Willing and unwilling, both are voluntary.

After all, improving cooking skills is your own business, and others can't force it.

After the statistics, Wei Qiaoyi asked everyone to go back.

Everyone has already gotten off work, and only Gao Dian and Wei Qiaoyi are left in Dianxin Building.

They haven't left yet, because there's still work to be done.

Daily inventory is essential.

After all, this is not a small hotel, such a large hotel, all kinds of income and expenditure, must be clear.

If you are the boss, you can't figure out this account, and there will be big problems later.

Fortunately, it is not too much trouble to take stock every day.

"Alright, let's go." Gao Dian said.

Wei Qiaoyi got up and said, "Let's go, I'll send you." ”

"It's okay, I'll just take a taxi back by myself, I'm a little embarrassed to rub your car every day." Gao Dian said.

"What are you talking about, it's along the way anyway." Wei Qiaoyi said.

She had a tough attitude, and Gao Dian had no choice but to rub the car cheekily.

Sometimes Gao Dian wonders if he also needs to buy a car, after all, he is indeed a little embarrassed to rub Wei Qiaoyi's car every time.

……………………

The internal competition began.

It's the first in-house competition, and now it's after work, and everyone is gearing up to show off their skills.

Especially Zhou Yongqing and a few others, they are even more eager to try.

There are three referees, namely Wei Qiaoyi, Gao Dian and Li Dongyang.

The three of them are all at the level of first-class pastry chefs, and if they participate in the competition at their level, it will be unfair to the rest of them.

So the three of them served as judges.

Being a judge is not without any benefits, tasting other people's pastries and making comments is in itself an analysis and understanding of culinary skills.

Yan Sen was also among the contestants, although he was not a kitchen worker.

After the Dianxin shop closed, Gao Dian brought Yan Sen over.

However, his level is not enough, and he can't help much in the kitchen, after all, the cooks are all third-level pastry chefs, and Yan Sen is still a little worse than this level.

But he was Gao Dian's student after all, so Gao Dian also arranged a relatively convenient job for him, that is, a food server.

After the outside guests ordered, Yan Sen was responsible for passing on to the kitchen what pastries to make, and after they were done, he asked the people outside to bring the pastries out.

To put it simply, he is a middleman, a microphone.

Although he is not a member of the kitchen staff, he also spends time in the kitchen.

The task given to him by Gao Dian is to see more and learn more.

Yan Sen is also diligent enough, and when he has spare time on weekdays, he will also help to send the oven, the steamer and the like.

This time, Yan Sen participated in the competition, and everyone was a little surprised, but no one said anything.

The main thing is that everyone doesn't care, Yan Sen is too inconspicuous.

…………

In the first competition, the winner was Zhou Yongqing, and Feng Zhigang was obviously unconvinced, saying that he must win it back next time.

Gao Dian also gained something, and he had a new understanding of his cooking skills.

If you play a few more games, you will improve faster than him.

Through this competition, a competition was formed between everyone.

After all, no one is convinced, and they all want to win it back next time.

It's like playing a game, you think you're playing well, but you're losing, and you're very unhappy.

The bottom is very, there is no doubt that it is Yan Sen, there is no suspense.

The game didn't take much time, and after the game, everyone went home.

………………

Gao Dian is on vacation today, and he plans to sleep at home for half a day and go out for a walk in the afternoon.

But he didn't get his way.

In the morning, Gao Dian was woken up by a phone call.

He really didn't want to get up, he finally took a day off, he wanted to sleep in.

The phone kept ringing, and he had no choice but to pick it up.

"Gao Dian, you come over, I'll send you the address."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Gao Dian was a little confused, who is this? So dragging?

After a while, a message came.

Gao Dian looked at the address and frowned deeply.

To go or not to go?

He pondered for a moment, then got up and got dressed.

The voice of the phone was somewhat familiar to him, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

The other party is looking for himself, and he doesn't know what the matter is, but what does he care about, just go and see it?

After washing up, Gao Dian went out to take a taxi and went to the place where the address was.

When you get off the car, you will see a small villa, which is scattered everywhere.

Gao Dian walked to the door and saw a chubby old man waiting at the door.

Gao Dian recognized this person at a glance, this was Hu Dekun Hu Lao.

At this time, Gao Dian finally remembered who the familiar voice was, it turned out to be Hu Lao.

