I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Xiu, Officer Jenny Xiu. My granddaughter, Xiaofeng, recommended you to me when she heard I was looking for a chef." Officer Jenny Xiu smiled. Heath paused for a moment, then blinked and suddenly realized something: this handsome older gentleman was actually an Officer Jenny?

A Officer Jenny?!

Heath was genuinely shocked. Most of Officer Jenny were women, and all the Officer Jennys Heath had ever seen were women; he had never actually seen a male one.

However, this doesn't seem to be the time to think about these issues. Since it was Sister Feng who introduced us, there are naturally no problems.

“Of course, no problem. When is it? How can I contact you? How should I prepare the ingredients?” Heath asked a series of questions, and Officer Jenny smiled kindly.

Chapter 722 Officer Saria

"The time might be a bit tight; it needs to be done tonight. I hope this won't affect your business?" Officer Jenny was very easy to talk to, and even consulted with Heath. She didn't act arrogantly towards Heath just because he was her granddaughter's junior. This made Heath feel even better about the old man. However, to be honest, Heath was very curious about the status of male Officer Jennys in the Officer Jenny family. Heath had always thought that the Officer Jenny family only had women.

But now that I think about it, I realize I was mistaken. After all, if the Officer Jenny family really only had women, how would they reproduce? This isn't the world of Journey to the West, where there's a river where drinking from it can make you pregnant. So the Officer Jenny family must have men too, it's just that I don't know why men are rarely seen in the Officer Jenny family.

Heath had asked Maple about this before, and Maple simply told Heath that, unlike them, most of the men in Officer Jenny worked as civil servants in various departments of the League. Although it sounded good, it wasn't actually that great, because most of these Officer Jenny men spent their time surveying the terrain and protecting wild Pokémon. Of course, some Officer Jennys didn't choose to work and instead stayed home as full-time housewives or husbands, which was also a way to maintain their families.

Of course, this does not mean that the Officer Jenny family members marry each other. In fact, many men in the Officer Jenny family have other surnames, but if a girl is born, she must take the surname Officer Jenny. Only boys can be named according to their circumstances.

"It's no problem. I can close up shop earlier tonight." Heath smiled. Heath would have to think about it if it were a stranger, but if it was Sister Feng's grandfather, then there would be no problem. Officer Feng's grandfather was also Heath's grandfather, and Heath had long regarded Officer Feng as his own sister.

"That's great. As for the ingredients, you don't need to prepare them here. My old comrades brought their own food." Officer J.S. Xiu seemed very happy, and Heath also smiled. As long as Officer J.S. Xiu was happy, Heath had no other opinions. After all, Officer J.S. Xiu was quite old, but he was really handsome, the kind of handsome old man with great temperament. Heath was a little envious. He didn't know what he would be like in the future.

As people get older, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain their appearance, and this is no exaggeration.

“Okay, I’ll contact you tonight.” Heath took the paper from Officer J. S., which had a phone number on it. Heath wrote it down so he could call Officer J. S. directly that evening and go to his house to cook for him and his old comrades. Heath also had a feeling that this special temporary reward mission was probably for Officer J. S. S., and that his old comrades had brought some special ingredients. This made Heath somewhat look forward to it; he was quite curious about dishes that could glow.

After seeing off Officer Jenny, who was quite old but very elegant, Heath had just caught his breath when his phone rang. He picked it up and glanced at it, lost in thought. The New Year was almost here. After today, it would be almost over by tomorrow. It seemed he should start preparing some New Year's dishes. Although New Year's dishes weren't a must, and they didn't have to be particularly delicious, Heath just liked to cook some; it was a tradition.

"Sister Feng." Heath answered the phone. It was Sister Feng calling him, and Heath knew without a doubt that it was related to Officer Sassoon from earlier.

"Heath, you met my grandfather, right? Thank you so much for today. Of all the people I know, you're the best cook." Officer Jenny's voice sounded a little nervous. Heath was both amused and exasperated; her older sister really was...

"Sister Feng, what are you saying? Sister Feng, you're my own sister, so Mr. Officer Jenny is naturally my grandfather too. You don't need to tell me; I'll do my best to make sure he has a good meal." Heath smiled confidently. Seeing the guests' preferred tastes and expectations, Heath was increasingly confident in his cooking. After all, pleasing everyone is difficult, but for Heath, that wasn't a problem; he could tailor his dishes to each guest's preferences.

