Because of the information and praise revealed by Hang Tian, Yuan Zhou exchanged a few words with Hang Tian, and then a new round of knife exchanges began.

As more and more dishes were exchanged, Hang Tian's evaluation of Yuan Zhou in his heart became higher and higher, because every dish cut by Yuan Zhou and every knife was so appropriate and even.

And Hang Tian can see that Yuan Zhou knows every ingredient well, from where to start the knife to where to collect the knife, every time it is just right, no more than one point, no less than one point, it is very appropriate.

"Lao Zhu is really a loss, he should have come to meet Chef Yuan earlier. Hang Tian looked at Yuan Zhou, who was holding the knife, and sighed again.

It's not that Hang Tian has an overrated evaluation of Yuan Zhou just by looking at Yuan Zhou's knife work, but because knife work is actually one of the basic skills of a chef.

First of all, a dish needs to be exquisite, and the size of the dish should be consistent, so that when stir-frying, we can ensure that each leaf or each piece of vegetable can be heated evenly, and the raw and cooked dishes are consistent when they are out of the pot together.

But now Yuan Zhou's knife work has surpassed this simple point, and has reached the point where it can be called art.

Each cut dish is very beautiful and complete, whether it is taken out separately or synthesized together, and even the texture of the cut vegetables is taken into account.

It's hard to say in an Internet proverb, it's hard to imagine, this is terrifying.

After the dishes in the bamboo basket were cut, Hang Tian couldn't help but say, "Is Xiao Yuan interested in participating in the selection of the state banquet this year?"

"Huh?" Yuan Zhou looked at Hang Tian suspiciously.

"Didn't President Zhou tell you?" Hang Tian asked rhetorically.

"Nope. Yuan Zhou shook his head.

Hang Tian didn't expect Yuan Zhou to know nothing, but he didn't think much about it, just said: "Every year, we hold several state banquets in Huaxia, some of which are for receiving foreign envoys, and some are high-level banquets for our national leaders and foreign leaders. ”

"Someone has to do these state banquets, right, as for who does it, most of them are made by the chefs at the state banquet hotel, but now some of the most outstanding ones are also featured, and I have been there twice. "Hang Tian Dao.

"But I remember that the chefs of state banquets now sign labor contracts, which usually start at five years. "Yuan Zhou Road.

"Yes, but as long as you pass the political examination, have a clean net worth, and can understand the customs and food of various cuisines and countries, it can be regarded as a kind of insight. "Hang Tian Dao.

"And the state banquet needs a total of one hundred and sixty chefs, and some places can be recommended, I can recommend Chef Yuan to you. Hang Tian was very serious when he said this.

At first, Hang Tian was a little impulsive when he asked like that, because he saw Yuan Zhou's knife work, and then he asked with a love for talent, but the more he said it, the more he felt that such an opportunity should be reserved for a young man with outstanding skills like Yuan Zhou, so he became more and more sincere.

Yuan Zhou was a little moved in his heart and did not answer immediately, but thought about it seriously before he solemnly spoke.

"Thank you, but this state banquet is based on Huaiyang cuisine, and now it has been sorted out, improved and refined by generations of chefs, as far as I know, the Sichuan cuisine in it is less numb, spicy, greasy, and all kinds of cuisines are improved on the basis of the original, and the recipes are generally light, meat and vegetarian combinations, and I am not competent yet. Yuan Zhou shook his head and refused: "I don't know how to cook Huaiyang cuisine now, it's still far away." ”

"That's not for you, so forget about the recommended places. Hang Tian was not annoyed by the rejection, but nodded after thinking seriously again, agreeing with Yuan Zhou's statement.

"More Master Hang. Yuan Zhou thanked him again.

"You're welcome, opportunities belong to young people like you. "Hang Tian Dao.

"Then I'll make lunch first, you wait. Yuan Zhou smiled mildly and didn't speak, and then turned to say.

