Wei Lianzhang did not rush to answer this question, but asked: "What kind of words do you think is the highest evaluation of a person's achievements?" ”

Gao Dian blurted out, "There is no one before and no one after you!" ”

After listening to the teacher's question, Gao Dian instantly popped up this sentence in his mind.

There is no one before and no one after us!

Just listening to this sentence, I feel that my blood is boiling, and I yearn for it today.

Who doesn't want to be judged by someone in the future who will say that there is no one before and no one after him?

Wei Lianzhang said in an exclamatory tone: "This sentence is true, but it makes people a little sad. ”

Gao Dian was a little puzzled, is this sentence sad? He doesn't think so.

"The first half of this sentence is the highest evaluation, but the second half of the sentence is the saddest thing." Wei Lianzhang said.

Then he said: "If there is no one before, it means that you have surpassed your predecessors, and that is indeed the highest evaluation." But there is no one who comes after it, but it is sad, because there is no one who comes after it, it means that there is no progress. ”

When Gao Dian heard this, he thought about it carefully and felt that what the teacher said was quite right.

It is indeed a very sad thing that there is no one to come.

"Surpass the predecessors and reach the unprecedented; At the same time, I also hope that the younger generations will be enterprising, and there will be those who will come. Wei Lianzhang said.

"I'm not there, but there's no one behind me." When he said this, Wei Lianzhang had some sadness in his tone.

Gao Dian was a little puzzled, is there no one to come? He didn't feel that way.

Wei Lianzhang saw the look of doubt in Gao Dian's eyes, and said: "Now is a very good era, with convenient transportation and developed information, many delicacies that could only be tasted in one place in the past can also be tasted in other places.

This is a good time for chefs. Because more and more people like food when they have time and money, and the collision between food cultures is more intense.

But today's pastries are all kinds of delicate and varied, and there is little real progress, or even some regression. ”

"Teacher, shouldn't there be, isn't the current food culture more prosperous?" Gao Dian asked.

Wei Lianzhang said: "What you see is just the surface. Nowadays, people's hearts are becoming more and more impetuous, and many people will not settle down to specialize in pastry.

Artificial production is replaced by machinery, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. ”

When Gao Dian heard this, he thought of something he had seen and nodded.

Wei Lianzhang said slowly.

In fact, in every era, there are two sides, machinery replaces labor, there are advantages and disadvantages.

But what made Wei Lianzhang more concerned was the impetuousness of people's hearts.

It seems that under the surface of a hundred flowers, there are all kinds of opportunistic tricks.

They focus on the shape and the taste of curiosity, and there are very few that really improve the pastry.

Because the improvement of a pastry requires a lot of effort, and it cannot be completed in a short time.

But the chic shape and curious taste can indeed be easily done.

Even nowadays, many chefs use semi-finished ingredients or compound seasonings, which are processed by factories, and the taste is relatively stable, and it is also very convenient to cook.

Modern tools are not beasts, but they should be used rationally, not to form dependence.

Finally, Wei Lianzhang said: "Sometimes it may not be the chef's fault, after all, everyone wants to make more money. But in an industry, there must always be some people who work hard. ”

Gao Dian pursed his lips and said nothing.

"The topic is a bit far away, now let's talk about why I want to accept you." Wei Lianzhang said with a smile.

Hearing this, Gao Dian looked at Wei Lianzhang and listened attentively.

"I took you because of your talent, and I hope that someone will be able to surpass me and lead the progress of this pastry chef industry after I leave." Wei Lianzhang said.

When Gao Dian heard this, he was a little frightened and said, "Teacher, this task is too heavy. ”

Wei Lianzhang said with a smile: "This is not a task, this is just my expectation." You can do your best, and it's nothing if you can't. I'm sure someone will do it later. ”

Gao Dian was silent when he heard this, this expectation was too great, and he didn't dare to accept it.

Even if he has a plug-in, it cannot be said that he will be able to surpass the teacher and lead the progress of the industry.

His plug-in only has a simple evaluation function, and as for the road under his feet, he has to walk it himself.

If his plug-in is a system, then he is very confident, and the big deal is just a meal.

"Alright, let's not talk about that." Wei Lianzhang saw the hesitation in Gao Dian's heart, and he was not reluctant.