Officer Jenny felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing these words. She recalled that day, the horrific scene of the car accident, a raging fire. Officer Jenny was simply fulfilling her duty, so as usual, she asked Nurse Joy to provide first aid. But an unexpected thing happened: Heath's parents died on the spot, but their son, Heath, survived, albeit with severe burns that would be extremely difficult to treat even in the Pokémon world. Yet, Heath had come back to life. When Officer Jenny saw Heath, his dead skin peeled away, looking at her with a bewildered expression, she was moved and inexplicably took the poor child in.

I can't believe it's been almost five years.

"Then it's up to you~" Jun Shafeng hung up the phone with a smile. Looking at the huge pile of documents on the table, Jun Shafeng pinched her brow. There was still a lot of stuff. However, Jun Shafeng's mood improved a lot at the moment. Tomorrow is the New Year. She wondered what delicious food Heath would make this time. She had thought that she might not see Heath after coming to Kuye City, but she didn't expect to see him so soon. This was really a pleasant surprise.

After hanging up the phone, Heath didn't have time to think much and turned around to serve the guests. While Heath was busy making the call, guests arrived. These guests were all received by Zoroark, and Farfetch'd temporarily took on the responsibility of cooking. However, as Heath hung up the phone, he could naturally come over and cook as well.

"Trainer, that guest just now said he wanted to eat fried rice with egg, but he couldn't see the egg." Zoroark ran over, and Hiss calmly nodded. Well, he could just make something simple. Fried rice with egg that you can't see the egg isn't difficult. Just coat the rice with egg liquid and shake it to spread it evenly.

"Get ready, we need to close early this afternoon." Heath glanced at his phone. He estimated that there wouldn't be many customers today. After all, it was almost Chinese New Year, and even a big city like Kuye City would probably have fewer people because everyone would be going home.

Chapter 723 Moonlight Beef

The New Year is a word that is worth remembering, whether in the past life or this world. The biggest difference between the New Year in the Pokémon world and the New Year in the past life may be the Spring Festival travel rush. In the past life, the Spring Festival travel rush was a topic of discussion every year. Those who had personally experienced the Spring Festival travel rush felt that the experience was heart-wrenching and unforgettable. However, in the Pokémon world, because of the existence of Pokémon, the Spring Festival travel rush has become less complicated. Many people will choose to ride their own Pokémon back home.

There are Pokémon like Tauros on the ground that excel at long-distance running, and even more flying Pokémon in the sky. So every New Year is the busiest time for Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy, because they also need to go to the sky to perform duties, which is very troublesome and tedious.

In the past, there were motorcycle convoys returning home, and in this world, there are Pokémon convoys returning home. However, not everyone has a suitable Pokémon to take them back, so long-distance transportation like cars is still very popular. This year, Heath plans to drive himself. Fortunately, he doesn't need to go to Evergreen City, but he will probably have to go back to see Officer Jenny after New Year's Eve.

Officers are very busy during the Chinese New Year. Many of them probably only get five or six hours of sleep a day during this period.

Fortunately, these things have nothing to do with Heath. Although Heath almost became a Officer Jenny once, she is not an Officer Jenny now, but an ordinary chef, so she naturally doesn't need to worry about these kinds of issues.

"Close up." Heath glanced at his phone; it was already past 5 PM. Normally, Heath would stay open at this time, since that's when the restaurant is busiest. But because he had promised Officer Jenny, he had to close early. He had considered handing the restaurant over to Onion Duck and his team, but Onion Duck's previous experience running a conveyor belt hot pot restaurant was much easier. This new business required communication and interaction with the customers.

Heath wasn't sure if they could make the farge duck.

Heath wasn't worried that Farfetch'd wouldn't do a good job and would affect his restaurant's business. He just felt that if Farfetch'd didn't do a good job, it would affect its confidence, which would be troublesome. After all, the last time he asked Farfetch'd to take care of the conveyor belt hot pot business, Farfetch'd seemed a bit at a loss.

"Trainer, I'd like to try serving guests this afternoon, is that alright?" Farfetch'd walked up to Heath and asked nervously. Heath was taken aback, and Zoroark, who was about to leave work to play games, was also taken aback. But seeing Farfetch'd's serious look, Zoroark put his waiter's uniform back on. If Heath wasn't there to cook, then he would be the only one in the restaurant who could serve guests.

“…Okay, call me if you’re unsure about anything.” Heath gave Farfetch’d a deep look. He wanted to say no, but seeing Farfetch’d’s serious expression, he hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Anyway, this was something that was bound to happen sooner or later, and it was good for Farfetch to get familiar with things now. Heath didn’t think there was any problem with that.

