Chapter 302

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Although Lu Feng's plating appeared quite casual, this Red Braised Pork of his still looked extremely appetizing.

The amber sauce had been reduced to just the right consistency, and when poured over, it slowly flowed along the meat pieces.

Neither so thin that it wouldn't cling to the meat, nor so thick that it became sticky.

After each piece of Red Braised Pork was coated in sauce, it gave off a warm, moist luster.

The meat pieces were dyed an enticing bright red by the caramelized sugar color from the rock sugar, carrying a faint caramel aroma.

Looking closer, one could see that layer of fat on the surface of the meat pieces trembling slightly in the heat.

The delicate oil sheen shifted subtly; just looking at it made one feel that the fat would surely be soft and melt in the mouth.

The dark red lean meat had clear grain, wrapped layer upon layer with semi-transparent fat.

The whole piece of Red Braised Pork looked just like a piece of agate meticulously carved by a master, flashing with enticing luster.

On top of that, there was the rich meat fragrance simmered from the Algae Flower Fragrant Pig Pork, mixed with the mellow aroma of star anise and cinnamon spices.

Anyone seeing such a plate of Red Braised Pork would be unable to resist wanting to pick up chopsticks and taste a bite.

Two portions of Red Braised Pork were brought to the dining table one after another; seated at the table were Fang Shiming and Fang Yuan, the father and daughter.

There was still an hour until twelve o'clock; the birthday banquet had not officially begun yet.

Fang Shiming had not invited too many guests today; he only sent Invitation Cards to a few close friends.

The few guests who arrived early were currently sitting in the front hall, being entertained by the butler.

Hearing that the Red Braised Pork was already done, the father and daughter couldn't be bothered to entertain guests and waited early in the dining room.

The Red Braised Pork made by Lu Feng was Fang Yuan's birthday gift today.

Fang Shiming was also very much looking forward to it.

He didn't want a situation where, when the birthday banquet officially started later, he hadn't eaten a few bites yet and the Red Braised Pork was already snatched away by others.

After the Red Braised Pork was brought to the table, Lu Feng's mission for today was also perfectly completed.

He looked at Fang Yuan at the dining table and said with a smile: "Miss Fang, the Red Braised Pork is done, so I'll head back first."

Fang Yuan originally wanted to keep Lu Feng to attend the birthday banquet together.

But on second thought, Lu Feng wasn't that close to her, and moreover today he came in a hired capacity to cook, so it seemed a bit inappropriate.

She then dismissed this thought; she could specially invite him another time when there was a chance.

Fang Yuan nodded and stood up, her tone full of sincere gratitude: "Lu Boss, thank you for your hard work making this trip specially today; honestly, your culinary skill is the best I've ever seen, and in the future I'll definitely come to your Shop often."

"No problem, welcome anytime, and welcome Mr. Fang too."

Lu Feng smiled and replied very politely.

Afterward he returned to the Kitchen and packed up the things he had brought today.

"Lu Boss, leaving in such a hurry? Not staying a bit longer?"

Cheng Fan, who was preparing other dishes in the Kitchen, saw Lu Feng's posture of packing things and asked with a frown, somewhat dissatisfied.

"I came today just to make a Red Braised Pork; the dish is done, so of course I'm going back."

Lu Feng replied in a flat tone.

Cheng Fan's eyes were full of provocation, his tone carrying mockery: "Between the two of us making Red Braised Pork, who makes the better one hasn't been decided yet, and you're in such a rush to slip away — are you afraid that later they'll say yours isn't as tasty as mine, and you won't be able to save face?"

As he spoke, he tilted his chin up slightly, as if he already had victory in hand.

In his view, he was the Disciple of State Banquet Chef Qi Yunfeng.

The Red Braised Pork he made had even been personally acknowledged by his Master himself.

Whether in heat control, seasoning, or plating, he would not lose to a Lu Feng who runs a Xiao Restaurant.

Lu Feng's appearance of hurriedly packing up and leaving was clearly because he was afraid of losing badly and felt guilty.

Lu Feng looked at his arrogant yet tsundere appearance, felt a bit speechless inside, and muttered to himself.

I came today just to simply cook a dish and take the ten thousand yuan reward.

It seems I never said I wanted to compete with you, right?

Moreover, I've already tasted the Red Braised Pork Cheng Fan made.

Honestly, compared to what I made, the other party's Red Braised Pork flavor is still lacking quite a bit.

Really don't know where Cheng Fan gets this courage from.

Could it just be because of those few words "State Banquet Chef Disciple" he hangs on his lips every day?

But so what?

With Cheng Fan's level, there's simply no need to compete.

I have the existence of this System bug, after all.

The Full-Level Braised Pork Technique given by the System, whether in ingredient selection or production steps.

Every step is precise to the extreme.

Not to mention Cheng Fan, this newly graduated Disciple.

Even if his Master came personally, I could still win steadily.

It's just that he really couldn't be bothered to entangle with Cheng Fan.

Lu Feng wasn't very interested in this kind of behavior of slapping the other party's face at every turn.

What's the use even if I win?

With this guy's personality, clinging like dog-skin plaster all day, even if he won, he might still stick around asking to be taught.

Then he'd follow him around every day at his heels—wasn't that just asking for trouble?

Lu Feng had no intention of taking on a disciple.

Nor did he want to waste time on this unnecessary war of words.

Lu Feng finished packing up, his voice without a ripple: "I came today at Miss Fang's request to make a portion of Red Braised Pork for her father. Once I'm done I can leave. As for you..."

He glanced at the ingredients behind Cheng Fan that hadn't been dealt with yet, his tone carrying a reminder: "Just now I looked toward the front hall—customers have been arriving one after another. Are the other dishes you prepared ready?"

After speaking, Lu Feng picked up the Food Ingredient Box, pushed open the Kitchen door, and left directly.

Watching his departing back, Cheng Fan, left in the Kitchen, was quite annoyed in his heart.

"Just someone running a Xiao Restaurant, what's he putting on airs for with me?"

Cheng Fan gritted his teeth and muttered a sentence.

In the end, Lu Feng was still afraid to compare with him.

He didn't even dare to hear the final result, and fled in a panic!

Thinking this way, Cheng Fan's heart felt a bit more balanced.

He glanced at the ingredients on the Chopping Board, and recalled Lu Feng's words of reminder before leaving.

It was nearly Noon now; if he didn't hurry and finish the other dishes, it would be too late in a while.

Cheng Fan didn't dare dawdle any longer, and hurriedly Turned Around to keep busy.

Just now competing with Lu Feng, the anger in his heart hadn't dissipated, and even the work in his hands seemed somewhat hasty.

Just then, his Mobile Phone suddenly rang once in his Pocket.

Now only he remained in the Kitchen, and this short alert sound seemed especially clear.

Cheng Fan furrowed his brow, set the Kitchen Knife down on the Chopping Board, and somewhat impatiently took out his Mobile Phone to look.

He thought it was Boss Li Hong'an sending a message to ask about him cooking at the Fang family today.

When Cheng Fan clearly saw the message on the phone screen that ten thousand yuan had arrived in his Bank Card, a Satisfied smile appeared on his face.