"Not at all. It's always been by plane," Grandfather Wang said seriously.
"This is China's best chef, Head Chef Yuan," Wang Huai introduced. Wang Huai introduced, "Head Chef Yuan, this is my useless eldest son, Wang Mingjie. Head Chef Yuan, you can just call him Mingjie."
"I've long heard of your name." Wang Mingjie did not look down on Yuan Zhou because of his age. From his tone and manner, one could tell that he truly respected Yuan Zhou.
"Old Wang, you're flattering me," Yuan Zhou said to Wang Mingjie, "Head Chef Mingjie is also a mainstay of Jiangsu Cuisine."
"My cooking skills are still far from his level." What Wang Mingjie meant when he compared himself with his father, not Yuan Zhou. As a matter of fact, those who knew Yuan Zhou well would never compare themselves with him.
After a round of compliments, Yuan Zhou went to the back to make tea while Engineer Cheng chatted with him. Speaking of which, Engineer Cheng and Wang Mingjie were of the same generation.
Drinking tea and waiting for the time to come.
An auspicious date had to be chosen for the delivery of the board. Grandfather Wang Huai had gotten someone to calculate the time and found that four o 'clock in the afternoon would be a good time.
"I wonder if Head Chef Yuan is free tonight? My son's Turtle Lion Dance is 90% as good as mine," Wang Huai said.
Yuan Zhou thanked him, "Thank you, Head Chef Mingjie."
"I hope Head Chef Yuan can give me some guidance," Wang Mingjie stood up and bowed.
Wang Mingjie was a very strict person. Since young, he had always set his father as his goal.
Out of curiosity, Yuan Zhou asked the system inwardly if Head Chef Wang Mingjie was a master chef as determined by the system.
The system gave an answer that exceeded Yuan Zhou's expectations, "If Wang Huai wasn't here, Wang Mingjie would undoubtedly be a master chef."
Obviously, Grandfather Wang was standing in front of Yuan Zhou. Therefore, Wang Mingjie wasn't considered a master chef by the system.
Was it because Grandfather Wang was here that Head Chef Mingjie couldn't perform well? Yuan Zhou didn't know the exact reason and could only guess.
Ding Ding!
At 3.50pm, Old Man Wang's pocket watch rang. He was afraid that he would miss the time, so he specially adjusted the time.
As soon as the clock rang, Wang Mingjie started to make arrangements without Grandfather Wang's instructions.
Four o'clock sharp.
Old Master Wang stood at the entrance of the shop and shouted, "Look at that plaque holder, he doesn't want gold or silver, he doesn't even take pearls, he covers the table with all kinds of colors, one horizontal and one vertical, one horizontal, one vertical, one black iron cauldron on top of the horizontal board!"
The voice was loud and clear, resounding through Taoxi Road. Almost all the onlookers heard it. This part was called "Knife Chant". In the past, the head chef of a big restaurant would sing it when he handed over the kitchen to the next head chef. It was a kind of inheritance ceremony.
Now, it was time for the Saber King's horizontal board to be replaced. Of course, the words would change. For example, "Send Big Trouble Class Three and Nine Gangs" would become "Beat You Class One and Three Gangs". Finally, it would become "Black Iron Cauldron World Warden".
In the current society, there were less than ten people who could shout out this part. Therefore, the onlookers who heard it all felt it was very interesting and even took short videos.
Originally, they wanted to invite people to play drums and gongs, but in the end, they didn't because the Saber King's horizontal board was already big enough. There was no need to use other things to keep up the appearance.
This was also the first time that Yuan Zhou saw this horizontal board. It wasn't big, not even half the size of the "The Kitchen God" sign hanging in the restaurant. It was mottled with history. The words "Saber King" were written on the horizontal board. No one knew who wrote the two words, but the strokes were bold and powerful, and it was obviously the work of a famous artist.
Such a big piece of gold-threaded nanmu, hmm … Although Yuan Zhou had a bunch of them from the system, the meaning was different. Wang Huai and Wang Mingjie's solemn expressions could tell.
Old Master Wang didn't have that much strength, so he couldn't lift the horizontal board by himself. He needed Wang Mingjie to drag it behind him. That's right, after the outer packaging of the horizontal board was torn, Old Master Wang didn't let the delivery staff touch it.
Yuan Zhou received the Saber King horizontal board with both hands. At the same time, a system notification sounded in his mind.
"Ding! Congratulations to host for completing the hidden mission – China's Saber King."
As someone who had completed quite a few hidden missions, Yuan Zhou was very experienced. Most of the time, hidden missions would be notified only after they were completed. Moreover, the rewards would always be generous. The first time, it was the classic roast goose. The second time, it was a gourmet tour. He didn't know what it would be this time.
Therefore, Yuan Zhou remained calm and did not check it. After all, he was in the middle of the Saber King Inheritance Ceremony. When there was no one around, he would sneak a peek.
"I will definitely take good care of it," Yuan Zhou said solemnly to Wang Huai.
Wang Huai nodded, "Head Chef Yuan, this horizontal board will not be a disgrace to it."
