The lobby of Lanxin Restaurant was about six to seven hundred square meters. Three of them were used to welcome guests and register, while the other two thirds were a simple restaurant. When they arrived, Nian Bing took a quick look around the restaurant. The decorations in the restaurant could only be described as terrible. The long wooden tables had long been exposed, and the legs of the long chairs seemed like they could break at any time. The surrounding walls were so dilapidated that even the walls were not finished. How could such a place be called a restaurant? If the guest rooms were not clean and not expensive, Nian Bing would definitely not choose to stay here. However, the scene in front of him made him somewhat unable to believe his eyes. It was just evening, and there was already a long line at the entrance of the restaurant. The restaurant was already full of people, and there were at least ten waiters busily shuttling back and forth. It was a lively scene.
How could there be so many guests in such a rundown place? Some of the guests were dressed very gorgeously. This could only prove one thing, and that was that this rundown restaurant had a secret to its business. It was definitely related to food.
What kind of delicious food could attract so many guests? Nian Bing's curiosity was instantly piqued. He walked to the counter in the lobby and asked the waitress behind the counter, "Why are there so many guests in your restaurant? Is there anything good to eat here? "
The waitress looked at Nian Bing's handsome face and couldn't help but blush. She said proudly, "Sir, you must be from another city. In our Ice Orchid City, our Lanxin Restaurant's grilled chicken wings and the Glaring Food Restaurant's Glaring Food Restaurant are two of the most famous delicacies in Ice Orchid City. You don't know how many people come here just to eat our Lanxin chicken wings. "
"Oh?" The waitress's words piqued Nian Bing's interest. With such delicious chicken wings, he had to try them today. Thinking of this, he wasn't in a hurry. He quickly ran to the long line outside the restaurant and waited patiently.
After exiting the lobby, although he was at the back of the line, Nian Bing could see the scene in front of the restaurant just by tilting his body. The chicken wings were waiting to be grilled. The aroma of the barbecue continued to spread out. Through observation, he discovered that the barbecued chicken wings here didn't have the root of the wings at the back and the tip of the wings at the front. There was only the middle of the wings. With this as the raw material, it was no wonder that it was famous in Ice Orchid City. There were two chefs in charge of the barbecue. They moved very quickly and kept turning the wings on the grill. Each skewer had one or two wings, and each skewer had two bamboo skewers. This way, the chicken wings could be placed steadily on the stove while roasting. From their craftsmanship, Nian Bing didn't find anything special. He didn't believe that the roasted chicken wing that attracted so many customers was just that, so he continued to observe patiently.
Finally, after careful observation, Nian Bing discovered the secret of the Lanxin Chicken Wings, which was the sauce. Every time the chicken wings were about to be cooked, the two chefs would take the chicken wings from the charcoal stove and brush a layer of sauce on the back of the stove. After brushing the sauce on the chicken wings and roasting them, they would emit a sweet aroma, and the color of the chicken wings would change from its original golden color to brown. After roasting them for a while, they would be done.
That's right, the secret must be in the sauce. This sauce must have been mixed with special techniques. Seeing this, Nian Bing was determined to try it. He wasn't in a hurry and waited patiently in line.
Roasting the chicken wings required time. When Nian Bing started to line up, there was still some afterglow of the setting sun in the sky. However, by the time it was his turn, the sky was completely dark. Looking back at the long line behind him, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It was indeed good that the business had reached this stage.
"Sir, what kind of chicken wings do you want? How many skewers do you want? Do you want to eat here or take away? "the waiter in charge of collecting money asked Nian Bing politely.
After coming back to his senses, Nian Bing said, "How many types of chicken wings do you have here? I want a skewer of each type. I'll eat here."
The waiter said, "Okay, there are a total of four types of chicken wings. They are divided into original, mild spicy, single-side spicy, and double-side spicy. Are you sure you want a skewer of each type? Our mild spicy chicken wings are the best selling here, and the taste is more moderate. "
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Of course. I also came here because of its reputation, so I naturally want to try each type. How much is it? "
The waiter glanced at Nian Bing with a peculiar expression before saying with a smile, "We have a rule at Lanxin Restaurant. You must finish all the chicken wings you've bought, especially if you're dining at our restaurant."
