Before Engineer Cheng could react, Zhang Yan at the other side congratulated him, "Congratulations! You've made a name for yourself by getting 70% of Yuan's points out of 10."
"Indeed. This dish has 70% of Yuan's strength," Zhou Shijie stroked his goatee and nodded his head smilingly.
"You still have to work hard. This is just a Sichuan Cuisine," Lee Yanyi instructed solemnly.
"Yes, yes, yes. I know. I'm still far behind you, master," Engineer Cheng said with a simple and honest smile. He was very happy to get such an evaluation.
"It's already not bad. Don't be too modest," Yuan Zhou said solemnly.
"Heh heh. Yes, master. Thank you so much, master," Engineer Cheng immediately thanked Yuan Zhou smilingly.
"Cheng Zhao Mei, it's a good thing that you've finished your apprenticeship. We can also witness the first apprentice of Yuan Yuan Zhou," Zhang Yan said.
"Exactly. It's a happy occasion," Zhou Shijie nodded his head and said smilingly.
"You still have to study hard," Lee Yanyi had always been solemn. It was hard to hear any good words from him.
Of course, Yuan Zhou was an exception. Whenever Lee Yanyi mentioned Boss Yuan, he would basically praise him.
"Of course, of course. It's my great fortune to be able to learn from you, master," Engineer Cheng nodded his head approvingly, but he couldn't even speak clearly.
While saying that, Engineer Cheng bowed to Yuan Zhou earnestly to express his gratitude. After he straightened his back, he said to Yuan Zhou, "Master, I've prepared a graduation gift for you. I hope you can accept it."
"Um," Yuan Zhou nodded his head and didn't refuse.
It was always like that in this industry. The relationship between apprentices and masters was very close. Although it wasn't like the relationship between father and son like in ancient times, they were still very close. The graduation gift was given by the apprentice to the master. Naturally, Yuan Zhou should accept it.
"Please wait a moment, master. I'll go get it," Engineer Cheng said immediately.
"Go," Yuan Zhou said.
Hearing that Yuan Zhou agreed, Engineer Cheng immediately turned around and walked out of the store. As soon as he walked out of the store, he started to run. His gift was prepared in the car.
After all, before he finished his apprenticeship, he could not directly bring him here. This would make it seem as if he was certain that he would finish his apprenticeship, which was very impolite.
Therefore, when he heard that Yuan Zhou agreed to accept it, Master Cheng could only run out of the door quickly and go to the car to get the prepared gift.
After Engineer Cheng left, Yuan Zhou stood up and said, "Please wait for a moment, I'll take out the apprenticeship gifts and come back."
"Go." Zhou Shijie nodded on behalf of the three of them.
This time, Yuan Zhou also turned around and left, but Yuan Zhou's gift was prepared in his cabinet upstairs, so there was no need to rush.
Five minutes later, Yuan Zhou came back with a beautiful brown wooden box with a glossy luster.
Zhang Yan had done some research on wood. After all, he liked Hainan Scented Rosewood the most. Therefore, when he saw the wooden box in Yuan Zhou's hand, he immediately said.
"Yuan, this is Ebony Wood, right?" Zhang Yan said affirmatively.
"It's the heartwood of Philippine Ebony. This kind of ebony has a glossy luster without any fragrance or special taste. The structure is exquisite and the wood is heavy. Besides, its air-drying density is 0.78 ~ 1.09 g/cm3. After drying, the size is stable and it's suitable for making boxes," Yuan Zhou said.
"It seems that you also know a lot about wood, Yuan," Zhang Yan sighed with emotion.
"Not really, just a little bit," Yuan Zhou shook his head and said earnestly.
"…" As soon as Zhou Shijie heard Yuan Zhou say that, he got a toothache out of habit.
"…" Instantly, Zhang Yan became speechless. Luckily, after several exchanges of culinary skills, he knew Yuan Zhou was sincere when he said that. However, sincerity was the scariest thing.
