From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Chapter 295 Happy and Warm New Year’s Eve

Next, Yan Jianxing served everyone some dishes that are more suitable for meals and are also suitable for children.

Such as sea cucumber braised elbow, braised beef, braised prawns, fried soup dumplings, and sauce-braised pork ribs.

Of course, Yan Jianxing also served everyone a nine-turn large intestine dish.

When he saw the Nine-turn Large Intestine served on the table, Chef Yan's expression turned bad almost immediately.

"Did the sugar color of Jiuzhuan Large Intestine become darker when you fried it?"

This question made Yan Jianxing stand in the private room at the moment, obviously sweating a little.

The nine-turn large intestine served on the table was indeed a bit darker in color.

Chef Yan’s judgment was correct. The nine-turn large intestine was indeed fried to a sugar-colored color. The sugar-colored color was slightly overheated during frying, so the color would become too dark during the subsequent cooking process of the large intestine.

Seeing that Mr. Yan was about to get angry, Mr. Feng opened his mouth to help.

The youngest son’s idea was approved by Master Yan.

"Lao Yan, don't be so serious. Our family is eating it today. As long as it tastes good, it doesn't have to be made to a standard. I think this nine-turn large intestine is very good."

Yan Jianxing could only admit his mistake to his father.

Grandpa smiled and said, "Hahaha, that's good. Let's have a drink for this sweet and sour carp."

"When you wait for the trial opening and the official opening later, you must pay attention to this. If the production of each dish cannot be guaranteed, it will ruin your own brand. Don't think that I am afraid that you will lose my face. I am so big Age, I don’t care about face, I just don’t want you to fool other customers casually.”

Almost everyone in Yan Jianxing’s kitchen team has learned from Chef Yan.

Master Yan saw a happy smile on his face when he saw the exchange between the two brothers, and did not disturb the exchange between Feng Zhengming and Yan Jianxing.

Everyone raised their glasses together and expressed to Mr. Yan that they would go all out during the trial opening.

After Yan Jianxing finished serving the food, he came over to sit down and toast Mr. Feng and everyone with a few glasses of wine.

Feng Zhengming also continued the sweet and sour carp dish and said: "Brother, this dish is great. Today is the Little New Year, and next is the Spring Festival. This sweet and sour carp dish just heralds that in the coming year, we will all be able to leap over the dragon's gate and succeed in our careers." Let’s soar together.”

Everyone exchanged cups and cups, and they were all very happy.

In particular, I asked Feng Zhengming for his suggestions on the seasoning of several of his dishes.

Chef Yan held the wine glass in his hand and said seriously: "Thank you for being willing to stay and help. The trial opening will begin in two days, and you may be very busy by then. Don't be stressed, and don't think about where the Yan's restaurant's signboard is. If you make a mistake, will you embarrass me?

The meal at Yan's Restaurant on New Year's Eve was generally satisfactory to Chef Yan.

Of course, since the eldest son has already prepared the restaurant, Master Yan has no choice but to follow his own choice.

Later, Master Yan chatted with his younger son for a few more words.

So their family sent Feng Zhengming and the Feng family out.

If it weren't for the eldest son, he had already made preliminary preparations.

Except for Mr. Feng, no one else dared to say a word.

Yan Jianxing said very seriously: "I understand, I will definitely take good care of it and will not make such a mistake again."

After dinner, Master Yan and his family naturally had to stay in the restaurant.

I would like to offer you a glass of wine here and wish our Yan’s Restaurant a smooth trial opening. "

Because in Master Yan's view, his sons should still go to some big restaurants to learn and experience. Only by watching more and learning more can they make better progress.

The father and son went to the kitchen together and toasted to the kitchen staff who stayed in the restaurant.

Master Yan originally wanted to ask his younger son if he wanted to come to his brother's restaurant to help.
But before Master Yan could speak, the younger son expressed his thoughts first.

Everyone in the kitchen was very excited to be toasted by Master Yan himself.

Since today was a family dinner, Master Yan didn't be too harsh in the end, but just asked Yan Jianxing to pay attention.

He also made a special toast to Feng Zhengming and exchanged a lot of things with Feng Zhengming.

If there is no such thing, you can stay and help and are willing to wait until the trial operation is over before going back to celebrate the New Year. This is already the greatest support for Yanjia Restaurant. No matter what the result of the trial operation is, we all have to accept it and we can pass it. The business can learn from experience and lessons and wait until the official opening after the year to avoid problems from happening again.

