From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Chapter 1 The Apprentice’s Restaurant at the Beginning Closed Down

Quancheng, in front of Yanxi Tower.

Feng Zhengming and his senior brothers followed Master and said their final farewell to this century-old store.

Feng Zhengming carried an iron pot on his back.

There was also a frying spoon and a boning knife stuck in the iron pot on his back.

These three items are kitchen utensils that were passed down to Feng Zhengming from his master not long ago.

Master stared at Yan Xilou for a long time, finally sighed helplessly, and then bowed deeply to Yan Xilou.

Upon seeing this, Feng Zhengming and his senior brothers hurriedly followed their master to bid farewell to Yanxi Tower, which was facing bankruptcy due to poor management.

After bowing, the master turned around and glanced at Feng Zhengming and the other senior brothers.

"No matter which restaurant you go to from now on, brothers and sisters, you must remember that cooking comes first. You must abide by the fundamentals of being a human being at all times, and you must adhere to the skills I passed on to you."

After listening to his master's words, Feng Zhengming bowed seriously to his master along with his brothers and promised to stick to his craft.

The master nodded with satisfaction, walked down the steps in front of Yanxi Tower, reached out and patted each disciple's shoulder hard.

This heavy shot is the last inheritance from an old craftsman to his apprentice.

Walking up to Feng Zhengming, the master asked first: "Zhengming, you really don't plan to go back with me? Do you want to stay in Quancheng? Go to the canteen contracted by Senior Brother You?"

Feng Zhengming does not belong to this era.

He was originally a standard social animal of the 21st century.

Live the blessed life of 007 every day.

Although he doesn't have a mortgage or a car loan, he is also not qualified for love.

Trapped in a life of good fortune, Feng Zhengming could only order the cheapest meal kits for takeout every day, and then follow various online cooking videos to cook. He became a disciple of many famous chefs, but he never had time to show off his skills.

Originally, Feng Zhengming thought that his life would end in a blessing.

Unexpectedly, an unexpected car accident would send him to a period similar to the 90s.

Feng Zhengming became an apprentice chef at Yanxilou.

Learn cooking from the master chef in the back kitchen of Yanxi Building.

During the two years he studied cooking under his master, his master and fellow apprentices were very kind to Feng Zhengming.

Under the guidance of his master, Feng Zhengming gradually integrated all the knowledge points from many cooking and food videos in his previous life.

He is also proficient in all the cooking techniques taught by his master.

I thought I was about to have the opportunity to work on the stove.

Unexpectedly, Yanxi Tower went bankrupt due to poor management.

The master was a little disheartened and decided to retire and return to his hometown.

The senior brothers have also found new homes through some connections in their respective families.

In the end, only Feng Zhengming was left helpless, like a rootless tree with nowhere to go.

The master wanted Feng Zhengming to go back to his hometown with him.

But after much thought, Feng Zhengming decided to stay in Quancheng. After all, Quancheng is the provincial capital, and there will definitely be more opportunities if he stays in Quancheng.

Senior brother Li Huidong came over and said: "Master, don't worry, I will take good care of my junior brother."

Senior Brother's words brought Feng Zhengming's thoughts back.

He looked at his master seriously, and then looked at the old plaque on Yanxi Tower.

"I want to stay in Quancheng. I will first go to the cafeteria contracted by my senior brother and work with him. I will accumulate some experience and then try to do it myself. Master, don't worry. I won't be reckless. I will definitely prepare well before going alone. When I make money in the future, I can help Yan." Xilou will be brought back, and then the master will be invited back to take charge." Although the two years of getting along were not long, Feng Zhengming and his master had already become like father and son.

He knew very well that the collapse of Yanxi Tower was a big blow to the master.

Therefore, Feng Zhengming has a belief in his heart, that is, he will use his own ability to bring back Yanxi Building. When the time comes, he will invite his master back to take charge. He will make this century-old restaurant the top restaurant.

