Li Shimin smiled. "Erlang's ability is indeed not bad." He looked at Du Qi with praise in his eyes, as if he was a senior looking at a junior. "Kid, you're very considerate."
Du Qi said, "Your Highness is overpraising me. It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."
At this point, Du Qi also said, "Speaking of which, this kid also has a selfish motive. I had someone leave some for my mother to bring back. She raised me and loved me dearly, so she's abusing her power for personal gain. "
"Hahaha …"
Li Shimin burst into laughter after hearing this.
Du Qi, this kid, is interesting.
Li Shimin said, "Everyone, with such a banquet tonight, I'm sure you won't be able to drink any more wine. Tonight's banquet had come to an end. I still have to go back to the palace, so I won't keep you any longer. "
Everyone stood up and took their leave.
These were all people with discerning eyes.
Du Qi also stood up. He spoke to Du Ruhui first, asking him to wait for him because he still had to go to the kitchen. He took Liu Jian and the packed food boxes and left.
After a long while, Du Qi brought the exhausted Liu Jian out of the Duke of Qin's Manor and went back to his carriage. However, Du Ruhui was surrounded by people from the Duke of Qin's Manor. Each and every one of them was congratulating Du Ruhui. When they saw Du Qi come out, they called out to him and then dispersed.
Du Qi and Du Ruhui returned to the carriage. Liu Jian sat on the shaft and the group went back.
Du Ruhui praised, "Erlang, even I can't see through you. Originally, I thought that you only touched on the art of cooking tonight, but your last words were like a sharp arrow among thousands of soldiers and horses, aiming directly at the commander of the central army. It was really beautiful. Kid, I hope you'll be fine in the future. "
Du Qi said, "Father, I'll be fine."
A smile appeared on his face.
Although Du Ruhui was quite strict with him, even giving him a rattan education from time to time, Du Ruhui's care for him came from the bottom of his heart.
In his previous life, he was all alone.
In this life, however, he enjoyed his current life very much. Everything was great.
Du Qi changed the topic and said, "Father, although I was the one who arranged the banquet tonight, I was the one who arranged it. However, Liu Jian was the one who did most of the work. Now, he has learned many dishes. "
"It's all thanks to Young Master's teachings!"
Liu Jian's slightly hoarse voice came from the shaft of the carriage. Although he was extremely tired today, he was very happy in his heart. This was because under Du Qi's guidance, his dish had achieved an unprecedented success.
This filled Liu Jian with a sense of accomplishment.
He was extremely excited.
Du Qi continued, "Father, I've thought about Liu Jian's identity before. Now, his culinary skills were outstanding, and he had the ability to stand on his own. What his son wanted was to give him freedom. Apart from that, I didn't let him be my attendant, but made him in charge of the restaurant's kitchen. Because his son was planning to open a restaurant. Today in the Duke of Qin's Mansion, your son received an inscription from the Duke of Qin — The Best Dish in the World. When my restaurant opens, I'll hang up the plaque of 'The Best Dish in the World'. "
Du Ruhui said, "It's your business. You can do as you see fit."
"Thank you, Father!"
Du Qi had a smile on his face.
The carriage returned to the Du residence. Du Ruhui took the food box to the backyard, but Du Qi didn't follow. One could imagine that when his mother saw the dishes Du Qi specially brought back, she would be moved to tears. Du Qi was really afraid of his mother's tears, so he simply brought Liu Jian back to his courtyard.
On the way back, Liu Jian didn't say anything.
When they returned to the courtyard, Liu Jian suddenly said, "Young Master, I don't want to go to the restaurant, and I don't want any freedom. I just want to stay by Young Master's side and follow Young Master. "
Du Qi said, "Are you stupid? After going to the restaurant, you will be able to use your strengths, and you can also earn money to buy a family business. This is an opportunity for you. "
Liu Jian shook his head like a rattle-drum and said, "Young Master, I don't want to. I'll follow Young Master for the rest of my life. I won't leave Young Master even if you beat me to death. "
He was incomparably respectful to Du Qi.
He even treated Du Qi as his own father. It was because of Du Qi's teachings that he could become who he was now.
Therefore, Liu Jian didn't want to leave.
What's more, following his Young Master was more promising. He didn't want to go to the restaurant.
Seeing that Du Qi didn't agree, Liu Jian knelt on the ground and said, "If Young Master doesn't agree, I won't get up. Young Master, please agree. I just want to follow Young Master. I don't want to leave. "
"Forget it. If you want to follow me, then follow me."
Upon seeing this, Du Qi also felt helpless.
Liu Jian wanted to follow him even if he had to die.
Liu Jian's eyes rolled. He got up and said with a smile, "Young Master, the restaurant's chef is actually very easy to deal with. This little one can choose someone to teach cooking skills and let them learn from this little one. They will naturally know how to cook. "
"You're smart this time!"
Du Qi glanced at Liu Jian and said, "That's all for today. You go down and rest. This Young Master is tired and can't hold on any longer."
Liu Jian didn't. He first helped Du Qi wash up and then dragged his tired body down.
Du Qi didn't refuse.
There was no other way. Liu Jian's service was so considerate.
On the other side, Du Ruhui brought the food boxes to the backyard. The Jeong Clan hadn't rested yet. He came back early today. In fact, the Jeong Clan hadn't eaten yet. When Du Ruhui said that the food boxes Du Qi brought back were not eaten, the Jeong Clan's tears fell down. They choked and said that Du Qi had grown up and knew how to love his mother.
After Du Ruhui saw this, he comforted the Jeong Clan and made them recover.
After the Jeong Clan ate the food they brought back, she was full of spirit. She put down her chopsticks and said, "Husband, Erlang has such ability, but why hasn't the food in our residence changed? From now on, we must let Erlang teach the cooks in our residence. We can also change the food in our family. "
Du Ruhui said, "Madam's words are reasonable. We really should change it."
While speaking, Du Ruhui told her about Du Qi's incident of getting the World's Number One Dish plaque. Then, he said, "Our family's Erlang is about to open a restaurant. I reckon this restaurant will make a lot of money every day."
The Jeong Clan's eyes lit up and said, "This time, our family will pay for it. There's no need for other people to pay for it. Our Du Family is not poor. "
Du Ruhui comforted her, "Madam, Erlang has his own ideas. Whatever he wants to do, let him do it. As long as this kid doesn't go astray, there won't be a problem. Moreover, look at Erlang now. Does he look like someone who would suffer losses? "
After listening, the Jeong Clan pondered for a while. Finally, she shook her head and sighed, "The son has grown up and can't be controlled by his mother. Fine, I'll listen to my husband. Erlang is still young. As his mother, I can't control him. "
Du Ruhui chuckled.
He knew that the Jeong Clan doted on Du Qi, but the Jeong Clan was also reasonable. It was just that when it came to him, the Jeong Clan was somewhat unreasonable. However, Du Ruhui didn't dare to say it out loud.
He was used to it anyway.
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