Chapter 18: Master Longman

"Hurry up, everyone, there are still 8 menus left, and everyone can rest after making these eight lists." Shao'an boosted the morale of the people working in the 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.

"You two! I really don't know what Lu Dao said about you, if you had this energy to specialize in cooking, it wouldn't be what it is now. The short old man lectured the two chefs.

"Yes, yes, Uncle Shi, what you said is so right, but how can there be regret medicine in this world, so don't you think I have accepted a good apprentice? What my master can't accomplish, I can only leave it to him to complete. 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.

"Hey, that's all you two have to do! When lunch is over, lead me to see the child. 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, he couldn't bear the hot and stuffy environment in the kitchen.

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 quickly!" 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 first, and then we will have a good exchange." 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 let me get 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 go in!" Chef Niu said.

"Who is this Uncle Taishi! Master, are you so afraid of him? Shaoan asked.

"Your uncle is an extremely remarkable character! His real name is 'Longman', and for a long time he was the master in charge of the Imperial Dining Room, and the legendary authority on cuisine! 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 the 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 chat with my old man." Master Longman sent an invitation to Shao'an.

"It's good, Uncle Tai." Shao An replied briskly.

"Tell me, does the profession of a 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 was eager to know what kind of attitude this kid had towards the chef.

"Actually, I can't say it, but when I see the smiles on the faces of the diners after tasting the food I make, I feel a sense of accomplishment." Shao An spoke his truest feelings.

"Are you chasing these things when you're a chef for a long time? A sense of accomplishment! No chef is angry that someone says he's skilled, and 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?" Shaoan asked.

"I'm not sure about that, you should be asking yourself, maybe you'll 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, at least for now, I don't think the sense of accomplishment is far from enough." Shaoan said with a smile.

"If you just stay in this small place, I think you will soon get tired of the sense of accomplishment, have you ever thought about going out of here to the outside world?" Longman guided Shao'an.

"I already had this idea from the beginning, but I don't know if my skills can adapt to the outside world?" Shao An replied very unconfidently.

"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 Taishi, are you examining my craft? Shao'an, who knew the identity of Master Longman, suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

"If you want to understand it like this, do you dare to make it for me?" Longman agitated.

"I'm sure I dare, but if my dishes can meet Uncle Tai's requirements, can you promise me one thing?" Shaoan said.

"Want me to do your bidding? OK! However, the foundation of this qualified line should be improved! ”

"It's okay! All you have to do is say yes. ”

"Looks like a lot of confidence."