Siheyuan: Me! He Yuzhu defies fate and changes destiny

He then added, "On the day of your departure ceremony, you will become the honorary chef of this restaurant.

You have to understand that once you become the honorary chef of Hongbinlou, you will

You can’t show up in other restaurants anymore—otherwise the reputation you’ve built up will be tarnished.

There is still a way out if you give up now.

But if you don't want to continue to be a chef,

Then you can take over this position because you can receive monthly salary even if you become an honorary chef.

According to the industry regulations, you don't have to worry about anything, but if you want to take your cooking skills out for practice,

I advise you to consider it carefully.

Now that you are a master chef, you must be prepared for enemies in this industry.

Don't worry about me, I will be fine, Manager Gu will not treat me casually."

Listening to Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu was deeply moved: He never thought that his master would consider his interests so much.

He Yuzhu said:

"I understand. Thank you for your concern, Master."

"Teacher, don't worry, I'm telling the truth. I'm going to college, and Manager Gu promised me that even if I don't pass the exam, he will still give me the treatment of chief chef.

This is good. Besides, if I really get into college, I won’t be a full-time chef anymore.

I come back occasionally to help you and your wife cook, or to satisfy the cravings of little Yu Shui.

I haven’t thought about getting rich as a chef yet.”

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Tian Zehua realized that judging from He Yuzhu's current income level, many industries really cannot compare with him.

Since He Yuzhu plans to stop working as a chef, he must have considered it carefully.

Then Tian Zehua said:

“Okay, since you have such a plan, then follow Manager Gu’s advice and accept the position of honorary chef.

However, if you want to resume your job as a chef, there are only two possibilities: either Hongbinlou goes bankrupt, or they take the initiative to terminate their cooperation with you.

Of course, the latter scenario is highly unrealistic.

As long as the owner of Hongbinlou is not mentally ill, this situation is unlikely to happen.

This means that as a chef, you can hardly do without Hongbinlou.

Are you okay with that?"

Deep down, He Yuzhu knew that one day Hongbinlou would be taken over by the state. At that time, he would probably be excluded and could only receive salary for a period of time as an arrangement.

That doesn't seem bad.

So He Yuzhu nodded and responded:

"Teacher, I have thought about it carefully. Don't worry, if I really can't survive, I will go back to my old job!"

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Tian Zehua sighed and said:

"Alas, you have grown up. I just hope that you understand all the good and bad things. You decide the path you want to take. I just hope that you will not regret it!"

Facing Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu smiled mysteriously and said:

"Teacher, please believe me, I will never have any regrets!"

After saying this, he talked with Tian Zehua for a while, and then the teacher suggested: "How about I discuss with Manager Gu and let you close the business for a month and a half to concentrate on preparing for the exam?"

But He Yuzhu rejected this proposal:

"No need for that. I'm already receiving a master's salary. It would be embarrassing if I did nothing!"

After listening to He Yuzhu's explanation, Tian Zehua nodded in agreement and said:

"Since you have thought it through, I will respect your decision.

If there's anything you need my help with, feel free to let me know.

I will do my best to support you!"

He Yuzhu knew that his master was truly kind to him, so he replied:

"Teacher, please relax, I will never hold back on your help when I need it.

I'll go take care of the rain now, and I'll start a new workday tomorrow!"

Tian Zehua nodded and said:

"Okay, get busy!"

*

The next day, He Yuzhu began his first day of work as an advanced master, and his daily routine was the same as usual.

He still persists in practicing his superb cutting technique.

At this time, a deputy chef raised a question:

"Master He, you are now the chief figure of Hongbinlou, why are you still doing these things?"

He Yuzhu tried to explain while chopping vegetables:

“Remember that knowledge is limitless, and culinary skills may also have a deeper realm, because in any field, there is always either progress or regression.

If you stop studying hard, it will be a shame to fall behind in skills!"

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, everyone felt guilty, as if they had been inadvertently infected with laziness.

Looking at He Yuzhu again, his craftsmanship has long surpassed Tian Zehua, yet he can still be so humble.

The crowd watching was full of admiration for him - after all, he didn't take anyone else's position in the kitchen.

If He Yuzhu had not taken action, these people would definitely not be able to complete the required amount of tasks based on the speed at which they prepare the dishes.

Therefore, everyone admired He Yuzhu very much. Not only did they not complain, but they worked even more seriously and devotedly.

From the day when everyone learned about He Yuzhu's outstanding cooking talent, the reputation of "Hongbinlou" quickly soared.

In the next three days, the "industry"

Everyone knows: Tian Zehua's apprentice has become independent and has become a master in just two years.

Most people did not believe it; some veterans in the culinary world and well-known foodies received invitations from Hongbinlou.

Everyone is very concerned and wants to verify the "master" He Yuzhu

Is the title just a false name?

However, He Yuzhu himself continued with his daily work calmly.

Manager Gu was sincerely pleased to see He Yuzhu in such a good state; he was reluctant to see this talented person leave "Hongbinlou" and even hoped that He Yuzhu could stay here if he was given shares.

However, Manager Gu put his worries aside when he saw that He Yuzhu did not have extra time to review for the exam and would occasionally read medical books in his spare time.