In fact, Gao Dian had a very good impression of Hu Dekun, and when this old Hu laughed, he was very kind.

But today's Hu Dekun gave Gao Dian a different feeling, always feeling that he was very serious, and his expression was a little indifferent.

Gao Dian approached and shouted, "Old Hu." ”

Hu Dekun glanced at Gao Dian and said, "Come in with me." ”

The tone was very flat, so flat that it made people feel a little indifferent.

Gao Dian didn't dare to speak, and followed in,

As Hu Dekun walked into a villa, Gao Dian looked around curiously.

Hu Dekun didn't say anything, and went straight into the kitchen with Gao Dian.

"Look, I'll only do it once." Hu Dekun said.

Gao Dian was a little confused, so far, he hadn't figured out what was going on.

inexplicably followed Hu Dekun to the kitchen, and then let him look at it, the question is what to see?

Hu Dekun glanced at Gao Dian, did not speak, and began to wash his hands.

Gao Dian hurriedly took out his mobile phone and turned on the camera.

Seeing this, Hu Dekun didn't say anything.

He began to speak: "The pastry I'm going to make is called chestnut crisp." ”

He said as he began to make it.

"Pastries are always changing, and the way they are made is much the same. It's all about puff pastry, you know the specific method, I won't say more. ”

Gao Dian remembered carefully, and his mobile phone was also shooting.

It doesn't matter if he doesn't understand it once, he can watch it a few more times after he goes back.

Hu Dekun did it slowly, and he would stop and talk about the key points without taking a step.

If you look at it in general, as long as this chestnut cake is described to Gao Dian, he will know what to do.

But in fact, it is the details that are not noticeable that are the most important. If there was no Hu Dekun to mention it, Gao Dian might not have imagined that this place could still be like this!

It didn't take long to make chestnut crisps, and it didn't take long for Hu Dekun to make a few.

After making it, he concluded: "The main difficulty of chestnut crisp is the seasoning and heat, especially the roasting time, which requires more attention. ”

Gao Dian nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, here's for you, let's get out." Hu Dekun handed Gao Dian a piece of paper with the recipe for chestnut crisp written on it.

Follow this recipe to make this taste.

Gao Dian answered and walked out with Hu Dekun.

On the way, he didn't speak, but pondered.

The chestnut puff pastry is actually not difficult, and the puff pastry is mixed with cold water, which is the most common method of puff pastry.

Of course, the ratio of puff pastry to cold water, the ratio of oil to flour, and the ratio of water to dough are all very important.

The proportions of each pastry vary slightly due to their different flavors.

Once the dough is reconciled, it's time to make the filling.

The production of the filling is the key to the taste, and the chestnut crisp is naturally chestnut flour, according to the practice taught by Hu Dekun, instead of chestnut flour, fresh chestnuts are used.

The chestnuts are peeled and steamed, mashed into a puree, strained through a fine strainer, and seasoned with sugar and salt.

Finally, wrap it up, brush it with egg wash, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and send it to the oven to bake. When the surface is golden and crispy, it can be baked.

When Hu Dekun came out, he also took out the chestnut crisp he had made.

"Come and sit." Hu Dekun greeted Gao Dian.

As he came to the courtyard, the two sat facing each other.

"Taste it." Hu Dekun said.

When Gao Dian heard this, he picked up a chestnut crisp and tasted it.

The entrance is eggy and sesame, the teeth are lightly bitten, and the skin is crispy and slaggy. The more you go inside, the softer it becomes, and the crispiness gradually diminishes.

When you bite into the innermost, your mouth is full of chestnut flavor.

Eating slowly, the flavor of the chestnuts spreads more and more, the delicate taste, the sweet but not greasy taste, and the lips and teeth are fragrant.

It seems to be a simple method, but the taste of it is not ordinary.

"It's delicious." Gao Dian said.

A trace of memory flashed in Hu Dekun's eyes, and he said: "Go back and practice hard, don't let down this pastry." ”

Gao Dian nodded and said, "Old Hu, don't worry, I will." ”

"Hmm." Hu Dekun responded.

Then, Gao Dian's expression was a little hesitant, he had something to say, but he didn't know whether to say it or not.

Hu Dekun's eyes are so old and spicy, he can see it at a glance.

"Say whatever you want to say." Hu Dekun said.