Nian Bing nodded and said, "Okay, please hurry up. How much is it?"
The waiter said, "The chicken wings are three copper coins per skewer, so four skewers are a total of one silver coin and two copper coins. There are no more seats inside now, so please wait here for a while."
Nian Bing paid and stood at the side to wait. As he came to the front, this time, he saw the sauce clearly. In a barrel-shaped condiment box, there was a thick, dark brown sauce. The chef used a brush to brush the sauce on the chicken wings that were about to be roasted.
Smelling the strange sweet fragrance, Nian Bing continuously tried to guess the real ingredient in the condiment, but he still couldn't make a definite judgment. It seemed that he really had to eat it to confirm it.
Finally, the four skewers of chicken wings that belonged to Nian Bing were ready. When the chicken wings were handed to Nian Bing, he couldn't help but be stunned. At this moment, he completely understood what single-side spicy was and what double-side spicy was. The original chicken wings were the finished product after the sauce was brushed and roasted. The mild spicy referred to the sprinkling of a small amount of chili powder on the base of the original flavor, while the single-side spicy was already very terrifying. One side of the chicken wing was completely covered by chili. As for the double-side spicy, Nian Bing clearly saw that after the chicken wings were roasted, the chef spun the entire skewer of chicken wings in the bag of chili. Almost every part of the chicken wings was completely covered by chili due to the viscosity of the sauce on the chicken wings. Oh my god! Can this thing be eaten?
Looking at Nian Bing's puzzled eyes, the waiter smiled, "Sir, there are no seats inside now. Please stand and eat first. We have a rule here. If you can finish a skewer of double-side spicy chicken wings, we will give you another skewer."
Nian Bing looked at the chicken wings in his hand. He first took out the original skewer and took a bite. Suddenly, a thick sweet fragrance filled his taste awareness. It was indeed delicious, but at the same time, Nian Bing also found the weakness of this chicken wing. Soon, a skewer of original chicken wings entered his stomach. To be able to let Nian Bing eat it so quickly, this chicken wing naturally had its own uniqueness.
When a skewer of chicken wings was finished, Nian Bing finally determined the composition of the sauce. No wonder it was so sweet. It turned out that there were at least six kinds of herbs in this sauce. Moreover, each of the herbs complemented each other. Not only was it good for improving the taste, but it also had a good warming effect on the human body. It was indeed unique.
Smiling slightly, Nian Bing picked up the slightly spicy chicken wings and began to eat. There was a little spicy taste in the sweetness, eating it to his satisfaction. No wonder the waiter mainly introduced this kind of food just now. The taste was indeed delicious! If it wasn't for the chef's craftsmanship, it should be able to reach a higher level.
Finally, he picked up the skewer of single-side spicy. Suddenly, he felt a little scared and tentatively took a small bite. When it entered his mouth, there was no special feeling. It was not even as spicy as the previous skewer. But, at the moment when he was surprised. The spicy taste was like a flame erupting, making him suddenly open his mouth wide, as if his mouth could spit fire. Nian Bing gasped for breath. Heavens! Was this thing for humans to eat? It was so spicy.
"Water. Water … "Nian Bing shouted loudly. The kind waiter held back his laughter and poured a cup of tea for him.
Sweat flowed down his forehead. Nian Bing's heart was sweating! Just a small bite was enough to make his snot and tears flow together. He immediately determined that this crazy spicy chili was definitely different from the previous slightly spicy chicken wings. It was a very special kind of chili. It was undeniable that it was very fragrant, but the degree of spiciness was something Nian Bing had never heard of before. Heavens! My poor mouth. At this moment, he seemed to feel that his lips were starting to swell. Was this a delicacy or poison?
After drinking a cup of tea, Nian Bing's stomach began to burn. He was unwilling to be left behind. The power of the chili was indeed extraordinary. Looking at the remaining chicken wings in his hand, he really did not have the courage to take a second bite, not to mention the double spicy one. He tested the waiter and said, "I'm sorry, I really can't eat anymore."
