Chapter 36: Tang Long’s Idea

“Little Feng, your cooking skills are truly unparalleled! Even the chefs from five-star hotels can’t compare with you,” Su Gang said, giving a thumbs up.

“Uncle Su, you flatter me. If you find it delicious, please have some more,” Tang Feng responded with a smile.

“Little Feng, when did you master such excellent cooking skills? Did you attend some professional culinary school?” Su Gang couldn’t help but speculate.

“Dad, you know the schedule of our school. Even eating times are like going to battle. Where would there be time to attend any culinary school training!” Before Tang Feng could reply, Su Xiaoli interjected.

“That’s true,” Su Gang said, embarrassedly smiling.

“Uncle Su, I mainly figured out the cooking on my own. I’ve always been interested in cooking, but with limited time, I could only study it in my spare moments. If you like the taste, you’re welcome to visit our home often,” Tang Feng offered.

“I never expected that not only do you have a talent for studying, but your culinary skills are also exceptional. Xiaoli, you should learn from Little Feng,” Su Gang couldn’t help but express his admiration.

Su Xiaoli smiled and said, “I would like to learn from him, but I’m afraid he might not want to teach me.”

“Teach! As long as you’re willing, I’ll definitely teach!” Tang Feng immediately agreed without any hesitation.

“Little Feng, with your cooking skills, I think you could easily open a restaurant. I’m sure the business would be booming,” Su Gang suggested.

“Uncle Su, did I hear you right? I’m about to go to Beijing University, and you’re suggesting I open a restaurant?” Tang Feng was somewhat incredulous.

“That’s true. Considering you still have your studies, opening a restaurant would indeed provide a comfortable life,” Su Gang said, with a hint of regret in his voice.

“Dad, what do you think about us opening a restaurant?” Tang Long suddenly suggested.

“Aren’t you running a supermarket?” Tang Feng asked in return.

“The supermarket business is okay, but it’s just small-scale and doesn’t make much money. If opening a restaurant could be profitable, we’d definitely choose to open a restaurant,” Tang Long explained.

“If you guys really want to open a restaurant, I fully support you. However, opening a restaurant is not easy. You’d be busy until at least eleven or twelve at night,” Tang Feng cautioned his father.

“We understand. As long as it’s profitable, some hard work doesn’t matter.”

“Dad, what if you open a restaurant that only serves lunch? That way, you could rest by three or four in the afternoon,” Tang Feng discussed with his father.

“No!” Tang Long shook his head, “Just serving lunch might not be profitable.”

“If you trust me, it definitely will be. I don’t want you to work so hard just to make money, exhausting yourselves,” Tang Feng insisted.

“Big brother, I think Little Feng is right. You might feel young and think it’s okay to work hard, but if you keep pushing yourself like this, it might affect your health later,” Su Gang shared his thoughts.

“Dad, Mom, trust me. Once I start university, I’ll definitely be able to make more money. You won’t need to work so hard. You can rest in the afternoon, have dinner, and take a walk around the square. There’s a night market there and dancing. You can relax,” Tang Feng suggested.

“Resting at three or four in the afternoon, I’ve never even considered such a thing. Even those working in government offices don’t get off work that early,” Tang Long replied.

“What time they get off work has nothing to do with you. If you decide to open a restaurant, just follow my advice. Trust me, as long as the dishes are good, the income will surely not be less,” Tang Feng was confident.

After all, he had exchanged for the cooking secrets, and his cooking had already been approved by Su Gang and others.

“If we’re going to open a restaurant, it’s best to do it near the supermarket. It would be convenient for us to go back and forth,” Tang Feng’s Mother suggested.

“Is there a suitable location near the supermarket?” Tang Feng inquired.

“I saw a restaurant planning to sell its lease a few days ago. I’ll inquire about it when I go to the supermarket tomorrow. If the price is right, I’ll take over the restaurant,” Tang Long answered.

“Okay!” Tang Feng nodded, “Once you take over the restaurant, I’ll start teaching you how to cook.”

“What dishes should I learn?” Tang Long was curious.

“There are eight major cuisines, and even if I wanted to teach you, you wouldn’t be able to learn them all in a short time. So, my idea is to teach you eight classic dishes. That is, the restaurant will only offer eight dishes,” Tang Feng replied.

“Ah? I didn’t hear you wrong, did I? Isn’t eight dishes too few?” Tang Long was surprised.

“Not few,” Tang Feng shook his head, “If you can make those eight dishes very delicious, I guarantee the restaurant will definitely be a hit.”

“Big brother, there’s an old saying, ‘one trick, eaten all over the sky.’ Don’t underestimate these eight dishes. If they really can make a name for themselves, then the restaurant’s business will indeed be very good. Look at some snacks; they only have that one kind, but their business is booming,” Su Gang persuaded him.

“If that’s the case, I’ll see about taking over the restaurant tomorrow, and then I’ll learn to cook from you,” Tang Long quickly decided.

“Dad, don’t rush. I think you should learn to cook first, then deal with the restaurant,” Tang Feng suggested.

“I think I can learn,” Tang Long was confident.

Tang Feng looked at his father and said, “Don’t think cooking is too simple. Even if I teach you, it will take at least half a month to fully learn.”

“Does it take that long to learn eight dishes?” Tang Long was puzzled.

“Of course! If it’s just to make do, it wouldn’t take that long. But if you want to make your dishes stand out, you definitely need to put in the effort,” Tang Feng explained.

“Okay, let’s do it your way!” Tang Long readily agreed.

“Dad, when do you plan to start learning?” Tang Feng asked with a smile.

“After we celebrate grandma’s birthday, we can start,” Tang Long replied.

“Should I also learn with you? That way, we can take turns later,” Tang Feng’s Mother volunteered.

“If you’re willing to learn, I have no objections,” Tang Feng agreed.

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