Gao Dian pursed his lips and said, "Old Hu, why are you teaching me this?" ”

Gao Dian's lily cake was also learned from Hu Dekun, but that was because it was needed for the competition, and what he learned was not the original.

But he can feel this chestnut crisp, Hu Dekun is teaching him wholeheartedly, and it can be said that he has no reservations at all.

This makes some people incomprehensible, he doesn't think he has much charm, so that Hu Dekun can teach him these things for no reason.

"That's what I promised your teacher." Hu Dekun said.

"Teacher!" Gao Dian was surprised in his heart, but he felt that it was reasonable.

If it weren't for his teacher, it is estimated that Hu Dekun would not have taught himself.

It's just that......

"Old Hu, what price did my teacher pay?" Gao Dian asked.

Hu Dekun looked at him and said, "Do you know what this does?" ”

Gao Dian said seriously: "I can't accept the teacher's gift with such peace of mind, I know that I don't have the ability now, but I also want to know what the teacher has paid." ”

Hearing this, Hu Dekun took a deep look at Gao Dian and smiled, this is the first time Hu Dekun has shown a smile when he sees Gao Dian today.

"Your teacher didn't misunderstand you, but he didn't pay any price, he just made a bet with me. This bet is yours, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. Strictly speaking, you earn it yourself. Hu Dekun said.

Gao Dian was a little confused, what kind of bet did he make? Something to do with him?

"Don't think about it so much, anyway, you just know that your teacher didn't pay anything." Hu Dekun said.

"I see." Gao Dian said.

Hu Dekun sighed in his heart, Wei Lianzhang accepted a good student when he was old.

In fact, he was a little complicated in his heart, at the beginning, he didn't plan to teach Gao Dian this chestnut crisp.

It's not how precious this pastry is, but that it has some special meaning for him.

What he wanted to teach was originally another pastry, but it was changed to this one temporarily.

"Old Hu, I have another question, which may be a little presumptuous." Gao Dian said.

Hu Dekun looked at him and said, "What's the problem?" ”

Gao Dian took a breath and said, "The outside world is saying that you and my teacher are not compatible, but I feel that you are not at odds." ”

Wei Lianzhang's taste building, Hu Dekun's taste building, the difference between the two is one word.

And the two restaurants have targeted each other many times, so the outside world has always said that the two are not compatible.

But in Gao Dian's feelings, this doesn't seem to be inconsistent at all.

It's a very simple truth, if the two really don't get along, then Hu Dekun can't teach himself pastry.

So Gao Dian speculated that the two were not really at odds, and the rumors from the outside world might be wrong.

"I really don't get along with your teacher." Hu Dekun said.

These words made Gao Dian slap his face, he analyzed it in himself for a while, and the two really didn't agree.

Looking at Gao Dian's expression, Hu Dekun smiled: "What? Not convinced? ”

Gao Dian nodded and said, "Old Hu, if you don't agree with my teacher, why do you still teach me chestnut crisp?" ”

"I said it all, I made a bet with your teacher, and I never paid off what I promised." Hu Dekun said.

Gao Dian's expression was a little tangled, he didn't know whether to believe his analysis or what Hu Dekun said.

"Don't think about it so much, the matter between me and your teacher is a bit complicated. If you really want to know, just ask your teacher. Hu Dekun said.

Gao Dian responded: "I know Hu Lao." ”

"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Hu Dekun asked.

Gao Dian shook his head and said, "There is nothing else." ”

"If not, let's go." Hu Dekun began to drive people away.

Gao Dian hurriedly stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll go first." ”

"Wait!" Hu Dekun stopped him.

Gao Dian turned around and asked, "Old Hu, do you still have something?" ”

"Chestnut crisp practice well, don't waste it." Hu Dekun said.

"I know." Gao Dian nodded, he would naturally practice well.

"You...... Forget it, let's go. Hu Dekun wanted to speak again and again, but finally said nothing.

Gao Dian answered and left Hu Dekun's house.

When he went back, he didn't take a taxi, but took the bus back.

Sitting in the last row of the bus, Gao Dian has been watching the video taken here repeatedly, stopping after watching it, and thinking slowly in his heart.

Although his shooting technique is average, combined with what he has just seen, it does not affect his viewing.

After repeating it many times, Gao Dian was familiar with the method of chestnut crisp, and the next thing was to go back and try to make it himself.