The waiter smiled and said, "I was just joking with you. There is a seat over there. Would you like a few more chicken wings? These can be put aside for now. "
Nian Bing heaved a sigh of relief. Under the guidance of the waiter, he sat down at a seat near the window and said, "Then give me a few more of the original flavor." After tasting the chicken wings, his impression of this Lanxin Chicken Wing Shop increased greatly. It was not because of anything else, but just the six kinds of herbs. Although the value was not very high, it greatly increased the cost of roasted chicken wings. The profit was much smaller than ordinary roasted chicken wings. To be so considerate of his customers, the owner of this shop was indeed a kind person.
The power of the chili gradually subsided. Nian Bing really wanted to try the taste of the double spicy chicken wings, but he really could not muster up the courage. At this moment, it was the turn of two girls to buy chicken wings. One of the girls said, "I heard that you sell the best quality chicken wings here. Give me a stick of the best quality."
As soon as she said that, the inside and outside of the restaurant fell into a complete silence. Everyone looked at the two ordinary-looking girls as if they were looking at monsters.
"What are you looking at? Don't tell me you don't have the best quality? The two of us have loved eating chili since we were young. This time, we specially came here to taste it. "
The waiter did not say much and nodded to the chef. In a short while, ten sticks of chicken wings were in the hands of the two girls.
Holding the chicken wings, the two girls were completely stunned. One of them said in a daze, "Where, where are these chicken wings?" The so-called best quality was the double spicy chicken wings! The chicken wings were completely covered in chili. From the outside, they really could not see the chicken wings. As soon as she said that, it immediately caused a roar of laughter.
The waiter smiled and said, "The chicken wings are inside the chili. The chili is added when the sauce is thick. This is the best quality that you want! Please try it. "
The girl on the left gritted her teeth and said, "I don't believe that this can be spicy." As she said that, she took a big bite of the chicken wing.
Nian Bing stared at the girl with wide eyes. He really admired the girl's courage.
Soon, Nian Bing saw the consequences of eating a big bite of the best quality chicken wing. The girl cried, but not because she was sad. Tears and snot flowed uncontrollably. Her mouth was wide open and she kept breathing out, but she could not even say a word. Nian Bing clearly saw that her tongue seemed to be a little swollen. He really wondered if this girl would spit out fire.
Shaking his head in amusement, Nian Bing knew that he should leave. He had completely understood the mystery of the chicken wings, but before he left, he wanted to do something for the restaurant. Walking in front of the girl who could not stand the spiciness, his right hand condensed a piece of ice and stuffed it into her mouth. "This should be better. In the future, don't be so impulsive. The chili here is really very strong."
The waiter looked at Nian Bing in surprise. She really could not understand where the ice came from. Nian Bing smiled and said, "Can you let me grill a few chicken wings myself? I'm willing to pay double the price."
Upon hearing that, a look of vigilance appeared on the waiter's face. She shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, the sauce of our restaurant's grilled chicken wings is a secret recipe, so outsiders are not allowed to come near."
Nian Bing interrupted her and said, "Don't worry, I don't need your sauce." As he said that, he walked to the two chefs, picked up five raw chicken wings and placed them on the charcoal fire.
The chef who was near Nian Bing frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"
A warm smile appeared in Nian Bing's eyes as he said, "I want you to know how to make better chicken wings."
The chef laughed out loud and said, "What a joke. Our Lanxin Restaurant's chicken wings are famous all over the world. We have the reputation of being the best chicken wing in the world. Do we need you to teach us?"
Nian Bing said calmly, "Foolish arrogance will make your taste deteriorate. Although the chili is the best, it overshadows the taste of the chicken wings. Since you think you're the best in the world, why don't you let me have a try? And the judges will be the customers here. If you lose, I don't want anything. If I lose, I'm willing to pay the price of one purple gold coin. How's that? "
The chef said angrily, "Are you here to pick a fight?"
