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"I don't know either." Ah Jiu was at a loss for this question, as if he had been responsible for the meals of Lan Yin Temple since he was sensible.The things made by Kongxiang are almost completely inedible, and Shenghua is firm in his statement that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen, as if it is only natural for him to cook by himself.

Boss Cai didn't give up easily, grabbed his shoulder and said, "Think about it carefully."

Ah Jiu remembered what Xiao Man said, and asked: "Have you heard of the Fool's Inn and the Bright Recipe? Are they really able to make delicious food that satisfies all human wishes?" He believed in it at first, but after During this period of life practice, many of his ideas were subverted.

"It's just a legend, no one believes they really exist."

Seeing that Ah Jiu's gaze gradually dimmed, Boss Cai said with a serious expression: "Instead of indulging in these illusory stories, it is better to rely on your own hands to make better food. Even the most common food can make people survive. High-quality and delicious meals will not only increase the appetite of the guests, but also give them the vision and happiness of a better life, and even the motivation to chase their dreams. I don’t think I am a good cook, but if you are willing to worship me as a teacher, I will definitely work hard Make yourself the best teacher you can be."

Ah Jiu half-believingly asked: "Food...does it really have such a big influence on people?"

"It's much bigger than you imagined." Boss Cai gave him a meaningful look, and then got into the mysterious kitchen.

It was his own world, not to mention guests, even Ah Jiu and Xiao Cai would often be scolded for breaking in by mistake.

The sun shone in from under the half-drawn iron door, Ah Jiu's feet were a little hot from the sun, and he was a little at a loss looking at Boss Cai's busy figure behind the bead curtain.I saw him cutting the chopping board rhythmically with a kitchen knife, and later there was the sound of chopsticks clinking against the bowl...

After a while, the sizzling aroma of hot oil and sautéed shallots burst into the air, and Ah Jiu, who had just eaten not long ago, felt hungry again.

Five minutes later, Boss Cai brought out two plates of fried rice with eggs. Ah Jiu couldn't help but look at the watch on the wall. It was so fast, but he felt that he had been waiting for an hour.

Boss Cai put two plates of fried rice on the table, and said to Ah Jiu, "Choose one that you think will be delicious."

The identical fried rice with ham and eggs looks distinct and plump and golden on the outside, emerald green scallions and cucumber dices are evenly distributed in the rice, and the pink sausage pieces set off the color very brightly, and the heat on the surface is like magic Attracting Ah Jiu to approach slowly.

Which plate will taste better?Can you tell with just your eyes?After looking at it for a long time, Ah Jiu pointed out the plate on the left, "I think this one will taste better."

Boss Cai asked, "Why?"

Ah Jiu guessed, "The rice on the right seems to be darker in color, and it feels too fragrant."

Boss Cai took out the spoon and motioned him, "Why don't you try it."

Ah Jiu ate his favorite plate first. The surface of each grain of rice was tightly wrapped with egg liquid. The soft and elastic rice was paired with refreshing cucumber, which just neutralized the greasy and light taste of each other. The slightly sweet ham and salt The saltiness also sets off the right fragrance, all of which made Ah Jiu feel unbelievable, and blurted out: "It turns out that simple fried rice with eggs can be so delicious..."

Boss Cai pushed another plate over, "Try this again."

Ah Jiu took a few bites in a row, and shook his head after chewing the aftertaste carefully, "It's not as delicious as I imagined... I really can't tell which one is better."

Boss Cai said: "Actually, these two plates were fried at the same time. There is no difference except the order in which they are served. The plate on the left is cooked first, so the softness, hardness and color are just right. The plate on the right, It is because the rice stays in the pot for a little longer, and the rice grains will be relatively hard, but because it is under the wok, it will absorb more oil, and it will smell more fragrant than the previous one. The reason why you can’t taste this The difference between the two plates is that your mouth is already used to the taste of the previous plate of fried rice, and the second is that after it has been left for a while, the rice grains that have absorbed the most oil in the pan have begun to sink. You only ate the top A few mouthfuls, it is impossible to make a correct judgment. Food is not only as simple as cooking the food, good food should make people's eyes shine, and then stimulate the taste buds of the guests according to the proportion of the five flavors expected by the chef. The latter will not bring any discomfort or burden to the body. It cannot directly satisfy all your wishes, but it is the prerequisite for satisfying all your wishes. Ah Jiu, have you considered it?"

In his anticipation, Ah Jiu nodded slightly.

As Boss Cai's first disciple, Ah Jiu had an unexpectedly grand etiquette for apprenticeship. The small noodle shop posted an announcement to close for three days, and after that, it gave free hospitality to customers for one day.

Not only Ah Jiu, but even Xiao Cai was shocked, "I have never seen Dad so generous in my life."

Ah Jiu washed the fruits and put them on the plate, "I told you that Boss Cai is a good man." Boss Cai was not allowed to call Master before he formally kowtowed to hand over the tea.

Put together four tables, a full 32 dishes were placed.Xiao Cai drooled anxiously and shouted, "Why doesn't Dad accept me as an apprentice?"

Boss Cai pushed him away, "Don't get in the way, get out and play."

The mat was laid on the ground, the incense burner and tribute were prepared, and the two of them changed into neat clothes. Boss Cai solemnly invited out the patriarch to hang on the wall, "This is our patriarch, Yandi Shennong, who taught human beings to use Fire seeds, farming, and medical skills, and finally died of poisonous weeds by mistake. Ah Jiu, kowtow."

