The story of Shokugeki begins when Alice picks him up and brings him home

The old man in plain clothes nodded, then burst into laughter, patted Bai Yuan on the shoulder to accept his invitation, and then walked towards the direction of the "Tianfu" restaurant, not showing any embarrassment at all.

Seeing him like this, Bai Yuan silently quickened his pace to catch up, and the old man stopped before entering the restaurant, and waited until he was in front before following him in.

The host sits in front of the guests. This has been a rule since ancient times and is also the upbringing that is ingrained in his bones.

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"Welcome, are you two?"

As soon as the two entered, a smartly dressed waitress came up to them and asked about their situation with a smile.

"Yeah, you two."

"Dear guests, please take a seat here."

After hearing Bai Yuan confirm the number of people, the waiter extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation. Then he took the two to a four-person seat, removed two sets of tableware, and picked up the teapot to pour tea for them.

"The menu is here, please take a look."

"No need for this. One plate of boiled chicken, two servings of clay pot rice, and a pot of traditional hot pot soup. It's a simple dinner for dinner."

Considering that he didn't bring much cash, Bai Yuan ordered some dishes that cost several hundred yuan in the market. This restaurant seemed quite high-end, so the prices might be a bit higher, but they should still be within his spending range.

"Boy, you are really good at eating.

When you come to Guangzhou, boiled chicken is a must. The traditional soup is also a Guangzhou specialty. It is the king of soups and is the most simple memory for people. Claypot rice is also impeccable as the staple food.

"As a newcomer, I must try the classics first. I haven't eaten Cantonese cuisine for a long time, and I still miss it a little bit."

Bai Yuan smiled and handed the menu back to the waiter. The waiter nodded slightly after hearing what he said, and then notified the kitchen to prepare the meal.

"You are right. Nowadays, many people from other places come to Guangzhou but never try Guangzhou's specialties. It is a pity."

The old man in plain clothes nodded in agreement, which meant he truly acknowledged Bai Yuan. At the same time, he also became a little curious about his identity.

With such a temperament, he definitely couldn't be an ordinary person. If he couldn't even see this, he must be old and blind.

Strong people are attracted to each other. Even if they don't say it explicitly, they know it better than anyone else.

"Young man, you came to Guangzhou at this time and went straight to the restaurant to taste the local specialties.

Let me guess, you are here to participate in Guangzhou's annual top chef assessment."

Thinking about the purpose of Bai Yuan's visit and thinking about the chef assessment held during this period, the old man in plain clothes directly gave the correct answer.

"Why is it special grade? At my age, shouldn't I be first or second grade?"

Bai Yuan said half-jokingly, Li Wanwan's speculation about him on the plane emerged in his mind, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the old ones are still the wisest.

"What do you mean by first or second class? Do you think I am old and blind? The aura on your body has already told me the answer.

There are many kinds of people. Some people can be seen as bosses at a glance, some people can be seen as strong in science at a glance, some people make people feel that they are very reliable, and some people make people feel cunning...

This is a kind of temperament. Even if you don't deliberately show it, people can still see it at a glance. In my eyes, you are a great chef."

The old man in plain clothes took a sip of tea and spoke slowly. At this moment, the two of them seemed like old friends who had not seen each other for many years and got along very well.

"I see. I am indeed here to take part in the Guangzhou Special Chef Assessment. I heard that Guangzhou is the most difficult place for the Special Chef Assessment. I am also curious about where the difficulty lies, so I want to give it a try."

Bai Yuan spoke slowly. This was his initial thought. Secondly, he had special memories of Guangzhou, so he wanted to come here to achieve special level.

"Reach the challenge head-on? Every year, many chefs like you come to Guangzhou, thinking they have perfected their cooking skills and are the best among the younger generation, but they all fail in the Guangzhou special grade assessment."

"So, old man, do you think I am that kind of person?"

Bai Yuan also picked up the teacup and took a sip, then changed the way he addressed the old man in plain clothes.

Guangzhou is famous in China for the difficulty in qualifying as a top chef.

Therefore, many talented young chefs from all over the world come here to pass Guangzhou's special assessment to prove their strength.

Young people are proud, and no one wants to be inferior to others.

However, although there are many people coming, only one in ten can actually pass the Guangzhou Super Chef Assessment, and this is when the vast majority are geniuses.

“No, you make me feel different.

