The first thing I did was to find out

Chapter 205 Practice
Qin Huai strolled around the kitchen for a while and found that the practice methods of the six people in Zhiweiju were very unified, which was to make the same snacks repeatedly.

This is a very traditional way of practicing. Qin Huai also practiced this way when he was practicing crab roe siu mai. However, when Qin Huai was practicing crab roe siu mai, there were two masters, Huang Shengli and Zheng Da, watching him. If there were obvious problems, they could point them out in time. If there were problems that were not obvious and could be discovered by himself, Zheng Da and Huang Shengli would wait and see if Qin Huai would make the same mistake again the next time he made it.

The six people at Zhiweiju had no master to guide them, so when problems occurred they could only rely on themselves to discover and reflect on themselves. They might have to wait until they could not solve the problem before they could wait for an appropriate time to ask the master chef for help.

This way of practicing will make their cooking skills improve very slowly. The problem cannot be pointed out immediately, but is repeatedly triggered and persists. By the time the chef realizes it, bad habits have already been formed. It takes a lot of time to change the bad habits, which wastes too much time and energy.

It was at this moment that Qin Huai realized the importance of the role of the master in a chef’s learning process.

No wonder everyone wants to have a good master.

Alas, that’s not right. I didn’t have a master in my early years, but I still managed to get by like this.

The value of "Dim Sum Encyclopedia" is still increasing.

Qin Huai just held the teacup and looked around, and casually reminded anyone who had obvious problems.

"There's obviously something wrong with the proportions of your fillings. Adding so many spices has covered up the original flavor of the ingredients. Good dim sum shouldn't be so heavily spiced, whether it's steamed, fried, or boiled. And this is a dim sum filled with pork."

"You don't knead like this. Knead, knead, knead. These are two different actions. When the dough reaches this stage, what you need to do is to expel the air by kneading it repeatedly. Look at Gu Li. He kneads it the correct way."

"What are you making now? Four-happiness dumplings? These four kinds of fillings are four-happiness dumplings? What's the problem... No, I'm just a little surprised. Tell me when this basket is done, and I'll try it. I've never eaten such authentic four-happiness dumplings."

"you this……"

Qin Huai didn't want to point fingers at first.

When he saw Gu Li practicing, he couldn't help but come forward and say a few words, because Gu Li's basic skills were so good. It was simply a textbook-like foundation, and the skills were like a wrong answer book. It would be a shame not to say a few words about it.

Qin Huai just wanted to talk about it, but he didn't expect that Gu Li not only listened, but also made changes immediately. Although the effect of the changes was not very ideal, his determination to make changes was touching.

Then, when Qin Huai was walking towards another person with the teacup in his hand, he thought about the helper whose name he didn't remember who had poured him tea in the morning, and he couldn't help but say something again.

Changing rapidly.

Look at this other one, this one has also poured tea.

Say a word

Change it immediately.

Next one, this one is for making tea, let me say something.

Not only did they make changes, they also added a sentence: Thank you, Master Qin.

Worthy of being a tea maker.

The one behind...this one has never made tea or poured tea, this is Tan Weian.

Qin Huai hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.

Tan Weian did not change it directly, but discussed it with Qin Huai, explaining the methods, techniques, effects and principles of making dim sum. He emphasized what his grandfather Master Tan made when he was alive and what he made now, hoping that Qin Huai would give some suggestions.

Qin Huai suggested that you practice more when cooking.

Tan Wei'an is the most skilled person in this industry. He is the grandson of a famous teacher, has solid basic skills, and has learned a lot of techniques. There are really no big problems, but there are definitely small problems. There are no problems when there is no chef cooking.

Qin Huai felt that the reason why Tan Weian couldn't reach his grandfather's level was simply because his skills were not good enough, and suggested that he practice more like himself.

Tan Weian agreed with this pale suggestion and started practicing more immediately.

At this point, Qin Huai discovered that the people at Zhiweiju really listened to advice.

Especially ordinary apprentices, they will do whatever they are told. It is like celebrating the New Year if you walk past them and point out two shortcomings in them.

Qin Huai felt that this might be related to the internal circulation model of Zhiweiju. There were many skilled masters in Zhiweiju, as well as many ordinary masters who seemed mediocre but actually possessed at least one unique skill.

These masters usually do not accept apprentices, but at the same time they are not secretive. They teach their apprentices directly in the kitchen. How much the people in the corner can learn by watching is their own skill.

For masters who can accept apprentices, this is a way for them to test their apprentices. The apprentices watching in the corner are all their potential apprentices. They can see who learns quickly, who has good character, and who is hardworking.

The apprenticeship period is a probation period, which can be as short as one or two years or as long as three to five years. Very few apprentices can last more than five years. After all, the salary of an apprentice is so low that it is not enough to support a family. It is definitely a hard job with little money and a lot of work.

For ordinary apprentices without any background, whether they can impress their master is the threshold for them to make the leap to success. Humility is their requirement and being studious is their quality.

This model is very traditional, and is very similar to the teaching method of apprenticeship in the last century and even in the Republic of China. Apprentices trained under this model are all good candidates for apprenticeship.

