Chapter 65 Farewell
Chef Abei said, "Ah Qing, you are still very young. Now is the time for you to learn from everywhere. You should learn from the best chefs and learn the best skills in the world. Only in this way can you live up to your natural talent."
“Humans have limited abilities and time, so we can usually only find a goal and work hard on it in order to find a breakthrough and hone it to the limit. Therefore, most chefs only achieve success in one or two areas and it is difficult to take care of all areas. Sometimes the more people want, the more they lose. Those who try to perfect every skill of theirs will lose the skill they are best at and most talented at, and eventually become mediocre.”
"But Ah Qing, you are very different. Your talent is rare in the world. I never thought that someone could reach the pinnacle in all fields. This is a wrong path for me, or for most people. But after seeing you, I changed my mind. If there is really someone in this world who can reach the pinnacle in all fields, then this person must be you."
Xu Qing had never thought that he would be so highly regarded in Master Abei's heart that Master Abei felt that she was wasting his talent.
To be honest, Xu Qing didn't have a clear idea of how strong his talent was. He knew that he was very strong, so strong that he would not lose to anyone easily.
However, he does not have a clear idea of how far he will go in the future with this talent. He just wants to take it one step at a time and do his best to challenge the top.
Now, Master Abei's words have cleared the fog in his heart and given him a clearer understanding of where to go in the future.
Top in all fields?
Sounds good.
Perhaps only by reaching this realm that no one has ever reached can he live up to his talent.
Xu Qing thought for a moment and asked, "Master, what should I do next?"
Chef Abei said, "Let's go to Guangzhou, the capital of gourmet food. The most famous restaurant in Guangzhou is called Yangquan Restaurant. Its chef is Master Luo Tian, who is known as 'Superman'. I was taken care of by him in the past. Master Luo Tian has superb skills in all aspects and can be called all-round. He is also a highly respected chef in the whole country. You will definitely grow if you study under him."
Guangzhou?
It just so happened that Xu Qing also wanted to go to Guangzhou, which is known to be the most difficult place for top chef assessment, to test his own level.
Moreover, in Xu Qing's memory, Master Luo Tian was a very high-profile person who rarely took action and was quite mysterious.
Now even Master Abe respects him highly, it seems that he is indeed a powerful person.
I just don’t know what the true strength of Master Luo Tian is. I’ll have to see it for myself when the time comes.
Xu Qing clasped his fists and said, "Okay, Master, I will go to Yangquan Restaurant to practice. When I return after completing my studies, I will definitely surprise you."
Master Abe smiled gently and said, "Well, I'm looking forward to it."
After making up his mind, Xu Qing stayed in Juxialou for a few more days, just as a vacation for himself.
I've been so busy these days that I don't have any free time at all.
Once I arrive in Guangzhou, I will probably have to engage in intensive studies again, and it will be difficult to have the leisurely and comfortable time like I have now.
These days, he accompanied Liu Keling and Liu Maoxing, brother and sister, to play around everywhere, and finally enjoyed the happy time that only young people have.
That day, Liu Keling got up early and came to find Xu Qing happily to go out and play, but she saw him packing his luggage.
Liu Keling was flustered and asked hurriedly, "Ah Qing, are you leaving again?"
Xu Qing nodded and said, "Yes, my master suggested that I go to Yangquan Restaurant in Guangzhou to study. I think I will be away for a longer time this time."
Liu Keling lowered her head, her heart beating wildly. She vaguely felt that after Xu Qing left, she might not see him again for a long time.
Although he had not been with Xu Qing for a long time, their relationship grew deeper and deeper. After all, Xu Qing was the only one among their peers who could play well with him.
In her heart, Xu Qing has become another family member.
However, he had just returned for a few days and was leaving again.
Can you not leave?
She only thought about this for a moment before suppressing it.
Xu Qing had packed his luggage and had obviously made up his mind. What was the point of saying this now?
Xu Qing packed his luggage and found Liu Keling just standing there without saying a word. He couldn't help but look at her curiously. Usually she was so cheerful and lively that she couldn't stop talking. Why was she so out of character today?
"what happened?"
"Nothing...are you leaving now?"
"Yes, the master has prepared the horse."
Xu Qing said, picking up his luggage and walking out the door.
Liu Keling followed closely beside him and walked out the door after him.
Outside the door, Master Abei was waiting with his horse. When he saw him coming, he smiled, patted his shoulder and said, "Have a safe trip."
"Master, I'm leaving."
Xu Qing said goodbye to Master Abei, took the reins and climbed onto the horse. He lowered his head and said to Liu Keling, "Please tell A Mao for me later. I'm leaving now."
"Okay...wait, wait a minute!"
Liu Keling said hurriedly.
"What's wrong?" Xu Qing asked.
"Will you...will you come back?"
Liu Keling looked at him timidly and asked, her heart beating fast.
In the past, many people came to Juxialou to learn skills and then left. No matter how well we got along at the time and how much laughter and joy we had, after leaving, it was as if they had evaporated from the face of the earth and we never saw each other again. Only occasionally during festivals would they bring one or two short letters.
She was afraid that Xu Qing would be like this too, and would never come back after leaving, just like those people before.
She was afraid that as time passed, one day she would not even be able to remember what Xu Qing looked like.
Xu Qing said as a matter of course: "Of course I will come back, because this is my home."
These words instantly made Liu Keling's heart fall back into her stomach. All the anxiety and panic disappeared at this moment, leaving only peace of mind.
Liu Keling smiled and said, "Then I...we'll wait for you to come back."
"Okay." Xu Qing said with a loud laugh.
He waved goodbye to the two of them, kicked his horse's belly, and galloped forward.
The two watched Xu Qing's figure gradually go away and disappear.
Master Abei patted Liu Keling on the shoulder and said, "Let's go in."
"Ah."
Two figures, one big and one small, disappeared into the door.
Before going to Guangzhou, Xu Qing made a special visit to Sichuan Governor Wen Shizhang. After all, he had to cross several provinces, so he had to ask the governor for a customs pass, which could save him a lot of trouble.
By the way, I have to resign from Wen Shizhang.
"What? You want to leave?"
Wen Shizhang was shocked when he heard this.
(End of this chapter)