"Okay, then I'll wait for the old man. "Hang Tian Dao.

"Wait a minute. Yuan Zhou nodded.

Hang Tian nodded at Yuan Zhou, and then Yuan Zhou took the ingredients cut by the two of them to the kitchen of the small shop.

And Hang Tian watched Yuan Zhou go away, and then sighed with emotion, not to mention ordinary chefs, ninety-nine percent of chefs, hearing the recommendation of the state banquet, I am afraid that it is no longer suitable and hard, but Yuan Zhou can clearly know that he is not suitable.

"Hard work, talent, and an objective rating of himself, with a good heart, such a person is not successful, what kind of person is successful?" Hang Tian now understands very well, why Zhou Shijie and Zhang Yan treat Yuan Zhou as a baby, such a young man must be protected.

Hang Tian then took out his mobile phone, and this call was naturally to Master Zhu Yunzhu, who had the same idea as him, but didn't take the time to come.

After all, Hang Tian and him are also good friends, because they both happened to have participated in the cooking of the state banquet, and they both belonged to the top class of chefs, so they naturally had a good relationship.

The phone rang for a while, and it was connected, and Zhu Yun's voice came from the other end.

"Lao Hang, what's the matter, what's the matter with me at this time?" said Zhu Yun angrily.

"I'm coming to Rongcheng. Hang Tian didn't sell it, and said directly.

"Are you looking for Chef Yuan?" Zhu Yun instantly understood what Hang Tian meant, and asked in surprise.

"Well, I also begged for a cup of tea, which is the day after tomorrow. "Hang Tian Dao.

"Are you talking about the tea party held by Chef Yuan himself?" Even though Zhu Yun was far away in Guangdong Province, he obviously knew about Yuan Zhou's tea party.

It can be seen that he has paid special attention, and this is also because Yuan Zhou is now not only highly prestigious among diners, but also more and more popular among chefs.

"Yes, I heard that there was good tea, so I cheekily begged for a cup. Hang Tian nodded.

"Then you are shameless enough to ask for things from other juniors. Zhu Yun said with envy and a little sour.

"What junior, then Chef Yuan is from our generation, of course, I'm not talking about age but cooking. Hang Tian said angrily.

Zhu Yun on the other end of the phone was silent for a minute or two before he spoke again: "You have already communicated with Chef Yuan?"

"yes, I just finished exchanging knife work. Hang Tian nodded.

"How. Zhu Yun only asked two words.

"More than Chu Xiao. Hang Tian also only replied with four words.

"Shhh Zhu Yun couldn't help but hissed on the other end of the phone, and then said: "It's really a talented person from the country." ”

At the beginning of Chu Xiao's return to China and swept the generation of young chefs in China, he was considered by the older generation to be an immortal genius in the culinary world, just like Wuhai for the painting world, but he didn't expect that there could be a more powerful and younger chef than Chu Xiao.

After all, it's hard to imagine a painter who is more talented than Wuhai.

"Not really. Hang Tian said approvingly, and then said after a while: "Old man Zhu, do you say that we are old." ”

"Why? such a big blow?" Zhu Yun teased.

"It's not a blow, it's just that Chef Yuan is not yet thirty this year. "Hang Tian Dao.

"Haha, the young people of today are incredible, what's so strange about surpassing us, don't think too much, our old ginger is still useful. Zhu Yun comforted.

"Yes, we can also teach our disciples and contribute to the culinary industry. Hang Tian said this, obviously not knowing that Technician Cheng was Yuan Zhou's apprentice.

In Hang Tian and Zhu Yun's identity, he wants to inquire about Yuan Zhou, which is also to ask Yuan Zhou's cooking skills openly, and he will pay attention to avoid his private affairs, so naturally he doesn't know about it.

"That's right. Zhu Yun nodded in agreement, and then continued: "It seems that I am going to come to Rongcheng as soon as possible." ”

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