Chapter 366 Road
Cook the dishes you really want to cook?

Amu lowered his head and thought seriously.

Seeing this, Xu Qing stopped bothering him.

He has said everything he needs to say, and the rest depends on Amu's own understanding.

Although he believed that Amu could win, it didn't matter if he lost.

If Han Jiang really became the head chef of Juxialou, Xu Qing would challenge Han Jiang to a cooking competition and then win.

Xu Qing felt that since he was there to back him up, A-Mao just had to do his best.

It’s not easy to find an opponent as good as Han Jiang.

The opponent cannot be too strong, but must be able to find his own path, have a passion for cooking and a desire to make diners happy. It is not easy to find such a suitable opponent.

If Amu really grows up after experiencing these events, the first person he would thank is Han Jiang.

However, Xu Qing did not want him to come forward unless it was absolutely necessary.

If he were to solve everything, once he was not here, they would still not be able to handle similar things if they happened again.

It would be better to let Amu grow up as soon as possible so that he can help Master Abei share the burden on his shoulders.

There are still two days left before the cooking showdown, and Xu Qing just hopes that Amu can figure it out sooner.

In the past two days, Master Abei's health has gradually improved, and he is getting better day by day.

In the past two days, Xu Qing has served as Chef Abei's personal chef, responsible for preparing three meals a day for Chef Abei and helping her recuperate.

Under Xu Qing's careful care, Master Abe quickly recovered and was even ready to return to work again.

As a result, everyone was frightened and driven out of the kitchen.

I have to go back to work in just two days. What if I get sick from overwork? I need to rest for at least a month!
This is what everyone said in unison.

But a month was too long for Master Abe, so three days was enough.

Everyone would definitely not agree to such a short time.

After some bargaining, Chef Abe agreed to take a week off and then go back to work as the head chef.

Even so, it was only after Xu Qing guaranteed that Master Abei would recover after a week's rest that everyone reluctantly agreed.

As for the next week, Master Abei will not be idle. She had previously agreed to pass on what she has learned and some experiences about the mind to Xu Qing. Master Abei immediately began to organize her knowledge reserves to ensure that she would pass on all she knows and learn to Xu Qing.

Seeing Master Abei's enthusiasm, Xu Qing also felt a lot of pressure.

Before the teaching officially begins, the first thing that comes to mind is the cooking showdown.

The entrance of Juxialou was crowded with onlookers early in the morning, and the restaurant was packed with people.

Those who arrived late couldn't squeeze in even if they wanted to, and could only stand outside the crowd and stare regretfully.

As for the judges of this duel, the one from Juxialou was Master Abei, and the one from Jiangyuelou was a famous local veteran specially invited by Han Jiang, a senior gourmet named Dong Fang.

Mr. Dong likes Han Jiang's dishes very much, especially the novelty and excitement brought by the colliding flavors, as well as the passion and vitality contained in the dishes, which always make his blood boil when he tastes the dishes, as if he has returned to his youth.

Therefore, Dong Fang was very supportive of Han Jiang. It was also because of Dong Fang's support that Han Jiang, an outsider, was able to gain a foothold here smoothly and even compete with Ju Xialou.

As for the third judge, he was the old man found by Xu Qing.

The old man waited at the door before dawn, fearing that Xu Qing would forget about him.

As soon as Xu Qing opened the door, he saw him, and quickly welcomed the old man in and changed new clothes for him.

After all, the old man is going to be a judge, and it doesn’t look good in tattered clothes.

The old man after changing into new clothes seemed like a different person, revealing some of his immortal demeanor and the style of a reclusive master.

This made Master Abei look at him a few more times, and he pulled Xu Qing aside to ask, "Where did you find this old man?"

"What a coincidence, we met at dinner."

Xu Qing told Master Abei what happened in Jiangyue Tower.

Master Abei said, "I think this old man is extraordinary."

Xu Qing said, "I think he is not ordinary. But I can see that the old man has no other thoughts, he just wants to taste this delicious food. It is fate that we meet, so I invited the old man over. And among the three judges, one is you, the master, one is Han Jiang's people, and the other is a neutral person, isn't this just right?"

Master Abe nodded upon hearing this.

"Yes, we are indeed destined to be together."

At this time, the old man appeared from nowhere and said with a smile.

Xu Qing said: "Old man, I'm sorry to bother you with the cooking duel this time."

The old man said, "Let me make it clear first, I will not take your side just because we are destined to be together. I came here just to eat delicious dishes. I will only vote for truly delicious dishes. Only truly delicious dishes can impress me."

"That's the best. Elder, just follow your own ideas and your own taste buds and choose the dish that you think is the most delicious."

The old man was stunned for a moment and said, "Aren't you afraid of losing?"

Xu Qing shook his head and said, "Don't be afraid. It doesn't matter if you lose. Besides, I don't think Amu will lose."

Chef Abei said, "Come to think of it, Amu has been staying in the kitchen these past two days and hasn't even left the house. I wonder how well he's prepared. Today is the day of the cooking competition, and he still hasn't shown up. It will be too late if we're any later."

"I'll go get him. Master, you and the old man should go to the venue and wait. I'll take Amu over."

Xu Qing said this and immediately walked towards the kitchen where Amu was.

When I got there, I saw that the door was closed.

Xu Qing knocked on the door gently and said, "Amu, it's time to go to the venue of the cooking competition."

After a long while, Xu Qing heard a noise from inside, followed by the sound of the door bolt opening.

Amu, whom I hadn't seen for two days, appeared before me.

The child had obviously stayed up all night, his eyes were bloodshot and his face was tired.

But in contrast to his physical fatigue, his eyes showed an unprecedented brilliance, with a determined light flashing in them.

As soon as he saw his eyes, Xu Qing knew that there would be no problem in this duel.

He didn't ask any more questions because it didn't matter what he asked at this moment.

Let all the heart and skills be interpreted by cooking skills and taste.

"Let's go wash our faces first."

Xu Qing put his arm around Amu's shoulders and led him forward.

"Brother Qing, I..."

Amu looked a little hesitant. He looked at Xu Qing, wanting to say something.

Xu Qing asked: "Amu, have you found the dish you really want to make?"

Amu nodded firmly.

"That's no problem. Just make the dish you have in mind."

Amu took a deep breath and felt his slightly panicked heart calm down again after hearing Xu Qing's words.

There is no need to be afraid or worried. Now that you have found the path you most want to take, the only thing you need to do is to keep going forward with determination.

(End of this chapter)