Designing a menu sounded very simple. It was just a dozen dishes. Even if there were fruits and pastries, there were only more than 20 dishes.
Any cuisine that Yuan Zhou had mastered would have more than these dishes, but designing a banquet's dishes depended on the style and theme.
In the following time, in addition to thinking about the menu, he practiced the dishes on the menu. The rest of the regular cooking training such as studying ancient books and practicing knife skills were suspended.
Because Yuan Zhou had hosted two tea parties and had several experiences communicating with top chefs, coupled with Yin Ya's help to find a lot of information, the process was still very smooth. The menu was finalized directly.
There were a total of four cold dishes, six hot dishes, one soup, three pastries, one fruit, and a red wine. The reason why there was less soup was from the perspective of the amount of food. Too much would be a waste.
Previously, with Zhou Shijie's reminder, there were still two different menus. Except for the different dishes, the quantity was the same.
Soon, it was the day of the Singapore Prime Minister's visit to Chengdu.
Yin Ya was both worried and proud about Yuan Zhou's participation in such a large-scale event. She took the opportunity to ask about the progress again while they were eating dinner together.
"Blockhead, are you going to ask for leave tomorrow?" Yin Ya asked.
"Yes, breakfast is not a problem, but lunch can't be made. For safety reasons, it's impossible to accommodate my time, so I have to ask for a meal leave," Yuan Zhou said.
"Is there enough time?" Yin Ya wasn't worried about other things, but she was worried that there was not enough time.
"The ingredients have now been stored in the kitchen over there. I just need to go there myself. The meal will be served at 12 o 'clock on time. There is no problem at all." Yuan Zhou calculated the time and felt that there was no problem.
He was still very confident in his speed.
"As long as you think there is no problem." Yin Ya thought about it and had nothing else to say. She couldn't intervene in this kind of thing.
Previously, it was already her limit to help him find some information. Yin Ya felt that she should work harder.
"Little Ya, don't worry. There will definitely be no problem." Yuan Zhou saw his wife frowning and said.
"Alright." Yin Ya nodded.
Other than saying yes, she didn't know what else to say. She couldn't help with cooking either.
Early the next morning, the sun rose. Perhaps the sun also felt that today was an important day, so it gave him enough face.
Breakfast was carried out in an orderly manner. Yuan Zhou followed his usual pace unhurriedly. The diners did not know that Yuan Zhou had important things to attend today. After all, Yuan Zhou's facial paralysis function had been maxed out, so they could not see it at all.
Once breakfast was over, Yuan Zhou immediately went upstairs to change his clothes. He had already handed the leave slip to Su Ruoyan and told her to stick it out later.
Su Ruoyan knew what the boss meant and agreed without hesitation.
This time, it wasn't Zhong Lili who drove to pick up Yuan Zhou, but Cheng Zhao Mei. Due to special reasons, she couldn't bring Chairman Cheng to cook with her. But as a direct disciple, she could also follow Yuan Zhou to see the world.
"The banquet to receive the premier is usually prepared by the national chef. I didn't expect that I could see it today." Zhao Mei sighed with emotion.
"I think the most correct thing I have done in my life is to worship a teacher regardless of others' opposition." Engineer Cheng recalled that he told his friend that he wanted to worship Yuan Zhou as his teacher.
Everyone said that Yuan Zhou was too young. No matter what, it was unscientific. But Engineer Cheng still insisted on going to The Kitchen God to help him.
Now, many people envied him.
The banquet was arranged in a hotel that specially received foreign dignitaries. Anyway, Yuan Zhou didn't know there was such a place in Chengdu before. It was only this time that he got to know it. However, Yuan Zhou didn't care about that. He cared more about the distance.
It wasn't far from Taoxi Road.
"Sir, I've checked the route. Let's go there now and take a detour from Jinhui Road. There's no traffic jam there. We can definitely get there in 20 minutes." Zhao Mei sat on the driver's seat solemnly.
"Follow the route you chose." Yuan Zhou trusted his disciple very much.
