From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

After staying in Zouping Hotel for one night, Feng Zhengming woke up the next morning to see that the three people he was traveling with had already packed their luggage.

"Hahaha, why are you all carrying luggage?"

Ding Yuan asked curiously: "Aren't we leaving today?"

Feng Zhengming shook his head: "No, we are not leaving today. Zouping has many ancient books. Since we are here, of course we have to take a look. Besides, Zouping also has a very famous specialty."

After hearing what Feng Zhengming said, Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong looked at each other.

The three of them actually did not come with Feng Zhengming this time, and they might not have heard of Zouping.

But the three were surprised that Feng Zhengming not only knew about it, but also seemed to know the place very well.

Hou Dong couldn't help but ask curiously: "Brother Feng, have you been here before?"

Feng Zhengming shook his head again: "This is my first time here too, but before I left this time, I actually did some research on various places in Qi and Lu, so I know a little about the situation here."

Then Feng Zhengming really began to introduce Zouping as if he knew it by heart.

For example, Zouping was one of the nine upper counties of Qi and Lu in ancient times.

Even during the Xia Dynasty, Zouping established the Zouhou State.

As well as many ancient historical rumors and classics of Zouping.

Feng Zhengming also knew that in 91, relics of the Longshan culture were discovered in Zouping.

Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong were really stunned.

The three of them then realized that Feng Zhengming had actually done a lot of research before going out on this trip.

Especially for the places he specifically wanted to go, he should have made very detailed research.

Feng Zhengming asked the three to store their luggage in the hotel first.

Then the four of them started to visit some historical sites in Zouping.

The four of them were all in good physical condition, so they almost all walked.

But it is also because of walking that you can see Zouping's various historical sites more clearly.

Because they were in no hurry to leave, the four of them took a detailed tour of the site.

In a whole day, Feng Zhengming and his four companions only walked one-fifth of the way.

When he returned to the hotel at night, Feng Zhengming felt a little embarrassed when he looked at the other three people.

"I'm sorry to let you play with me like this."

Hearing this, Ding Yuan quickly spoke up; "It's okay, didn't we play together? We saw a lot of historical sites together."

Gao Yongfu nodded: "Yes, yes, if I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have known there were so many ancient sites here."

Hou Dong also echoed: "It's very informative."

Feng Zhengming laughed: "I'm glad you don't find it boring."

Ding Yuan thought about it and couldn't help but sigh: "The transportation here is still not good. There are many old things here, which are very good, but the transportation is not good, no one knows about it, and no one comes here."

This statement was recognized by others.

The biggest feeling we have had on this trip so far is that there are still too few roads.

Not to mention the large and small villages in the mountains, even in a city like Zouping, the roads are not very smooth.

The lack of roads will obviously restrict construction and development.

The lack of roads also prevents many people from truly entering the modern world.

They are unable to participate in today's rapid development.

Along the way, Feng Zhengming and his friends felt as if they had entered another world.

From the moment they left Qiucheng and entered the mountains, they felt as if they had entered a world isolated from the rest of the world.

But these places are not uninhabited, there are villages in the mountains.

Even a city like Zouping seems to be a place far away from modernization.

All of this made Feng Zhengming and others feel deeply touched.

Feng Zhengming couldn't help but feel that the country's future large-scale infrastructure would be a major event that would benefit the country and the people.

Because of the large-scale infrastructure in the future, roads will be built in many places.

Let people in the mountains leave the mountains and integrate into modern society.

It also allows relatively remote cities like Zouping to develop.

But those are things of the future, and everything hasn’t really started yet.

It will take time to make this world a better place.

Feng Zhengming thought about this and smiled as he talked about the future with the three people he was traveling with.

“I believe our country will get better and better. Think about it, aren’t we going to let Hong Kong return soon?
Isn’t this a symbol of our country’s growing strength?

In the future, roads will be built to all parts of the country, and people living in the mountains will move out.

They will definitely live a better life, and the mountains may become a place where people go back to enjoy a leisurely vacation when they are tired of the fast-paced life in the city. "

After listening to Feng Zhengming's imagination, Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Hou Dong thought for a moment and asked, "Brother Feng, can we really develop to that point?"