Several people who graduated from vocational schools worked with Master Yan at Yanxi Building.

Feng Zhengming naturally had no reservations and told Yan Jianxing his feelings after tasting it and some of his suggestions.

The next dish is Chef Yan’s classic dish, sweet and sour carp.

So the younger son said he wanted to go out and make a living. Master Yan was naturally very happy and supported his younger son's going out.

This nine-turn large intestine was just a minor episode and did not bring too much bad atmosphere to everyone.

After eating the food for a while, Master Yan and Yan Jianxing walked out of the private room again.

Yan Jianxing did not disappoint his father this time. The shape of the sweet and sour carp he cooked was very lively, and the knife edge was almost open. The sweet and sour sauce was also well seasoned, making it a favorite dish of the children.

Master Yan's youngest son is not going to come to his brother's Yan's restaurant. He plans to go out and have more experiences and learn more. He hopes to hone himself and improve his cooking skills.

In his heart, Mr. Yan still hopes that his sons will have the opportunity to go further.

Although they were not able to officially become Master Yan’s disciple, in everyone’s minds, Master Yan was their teacher.

Master Yan probably would not support his eldest son opening a restaurant in Quancheng.

This sweet and sour carp still stirs up the atmosphere of the New Year.

Originally, Feng Zhengming wanted to ask if he needed to stay and help.
But the master refused directly: "Zhengming, you all go back. Since this is the Yan family restaurant, any problems should be borne by the Yan family themselves. You are guests and you should not be asked to help."

Feng Zhengming was not unhappy when he heard this.

He understood that the master said this because he hoped that the younger generations of the Yan family could support the Yan family cuisine.

So he didn't force himself to stay, and solemnly said goodbye to his master, his wife, his eldest brother, his sister-in-law, and his second brother.

Leaving Yan's Restaurant, on the way back to grandpa's house.

Grandpa Feng said: "Lao Yan is too strict with his son. It is clear that you are his apprentices. You help in the kitchen of the Yan family restaurant, and the food you cook is still regarded as Yan family cuisine."

Feng Jiandong heard what his father said. He said while driving: "Uncle Yan wants to be strong. Let Zhengming sit as a judge tonight. It can be seen that Uncle Yan is not satisfied with his son's craftsmanship."

Grandpa Feng said: "So I said he was too strict with his sons. The dishes tonight were already very good, such as the braised tendons with green onions and the sweet and sour carp. They were only available in Yanxi Tower back then." level.”

Feng Jiandong nodded: "That's it, doesn't a father always unconsciously be strict with his son? Just like you are with me."

When the third uncle said this, the second aunt sitting next to the grandfather in the back first burst into laughter. Grandpa Feng frowned slightly and asked: "What did I do to you? I'm strict with you, isn't it because you don't live up to expectations?"

Feng Jiandong immediately said: "Look, do all fathers treat their sons like this?"

This conversation made the whole family sitting in the car couldn't help laughing.

Then Zhang Hongwei couldn't help but say: "Uncle, you are so right. I think my parents treat me the same way, as if nothing I do is right."

Zhang Zhigang turned around and said, "What are you talking about? I don't have any high demands on you."

Zhang Hongwei quickly turned to look at his mother and saw her unkind gaze.

He quickly said: "Mom's strict requirements on me are correct."

Feng Jiandong saw his nephew's performance through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but said cheerfully: "Why don't you stick to your position at all?"

Zhang Hongwei replied: "I think it's safer not to."

This statement amused everyone in the car.

Feng Shengnan laughed so much that he shrank in his mother's arms and twisted.

Feng Zhengming was also infected by the happy atmosphere at home.

This is also the first time he has felt the warmth of family since he came here.

Third uncle Feng Jiandong drove Luo Qing home first.

Feng Zhengming also got off the bus with Luo Qing first, and then asked his third uncle and the others to go back first. After he sent Luo Qing home, he went home himself.

Feng Jiandong said: "How about I come and pick you up?"

Feng Zhengming shook his head: "No need, uncle. I can just borrow brother Luo Qing's bicycle to ride back. It's not very far."

Finally, the Feng family said goodbye to Luo Qing together, and Feng Jiandong drove everyone back to Grandpa Feng's house.

Feng Zhengming sent Luo Qing home. On the way home, the two of them naturally held hands.

After walking in silence for a while, Feng Zhengming spoke first: "I'm going to the army with my grandfather and my second aunt's house during the Chinese New Year. I'm going to make crispy pot in the next few days. I'll send a pot to your family before the New Year. You can eat it during the Chinese New Year. .”

