Chapter 143: Two Lost Dishes

Eventually, Chen Yang finished preparing two dishes for the competition.

Tang Feng tasted them carefully.

Even though there were no obvious changes in his expression, Chen Yang was extremely nervous.

After a while, Tang Feng spoke, “Compared to the last time I tasted your dishes, there has been a significant improvement. However, it might be difficult to make it into the top three.”

“The top three? I dare not think about it. After all, this is a national chef competition. Not to mention the whole country, even in Beijing, my culinary skills would not make it into the top three,” Chen Yang’s face was filled with shock.

“One must have dreams. If a person doesn’t even have dreams, what’s the difference between them and a salted fish?” Tang Feng said to him lightly.

“But…” Chen Yang seemed to want to say more.

“There are no buts. I’ll help you refine them further in a bit. Also, your basics are still not solid enough. You need to continue to strengthen them,” Tang Feng stated in an indisputable tone.

Chen Yang didn’t speak, but nodded vigorously.

Other kitchen staff members, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but be amazed.

The chef, who was incredibly skilled in their eyes, was so compliant in front of Tang Feng.

“You can also learn along. After all, with so many customers in the restaurant, even if the chef had the ability to clone himself, he couldn’t prepare so many dishes. Your cooking skills are what’s most important,” Tang Feng looked around at everyone and said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Tang Feng began to give Chen Yang cooking advice.

He even personally remade two dishes.

He emphasized the points that needed attention very importantly.

This way, everyone could focus more on these aspects during their practice.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Near noon, Su Xiaoli called.

“Brother Feng, are you coming back to the company for lunch?” Su Xiaoli inquired.

“No,” Tang Feng shook his head, “I’ll be busy in the afternoon. You guys go ahead and eat.”

“Do you need me to come over and help?” Su Xiaoli offered.

“No need. You just focus on handling the company’s affairs, and don’t worry about the rest,” Tang Feng replied.

“Okay then. Remember to call me when you’re done,” Su Xiaoli said.

“Mm,” Tang Feng nodded.

After lunch, Tang Feng continued to teach Chen Yang how to cook.

Of course, he also seriously prepared two dishes himself for Chen Yang and others to taste.

“Master Tang, the two dishes you made, why do they seem like I’ve never seen them before? What are these dishes?” Chen Yang’s face was filled with surprise.

“Golden Dragon Playing in the Water (TL: 金龙戏水) and Peony Fish Slices(TL: 牡丹鱼片),” Tang Feng answered.

“Golden Dragon Playing in the Water and Peony Fish Slices, aren’t those dishes that have been lost? How did you manage to make them?” Chen Yang’s face was full of astonishment.

“I made them based on some materials I collected. Of course, I made some appropriate modifications while preparing them. You guys can taste and see how they are,” Tang Feng briefly explained.

Chen Yang and the other chefs hurriedly started tasting.

“Oh my god! Master Tang, this Peony Fish Slices you made is too delicious! This level of cooking is just perfect!”

“Not only is it very crispy, but it’s also very fragrant! Master Tang, your culinary skills are truly amazing!”

Faced with everyone’s lavish praise, Tang Feng just smiled slightly.

He had gradually become accustomed to others’ admiration and worship.

“Master Tang, I think the two dishes you made could easily win the national chef competition! The two dishes I made are just worlds apart compared to yours,” Chen Yang said, his eyes clearly dimming.

“Don’t say that! You have to have confidence in yourself! I believe that with my guidance, you will definitely win a place,” Tang Feng saw his reaction and quickly comforted him.

“I know. I will continue to work hard,” Chen Yang nodded.

“If you guys want to participate, you can wait for the next national chef competition. I believe that if you diligently study and work hard for a year, sooner or later, you can become a master chef,” Tang Feng smiled at the other chefs.

Hearing his words, everyone suddenly became as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

For a chef, their dream is to become a true master of culinary arts!

If under Tang Feng’s guidance, they could win a place in the next national chef competition.

Then, for them, this honor could be described as bringing glory to their ancestors!

Tang Feng stayed there for a long time.

He even had dinner at the restaurant.

Chen Yang and others were really reluctant to let him go.

But after teaching them enough, Tang Feng said goodbye to them and prepared to return to the school.

On his way back, his phone rang.

He looked at the caller ID and immediately pressed the answer button.

“Brother Feng, have you finished your work?” Su Xiaoli’s voice came from the other end of the phone.

“Just finished. I’m on my way back,” Tang Feng replied.

“Where should I wait for you?” Su Xiaoli continued to ask.

“Where are you now?” Tang Feng asked in return.

“I’m at the company,” Su Xiaoli replied.

“At the company? Did you just finish work?” Tang Feng was surprised.

“No,” Su Xiaoli shook her head, “Ning Xiao and the others went back to school around five. I wanted to stay at the company a bit longer.”

“Have you had dinner?” Tang Feng became concerned.

“I ate two pieces of bread,” Su Xiaoli replied.

“Just eating bread is not enough! Wait for me at the company entrance, I’ll be there soon,” Tang Feng said and hung up the phone.

Not long after, he got off the car and came to Su Xiaoli’s side.

Su Xiaoli had been waiting for a while.

The two met and hugged each other directly!

“Are you hungry? Let’s find a nearby restaurant to eat something,” Tang Feng suggested.

“I don’t feel very hungry. I mainly wanted to talk to you,” Su Xiaoli responded.

“No!” Tang Feng shook his head, “We need to talk and eat.”

Seeing him say so, Su Xiaoli no longer insisted and let him make the arrangements.

Soon, they arrived at a nearby restaurant.

The restaurant was doing good business.

Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli found a seat near the window.

Tang Feng let Su Xiaoli order the dishes.

Su Xiaoli did not refuse and carefully started ordering.

Soon, the dishes were served.

Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli ate while chatting.

“When are you going to the national chef competition?” Su Xiaoli changed the subject.

“In a couple of days. Do you want to come with me?” Tang Feng discussed with her.

“Yes! Definitely! No matter where you go, I want to follow you! I don’t want to be apart from you anymore!” Su Xiaoli became emotional.

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