Hiss left alone, but he was carrying a Poké Ball with Snorlax inside. Hiss hadn't originally wanted to bring any Pokémon, since he was only going to cook, and for Officer Jenny no less. He didn't think he'd encounter any danger. But after thinking about it, he decided to bring Snorlax anyway. Charizard could be used for grilling, but Snorlax really had nothing to do. Rather than letting Snorlax languish at home, he figured it was better to take it out to play and see the sights.

Although it was just cooking.

After making the call, Heath quickly learned the location for the cooking session: an upscale residential complex in Kuye City. This surprised Heath somewhat, as Kuye City was somewhat similar to Shanghai in his previous life, so the housing prices here were naturally terrifying. The housing prices in this upscale complex were also extremely high; a 100-square-meter apartment might cost over ten million, and those in better locations would cost even more.

"I didn't expect that old man to be so rich." Heath clicked his tongue.

When Heath arrived at the neighborhood where Officer Jesse lived, he was stopped by the security guard. However, after Officer Jesse made a phone call, Heath was let in. When Heath arrived at Officer Jesse's house, he saw the handsome old man Officer Jesse and several elderly people with straight backs and a very elegant demeanor sitting on the sofa in the living room.

"Oh, Heath, thank you so much for your help this time. Old Turtle originally said he would cook for himself, but that guy is getting old, so I was thinking of finding a good chef. Luckily, I found you." Officer Sauvignon laughed heartily, and Heath also greeted her with a smile, then glanced at the elderly people in the living room, noting their expectations and preferences for food. Heath then went straight into the kitchen to start preparing the dishes.

Heath glanced at the ingredients in front of him. Some were seafood, some were mountain delicacies, and there were all kinds of meat. Judging from the quantity, it could probably feed about twelve people. However, what attracted Heath's attention the most was something that looked like a banana placed separately to the side. It looked like a banana because of its appearance, but the color was wrong. This banana was blood red, like a piece of meat cut into a banana shape. However, Heath did not smell any blood.

"Looks like this is it." Heath took out his ingredient identifier. Heath could recognize all the other ingredients, but he really couldn't recognize this one.

Moonlight beef is a rare and precious cut of beef, considered a top-quality cut. It is extremely difficult to obtain and can only be found in the shank of beef that has been fed moonlight grass in the wild for a long time. It is said that cooking moonlight beef will give it a luminous appearance.

Heath raised an eyebrow. Just as he had expected, this special reward mission was supposed to be here. However, this was also within Heath's expectations, but there was still a question of how to explain it.

"Never mind, let's check the food encyclopedia first and see how much it costs to exchange for it." Heath took out his food encyclopedia again and glanced at it. Sure enough, this special ingredient was already included in it. However, the exchange price surprised Heath a bit, because it was four times the price of lava eel.

Chapter 724 The Old Tortoise's Teachings

The exchange rate was four times higher, which, to some extent, might indicate that the Moonlight Beef was several times more delicious than the Lava Eel. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense. Heath decided that once she got back to the dining car, she would take some Moonlight Beef out to taste. Although Heath had never cooked it before, there were so many ways to cook beef. Heath's only question was how best to cook this Moonlight Beef. So, Heath decided to go out and ask someone. Since Officer Jenny said that the beef was brought by her friend, there was no reason why the person who brought the beef wouldn't know how to cook it.

"Oh? I knew you'd come out and ask, haha, old turtle, you tell us, don't hold back, this is my junior." Officer Sauvignon laughed heartily, then spoke to an elderly man who was also quite old. The man stood up with a helpless expression, and after he stood up, Heath knew why his nickname was "old turtle."

Because the person in front of him really looked quite unique, like Master Roshi from the anime Heath had watched. And this world also had the anime Dragon Ball, although the plot had been slightly modified. Heath had watched it a few times, but Master Roshi did exist.

"Kid, come in. Let me tell you something. Since you're that old codger's junior, I won't stand on ceremony with you." The old tortoise glared at his friend first, then walked over with a displeased look, came to Heath's side, waved his hand, and Heath quickly followed him inside.

Heath had experienced something similar when he was a kitchen helper, but it wasn't so easy back then. Becoming an apprentice was not a simple matter. You had to bring gifts, help with chores, and pass the test before the other party would be willing to accept you as a disciple. Moreover, whether the other party was even willing was another question. Especially for those master chefs who had a unique skill, they had a firm grasp of that skill, and it was absolutely impossible to get it out of them just by asking.

There are many rules in the kitchen, and this senior master has mastered the recipe for a rare delicacy, which can be passed down as a family heirloom from generation to generation. This is no joke. In the past, Goubuli buns were praised by the Empress Dowager, which shows that the buns were indeed very delicious. However, the recipe was lost due to the problem of inheritance. The Goubuli buns that were introduced later were all developed by the descendants themselves.

