Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

At the same time, it was also to select a contestant who could represent the hotel in the upcoming large-scale cooking competition. The news of this competition immediately caused an uproar in the kitchen, and everyone started talking about it.

"Mingjie, will you participate?" asked a young chef, his eyes full of anticipation.

Xu Mingjie nodded, but a complex emotion flashed through his heart. He knew that participating in this competition meant that he would face his master, He Yuzhu. Although he was confident in his cooking skills, he always had a deep respect for He Yuzhu.

The news of the competition also reached He Yuzhu's ears. After listening, he smiled and said to Xu Mingjie: "Mingjie, you must perform well this time and strive to get a good ranking."

Xu Mingjie raised his head, looked into He Yuzhu's eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Brother He, will you participate too?"

He Yuzhu laughed and waved his hands: "I am old and I won't argue with you young people. But I want to see what new tricks you can come up with."

Xu Mingjie felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He knew that He Yuzhu was actually trying to relieve his pressure and not let him be bound by the master-disciple relationship. But even so, Xu Mingjie still felt an invisible pressure slowly accumulating in his heart. He knew in his heart that this was not just a game, but also a self-challenge.

As the day of the competition drew closer, Xu Mingjie's preparations became more intense. He came to the kitchen early every day, tried various new dishes, and repeatedly adjusted the recipes. He knew that this competition was not only to win honors, but also to prove himself and everything he had learned over the years.

On the night before the competition, Xu Mingjie stayed alone in the kitchen, the light shining on his workbench. He focused on the ingredients in front of him, thinking about the last details in his mind. He was still a little uneasy, but more of a desire for the unknown. He wanted to know if he could surpass himself in this competition and reach a new height.

"Mingjie, are you still busy?" He Yuzhu's voice came from behind. Xu Mingjie turned around and saw He Yuzhu standing at the door, looking at him with a smile. "I want to try the final seasoning again." Xu Mingjie said with a bit of nervousness in his voice.

He Yuzhu came over, stood beside him, looked at the dish in his hand, and said softly: "Mingjie, the competition is not to prove anything, but to enjoy the process. Remember, the dishes are for people to eat, not for yourself to prove. He was shocked and nodded. He knew what He Yuzhu meant, and he also understood that in the process of pursuing perfection, he might have lost the pure love for food itself.

On the day of the competition, the atmosphere in the restaurant was extremely lively. All the chefs showed their best and the kitchen was filled with a strong competitive atmosphere. Xu Mingjie stood in front of his workbench and told himself that no matter what the result was, he would go all out.

The competition started, and everyone was busy at their own table. Xu Mingjie was concentrating on each step, his movements were steady and powerful, as if all the anxiety was thrown behind him at this moment. He was completely immersed in the world of cooking without any distractions.

Before they knew it, the competition was drawing to a close, and all the contestants began to prepare their dishes, ready to present their works to the judges. At this moment, He Yuzhu walked up to Xu Mingjie's workbench with a sly smile in his eyes.

"Mingjie, I also prepared a dish. I wonder if you are interested in trying it?" He Yuzhu said.

Xu Mingjie was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Of course I have to try Brother He's cooking!"

He Yuzhu brought out a plate of exquisite dishes and placed it in front of Xu Mingjie. The dish had an attractive color and a fragrant aroma, and it was obvious that it was a masterpiece that had been carefully prepared. Xu Mingjie gently picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, and immediately felt a strong and fresh fragrance spreading in his mouth. That taste was both familiar and new, and it made him feel a little dazed for a moment.

"How about it? Any ideas?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile.

Xu Mingjie closed his eyes, savored the flavor carefully, and then said slowly: "Brother He, this dish is better than I thought. The taste is rich and the flavors are very harmonious."

He Yuzhu nodded and said with a smile: "Have you noticed that this dish actually uses several of the seasonings you usually use?"

Xu Mingjie was stunned when he heard this, and he immediately understood something. He savored the taste of the dish again, and indeed found that it contained several of his commonly used seasonings. He Yuzhu actually used his own style to make a more outstanding dish. You..." Xu Mingjie was speechless for a moment, with mixed feelings in his heart.

He Yuzhu patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Mingjie, cooking is not a simple accumulation of skills, but requires the understanding of integration and innovation. You have done very well, but don't stop where you are, keep moving forward."

Xu Mingjie looked down at his dishes, feeling a sense of emotion. He understood that He Yuzhu was not only reminding him to keep moving forward, but was also telling him through practical actions how to inject new vitality into his own style.

After the competition, the judges evaluated each dish. In the end, Xu Mingjie's work received high praise, but the first place went to He Yuzhu's "accidental" dish.

"It seems that Brother He is still more skilled." Xu Mingjie said with a smile, but there was no trace of disappointment in his heart. Instead, he was full of expectations for the future.

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Mingjie, this is just a competition, it doesn't mean anything. There is no end to the road of cooking. What matters is how you continue on this road. A new fire ignited in his eyes. He knew that he still had a long way to go and a lot to learn. He would not stop because of the result of a competition, but would continue to work hard on this road and constantly pursue excellence.

After the competition, Xu Mingjie's life gradually returned to normal, but his state of mind had changed subtly. The competition brought him a lot of inspiration, especially He Yuzhu's words, which gave him a deeper understanding of cooking. He understood that he was no longer a chef who only pursued skills and taste, but should pay more attention to the essence of ingredients and the feelings they bring to people.

One day, the restaurant received a special order from an old customer. This customer has been fond of eating pig intestines for many years and always orders one dish every time he comes. But this time, he specifically asked for the pig intestines to be cooked lighter because he was not feeling well recently and could not eat anything too greasy.