Chapter 349

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Recalling his master's past now, it seemed he had never, because of those honors, shown even a shred of pride or arrogance.

Last year, a well-known media outlet in the capital visited Qi Yunfeng repeatedly.

They wanted to shoot a documentary about him, specifically introducing his various past honors.

Yet he didn't even consider it for a moment, directly refusing in stern words.

Cheng Fan didn't understand at the time and asked his master why he refused such a good opportunity to become famous again.

Qi Yunfeng didn't explain anything, still busy in the kitchen researching new dishes.

Recalling that time now, perhaps it was just as his master says now.

No amount of external honors and praise can compare to the sense of accomplishment brought by creating yet another brand-new dish that has never been tasted before.

Perhaps it is precisely because his master has this kind of mindset that he has today's achievements.

Looking at Lu Feng again, he clearly possesses culinary skills that even his master admires immensely.

With such superb culinary skills, just casually entering a chef competition, trophies and honors would be easily within reach.

Yet he still runs his restaurant down-to-earth, with the demeanor of an expert who does not contend with the world.

Facing his repeated provocations, time and again, each time he merely responded faintly with a few words, and not a trace of anger could be seen on his face.

This kind of humility and focus is exactly the same as his master.

Recalling his own various provocative behaviors toward Lu Feng back then, Cheng Fan now feels incomparably childish and ridiculous.

Only today did he truly realize that the true level of culinary skill does not lie in those external honors and fame.

Those things he originally valued incomparably, in front of someone with true pursuit, are simply not worth mentioning.

Cheng Fan raised his head, looking into Qi Yunfeng's eyes: "Master, I understand."

His eyes no longer held their former unruliness, but held a few points more sincerity.

"Good that you understand."

Qi Yunfeng also sensed the change in his disciple's mindset, smiling with relief and nodding.

He then picked up a piece of red braised pork with his chopsticks, put it in his mouth, and chewed slowly, saying as he ate: "I plan to stay here a few more days. After I finish eating, you send me back to the hotel; lunch you'll handle yourself."

Cheng Fan froze for a moment, looking at the two takeout boxes on the tea table, couldn't help but swallow his saliva: "Master, you... don't plan to share a bit with me?"

"When did I ever say I'd share with you?"

Qi Yunfeng rolled his eyes, nudging the takeout boxes closer to himself: "These two portions are just this little; a few chopsticks and they're gone! Your master came all the way from the capital, you think I'd let you go hungry? If you want to eat, go buy it yourself at Lu Family Restaurant!"

"But I've been blacklisted by that shop..."

Cheng Fan's face instantly fell.

He recalled that time he left two xiaolongbao uneaten, got hotheaded in a fit of pique and left without eating them.

As a result, Lu Feng said he was put on the blacklist, never to be served again.

At the time he still talked tough, saying if he didn't come then he wouldn't come, but now he regrets it so much he wants to slap his past self twice.

"That's your own doing, what's it got to do with me?"

Qi Yunfeng continued eating the contents of the takeout box, not even lifting his head: "Before you came out, I warned you to properly restrain that temper of yours; you didn't listen, so don't blame your master for not being able to help you."

Cheng Fan hung his head dejectedly, feeling a bit aggrieved inside.

Before, when his senior brothers and sisters suffered bullying outside, his master would always immediately step up to protect them.

How come when it's his turn to need his master's protection, it doesn't work?

Every word his master said sided with Lu Feng.

Compared to Lu Feng, is he this disciple actually an outsider instead?

"Right, there's another matter."

Qi Yunfeng suddenly thought of something, raised his head to look at Cheng Fan, his tone turning serious: "After you go back, contact those bear-like senior sisters of yours, tell them to make time to come to Jiangcheng these two days."

"What do you want them to come for?"

Cheng Fan froze, asking with some confusion.

"Let them also taste Lu Feng's culinary skill, and learn well from him!"

Qi Yunfeng sighed: "Your eldest senior brother these years only thinks about entering various competitions, his mind entirely on how to win awards; the others only think about how to sell dishes at higher prices. They've been graduated for so many years, yet their skills are still stuck in place. This time let them come, let them all learn from Lu Feng, and properly rein in their minds."

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3:10 PM, not long after business hours ended.

The customers in Lu Family Restaurant had all left; Hu Xiaoyun, who had been busy for two hours, was holding a rag carefully wiping the tables in the hall.

Compared to the tense busyness during business hours, she appeared much more relaxed now.

"Ring ring ring——"

A sudden burst of phone ringing came from under the counter, exceptionally clear in the quiet shop.

Hu Xiaoyun followed the sound over, took out Lu Feng's phone placed under the counter from under the counter, and shouted toward the kitchen: "Boss, your phone is ringing!"

Lu Feng in the kitchen was currently busy organizing ingredients to bring back to the villa; his hand movements didn't stop, and he faintly replied: "Just put it there for now, I'll talk after I finish packing up."

Hu Xiaoyun glanced at the phone screen, saw the contact note, and uneasily asked again: "Boss, the note shows it's Brother Li Jiang, are you sure you won't answer? What if there's an urgent matter looking for you?"

When she first came to the shop, she had also seen Li Jiang a few times.

Judging from his tone and demeanor when speaking with the boss, one look and you could tell his relationship with the boss was very close.

If it were anyone else calling, the boss probably wouldn't care.

But his brother's phone call should still be answered, right?

Sure enough, Lu Feng was stunned for a moment, and the movement in his hand stopped.

Li Jiang?

Speaking of which, this kid hasn't come to the shop for a long time, and hasn't sent any news for several days.

He finally remembered to call me at this point?

"Coming."

Lu Feng picked up a clean towel to wipe his hands, then quickly walked to the counter and picked up the mobile phone.

After pressing the answer key, he spoke with a teasing tone: "Hello, Jiangzi, where have you been hiding lately? You promised to come to my shop to support me, but for so many days I haven't even seen your shadow."

Li Jiang's signature loud voice came from the other end of the phone immediately: "Hey! I'm just bored at home with nothing to do. We originally agreed to travel together, but you've been busy opening your shop every day, so I went with a friend instead. I'm calling this time because I miss you. I'm about to return to Jiangcheng, and before I get back, I want to greet my brother first!"

"Hehe, do you think I'd believe what you say?"

Lu Feng leaned against the counter, couldn't help smiling and shook his head: "Last time I called, I clearly heard a girl's voice next to you. You're a guy who puts women before friends. You haven't called for several days; you must be busy enjoying your own little world with Su Yue, and have long forgotten me, your brother, right?"