After Qin Huai found that everyone was suitable to be an apprentice, he decided to practice on the people in Zhiweiju.

Qin Huai still remembered that before coming to Huang's, he had promised Chen An and An Youyou that he would guide them and teach them the craft.

As for Pei Xing and Li Hua, when they were originally recruited, it was noted in the recruitment information that they could learn a skill.

Qin Huai had never taught anyone. He only tutored Qin Luo when Qin Luo was in junior high school. Qin Luo almost angered him to death and thought it would be better for the tutor to earn the money.

Qin Huai has been in Huang Ji for so long, and he has always been a student, being taught by two teachers with completely different styles.

Now that a group of students who are so suitable to be taught have arrived, Qin Huai feels that it is time to practice his teaching skills.

Sorry for making fun of you, the hardworking people at Zhiweiju.

"You made plum blossom sponge cake. Did you use the red bean paste from the freezer? The red bean paste from the freezer is not suitable for plum blossom sponge cake. I made it four days ago for triangle sugar buns and added double the amount of sugar."

"If you are going to practice making plum blossom sponge cakes this month, I suggest you find time to make a batch of red bean paste today. Different pastry fillings have different requirements, and even if they are all red bean paste fillings, you can't apply them to all pastries."

Qin Huai took another sip of tea and found the cup empty.

"Master Qin, I'll go get you some tea." The helper's DNA started moving immediately.

Qin Huai waved his hand: "No, I'll need it later... Hey, Master Huang is here."

Qin Huai put down the teacup and walked towards Huang Shengli, who was holding his cell phone and taking pictures of something at the warehouse door.

Huang Shengli paused filming and sent the video he had just shot to Zheng Da without saying a single word.

"Xiao Qin, you are becoming more and more like a master chef." Huang Shengli said with a smile.

"No, I was just sitting around doing nothing, so I saw everyone practicing speaking a few words to hone their speaking skills. When Master Zheng was recruiting people for the canteen, he promised in the recruitment notice that he would teach me skills, so I have to practice first, otherwise I won't be able to utter a word when I go back." Qin Huai said.

"Zheng Da is really reckless. How could he make such a promise in the recruitment notice?" Huang Shengli shook his head.

"Master Huang, how is Huang's recruitment announcement usually written?" Qin Huai was a little curious.

"Just mark the position and the number of people to be recruited, and the salary is negotiable." Huang Shengli said, "Under normal circumstances, there is no need to issue a notice. Apprentices will come to recommend themselves. I don't deal with such matters very often. An Yao and Huang Jia handle them."

Qin Huai: ...Sorry to bother you.

Big restaurants can really do whatever they want when hiring people.

"Let's continue practicing the heat today. You made some progress in stir-frying the pork yesterday. Let's continue today and fry a few dishes for me to see."

"Okay!" Master Qin instantly turned into apprentice Xiao Qin.

For almost the entire afternoon, Qin Huai was waving the spatula vigorously in front of the stove, while Huang Shengli was watching on the side, giving some instructions from time to time, just like a heartwarming scene of a master and his disciple.

The scene was so heartwarming that the five people from Zhiweiju were stunned.

As for why there were 5 people, it was because Gu Li didn’t pay much attention. He was concentrating on making his own snacks at the kitchen counter.

Tan Weian didn't expect Qin Huai to learn cooking skills from Huang Shengli instead of Zheng Da. When Dong Shi came in to taste the food, he stopped him and asked:

"Whose apprentice is Master Qin?"

"Qin Huai doesn't have a master." Dong Shi said, "He just came to Huang Ji to learn and communicate."

Tan Weian:?

Tan Weian looked at the friendly Huang Shengli, the studious Qin Huai, and the standard scene of a master teaching his apprentice hand in hand, and his voice rose involuntarily.

"Which restaurant teaches this way for exchange and learning?"

"My master and uncle taught me this way." Dong Shi said with a matter-of-fact expression, "You didn't see that when Qin Huai was learning how to make crab roe steamed buns, my master and uncle were watching from the side. Uncle Zheng did it once Qin Huai made it, and sometimes Uncle Zheng did it twice. At the end of the day, Uncle Zheng made more crab roe steamed buns than Qin Huai did."

Tan Weian took a deep breath, and there was a little more hope in his eyes.

Everyone assumes that Huang's learning and communication work is in need of people to help out.

The apprentices in Zhiweiju are not very willing to come here. If you help out in Zhiweiju, you may have a chance to get the favor of the master chefs. Even if you can't be accepted as a disciple, it would be good to get one or two words of advice.

Going to Huangji to help out is just pure helping work, with nothing else except a higher salary and travel allowance.

Tan Weian took the initiative to bring his junior brother here because he knew that his junior brother had a hard time in Zhiweiju since his grandfather passed away and was very depressed. But his junior brother was a workaholic and wanted to make snacks for 24 hours a day. Tan Weian took this opportunity to take his junior brother to a different place to change his mood.

Moreover, Zheng Da had a good relationship with Tan Wenyan before. Tan Weian hoped that Zheng Da could give his junior fellow apprentice some pointers because of their previous friendship. He, as a senior fellow, was average in level, and his ability to teach was even more average.

