Chapter 247: Chapter 232: May I Take You as My Master?

In the kitchen.

Chef Ge was focused on the Furong Flower Crab in the pan, the rising smoke tinting his face with a slight redness.

The spatula in his hand flew like a butterfly, skillfully blending the ingredients and seasonings together.

At this moment, the Furong Flower Crab in the pan was gradually blooming with an alluring color, the freshness of the crab meat and the delicacy of the “Furong” perfectly fused under high heat, emitting an intoxicating aroma.

Just then.

The sliding door of the kitchen made an almost imperceptible mechanical sound, then silently and slowly opened.

As the door opened, a beam of soft light slipped in through the door gap, accompanied by a breath of fresh air, breaking the original concentration inside the kitchen…

Huh?

Who has come in?

The spatula in Chef Ge’s hand paused slightly at that moment, his thoughts originally focused on the pan were attracted by this sudden movement, curiously wanting to see who the visitor was!

Therefore!

He instinctively turned his head to look, his gaze involuntarily turned towards the gradually opening door.

Seeing is knowing…

When he saw that the visitor was Huang Jun, a hint of surprise flashed across Chef Ge’s face.

Many people crossed his mind, but he never expected Huang Jun to appear at this moment.

After a moment of surprise, his expression quickly turned into full curiosity.

Huh?

Why did Chef Huang suddenly come over?

Speaking of which.

What brings Chef Huang here?

Is it to witness his cooking skills firsthand?

It must be!

Otherwise, Chef Huang wouldn’t have bothered to come here.

Chef Ge raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes flickering with a complex light, but he still maintained a polite and friendly demeanor, saying to Huang Jun, “Chef Huang, what brings you to the kitchen? There’s a lot of smoke here, you’d better sit in the living room for a while, the dish will be ready soon, and we can eat shortly.”

“I just went to the bathroom, and on my way back, the aroma caught me, so I couldn’t help but come see for myself.” Huang Jun smiled in response, “Chef Ge, you’re making Furong Flower Crab, aren’t you!”

This should be considered a recognition of his culinary skill, right?!

Upon listening to Huang Jun’s words, Chef Ge couldn’t help but feel a wave of pride in his heart, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily lifted while his eyes flashed like lightning.

With a joyful heart, he praised Huang Jun, “Chef Huang, your nose is really sharp! You could smell the fragrance of the Furong Flower Crab from far away, I’m really impressed!”

Huang Jun returned a humble smile, “No, no, Chef Ge, your skill is what’s truly amazing; I was just passing by and got drawn in by that alluring aroma.”

Chef Ge laughed heartily, his face beaming with joy as he continued, “This Furong Flower Crab is a rather traditional dish and has always been my specialty, my family and Chairman Liu particularly love it. Later, you must have a good taste, give me some suggestions, to see where I can make improvements.”

He said this, but deep down he knew this dish was already perfected, Huang Jun definitely wouldn’t find any faults.

Don’t ask him why he’s so confident!

Just know this confidence isn’t blindly arrogant but comes from years of cooking experience and superb skill, echoed by endless praise from diners.

He eagerly awaited Huang Jun’s praise after tasting!

“Sure, I’ll make sure to taste it well later.” Huang Jun moved closer to the pan, observing Chef Ge’s Furong Flower Crab intently, his eyes radiating admiration, “As for suggestions, this dish is already perfect, I doubt I could offer any constructive advice.”

“Looking at this dish, it is perfectly white, clearly made with care and not a casual oil slide dish. I also see minced ginger added to better highlight the freshness of the swimming crab.”

“Even better, you’ve seamlessly incorporated fresh scallop puree into it. Such a pairing… shows great ingenuity indeed… enhances the dish’s texture, making the layers more distinct and prominent!”

Wow~

Great, Chef Huang!

Your vision is really unique, you’ve discerned all these cooking subtleties!

It seems… your cooking skills are indeed as reputed, truly impressive and admirable!

Chef Ge was slightly surprised, looking at Huang Jun with full admiration in his eyes, “Chef Huang is really meticulous, you’re right, pure egg whites do increase the dish’s tenderness, but to completely mimic that fresh crab taste still falls short.”

“Therefore, I specifically included fresh scallop puree to not only enhance the richness of the texture but also bring the egg white’s flavor closer to the true taste of crab meat.”

At this moment, the Furong Flower Crab in the pan was just about ready to be served. Chef Ge adjusted the heat, ensuring every second could render the ingredients to their best texture.

Seeing him pick up a nearby plate, Huang Jun couldn’t help but ask, “Chef Ge, are you planning to serve the Furong Flower Crab like this?”

Chef Ge lifted his head, puzzled, “Yes, Chef Huang, do you think there’s anything that needs to be adjusted?”

“When serving, I suggest drizzling a bit of vinegar along the edge of the pan,” Huang Jun offered his small suggestion, “You’ve already got a ginger taste, if you add a bit of vinegar along the pan’s edge, the flavor will be even more perfect.”

