From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Chapter 339 Make a small request
The next morning, Feng Zhengming was busy in the back kitchen of the dry rice shop, when Chen Zhiheng came to the door.

Already knowing the other party's intention, Feng Zhengming received the other party in the shop that had not been fully renovated.

"Hello, I still don't know what to call you?"

From the moment Chen Zhiheng saw Feng Zhengming, he looked at him carefully.

Perhaps it is because Feng Zhengming helped his father and son.

When Chen Zhiheng looked at Feng Zhengming, he felt that he seemed to be more in line with his inner image of a loyal, down-to-earth and capable young man than he looked on TV.

Chen Zhiheng said: "My surname is Chen."

Feng Zhengming thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll call you Teacher Chen."

Chen Zhiheng smiled and waved his hand: "I don't want to be a teacher. I'm just an ordinary provincial clerk. You call me Brother Chen."

Feng Zhengming nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Chen."

Chen Zhiheng thought for a moment and said: "I can help you go back and report your request. I guess I will agree to your request. You will lead the team and let the young chef be in charge of the catering. It should be very consistent with the youth exchange theme. ”

Feng Zhengming said: "You're welcome. When everyone is in trouble, it's their duty to help."

Having finalized the matter this time, Feng Zhengming looked at Chen Zhiheng carefully and asked: "Brother Chen, have we met before? I always feel that you seem to know me. Of course, you are not the kind of person who has seen me on TV, as if you are observing me. "

But before everyone could cheer, Yang Bin came with a basin of cold water.

Hearing what the third senior brother said, Feng Zhengming was even more surprised. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
There was another silence, and Feng Zhengming said: "Third brother, your craftsmanship is no worse than mine. The business has always been ours. It is impossible for me to do the job in the kitchen alone. Don't worry, third brother, I will definitely take care of it." Take every opportunity to build our reputation and make our business better and better."

"Uncle Chen is so complimentary. I'm not that good. I'm just a little cook who wants to cook well."

Feng Zhengming didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said to the third senior brother: "Third brother can also go together when the time comes."

Chen Zhiheng smiled and said, "Okay, I will definitely bring you the message."

Feng Zhengming immediately said: "Then let's go to the evening. Brother Chen, you can get off work tonight, take your sister-in-law and children with you, call Uncle Chen with you, and come to my food stall to eat. I'll treat you."

Feng Zhengming thought for a while and said: "It's definitely not possible for me to go alone. I can't cook for so many people by myself. Since we want young chefs to participate, can you also arrange some helpers for me?"

After hearing this, Chen Zhiheng said: "I really want to eat at your place and have a taste of your meat, but I'm afraid that won't work. I have to go back to the work unit and report some of your requests to you."

Yang Bin's words left everyone speechless.

Hearing Feng Zhengming's modesty, Chen Zhiheng continued to smile and said: "You are so humble. I hope we can see your good cooking skills this time."

The third senior brother's attitude has been very clear. He is preparing to be bound to Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming laughed: "Thank you, Brother Chen, for your understanding and support."

Feng Zhengming is responsible for making a name for himself outside, and the third senior brother will help him take over the affairs in the kitchen.

With the title, Feng Zhengming also asked frankly: "Brother Chen, do you want to ask me to be in charge of the catering work of the Global Youth Exchange Conference?"

Chen Zhiheng nodded: "Yes, the province held a meeting to discuss it. Everyone felt that since it was an exchange with foreign youths, the exchange of food should also be part of the exchange, so I wanted to ask a relatively well-known young chef in the province to be responsible for the catering work. You happen to be The province’s top young chef.”

Chen Zhiheng was stunned at first, and soon understood what Feng Zhengming meant.

The third senior brother shook his head: "No, this is your chance. I have heard it all. They said that young chefs will be responsible for the catering work this time. I am a bit older, so I will stay in the shop and continue to lead everyone. Our business is doing well.”

Seeing that the conversation was almost complete, Feng Zhengming immediately said: "Brother Chen, please have dinner at my place at noon and try my craftsmanship."

When Feng Zhengming heard what Chen Zhiheng said, he suddenly understood after thinking about it.

Feng Zhengming nodded seriously: "Yes, I wonder if I can do that?"

