Chapter 1693: Chapter 1672: If You’re Not Good Enough, Then Train
Jack didn’t seem particularly convinced by Gao Yang’s promise.
“But what if Jerry sticks with the training and doesn’t change his mind?”
With a worried expression, Jack said, “You don’t understand him, but I do. Jerry is a very capable person. Really, once he makes up his mind, he will definitely accomplish it. You know, he originally had acrophobia, but he still beca an expert in rock climbing and skydiving, overcoming his fear of heights. This guy is smart, learns everything quickly, and has great perseverance. If he sets his mind on sothing, he will definitely beco an expert at it.”
Fear of heights yet becoming a professional skydiver reminded Gao Yang of Tommy, who was also afraid of heights but was now very good at skydiving. So Gao Yang knew how difficult it was for soone with acrophobia to learn skydiving.
Jack sighed, continued with a wry smile, “Giving him more pressure and challenges will only make him more determined to overco them. So, don’t think you can use tough and challenging training to make him back down. That’s impossible.”
Gao Yang thought about it, then shrugged and said, “If he can really do what you say, then he’s a talent. If he can also et my requirents, then why should I reject him? So, if the situation you described arises, no problem. I’ll take him.”
After finishing, Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Actually, I’m more interested in how his cooking tastes right now.”
Jack laughed, “That, I don’t know. I know he can cook, but I haven’t tried his dishes.”
As they were chatting, the waiter brought the appetizers.
“The chef has chosen a five-course al for you. The appetizer is a vegetable salad. Enjoy.”
Gao Yang pushed the beer aside, took a few bites of the salad with his fork, and frowned, “Pretty ordinary.”
Jack looked up, “I think it’s not bad; just the portion is a bit small.”
Gao Yang exhaled and laughed, “Alright, I’m not hungry at all right now, so my evaluation standards seem a bit high.”
Jerry quickly demonstrated his skill; the second course, soup, was served quickly, and Gao Yang found it to be indeed quite good, very good.
The hot starter was pan-fried foie gras, and Gao Yang once again admitted Jerry did an excellent job.
After finishing the foie gras, Gao Yang found that his poor impression of Jerry seed to have mostly vanished.
Once Gao Yang finished the main course of pan-fried steak, he had a very good impression of Jerry, very good.
As Gao Yang was eating the final dessert, Jerry returned. Once he sat down, he said with a serious face, “The kitchen here is decent, but it’s not a French restaurant, and I lack the necessary ingredients. So, I can’t showcase my best skills here.”
Gao Yang laughed, “Not bad, you did well. But I want to know, can you cook in the wild? With no more than forty minutes, you need to gather your own firewood. You have only one knife, one pot, and the ingredients you can carry alone. Can you make an edible al with these? Can you do it?”
Jerry said angrily, “Are you kidding ? No kitchen, no ingredients, no fuel — what am I supposed to cook with?”
Gao Yang was disappointed. French cuisine is wonderful, but if it can’t be made outside a big kitchen, what’s the point? A cook soldier useful only in peaceti is still good, at least since battles are not constant, but Gao Yang still wanted soone who could fight and cook; a true cook soldier.
Resentnt arose. Qualified people wouldn’t join, and those who wanted to join weren’t qualified, and Gao Yang began to feel resentful about it.
Just as Gao Yang was feeling troubled, he suddenly had an idea.
Why not let Jerry follow Liang Dong to learn?
Before even considering the feasibility, Gao Yang got excited and imdiately took out his phone, called Chen Tiangu, and once it connected, he said, “Let Liang Dong take the call. I need to talk to him.”
“Hello, Boss Gao.”
Gao Yang said without hesitation, “Liang Dong, I’ll send soone your way for you to teach. Don’t teach him anything else, just teach him how to cook like a cook soldier. Deal? If you agree, start tomorrow as if you’re reporting to work. Train a proper cook soldier for .”
Liang Dong laughed, “Sure, no problem. You’re the boss, paying well. As long as you pay, whether cooking or teaching soone to cook, I’m fine with it. An annual salary of one hundred thousand US dollars should live up to the paynt, right?”
“Alright, wait for my call.”
Ending the call, Gao Yang imdiately said to Jerry, “I found you a teacher. Learn from him, and when he says you’re ready, we’ll stop.”
Jerry said seriously, “Learn what?”
Gao Yang replied earnestly, “Learn to cook, focusing on quick cooking. Once you’re qualified, I’ll let you undergo military training. As for when you can undergo military training, that will depend on how quickly you learn.”
After a mont’s thought, Gao Yang continued, “No, plans are changing. I changed my mind. If you can quickly learn to be the chef I need, I’ll let you join Satan, and we’ll personally train you.”
After thinking for a mont, Jerry said reluctantly, “This isn’t the outco I wanted, but I’m quite interested in challenging myself. Okay, I accept. But I must state upfront that after fulfilling your requirents and completing your training, I’m not necessarily joining your rcenary group. I must have the final say.”
Gao Yang happily said, “No problem. Choices are always mutual. Let’s start tomorrow.”
Jerry nodded, “Alright, I’m ready for training at any ti.”
Gao Yang nodded, then laughingly asked Jack, “He’s staying. What about you? What’s your plan?”
Jack exhaled, “I’m taking a day off and heading to Portland tomorrow.”
Gao Yang put on his sunglasses, smiled at Jack, “Sorry, I can’t accompany you. You know I’m really busy lately, pal. I’ll treat you to dinner tonight, Huaxia cuisine.”
At this mont, two people entered the café, a man and a woman. After scanning the room, they suddenly looked surprised and started quietly discussing sothing excitedly. Then the two of them walked towards Gao Yang and them.
Gao Yang could tell they were just two regular custors, and Jerry said quietly, “Oh, trouble’s coming. I might have been recognized, might need to sign autographs or sothing.”
Gao Yang smiled wryly, “I don’t think so. I don’t think they’re looking for you.”
Sure enough, the two walked up to Gao Yang, and the man said excitedly, “Sorry to disturb you, but you must be Sharpshooter Gao! Right? We didn’t mistake you, did we? Oh, God, I can’t believe we ran into you here, I’m so lucky!”
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