Free Web NovelChapter 600: Chapter 593: Soaring to the Sky
In the kitchen, everyone was at their station.
The prep chef, the wok chef, the order taker busy delivering orders, and the waiter hurriedly carrying plates.
The crowd saw the boss arrive unexpectedly and greeted him proactively.
Dong Jun Tian headed straight for Zhao Meng’s cooking station.
Zhao Meng was busy flipping the wok; seeing Dong Jun Tian and Yao Shi rushing over, he knew it was about the incident in Room 104.
However, Fu Yu had just finished cooking, and the waiter took the dish; it probably hadn’t even reached the table yet, so why were they here already?
Before Zhao Meng could call out, Dong Jun Tian hastily asked, "Old Zhao, what happened with the dish for Room 104?"
Zhao Meng instinctively looked at Yao Shi standing behind Dong Jun Tian.
Yao Shi wasn’t clear on the details, only knowing the kitchen had made a Crab Imitation dish, and the customer felt it wasn’t authentic, demanding a redo.
Such cooking incidents weren’t unheard of in the past.
So Yao Shi wasn’t in a rush to ask questions; he wanted to hear what Zhao Meng had to say first.
As long as they could confirm the kitchen wasn’t at fault, everything would be easier.
Yao Shi subtly nodded at Zhao Meng, indicating he should go along with Dong Jun Tian’s intent.
Zhao Meng turned back and honestly recounted the situation.
After listening, Dong Jun Tian’s face turned grim.
The Dong Family’s Crab Imitation was a recipe passed down from his grandfather’s generation.
If their dish couldn’t be considered authentic, he truly didn’t know where in Bei’an one could find traditional old-style Crab Imitation.
If he wasn’t sure that the guests in Room 104 were city leaders hosting returning overseas Chinese, Dong Jun Tian would almost suspect a deliberate provocation.
But knowing their identities, he had to handle it carefully.
Since the customers were dissatisfied, they had to find a way to satisfy them.
At times like this, whether it was Fu Yu cooking or anyone else, as long as they could make the dish the customers wanted!
It was urgent!
Nothing was more important than pleasing the customer.
Zhao Meng mentioned that no one in the kitchen knew another technique to make the Crab Imitation dish.
At that point, only Fu Yu stepped up, wanting to try a different cooking method.
Dong Jun Tian was filled with shock and admiration when he looked at Fu Yu after hearing that!
What a decisive, courageous, and responsible young man!
Understanding the full story, Dong Jun Tian couldn’t find any reason to be angry.
To be fair, anyone daring to solve a problem in an emergency must have solid culinary skills and an unflinching sense of responsibility toward the restaurant.
Dong Jun Tian almost felt grateful.
Fortunately, it was Fu Yu. If it had been someone else... Dong Jun Tian couldn’t imagine the chaos.
He knew well the temperament of those in the kitchen.
It was only a young and fearless person like Fu Yu, with a sincere and passionate heart, who could step forward like this.
Seeing the kitchen staff working in orderly fashion, Dong Jun Tian felt somewhat relieved.
Regardless of the situation, the dish was on the table; now it depended on the reaction from Room 104.
Yao Shi, who had remained silent on the side, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing Zhao Meng’s narrative, Yao Shi honestly felt quite scared.
This morning, the music restaurant took a big order which he personally secured, so he hadn’t been at the store the past two days.
He came to the store at noon because the finance department received news that the contractors wanted them to inspect the work.
Upon receiving the message, Yao Shi drove back as fast as he could.
Thankfully, there were no issues, and he successfully accompanied Dong Jun Tian for the inspection.
But during these two days, if Dong Jun Tian hadn’t noticed, explaining would be difficult if it was discovered.
After all, their relationship had become quite precarious.
Yao Shi liked stability, so he wouldn’t allow anything unexpected while things were unsettled.
If the issue with the dish from Room 104 wasn’t resolved properly, Dong Jun Tian might have vented his anger on the kitchen staff.
As head chef, he would be the first in the line of fire.
Yao Shi exhaled softly.
What a close call!
How fortunate!
Thank goodness Fu Yu knew another cooking version of that dish.
But when did that kid learn to cook this dish?
After a moment of surprise, Yao Shi thought it over and more or less figured it out.
Others might not know, but he was clear about it.
Recently, Fu Yu had been going to Shangshi Private Kitchen every evening to learn Liu Family Cuisine under Liu Yunong.
He had given tacit approval and was very supportive of Fu Yu learning the craft from a master.
Fu Yu had a natural talent for cooking, and many times Yao Shi saw himself in Fu Yu when he was younger.
Being personally taught by Liu Yunong was a rare opportunity.
In cooking, unlike other fields, the more you learn, the more skilled you become.
The more you accumulate, the richer your experience becomes.
An exceptionally skilled chef’s most important attribute is the ability to expand their culinary repertoire.
Learn more, see more, do more, and understand more.
Yao Shi had high hopes for Fu Yu.
He saw Fu Yu’s potential and wanted to support him.
From Yao Shi’s perspective, he knew clearly that a young and potential person like Fu Yu wouldn’t stay in a small city like Bei’an forever.
Still, he was willing to help Fu Yu break free from his fledgling wings, completely transform, and soar high!
People from the outside only saw his glamorous life.
Being somewhat famous in the circle, he was considered a person of status and wealth.
But few knew he harbored a heavy regret deep within.
He longed to expand outward.
In a broader arena, to showcase his talents, earn more than he did now, and gain much more glorious achievements.
Not to eke out his life in a small third-tier city, earning a bit more wealth than those around him and living what seemed an affluent life to the locals.
He should have had a broad sky to fight for more satisfying wealth and glory.
Unfortunately, for him, it was too late.
So now, when he looked at Fu Yu, he couldn’t suppress a certain emotion.
He wanted to support Fu Yu to walk the road he once yearned for but never tread.
Maybe Fu Yu would achieve the success he longed for?
Yao Shi didn’t realize at that moment he was placing his dreams on Fu Yu.
With a longing akin to a father hoping his son becomes a dragon, he anticipated Fu Yu’s future!
