chen wanted.

Of course, just like when the dishes appeared before, after this dessert was served, everyone's thoughts were that you were teasing me, and there were all kinds of hesitations about whether it was a dessert or not, and whether it could be eaten.

Because he had already eaten the dishes made by Chen Chen, Qing He did not hesitate to accept the dessert this time, and was extremely surprised when he tasted it.

The perfect taste is as if it was tailor-made for him.

"How did you do that?" Qing He was shocked, this dessert was sweet but not greasy, even with a hint of fragrance and slightly bitterness, but the indescribable taste was its characteristic and label.

Chen Chen explained: "As soon as I saw you just now, I observed your complexion, which was slightly exposed and burnt, and it looked like it was on fire, so I specially added cool herbs to the dessert, which are all common heat-clearing and detoxifying □□." ”

"No wonder I ate a faint fragrance of plants and a slight bitter taste, it turned out that I put medicinal herbs, I think it must be chrysanthemums and honeysuckle, I used to taste them, and I am more familiar with their taste. What else? ”

Chen Chen tried to think about it for a while, and then said: "There are also some bitter teas, cassia seeds, which are all common heat-clearing medicinal materials. ”

"Creative, young man, but how did you manage the herbs to be completely devoid of medicinal taste? I was worried that my sense of taste was wrong, and I had tasted some of the flavors but I wasn't really there. Qing He patted Chen Chen's shoulder and said with a smile.

"Well, of course, you have to keep it secret, this is my specialty!" Chen Chen's naughty appearance was like a child, Qing He didn't feel anything wrong when he looked at it, and the two chatted happily.

"I am quite satisfied with Chen Chen's cooking skills, and in return for my satisfaction, I will give the hotel a six-star rating in the magazine column, and the highest score is seven stars, but six stars is already a very high score I have ever scored." Qing He said, and looked at what Chen Chen made again, judging from the appearance, it was really a little bad.

Of course, that star was buckled on the dish, and Chen Chen was also very convinced.

Yan Shu personally sent Qing He away, and out of politeness, Chen Chen also accompanied him all the way to the door of the hotel.

Before getting on the bus, Qing He explained to Chen Chen: "Although taste is the soul of food, as a professional chef, especially if you are the chef of Aisen Hotel, you must pay attention to the appearance of the dishes, otherwise no matter how good your craftsmanship is, it is just a thing that cannot be put on the table." ”

Chen Chen nodded again and again and said, "I know that I know that I have been learning in this aspect, but my progress has been slow." ”

"Well, I hope the next time I come, I can see your progress. You don't have to send me on purpose, I'm used to walking around, and I'm not so delicate. The second half of the sentence was said to Yan Shu, and after speaking, Qing He got into his car and left.

After hearing Qing He's high praise for Chen Chen, Shao Yang and Peter didn't believe in evil, so they simply tasted the leftover desserts made by Chen Chen, and finally stopped talking, which was a level they couldn't reach.

Sending Qing He away, as soon as Chen Chen returned to the back kitchen, he saw the scene where Li Huan wanted to secretly dispose of stale ingredients, and felt funny in his heart, thinking that the matter of being used by Li Huan before was not over, how could he provoke himself again, Chen Chen felt that he couldn't be silent like this anymore.

Chen Chen walked over, just stopped Li Huan from throwing away stale food, and asked with a smile, "Brother Li, what are you doing here?" ”

Li Huan had a trace of panic in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down, thinking that Chen Chen was still the bully worker before, and continued to fool him: "Ahem, I'm this, what, come in and clean up the kitchen, and if you find stale ingredients, you want to just throw them away." ”

"Oh, I see!" Chen Chen took the expired ingredients from his hand and looked suddenly enlightened, suppressed the strong disgust of his stomach for the stale ingredients, and walked to the cutting board.

Li Huan looked at him with a slight stiffness, and it took a long time to find his voice: "Eh, Chen Chen, what are you doing?" ”

Chen Chen planned to use expired ingredients to make a dish for Li Huan to eat, which could be regarded as a small punishment for Li Huan.

Hearing Li Huan's question, Chen Chen smiled even brighter, and said innocently: "Oh, Brother Li, I just want to make you something to eat to treat you, otherwise what else can I do?" You see that you are working so hard, and you have to take care of cleaning up the garbage in the front hall and draining the ingredients in the back kitchen, which is really hard. ”

Of course, Li Huan understood that Chen Chen didn't really want to treat himself but wanted to fix him, but this matter was originally something he did wrong, and now Chen Chen is still kind and pleasant, giving each other a step. If he doesn't cooperate with Chen Chen, I'm afraid that Chen Chen will be excited to tell Yan Shu about him secretly changing the ingredients, then he will definitely be taught a bad lesson.

Under the analysis of various interests, Li Huan decided to think that Chen Chen was appropriate, accompanied him to pretend to be stupid and stunned, and then obediently ate a plate of dishes made from expired food, at the cost of running to the toilet all night.

There was a lot of harvest on this day, and Chen Chen was also very painful when he went home, since he had already received Qing He's praise, it really showed that there was no problem with his cooking skills, but ...... When will I learn how to plate and skillfully knife work?

Chen Chen was melancholy again, but when he thought of Li Huan's whole face wrinkled together and kept running to the toilet, he felt a lot more relaxed.

"You deserve it, who made you do it to me so hard!"