The afternoon time is always very pleasant, especially now that he has Zhao Daxia as a dishwasher, Feng Yifan can really relax a lot.
Zhao Daxia was also a little surprised. There were really a lot of bowls, chopsticks and plates piled up at Su Ji’s restaurant this afternoon.
Fortunately, Zhao Daxia started washing the dishes immediately after the first batch of dishes were collected. Otherwise, if she had to wait until the end of lunch to wash them, it would probably take Zhao Daxia a long time to wash them alone.
So even though it was noon today, Su Ji was still open until three in the afternoon.
But because Zhao Daxia was there, the bowls, chopsticks and plates did not pile up too much, and it only took Zhao Daxia less than half an hour to finish washing them all.
Seeing Zhao Daxia finish her work and walk to the restaurant in front, Su Ruoxi took out the contract and said to Zhao Daxia, "Sister, Yifan told me that your daily salary will be increased to 100 yuan."
Zhao Daxia looked at Su Ruoxi and took out the contract, and waved her hand and said, "Oh, we just agreed on this, why do we have to change the contract?"
Su Ruoxi said seriously: "Sister, the contract still needs to be revised so that both parties can be assured."
Lu Cuiling also stood up and walked over: "Yes, yes, we still have to talk it out in person and write it into the contract. This will be good for both of us and there won't be any disputes."
Zhao Daxia also went back to the bathroom and brought her bag over: "Fortunately, I didn't leave the contract behind yesterday."
Su Ruoxi revised it carefully and gave it to Zhao Daxia to take a look.
After reading it, Zhao Daxia couldn't help but sigh: "You are really meticulous. In fact, I really trust you. I think your family are all good people. I am very happy working here."
Su Ruoxi smiled and said, "Thank you, elder sister. I hope we can continue to cooperate."
Zhao Daxia readily agreed: "Of course, as long as you don't close the shop, I'm willing to work here."
Hearing this, Yang Zhiyi smiled and said, "How could Su Ji close down? Business is so good now, and it will only get better in the future."
This statement was recognized by many people in the restaurant.
Meng Shitong said with certainty: "Chef Feng's cooking skills are really amazing, and he is constantly innovating, which is really what a restaurant needs most."
He Yaqian also agreed: "Yes, many restaurants in our country are not good at introducing new dishes, unlike restaurants abroad, where chefs have a lot of room to play and can come up with many innovative dishes."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Innovation is risky, and no chef dares to say that his innovative dishes will definitely suit the tastes of diners.
A dish goes from the idea of being created to being cooked, constantly improved, and finally presented to diners.
This requires the chef to rack his brains and make great efforts.
If the result of the effort is failure, the loss will be borne by the chef himself, so this is also the reason why most restaurants in China will not allow chefs to innovate. "
Su Jinrong added at this time: "Without a solid foundation, what can we talk about, innovation?"
The old man's words were recognized by several elderly people present.
Zhang Maosheng said bluntly: "That's right. Many chefs nowadays think they are good enough after studying for a few days and passing the exam. They haven't even learned many basic things thoroughly, so how can they talk about innovation?"
Liu Wanhua also agreed: "Yes, to innovate, we must first be able to make the best of tradition."
Lin Zekang went on to say: "Nowadays, many traditional colors have been made to look real but not real. In the end, I am afraid that only innovation will be left, but the original flavor will be lost."
When talking about this, there was still some disappointment in the words of the elderly people.
It is true that many traditional old flavors are disappearing step by step nowadays.
This disappearance is not because no one is making these dishes. On the contrary, there are too many people making them, and many of them are not very good at making them.
As a result, many people have forgotten how to make this dish originally or what it should have tasted like.
This situation is really quite common in this era.
The key point is that many chefs have not been able to truly learn the basics thoroughly and have not been able to grasp the essence of traditional dishes, which has led to all kinds of improvements and chaos.
Su Jinrong sighed: "We have lost the essence. Our dishes no longer taste the same as before."
Liu Wanhua smiled and comforted the old man: "Jinrong, don't be pessimistic. Don't you still have Su Ji? And Yifan is here. I believe things will get better and better."
Mr. Tang Zhuochen said, "Yes, you still have Su Ji and Yifan. And I heard that there will be a selection of 'Chinese cuisine' soon. Those classic dishes will definitely be preserved."
When Tang Zhuochen mentioned the "Chinese cuisine" issue, Yang Zhiyi immediately became excited because he had recently received a commission for an article.
