Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle
Chapter 94 - 76: Having Disciples Makes a Difference (Extra for Patron Lord Baby!)

Chapter 94: Chapter 76: Having Disciples Makes a Difference (Extra for Patron Lord Baby!)

In the end, the first serious attempt by Qin Huai which resulted in a perfectly botched broth didn’t become the eagerly anticipated random soup of the evening but was enthusiastically divided among his friends and relatives.

The members of this friends and family group included: Chen Huihong, Chen Huixi, Qin Luo, Ouyang, Qin Congwen, and Luo Jun.

Zhao Rong doesn’t drink soup at night.

As for why Luo Jun was involved, it was because Chen Huihong was fond of sharing moments on her social media. Her feed included community committee work matters, Huihui’s daily life, special discount products from group buys, and recently, a lot of recommendations for dishes from Yunzhong Restaurant.

We could say that Chen Huihong contributed significantly to the Yunzhong Restaurant’s revenue increase.

As soon as Chen Huihong heard that the broth was being prepared for Longevity Noodles and other snacks requiring broth, she immediately shared it on social media.

And Luo Jun is an intense internet surfer.

If Qin Huai hadn’t been upfront with him, Luo Jun might not have insisted on having a bowl himself. Now both sides were candid with each other — I know you have a system, and you know I’m not human, our relationship is close enough to consider having a bowl of chicken soup, right?

Anyway, Luo Jun didn’t even need to leave; Zhang Shumei would come to pick it up.

Ouyang was stunned upon learning there was a bowl reserved for Luo Jun from such a precious broth.

Oh my, you have to know this pot of soup... Luoluo is supposed to drink 3 bowls of it, 3 bowls! Ouyang initially planned to pack two servings to take back to his parents along with some fruit and recharge cards, but before he could, Luo Jun had already packed his share.

"Qin Huai, when did you get so chummy with Old Luo?" Ouyang exclaimed.

Qin Huai mentioned that a lot happened over the past two days without anyone knowing.

You know, our worldview in this world has changed, right?

"I think Mr. Luo is quite nice," Qin Huai said sincerely.

As a Bifang, although Luo Jun could be a bit temperamental, somewhat unpleasant in his words, fond of personal attacks, and rather aloof, he was generally a good person with a big heart for his neighbors.

Ouyang’s face was full of disbelief — do you know what he did to me a few days ago? Do you know how much he hurt my tender heart?

No, you don’t. And you even packed a big thermal container of soup for him!

Ouyang silently shed two tears in his heart.

"How do you find this soup?" Qin Huai asked.

"It’s really quite good," Ouyang replied.

He genuinely found it quite delicious. Like Qin Luo, Ouyang is a meat lover; chicken soup, especially prepared with a high broth, tastes good to him, even if Qin Huai’s cooking was just average.

"I remember you telling me that your health metrics were pretty normal during your last check-up this year," Qin Huai mentioned.

"Indeed," Ouyang proudly declared, "I’m healthy, love exercising, my blood sugar, lipids, blood pressure, and uric acid levels are quite normal. The doctor even praised me, saying it’s rare to find such a healthy young person like me these days!"

Qin Huai nodded in satisfaction: "I’ve already told Sister Hong, starting tomorrow, if you have time, come over for some soup. I make broth every afternoon."

Ouyang: ?

"Luoluo has gained weight again this summer, and I can’t possibly perfect this broth within a year or half, unlike the blitz training for snacks where a couple of months can suffice."

"I’m worried that letting Luoluo help me taste would turn her into a little fatty. However, I now need someone to help me taste the broth, and relying solely on my taste might be biased. Your palate is accommodating, so dropping by for soup tomorrow afternoon shouldn’t be an issue, right?"

Ouyang: ?

You’re worried about turning Luoluo into a little fatty but not about me turning into a big fatty?

Qin Huai, you truly are... my brother from another mother!

"Good brother, I knew you’d think of me first for a treat like this!" To demonstrate his keenness on drinking soup, Ouyang lifted his bowl and chugged the soup down.

"Entrust such a monumental task to me, and you’re absolutely right!"

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Now he had someone to taste test, but the question of how to practice remained.

After Zheng Da shared Master Huang’s WeChat with Qin Huai, he promptly added him, but Master Huang seemed busy, and by the time he accepted the request, Qin Huai was already asleep.

