After a lively weekend, it is the first day of a new week.
As usual, Feng Yifan got up early and took his apprentice to the farmers' market to purchase.
Today's purchases were a little different from usual. Feng Yifan did not write the purchase order, but instead gave it to his young apprentice to write, as a way of testing and guiding Lin Ruifeng in advance.
I went out early in the morning and stood in the alley outside Su Ji’s kitchen door waiting for Lin Ruifeng.
Feng Yifan looked up at the sky, which was beginning to turn slightly white, and couldn't help but sigh, "Summer has really arrived."
"Yes Master, summer has arrived."
As Feng Yifan said this, he saw Lin Ruifeng walking over from next door.
When he saw his apprentice, Feng Yifan stretched out his hand without any hesitation: "Have you finished writing the purchase order? Bring it to me and have a look."
Lin Ruifeng didn't expect that the first thing his master would do when they met was to ask for the purchase order, and he felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
But after hesitating for a while, Lin Ruifeng knew that he would have to show it to his master sooner or later, so he finally took it out.
After receiving the purchase order from his apprentice, Feng Yifan first scolded him with a smile: "Can't you find a good piece of paper and copy the items on your order neatly?"
The shopping list that Lin Ruifeng handed to Feng Yifan was filled with all kinds of things that needed to be purchased.
But what Feng Yifan couldn't accept was that there were many cross-outs and modifications on the list.
It can be said that the entire list is filled with writings and drawings, and it is difficult to see clearly what is written.
Seeing this list, Feng Yifan couldn't help but complain: "Now I understand why you can't get into college. Just based on this list, I'm afraid your test scores will be deducted a lot, right?"
Lin Ruifeng felt embarrassed after hearing two consecutive words from his master. He lowered his head and felt like he wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Finally, Feng Yifan found what he wanted to buy in the bottom corner of the messy list.
After taking a quick look at it, he approved of his apprentice's purchase order.
"Well, basically there is no problem. I have written down everything that needs to be purchased. However, your quantity is a bit wrong. Today is Monday, and you can't measure it based on our business on the weekend. So the amount of goose, duck, and pork belly needs to be reduced appropriately.
You have to be flexible about the amount you purchase, depending on the business situation and weather factors, understand?"
Lin Ruifeng nodded first, then asked curiously: "Master, why do you still need to consider the weather?"
Feng Yifan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "Think about it yourself. It's summer now. Whether it's vegetables or meat, how are you going to store them if you buy too much? And it's easy to have heavy rains in the summer. If you suddenly encounter heavy rains, will it affect your business?"
After hearing what his master said, Lin Ruifeng was a little surprised. He found that it seemed that there was a lot of knowledge involved just in purchasing.
Feng Yifan took the list and said, "Okay? Let's go? Let's go to the farmer's market first."
Lin Ruifeng also obediently followed his master and walked out along the alley.
After leaving the ancient street, the master and apprentice crossed the road and drove the car to the parking lot opposite.
After driving the car on the road, Feng Yifan couldn't help but sigh: "Today may be the last day I drive this car? The owner may drive it back in the morning."
Hearing this, Lin Ruifeng asked, "Master, are Ruoruo's grandparents going back today?"
Feng Yifan nodded: "Yeah? Should we send Ruoruo to kindergarten this morning? The old couple will go back first."
Originally, the old couple Feng Jiandong and Lu Cuiling planned to go back on Sunday afternoon, but they were pestered by their little granddaughter. Feng Ruoruo refused to let her grandparents go and insisted that her grandparents stay with her for the rest of the weekend before she could leave.
Later, Feng Yifan considered that his parents would drive back in the afternoon and might return at night, so he simply let his parents stay for one more day. After sending Feng Ruoruo to kindergarten this morning, the old couple would go back.
Lin Ruifeng thought for a while and said, "Master, you can actually let Ruoruo's grandparents take the car back. Leave the car here, and you can take Master's wife, Ruoruo, and Uncle Rong back together. It will be convenient to have a car. Otherwise, wouldn't it be inconvenient for you to take Uncle Rong back with you?"
After hearing what the little disciple said, it seemed to make sense.
Feng Yifan nodded: "Yeah, that makes sense."
The master and his apprentice drove to the farmer's market. Feng Yifan let his apprentice be in charge of shopping throughout the trip and specifically tested Yifan's apprentice's ability to distinguish.
For example, how to select the goose, and how to select the pork belly for making barbecued pork.
Throughout the entire process, Feng Yifan was testing his little apprentice all the time.