Gao Dian answered softly, he felt a little guilty in his heart, the teacher was so high of himself, but he couldn't even catch some of the teacher's expectations.

"What level of cooking skills have you reached now?" Wei Lianzhang asked.

"I don't know what level it is, but it's been extremely difficult for me to improve. ”

When Wei Lianzhang heard this, he said: "You should have reached the top level, and then you should clarify your own path." ”

Gao Dian nodded and said, "Qiao Yi also told me before. ”

"I've said it, that's good." Wei Lianzhang nodded, very satisfied.

"Teacher, I don't know how to find my own way, can you tell me about it?" Gao Dian asked.

Wei Lianzhang smiled and said, "Of course you can." In fact, it is not accurate to say that it is searching, it should be made clear. ”

Gao Dian was a little puzzled when he heard it, Wei Qiaoyi told him that he was looking for it before, and now the teacher made it clear to him again? What is it exactly?

"Teacher, what is the way to clarify yourself?" Gao Dian asked.

"The search you said was told to you by Xiao Yi, right?" Wei Lianzhang didn't answer, but asked.

Gao Dian nodded.

Wei Lianzhang continued: "Her situation is quite special, and she is not wrong to look for it. But you're different, you have your own path, it's just not clear yet.

In fact, most chefs have their own philosophy, or their own path, but many people are not clear, and even if they are clear, it will not play a role until the culinary skills reach the top level of first-class pastry chefs.

Those chefs who have not reached the top of the first-class pastry chef do not make pastries with a little bit of their own characteristics? Yes, although the style is not obvious, but it is.

However, there is still room for learning in front of them, and it is not very meaningful if they are not clear about their own path. ”

Through Wei Lianzhang's explanation, Gao Dian somewhat understood.

"So what I have to do now is to clarify my own characteristics, or my culinary philosophy?" Gao Dian said.

"Yes!" Wei Lianzhang nodded, and then said: "The reason why the special first-class pastry chef is more powerful is because he has made improvements or breakthroughs on the basis of the original. Of course, this is not a random change, but according to your own characteristics to change, such a pastry, you can do the ultimate, better than the original. ”

"In this process, it is also a combing of what you have learned."

Gao Dian understood more and more, and the fog in his heart gradually dispersed.

Sure enough, after the teacher said this, he had a specific concept. And what Wei Qiaoyi said was also wrong, but it was too conceptual.

"Teacher, I understand." Gao Dian said.

"Well, if you can understand it. The next road, no one can teach you anymore, you have to walk on your own and think for yourself. Wei Lianzhang said.

"Teacher, I understand." Gao Dian said.

"Having said all that, there's one last thing." Wei Lianzhang said.

"Teacher, what's the matter?" Gao Dian immediately asked.

"I've left you something, and someone will give it to you after I'm gone. In the future, you must put more of your mind on the study of cooking skills, and don't waste your talent.

Making money is important, but your cooking skills are the foundation of your money. When you're really at the top of your cooking skills, you'll find that it's actually a good way to make money.

Don't be ...... by money Confused the heart. ”

Wei Lianzhang said earnestly.

"Teacher, I know, I will." Gao Dian said.

"Well, that's good." Wei Lianzhang nodded.

This is his last advice to Gao Dian, and he has watched Gao Dian grow all the way.

Know his dedication to money.

In Wei Lianzhang's view, making money is the right thing to do, after all, people need money to live.

But making money shouldn't be everything, Gao Dian has such a good talent, if he is bent on making money, he puts the cart before the horse.

After a while, Wei Qiaoyi walked over with a water glass.

This trip to the water cup, I took it for a long time.

"Okay, Xiao Gao, you go get busy first. Xiaoyi, you go and send Xiao Gao, I'll stay here alone for a while. Wei Lianzhang said softly.

Wei Qiaoyi handed over the water cup and said, "Okay, grandpa." ”

Afterwards, Gao Dian said goodbye to Wei Lianzhang and walked towards the gate of the hospital with Wei Qiaoyi.

On the way, Wei Qiaoyi said: "I've worked hard for you these past few days. ”

When Gao Dian heard this, he said: "It's not hard, the store doesn't need to be managed in the first place." It's you...... I've lost a lot of weight these days. ”

Wei Qiaoyi stroked the hair around her ears, smiled and said, "It's okay." ”

She hadn't slept well every day these days, and with her melancholy mood, she naturally lost weight.

