Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

Xu Mingjie's experience in the restaurant has benefited him a lot. He has not only learned many new cooking skills, but also accumulated valuable practical experience. Although the work every day is very hard, he never feels bored and is getting closer to his dream step by step.

A few months later, He Yuzhu came to the restaurant to visit Xu Mingjie and was delighted to see him busy in the kitchen. Xu Mingjie was no longer an apprentice who could only help out, but was gradually growing into a real chef.

Xu Mingjie's days in the restaurant passed by quietly. He had completely integrated into the busy kitchen and became everyone's "right-hand man". Every morning, he was the first to arrive at the restaurant, carefully checking the kitchen equipment and ingredients to make sure everything was ready. As the days went by, his cooking skills became more and more sophisticated, sometimes even comparable to the chef's skills.

Despite this, Xu Mingjie remained humble. He knew that true cooking skills were not just about making delicious dishes, but about making every dish to perfection. Whenever he recalled He Yuzhu's guidance, He Yuzhu's focused expression and the exhortation to "work hard" would always come to his mind.

One day, the restaurant owner suddenly found Xu Mingjie and invited him to participate in the preparation of an important banquet. It was a high-end private banquet, and the customers had extremely high requirements for the dishes. Even every dish on the menu had to undergo strict review. The owner hoped that Xu Mingjie could be responsible for several of the main dishes, which was a huge test for Xu Mingjie.

"Mingjie, this banquet is a great opportunity for our restaurant. If it goes well, it will not only enhance our reputation, but also yours." The boss said to him earnestly. He was a little excited and a little nervous. He knew that this opportunity was hard-won. It was not only a stage for him to show himself, but also a severe test of his cooking skills.

During those days, Xu Mingjie put almost all his energy into preparing the dishes. He repeatedly studied the preferences of customers, adjusted the details of the recipes, and even experimented with the presentation of the dishes. His kitchen was filled with the strong smell of fireworks, and sweat soaked his clothes, but he did not feel tired at all, because a strong fighting spirit burned in his heart.

During the preparation process, Xu Mingjie kept communicating with other chefs to discuss how to make each dish the best. They experimented and adjusted at the same time, and finally determined the plan for all the dishes. Xu Mingjie knew that this was not only a competition of cooking skills, but also a team collaboration.

On the day of the banquet, Xu Mingjie and the kitchen team arrived early. The banquet hall was magnificent, and the guests were dressed in gorgeous clothes and chatting happily. He took a deep breath to keep himself calm. He knew that everything that followed depended on their performance in the kitchen.

When the first dish, steamed sea bass, was served, Xu Mingjie specifically asked the waiter to adjust the angle of the fish dish to be more delicate to ensure the best visual effect. He stood quietly in the corner of the kitchen, waiting for the guests' reaction. At that moment, his heartbeat accelerated and his palms were slightly sweaty, but his face remained calm.

"This fish is really delicious and steamed to perfection!" Soon after, he heard the guests' praise.

At that moment, Xu Mingjie's tension eased a little, but he quickly calmed down and focused on the next dish. He knew that the banquet was not over yet, and each of the next dishes had to maintain the same standard.

When the last dessert, "Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin", was served, Xu Mingjie finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that almost all the leftovers on the table were swept away, he felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment. It felt like a long marathon had finally reached the finish line, and his sweat and hard work were rewarded.

After the banquet, the restaurant owner walked into the kitchen and patted Xu Mingjie on the shoulder, his eyes full of satisfaction: "Mingjie, today's banquet was very successful and the guests were very satisfied. Your performance really exceeded my expectations."

Xu Mingjie smiled slightly, his inner pride was beyond words. He realized that this success was not only his personal victory, but also the result of the hard work of the entire team. But he also understood that this was just the beginning, and there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future. Xu Mingjie's position in the restaurant became more and more solid, and gradually, he began to get involved in the preparation of more complex and delicate dishes. Not only did he strive for excellence in cooking, he also began to think about how to incorporate his own creativity into traditional dishes. He tried to combine different ingredients to create some unique flavors, which made his cooking more unique.

Once, Xu Mingjie tried to make an improved version of "Kung Pao Chicken". He added some Western seasonings and cooking techniques to the traditional recipe, hoping to create a novel taste. When he served the dish, everyone in the kitchen was attracted by the unique aroma.

"Mingjie, the smell of this dish makes people salivate!" an old chef couldn't help but praise.

Xu Mingjie smiled, brought the dish to the tasting table in the restaurant, and invited everyone to taste it. Everyone praised the dish and said it was a bold and successful attempt.

At that moment, Xu Mingjie felt a sense of satisfaction he had never felt before. He realized that cooking skills are not only about inheritance and replication, but also about innovation and breakthrough. He was full of confidence in his future and believed that he had the ability to go further and become a real chef.

However, despite Xu Mingjie's remarkable progress in cooking, he always thought of He Yuzhu in the courtyard. It was He Yuzhu who taught him the basics of cooking and who always supported him silently behind the scenes. Xu Mingjie knew that everything he had achieved now was inseparable from He Yuzhu's teachings and encouragement.

One day, Xu Mingjie suddenly remembered He Yuzhu's words "Xin Jiner". That night, after finishing work at the restaurant, he rushed back to the courtyard. Pushing open the gate, the familiar scene came into view. The courtyard was still so warm and quiet. He Yuzhu was sitting in the yard, drinking tea leisurely. "I'm back." Xu Mingjie walked up and said with a smile.

He Yuzhu looked up at him, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "Mingjie, you have changed a lot. How have you been during this period?"

Xu Mingjie sat next to He Yuzhu and began to talk about his experience in the restaurant. He excitedly talked about the challenges of participating in banquets and shared his attempts at innovative dishes. He Yuzhu listened, nodded, and smiled with satisfaction.