Clap clap clap!
The onlookers applauded in unison, their applause soaring into the sky.
"I've been eating at The Kitchen God for three years. Ever since he dared to sell his Egg Fried Rice for 188 RMB, I knew this young man was no ordinary person. Now, it proves that I was right. Boss Yuan truly deserves the title of Saber King."
"Haha, if The Kitchen God opens for another 50 years, my son and grandson will be eating here. In the future, Boss Yuan will not only be China's Saber King, but also the world's Saber King."
"Hey, what son and grandson? Do you have a girlfriend?"
"That's not the main point. The main point is, I don't think there's a title like World's Saber King."
"Why not? He can beat all the best chefs in the world into submission. That's the title of World's Saber King!"
The onlookers discussed fervently. Everyone felt that this title was well-deserved. To put it bluntly, only Yuan Zhou could do this. If there were a thousand readers, there would be a thousand Hamlets. Everyone had a different understanding of it.
But if there were a thousand diners, there would be two to three thousand different tastes. That was because the same person's mood and time could vary.
But at Yuan Zhou's place, he could satisfy all of them.
"I really envy you guys. The Saber King's horizontal board landed in Chengdu." The envy in Zhou Shijie's words was self-evident.
"Isn't it just a Saber King's horizontal board? I didn't pay much attention to it. " Zhang Yan waved his hand and continued with an indifferent look, "Our Sichuan Cuisine Association pays great attention to the cultivation of young chefs. Therefore, we managed to cultivate a talented chef like Yuan. It's also because Yuan is too talented."
Upon hearing that, Zhou Shijie lowered his head and looked at the ground. He couldn't find the brick. These words made him really want to smash the brick on Zhang Yan's face.
"Forget it. How can Yuan cultivate such a chef?" Zhou Shijie said, "You should be happy that the horizontal board is placed in Chengdu. You didn't pay much attention to it."
"No one will believe you even if you tell the truth." In fact, the corners of Zhang Yan's mouth almost reached his ears, but he still said that he didn't care.
After the handover of the horizontal board, Wang Huai was a little disappointed, but he felt more relieved.
Because this horizontal board was already a cultural relic, he still needed to sign a gift contract. Besides, the horizontal board couldn't be placed outside. Yuan Zhou had already found a good place for the horizontal board and hung it next door. There was a lot of wood stored there … well, it was just ordinary wood.
Yuan Zhou respected this horizontal board very much. It wasn't because of the two words "Saber King", but because this horizontal board had been treasured by many master chefs. He couldn't allow such a thing to go wrong in his hands. He had to pass it down.
When everything was over, the onlookers dispersed voluntarily. There was no need for the Queuing Committee to maintain order. After all, The Kitchen God often did such big things. Everyone knew the process.
"No wonder it's the first horizontal board of Taoxi Road. I have to work harder to be the second horizontal board of Taoxi Road." Wu Hai, who had watched the whole process from the second floor, returned to his room and continued to paint.
Grandpa Wang said he was a little tired. Therefore, Yuan Zhou didn't stay any longer. He suggested that the Lion Dance could be held tomorrow instead of tonight. However, Grandpa Wang said it was no problem. Therefore, Yuan Zhou didn't try to persuade him anymore.
The two chairmen also left. They came and left quietly. They waved their sleeves and didn't come to disturb Yuan Zhou when they left.
Zhou Shijie and Zhang Yan had the same idea on this point. They didn't want to trouble Yuan Zhou as much as possible.
After exchanging a few words with the regular customers who came to congratulate him, Yuan Zhou went back to the second floor and started to study the reward of the hidden mission.
"System, check the mission." Yuan Zhou couldn't wait.
The system displayed, [Hidden Mission] Host, get the horizontal board of "Saber King", representing the pinnacle of knife skills in China. Host will become the Saber King of China recognized by the culinary circle. (Completed)
(Mission tips: The Dragon Slayer Saber commands the world … No, it should be the Saber King commands the world. Who dares to show off their knife skills in front of you?)
[Mission Reward] The Second Part of Carving Techniques (Available to be received)
(Reward tips: Young man, the second part may be different from what you imagine.)
"The Second Part of Carving Techniques? I'm really waiting for so long that even the flowers have withered. Finally, my obsessive-compulsive disorder has been fulfilled!" Yuan Zhou didn't stop for even a moment and immediately received the reward.
According to Yuan Zhou's expectation, the second part of Carving Techniques could only be about meat dishes. However, as the reward said, it was really different from what Yuan Zhou had imagined. The second part of Carving Techniques not only included the carving of meat dishes, but also the overall composition and layout. In other words, there were two parts.
As a matter of fact, it was reasonable. With the two parts, the vegetable dishes and non-edible dishes were almost covered. If the second part was only about meat dishes, there were very few cases of using meat dishes to make a shape in plate decoration and carving techniques. Therefore, there would definitely be other things, such as the summary.
