Chapter 243 Strength
In addition to the exquisite taste, the two also felt the passion and hard work that the chef put into it.

The osmanthus cake from Guixianglou is delicious enough. The exquisite combination of mint, osmanthus and sugar makes the taste of the osmanthus cake reach a wonderful level.

Even Master Luo Tian couldn't think of a better way.

After all, he is not a chef who specializes in pastries.

Many chefs can only keep improving on one path throughout their lives and it is difficult for them to be distracted.

Focus your energy and thoughts, and run hard towards a path, so that you can get closer to the finish line.

The more you want, the more you will lose, and in the end you will get nothing.

The osmanthus cake in front of us has been innovated on the original exquisite proportions. In order to make the taste of the osmanthus cake even better and to allow diners to eat more delicious osmanthus cake, the cooking method has been improved.

This is a very bold and novel attempt, which shows that the chef is confident in his ability, and more importantly, his sincerity and his desire to improve his dishes.

To be honest, Master Luo Tian really wanted to give this chef a chance.

It is obvious that the chef who can make this pastry fully meets the standards for recruiting apprentices at Yangquan Restaurant, and even exceeds them.

However, the final decision lies with Xu Qing, after all, he is the head chef of Yangquan Restaurant.

"Xu Qing, what do you think?"

Master Luo Tian asked.

Xu Qing nodded and said, "It's a very good pastry."

Xu Qing found what he wanted in the osmanthus cake.

Xu Qing cut off a small piece of osmanthus cake and distributed the rest to other chefs and waiters for them to taste.

Everyone praised it highly after tasting it, intoxicated by the deliciousness of the osmanthus cake, and moaned with comfort from time to time.

That kind of charming sweetness that is just right is really irresistible.

Xu Qing took the small piece of osmanthus cake and went into the kitchen. After a while, he came out again and handed the wrapped osmanthus cake to the waiter who had been there before, saying, "If you meet that chef again, give him this piece of osmanthus cake and tell him that he has successfully passed the test of Yangquan Restaurant and can report in tomorrow."

"This……"

The waiter took the osmanthus cake and said hesitantly: "That man ran too fast. I don't know where he landed, and I don't know when he will come back."

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as you go out, you will definitely see him. Maybe he is staring at the door of Yangquan Restaurant right now."

The guy walked out the door doubtfully.

Master Luo Tian looked at the small piece of osmanthus cake in the waiter's hand and immediately understood Xu Qing's intention.

This sweet-scented osmanthus cake not only displays the chef’s passion and superb skills, but also the pride that only belongs to a genius.

It is a good thing to have the courage to break through the practices of predecessors and bring forth something new out of the old.

But on the other hand, it also shows the chef's contempt for authority.

As an apprentice, I'm afraid it would be difficult to discipline him.

Master Luo Tian originally wanted to remind Xu Qing later, but it seemed that Xu Qing had already thought of it.

Master Luo Tian said with a smile: "You are trying to intimidate the other party."

Xu Qing retorted: "It's so unpleasant to show your power. This is called reciprocity."

Just as Xu Qing said, the young man was squatting outside the gate of Yangquan Restaurant, staring eagerly. He was reluctant to even blink, and even though his eyes were dry, he was unwilling to look away.

He sincerely hoped that the osmanthus cake could bring him good luck and that the closed door could be opened again.

Suddenly there was a creaky sound and the door slowly opened.

The young man jumped up, quickly straightened his clothes, and looked at the door nervously.

The person coming out of the door was the waiter he had met before. The waiter looked around as soon as he came out. After just two seconds, he saw a figure rushing towards him and hurriedly stood in front of him.

It was the young man from before.

The young man said nervously: "This master..."

As soon as he started to speak, he stuttered and didn't know what to say next.

Just ask the chef if he has changed his mind?

No, that's too ostentatious, too rude, and too immodest.

It will definitely leave a bad impression on Chef Xu Qing.