Seeing Feng Zhengming stunned, Yang Bin said seriously: "This is your chance to become famous. Once you become famous, our business will be better. But if the business is good, we also need to be able to maintain our reputation. Our craftsmanship cannot If you fall behind, there is always someone to help you support your business.

Chen Zhiheng laughed and said, "This is the first time we have met. I saw you on TV. You said I was observing you. Yes, I was observing you because you once helped my father and son."

Feng Zhengming naturally agreed: "If you let me be the chef, I will definitely give my best."

"Do you want to select your own people to form the team of chefs responsible for catering this time?"

Feng Zhengming saw Chen Zhiheng's hesitation and probably guessed some of his thoughts.

"Oh, you belong to Uncle Chen."

The third brother is definitely still worse than you in cooking skills. The third brother will definitely try his best to cook well and try his best to catch up with your skills. "

Feng Zhengming said: "Okay, tell Uncle Chen that my grandfather will buy him two drinks."

Finally, Chen Zhiheng nodded: "Okay, I will go home and ask my family that night."

These words made Chen Zhiheng feel good. Although Feng Zhengming was very humble most of the time, it was obvious that when it was time to take action, he must be the one who took action.

Feng Zhengming smiled and said: "If I can go, I will take you with me."

"Brother Chen, there is no need to bear any burden. Uncle Chen and I have known each other before I met you. I invited Uncle Chen's family to my food stall for dinner. I think even if someone knows, they won't say anything."

After seeing Chen Zhiheng off, Feng Zhengming returned to the kitchen. Everyone stared at him eagerly, their eyes full of expectation.

Chen Zhiheng said: "There are not many people who think like you now, especially young people. You are indeed what my father said, you are a very upright and good young man."

"What are you thinking about? We've all gone and the business has stopped? Don't always think about participating in such major projects. You have to hone your cooking skills now. You haven't cooked the food at the food stalls yet. Understand, what are you going to do? Is it embarrassing?"

Chen Zhiheng nodded: "Yes, that's my father. If you hadn't helped them at the train station, their grandson and grandson might have been hungry all the way. Even if they took the train to my place, they wouldn't have been able to find us so smoothly. Thank you very much. Help each other out of righteousness.”

Chen Zhiheng was still hesitant. Apparently he had always been relatively upright and didn't want others to think there was any reason behind his recommendation of Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming didn't expect that the third senior brother would say this.

With three senior brothers helping him manage the kitchen, Feng Zhengming can indeed feel much more relaxed.

In fact, it was the charm that Feng Zhengming had shown these days that convinced the third senior brother so much.

Especially the banquet given to Boss Wang and his party.

Yang Bin didn't show any surprise at that time.

In fact, Yang Bin was deeply shocked. Feng Zhengming combines various techniques very well, making the dishes delicious, and at the same time showing an artistic beauty in the presentation, which really makes Yang Bin very convinced.

Especially the house that Yang Bin lives in now was rented by Feng Zhengming. He and Feng Zhengming worked together. After deducting various expenses, Feng Zhengming and Yang Bin split the profits in half.

All this made Yang Bin unconvinced.

Yang Bin told his wife Liang Hongmei at home.

"When I saw the table of dishes that Zhengming prepared for Boss Wang, I knew that I would never be able to catch up with my junior brother in this life. He is better than us at craftsmanship. He is already catching up with the master. As long as he is given a chance, he will He will demonstrate cooking skills that are not inferior to any master chef in Quancheng."

Liang Hongmei listened to her husband's words as if she had a telepathic connection. She understood what her husband meant.

"Isn't this great? You went back to your hometown and opened a restaurant by yourself, but we couldn't do it by ourselves, which shows that you are really not suitable for business. You also like cooking so much and are willing to cook in the kitchen. Then Let’s just follow our junior brother. He’s fighting outside and making a name for himself. You can help him with the cooking.”

My wife understands my thoughts and supports my thoughts.

Yang Bin made the decision naturally and will follow his junior brother from now on.

"Junior brother, you can go ahead and do it boldly, make a name for yourself, and carry out those ideas you have in mind. I will definitely support you fully and help you take care of the kitchen."

Feng Zhengming looked at the third senior brother and was really touched at this moment.

After a while of silence, Feng Zhengming nodded and said, "Don't worry, third brother, I won't let your efforts go in vain."

