An outstanding chef must have good arm strength.
Because of years of wok frying, chefs generally have strong arms.
Especially the arm used for frying.
After years of practice, it often becos noticeably stronger than the other arm.
When Fu Yu was in school, he practiced frying with sand in a wok under his teacher’s guidance.
But no matter how much he practiced, if the frying went on for too long, he couldn’t withstand the physical strain.
Now, with the improvent in frying techniques, he no longer has to worry about exhausting his arm.
Besides being less strenuous, this skill has also perfected dealing with various situations encountered during frying.
The actions are more elegant, and the stir-frying is more even.
And every movent is selected to be the best angle and thod.
If it were an ordinary person, even if told how to operate, they might still need to practice for a while.
But with Fu Yu’s speed and touch, he mastered it with a little thought.
Coincidentally, there’s an assessnt tomorrow, a good opportunity to showcase his skills!
...
Fu Yu was busy at the music restaurant until five thirty in the afternoon.
When the last dish was taken away by the waiter, everyone in the back kitchen finally relaxed.
On his way back, Yao Shi stopped Fu Yu and transferred 300 yuan to him on WeChat.
"Chef Yao, you transferred too much."
Previously agreed, helping in the kitchen for a day would earn 200 yuan.
Yao Shi smiled and said, "The wage is 200, and the extra 100 is for reimbursent of your travel expenses today. I should have given you a ride back, but I took a day off and can’t appear. You’ll have to take a taxi on your own."
It’s no wonder Yao Shi is capable, daring, and also perceptive.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Fu Yu quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Chef Yao! Don’t worry, I’ll definitely co over during my days off."
...
In the evening, back at the Qianlima Restaurant.
Seeing there was still ti, Fu Yu went straight to Zhao ng’s place.
In the future, when he’s off, he has to go help in the music restaurant’s kitchen, so he can only take ti to clean his place.
While working, Fu Yu received a call from Zhao ng.
Zhao ng had the early shift today and, noticing Fu Yu hadn’t co back yet, called to check on him.
After the call, Fu Yu took out the trash he had collected and headed back to the dormitory.
When Fu Yu brought two cartons of cigarettes to Zhao ng’s room, Zhao ng was just taking clothes out of the washing machine.
Zhao ng, being the chef, had much better living conditions in his dorm than those of workers like Fu Yu.
The room was larger, the windows faced the sun, and even the bathroom had an extra washing machine.
Fu Yu placed the shopping bag on the table and went over to help Zhao ng hang clothes.
"Chef Zhao, let do it, you take a break."
Zhao ng was washing bed sheets and stopped Fu Yu: "No need, it’s just a sheet."
Zhao ng shook the sheet twice and then asked with concern: "How’d it go today? What did you practice?"
Fu Yu quickly shared about his day at the music restaurant occupying the stovetop.
After Zhao ng finished hanging the sheet and walked over, he asked in surprise: "Dough balloons? You even know how to make those?"
Fu Yu nodded: "Yeah, it’s actually not hard."
Zhao ng laughed: "You thought of that, your brain is really lively!"
Then, as if thinking of sothing, Zhao ng exclaid: "Why don’t you make a dough balloon for plating tomorrow? That’s so creative! It sounds great; regardless of how the dish turns out, at least the visual effect will impress them."
Fu Yu quickly replied: "I can’t. I have already sold that exclusive skill to Chef Yao."
Fu Yu explained how Yao Shi hired him to teach the kitchen staff to make dough balloons.
Zhao ng, outspoken, comnted: "He’s quick to react; if the creativity is well executed, it could certainly beco a major feature of the restaurant."
He then instructed Fu Yu: "Don’t stand on ceremony with Chef Yao; he has plenty of money. As long as you work hard, you won’t be shortchanged in the future."
Fu Yu nodded.
It was then that Zhao ng noticed the shopping bag on the table. He picked it up, and his face suddenly turned solemn: "Fu Yu, what’s this about?"
Fu Yu hastily explained: "I earned so extra money and thought of showing you so respect. Chef Zhao, you really have to accept it. I know you’ve put a lot of thought into my matters, and I’m so touched! Really, I’m not from around here, I don’t see my parents often, and you’ve treated well, so I see you as family. I just want to treat you well. You must accept it!"
As Fu Yu spoke, he slowly retreated towards the door.
As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly opened the door, dashed out while softly saying, "I’ll definitely make you proud tomorrow, don’t worry!"
And without waiting for Zhao ng’s response, he ran off.
Zhao ng chased after him, standing at the door, watching as Fu Yu had already darted back to his room.
Zhao ng shook his head, half amused, half exasperated, muttering: "You brat!"
Yet his face spread into a satisfied smile.
All those efforts weren’t in vain!
...
After a full day, it was quite a rewarding experience.
Fu Yu thought he’d fall asleep early, but he tossed and turned restlessly until the early hours.
Upon waking up early, he vaguely rembered dreaming of his graduation exam scene.
As part of the daily routine, he clocked in at the front hall.
[Clocked in! Thank you!]
[Ding! Daily task: Beco the top scorer in the upcoming assessnt. Task completion reward: A knife that slices through iron like clay]
A knife that slices through iron like clay?
That sounds impressive!
Considering the past non-stick skimr and non-burning wok.
This knife that slices through iron like clay must be a treasure.
Fu Yu decided to accept the task.
The next second, the electronic prompt sounded again in his ear:
[Ding! NPC Chef Yao Shi’s task: Pass the assessnt and secure regular employnt. Task completion reward: 500 yuan in cash, randomly acquire one professional skill from Chef Yao Shi. Task status: Not yet completed.]
Fu Yu slapped his forehead, rembering that when he first learned the boss approved two regular employnt slots, the system indeed issued this task.
If he counted the task he took on yesterday, teaching the music restaurant’s kitchen staff how to make dough balloons, he could obtain two of Yao Shi’s personal skills in total!!
Things are about to take off!
With dozens of personal skills in Chinese cooking, Fu Yu felt that at this pace, it may not take more than two or three years for him to master them all.
The more Fu Yu thought about it, the more cheerful he beca, feeling his prospects were indeed bright.
After a day full of activities.
Zhao ng had intended to let Fu Yu polish his skills before going into battle.
But plans couldn’t keep up with changes.
The restaurant received two large banquet orders in succession that day.
Everyone in the kitchen was so busy their feet were barely on the ground.
Fu Yu helped Zhao ng in the kitchen, hardly getting a chance to do much himself.
When the shift change ti finally ca.
Yao Shi ca over and instructed, "Everyone participating in the assessnt, start preparing now. It’s 5 o’clock, and the assessnt officially begins in half an hour."
"Considering the ti constraints, it’s been decided that participants only need to prepare one signature dish."
Fu Yu was taken aback, instinctively looking at Zhao ng.
Zhao ng was also a bit surprised.
They had canceled the temporary assignnt.
In other words, for this assessnt, participants only needed to make one of their signature dishes!
Fu Yu was elated!
That’s great!!!
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