Feng Zhengming nodded affirmatively: "Yes, I believe it will happen."

Gao Yongfu was a little curious: "It feels like what you said, Brother Feng, is something you have seen with your own eyes. I really hope to enter such an era soon."

Feng Zhengming immediately laughed: "Hahaha, that era is still a little far away, but not very far away. If we work together, it may be accelerated."

Ding Yuan nodded: "Yes, let's work together."

Feng Zhengming then said to the three people: "However, we also need to prepare for such an era early."

"What preparations are you making?" The three of them were suddenly puzzled.

Feng Zhengming explained seriously: "In that era, people will definitely need to have more powerful techniques or better craftsmanship, so we must hone our cooking skills now so that we will not be left behind by the times in the future."

After hearing this, the three people felt that what Feng Zhengming said made sense.

Ding Yuan has now retired from the army and was arranged by Feng Zhengming to study cooking seriously for a period of time.

He also discovered that culinary skills are developing rapidly.

Some of the things you learn in the army may not be useful in many restaurants and hotels.

Especially in the kitchen of Huiquanlou, when Ding Yuan visited, he found that the kitchen of Huiquanlou was really quite neat and uniform.

Although it is not a military-style management, the mental outlook and skills of everyone in the kitchen are very impressive.

When Ding Yuan went to visit, he felt that he could not fit in.

However, through the study arranged by Feng Zhengming, Ding Yuan still felt that he needed to integrate, because the kitchen of Huiquanlou would definitely be the future development direction of the culinary industry.

With more specialization and clearer division of labor, more exquisite dishes can be cooked.

Listening to Feng Zhengming's words again today, Ding Yuan was even more deeply touched.

Gao Yongfu has not yet retired from the army, but after hearing Feng Zhengming's words, he already had some direction in his mind.

He talked with Ding Yuan in the evening and learned about some of the situations in Huiquanlou's kitchen.

Ding Yuan even warned him and Hou Dong that it would be very difficult to enter the kitchen of Huiquanlou.

This time, Gao Yongfu came out with Feng Zhengming because he wanted to see and learn more.

He also remembered Feng Zhengming's words and felt that he really needed to work harder to hone his cooking skills so as to keep up with the development of the times.

Hou Dong didn’t have too many thoughts. He felt that this trip was not in vain.

Following Feng Zhengming has broadened my horizons, which is better than training in the army. Hou Dong is the youngest, and he has more visions for the future.

He even wants to catch up with Feng Zhengming in the future and become a chef who can stand on his own.

Feng Zhengming's words gave different inspirations to the three people he was traveling with.

In the future, whenever the three of them recall this trip with Feng Zhengming, they will feel that it was a great experience in their lives.

At night, the four of them went back to their rooms to rest, and the next day they continued to travel around Zouping.

I went to see some other historical sites in Zouping.

On the third day, after Feng Zhengming had found out everything, he led everyone out of the city, walked eastward, and stopped at a large field of vegetables.

Feng Zhengming stood by the field and introduced to the three people: "This is Zouping's most famous specialty."

Looking at the farmland in front of them, Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong looked at each other in bewilderment. They really didn't understand what kind of specialty this was and why Feng Zhengming was so excited.
Soon, a figure came from a distance on a tricycle.

Feng Zhengming waved to the other party.

The other party rode a tricycle to Feng Zhengming and his friends.

Feng Zhengming smiled and took the initiative to step forward and greet the other party.

The other person was obviously a farmer. He felt a little embarrassed when he saw Feng Zhengming reaching out to him.

However, Feng Zhengming didn't care about the dust on the other person at all and still shook hands with him.

"Hello, thank you for letting us take a look at you."

The other party was a little reserved: "No, you're welcome."

Feng Zhengming turned his head and looked at the three people who still didn't understand what it was.

"This is Lao Zhang. This piece of land belongs to him. He grows Chinese yam here."

After hearing this, Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong immediately understood.

It turns out that the Zouping specialty that Feng Zhengming mentioned is yam.

Feng Zhengming smiled and introduced the three people: "This is Changshan Town. This place is between Zouping and Zibo City. The Changshan yam here is very famous."