Luo Qing was a little surprised: "You want to make a pot of cake for my family?"

Feng Zhengming nodded: "Yes, I was supposed to come to visit you during the New Year, but now I can't. I will make a crispy pan for your family to eat during the New Year. I will buy some gifts and deliver them to your home together later."

Luo Qing said: "Oh, what other gifts did you buy? No need."

Feng Zhengming said with a smile: "I have to buy gifts. After all, it is the Chinese New Year. We are not married yet, but as my boyfriend, I always have to express my gratitude during the Chinese New Year."

Luo Qing said, "What do you mean? My parents didn't say that they would visit grandpa during the Chinese New Year."

Feng Zhengming said: "Reciprocity is a courtesy. After I said it, when we come back after the new year, we can invite your family to my restaurant, or we can go to Brother Yan's restaurant together and treat your family to a good meal." "

Luo Qing pouted: "Better say goodbye. They brag about you to their relatives and friends all day long. If you invite them to Yan's Restaurant for a nice meal, won't they brag even more?"

After hearing this, Feng Zhengming couldn't help laughing when he saw Luo Qing curling her lips.

"Hahaha, isn't it nice of them to brag? It can be considered as helping me to promote myself."

Luo Qing said: "They are not helping you with publicity, they just want to show off in front of others and make others think they have found a capable son-in-law."

Feng Zhengming laughed: "Hahaha, this means that your parents have recognized me and regard me as their son-in-law."

Luo Qing instantly realized that what she said was wrong. She blushed and said quickly: "No, you are not my son-in-law yet."

Feng Zhengming said: "I don't care, you just said it, I take it seriously."

Luo Qing felt even more embarrassed and reached out to slap Feng Zhengming.

"You bad guy, did you do this on purpose?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and said: "Of course it was intentional. Did you just know that I am a bad guy today?"

Then he suddenly hugged Luo Qing, then lowered his head and kissed her.

Crackling.

Bursts of firecrackers woke up the young men and women who were immersed in intimacy.

Feng Zhengming looked at the shy Luo Qing, hugged her and continued walking towards her home.

Sent to the downstairs of Luo Qing's house, Luo Qing did not let Feng Zhengming send her upstairs.

"Don't go up there. If my parents see you coming, they will definitely nag you again. It's already so late, so you'd better go back first."

As she said this, Luo Qing pulled Feng Zhengming to the bicycle shed in their family courtyard and pushed her brother's bicycle to him.

"Okay, you can go back on my brother's bicycle. He won't ride it these days anyway."

Feng Zhengming had no choice but to obey Luo Qing's words, get on his bicycle and leave Luo Qing's family home first.

Luo Qing returned home alone. In addition to her parents and brother, Luo Qing's grandparents were also taken over by her parents.

Seeing Luo Qing come back, grandma immediately asked: "Qingqing is back? I heard that you have found a very capable boyfriend. He is the number one young chef in our province and has been on TV. Let's go have dinner with him tonight. Why didn’t he send you back?”

Luo Qing responded with a smile: "Grandma, he sent me downstairs. Because it was too late, he didn't know you and grandpa were there, so I asked him to go home first."

Then, without waiting for grandma to speak, Luo Qing said first: "Grandpa and grandma, don't worry. He said he would come to visit us before the New Year. He also said he would bring a crispy pot to our family to eat during the New Year. You can eat his during the New Year." craft."

Luo Wenhan listened to his sister's words and whispered beside him: "Are there any people who make crispy pots as gifts?"

When Luo Qing heard her brother's words, she said rudely: "It's his wish to make crispy pots. He also said that he won't just send crispy pots. Besides, he is not a rich man, he is a small businessman." , hand-made crispy pots are delivered during the Chinese New Year, which is also a token of my gratitude."

Luo Wenhan originally did not dare to have a direct conversation with his sister at home, but because his grandparents came, he became bolder.

But before he could say anything else this time, his father spoke first: "Okay, Xiao Feng is a thoughtful kid, and your sister and I are just boyfriend and girlfriend. Do you still want me to give you a big gift for your family during the Chinese New Year?"

When his father spoke, Luo Wenhan could only shut up and did not dare to say anything more.

Luo Qing's grandparents then asked some more about Feng Zhengming.

Luo Qing also explained everything to her grandparents.

The more my grandparents listened, the more satisfied they became with Feng Zhengming.

Seeing that his grandparents were satisfied, Luo Wenhan felt that his family status was becoming more and more precarious.

(End of this chapter)