So now that the other party can teach him directly, Heath is very excited. At the same time, he is also certain that this old man, Officer J.S., must have been sworn brothers with these people in the past. Otherwise, how could it be possible that Officer J.S. could make others reveal their secret skills with just a word?

"Kid, remember this: Moonlight Beef is an absolute delicacy found only in beef shank. But because of that, its preparation is more meticulous. Actually, you can cook it however you like—braised, boiled, it doesn't really matter—but there's one thing you need to remember." The old tortoise was very calm. After entering the kitchen, he even showed off his knife skills, the cleaver moving smoothly in his hand. Then he simply tossed it to Heath, who caught it without even looking at it. The old tortoise nodded in satisfaction.

This was actually a very dangerous thing, after all, it was a kitchen knife, and a very sharp one at that. If you weren't careful, you could have been chopped off by it, cutting off your fingers or severing your hand. But Heath took it off without even looking, which proves that Heath is very brave and confident, and that he has mastered the art of handling kitchen knives.

Although the old tortoise wouldn't hold back out of consideration for Officer Jenny, he still wanted to test Heath's skills. Heath's proficiency with this kitchen knife showed that he was sure to be equally skilled with others.

"Please speak, senior." Heath's attitude was very humble. This is how an apprentice should be. One must have a humble and eager-to-learn attitude. Many masters say that they have the heart of an apprentice. This is what they mean. They should have the mindset of a beginner even for the skills they have already mastered.

"This Moonlight Beef is very unique. It glows, but to make it glow and bring out its deliciousness, you have to massage it. Massage it properly, with just the right amount of pressure!" The old tortoise pinched Heath's arm, and Heath nodded. He had already memorized the pressure.

"Keep pressing until the surface of the beef is firm but the inside is soft. Then, turn off the light and you can see a slight fluorescent glow. Next, blanch it with this recipe. Once the water boils, put it in for three seconds and take it all out, otherwise it won't be right." The old tortoise took out a piece of paper and handed it to Heath. Heath respectfully accepted it. This was the foundation of an old chef's livelihood—a recipe. Even his own son might not be able to get his hands on such things, but Heath had.

"Thank you, Master!" Heath nodded gratefully. The other party's attitude was truly impeccable. Heath had previously followed an old chef to learn the secret of making crispy beef, treating the chef like his own father. It took him three whole years to finally obtain the secret, and the hardships he endured were indescribable.

Three years is considered short. Some master craftsmen only reveal their secret recipes when they are about to die. The fact that the old tortoise can pass it on directly to him shows that Heath's title of "master" is truly appropriate.

Officer J. Sasuke was sitting outside when he heard this, and he couldn't help but chuckle before continuing to chat with his old comrades.

The old tortoise couldn't help but smile when he heard Heath's words. He stood aside with his hands behind his back, watching Heath handle the piece of meat. This was a test. He didn't respond to Heath's words, but if Heath could handle the beef well, it would prove that Heath had great talent and was serious enough.

Heath understood what the old tortoise meant, so he focused on processing the beef. The old tortoise tried to interrupt Heath's attention with a few words, but it didn't work, which made him even more satisfied.

Heath was focused on pressing the beef, not too hard, not too soft, and maintaining the same pressure all the time was difficult. After pressing for a full twenty minutes, Heath suddenly noticed that the light had gone out, and the beef in front of him was now glowing with a faint light.

"Good, blanch them." The old tortoise nodded in satisfaction. These days, chefs are becoming increasingly less patient.

"Yes, Master." Heath immediately started to grab the seasonings according to the recipe he had written down before, and the next step was to blanch them.

Chapter 725 Wu Gui

Blanching is simple. Although the rule is that the beef must be blanched for three seconds, it's not that complicated or troublesome for Heath. As soon as the three seconds were up, Heath immediately took the beef out whole. Only then did Heath finally get the old tortoise's approval.

"Not bad, kid. You called me 'Master,' and I heard it. So it wasn't for nothing." The old tortoise laughed. Heath's skills were good. Although he was only doing some basic skills now, you can't expect to do anything if your basic skills aren't solid. So the old tortoise knew very well the importance of basic skills, and now Heath had finally gained recognition.

The old tortoise stroked his bald head, looking at Heath with satisfaction. This disciple was not bad. Although his character was unknown, he was recommended by Officer Jenny, so there was no problem. His old comrade-in-arms had an exceptional eye for people.

“That old bastard Officer Jenny came here today specifically for me. I complained to him once before that my culinary skills had no successor and I was thinking of just finding a well-behaved successor. I didn’t expect him to introduce you to me this time.” The old tortoise touched his bald head. From the moment he saw Heath appear, the old tortoise knew that his old comrade-in-arms had invited him over for dinner for a reason.

