Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle
Chapter 313 - 196: The Grand Issue at the Start of the Year_3

Chapter 313: Chapter 196: The Grand Issue at the Start of the Year_3

"But the guo’er you just tasted doesn’t reflect my true abilities. At my current level, I couldn’t make guo’er with that flavor; much of the credit goes to Master Huang Shengli."

"These snacks, including the Three Meat Buns and the Fermented Rice with Steamed Buns you had earlier, are more representative of my usual standard."

"It’s not as good as you might think, and you might be disappointed."

Xu Cheng laughed, "Do you know that if you hadn’t said that, you might be on the cover of the major magazine issue at the start of next year?"

"The snack called guo’er that you served just now, combined with your age and the story you told me about learning to cook, would definitely move me. ’Taste’ could even delay its publication to allow me to write you a three-page food review, putting you on the cover and making you famous worldwide."

"In the next Chef Record selection, your name would definitely be on the list. Those judges would do it just for the sake of the cover, even if you’re not qualified. Even being 100th would get you ranked."

"You initially told me that this snack was made by you and Master Huang Shengli together."

"You don’t need to emphasize it again. Even if later I find that your other snacks aren’t as high-quality, that’s my oversight. And as long as you don’t say anything, I believe I probably wouldn’t find out, because many chefs indeed push a dish to its peak."

"With your connections at Huang Ji, without you needing to say a word, everyone, including Master Huang Shengli, would help cover for you."

Qin Huai nodded, "I know, and I also know that maybe in a few years, I’ll truly have such culinary skills. But at least today, the person who contributed most to the guo’er you ate was Master Huang Shengli."

"I’m not that eager to be on the cover of ’Taste’ next year’s major issue," Qin Huai said.

That was definitely the truth.

Qin Huai wasn’t short of money, Luo Jun’s inheritance was there, and even if Qin Huai sold snacks for 50 years, he might not earn that much.

He didn’t really want to be famous either; the business at Huang Ji and Yunzhong Restaurant was already too good, any better, and the pastry chefs would be exhausted.

Qin Huai continued, "If possible, I would like you to write more about Master Huang Shengli and Master Zheng Da when reviewing my work, as their skills are far superior to mine, and they both were involved in the snacks I made."

"Do you know what the cover of the ’Taste’ major issue means to a chef?" Xu Cheng replied, looking at Qin Huai.

"I think I have some idea."

Xu Cheng shook his head, "You don’t know."

"I’m afraid you’ll regret it once you do."

Qin Huai shook his head firmly, "I won’t."

Xu Cheng smiled.

Looking at Qin Huai, he said firmly, "Master Qin, you will definitely become an extremely outstanding pastry chef."

"Even if your skills aren’t as impressive as I imagined, you... no, I should say Huang Ji, also deserves to be on the cover of ’Taste’ major issue next year."

"After all, what moved me was the guo’er earlier, whether it was made entirely by you or jointly with Master Huang Shengli, it deserves to be on the cover."

"Otherwise, in ten or so years when you become renowned, people might criticize me for not recognizing gold and jade when I had the chance."

"I am, after all, the recognized Bo Le who created the Eight Treasure Chestnut Pigeon myth; how could I treat a young Ferghana horse as an ordinary horse?"

Xu Cheng turned to a new page in his notebook and wrote "guo’er" in big letters, holding his pen, "Now, let’s start the formal interview."

"Master Qin, could you introduce what kind of snack guo’er is and the roles of pastry and meat cooking in it?"

"..."

After talking for an hour and a half, Qin Huai felt his mouth getting dry as he left the 888 private room. He was about to go downstairs to the kitchen to find Huang Shengli when he turned and saw Huang Shengli sitting in the opposite 666 private room.

The room not only had Huang Shengli but also Zheng Da.

Zheng Da said smugly to Huang Shengli, "It’s definitely because I’m a good teacher; the most you could teach is fire control. The formal pastry work I taught after all. Alas, it’s just that the season isn’t right now; if we came half a month earlier, it would have been just the right time for Crab Dumplings!"

With good manners, Huang Shengli agreed, "Yes, yes, yes, all your teaching. In the future, you can also stir the filling for the guo’er; I suppose you know the big spoon stir-frying technique too."

Hmm, a bit of sarcasm was mixed in with the good manners.

Zheng Da: ...

"Master Huang, Master Zheng." Qin Huai pushed open the slightly ajar door, and both stopped talking immediately.

"Finished already? How long has it been? Oh, almost two hours; when Senior Brother had his interview with Xu Cheng, wasn’t it for a whole afternoon? This is too much favoritism!" Zheng Da began calculating the time.

"The interview isn’t over yet," Qin Huai said, "I just wanted to find both of you, especially since Master Zheng is here too, which is great; I was worried about how to call you in there."

"Mr. Xu next wants to interview both of you, please go in quickly." Qin Huai didn’t mention that Xu Cheng only wanted to interview Huang Shengli, and Zheng Da was just an add-on.

Doesn’t matter, since they’re here, might as well send them both in.

Zheng Da & Huang Shengli: ?

"I’ve agreed with Mr. Xu that the focus of this food review isn’t on me, it’s on Huang Ji."

"And it’s for next year’s major issue cover!"

Huang Shengli: !

Huang Shengli felt his back was completely healed, without any issue, as he stood up with great spirit, confidently walking towards the opposite room.

Feeling like he was packaged in, Zheng Da: ...

Zheng Da closely followed.

It doesn’t matter about packaging; this is the cover of the major issue! It definitely deserves to be presented at the master’s grave.

Such a significant report, how can it have only Huang Shengli featured!

He was the pastry chef personally trained by the master!

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