Chapter 2296 No High or Low

"It turns out you came here in person. You're so polite." Yuan Zhou felt more friendly as soon as he heard Zhang Haisen reported his family name.

Yuanzhou is very satisfied with his two Cantonese disciples, especially Zhang Longquan. They are smart and know how to do things. Regardless of their age, they are no less generous than the younger ones.

As a disciple of Yuanzhou Cantonese Cuisine, although he lost the battle with Huang Gang for the Cantonese Cuisine President, he is still a mainstay of Cantonese Cuisine.

Zhang Haisen is Zhang Longquan's father. He is seventy years old this year, but he still looks very energetic.

The proudest thing in his life is that he has a son who excels in his career. As a person who has been working as a country cook all his life, he is still very famous in the countryside, but he always feels that it is difficult for a country chef to become an elegant person.

Zhang Haisen's dream is to be the head chef of a large hotel, and he feels that this is the way to make a living. Of course, as a member of the older generation, he always feels that respectability is the best measure of a job.

Therefore, Zhang Haisen has been very strict with Zhang Longquan since he was a child. He has the idea that if he can't fly, he wants his children to fulfill his wishes.

Under the strict training, Zhang Longquan was able to live up to his expectations and had only studied for a few days. However, he was still quite good at cooking. With some talent, he already had a lot of fame at a young age.

When Yuanzhou held the rural chef competition in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan provinces, Zhang Haisen was very concerned about it. If his native place was not Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan and he had retired, he would have wanted to participate.

This was also the first time that Zhang Haisen felt that the country chef was also a chef and had status. All changes in perception were brought about by Yuan Zhou.

Because he respects Yuan Zhou's status and cooking skills, Zhang Haisen feels that the feeling he has been holding in his heart for many years can finally come out.

When Yuan Zhou wanted to select registered disciples from various cuisines, Zhang Haisen was really lashing out with a whip, hoping that his son would win the spot and get the chance to be taught by Yuan Zhou.

Hard work paid off. Although Zhang Longquan was slightly worse, he and Huang Gang still got this rare opportunity.

Since then, Zhang Haisen has visibly noticed that his son's cooking skills have begun to improve, so he often says at home, "Thanks to Chef Yuan, you are where you are today. All you have to do is study hard and strive to promote Cantonese cuisine. That’s the most important thing.”

Zhang Haisen has long wanted to come and see Yuan Zhou in person to express his gratitude. Of course, the most important thing is to come and see Yuan Zhou.

without any exaggeration,

Zhang Haisen was in a "pilgrimage" mood.

In Zhang Haisen's mind, this was the person who changed his lifelong obsession, and his cooking skills were still so superb. He was the god of cooking in his heart.

Bringing his most precious possessions to meet his idol, Zhang Haisen was still a little nervous, fearing that he would be embarrassed in front of his idol.

After talking to Yuan Zhou for a few words just now, his nervousness slowly calmed down. He felt that Yuan Zhou was very approachable and didn't show off at all.

"You're welcome, you're welcome. Only by coming in person can you be sincere. That boy Long Quan has been taught a lot by Chef Yuan and has become a lot more successful." Zhang Haisen waved his hand.

"Why didn't Long Quan come with you this time?" Yuan Zhou changed the subject when he saw that Zhang Haisen was a little uncomfortable.

To be honest, Zhang Haisen is not very tall. He has the figure of an ordinary person. His height has shrunk a bit because he got older. He has an ordinary face and a pair of bright eyes. Zhang Longquan is already fifty, but it is probably because of training with Wang Jike. The reason is that he is well-muscled and well-maintained, and he still looks like a somewhat handsome uncle, nothing like Zhang Haisen.

This was also the reason why Yuan Zhou didn't recognize her immediately. She probably looked more like his mother.

"Hahaha, he and President Huang are busy sorting out some things for the Cantonese Cuisine Association recently. They seem to be holding a competition of some kind. And I can't walk, but I just want to come and see Chef Yuan. I used to I'm also a chef." Zhang Haisen straightened his back as he spoke.