Nian Bing shook his head and said, "No, I said, I'm here to teach you how to grill chicken wings." Looking at the chicken wings grilled by the chef on the charcoal fire, he smiled faintly and said, "Chicken wings are not grilled like this. Look carefully, I'm only going to make it once."
As he said that, Nian Bing's right hand grabbed the chicken wing that was being heated on the charcoal fire and spun it quickly. Every side of the chicken wing was on the charcoal fire for less than a second. The two chefs stopped what they were doing and looked at him with a cold smile. They wanted to see how Nian Bing would make a fool of himself.
Nian Bing's movements were very simple, and any ordinary person could do it. However, the difficult part was the rhythm of his spinning. From the beginning to the end, his speed was always the same, and there was not the slightest change. The two chefs who were roasting the chicken wings were not mediocre. Soon, the contempt in their eyes disappeared, and was replaced with a serious expression.
Nian Bing's movements were very relaxed. When the color of the chicken wings started to turn yellow, his movements changed. Five skewers of chicken wings were placed on the charcoal fire. He began to turn them one by one, from left to right, in a continuous cycle. The rhythm was still stable, and each skewer of chicken wings was grilled for a longer time than before.
The chef closest to Nian Bing said doubtfully, "Even if you're more skilled and can grill the chicken wings more evenly, the taste won't be much different from ours. As long as you're not a real gourmet, you won't be able to tell the difference. Also, you'll get tired easily. Do you know how many sales we make in a day? "
Nian Bing smiled and said while grilling the chicken wings, "It's not like what you think. The real key hasn't started yet. You can rest assured that I won't use your sauce. Just a little salt and cumin will be enough. "
Soon, the difference between Nian Bing's chicken wings and the two chefs' was revealed. When the two chefs grilled the chicken wings, they began to brush some oil on the wings to make them more fragrant and tender. However, Nian Bing did not do that. He just sped up the speed of turning the chicken wings. With a smile, Nian Bing's eyes revealed a faint light. The key part was here.
When the chicken wings turned golden. When the fragrance began to spread, the Ghost Eagle jumped into his hand without warning. Nian Bing quickly made three horizontal and three vertical cuts on the chicken wing. His movements were smooth, and he did not stop at all. Everyone could only see a blue light flash across the chicken wing. The chicken wings had been turned over. The same movement appeared on the other side of the chicken wings. The Ghost Eagle disappeared. Nian Bing continued to turn the chicken wings.
"Did you see it clearly? The chicken wings have the most oil in it. There's no need to brush the oil. When the chicken wings turn golden, make some cuts. Cut a few slits on the chicken wing so that the fat in the chicken wing can be fully integrated into the chicken wing, so that the taste of the chicken will be more uniform and the chicken wing will be more flavorful. " Speaking of this, he grabbed a handful of cumin and evenly sprinkled it on both sides of the chicken wings. When the chicken wings were turned over again, he sprinkled salt and continued to grill.
"Grilling chicken wings doesn't need to add too many ingredients because the chicken wings themselves are already very good. Brushing the sauce can make the taste of the chicken wings more fragrant, but it only highlights the word 'sweet'. The whole chicken wing is full of the taste of the sauce. However, it loses the fragrance of the chicken wings and the charred smell of the chicken wings outside. Although it's praiseworthy to add herbs that are beneficial to the human body in the sauce, as a chef, taste is still the most important. Okay. Please try the supreme-grade chicken wings that I grilled. " The chicken wings left the stove and rose. Nian Bing handed two of the skewers to the two chefs. The remaining three skewers were given to the waiter, and the other two skewers were given to the customer at the front of the line.
Nian Bing tossed a purple gold coin and it landed on the counter in front of the waiter. He walked out of the crowd and strode away.
Boos sounded at the same time that Nian Bing left. More than 80% of the customers thought that he had taken the initiative to admit defeat. Nian Bing didn't care about the false reputation. He walked on the street and headed towards the brightly lit street.
"Wow, this is so delicious. It smells so good! I've never eaten such delicious chicken wings before, "a customer who was lucky enough to get a chicken wing exclaimed.