"My IQ has been lowered by the black beast. I've been blinded by a leaf." Yuan Zhou digested the contents of the second part of Carving Techniques. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that before the second part, Yuan Zhou's plate decoration was already world-class. Now … sorry, the earth couldn't contain it!
On the other side, Wang Huai and Wang Mingjie directly returned to the hotel they were staying in. They stayed in a two-bedroom suite. When Wang Mingjie was about to return to his room, Wang Huai called out to him.
"Mingjie."
"Dad, what's the matter?" Wang Mingjie asked.
"Tonight, go to The Kitchen God to show Head Chef Yuan the Tortoise Lion Dance. I won't be going with you," Wang Huai said.
"Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to send you to the hospital? "Wang Mingjie immediately asked.
Wang Huai shook his head and said, "No, I'm completely fine. Your Tortoise Lion Dance is 80% or 90% of mine, so I don't need to watch from the side. Also, this year's Huai Knife Banquet will be my last time hosting it. From now on, you will be the head chef."
When he said that, Wang Mingjie fell silent. He looked at his father for a long time before finally nodding his head.
"Mhm, from now on, you will be the head of Huai Dao Cuisine," Wang Huai patted his son and then returned to his room.
A few days ago, Di Feng and Wang Huai were still discussing giving opportunities to the younger generation. At that time, Wang Huai had resolutely rejected Di Feng's suggestion.
At that time, Wang Huai had thought that he would have to work for at least another five years before retiring. However, after giving the board to Yuan Zhou, he suddenly wanted to give everything to his eldest son.
Wang Mingjie appeared exceptionally calm. He stared blankly at the corridor for five minutes. If he smoked, he would definitely have one at this time. Unfortunately, he did not. In fact, Liu Li and the others did not smoke.
It was not that chefs could not smoke. It was just that many chefs chose not to smoke for the sake of better taste.
Back to The Kitchen God, Yu Daoyi, who had not been seen for many years, went down the mountain again. This time, he brought a little Daoist boy with him. Perhaps it was an illusion, but the little Daoist boy seemed much thinner than before.
"Wu Jushi, long time no see. How have you been?" Yu Daoyi greeted Wuhai.
"Yu Daoyi with half a face." Wuhai, Zheng Jiawei, and Wu Lin were queuing up for dinner. It had been three times since he had eaten at The Kitchen God. Now, he felt that he could eat a whole roast cow.
"Yes, I am. Thanks to Wu Jushi's teachings, I was able to snatch all the dishes with extraordinary power." Yu Daoyi continued, "Therefore, I went back and concentrated on studying it. I thought of a way to defeat the enemy. Therefore, I want to learn from you again. I hope Wu Jushi can give me this opportunity."
Wuhai asked, "When?"
"Tomorrow afternoon. What do you think, Wu Jushi?" Yu Daoyi said.
"No problem. Do whatever you want. I am invincible." Wuhai's reply was domineering. In the fields of eating and painting, he had this kind of domineering spirit.
Yu Daoyi had specially come down the mountain to have a meal with Wuhai. It was such a serious matter. Of course, he had to bring it up.
"Speaking of snatching dishes, I found someone who is as good at snatching dishes as I am." Wuhai stroked his mustache. When he said this, he was especially serious.
Yu Daoyi's calm face suddenly became serious. He asked, "Wu Jushi, are you serious?!"
"Yes. The key is that I can't see anything special about his skill at snatching dishes," Wuhai said.
"Could it be that he is a legendary natural foodie who snatches dishes without leaving a trace?!" Yu Daoyi looked at Wuhai in shock.
"I'm not sure, but I'm 80% sure," Wuhai replied.
A natural foodie was one in a million. It was self-taught. When it came to snatching dishes and finding delicacies, they were better than ordinary people.
"After hearing Wu Jushi's words, I became even more interested. I wonder if Wu Jushi can invite this person to have a meal with us tomorrow?" Yu Daoyi asked.
Wuhai looked at Yu Daoyi and asked, "Half-faced Taoist, do you want to treat two people to a meal tomorrow?"
"In the past two months, when I returned to the mountain, besides practicing how to break the method of snatching food, I also made a few zithers and sold them for a lot of money," Yu Daoyi said. Yu Daoyi said, "That's why I'm rich now. It's not a problem for me to treat you two to a meal."
"Okay, I have her WeChat. Try to invite her over," Wuhai said.
"Then I will go back to prepare." With that, Yu Daoyi left with the little Taoist boy.
Wu Lin and Zheng Jiawei, who were next to them, heard the whole conversation. Wu Lin had a helpless expression, while Zheng Jiawei wrote and drew. He even made a phone call.
"Brother Wei, what are you doing?" Wu Lin asked.
Zheng Jiawei replied, "Tomorrow, Little Hai, the Taoist priest, and another person will fight for the position of The Kitchen God's Chief Rice Bucket. Therefore, I called Wang Hong over and asked him to record this matter."
"…" Wu Lin said, "Brother Wei, you spoil him too much."
"Love me, love my dog." Zheng Jiawei patted Wu Lin's head. Wu Lin instantly fell silent.
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