"Yes, Head Chef Chu." The one who answered was the blonde beauty Phil.
She nodded, then turned around and went to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
Chu Xiao frowned slightly, but he did not say anything. Instead, he turned to look at Gabriel.
"I remember that you are not allergic to peanuts," Chu Xiao said with certainty.
"Yes, I love the special aroma of peanuts," Gabriel nodded.
"Peanuts are used in today's noodles," Chu Xiao said.
"That's great. I'm looking forward to Head Chef Chu's cooking," Gabriel said.
"Do you know how to use chopsticks? Of course not. It's fine. I'm making Chinese noodles, "Chu Xiao said calmly.
"Of course. Although it's a little difficult to use chopsticks, it's still very easy for me," Gabriel said confidently.
"That's good." Chu Xiao nodded and did not say anything else.
"Boredom is a disease. The best way to get rid of it is to think and learn," Gabriel replied to Chu Xiao with a proverb.
It meant that he was good at learning and thinking.
"I hope so." Chu Xiao nodded.
The atmosphere between Chu Xiao and Gabriel was not harmonious. If Gabriel had thought that Chu Xiao was trying to befriend him when he received the invitation, he discarded that foolish thought after he came to the restaurant.
Chu Xiao was obviously trying to teach him a lesson. Although Gabriel did not dare to underestimate him, he was not afraid. After all, his culinary skills and taste were quite good.
Just then, the blonde Phil walked over with a tray covered with a silver dome.
"Dadada." The sound of high heels stepping on the ground could be heard.
"Here's your meal." Phil bent down slightly and placed the tray on the table.
"Thank you," Gabriel said with a tilt of his head. Then, he picked up the tablecloth and began to cover himself with it.
"You're welcome. It's my honor." After saying that, Phil opened the lid.
Inside was a very delicate and beautiful white jade bowl. It was about the size of an adult man's palm. The bottom of the bowl was painted with a faint pattern.
The jade-white bowl was very transparent, but the most amazing thing was the noodles inside. Milky white noodles of the same thickness were stacked together, and on top of them was a bright dark brownish-red sauce. There were also tiny peanuts that could be vaguely seen.
There were white sesame seeds on it, and when the lid was removed, a fragrance wafted out.
The portion of this bowl of sweet water was very small. It would only take two chopsticks to finish it.
"Please." Chu Xiao gestured with his hand.
"It's my pleasure." Gabriel nodded and reached for the chopsticks he had prepared.
Chu Xiao's chopsticks were very exquisite, and they matched the white jade bowl very well. There were patterns carved on the chopsticks, and the wood was very comfortable to hold in the hand. The thickness was even, and the texture was very good.
Gabriel's grip on the chopsticks was rather standard, but he wasn't very familiar with using them. Even though he tried his best to hide it, it still couldn't escape Chu Xiao's eyes.
However, Chu Xiao didn't say anything about it. Instead, he quietly watched him try three times before he could pick up a thick noodle.
"It needs to be stirred evenly," Chu Xiao said with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, yes." Gabriel could only put down the noodles in his hand and stir them with the chopsticks.
He only stopped when the milky white noodles were completely covered in the dark brownish-red sauce, and the sesame seeds and crushed peanuts were stuck to the noodles.
"Is this okay?" Gabriel asked.
"Yes, please." Chu Xiao nodded and gestured with his hand again.
This time, Gabriel was much more familiar with using the chopsticks. He picked up one end of the noodles with just two tries.
Gabriel lowered his head slightly and stuffed the noodles into his mouth.
The noodles were naturally cold when they entered his mouth. This was because Tianshui noodles were often sold together with cold noodles and starch jelly. They were all eaten cold.
Gabriel's first impression was of thick but very tasty noodles. The noodles were very pliable and chewy.
However, the special taste of the special Duplicate Soy Sauce came out immediately. The sweetness matched his eating habits, but there was also a saltiness inside. Just when he wanted to pursue the saltiness and sweetness, multiple flavors burst out.
Gabriel chewed directly. The noodles were even a little chewy and had a chewy texture.
However, the special seasoning method made it hard for Gabriel to stop. After swallowing the noodles in his mouth, there was still a faint spicy taste lingering in his mouth.
"This taste is really amazing. The texture is really rich and colorful," Gabriel couldn't help but say.
"Naturally. There are five flavors in it: numb, spicy, sweet, fresh, and salty," Chu Xiao said.
"Indeed." Gabriel carefully savored the taste in his mouth and nodded.
"I wonder what is the name of this wonderful noodle dish?" Gabriel continued to ask.
"Tianshui noodles," Chu Xiao said in Mandarin.
"Tianshui noodles?" Gabriel repeated it several times in his heart. When he said the name out loud, it had become more standard and could be understood.
"Yes." Chu Xiao nodded and then repeated the meaning of Tianshui noodles in French.
"I see. This name is very appropriate. Very good," Gabriel couldn't help but take another bite of the noodles and praised.
Chu Xiao didn't say anything. He just nodded.
The bowl was the size of an adult's palm. If one was proficient in using chopsticks and didn't pay much attention to etiquette, he would really finish it in two mouthfuls. However, Gabriel still tasted it seriously and finished it.
"Thank you, Head Chef Chu. It's very delicious," Gabriel said seriously. "As expected of the youngest Michelin three-star chef."
Putting Chu Xiao's identity and nationality aside, Gabriel still recognized Chu Xiao's culinary skills. After all, it was evaluated by the authorities. Moreover, he could maintain the same standard in the annual evaluation and was even said to have improved. Thus, Chu Xiao's culinary skills were naturally impeccable.
"I didn't expect Head Chef Chu to be so good at Chinese food. I didn't understand it last time. Sorry for my lack of manners." Gabriel's apology this time was much more sincere than the last time.
After all, if chefs wanted to subdue each other, they could only do so with superb culinary skills.
And Chu Xiao obviously had the capital to do so.
"No, my Chinese food is just a last-minute effort. It's only of an ordinary standard. It's just enough to be served to people." Chu Xiao shook his head.
"Head Chef Chu, you Chinese people are too modest," Gabriel said with some dissatisfaction.
"When have I been modest?" Chu Xiao said proudly.
"…" Gabriel thought of his experience of being ridiculed and shook his head silently.
"If you are really interested in Chinese food, you should go to China. Only authentic Chinese food can be found there. This snack is just a dish that my lifelong rival can make casually. Besides, when it comes to Chinese food, his culinary skills are even better than my French food," Chu Xiao said as he thought of Yuan Zhou's serious and rigorous attitude.
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