It just so happens that my junior brother is a bit of a blockhead and an ordinary master cannot teach him at all. Only guidance from a famous master may be helpful.

But now...

Is it true that you can learn and communicate at Huangji’s learning and exchange program?

"Then when will Master Zheng..." Tan Weian asked.

"My uncle will definitely not stay in Huang's in the afternoon recently." Dong Shi knew what Tan Weian wanted to ask, "Qin Huai is practicing the fire control now, so he doesn't need his teaching. He will definitely not be in the kitchen for a second in the afternoon."

"If you have any questions, just ask Qin Huai directly. There's no need to beat around the bush. Qin Huai likes to speak directly."

"Oh, by the way, did Uncle Zheng tell you about the working hours? I suggest you come around 8:30 in the morning."

"I know that there is a lot of preparation work to be done for the white case to knead and let the dough rest in advance. We will be on duty before 7:30."

"No, it's the chicken noodle soup that comes out around 8:30 in the morning. It's a good time to come here for breakfast."

"Let me tell you, the chicken noodle soup made by Qin Huai is super delicious! Once you eat it, you will know that this is definitely the second... no, third best thing he makes!"

Tan Weian:?

That afternoon, Qin Huai finished his pleasant heat practice, left work with Dong Shi's desperate eyes filled with "Oh my God, I'm eating so much stir-fried cauliflower and meat again tonight", and went to the bone-setting shop to meet Ouyang.

By the way, when Qinhuai got off work, the six curlers from Zhiweiju were still working.

On the way to the bone-setting shop, Qin Huai took a look at the mastery of the fire.

(4721/10000)

There is progress, but not much.

Before Qin Huai did not practice much, his skill was increasing steadily. Now that he has practiced hard, the speed of improvement has not become very obvious. It is completely incomparable to the seasoning that has gained 3 proficiency in a month.

But that's normal. Crab roe steamed buns are the most suitable dim sum Qin Huai has encountered at this stage to improve his proficiency in seasoning, but he has not yet encountered a dim sum that is very suitable for improving the cooking time.

There is no one who matches his current level.

As a white-casserole chef, Qin Huai was somewhat uncomfortable using the red-casserole method to improve his proficiency.

Qin Huai met Ouyang in the room of the bone-setting shop with a packed dinner. It didn't matter whether Ouyang had his bones set or not, he just liked eating here.

The environment is good, there is heating, and there is a delicious fruit platter to eat.

I don’t know what the bone-setting shop was thinking, but they actually provided a dining table in the private room. When Qin Huai came to eat for the first time, there was no dining table, but when he came for the second time, there was one.

Ouyang bought some spicy hot pot to bring along. The 32-yuan spicy hot pot was paired with the special cooking method that Huang Shengli prepared himself. While Qin Huai was eating the lucky bag of fish roe, he felt that he should apologize to Huang Shengli.

"I heard that Xu Cheng went to Shanghai today and ordered snacks for tomorrow night. He came back and forth just to eat your six kinds of snacks. He wouldn't really want to try all the snacks you know, right?" Ouyang pounced on the cherry flesh like a hungry tiger.

"Who did you listen to?"

"Huang Anyao told me about this during lunch. Isn't he the young master of Huang's?"

"Huang Anyao had lunch with you at noon?" Qin Huai was shocked. He just asked Huang Anyao to help deliver snacks to Ouyang a few times at noon. How could the relationship between the two of them be so good that they had lunch at the same table.

"Yes, he said his discount is higher than yours, 6% off, so I used his discount to eat." Ouyang nodded.

Qin Huai shed tears. Huang Anyao, as the young master of Huang's, only got a 6% discount on meals.

"Xu Cheng went to Shanghai today. The editorial office of Zhiwei is in Shanghai. It's almost January. I heard that Zhiwei wants to publish the magazine before January 1. He should be in Shanghai to deal with Zhiwei's affairs." Qin Huai took a bite of the orange. "Have you found a house?"

"I've found it. It's right above your house. I've signed the short-term rental contract for one month. I'll move in when Luo Luo arrives." Ouyang said that you can trust him. "Oh, by the way, there's something."

"Sister Hong called me at noon today and asked me to help find a short-term rental house in Gusu. She said Huihui will be on vacation on January 1th, and she plans to bring Huihui here to live for a month."

"The tangerine peel tea sent over by a runner is still not as delicious as the one bought right now. Is there any other delicious tangerine peel tea in Shan City?"

Qin Huai wanted to say that poverty limits your imagination, but then he changed his mind and remembered that Ouyang was actually a rich second-generation. He could only say that Ouyang might really have no imagination.

"Just help Sister Hong find a good house. Oh, and eat less spicy hot pot."

"Ah?" Ouyang subconsciously stuffed another big bite into his mouth.

"I'm going to make a new snack tonight, four-happiness dumplings, big dumplings, so save some room for the dumplings."

Ouyang felt that Qin Huai was underestimating him. Who was he to have to save some glutinous rice balls for himself?

"Don't worry, I can definitely eat it!"

"You can make whatever you want, professional tasting, trustworthy."

(End of this chapter)