Sesame Green Bean Garlic

When it got dark and the neon lights came on, the old city of Macau was like an opened jewel box, filled with all kinds of flashy lights.

Huo Zian and Qiu Xinzhi came to this private restaurant as agreed.The restaurant is elegantly furnished, just like the dining room of a rich family, and there is only one table in Nuoda's room.

Before Boss Su arrived, the two of them were fine, so they first went to the back kitchen to hook up with the chef.Chef looks young and very talkative.Huo Zian watched him prepare meals, and he understood why Boss Su generally called this place a "restaurant". The local medicinal materials and cheap general dishes are neither stir-fried like Chinese food, nor fried and roasted like Western food. Many techniques and combinations have never been seen before.

Huo Zi'an was very interested. He tasted a flexible soft candy and asked the chef: "What is this? It's like candied winter melon, but it tastes very fresh."

The chef told him: "This is papaya peel."

Papaya peel? !Both Huo Zian and Qiu Xinzhi were surprised.The chef smiled and said, "It's a bit strange, isn't it? Few people would eat this kind of food—no, no one would eat papaya skin. This is what my teacher taught me. Researching the use of vines of various melons for cooking."

Huo Zian heard that his Chinese accent didn't look like a Chinese, nor did he come from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, so he suddenly realized: "Your teacher is Zeng Keda?"

"Yeah, Chef Huo is amazing. I worked at Sapphire three years ago and learned a lot."

When he returned to the restaurant, Qiu Xinzhi sighed: "I heard that Zeng Keda dared to serve anything to the guests. He has become more and more crazy in recent years. It seems that the rumors are true. The disciples are like this. How crazy must the master be?" ?”

Huo Zian said seriously: "The year before last, I participated in a project about 'Whole Foods', researching how to use the discarded parts of vegetables, fruits and meat to cook and reduce food waste. Zeng Keda is an expert in this field. I originally wanted to find him Consultation, unfortunately, the incident happened in his restaurant, so I didn’t see him. Do you think he will come to Macau this time?”

Qiu Xinzhi shrugged: "I can't say for sure. It is said that this person doesn't socialize very much. He may not be interested in this kind of occasion. Zi'an, there are so many good chefs in Asia, why do you think you and Zeng Keda were pushed to the front?" Come?"

"what do you think?"

"From a business point of view, of course it is the plasticity of the two of you. Ability, age, image, and philosophy are very important factors. There is also the consumer market behind the two of you. Beijing, Shanghai, and Singapore are the fastest growing restaurants in Asia. The market; let me tell the truth, especially you, the experience in Beijing has helped you a lot, and Zeng Da—”

"He's a genius." Huo Zi'an interjected.

"That's right, he's a genius." Qiu Xinzhi faced Huo Zian without thinking too much about his words, "You did a great job, but you're still too gentle, and Zeng Da, he's more 'aggressive'. I I ate a meal made by him about seven or eight years ago. At that time, he used ingredients much more conservatively than now. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but every time I ate similar dishes afterwards, I would unconsciously feel the same as Zeng Da. Every time I make a comparison, I feel that what he makes is the most unique. It doesn’t mean that it must be the most delicious, but the memory is particularly vivid. Eating is somewhat subjective and cultural habits. Everyone has their preferences, but it's really amazing to make people remember."

Huo Zian was fascinated: "I have never eaten the food he cooked, not to mention the craftsmanship and creativity, his style is bigger than mine. What he dares to do, many chefs dare not."

At this moment, Boss Su entered the door, just in time to hear the last conversation, and asked, "Are you talking about Zeng Da?"

The two sides greeted each other and took their seats together.The waiter brought an aperitif, lemongrass and pineapple juice mixed into the cold cider, topped with a creamy layer made of coconut milk, ginger juice and high-grade white wine, refreshing and hot contrasted strongly, served with chicken liver paté , candied papaya rind and lard residue.

Boss Su said: "The chef here is Zeng Keda's apprentice, and the dishes are interesting. But compared to his teacher, he is still far behind."