You don’t have their kind of arrogance, you are more calm and reserved. If I have to say, you give me the feeling of a challenger, not a blind follower, but a confident challenger. "

The old man in plain clothes expressed his own judgment. Although he didn't know Bai Yuan's specific strength, he could feel from his demeanor that he was very strong.

Guangzhou’s top chef assessment, this time a powerful figure is coming!

"Hello, guests. This is the boiled chicken, clay pot rice and traditional Chinese soup you ordered. Please enjoy your meal."

Three waiters brought the boiled chicken, clay pot rice and traditional hot pot soup respectively and placed them on the table. The rich aroma hit their noses the moment the lid was opened, attracting the attention of the two.

"The food is finally served. I'm hungry from chatting. I want to try this restaurant to see if it's really as delicious as this and make you linger."

Because it was a store recommended by Old Man Buyi, Bai Yuan had high expectations for it.

As the saying goes, drink soup before eating. Looking at the delicious old-fashioned soup cooked in the casserole in front of him, he gently scooped it up with a public spoon.

"Kapok, Chinese yam, yam, red dates, candied dates, wolfberry, lentils, coix seeds... The main ingredients are pig's tail bones, tofu and winter melon. It's a classic old-fashioned soup - pork bone, winter melon and tofu soup."

Looking at the ingredients in the spoon, Bai Yuan showed a satisfied look on his face. It is truly the favorite of all Guangdong people.

If a restaurant in Guangzhou can’t even make the traditional Chinese soup properly, it can just announce its closure!

"Here, try it and see if it tastes any different from before."

"Thank you."

Bai Yuan first scooped a bowl of delicious soup and handed it to the old man in plain clothes, then scooped a bowl for himself and began to taste it happily.

“After a long period of stewing, the essence of the pig’s tail bones is fully released, adding a rich meaty aroma and a slight sweetness to the soup base. At the same time, the meat becomes soft and delicious, melting in your mouth.

The tofu, with its unique bean fragrance and smooth texture, complements the richness of the pork bones, adding richness to the soup while balancing the overall greasiness.”

Feeling the richness of the pork bone, winter melon and tofu soup, the old man in plain clothes showed an expression of enjoyment on his face and began to explain subconsciously.

This soup is absolutely top-notch, no matter the heat or the preparation of ingredients!

“The addition of winter melon brings a touch of fresh green and natural sweetness to the soup.

Its refreshing taste can effectively neutralize the richness of other ingredients, making the whole pot of soup mellow yet refreshing.

And Kapok and Smilax glabra..."

Bai Yuan also closed his eyes and, based on the feeling transmitted by his tongue, he talked endlessly about the functions of the ingredients. He even analyzed the medicinal materials and deeply analyzed the flavor composition of this pot of traditional Chinese soup.

This is the taste that takes a lot of time to develop!

The essence of various ingredients are gathered into one pot of soup, and because a large amount of Chinese medicinal materials are added, it can also play a health-preserving role.

"Not bad, it's really good!"

Bai Yuan couldn't help but praise, and then looked at the clay pot rice and boiled chicken on the other side, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

The boiled chicken can be eaten last because it is a cold dish, but the clay pot rice will not taste good if it is cold! You must eat it first to show respect.

So, Bai Yuan took his portion of the clay pot rice and started stirring it from the middle, scraping off all the rice crusts stuck to the wall of the pot and mixing it together with the distinct grains of rice.

The correct way to eat clay pot rice is to eat the outside first, then the middle, and one bite of rice with a piece of sausage or bacon. This way you can taste the best flavor!

but...

Looking at the light golden color of the rice crust in the clay pot rice in front of him, Bai Yuan always felt that something was wrong. The hardness was obviously poor, as if the heat was not enough.

But perhaps it was the deliciousness of the pot of traditional Chinese soup that gave him too much anticipation.

Although he felt something was wrong, he still picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful of rice and tasted it carefully with the light yellow rice crust.

After taking two bites, Bai Yuan put down the spoon in his hand and looked at the boiled chicken again.

If you want the boiled chicken to be delicious, first of all, the skin must be crispy, the meat must be tender, the juice must be abundant, the bone marrow must be red but not runny, and it must taste fresh and fragrant.

The boiled chicken in front of me, at least in terms of appearance and presentation, is acceptable.

but...

After adding the boiled chicken into the sauce made with ginger and scallions, Bai Yuan frowned again. The boiled chicken did not turn red, so it was definitely overcooked.

