Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle
Chapter 271 - 181: Two More Recipes (Extra for Clan Leader Helping Xiao Liu Graduate Successfully!)

Chapter 271: Chapter 181: Two More Recipes (Extra for Clan Leader Helping Xiao Liu Graduate Successfully!)

After Qin Huai left the memory, he subconsciously glanced at Luo Jun and Chen Huihong by the dining table. Both were eating as usual, with Chen Huihong happily cracking sunflower seeds.

Noticing Qin Huai watching her, Chen Huihong asked with interest, "The plot is quite captivating. Why do I feel you seem a bit reluctant to leave it?"

Qin Huai admitted that he indeed felt a bit reluctant because he hadn’t yet seen Master Jing make the Dingsheng Cake.

He wondered how many more days Gong Liang could enjoy these treats, each day a different snack, all the way until Jinling...

Gong Liang’s life seemed truly blessed!

To encounter someone like Master Jing—a kind-hearted person with exquisite culinary skills—during a low point in life is an encouragement worth any cost.

No wonder Zheng Da was unwilling to make snacks for Gong Liang; he’d already enjoyed enough good things in his youth, so eating less after achieving financial freedom seemed appropriate.

"Yes, it’s quite fascinating." Qin Huai nodded affirmatively. "Sister Hong, let me first check the recipe I’ve obtained, and then I’ll talk to you about it."

Chen Huihong nodded and continued cracking sunflower seeds.

Qin Huai opened the game panel and flipped to the gallery.

Now he had unlocked 5 illustrations.

Surname: Gong Liang

Species: Scammer

Status: Accelerating awakening

Memory: 1/?

Recipe: Crab Dumplings, Three Meat Buns (Click for details)

Gift: None

Qin Huai first clicked on Crab Dumplings.

[Crab Dumplings S-grade]

Creator: Jinglixiang/Jiang Weijin

Dish details: A heartfelt creation by Jiang Weijin, the most promising heir of Jiang Chengde’s mastery at Taifeng Building. To encourage the younger generation Gong Liang, whom he watched grow up, to overcome difficulties and not lose hope in life, Jiang Weijin pondered for over a month and finally devised the snack encouragement method, with Crab Dumplings being his first successful attempt. The highly challenging seasoning coupled with care from an elder made the Crab Dumplings a beacon for Gong Liang’s future. It might not be the best snack he ever tasted, but it’s his favorite and most unforgettable. Consuming this dish allows one to feel the care from others and has a certain probability of boosting morale.

Daily production limit: (0/1111)

It turned out to be S-grade Crab Dumplings!

At this point, Qin Huai was not just jealous; he was incredibly jealous.

No wonder Zheng Da and Huang Shengli said they might never surpass Master Jing in their lifetime. Reaching an A-grade dish is already a goal many chefs strive for in their careers, but an S-grade dish?

This is literally a god of culinary arts in existence.

Even if it’s not S-grade, just reaching the level of S is standing at the top of the pyramid.

The pinnacle of pinnacles!

However...

Why does Master Jing have two names?

Jinglixiang/Jiang Weijin.

Jiang Weijin, Jiang Weiming, putting these two names together, it could not be more obvious.

Qin Huai finally realized why he felt Jiang Weijin looked familiar in the memory; he somewhat resembled Jiang Weiming. However, Qin Huai saw the young version of Jiang Weiming, while the Jinglixiang in Gong Liang’s memory was already over fifty.

These two are biological brothers!

The details in the dish even specifically mentioned Jiang Chengde, the only officially recognized Master by the game system whom Qin Huai had touched upon, as the creator of an S-grade snack.

All surnamed Jiang, it’s highly likely they are father and son.

Is the Jiang family really that impressive?

The father is a Master of the generation, and the two sons, a Red Case Master and a dual expert in both pastry and meat cooking, this is some supreme culinary family gene.

Qin Huai also recalled the Fermented Rice with Steamed Buns recipe he obtained belonging to Qin Wan, who was Jiang Chengde’s wife.

Now, besides tree bark, Qin Huai had obtained a total of 8 recipes, with 6 coming from this family. The second recipe he already glimpsed was also S-grade.

In other words, all B-grade or higher recipes Qin Huai obtained came from this family.

Such is the significance!

Qin Huai was genuinely astonished.

Astonished, he continued to read on.

[Three Meat Buns S-grade]

Creator: Jinglixiang/Jiang Weijin

Dish details: A heartfelt creation by Jiang Weijin, the most promising heir of Jiang Chengde’s mastery at Taifeng Building. To encourage the younger generation Gong Liang, encouraging him never to lose heart and keep striving, Jiang Weijin spent enormous resources and subsidized using his own funds, bought the finest refined flour, aged chicken, pork belly, and fresh crunchy bamboo shoots, and crafted a limited taste unmatched by ordinary households even during the New Year—a deluxe version of Three Meat Buns. The deluxe Three Meat Buns became an unforgettable taste before Gong Liang’s rise to wealth, a driving force for hard work, but due to high costs and financial constraints, he couldn’t enjoy it for a full month, ultimately becoming a regret, which made its place in his heart far less than Crab Dumplings. For meat lovers, consuming this dish provides extra fulfillment.

Daily production limit: (0/1111)

The deluxe version of Three Meat Buns!

From the moment he read the dish details, Qin Huai knew the era of Five Fillings Bun had ended.

Five Fillings Bun is fine, but sorry, Three Meat Buns has its deluxe version.