Before eating, he directly commented on the chef in the dining room. Huo Zian felt that Boss Su was a bit unreasonable, so he replied in a polite way: "Mr. Su knows Zeng Dada very well, and I really want to try his cooking. There was never a suitable opportunity."

Boss Su smiled: "It's not just Zeng Keda, Chef, my team and I have eaten many times. Maybe Chef has too many customers, so I don't have an impression."

Huo Zian was quite surprised.He has cooked countless meals over the years, with guests from all over the world, sometimes there are hundreds of people at a banquet, and he really can't remember all the guests.This Boss Su pays so much attention to him?

Qiu Xinzhi: "Boss Su is a real foodie. He has so many celebrity chefs under him, and he goes out to eat all over the world." In order to eat, Qiu Xinzhi said this on purpose, hoping that Boss Su would stop playing around in circles, and quickly tell him why he came to find Zian.

Sure enough, Boss Su immediately said: "I love food, but I love excellent chefs even more. I'll cut to the chase, Chef Huo, Chinese people are rich these years, and we have all seen how fast high-end restaurants have developed. East Asia and Southeast Asia have been brought up. However, the supply of high-quality restaurants is still in short supply. I have a plan, I want to be our own high-end restaurant brand, and open seven restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Bangkok at the same time High-end restaurants. I would like to invite you to host the part in mainland China, and hand it over to Zeng Keda for Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia. Both of you are young three-star chefs, and you will definitely be able to build a brand in a short time."

Open seven at the same time? !Huo Zian was shocked by this ambitious plan.There are not no high-end restaurant chains, but each branch is slowly opened. After all, high-end restaurants emphasize delicacy and individuality, and are more suitable for slow expansion.Moreover, he and Zeng Keda have completely different styles. How can the same brand be used?

But Boss Su continued: "You will have absolute freedom, the style of each restaurant is up to you; our team has been doing this for many years, not a grass-roots team, we will find the best location, food source, management personnel, publicity You don’t have to worry about word of mouth—tomorrow’s award presentation will be the first publicity. You see, we’re ready.”

Qiu Xinzhi smiled and said, "Hey, what Boss Su means is that tomorrow's award has been pre-determined for Zian and Zeng Da?"

Boss Su didn't shy away from it at all: "Of course, if it weren't for what we made this award for? We need Oriental star chefs. The team has studied many people and thinks that Chef Huo and Zeng Keda are the most suitable candidates. You have already With a lot of fame, our team will definitely be able to make the two of them the most valuable chefs in Asia."

Huo Zian and Qiu Xinzhi looked at each other.Huo Zian was noncommittal, and asked, "Have you talked to Zeng Keda?"

Boss Su's smile froze, and then he shook his head: "That person Zeng Da is not so easy to get in touch with. I haven't met him yet, but I am confident that I can convince him."

"Boss Su's plan is very bold. If it succeeds, he can use this as a base to gradually occupy the food markets in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia. I think such a powerful plan should be communicated with the two chefs earlier. Let’s talk, there is only one night until the award presentation, if the two chefs don’t accept it, who will you give the award to tomorrow?”

Qiu Xinzhi's words stabbed Boss Su, but he controlled his expression, and said with a smile: "How can the chef not accept it? If Chef Huo feels that the conditions are not satisfactory, you can talk slowly. Come on, let's go first eat."

After coming out of the restaurant, the air was already a bit cold.The two walked slowly back to the hotel.

Qiu Xinzhi: "Chef Huo, the pie is falling from the sky, and he is begging you to open a restaurant with money, people, and houses. Are you moved?"

Huo Zian was silent for a while before opening his mouth: "I originally wanted to run for a few more years, and I didn't want to start a restaurant so early."

"Originally? Ah, you want to settle down now."

"It's not that I think, it's for a good day."

Qiu Xinzhi thought for a while and understood Zian's meaning: "You guys running the dock like this is not good for Liangchen's career development. Sommeliers don't have their own wine cellar to manage, so it's outrageous to just serve wine and pour wine for people."