"As for Chinese cuisine, I know that our country is said to be promoting it globally. We need to select the most representative dishes from each province and the most representative banquets from each place as representatives of our Chinese cuisine."
After hearing this, Ah Fei exclaimed: "Wow, doesn't that mean we have to choose a lot of dishes?"
He Yaqian also said: "Yes, I think many dishes are classic."
Meng Shitong thought for a moment and said, "We should still choose the dishes that best represent the characteristics of a place. If it is the kind of dishes that everyone knows about and can highlight the local characteristics of each province, right?"
Binzi asked: "What kind of food do we have in our province?"
Jasmine immediately said, "Squirrel Mandarin Fish, I'm sure everyone knows this dish."
Ah Fei asked: "Then, what about the big prawns?"
Feng Yifan immediately smiled and said, "That's not our local dish. That dish is actually Shandong cuisine."
Hearing this, Ah Fei suddenly realized and remembered what Feng Yifan had said before: "Oh, yes, that's Shandong cuisine, I forgot about it."
He Yaqian slapped him and said, "You said you didn't want to buy shrimps, why did you think of it again?"
A Fei covered his head, but he really didn't dare to resist He Yaqian.
Meng Shitong asked again: "What other representative dishes are there in our province?"
Feng Yifan smiled and replied: "Actually there are many, such as boiled dried shredded vegetables, lion's head, stir-fried shrimp, crystal braised pork, Wensi tofu, etc."
Hearing Feng Yifan say a lot in one breath, everyone couldn't help but sigh: "It's really a lot."
Feng Yifan added: "Most of what I mentioned are traditional dishes. There are also many new dishes that are widely spread but not traditional, and they can also be regarded as representative of our region."
Su Jinrong said at this time: "There are also banquets, a lot of them, including banquets, inside."
Feng Yifan helped his father-in-law explain: "Yes, if a banquet is selected, some of the dishes in the banquet do not need to be taken out separately."
Liu Wanhua asked curiously: "Then this time, our province recommends dishes. Do you want to recommend any dishes from Su Ji?"
Feng Yifan glanced at his father-in-law, and after his father-in-law gave him a look, he understood that his father-in-law did not want to tell him in advance, so he smiled and said, "Aunt Liu, you are joking. Su Ji is not qualified for the time being, and we can only participate at most."
He Yaqian immediately said: "It's great to be able to participate."
Feng Yifan continued: "Participation might just mean helping to cook a few dishes."
Meng Shitong asked seriously: "Will Su Ji be used as the standard?"
Feng Yifan shook his head: "We don't know yet. Maybe there will be more powerful masters. Our Su Ji may not be able to serve as a standard. Su Ji cannot represent it yet."
Yang Zhiyi immediately said, "Why can't I represent it? I think Su Ji's craftsmanship must be very standard."
Su Jinrong and Feng Yifan both laughed, and Su Jinrong said, "It's just wishful thinking."
Feng Yifan also said: "You are too emotional. In fact, if you really want to be the standard, it is not a good thing. We at Su Ji will be regarded as a thorn in the eye. We still want to keep a low profile."
Liu Wanhua agreed: "Yes, it's better to be low-key. Being too high-profile will make people hate you."
Lu Cuiling had a different idea: "Ye Boon is too low-key. Only when you have no ability will you not be envied. Son, if you have ability, you must use it and show it to others."
Zhao Daxia finally found an opportunity to interrupt: "Yes, yes, boss, your cooking skills are so good, you have to let people know about it."
When Feng Yifan heard this, he smiled and said, "If I have the chance, I will definitely do my best."
Then everyone chatted for a while, and He Yaqian quietly poked the motionless A Fei, signaling A Fei to take the initiative and learn how to make the shrimp wontons from Chef Feng.
But in fact, A Fei didn't want to learn it.
The main reason is that A Fei thinks wontons are simple and it’s boring to learn how to make wontons.
He Yaqian poked him several times, but seeing that he remained indifferent, she finally couldn't help but pinched A Fei hard.
"Ouch." Ah Fei cried out in pain and stood up.
Then everyone in the restaurant looked at him strangely.
Facing everyone's gaze, Ah Fei said helplessly: "Chef Feng, can you teach me a new dish today?"
At this point, seeing He Yaqian glaring at him, Ah Fei added, "Also, I'm actually quite curious, how do you make your wontons?"