Even so, she insisted on taking care of her grandfather here.

"Alright, I'll send you here." Wei Qiaoyi stopped.

Gao Dian looked at the close gate and said, "Well, you go back, I'll just go alone." ”

Wei Qiao responded, then turned back.

Looking at Wei Qiaoyi's back, Gao Dian sighed quietly.

Then he walked out of the door, and then he passed by Hu Dekun, who didn't seem to notice him and strode straight inside.

Gao Dian wanted to say hello, but before he could speak, Hu Dekun had already left, and Gao Dian could only swallow back the words of greeting.

He thought in his heart, Hu Lao should also go to visit the teacher.

………………

Wei Lianzhang was almost outside, ready to ask Wei Qiaoyi to push him back.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.

"What's the matter with you?"

Wei Lianzhang turned his head and saw that it was Hu Dekun, and immediately laughed, and then he said to Wei Qiaoyi: "I have something to say to your Grandpa Hu." ”

When Wei Qiaoyi heard this, he nodded and said, "Then I'll go back to the ward for a while." ”

With that, she left, leaving the place to the two of them.

Hu Dekun stared at Wei Lianzhang, "What the hell is going on?" ”

"What else, I'm dying." Wei Lianzhang said with a smile.

"Can you still laugh?" Hu Dekun said with a glare.

"What's not to laugh at? Man is inherently mortal, sooner or later. Wei Lianzhang said with a smile, his smile was very relaxed.

"Fart! According to you, no one should be alive. Hu Dekun scolded.

Wei Lianzhang shook his head lightly and said: "No, it's not, people have the meaning of life, I just have the courage to face death." ”

When Hu Dekun heard this, he was a little silent.

"When?" Hu Dekun asked.

With the familiarity between the two, Wei Lianzhang knew what he was asking.

"More than a year ago." Wei Lianzhang said.

When Hu Dekun heard this, he immediately said angrily: "You found out more than a year ago, and you have been hiding it until now? ”

"I can't hide it, I can only say that I want to have a good year." Wei Lianzhang said with a smile.

"You're so selfish, you used to be, and you still are!" Hu Dekun scolded.

Wei Lianzhang said helplessly: "Are you here to see me, or are you here to scold me?" ”

When Hu Dekun heard this, he closed his mouth angrily, he really didn't come to scold him.

"My father actually forgave you for what happened back then." Hu Dekun said suddenly.

He thought that Wei Lianzhang would be surprised, but he didn't expect Wei Lianzhang's expression to be very calm.

"I know." Wei Lianzhang nodded.

"You know?" Hu Dekun was a little surprised.

"Well, I went back to see Master and talked to him a lot." Wei Lianzhang said.

Hu Dekun's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief: "You came back to see my father?" When was this! How I didn't know! ”

Wei Lianzhang said: "I deliberately chose to go when you were not there." ”

Hu Dekun: ............

Although Wei Lianzhang is now a patient, Hu Dekun wants to beat him now, which is too annoying.

He said sullenly: "Then why didn't my father see you when he left?" ”

Wei Lianzhang said, "I'm going, will you let me see Master?" ”

Hu Dekun had nothing to say for a while, he really wouldn't, back then, but he hated Wei Lianzhang very much, how could he let him see his father.

"You're self-aware." Hu Dekun said.

Wei Lianzhang smiled.

Although it was because of Hu Dekun, not seeing the last side of the master has become a lifelong regret and an irreparable regret.

"You're coming to see me now, are you going to forgive me?" Wei Lianzhang asked.

Hu Dekun immediately said: "Impossible! I can't ever forgive you in my life! ”

When Wei Lianzhang heard this, he didn't take it to heart, he knew Hu Dekun too well, and the two had lived together since childhood.

"In the future, please take care of Xiao Yi and Xiao Gao more, and the others have their own creations." Wei Lianzhang said.

Hu Dekun glared and said, "I didn't forgive you, why should I take care of people for you!" ”

"Alright, that's all I please. Don't come to me so quickly, I want to catch up with Master more. Wei Lianzhang said with a smile.

"You man! It's annoying! Hu Dekun muttered.

Afterwards, neither of them spoke, just sat in a wheelchair, and the other stood next to him for a long time...... For a long time.