Era: You're asked to cook a home-style dish, but you cook Wellington.

The atmosphere in the private room was lively, with several business tycoons raising their glasses and showering the elderly man in the main seat with compliments.

"Brother, you have excellent taste! The place Mr. Cai recommended is truly extraordinary!"

"After Miss Su's management, this Su family island has become much more upscale than before!"

"You've been a great help today. With your word, this little island's path in Yuncheng has truly been paved!"

The old man smiled and waved his hand, his fingertips lightly tapping the table. His gaze fell on the doorway, and he spoke calmly.

"You guys, stop flattering me. I'm here today to sample the food on behalf of Old Cai. He keeps telling me how good this place is, so I want to see what this kid really has to offer."

He looked at Su Wanqing.

"Boss Su, are you confident? My standards are quite high."

Everyone present turned to look at Su Wanqing.

Su Wanqing smiled and parted her red lips slightly.

"It's rare to receive such praise from everyone. Even I don't know what dishes we'll be serving today, but rest assured, I guarantee that today's dishes will be absolutely delicious."

As soon as he finished speaking, the bald boss across from him spoke first.

"Hey, Boss Su, you're absolutely confident! I've eaten at at least eight hundred, if not a thousand. I'll see what delicious food you can make here."

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

They knew that this bald man and Su Wanqing had always been at odds, but rules are rules, and they couldn't bring it up in public.

The bald man's actions were undoubtedly a blatant provocation.

Su Wanqing was naturally aware of this as well.

She didn't rush to reply, but instead tilted her head slightly and raised her wine glass.

"You'll know once you try it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter slowly pushed the food cart over and steadily placed the celadon plate on the table.

A delicate appetizer, gleaming warmly under the light, instantly drew everyone's attention.

"Gentlemen, this is our chef's special first appetizer, a shrimp panna cotta tower. Please enjoy."

"Shrimp Milk Jelly Tower, that's a bit of a mouthful."

Everyone looked over and saw two golden and crispy tart shells standing steadily in the center of the plate, with snow-white panna cotta spread evenly and smoothly, and a bright white shrimp on top, its body tinged with a light orange-pink and gleaming with freshness.

Tender green sprouts and tiny white flowers adorn the dish, but the most eye-catching feature is the orange-red netted leaf inserted along the edge of each tart, which unfolds like butterfly wings. It is so exquisite that it is like a work of art, making people reluctant to pick up their chopsticks.

"Wow, this presentation is amazing!"

Some people couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"Just by looking at it, you can tell this craftsmanship is exceptional!"

"Such beauty is truly rare."

The old man's eyes narrowed slightly, and he stretched out his right hand to gently lift the crust of the tower.

The milk jelly is smooth and creamy, and the fresh shrimp is tender and bouncy. With a gentle shake, it's like a jelly that's about to fall off.

"interesting."

The old man secretly praised it, then put it in his mouth.

Your teeth will first touch the thin, crisp crust of the tart.

With a soft "crack," the cool and smooth milk pudding melts on the tongue, carrying a light milky aroma and a refreshing sweetness, without any cloying feeling.

The shrimp's sweetness followed immediately; tender and juicy, it was prepared just right, with no fishy smell whatsoever, only pure freshness.

The refreshing aroma of a few sprouts balances the rich milky fragrance, leaving only a wonderful blend of freshness, sweetness, crispness, and smoothness on the lips and teeth, with distinct layers that blend together perfectly.

The old man was taken aback at first, then raised his eyebrows slightly, slowed down his chewing, and his originally indifferent eyes gradually turned into shock and admiration.

This dish looks like a very small portion, only enough for one bite.

But it was this one bite that brought him immense amazement. The feeling of his entire mouth being filled was so satisfying that even eating large chunks of meat couldn't bring him that satisfaction.

That's amazing, really amazing.

He took out a handkerchief, wiped his hands slightly, and looked at the empty plate in front of him, his tone full of disbelief.

"This is really delicious!"

"The tart crust is baked to perfection, crispy but not oily, the panna cotta is smooth but not crumbly, and even the shrimp is marinated to perfection. There is no unnecessary seasoning, and the natural flavor of the ingredients is the only thing that matters."

He looked up at Su Wanqing, his tone serious.

"Miss Su, your chef is more than just talented; his skills surpass those of many famous chefs I've dined at in Beijing!"

These words caused a moment of silence in the room, which was then immediately followed by an uproar.

"Even the big brother (referring to a senior figure in the industry) is praising it like this? That's incredible!"

"My goodness, I thought the appetizers were just to fill my stomach, but they completely amazed me!"

"Quick, let me have a bite too! I want to see what kind of flavor could make the old boss praise it so much!"

Everyone reached out and tasted it, their faces filled with amazement, and their eyes were full of admiration as they looked at Su Wanqing.

They knew that Su Wanqing had made her fortune through the Haoting Hotel.

But no one expected that after she took over the Su family's island, she would be able to improve the dishes to such an extent that even the elderly people who were used to seeing big scenes praised her highly.

Only the bald boss's smile froze on the spot, his hands tightened slightly, and his eyes showed some unease.

He had intended to use the pretext of tasting the dishes to give Su Wanqing a hard time, but he didn't expect to be completely humiliated by the very first appetizer.

He gritted his teeth and picked up the shrimp custard tower in front of him.

The golden tart shell gleamed under the light, the milk jelly was creamy, and the shrimp were plump, making it look incredibly tempting.

He took a bite, and the crispy tart shell cracked open instantly, revealing a cool, smooth milk pudding filled with the sweetness of shrimp, which exploded on his tongue.

There is not a trace of fishiness, nor any greasiness. The aroma of milk, fruit, and shrimp blend together, making it refreshing and sophisticated. Every bite is just right.

The bald boss's disdain gradually faded, replaced by incredulous shock.

He had prepared a whole host of criticisms, but now they were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word.

The old man saw this, a faint smile playing on his lips, and deliberately spoke.

"So, Mr. Wang? Does this dish meet your standards?"

The bald boss's face flushed red and then turned pale, and it took him a long time to finally manage to squeeze out a sentence.

"Delicious, really delicious."

Upon hearing this, those around him couldn't help but chuckle. His provocative stance from before now seemed particularly awkward.

Everyone then looked at Su Wanqing.

"Boss Su, you're amazing! You actually managed to come up with such delicious dishes."

"Yeah, this is at least in the top three of all the dishes I've ever eaten."

Su Wanqing sat in her seat, watching everyone's reactions, and finally a relieved smile appeared on her lips.

"Oh, not at all. I'm just lucky to have found such a wonderful person."

"His prowess is unparalleled; he alone is worth a thousand troops."

Her gaze swept over the crowd, her eyes filled with confidence.

She knew that Gao Yang's shrimp milk jelly tower had already won over even the most discerning customers with its deliciousness.

She looked at everyone.

"Don't worry, everyone, there are more surprises to come."