Ah Jiu knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times, offered a stick of incense to the patriarch, poured the prepared wine on the ground, and finally poured a cup of tea to Boss Cai respectfully.

Boss Cai took two sips of the tea and said: "After drinking the tea, we will be called masters and apprentices. Next, I will tell you how to cook, and you should remember clearly. If you make a mistake in the future, you will be expelled." Leave the teacher's door and show no mercy."

Ah Jiu's heart trembled, and he said seriously: "Master, please explain."

Boss Cai said: "As the saying goes, there are 360 ​​lines, and there are rules for every line. As a chef, it is inevitable to deal with all kinds of ingredients. When encountering animals, there are three don't kills: the first is not to kill indiscriminately, old, young, and pregnant. Can’t kill. The old people don’t kill because animals live for too long, the body will accumulate toxins, which are often harmful to the human body, so they don’t kill. The young people don’t kill because human beings are more powerful now, and God has given us abundant resources The product is not for us to make it extinct, so we have to leave more ways for everything. Pregnancy does not kill, and all living beings are equal, if you can't even do this, how is it different from a beast?"

"Master said so."

Boss Cai continued: "Second, don't be greedy for killing. Although you are a chef, you can't kill without restraint just because a certain kind of meat is liked by customers. This is the way of cooking that we must adhere to. Money is endless , but the living life is limited. I don't believe in the theory of reincarnation, but greed and killing will indeed affect people's conduct. For a chef, a person who only has money in his eyes is not worthy of this job. Third, No killing. You can eat them, but never abuse them."

Boss Cai put his hands behind his back and took a few steps slowly, "In addition, there are six rules for chefs, don't be dirty, don't be evil, don't compare, don't waste, don't violate the law, and don't be greedy. Those who are all expelled from the school."

Ah Jiu nodded, "Master, don't worry, I have already written it down."

Boss Cai glanced at him, "After eating, I'll take you to the nearby vegetable market and supermarket."

Ah Jiu handed over the chopsticks with both hands, "Isn't there already a lot of dishes?" And the current tables, it is estimated that they can be eaten for half a month in the refrigerator.

Boss Cai said indifferently: "It is to teach you the basic skills of a chef, how to choose ingredients."

In the next few days, Ah Jiu has been visiting the nearby vegetable market with Boss Cai. For the first time, he knows that there are so many specialties in just buying vegetables.

"Too old." "Too tender." "Not fresh." "It has been stored in the cellar for too long, and it is too sweet to cook soup." "Although it looks good, it is specially soaked in water, so it is not easy to preserve. "...

Ah Jiu thinks that Boss Cai is a very amazing one. Those small eyes seem to have a see-through function, and he can actually see through the surface of the food, so he can distinguish the taste of the food, which makes all the vendors terrified.

At the beginning, Ah Jiu was a little unbelievable, but after buying it and tasting it, it was exactly as he said, and his admiration for Boss Cai increased a little.

In Ah Jiu's eyes, Boss Cai is a good person, and he is a very generous and good person. He does not hide his secrets from a stranger, and is willing to teach him everything, which is rare in the chef world.

In turn, Boss Cai was very satisfied with Ah Jiu, so satisfied that he regretted why he didn't accept his son in the first place.

Smart and hard-working, extremely talented, patient, open-minded and sincere...and a rare seriousness and simplicity nowadays.If you compare his fat and naive biological son Xiao Cai with him, even Ah Jiu's hair can't compare.

Xiaoman came here two or three times during the period, but Boss Cai unceremoniously expelled them all, but he always came as usual with a smile on his face, which made Ah Jiu feel very admirable.

Xiao Cai shook her head while laying on her summer homework, "There is nothing good about this kind of person. He has a tigerish smile on his face. The more polite he is to you on the surface, the harder he will be in his heart to stab you twice."

Ah Jiu touched his head and smiled, "How do you know what he's thinking?"

Xiao Cai pursed her mouth depressed, then squeezed a smiley face, "Brother Ah Jiu, I want to eat matcha pudding."

"I'll make it for you. If it doesn't taste good, you have to finish it."

"Brother Ah Jiu makes the best food!"

Boss Cai likes to use cold violence against Xiao Cai, so he glanced at him in dissatisfaction, "I can't even put on any clothes after eating, and I'll let you go directly wrapped in a sheet after school starts!"

Ah Jiu poked her head out from the kitchen and smiled at Boss Cai, "Don't worry, master, I will try to put as little sugar as possible."

Knowing that the banyan tree on the roadside is screaming endlessly, and the fans in the small shop are whirring, it is hot but full of warm smell.

After Xiao Cai finished eating the pudding popsicles, she fell asleep on Ah Jiu's lap.

Ah Jiu sat cross-legged on the mat, looking at Boss Cai with his head tilted.

Boss Cai asked, "What are you looking at?"

Ah Jiu said: "I can't figure it out, Master is so good at cooking, why is he only willing to sell noodles? Brother Xiaoman invites you to work every time he comes, why don't you go?"

Boss Cai was silent for a moment, and said with drooping eyelids, "This noodle shop was always wanted by your teacher's mother when she was alive. I didn't have the money to sell it until after her death. So although it's hard work now, I feel very happy. As for Lu Xiaoman He invited me over just to please others, I swore that I would never do anything for Wenren in my life, never!"