At this moment, the two chefs from Lanxin Restaurant were already in a daze. Although the aroma of the chicken wing wasn't very sweet, it perfectly reflected the aroma of the chicken wing itself. In addition to the crispy skin and tender chicken meat, it was just as Nian Bing had said — this was the real deal of grilled chicken wings! The two chefs looked at each other, and one of them said, "I'm sorry, dear customers. We've decided to temporarily close today. Tomorrow, we'll be releasing new grilled chicken wings." After saying that, the two of them immediately walked to the back hall. There was only one thing they had to do now, and that was to record Nian Bing's every move in detail. Nian Bing's culinary skills had completely won them over.
All of this was within Nian Bing's expectations. He did this to show his appreciation for the restaurant's sincerity in treating its customers. He believed that as long as the two chefs weren't fools, they would definitely be able to learn a lot from his actions. They would also be able to increase the number of ways to roast chicken wings. He hoped that their business would improve. After all, there weren't many businesses that didn't seek profit above all else.
As he walked, he suddenly saw a restaurant not far ahead. He wasn't full from the chicken wings just now. Instead, it was so spicy that he almost cried. At this moment, his stomach was already complaining. The reason why that restaurant attracted Nian Bing was because of its signboard. The signboard was very simple. There were only four big words on it: First Class Noodle.
First Class? Since they dared to call themselves First Class, it was obvious that the owner of this restaurant had absolute confidence in the food in his restaurant. He had to go in and take a look. As a noodle dish, there were many tricks involved. Nian Bing was also the least proficient in noodle dishes.
The business of First Class Noodle was worlds apart from that of Lanxin Restaurant. There were only a few tables of customers, and most of them only had a bowl of noodles in front of them.
"Sir, you're here. What would you like to eat?" A waiter came up to him politely.
Nian Bing walked to a table and sat down. He smiled and said, "What are you best at here?"
The waiter smiled and said, "Of course it's noodles. We have all kinds of noodle dishes here. There's nothing that you can't imagine. However, our prices are relatively higher. The price of any noodle dish is one gold coin. "
"What? One gold coin? Why don't you just rob me? " Nian Bing stared at the waiter with his eyes wide open. One had to know that one gold coin was enough to eat a good meal, but here, it was only enough to buy a bowl of noodles. No wonder there were so few customers. However, Nian Bing soon noticed a problem. Most of the customers in the restaurant were old people, and all of them were dressed gorgeously. When he cried out in surprise, the old man was shocked. When she exclaimed, they looked at her with contempt.
The smile on the waiter's face disappeared. "As the saying goes, women dress up for those who love them, and men die for those who understand them. Sir, since you're doubting our prices, you can leave now. We don't welcome customers like you. "
Nian Bing was stunned. How could they chase customers away when they were open for business? This First Class Noodle Restaurant was indeed strange. She had to try it and see what was so special about it. She smiled. She said, "I'm sorry, I was rude just now. I just didn't expect the prices of ground food here to be so high."
The waiter looked at Nian Bing in surprise. Clearly, he didn't expect Nian Bing to decide to stay. She had already apologized. What else could he say? He had no choice but to say, "Sir, what would you like to eat? We can let you choose any noodle dish you want. "
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Then give me three dishes. I want five golden incense rings, five rolls of donkey rolls, and a plate of ginger ribs. Please hurry up, thank you. "
When the waiter heard that Nian Bing had ordered these three types of food, his face immediately revealed a look of surprise. He had worked here for a long time and naturally knew what kind of ground food was more difficult. Nian Bing had ordered these three types of noodles. He had only heard of the golden incense rings, but he had never heard of the other two. His eyes showed hesitation and said, "I'm sorry, sir. Can you please pay first? "
Nian Bing took out three gold coins from her bosom and handed it to him. She said, "Is it okay now?"
The waiter nodded and said, "Please wait a moment, it will be ready in a moment."
After the waiter left, Nian Bing looked around. The decoration of this restaurant was simple and unadorned. The ground was covered with brown wooden flooring, and all the tables and chairs were made of wood. The whole restaurant looked very clean. In the innermost place, there was a calligraphy piece with the words "First Grade" written on it. The words were vigorous and powerful, looking very imposing.