He can now proudly say that he has been a rural cook for his entire life.

"I can tell. Just by looking at your posture, I can tell that you are a chef by profession." Yuan Zhou nodded.

"Hahaha, Chef Yuan has a good eye, but I am just a country chef. I can make some country banquets, but not others." Zhang Haisen said modestly.

"This salted lime was pickled when I was working in my last year. It is not expensive. Chef Yuan must accept it and try it. It is a local specialty of Guangdong Province." Zhang Haisen added.

He retired at the age of sixty. It's not that he doesn't want to cook anymore, but that he can't keep up with the physical strength. Being a country cook is more physically demanding than being a chef in a hotel, because all the banquets are catered for. At least the kind that starts from four or five tables. It is already very remarkable that Zhang Haisen can reach the age of sixty. It is also because the old man is in good health.

"In this case, I definitely want to try it, but I also made some. It's just a new year, and it only lasts for more than a year. You can bring less to try when the time comes." Yuan Zhou said.

"Of course I look forward to what Chef Yuan cooks." Zhang Haisen said happily.

He has admired Yuan Zhou's cooking skills for a long time. Now that he can eat something made by Yuan Zhou himself, you can imagine his excitement.

Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhou chatted with Zhang Haisen about his past work as a country chef. He was very interested and asked many questions about it.

The main reason is that Yuanzhou has already had an idea. Based on the previous conclusions drawn by rural chefs from three provinces, rural chefs are indeed different from serious chefs.

The emphasis is different. It’s not that Xiangchu has no merits. Many of the specialties of Xiangchu are also treasures in the culinary world. For example, the kimchi made by the chef Xiangchu was rated by Yuan Zhou as “reflecting the taste of Sichuan kimchi.” Essence", it is said that a company offered 1 million to buy the formula.

Yuan Zhou didn't know whether it was sold or not, but he knew that the same formula tasted different when brewed in different jars and climates. The bidding company probably also knew that it was just a gimmick.

Good things cannot be buried. Since we want to carry forward Chinese cooking skills, we must not only absorb fresh knowledge, but also master old skills. Tradition cannot be lost, and innovation cannot be eliminated. A two-pronged approach is the best way. .

Yuanzhou wants to launch a joint activity of rural chefs, including all rural chefs across the country, and unified registration and management. Of course, this project is very large and cumbersome. It is currently just a prototype idea and has not yet matured, so it is only in the process of brewing. middle.

It was a coincidence that Zhang Haisen came here this time, just to learn about some things about rural chefs.

Zhang Haisen may be a little timid when it comes to other things, but when it comes to things he has been doing for decades, he has a lot to say.

You should know that although Zhang Haisen used to think that rural cooking was a thing for lower-level people, his cooking skills are really famous in the countryside. Naturally, he knows more about it, and he can talk about it eloquently, and he knows many people, so when he talks about it, It’s even more endless.

When Yuan Zhou's alarm clock rang, the two of them finally stopped talking. Yuan Zhou gained a lot this time, at least he had more improvements and new ideas in his mind.

"Sorry, Chef Yuan talks a lot as he gets older, which really wastes a lot of time." Zhang Haisen felt embarrassed when he came back to his senses.

He heard from his son that Chef Yuan's daily time was on a schedule, and he had determined when to do what he wanted to do. But now, if he said it would only be two hours, it would definitely delay things.

"No, I earn a lot." Yuan Zhou said, "It's all about cooking."

Zhang Haisen felt that what he was talking about was all about country cooking, and how could it be of any help to Chef Yuan, so he waved his hand and said, "These are just some country dishes that only cost more than ten yuan. There is no cooking skills at all."

"No, no, no, cooking skills are the only difference between good and bad food, while service, environment, and ingredients are the only difference between cheap and expensive." Yuan Zhou said.

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