Chef Ge was stunned for a moment.

This dish is the result of countless meticulous improvements and attempts, with every step and ingredient carefully considered, to finally achieve what he believes to be the perfect taste and flavor.

But Huang Jun’s suggestion seemed to reveal that there was still room for improvement in this dish.

If he hadn’t tasted Huang Jun’s unforgettable meat buns, if he hadn’t heard Huang Jun’s insightful critique, he might have dismissed such a suggestion or thought it was an unfounded doubt of his painstaking work.

But now.

Huang Jun’s suggestion was like a mirror, forcing him to re-evaluate his dish, and making him reflect on whether his dish was truly flawless, or if there was indeed room for enhancement.

After all, cooking is an endless art; even seemingly perfect dishes can hide possibilities for further improvement.

But he also understood that every attempt and change came with risks.

He feared that if he adopted Huang Jun’s suggestion, it might upset the original balance of the dish.

But at the same time, he understood that only by daring to try could he continuously improve and advance further on the culinary path.

Thinking it over.

Turning it over in his mind.

He decided to take a risk and try out Huang Jun’s suggestion.

This was not only a challenge to his own cooking skills but also a respectful response to Huang Jun’s suggestion.

Even if it fails!

At worst, he would just remake it!

He laughed and said, “I’ve put a lot of thought into improving this Furong Flower Crab, but I also know that the road of cooking never ends. Maybe your suggestion, Chef Huang, can bring new possibilities to this dish, and I’m willing to give it a shot.”

Saying this, he picked up the vinegar bottle, and with a flick of the wrist, a thin stream of vinegar circled the edge of the pot.

This movement seemed to inject new soul into the Furong Flower Crab in the pot, immediately releasing a more enchanting aroma.

The fresh scent of vinegar intertwined with the deliciousness of the crab and the smoothness of the fluffy eggs, forming an indescribable fragrance…

“Wow… it smells so nice; this aroma far surpasses what I had before!”

As the fragrance filled his nostrils, Chef Ge couldn’t help but take several deep breaths, his eyes glowing with anticipation, impatiently scooping up a spoonful of Furong Flower Crab to his mouth.

At that moment…

The silky smooth “Furong” and the savory crab roe and meat intertwined on his tongue.

The acidity of the vinegar harmonized with the freshness of the Furong Flower Crab, enhancing the sweetness of the crab meat while adding a touch of refreshing taste.

The tender and delicate texture of the Furong Flower Crab, combined with the vinegar aroma, created a richly layered dish that was captivating and endlessly memorable…

After tasting it, he was completely amazed.

Previously, worried this attempt might not go well, he hadn’t expected it to be so successful, bringing a revolutionary change to his dish.

What does this show?

This was enough to prove that Huang Jun’s culinary skills were indeed above his.

Not only did he have a solid foundation in cooking techniques, but his suggestions were also unique and effective, significantly enhancing the flavor and quality of the dish.

Now, he was completely convinced by Huang Jun’s culinary skills, and the previous idea of showcasing his skills in front of Huang Jun and surpassing him vanished into thin air.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to!

It’s that his skill doesn’t allow it!

At the same time, a thought quietly emerged in his mind.

“Indeed, this improved version is a cut above my previous one!”

Chef Ge, with a face full of surprise, nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Huang Jun, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect, and earnestly said, “Chef Huang, your suggestion is really insightful and has benefited me a lot. Please continue to teach me in the future, so I can continuously improve on the culinary path and create more delicious dishes…”

Hearing this from Chef Ge, Huang Jun smiled and said, “We’re all in the same trade, mutually teaching each other and progressing together.”

For chefs, discussing culinary skills and improving together is indeed a joyful thing, and Huang Jun was naturally very willing to do so.

However.

What Huang Jun didn’t expect was that Chef Ge beside him shook his head, with a serious expression, and said, “Chef Huang, you misunderstood me.”

“Previously, my Chairman Liu said you cook very well, not inferior to me, if not better, and I didn’t believe it.”

“When you gave me advice on the Furong Flower Crab, I even worried that it might ruin my dish and cause a big mishap.”

“But just now, after savoring it carefully, I found your advice was so precise and on-point, leading to a qualitative improvement in my dish’s deliciousness.”

“Now it seems, as Chairman Liu said, there is indeed quite a gap between my culinary skills and yours.”

He paused for a moment, the look in his eyes suddenly becoming fervent as he looked at Huang Jun: “Chef Huang, can I become your apprentice? I want to follow you and further enhance my culinary skills.”

Boom!

This statement was like a bolt from the blue, directly stunning Huang Jun!

Simultaneously, Liu Shiwei, who had just come in drawn by the aroma, was also shocked by this sudden statement, his jaw almost dropping to the ground with a “clang” sound.

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