After the introduction, Feng Zhengming looked at Lao Zhang: "Is that right, Lao Zhang?"

Lao Zhang was still a little embarrassed and could only smile and respond: "Yes, right? We grow yam here. I wonder if it is very famous."

Feng Zhengming laughed and said, "Don't be modest, Lao Zhang. Changshan yam is indeed very famous."

In the following time, Lao Zhang took Feng Zhengming and others to visit his land.

Old Zhang gradually regained his confidence and began to introduce it to Feng Zhengming and others very seriously.

"Right now the yam is still underground and cannot be dug up. When the time comes, we can dig out the roots. We usually store some of them in a cold storage."

Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong were also a little surprised when they heard this. They didn't expect that cold storage could be used in this era.

Feng Zhengming saw the surprise on the three people's faces and asked with a smile: "How is it? Did you find that although this place looks a bit backward, some things here are not as backward as you imagined?"

The three of them nodded at once.

Indeed, many things were beyond their expectations.

We visited the fields together, and then followed Lao Zhang to the town.

Although the town is not very big, there is quite a lot of things in it.

All facilities are quite complete, and the people in the town seem to be in good spirits.

Old Zhang led Feng Zhengming and others back to his home.

Lao Zhang’s house is built very well.

Compared with the previous mountain village, it really seems luxurious.

When we entered the house, Lao Zhang's wife came out to greet us warmly.

They also prepared water for Feng Zhengming and others to wash their hands and faces.

He even prepared some food for Feng Zhengming and the others.

This enthusiasm also surprised Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong.

Feng Zhengming smiled and said to Lao Zhang and his wife, "Lao Zhang, you two don't have to be so busy."

Old Zhang still smiled innocently and responded: "You are guests, it's your duty."

Zhang's wife said, "We are in the countryside, and there is nothing to treat you."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "This is already very good. Sister-in-law, please stop busying yourself."

Feng Zhengming and his friends naturally had lunch at Lao Zhang's house.

Feng Zhengming even went into the kitchen and made some stir-fried yam himself.

The local yam is used.

Feng Zhengming peeled the yam, washed it in clean water, and kept it soaked.

Ding Yuan was still a little curious and asked: "Brother Feng, the mucus of yam is very uncomfortable, how do you overcome it?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and replied: "It's easy, you can peel it in water."

"Peeling in water?"

This answer made Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong curious.

Feng Zhengming demonstrated it to three people in the water.

First, wash the yam, soak it in water, and start peeling it.
During the whole process, Feng Zhengming did not take the yam out of the water.

This way, you can avoid getting stained with mucus.

Because mucus can be easily washed away by water.

After the demonstration, Feng Zhengming told the three people that it is actually better to wear gloves to peel the yam, and the peeled yam must be soaked in water.

Feng Zhengming quickly cut the yam into slices in the water.

This step also surprised Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong.

They found that they always saw many strange methods in Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming slices the yam in water, and even manages to make each slice almost the same thickness.

This move really stunned several people.

Everything was ready, and Feng Zhengming used the earthen stove in Lao Zhang's house to cook.

With the previous experience in the mountain village, the conditions of the earthen stove at Lao Zhang's home were much better this time, so Feng Zhengming was quite skilled in operating it.

Still keep the heat high throughout the process, quickly sauté the chopped green onion and ginger, then take the yam out of the water and throw it into the pot, then put the green pepper into the pot.

After that, Feng Zhengming added seasonings into the pot while stir-frying.

The whole process seemed hectic, but in fact Feng Zhengming followed every step in an orderly manner.

When it was finally taken out of the pot, the yam was not black at all, but looked white and even a little crystal clear.

Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong were truly amazed by what they saw.

At lunch after the operation, Feng Zhengming's plate of stir-fried yam was eaten up by everyone in the first place.

Not only Ding Yuan, Gao Yongfu and Hou Dong thought it was delicious, but even Lao Zhang and his wife thought it was quite tasty.

After lunch, Lao Zhang’s wife strongly requested to learn how to stir-fry yam from Feng Zhengming.

Feng Zhengming really taught Lao Zhang's wife a lesson, and taught her all the details. (End of this chapter)