From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Feng Zhengming turned down almost all the activities during the Spring Festival that he could.

He came back from Shanghai this time just to spend the New Year with his family.

Especially, you should take good care of your daughter.

Although my daughter is still in her infancy and doesn't understand anything yet.

But Feng Zhengming feels that he should hold his daughter in his arms and make her laugh every day.

And playing with my daughter in bed is a great way to relax.

Although the little girl knew nothing, she was obviously curious about everything.

He is always mumbling something, but I don't know what he is saying.
Every time Feng Zhengming's daughter babbled, he would talk to her beside her.

The little girl doesn't dislike her father's nagging, and will even listen to him.

The most harmonious picture of the father and daughter is the father sitting on the bed and the daughter nestling in her father's arms, listening to her father's nagging while babbling a few words from time to time.

If someone who doesn’t know sees this scene, they might really think that the father and daughter are talking.

Of course, my daughter is not always obedient.

Sometimes I pee or poop in my dad's arms.

Feng Zhengming always changes his daughter's diapers very carefully.

There was no expression of disgust at all.

When Feng Zhengming didn't know how to play it very well at the beginning, he studied hard with his wife, mother-in-law and aunt.

After several sessions, Feng Zhengming gradually mastered the skills.

Later he changed even more carefully.

Look at how my husband spends time with our daughter every day.

Luo Qing couldn't help but laugh at him: "Look at you, if others knew that you, a nationally ranked top chef, turned down those invitations and just stayed at home to take care of your daughter, what would they think?"

After listening to this, Feng Zhengming gently touched his head with his daughter and continued to make her laugh.

While answering his wife: "What will they say? They will definitely praise me as a top scholar who loves my family."

Hearing this, Luo Qing couldn't help laughing.

Feng Zhengming leaned close to his daughter's ear and said, "Dad loves his family, right?"

The little girl didn't understand what her father was saying, she just babbled a few random words.

Then most of the time, the little girl actually slept.

So the little girl would often babble a few random words to her father and slowly fall asleep.

But even when his daughter fell asleep, Feng Zhengming still felt very comfortable looking at her.

When facing his daughter, Feng Zhengming can forget all his worries. He really lets himself go and enjoys the rare peace. The happy time spent with his daughter makes him intoxicated.

In this relaxed and happy atmosphere with their daughter, Feng Zhengming and his family welcomed the new year's Spring Festival.

This year's Spring Festival, Feng Zhengming turned down many activities and did not attend them.

However, during the Spring Festival, Feng Zhengming still prepared a large table of dishes.

This year, Master and fellow practitioners did not come together to celebrate the New Year.

So Feng Zhengming invited Luo Qing's family and his grandfather's family to celebrate the New Year together.

Zhang Hongwei, who is already in college, has also become the focus of both families this year.

After all, Zhang Hongwei was admitted to the University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

In everyone's eyes, this is definitely a top student.

So when Zhang Hongwei came back during the Chinese New Year, everyone was curious about how he got admitted.

During the Chinese New Year, Feng Zhengming also asked Zhang Hongwei to pass on his experience to his younger brothers and sisters and younger generations in front of everyone.

Everyone can see that Zhang Hongwei has matured a lot after returning from college half a semester ago.

When asked to share his experience with everyone, he actually spoke seriously.

I even talked about some of my usual learning methods.

The younger brothers and sisters and younger generations present were all amazed.

Perhaps the teaching and lessons given by others to children often do not have enough impact on children.

But it’s different for Zhang Hongwei.

Because everyone knows that he was admitted to the University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

He was admitted to the aerospace manufacturing major he wanted to study the most.

So what he said would make the children feel it is credible.

After listening to Zhang Hongwei's experience sharing, Feng Zhengming couldn't help but joke with him.

"You said it would be great if I could go home earlier? If I go home earlier, I can let you teach me some experience. Maybe I can get into college."

Zhang Hongwei stopped being tense after hearing this.

"Hahaha, brother, please stop laughing at me. I was able to pass the exam thanks to your support. You are my role model."

Feng Zhengming waved his hand: "Don't talk nonsense, I can't be your role model."

Zhang Hongwei said seriously: "Brother, it's really you who supported me and encouraged me."