In Guangdong, people pay attention to eating raw chicken and cooked duck. This does not mean that chicken should be eaten raw or its hair and blood should be consumed, but it means that if chicken is overcooked, it will be too tough and the taste will decrease exponentially!

Therefore, a successful boiled chicken dish will have traces of blood in the bones.

The dish in front of me does not have that, and the taste is unsurprisingly worse than the authentic poached chicken, proving that the chef did not put his heart into it at all.

Because in Guangdong, even if you are not a chef, you can make the dish of boiled chicken, and a second-rate chef can make it very well.

Things like overcooking the food are the most basic mistakes.

"Waiter, Checkout."

call...

After letting out a long breath, Bai Yuan suddenly had the urge to overturn the table.

After tasting the traditional Chinese soup, he was looking forward to the other dishes in this restaurant and planned to order more if they tasted good.

But if the other dishes are of this standard, there is no need to taste them!

"It's true that each generation is getting worse than the previous one. Boy, I feel so sorry for you. I never thought that the Tianfu Restaurant would become like this."

Seeing Bai Yuan's unhappy expression, the old man in plain clothes sighed and apologized to him.

After all, he was the one who recommended this restaurant with great confidence, and now that Bai Yuan was able to taste this kind of food, he also had a certain responsibility.

But it's really unbelievable. This restaurant's business is obviously much better than it was decades ago, but the dishes they make are completely bad.

The only thing worth mentioning is the traditional Chinese soup, which is truly of top quality. It must have been prepared by a great soup chef.

"Here I am, sir. Your total spending is 2472 yuan. Would you like to pay by cash or card?"

"2500 yuan? Show me the bill."

Even though he thought the food in this shop was not cheap, after hearing the prices, Bai Yuan's mouth twitched. How dare they sell this kind of food at this kind of price? Aren't they really afraid that the shop will be smashed one day?

"Okay, sir."

The waiter responded, and a few minutes later, a bill appeared in Bai Yuan's hands. The traditional soup cost 1088 yuan, a plate of boiled chicken cost 588 yuan, and two servings of clay pot rice cost 388*2, totaling 2452 yuan.

Add in the 20 yuan tableware fee for two people, this restaurant is really bold!

Looking at the bill, Bai Yuan almost laughed out of anger. Although the food in this world is relatively expensive, that is also based on its taste.

It was the first time that Bai Yuan had seen someone selling second-class chef's dishes at the price of a first-class chef, so he decisively slammed the table and said to the waiter: "Call the chefs who make white-cut chicken and clay pot rice over here. I want to see how such rubbish can be sold at such a price!"

It’s not that I don’t have money, nor do I want to dine and dine for free. I just can’t stand the scams in these crappy restaurants, so I want to teach them a lesson.

This is the most basic right as a diner, but what surprised him was why no one had done this for so long?

Afraid of retaliation?

It is not difficult to tell from the words of the old man in common clothes that this restaurant used to be a very good restaurant, but how did it become like this now? !

Looking at the waiter's slightly flustered expression and the strange looks from many guests in the restaurant, Bai Yuan didn't think anything of it. He just looked at them calmly, with confidence written all over his face.

When the old man in plain clothes saw him like this, a smile appeared on his face. He sat on the chair leisurely, waiting for the arrival of the restaurant's chef.

Young people are still the best, they dare to fight and are not afraid of rumors. If it were an old man like him, he would have to swallow his loss even if he suffered a loss.

"Please... please wait a moment. I will call the chefs for these two dishes over."

The waiter in charge of reception had never seen such a scene before and was frightened immediately, but he quickly calmed down and spoke to Bai Yuan in a trembling voice.

Soon, she left the scene and ran towards the kitchen. The diners around looked at Bai Yuan's table and discussed quietly.

"What's going on over there? Could it be that they can't pay and are deliberately making trouble?"

"I think so. The old man's clothes are so shabby and patched. He doesn't look like someone who can afford to come to this restaurant."

"If you can't afford to eat at a restaurant, go eat at a cheap place. Why are you making such a fuss here? You can't get a free meal just by making a fuss. You're just embarrassing yourself."

"Who says it's not true? Let's see how to deal with it. If Tianfu Restaurant compromises this time, similar things may happen again in the future."

Bai Yuan's "disturbance" was like throwing a big stone into a calm lake, immediately causing these people who usually claim to be elites to start discussing.