When Qin Huai woke up and sent a message the next morning, Master Huang wasn’t awake yet.

However, Master Huang woke up quite early, replying before 6 AM.

Compared to Zheng Da, Master Huang evidently knew better how to teach apprentices.

Should you inquire Zheng Da about dough issues, his response would likely be vague, suggesting it depends, it’s hard to say, it’s about the feel, it’s that particular feel, not this feel; do you understand the feel I’m referring to?

Before Zheng Da returned to Gusu, any kitchen conversation with Qin Huai left Qin Luo completely bewildered.

It was practically encrypted conversation.

But Master Huang was different.

He could genuinely clarify where the problem was and how to fix it.

Since Qin Huai had never undergone systematic training, when he sensed an issue, he wouldn’t know exactly where it lay.

For example, failing with Chicken Soup Noodles and Dream Come True Sesame Bun, Qin Huai knew his fire control wasn’t up to par, resulting in chicken broth that didn’t match the noodles or sautéed minced meat that didn’t suit the bun, but he couldn’t specifically articulate his problems.

Making broth, Qin Huai felt his steps were correct but couldn’t find the right feel.

Sautéing minced meat, he felt unfamiliar with the pan, lacking the right feel.

In a way, Qin Huai’s expression resembled Zheng Da’s, focusing on whether you understand the feel he’s referring to.

In such circumstances, Qin Huai encountered someone who could break things down and explain them in detail for the first time.

Master Huang was that kind of person.

After a video conference, Huang Shengli immediately pinpointed Qin Huai’s major issue: an unsteady foundation, simply lacking enough practice.

Since Zheng Da had told Huang Shengli that Qin Huai was self-taught, Huang Shengli spent over an hour having his senior apprentice act as a teaching model.

Whatever he mentioned, the senior apprentice demonstrated, and through the video, he elaborated on the types, standards, and relationship between fire control and ingredients, and their specific applications.

It was almost like writing a thesis.

Huang Shengli informed Qin Huai that for a professional meat chef, making broth is a fairly challenging skill.

The entry barrier for making broth is low, but it’s challenging to master, and the potential is even higher.

The broth required for Longevity Noodles doesn’t have very high demands, but being a novice meat chef, Qin Huai’s fire control entirely relied on his years of pastry experience and his intuition.

The task he was undertaking was akin to a game player just exiting the beginner village and attempting to take on a big boss straight away.

Huang Shengli suggested that Qin Huai should focus less on mastering broth initially, but rather build a fundamental groundwork.

Certainly, he didn’t need to start from scratch, but understanding the characteristics of each ingredient while cooking was essential.

Huang Shengli advised Qin Huai to start by making various kinds of meat soups, like beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and duck soup. With a more precise grasp of the ingredients, he could produce better broth.

This was the method his apprentices learned by, and Master Huang had a tried-and-tested standardized teaching procedure, incredibly reliable.

Of course, making a pot of broth every day was also permissible, but it should be paired with practicing other things to improve more quickly.

Huang Shengli’s suggestion gave Qin Huai an epiphany.

This is what a renowned teacher is!

This is the realization that a master shows you the way, but the practice is up to the individual!

This is what a formal training background feels like!

The feeling is simply... wonderful!

Master Huang is indeed worthy of being a senior; diligently sticking to his chef position for years, mentoring many apprentices, teaching them with dedication, and earning his reputation as a great teacher!

Apprentices trained by him are indeed different!

"Thank you, Master Huang."

After a laborious afternoon of broth teaching, Qin Huai sincerely expressed his gratitude.

"It’s nothing much, just moving my lips, not tiring," Master Huang chuckled, "My junior hasn’t taught apprentices before, lacks experience. When he mentioned how he ’taught’ you yesterday, it was utterly backward; misleading young people."

Master Huang sneaked a diss at his junior.

"I didn’t really teach much, just set a practice direction. Xiao Qin, practice diligently, and if you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to me on WeChat. Not many pastry chefs nowadays dedicate effort and time to learn broth making. When you have time, visit Gusu, I’ll personally cook you some signature dishes to try," Huang Shengli said cheerfully, "You can also stay a few days, selling snacks at our restaurant."

Qin Huai: Am I now the randomly appearing pastry chef?

"Sure," Qin Huai agreed readily, "I’ll definitely go over when I have time, so I can also let you taste my cooking."

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