Feng Zhengming asked Zhang Hongwei to continue.

"Okay, then tell me."

Zhang Hongwei spoke his true feelings seriously.

"I learned from you, brother, that there is a saying that every profession has its own top talent. You made me understand that if you want to accomplish something, you must put in enough effort.

Only if you put in enough effort can you have the opportunity to realize the ideals you want to achieve. "

After hearing what Zhang Hongwei said, Feng Zhengming pondered for a while.

"Don't say that. I think you are right. I am indeed a good role model."

Everyone present was stunned when they heard Feng Zhengming say this.

Then everyone couldn't help laughing.

Uncle San laughed and said, "Zhengming, you are really not modest at all, are you?"

"Hahaha, Zhengming is becoming more and more interesting." Second Aunt also laughed.

The uncle also spoke up: "Zhengming, there is really no need to be modest. I have heard in Shanghai that your two stores in Shanghai are doing very well."

Feng Zhengming certainly knew that his uncle also worked in Shanghai after returning to China.

But he never thought of asking his uncle for help.

Because asking his family for help was indeed not something Feng Zhengming was willing to do.

Especially in the department where my uncle works, if Feng Zhengming goes to find my uncle, it may also affect my uncle.

"Hahaha, I just cook my own food well."

The eldest aunt said, "Zhengming, you are already very good at cooking. Everyone in Shanghai knows that the two restaurants opened by the top scholar are restaurants where even people from overseas have to queue up."

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "People from overseas are also human beings. My store is doing well, but I can't let them cut in line just because they are from overseas."

The uncle nodded: "That's right, the store is yours, you have to follow your rules."

But like many people, my uncle and aunt were also very curious.

What methods did Feng Zhengming use to attract those people from overseas?

Feng Zhengming would not hide anything from his family.

He explained in detail to his family the layout of his store and some of the designs he used when cooking.

After listening to Feng Zhengming's narration, his uncle and aunt, who had lived abroad for many years, were particularly touched.

"If I didn't know that you had never been abroad, I would have thought you had returned from abroad."

"Yes, Zhengming, you really understand the preferences of some people overseas." Feng Zhengming smiled and told about his conversation with Kofman in Gangcheng.

The uncle suddenly understood: "So that's how it is. Kofman is a very prestigious chef overseas and respected by many top chefs."

The eldest aunt asked: "Zhengming, do you have the confidence to become the domestic Kofman?"

Feng Zhengming naturally understood what his aunt meant.

Coffman's status overseas is high because his presence elevates the level of cooking.

His existence has given great motivation to many overseas chefs.

Let overseas chefs delve more into cooking.

There are many new overseas technologies that can be said to have been pioneered by Kofman, or it should be said that it was because of Kofman that other chefs were motivated to develop new technologies.

The eldest aunt asked Feng Zhengming if he wanted to become a domestic Kofman.

What I mean is, does Feng Zhengming want to lead the era of upgrading domestic Chinese cuisine himself?
Feng Zhengming did not avoid this question.

“I have thought about it and hope that I can become a chef like Mr. Kofman, who can lead the transformation of Chinese cuisines from all over the world, integrate the cuisines from all over the world, and enable chefs to further improve their skills.

But after all, our country is vast and rich in resources, and the cuisines of different regions have their own different preferences.

So if I want to really influence the whole country, I’m afraid it’s not easy.”

Grandpa Situ said at this time: "Zhengming, you don't need to think too much about those things, you should think about how to work hard to do your best?
If you try your best, you should be able to lead the trend.

You have to believe in yourself, believe in your own abilities, and show your best side to everyone.

As long as you succeed, many people will naturally follow your lead. They will keep up with your pace and chase after your steps, which will help Chinese food to develop better.”

The whole family is full of expectations for Feng Zhengming and hopes that he can become the one who leads the trends.

Facing everyone's expectant gaze, Feng Zhengming asked with a smile.

"Do you think the dishes for today's New Year's Eve dinner are delicious?"

This question immediately made everyone laugh.

"Hahaha, delicious, delicious. You cooked it yourself, so how can it not be delicious?"

"Yes, we all believe in your craftsmanship."

"And you've worked really hard today, cooking so many dishes by yourself."