But how should I ask?
The boy was desperately changing words in his mind.

Fortunately, the waiter solved his dilemma in time. The waiter said, "Congratulations, Chef Xu Qing said that you have passed the test of Yangquan Restaurant and you can report tomorrow. Also, this is something Chef Xu Qing asked me to give you." After that, the waiter went into the house, leaving the young man alone outside cheering and jumping for joy.

Surprisingly, it actually worked!

What Brother Cheng said is indeed right!
The boy happily went to Cheng Peng to tell him the good news, holding the osmanthus cake.

Cheng Peng didn't have any big surprises at all.

He had already anticipated the ending.

Given this young man's ability, he would be surprised if he failed.

Then he focused his attention on the paper bag in the boy's hand and asked, "What is this?"

The boy said, "It is said that it was given to me by Chef Xu Qing."

As he spoke, the young man opened the paper package, and inside was the sweet-scented osmanthus cake he had made.

"Strange... Why did Chef Xu Qing send my osmanthus cake back? Did he think it wasn't tasty?"

The young man suddenly felt panicked.

"If he thinks it's not tasty, you won't be able to pass it at all."

Cheng Peng said.

Even delicious food may not pass the test, just like his rice tofu.

That Xu Qing is just so weird.

Which restaurant recruits apprentices not based on their ability and talent, but only on whether they are passionate and sincere?

However, Cheng Peng was also very curious about what Xu Qing meant.
The two thought about it for a while, but still couldn't come up with an answer.

The boy stared at the osmanthus cake for a while and found that it was slightly different from what he had made. There seemed to be an extra layer of fine white powder on it.

"What is this fine white powder?"

The boy broke off a small piece of osmanthus cake and put it into his mouth curiously.

Instantly, his eyes widened.

He was very familiar with the taste of the osmanthus cake he made. Except for adding an extra layer of fine white powder, there was no other change to this piece of osmanthus cake.

But it is this layer of fine white powder that brings about a drastic change in the taste of osmanthus cake.

The boy thought that the osmanthus cake he made had reached the pinnacle of taste.

He also tried several other variations when making osmanthus cake, but they all only made the taste worse.

But at this moment, the osmanthus cake in his mouth made him clearly realize that his so-called peak was only the limit of his own ability, not the limit of the taste of the osmanthus cake.

The osmanthus cake, which had already achieved harmony and had the flavor adjusted to just the right degree, was once again led by this sweet and fragrant taste, taking another big step forward.

The fragrance is like the fragrance of flowers, but it cannot be confused with the fragrance of osmanthus. Instead, it adds a bit of beauty and grace to the elegant fragrance of osmanthus, as if the gentle woman changed into an elegant and noble dress, and the wet alley was transformed into a luxurious auditorium. The osmanthus cake in the mouth instantly transformed from a street snack into a fine product that can be served on the banquet table.

The vague sense of pride and complacency in the boy's heart disappeared in an instant.

All that was left was a stronger admiration for Xu Qing.

Cheng Peng saw the boy was stunned after taking a bite, and curiously broke off a small piece to taste.

If Xu Qing had done it himself, perhaps he would have been more cautious.

But this was done by a teenager, and Xu Qing just sprinkled some powder on it at most. What's the big deal?

Soon, he was also stunned.

The shock on Cheng Peng's face was even stronger than that of the young boy, and the sense of frustration in his heart was also stronger.

Because Cheng Peng's knowledge is broader than that of the young boy.

The ability to easily turn decay into magic only shows that Xu Qing's abilities far surpass those of the young boy.

It's far beyond him.

Cheng Peng had heard a lot about Xu Qing's deeds, and only at this moment did he truly realize how powerful and terrifying Xu Qing's strength was.

No wonder the dark culinary world regards him as a big enemy, and is willing to spend a lot of manpower and resources to get the legendary kitchen utensils to deal with him.

After all, who can sleep peacefully with such an enemy by your side?

(End of this chapter)