"Yes." Zhao Mei knew the severity of the situation. While answering, she started the car and started to prepare.
Yuan Zhou was still wearing a traditional Chinese costume today, which had basically become his symbol. To match the solemn occasion today, Yin Ya helped him choose a dark blue traditional Chinese costume with silver edges. It was neat and tidy. Instead of a wide robe with big sleeves, it had narrow sleeves which were suitable for cooking and practicing.
Of course, the dark pattern of the lotus flower was indispensable on the clothes.
While sitting in the car, Yuan Zhou didn't relax. Instead, he simulated every dish on the two sets of menus in his mind. At any time, at any place, Yuan Zhou would be ready for anything.
While Yuan Zhou was rushing to the hotel, Yin Ya also applied for leave and came to the restaurant because she was worried.
"Why are you here, Lady Boss? Boss just left." Su Ruoyan was a little surprised to see Yin Ya.
"I know. How is it going? Have you applied for leave yet?" Yin Ya asked.
"Not yet. I'm still preparing." Su Ruoyan shook her head.
"Then let me help you." Yin Ya was becoming more and more like the owner of the restaurant.
"Okay." Su Ruoyan nodded with a smile.
She was quite familiar with Yin Ya. Knowing that she was the lady boss, she wouldn't be too polite and wouldn't refuse.
"Dadada, Dadada."
A series of footsteps could be heard. In the next second, Wuhai appeared at the entrance of the restaurant. "Compass, what's the matter?"
When he saw Yin Ya suddenly coming, he directly slid down the slide at an extremely fast speed.
"No. He went to prepare a banquet for someone else. He needs to apply for leave," Yin Ya said concisely.
"Prepare a banquet for someone else? You can even invite Yuan Zhou to prepare a banquet. What's your request? "Wuhai asked.
"You can ask Yuan Zhou yourself." Yin Ya wasn't in a position to disclose.
"Okay. Where did Yuan Zhou go to prepare a banquet?"
"Cough. You can't go there." Yin Ya was amused by Wuhai's thunderstruck expression. Even her heart that was worried about Yuan Zhou relaxed a little.
What else could Wuhai say? He could only go back to pet the cat and continue planting mushrooms. He took a look at the leave application just now. It was only for one meal. He could still afford it.
Cheng Zhao Mei's driving skills were pretty good. Coupled with the good road conditions, they arrived at the hotel within the scheduled time. There was already someone waiting at the entrance.
It was a young man called Little Ding, who was assigned to do chores for Yuan Zhou. He was in his thirties and had a medium build. He had an amiable expression on his face.
When he saw Yuan Zhou, he immediately went up to greet him, "Hello, Head Chef Yuan. I'm Little Ding. You are so punctual."
Previously, Yuan Zhou had mentioned the scheduled time of his arrival. Currently, there were still two minutes left before 9: 40.
"Is there a new notice?" Yuan Zhou asked.
He was afraid that there would be changes to the menu. That was also the reason he prepared two sets of menus.
"No. I haven't received any new notice," Little Ding said.
"Sir, I'm going to park the car first. I'll be there soon." Zhao Mei had to park the car in the parking lot first.
"Don't worry, Chairman Cheng. I'll call Little Gu to bring Chairman Cheng in. Head Chef Yuan, let's go this way," Little Ding said.
"Zhao Mei, you go first. Be careful," Yuan Zhou said to Zhao Mei before following Little Ding's lead.
After all, although they weren't in a rush, they couldn't afford to waste time.
They entered from the side door and walked down a long corridor. After taking two turns, they finally arrived at the kitchen. There was no one here. There was only a middle-aged man in his forties guarding the kitchen. He was the Little Gu that Little Ding had mentioned.
"Hello, Head Chef Yuan," Little Gu greeted Yuan Zhou.
Yuan Zhou nodded. He pushed open the door and entered the kitchen. Little Ding and Little Gu stood guard outside while Little Ding told Little Gu to fetch Chairman Cheng.
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