"…" As he was used to it, he became speechless inwardly but maintained an indifferent expression.
Luckily, the embarrassment didn't last long. In just a little while, Engineer Cheng also came with a wooden box.
Before entering the door, Engineer Cheng specially stopped at the door to tidy up his appearance and then walked in slowly.
As soon as he entered the door, he directly passed through the sergestes wall view door and went to the front yard.
As soon as he entered, he saw the four people sitting around the square table waiting for him. Besides, there was also a box on the table.
Engineer Cheng took a deep breath and walked up to the four people. Only then did he bend over and hand over his box with both hands respectfully.
The box appeared to be a beautiful log color with delicate vertical lines on it. It emitted a faint smell of wood and had a very good luster. It was obvious that this wooden box had been around for a long time and had a layer of pulp.
"Master, these are the three recipes of my own dishes. I hope you can accept them," Master Cheng said earnestly.
"Thank you." Yuan Zhou nodded his head and received the wooden box with both hands.
"I know you have everything, but you only like cooking. Therefore, I gave this to you. However, I only have these three recipes for so many years," Engineer Cheng smiled mischievously and said while stroking his own head.
"I like them very much." Although Yuan Zhou didn't open them, he knew they were three ancient recipes. Therefore, Yuan Zhou said that quite sincerely.
"Hey Hey. As long as you like them, master," Engineer Cheng said with a silly smile.
"It's indeed a good gift," even Zhou Shijie at the side nodded his head and said.
"It's indeed a good thing." Zhang Yan also nodded his head.
"I'm more looking forward to when I can eat it." Lee Yanyi was more practical.
However, if Wuhai were here, he would also say the same.
Wuhai also knew that Yuan Zhou would have a takeout meal today. However, he was different from usual and didn't come to make trouble at all. The reason was very simple. The takeout wasn't cooked by Yuan Zhou. Naturally, he just stayed in the art studio and painted peacefully.
After all, only the food cooked by Yuan Zhou could make him so shameless in this world.
Yuan Zhou received the box and put it beside his hand carefully. Then, he picked up the ebony box that he had just taken out and stood up.
As soon as Engineer Cheng saw Yuan Zhou stand up, he instantly straightened his back subconsciously, closed his legs, and tried to stick his hands to the seam of the trousers.
However, Master Cheng was too fat. Even before his hands touched Master Cheng's body, Yuan Zhou had already opened his mouth.
"This is my gift to you. After you accept it, you must work harder to study culinary skills." Yuan Zhou put his hands in front of Engineer Cheng.
"Yes, master," Engineer Cheng answered solemnly. Then, he bowed and received the box that was twice as big as his own.
The ebony box was much heavier than the one he gave to Yuan Zhou. However, Engineer Cheng was a chef and naturally had good arm strength. He held the box steadily and didn't move at all.
After that, Yuan Zhou sat back. When he saw Engineer Cheng's reaction, he said, "Open it and have a look."
"Yes, master," Engineer Cheng answered immediately. He held the box in front of his chest and then opened the lid carefully.
In an instant, a beautiful silver light flashed under the sun. When the whole box was opened, a kitchen knife could be seen in the box.
This kitchen knife was half a size bigger than the kitchen knives used at home. The tip of the knife was curved, the blade was wide and thin, and the wood of the handle had a beautiful luster. Obviously, it wasn't a new knife.
"I made this knife in the first year I opened the restaurant. It has been with me since I opened it. It's pretty good to use," Yuan Zhou said lightly.
"Thank you, master. Thank you so much. This gift is too expensive. Thank you, master." When Engineer Cheng saw the knife, he had a guess in his heart. When he heard Yuan Zhou say it, he was so happy that he was a little incoherent.
This knife was the tool for a chef to make a living. It was a great honor to give such a thing to his apprentice. Engineer Cheng knew that too well. That was why he was so excited.
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