"Do you think mere rewards can impress me to participate in the competition?" Bu Fang stood straight and looked at Ouyang Zongheng seriously.
Ouyang Zongheng's heart trembled, he was indeed a chef of a small shop recognized by His Majesty, his character is indeed unmatched by any chef, it seems that it is very difficult to hire the boss this time.
"Boss Bu really doesn't think about it anymore? This is the time to promote Boss Bu's culinary skills!" Ouyang Zongheng said unwillingly.
Bu Fang looked at him, blinked his eyes, exhaled softly, and said, "Tell me first what is the reward for being the first?"
kindness? What? Ouyang Zongheng rolled his eyes and looked at Bu Fang with a grin. Are you loose? How about not being moved? The good character is good, don't you be happy with things
"Ahem... Boss Bu, it's like this. His Majesty personally selects the prizes for this Baijia Banquet from the treasure house of the palace. The prize will not be announced until the first place is finally selected, so the old man is also at the moment." I don't know... However, the old man dares to guarantee his character, the prize this time will definitely not let the boss down!"
Ouyang Zongheng opened his nostrils slightly, patted his chest, and said solemnly.
Bu Fang lowered his eyes slightly, pretending to be pondering, then raised his head, and said calmly to Ouyang, "Okay, I agree to participate."
Hearing that Bu Fang actually agreed to participate in the Hundred Family Banquet, Ouyang Zongheng's face suddenly looked like a blooming chrysanthemum, brightly blooming.
"Oh, if Boss Bu participates, he will definitely not miss the first place. Tsk tsk tsk, Boss Bu's dishes are the most delicious dishes I have ever eaten. They are even more delicious than those cooked by the chefs in the royal kitchen! It's just one Words, praise!" Ouyang Zongheng gave Bu Fang a thumbs up, words of praise popped out of his mouth like money.
If other people saw this scene, they would never have imagined that this uncle, who looked like a pyramid schemer, was actually a well-known imperial general.
Ouyang Zongheng let out a long sigh of relief, feeling relieved in his heart, since Boss Bu has agreed to him, he has completed the task His Majesty entrusted to him.
Although the process made him so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe, the result was very satisfying to him, even though his private money for several months was found out by his cheating daughter...
Bu Fang watched Ouyang's family leave, then turned around and returned to the kitchen.
Bu Fang is a person who is afraid of trouble, but he is also a serious person. He has always taken a serious attitude towards food.
Since he chose to participate in this hundred-family banquet, he must prepare well to win the first place.
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The Spring Festival is approaching, and the streets and alleys of the imperial capital have become very lively and busy. Everyone is cleaning their houses, posting red couplets, cooking delicacies, and preparing for the coming new year.
On the ten-mile long street, the hawkers who set up stalls closed their stalls early, with eager joy on their faces, eager to go home to spend the Spring Festival with their relatives.
Curly cooking smoke filled the air, rushed straight up to the sky, and dispersed when blown by the wind.
As night fell, in the night sky tonight, two rounds of bright moon hung high like two round silver plates. The normally cold moonlight seemed to warm up, shining on the street like a faint fluorescent light.
On the street, many children were carrying lanterns, wearing thick padded clothes, breathing, with red faces, playing with their legs, and the sound of laughter broke through the silence of the night, bringing festive joy.
Big red lanterns were hung at the door of the rich family, and the housekeepers and maidservants were busy preparing the necessary items for the festival.
In the kitchen, the fire was in full swing, the sound of cooking was resounding endlessly, and the aroma of the dishes lingered, lingering in the nostrils, lingering and lingering.
Plates of exquisite dishes were cooked, and on the dining table, many children from wealthy families sat in a circle, happily eating the reunion dinner.
The atmosphere of the Spring Festival is strong and high.
In Fang Fang's small shop, Bu Fang opened the door and walked out. The alley was quiet and cold, even if the moonlight was warmer than usual, the emptiness in the alley could not be dispelled.
He pulled a stool and sat in front of the small shop. He wasn't open for business, but he was still lying down like this. The cold wind howled and slapped his cheeks, making him shrank his neck uncontrollably.
The cold moonlight fell on the door of the small shop. A person, a chair, and a dog seemed to be incompatible with the festivities outside the alley.
Boom!
A ball of fireworks soared into the sky, blooming in the dark night sky, the beauty was intoxicating.
Huh, so beautiful, Bu Fang thought to himself.
Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps in the alley, and Bu Fang looked towards the entrance of the alley suspiciously, and saw three figures approaching slowly.
Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Xiaolong dragged Ouyang Xiaoyi, who was bouncing around, and came slowly. Tonight, Xiao Yanyu didn't wear a veil, her beautiful face was exposed in the air, her creamy skin seemed to be illuminated by the moonlight, Faintly glowing.
"Boss smelly, we're here to bring you food!" Ouyang Xiaoyi laughed.
Xiao Yanyu's ladylike demeanor was still the same, she walked in gracefully wearing a skirt, holding a food box in her hand, with a faint smile on her face.
"Tsk tsk, Boss Bu, are you enjoying the fireworks? It's really leisurely and elegant, but I have to say, the fireworks are really amazing from your angle!" He took out a few chairs and placed them at the door, while he sat beside Bu Fang and said with a smile.
Bu Fang was a little dazed, looking at the three of them without knowing why, what was he doing? Send me food
Xiao Yanyu smiled gently, and said: "Tomorrow is the Spring Festival, tonight is the time for reunion dinner, we see that Boss Bu seems to be alone, maybe it will be a little lonely, so I just brought some food, ok , this pastry is made by my mother herself, she said she would like to thank Boss Bu for his kindness."
While talking, Xiao Yanyu sat on the chair dignifiedly, and placed the food box in front of Bu Fang.
When the lid of the food box was lifted, a faint aroma came to the nostrils. Although it was not as fragrant as the dishes cooked by Bu Fang, this small, fresh and general aroma was quite enjoyable.
Stacks of delicate pastries were taken out, which looked very eye-catching.
"Come and taste it, this is made by mother herself." With a smile on the corner of Xiao Yanyu's mouth, he picked up a plate of pastries and looked at Bu Fang.
Bu Fang took a serious look at the three of them, his heart warmed up, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
He picked up a piece of pastry, took a bite, his eyes lit up slightly, the pastry tasted very good, although it was sweet, it was not greasy, and it was lightly crumbled as soon as it was in the mouth, the taste was excellent, and the filling It also exudes a touch of warmth, as if someone has eaten honey.
"Not bad." Bu Fang praised, although in his opinion, this plate of pastries still has many flaws.
Xiao Yanyu's eyes lit up, it was rare to hear words of praise from Boss Bu, Xiao Xiaolong and Ouyang Xiaoyi couldn't wait to take a piece of pastry and stuffed it into their mouths, the four of them sat opposite each other, tasting delicious food.
This kind of warm atmosphere directly dissipated the coldness in the alley a lot.
"Boss Bu, come and taste this plate, pineapple jade heart cake!" Finally, Xiao Yanyu brought out a plate of cakes from the food box with anticipation, handed it to Bu Fang, blinked, and said seriously.