However, this touched the old tortoise quite a bit, since he really lacked a successor. There was nothing he could do; he had learned the dishes from the military, which emphasized large portions and satisfying food, and the cooking speed was also very fast, which was not very suitable for the tastes of today's young people.

Plating? What plating? I'll just give you a big bowl full of meat and vegetables, grab it and hurry up and go eat over there. Don't delay the next guy's meal, that's the most important thing.

It's the same at home, making everyone in the family reluctant to eat with Old Turtle. After all, Old Turtle eats too fast and cooks too fast. He might only have five minutes between eating and washing the dishes. Moreover, he's very strict. If you look at your phone while eating, he'll hit you with his chopsticks and make you cry for your parents.

The old tortoise knew that his personality meant no one liked him. His wife could tolerate it, but she passed away early, and his daughter and granddaughter were not very willing to visit him.

Heath listened attentively, and the old tortoise didn't say anything more, simply pulling out a notebook and handing it to Heath.

"This is the recipe I've compiled over my lifetime. It's all about cooking in big pots, quick and easy. That's how it's done at the beginning. The last three or four pages contain some recipes I've developed myself. You can use those pages to cook for us old folks this time." The old tortoise looked at Heath with satisfaction. He believed his old comrade's words; Heath was definitely an excellent chef.

"Yes, Master." Heath nodded and watched the old tortoise leave. Then, Heath flipped through the recipe in his hand to get a general understanding of the old tortoise's cooking style. Heath had already decided what kind of food he should make.

Heath narrowed his eyes. One of his master's big pot dishes was perfect for beef. It was also very easy to make: beef stew with potatoes. It required large chunks of beef and large chunks of potatoes. It could be made quickly and was very filling. It was also good for replenishing energy and tasted great. It was perfect for him.

Heath planned to make this beef and potato stew. As for the other dishes, he would just make them according to his master's requirements. Although it was the first day they met, Heath called his master "master" as a matter of course, after all, his master was really good to him.

"But Master's name is Wu Gui? This name... no wonder he has that nickname." Heath put down the recipe in his hand, both amused and exasperated. He planned to keep the recipe close to his body, after all, this master was really good.

Not only did he pass on all his culinary skills to him, but he also taught him by word and deed without reservation. Although it was the other party who wanted to find a successor, this was already good enough for Heath. If other master chefs were all like this, then being a kitchen helper wouldn't have been so painful.

……

"How about it, old tortoise? This little guy is pretty good, isn't he?" As soon as the old tortoise went out, Officer Jenny asked him with a smile. The old tortoise rolled his eyes and sat down without any politeness. At their level, let alone rolling his eyes and cursing, even if they argued and fought, they would still sit down to drink, chat and eat barbecue afterwards.

"Not bad, this kid has a good foundation, so I don't have much to teach him." The old tortoise smiled when Heath was mentioned. He felt that all his skills hadn't been completely wasted. It was a pity that his daughter and granddaughter had no interest in cooking, and his sons-in-law were all busy climbing the social ladder. This matter had almost become a demon in the old tortoise's heart. Fortunately, it was resolved now, which made him feel very comfortable.

"You old bastard, I told you to let go of your temper, relax, and enjoy family life. But you're still following the old rules, aren't you?" Another elderly man with a big belly patted his stomach and looked at his friend.

After retiring, he started enjoying his retirement. His children were filial, and he was having a good time playing with his granddaughter. But his old comrade-in-arms remained the same, getting up early every day to exercise. He's maintained a good physique and health, which makes the old man a little envious. But asking him to go back to his old life? That's impossible. He's already this age; he's living one day at a time.

"Hey! You old bastard! Look at your belly! If it were before, someone would have shot you through with a bullet!" The room instantly became lively.

When Heath brought out the dishes, the elderly people were already sitting upright at the table. Heath was a little confused; this scene didn't look like a meal, but rather...

"Um, this is today's food. This is the main dish, braised beef with potatoes..." Heath introduced honestly. The aura of these elders was too strong; even Ms. Lori couldn't compare.

Wu Gui raised an eyebrow. He didn't even need to look; he could tell from the smell that the potato and beef dish was made according to his method. This brat! Potato and beef dish is all about speed, but he went and used moonlight beef instead!

However, Wu Gui's smile grew even brighter. This successor was truly remarkable. His culinary skills were so exceptional that Wu Gui felt he could have been kicked out of the mess hall in the past.

Chapter 726 Summer Cicadas Cannot Be Discussed with Ice