The three types of noodles that Nian Bing had chosen were unique snacks from different parts of the continent. When Cha Ji was teaching him how to cook, he had said that as long as he could make these three types of noodles well, he would be considered to have passed the test in terms of time spent eating. These three different dishes were the best way to test a chef's level.
"Hey, is there anyone here? I'm starving, give me a bowl of noodles." A clear voice rang out, causing the diners to look towards the entrance. Nian Bing's entire body shuddered when he heard the voice. When he saw the red figure standing at the entrance, he couldn't help but groan inwardly and hurriedly lower his head. However, she was sitting very close to the door, and her blonde hair was extremely rare in the Ice Moon Empire, so she immediately attracted the attention of the people who came.
A surprised voice rang out. "Nianbing, that's great. I've finally found you. Looks like my luck is pretty good." The person who had suddenly appeared at the door was the young mistress of the Cool Breeze Temple, Xue Jing. From her travel-worn appearance, it could be seen that she had run very quickly along the way. Her red warrior clothes outlined her perfect curves. Although she looked a little tired, it didn't reduce her heroic spirit in the slightest.
Since she had been recognized, Nian Bing had no choice but to stand up and greet her. "Silence, why are you here?"
Xuejing was in a good mood when she saw Nian Bing. She smiled and said, "Isn't it because I'm looking for you? You left without saying a word. If Ling 'er didn't tell me, I wouldn't have known that you really left. You're really heartless! "
Feeling the strange gazes of the diners, they seemed to be doubtful. How could such a beautiful girl be abandoned?
Nian Bing couldn't help but feel awkward. She smiled bitterly and said, "My dear, can you watch your words? We're just ordinary friends, don't make it sound like a resentful wife."
"Bah." Xuejing's face turned red. She said in a bad mood, "Who's a resentful wife? You're dreaming. I'm here to take you back. If you don't come back with me to Qing Feng Zhai, I'll follow you around and annoy you to death every day. "Her voice was very loud. Some diners already had smiles on their faces.
Nian Bing pulled Xuejing to her table and sat down. "Miss, I'm not deaf. I can hear you if you lower your voice."
Xuejing's eyes suddenly turned red. She said in a wronged tone, "I didn't expect you to leave just like that. Am I that annoying to you?"
Nian Bing shook her head and said in a low voice, "No, don't misunderstand. I had no choice but to leave Ice Snow City! I think that not long after I left, Ice Snow City received a decree from the King to summon me. I don't want to lose my freedom. Besides, my ambition has always been to travel the continent and learn the best of everyone's culinary skills. Didn't I tell you very clearly back then? "
Xuejing snorted and said, "I don't care. Anyway, if you don't come back with me, I'll travel the continent with you. I want to have more fun anyway."
Nian Bing smiled bitterly and said, "How can that be? You're a girl. If you follow a man like me around every day, people will gossip. Aren't you afraid that Yan Feng will be jealous?"
Xuejing's eyes revealed a strange light. "Nian Bing, tell me honestly. Do you hate me?" Her voice was very calm, but the light in her eyes showed that she was serious.
Nian Bing paused and said, "At first, I hated your temper. However, I later found out that although your temper is bad, you're lively, cheerful, and kind-hearted. You're really a good girl."
Xuejing sighed in relief and said in a low voice, "Actually, I've always known that my reputation as a crazy woman is not good. I'm afraid that a large part of your reason for leaving Ice Snow City is to avoid me."
Nian Bing said helplessly, "Why do you always say that? I've said it many times. I left Ice Snow City for my own reasons. It has nothing to do with you. We're already friends. Why would I care about what happened in the past? "
Xuejing smiled, "You said it yourself. Since that's the case, let me travel the continent with you. When Ice Snow City's limelight is over, you can come back with me to be a chef. Or, we can find a place to open a restaurant. I'll pay for it and you'll be the major shareholder. How about that? I'll let you have half of the shares and you'll have the final say in the kitchen. "
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