As for whether the program would be fixed on the same day of the week or on different days, Yuan Zhou would ask the performers for their opinions in a very humane manner.
Apart from Zuo Zuo, those who came here to perform were all big shots. Their fame and status were not to be underestimated. Masters were all very busy. Yuan Zhou knew this just by comparing himself. That was why there was a lot of flexibility in the performance schedule to meet these people's requirements.
Yuan Zhou hoped that everyone would come to the tavern to perform. Not only could they relax, but they could also bring joy to everyone. That was why the schedule was very relaxed.
For example, Zuo Zuo almost always performed with her second senior brother. Unless her second senior brother had other performances or special circumstances, they were all tied together.
If Zuo Zuo performed alone, to be honest, compared to the other famous masters, she was indeed a little weak.
This problem was solved after Si Jinning came. When Zuo Zuo performed alone, sometimes Old Mister Si would go on stage and perform for everyone, directly bringing the atmosphere to a climax.
Although Si Jinning had only performed once, an old artist was still an old artist. Everyone liked his performance.
When Si Jinning finished his performance, some generous people would even treat him to a glass of wine to express their gratitude. This was considered the highest form of courtesy in the tavern.
It couldn't be helped. If the food made by Yuan Zhou didn't have the determination to cut off one's wrists, they would really be reluctant to do so. Regardless of whether it was the wine or the dishes that went with it, they were all very delicious. It wasn't like they could win the lottery every day, so it was all the more precious.
Si Jinning was also very happy and proud about this.
Today, he went to visit an old friend who lived in seclusion in Chengdu. He was very proud to show off the various aspects of The Kitchen God, especially his treatment. He was much more excited than when he performed on stage in the past. In the past, he didn't have the top-notch delicacies made by Yuan Zhou as a reward after his performance.
"You've said so much. I've also heard of Head Chef Yuan Zhou's famous name. It's a pity that I haven't eaten it before. I don't know what you're happy about," Chu Jianhua said carelessly.
Of course, if one did not look at his sparkling eyes from time to time, he was just an ordinary old man.
No one would be able to endure being doused with a pail of cold water while showing off. Si Jinning, who had a bad temper, was even more unable to endure it. Therefore, he blurted out, "I booked a boat banquet tonight to welcome Little Friend Sun. You should come along as well. I will let you experience the profound skills of Head Chef Yuan. You will definitely regret not going there earlier."
Si Jinning spoke resolutely and forcefully, but when he realized what he had said, he almost bit his tongue off.
He was someone that even Sun Ji felt his heart ache from eating. If Sun Ji hadn't been the reason for the banquet, Si Jinning would have made the decision to not bring him along. Now, he actually had to add another person. He felt as if he could see plates of exquisite and luxurious dishes flying away from him. Such a realistic scene not only made his stomach ache, but it also made his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys hurt.
When he thought of that, Si Jinning wanted to correct himself. But before he could say anything, Chu Jianhua directly said, "What kind of delicacy can you taste with that old tongue of yours? Even top-notch delicacies will be useless in front of you."
That was why it was said that the one who understood you the most was not your friend, but your enemy. When they were young, Si Jinning and Chu Jianhua really didn't get along.
The two of them were not in the same industry, but they were both in the field of folk art. They were about the same age and were both extremely talented in their respective industries. Thus, it was inevitable that they would have conflicts. And when capable people were placed together, there would always be problems. Now that they were old and had both retired, their relationship became better.
Chu Jianhua had a good understanding of Si Jinning. Therefore, before Si Jinning regretted his decision, he directly provoked him.
When Si Jinning heard Chu Jianhua's words, he couldn't help but say, "That's because you are ignorant. You will know when you taste it."
Looking at Si Jinning's confident expression, Chu Jianhua was a little interested. He had indeed heard of Yuan Zhou's name before. He was known as the boss of the culinary world. His culinary skills were definitely good.
Of course, Chu Jianhua believed this. However, he was old. Perhaps it was because he didn't pay attention when he was young, but now his sense of taste had really deteriorated. Everything he ate tasted tasteless. It wasn't that he had never eaten dishes made by masters, but that was all. There was nothing special about them.
As he got older, he liked to eat heavy foods. However, his body couldn't bear it. It was really uncomfortable to eat plain soup with little water.
Si Jinning was about the same age as him. His sense of taste had deteriorated. There was no reason for Si Jinning to be an exception. Therefore, Chu Jianhua really didn't believe that Si Jinning could know how good Yuan Zhou's cooking was. After all, even if it was delicious, it was still the work of young people.
People at their age didn't care about whether it was delicious or not. As long as they could taste it, it was already a very happy thing. Unfortunately, this requirement was very difficult to achieve.
Chu Jianhua knew Si Jinjing very well. Therefore, when he saw Si Jinjing's manner, he knew that Si Jinjing held Head Chef Yuan in high esteem. Since Chu Jianhua had nothing better to do and since Si Jinjing had invited him, he naturally had to give him face and go have a look.
Fortunately, Si Jinning didn't know what Chu Jianhua was thinking. Otherwise, he would have taken off his shoes and stamped the size 41 soles on his face.
"Since you are so sincere in inviting me, I will go with you tonight," Chu Jianhua said as if he was doing him a favor.
Si Jinning was so angry that he almost cursed again. However, he had already paid for a meal. His entire body was in pain, and he stopped the outburst of power in his body. Suddenly, his eyes rolled as if he thought of something. He said, "Old Man Chu, do you know what your Mingxuan has been doing recently?"
"Isn't he still changing his face? What's there to say?" Chu Jianhua said in a bad mood.
Speaking of which, Chu Mingxuan's father was Chu Jianhua. However, the relationship between the father and son was not very harmonious. It was mainly because of the differences in career planning.
Chu Jianhua was a master of Sichuan Opera. He was really the ceiling of Sichuan Opera. Originally, as his son, Chu Mingxuan should have been able to take over his mantle, but Chu Mingxuan had a strong interest in changing his face since he was a child.
As a master of Sichuan Opera, Chu Jianhua was naturally uncomfortable with his son's choice. The main reason was that he had lost his mantle. He must be sad in his heart.
It was not a matter of face. The main thing was that when people went out, they would say that Chu Jianhua's Sichuan Opera was not good, so his son did not learn from him. This would be embarrassing.
However, changing his face was also one of the three unique skills of Sichuan Opera. Chu Mingxuan was not completely out of the scope of Sichuan Opera. This was probably Chu Jianhua's only comfort.
However, because of this matter, the relationship between the father and son was really not harmonious. Even if Chu Mingxuan was now a master of changing faces, he could not make his old father feel better.
If his own son did not accept the inheritance, no matter how many disciples he taught, the feeling would always be different. If Chu Mingxuan completely chose an unrelated career, it would still be reasonable, but the reality was not like this.
With such contradictory thoughts, Chu Jianhua really felt irritated when he heard Chu Mingxuan's name.
Si Jinning knew that too, so he didn't just pull hard on the wound, he also sprinkled salt on it to make it taste better.
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