Then Feng Zhengming said to the apprentices: "Don't be discouraged. I will fight for it. Maybe I can bring one or two people with me when the time comes. It depends on your performance. If you perform well, I will bring you with me."

These words made Xia Hui, Sun Hai, Chen Anbang full of expectations, and even Lu Chongshan was also looking forward to it.

The dish that Boss Wang served last time also shocked Lu Chongshan.

He really never thought that the food could be so beautiful.

Lu Chongshan felt that he made the right choice to work in the Feng family restaurant.

Moreover, after receiving Boss Wang, in these days, both Feng Zhengming and Yang Bin have taught everyone a lot of things in detail. The apprentices, including Lu Chongshan, have made very obvious progress.

If I could be responsible for catering work with Feng Zhengming this time, it would be a good exercise for everyone.

Feng Zhengming went to a driving school in the afternoon to learn to drive. When Ren Manling saw him, she immediately stepped forward to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Chef Feng is really going to make a name for himself this time."

Feng Zhengming looked at Tao Mengran and naturally understood that it was Tao Mengran who should have told Ren Manling.

He smiled and said: "I am already very famous, otherwise I would not be able to find such a catering reception job."

After hearing this, Ren Manling looked at Feng Zhengming and said, "You look very proud now."

Feng Zhengming said: "I can't say that I am proud, I am confident."

Tao Mengran stepped forward and said, "My second brother told me when he got home that you have been confirmed as the chef responsible for the catering reception at this International Youth Exchange Conference."

Feng Zhengming said: "They sent someone to look for me today, but I haven't agreed yet."

Ren Manling was surprised when she heard this and said, "You didn't agree?"

Tao Mengran was also a little surprised.

Feng Zhengming said calmly: "I haven't agreed yet. I'm waiting for them to agree to my request. If they can agree, I will agree to take over as the chef."

Ren Manling was even more incredible: "You, you actually dare to make a request?"

Tao Mengran asked curiously: "What request did you make?"

Feng Zhengming did not hide anything: "It's very simple. If you ask me to be the chef, then I will be in charge of the dishes, and I will select and form the team myself. Since it is an exchange conference for youth, let the youth do everything."

Ren Manling was very surprised: "You are really brave."

Tao Mengran thought for a moment and said, "Are you planning to select a group of young chefs to help you?"

Feng Zhengming nodded: "Otherwise, there are a group of masters who are older than me and have more seniority than me. How could I command them?"

"That's true. They also have their own pride. Even if you are the top young chef, they can't completely obey your arrangements."

Feng Zhengming said: "I also respect them. After all, asking them to accept my command is somewhat bullying them. They are indeed much older and more senior than me, and I am embarrassed to command them."

Ren Manling thought for a while and said, "But if you want to form a team of your own to cook, it will also need to be reviewed."

Feng Zhengming laughed: "Hahaha, if I can't even pass their review, then I won't be qualified to be a chef. When the time comes, I will resign on my own initiative."

Ren Manling looked at Feng Zhengming: "You are really good at bragging."

Feng Zhengming emphasized: "This is not bragging, I am confident."

Ren Manling disagreed.

Tao Mengran understood that Feng Zhengming was absolutely confident because he did have that skill.

After thinking about it, Tao Mengran said: "Maybe they will agree to your request, but if they agree, you will be under a lot of pressure."

Feng Zhengming nodded: "Pressure is also motivation. People must constantly challenge and break through themselves."

Without continuing the conversation, they began to learn from the coach.

Ren Manling stared at Feng Zhengming's back as he walked towards the car. She leaned close to Tao Mengran and whispered: "I think he is really good at bragging. His craftsmanship is really good. He has to be fully responsible for the catering for the reception and also has to lead a group of young people." It’s a very difficult thing for young chefs with so much experience to do.”

Tao Mengran smiled and said to her friend: "I think he should be able to do it. You have never seen the table of dishes he cooked for Boss Wang. If you have seen and eaten it, you will believe that he can do it."

Ren Manling was a little surprised: "Is the food he cooked for that Boss Wang really that good?"

Tao Mengran said seriously: "Cooking is the art of cooking. The table of dishes he cooked for Boss Wang is the real art of cooking."

After saying this to Tao Mengran, Ren Manling became even more curious, thinking that she would have a chance to see it.

(End of this chapter)