Master smiled and patted Feng Zhengming on the shoulder: "Zhengming, I passed on the wok, frying spoon and knife to you in the hope that you can make good use of them and have something to eat. Master does not ask you to become a successful person. Master only hopes that you will all be successful." Being able to cook well, being able to remember to be a down-to-earth person and cooking conscientiously.”

Feng Zhengming and his senior brothers nodded seriously and said they would obey their master's instructions.

After leaving Yanxi Tower, Feng Zhengming and his senior brothers put Master on the train back home.

He and his senior brother sent the other senior brothers away separately.

Feng Zhengming just followed his senior brother to the canteen jointly contracted by his senior brother.

Senior Brother Li Huidong co-contracted the canteen and guest house of a brewery in Quancheng.

In addition to providing meals for the brewery employees every day.

Also need to do some small work on some brewery hospitality work.

On the way back with his senior brother, Feng Zhengming had been thinking about his future path.

I remember when I was seeing Master off, the current station for boarding the train in Quancheng was the renovated station square in front of Quancheng Station, so a small suburban station was temporarily arranged for passengers to board the train.

Because it is a temporary boarding station, there are not many shops around, only a few vendors doing business.

Feng Zhengming thought about it and thought that maybe selling lunch boxes outside the temporary station would do good business.

Li Huidong turned around and saw his junior brother following him, his head lowered and silent all the way.

I thought Feng Zhengming was sad because his master was gone.

Li Huidong turned around and said: "Don't be sad, Zhengming. Master is old. It would be good to retire back to your hometown. When we are free, we can visit Master. You can work in the cafeteria first. If you feel you don't want to work in the cafeteria anymore, find out If you find a suitable restaurant and go there, senior brother won't stop you."

Senior Brother's words brought Feng Zhengming back from his thoughts.

Feng Zhengming quickly raised his head and looked at Senior Brother Zhonghou with a sincere face.

He quickly said: "Thank you, senior brother. I was just thinking that now that the old train station square is being renovated, the trains are all placed at the South Station. There are not many shops around the South Station. Those who catch the train after lunch will definitely be hungry." , can we get some food from the canteen and sell lunch boxes at South Station?"

Li Huidong was a little surprised: "You want to sell lunch boxes at South Station?"

Feng Zhengming nodded: "Yes, the canteen contracted by my senior brother is not far away. We can cook more meals in the canteen every day and sell lunch boxes at the South Station. Business will definitely not be bad."

Li Huidong thought for a while, then shook his head helplessly and said: "How can we have the manpower to sell lunch boxes in our canteen? There are hundreds of people eating at noon in the brewery, and there are people who need small stoves. They are so busy that there is no time to go to the train station. Selling lunch boxes.”

When Feng Zhengming heard what his senior brother said, he immediately said: "Senior brother, can you let me try it? I can calculate the money for you for the meals I take from the cafeteria. If the business is feasible, we will calculate the accounts once a month."

Li Huidong looked at his junior brother strangely.

"Don't you want to work in the cafeteria? If you don't want to work in the cafeteria, you can say so. Senior brother doesn't have to let you work in the cafeteria. Senior brother can help introduce you to other restaurants."

Feng Zhengming quickly said: "No, senior brother, I just don't want to cause you any trouble. Master passed me the knife, pot, and frying spoon, so I want to try to support myself with my own skills, and I will make money in the future. We must bring Yanxi Real Estate back."

Li Huidong looked at Feng Zhengming, looking at his young face in his early twenties.

Li Huidong felt that Feng Zhengming was still a bit childish.

I probably don’t understand how much money it would cost to get Yanxi Real Estate back.

However, Li Huidong could also understand and felt that this was Feng Zhengming's filial piety towards his master.

So in the end Li Huidong agreed to him: "Okay, if you want to do it, then you go and give it a try. Don't settle accounts with me in the first month. Brother Accountant will sponsor you to try it."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "Thank you, senior brother."

(End of this chapter)