S-grade deluxe version!

The gospel of meat lovers, the deluxe version!

Upon seeing this buff, Qin Huai knew that Three Meat Buns might not be Gong Liang’s favorite, but it would surely become Luoluo’s favorite.

Now that crab is going out of season, there’s no time to practice Crab Dumplings, but winter bamboo shoots are in season. This season’s winter bamboo shoots are crisp and tender, perfect for the deluxe Three Meat Buns.

Practice, everything can be practiced!

Three Meat Buns requires a balanced development of yeast, Fire Control, and seasoning, even Knife Skills, just what Qin Huai needs.

This winter vacation is destined to be colorful for Luoluo because her brother has already found the perfect recipe for her!

If it wasn’t too late now, Qin Huai would have wanted to watch the tutorial videos twice, then practice making it once.

Although Jinglixiang, no, he should be called by his real name now.

Although Jiang Weijin’s culinary level is not as great as his father Jiang Chengde, but Master Jiang’s techniques are understandable for Qin Huai!

Understanding is more important than anything.

Chen Huihong and Luo Jun watched Qin Huai, who went from being shocked to excited, to confused, then shocked again, and finally enthusiastic, wearing every expression on his face like a data analysis chart, yet not saying a word.

Luo Jun tapped the table impatiently and said, "Explanation!"

Qin Huai began to recite the dish details.

Then he shared the information he knew.

Luo Jun, thoughtfully listening, murmured, "So close in Gusu, how could they not find him? The people Jiang Weiming hired for searching were freeloaders?"

Qin Huai: ...

Is Gusu really close to Shu?

"Master Jing wasn’t initially in Gusu, and when Master Jiang was looking for people, it was during wartime. Not finding them was normal."

"Unfortunately, the two brothers never got to reunite. Master Jiang Weijin has been deceased for decades." Qin Huai felt a twinge of sadness at this thought, and sighed.

Luo Jun glanced at Qin Huai: "Who told you they were just two brothers?"

"Jiang Weiming had six brothers. If I recall correctly, Jiang Weijin was his second elder brother, with four younger brothers below him."

Qin Huai: !!!

There are five more with such impressive culinary skills?!

"They got separated while fleeing. Jiang Weiming’s eldest brother’s child got lost; his eldest brother and sister-in-law got separated while searching for the child. The fourth, fifth, and sixth brothers were in poor health; the seventh was too young, with two contracting dysentery, likely in dire straits, and Jiang Weiming was kidnapped by mountain bandits while seeking a doctor."

"Back then, he focused on finding his two elder brothers, as he hadn’t expected the younger ones to survive."

"And what about Jiang Chengde?" Qin Huai pursued further.

"Jiang Chengde was already a renowned top chef before the fall of Beiping, drawing countless high officials and nobles. If he had survived and escaped to the south, he would have surely left traces."

"Jiang Weiming searched for many years without any news, so he’s likely deceased."

Qin Huai could only sigh once more.

Chen Huihong comforted, "Times were truly chaotic, and it was indeed easy to die. I was cautious, yet even I was shot dead by bandits."

Qin Huai: ...

Great comfort, please don’t comfort next time.

Qin Huai turned to Luo Jun: "Mr. Luo, do you remember where Jiang Weiming settled back then?"

Luo Jun: ?

"It’s been nearly 60 years. Do you really think Jiang Weiming is still alive?" Luo Jun was shocked. "If he were alive, he’d be 90 now."

"And you’re alive too," Chen Huihong retorted.

Luo Jun: ??

"Just search, Xiao Qin was fated to obtain their recipes, and if he’s truly alive, he can acknowledge kin. Although it’s 60 years late and Jiang Weijin is no longer around, he still has disciples who can recognize kin on their master’s behalf."

"Even if Jiang Weiming is gone, the disciples of both can acknowledge each other, being from the same school." Chen Huihong added.

Luo Jun said nothing further, nodded, "I’ll ask Zhang Shumei to contact a private investigator tomorrow."

Now it was Qin Huai’s turn to be surprised.

Zhang Shumei has such connections?

No wonder she’s been the unanimously recognized, most desirable nanny to hire for years in Yunzhong District!

"Right, now Gong Liang’s status is ’accelerating awakening’, what does that mean? Does it mean my task didn’t interfere with his awakening?" Qin Huai inquired.

"No kidding." Luo Jun rolled his eyes, "Wasn’t it clear when you watched the memory?"

"Gong Liang doesn’t need your help to awaken, someone else has already helped him."

"Even if he had any great troubles in his first life, Jiang Weijin helped him through them. Without you, Gong Liang might wake decades later; with you, he’ll likely awaken within a few years."

"With or without you, it’s just a matter of time."

"You are not his benefactor, Jiang Weijin is."

"So don’t worry too much; just focus on making snacks honestly. If you can make S-grade Crab Dumplings and S-grade Three Meat Buns, Gong Liang would surely awaken after just one bite."

"Exactly!" Chen Huihong nodded affirmatively, "Then he’d give you 10% of his inheritance."

"So, Xiao Qin, when do you plan to start practicing the Three Meat Buns? I’ll also see if my brother can source suitable aged chickens and pork belly for you."

Qin Huai: ...

Sister Hong, you really stick to your principles, not spending a penny.

Let Luo Jun look for people, and let her brother provide the ingredients.

All she does is eat.

The calculations you Plant Spirits make, even I, the typical system novel male lead, can hear them.