"Well, I don't care. After so many years of work, I have all the experience I should have, but Liangchen ran around with me not long after I entered the industry, and I lacked that part of training. If this Boss Su can give us enough Resources and freedom, being your own restaurant is a good thing for Liangchen. Do you think this person is reliable?"

"Reliable and unreliable. His family is reliable. The Su family's food processing company ranks ninth in the world, and they are really rich; the restaurants run by Su's second son have good reputation and attendance. He said that he It's not a grass-roots team, it's not bragging, anyway, it's more reliable than Li Xiaonan and your benefactor's father. But this guy is such a thief."

"Really? How did you know that, because you invited us to eat pig tails?" Huo Zian smiled.

"Don't tell me, the stewed pigtails are very good—but this second Su, why didn't he find you and Zeng Keda until the day before the award? Because he was not sure! He knew it was a big bet, so he asked There is absolutely no mistake in determining the candidate. They set up this award not because they were ready to praise you and Zeng Keda, but because they wanted to test the public opinion and rumors outside and see who the jury in the industry would choose. He finally made a decision these days You and Zeng Keda are the most recognized favorites by the outside world, so they came to talk to you. It doesn’t matter if you and Zeng Keda don’t agree for the time being, I will give you sweets first, and then slowly persuade them. This is a good plan!"

Huo Zi'an praised: "The editor-in-chief is Qiqiao Linglong. Then tell me, should I or shouldn't I?"

Qiu Xinzhi pondered: "You have to weigh this matter with Liangchen yourself, I can't give you an opinion. I'm only sure about one thing, and Zeng Dada definitely shouldn't."

"Ah, why?"

"It's said that he doesn't plan to open a restaurant anymore, and the dishes he cooks are getting more and more outrageous. This man is very wild, how can he listen to this second child Su?"

Huo Zian nodded, he actually didn't want to be instigated by this kind of rich second generation. "Then Second Su asked us to go to the club, so we won't go. Find a place to have a drink?"

At the dinner before, Seeing that Huo Zian was still hesitating, Second Su asked them to go to the VIP club to play a few games.This casino club has its own apron and dedicated lanes, and those who want to play in it must exchange at least 1000 million patacas for chips, and ordinary gamblers cannot enter.

Qiu Xinzhi said: "Go, I haven't seen local tyrants gamble before, so keep an eye on it."

They found Joe Eliam in a hotel casino.Qiao Yilian calmed down and piled up four or five stacks of chips in front of him. Qiu Xinzhi took a quick look and found that there were five to sixty thousand stacks.

Huo Zian said in surprise: "Doctor Qiao, I didn't expect you to like playing this."

Without thinking about it, Qiao Yilian pushed half of the chips out, "Come on, let's play a few hands. I have a lot of luck when I play small, and I rarely lose."

Qiu Xinzhi added: "It's more than just a windfall. It's the son of the God of Wealth. He can win an iPhone when he buys a bottle of drink. It's a pity that he never drinks a drink. He bought it for the little nurse when he won the lottery." Sure enough, Dr. Qiao Win a hand.

Huo Zian smiled and said: "It's just right, we'll see people gamble in a while, Dr. Qiao will try his luck, maybe he won an island and come back."

"We can't afford to gamble in that game. I heard that the minimum chip is [-]."

"Really?" Dr. Qiao didn't even look at the cards, and arrogantly pushed all the chips in front of him.Two pairs, pass kill.This time, Qiao Yilian won over 20 yuan.He stood up and said lightly, "Is it enough to exchange chips?"

"Handsome!" Huo Zian praised.

Qiu Xinzhi smiled and shook his head: "You're so fucking arrogant. Hey, when does Liang Chen get off work?"

"Why do you always miss my man! Come on, let's take a shower and go to the club."

"Wash your ass, your luck will be gone after taking a shower, go now, win tens of millions, I will quit my job, and eat, drink and have fun here every day."

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