"It seems that some dishes taste different. Maybe they learned the taste from other places?"

"Yes, I also think some dishes taste different."

Feng Zhengming smiled and nodded: "Yes, I made some changes to some dishes and added some flavors I learned abroad, so the taste is indeed different."

Grandpa Situ pointed to the family portrait in front of him and said, "You did a good job with this family portrait."

Feng Zhengming smiled: "As long as you like it, Grandpa Situ, when I made this family portrait, I also adjusted the soup stock and used some foreign soup stock recipes."

Grandpa Situ could also taste it.

"Chef's soup, it proves that your soup-making skills are indeed extraordinary now, it's really amazing."

Feng Zhengming was modest: "I still have a lot to learn. I also need to learn more from others' strengths and integrate them into my dishes as much as possible to make my dishes better."

Grandpa Feng said, “At your age, it’s very difficult to break through.”

Feng Zhengming nodded, his grandfather was right.

For Feng Zhengming, it is difficult to break through himself and make more delicious dishes.

He continued to make improvements and blend various flavors.

These are just some minor improvements based on tradition.

But in fact every small improvement.

Even if it is just a change in taste, it actually requires tremendous effort from the chef behind the scenes.

Fortunately, Feng Zhengming now has a very good team.

He can work with the people in the team to try to make improvements.

For this year’s New Year’s Eve dinner, Feng Zhengming also introduced many new dishes from his own restaurant.

Basically, these are dishes that are popular in Shanghai.

It’s the store’s signature dish.

However, not all family members were unanimous in their praise.

For example, Feng Zhengming makes four-happiness meatballs in tomato sauce in his store in Shanghai.

He also made this dish for the New Year's Eve dinner.

Children like this dish more.

The sweet and sour taste is matched with the meaty aroma of the four-happiness meatballs.

Many children can actually eat one by themselves.

However, among the adults, such as Grandpa Feng and Grandpa and Grandma Luo Qing, they are not very accepting of this taste.

This is understandable as the elderly are used to the taste of traditional Shandong cuisine.

After all, I have been eating this flavor for almost my entire life.

The old people still cannot accept the taste of ketchup.

There is also the milk soup family portrait that was improved by Feng Zhengming.

The taste has become a little lighter.

Grandpa Situ and Grandpa Feng both like this taste very much.

But even Uncle San felt it was a little too bland.

Feng Zhengming also made some summaries and conclusions about the different taste experiences among his family members.

It is true that some dishes cannot be liked by everyone.

His wife Luo Qing was still worried that her husband would be hurt, so she quietly comforted him.

"Don't take it personally. Everyone has different tastes. You don't have to worry too much about your family's tastes. After all, you still have to please the customers in Shanghai."

When Feng Zhengming heard his wife's comforting words, he smiled and held her hand.

“It’s okay, I don’t mind, I think it’s the best help for me if everyone speaks out their direct feelings.

Some of the flavors sold in the stores in Shanghai may not be suitable for my family’s taste.

So I was also thinking about how to better adjust the taste and find a balance so that most people can like it, or at least it won’t taste bad.”

Seeing that her husband was not discouraged, it made her even more motivated.

Luo Qing smiled happily: "I am very happy to see that you are full of fighting spirit. I like your unwillingness to admit defeat the most."

Feng Zhengming hugged his wife and said, "Do you think your husband is really outstanding?"

Luo Qing responded intimately: "Yes, my husband has always been the best."

The couple showed their affection so much that everyone in the family was smiling.

Second Aunt couldn't help but deliberately joked: "You two, you finally have the chance to have your daughter taken care of by someone, so you're taking the time to be intimate, right?"

Feng Zhengming was not shy at all: "That's right, how about you take the child home tonight? So we can spend some time alone together?"

Hearing Feng Zhengming's words, the whole family present was amused again.

My aunt immediately said, "Look at the good things about young people. Their daughter is not even one year old yet and they are already eager to have another child."

"Hahaha……"

My aunt’s words made everyone laugh so hard that they fell over.

Maybe only some younger children didn’t understand, but they still laughed along with the adults.

Amidst the laughter and joy, Feng Zhengming spent another Spring Festival in the warm and big family. (End of this chapter)