My Qin Huairu in Siheyuan is not the White Lotus of the Golden Age

Wang Zicheng followed the man into the small western-style building and asked, "Uncle, how many people are eating today? Are there any dietary restrictions?"

The man shook his head, very disdainful: "About ten people, how would I know if there are any dietary restrictions? The dishes are already prepared, you can cook as you like."

Wang Zicheng heard the voice saying "keep away from strangers" and sneered, but didn't take it seriously.

After following him into the kitchen, the man left. Soon Wang Zicheng was the only one left in the huge kitchen. After a round of inspection, he became generally familiar with the place.

At this moment, a little girl walked in. She smiled and said, "I didn't expect it was really you. I thought I heard it wrong just now!"

"Xiao'e, why is it you!"

Lou Xiao'e chuckled and said, "You are silly, why is it not me? This is my home! I thought it was He Yuzhu from your yard who came here today, but I didn't expect it to be you. Can you cook too?"

Wang Zicheng smiled and said, "Of course, I know all eight cuisines, including Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, Huaiyang, etc."

"You are bragging, how is it possible!"

Seeing Lou Xiaoe's disbelieving expression, Wang Zicheng said, "How about this, let's make a bet on whether I can make the eight major cuisines!"

Lou Xiao'e thought about it and said, "Okay, but it's not enough to just make it. Fortunately, it tastes really good!"

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Lou Xiao'e said, "Tell me, what do you want to bet on?"

Wang Zicheng thought for a moment and said, "How about this? If I lose, I will promise you three things. If I win, you will promise me one thing. How about that?"

Lou Xiao'e hesitated and said, "That won't do. What if I do something bad? I'm not that stupid!"

"Xiao'e, don't worry, that won't happen!"

Wang Zicheng smiled and said, "What I want you to do will not violate public order and morality, and I will not force you to do something you don't want to do. Is that okay?"

Lou Xiao'e thought about it carefully and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so she said, "Okay, it's settled!"

"Haha!" Seeing that Lou Xiao'e agreed, Wang Zicheng also laughed happily.

"Humph, I'm waiting to see how you lose!"

Lou Xiao'e snorted proudly and left the kitchen.

After Lou Xiao'e left, it was getting late, so Wang Zicheng started to get busy.

Picking up a kitchen knife, Wang Zicheng's whole aura changed, and he now had the aura of a chef. At this moment, if he put on a white chef's hat, he would really be the same as the chef in the TV dramas.

After looking over the ingredients, Wang Zicheng was confident. He planned to make sixteen dishes, two dishes from each of the eight major cuisines.

Sweet and Sour Carp and Lotus Chicken Slices from Shandong cuisine;

Sichuan cuisine’s Dongpo pork elbow and twice-cooked pork;

……

He moved quickly and soon all the ingredients were ready. They could be put into the pot as soon as the time was right!

Soon, the man who had led him to the kitchen walked into the kitchen and ordered with a cold face, "Boss Lou and the others have already agreed on it, you can start now!"

"give it to me!"

Wang Zicheng responded, and soon, delicious dishes were served on the table one after another. Each dish was delicious and the presentation was very delicate, like a work of art.

At the dinner table, I was shocked as I watched dishes of different cuisines being served one after another.

"This is Shandong cuisine, this is Sichuan cuisine, this should be Huaiyang cuisine..."

"Wow, all eight major cuisines are available here, and every dish is very exquisite and tastes great. Lou Bancheng, where did you find so many chefs?"

"Ha ha!"

Lou Bancheng laughed heartily at the praise from his leader and said, "Leader, you guessed wrong."

"How is that possible? Over the years, I have traveled a lot and have tried most of the cuisines in China. These dishes are clearly classic dishes from the eight major cuisines. How could I be wrong?"

Lou Bancheng smiled and explained, "Boss, I'm not saying you got the wrong dish. I'm saying that these dishes were all made by the same person!"

"How can this be!"

The big boss was very shocked. A person's energy is very limited. It is not easy to master one cuisine. Few people can master two or three.

Being proficient in eight major cuisines is such an incredible thing, but in the eyes of the big boss, it is simply impossible!

Lou Bancheng said, "Director Yang, please explain it to me!"

Director Yang took over the topic and explained with a smile: "Boss, there is really only one chef today, his name is Wang Zicheng, he is the director of the engineering department of our factory."

With such a good opportunity, Director Yang naturally wanted to say a few good words for Wang Zicheng in front of the leader. However, before he finished speaking, the leader's face looked a little bad.

When the senior leader heard Director Yang's praise, he became very curious and said, "Director Yang, please invite that old gentleman over. He is proficient in cooking and engineering technology. If I meet such a master, I would also like to meet him!"

"Ha ha!"

Lou Bancheng smiled and said, "Boss, you are wrong again. Wang Zicheng is not an old master. He is still a young man!"

"what!"

Lou Bancheng's words immediately shocked everyone present, except Director Yang, of course.

"Old Lou, you're joking a bit too much!"

Lou Bancheng said with a smile: "Big boss, you have known me for so many years, but have you ever seen me joke? I will ask someone to find Wang Zicheng for you, and you will know when the time comes!"

Director Yang stood up and said, "I'll go!"

With that, Director Yang left the table and went to the kitchen.

When he found Wang Zicheng, he laughed and said, "Haha, you little bastard, you really made our steel mill proud this time!"

Seeing Director Yang coming over, Wang Zicheng also stood up and greeted him with a smile: "Director, why are you here?"

"You kid, haha!"

Director Yang looked at Wang Zicheng with great joy, and said with a big laugh, "Come with me, the boss wants to see you."

"The big boss wants to see me?"

It was a bit unexpected, but also expected. Wang Zicheng straightened his work clothes and followed Director Yang into the banquet center.

"Boss, this is Wang Zicheng!"

The big boss looked at the young Wang Zicheng and was very surprised: "Young comrade, the dishes you cook are very good!"

After Wang Zicheng walked in, he looked at the big leader in front of him. As he had guessed, it was the big leader who had been kind to He Yuzhu in the original novel.

However, he is not a fool. Unlike in the original book, when he cooked for the big boss for the first time, he was silent and didn't say a word.