Feng Yifan caught He Yaqian and A Fei's little movements and said with a smile: "Wontons are actually very simple to make. Wonton wrappers are sold on the street. You can buy some and just wrap them up."
He Yaqian immediately said, "But the fillings we make are definitely not as good as yours."
Feng Yifan continued to ask with a smile: "What? Do you still want to learn my secret recipe?"
After hearing this, He Yaqian was a little embarrassed to respond.
Seeing He Yaqian and the others fall silent, Feng Yifan changed the subject and said, "If you want to learn, just say so. It's just a wonton filling, what's there to hesitate about? It's not a very secret dish."
Hearing that Feng Yifan was willing to teach, He Yaqian immediately raised her head with some excitement.
The others also looked at Feng Yifan, somewhat curious as to why Feng Yifan was willing to teach.
Seeing everyone's gaze, Feng Yifan stood up and said, "Don't look at me like that. Wonton stuffing is really not a secret, and each wonton shop has different ingredients and seasonings. There's really nothing to hide."
At this point, Feng Yifan turned around and said, "Okay, let's go to the kitchen and I'll teach you."
Ah Fei quickly said, "Chef Feng, I actually want to learn another dish. I can't just cook shrimp for my girlfriend."
Feng Yifan turned his head and looked at Ah Fei and asked, "Oh? You have a girlfriend?"
Ah Fei immediately looked at He Yaqian: "Yes, we just confirmed our relationship."
Seeing Ah Fei's gaze and seeing He Yaqian's shyness in front of so many people, the group of people naturally understood what was going on.
Su Ruoxi smiled and said, "Congratulations to both of you."
Everyone else also congratulated her, which made He Yaqian feel even more embarrassed.
While sending his blessing, Feng Yifan said with a smile: "Since you are cooking for your girlfriend, let's make a hard dish. You didn't catch up with me making braised pork last time, so today I will teach you how to make sweet and sour spare ribs."
When Yang Zhiyi heard that he was going to teach him how to make sweet and sour pork ribs, he immediately said, "I'm going to learn how to make this and make it for our little one."
When Grandpa Feifei heard this, he smiled and said, "Not bad today. Xixi's father actually took the initiative to learn."
Yang Zhiyi was a little embarrassed after hearing this, but he still said, "I actually like cooking, but I just don't have much time to cook. I will learn a few more dishes from Chef Feng, and I will definitely cook well in the future."
Lu Cuiling smiled and said, "Just don't say it, or your mother and daughter won't forgive you."
Yang Zhiyi patted his chest and said, "I will definitely study hard this time."
As a result, Su Ruoxi said something heartbreaking: "Then when will you make the braised pork you learned last time at home?"
Yang Zhiyi smiled bitterly and said, "Boss lady, I find that you have become bad now. Isn't this to take care of your family's business? Don't worry, I will prepare to do it once when I go home tonight."
Su Ruoxi asked curiously: "Oh? Tonight? You're not eating here tonight?"
Yang Zhiyi sighed: "We can't eat here tonight. We have to go pick up Xixi's mother from get off work."
Feng Yifan heard this and said, "Okay, let's go, hurry up. After teaching you, we also need to prepare to start business. You can take the portion that is just ready back home and have it as dinner for your family."
When Yang Zhiyi heard this, he immediately said, "This is a good idea. Thank you, Chef Feng."
When everyone saw Yang Zhiyi's look, they couldn't help laughing, thinking that this father would really run away if possible.
Feng Yifan added with a smile: "But you have to pay for it."
Yang Zhiyi didn't bargain at all this time: "Okay, I will definitely pay this time."
Everyone was stunned at first, but then they thought that Yang Zhiyi wanted to take it home for Li Feier and Yang Xiaoxi, mother and daughter, to eat, so they could understand his intention to prevent his braised pork from going badly.
Next, Feng Yifan led everyone into the kitchen.
While Professor Feng Yifan was teaching, Su Ruoxi, her mother-in-law Lu Cuiling, and Feifei's grandmother went upstairs to see if it was time for the three little girls to wake up from their nap.
It was already four o'clock in the afternoon. Because the three little girls slept late at noon, it was time to wake them up.
Otherwise, the three little girls might not be able to sleep at night.
Meng Shitong and her group of people took their equipment and went into the kitchen. They had to record the cooking video so that they could use it as a video when they got back.
In addition to this group of people, there was another figure that no one noticed and followed into the kitchen, that was Zhao Daxia.