He knew that He Yuzhu was only seventeen years old. Despite his outstanding abilities, he still belonged to the young generation and was full of youthful enthusiasm and ideals.

In this day and age, it is a common phenomenon that many young people, like He Yuzhu, selflessly devote themselves to the interests of the country rather than fame or fortune.

Mr. Gu, who has experienced many wars and turmoil, would not have such thoughts. He just hopes that his business can be peaceful and stable.

Mr. Gu was also very clear about He Yuzhu's mentality.

Since he has not fully prepared for the college entrance examination, he is likely to fail.

To this end, he was prepared to treat He Yuzhu with care so that he could stay in "Hongbinlou" when he failed.

Effectiveness is good.

Manager Gu was secretly pleased with his decision.

As for the surprise that Manager Gu will bring him at the end of the month, it is completely beyond He Yuzhu's current understanding.

However, all this will have to wait until the end of the month.

Soon time passed and it was the day of the banquet.

All regular receptions were suspended, after all, it was a private property;

Today, only well-known figures and connoisseurs in the catering industry were invited to attend.

Of course, the guests did not come empty-handed. In addition to the carefully prepared gifts, they also brought generous gifts.

This is a reference to "Hongbinlou"

A kind of respect for Tian Zehua.

As for whether He Yuzhu can also gain the same level of recognition, it all depends on today's performance.

When everyone arrived, Tian Zehua read out his heritage and professional standards again.

The content is similar to others, just with slightly different wording.

Then he said to He Yuzhu, "Yuzhu, can you follow such rules?"

He Yuzhu answered forcefully, "Of course!"

After a lengthy inheritance ceremony, Tian Zehua turned to He Yuzhu and said, "Yuzhu, today's guests include many culinary masters and discerning foodies.

To secure your position as Grandmaster, it all depends on your own skills!"

Hearing Tian Zehua's words, everyone was full of expectations.

Only now did they know that He Yuzhu was only seventeen years old.

This time, he not only did not work behind the scenes, but directly demonstrated the cooking process to everyone.

When operating in private, I could still control the situation; now, I have to rely entirely on his skills.

In response, He Yuzhu said firmly: "I understand!"

So he walked to the workbench and familiarized himself with the ingredients, kitchen utensils and seasonings in front of him.

These things were not prepared by the Red Hotel, but brought by other chefs.

The purpose is to verify He Yuzhu's level.

To be called a master, it is not enough to just make a few famous dishes; he must demonstrate the ability to establish his own school.

These kitchen utensils and materials are completely unfamiliar, so He Yuzhu needs to adapt to them one by one and try them all over again.

He then put on his chef's robe and began to prepare today's dishes.

You should know that to become a recognized master chef is not just about being able to cook some special dishes, but about being able to establish your own unique school and style.

These ingredients are all from the guests, not supplied by the Red Hotel.

I saw him just picked up a few ingredients and started dicing and chopping them.

Seeing He Yuzhui operating the knife skillfully, others also expressed their approval; as for those laymen, they could only watch from the side.

As he swung and cut, all eyes were on He Yuzhu, eagerly anticipating his next performance.

He Yuzhu lived up to expectations and kept serving plate after plate of delicious food, distributing it for the guests at multiple tables to enjoy.

In order to entertain seven or eight tables of guests, he always made a large enough portion.

However, for He Yuzhu, who has a seventh-level foundation in Chinese studies, these little things are no problem.

After the dishes were placed on the table one by one, everyone began to taste them.

When these delicacies entered the guests' mouths, although the diners could not compare the cooking skills of others, they could clearly feel that such deliciousness was definitely an unprecedented experience for them.

Some of the experienced tasters, who had tasted the dishes of master chefs, could not help but burst into tears and said:

"That's the taste! It's exactly the same as Master Li's before!"

"Young people are truly formidable!"

Seeing this, all the chefs present congratulated Tian Zehua wholeheartedly: "Master Tian, ​​congratulations!"

Tian Zehua felt very pleased to see that He Yuzhu won the recognition of culinary masters and senior foodies.

As He Yuzhu presented dishes one by one, all the ingredients were used up without any leftovers in front of him.

Moreover, all the dishes tasted delicious and everyone was full of praise for them, as could be seen from the shiny and clean tableware on the table - perhaps there was no need to even wash them.

After the meal, everyone looked at each other, stood up one after another, and bowed to He Yuzhu who was standing by the stove:

"Congratulations to Chef Ho for becoming a Master Chef!"

He Yuzhu understood that he could be quite humble towards his master, but facing this group of people, excessive humility would be disrespectful to them.

So he returned the gifts to everyone one by one.

At this time, one person spoke up and said:

"Hello, Master He. I am Lan Caiyi, the chef at Fengze Garden. I am particularly good at Shandong cuisine. I hope to learn from you in the future!"

Others also introduced themselves:

"Hello, Master He. I am Li Chunfeng from Peace Restaurant. I specialize in Anhui and Cantonese cuisine. I look forward to your guidance in the future!"

"Hello, Master He, I am..."

Each of them came from a famous hotel, and most of them were culinary masters, and even two of them were chefs with the same master-level attainments as him.