At the same time, while his young apprentice was shopping, he was also introducing him to the owners of the farmers' market, asking them to take better care of his apprentices in the future, and also sorting out relationships for Lin Ruifeng in advance.
What’s interesting is that when the master and apprentice went to the seafood store to get eels, they met Zhang Fenglin and his apprentice Liu Quan again.
When he saw Zhang Fenglin, Feng Yifan took the initiative to greet him: "Big Brother, I heard that you made it to the quarterfinals. You are really amazing."
Zhang Fenglin quickly waved his hands and said, "Chef Feng, please stop making fun of me, your senior brother. The reason I was able to enter the top eight is because this competition itself attracts few top chefs. If you go, Chef Feng, then we will have no choice but to give up."
Feng Yifan said seriously: "But the judges are not allowed to perform in person."
Hearing this, Zhang Fenglin, Liu Quan, Lin Ruifeng and the seafood store owner were all stunned.
Feng Yifan then laughed and said, "Hahaha, just kidding. Actually, if I really participate, in a battle of hard power, I may not be your opponent, senior brother."
After Feng Yifan started laughing, everyone started laughing too.
Liu Quan couldn't help but mutter, "That's right, the judges really shouldn't have gone on stage in person."
After hearing what his apprentice said, Zhang Fenglin glared at him and said, "What are you talking about?"
Then, Zhang Fenglin said to Feng Yifan, "Junior brother, I really admire you. Your cooking skills are amazing, but you are humble and you actually set up a street stall. I never thought that a five-star chef like you would set up a street stall."
Feng Yifan smiled and responded: "It doesn't really matter where we cook or what we cook. What's important is that as a chef, we should do our best to satisfy every diner and let them enjoy delicious food that makes them happy, right?"
Zhang Fenglin was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, Junior Brother's realm is indeed higher than mine."
Then Feng Yifan pulled Zhang Fenglin aside and said a few words to him in private.
"Brother, if you want to win the championship, I think you should practice more white case skills. You should know that Fujinglou's white case skills are outstanding. If you want to return to Fujinglou, then your white case skills must be good."
Zhang Fenglin looked at Feng Yifan in surprise: "Junior brother, do you know I want to go back?"
Feng Yifan smiled and patted the other person's shoulder: "Brother, you have worked in Fujinglou for so many years. It can be said that you are the one who brought Fujinglou out of its previous underestimation. Fujinglou made you what you are, and you also made Fujinglou famous today, so how could you not want to go back?"
Zhang Fenglin did not expect that his thoughts were seen through by his junior brother.
Moreover, in front of the other party, Zhang Fenglin felt that facing him was like facing a wise old man.
It seemed that Feng Yifan could see through all his thoughts extremely clearly.
Zhang Fenglin even felt that the other party did not look like a man in his early thirties. Zhang Fenglin attributed this to the fact that the other party must have experienced a lot in the five years abroad, so he had such insight.
Zhang Fenglin finally nodded and said, "Okay, I will definitely practice the white case seriously."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "That's no problem. I wish you success in winning the championship and returning to the kitchen of Fujing Building."
Zhang Fenglin also smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Junior Brother Ji Yan."
But then Zhang Fenglin asked again: "Junior brother, I heard that you are now the major shareholder of Fujing Building?"
Feng Yifan immediately waved his hands: "No, no, those shares are not mine. They are all in Ruoxi's name. I'm just a small cook. How can I be a major shareholder?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Fenglin looked at Feng Yifan and examined him carefully. Seeing that he looked calm, he realized that he was not joking.
Without further hesitation, Zhang Fenglin said with a smile: "Okay, I won't delay you, Junior Brother. I hope that on the day I make it to the finals, you can bring Master, my sister-in-law, and niece to see it together."
Feng Yifan naturally agreed: "Okay, our whole family will definitely go then."
After saying goodbye to his senior brother, Feng Yifan led Lin Ruifeng to leave the farmers' market with the goods they had bought.
Liu Quan looked at Feng Yifan's departing back, came to his master and asked, "Master, is your uncle going to help you secretly? If you can return to Fujinglou, you will definitely be the head chef. I think you will be able to get back all your hard work over the years."
Zhang Fenglin sighed and said, "Liu Quan, compared to Feng Yifan, we are still too low in level."
Liu Quan was a little puzzled: "Master? Do you think you are not as good as Uncle Feng?"
Zhang Fenglin nodded: "Indeed, I am not as good as him. He can lower himself to set up a street stall. Can you do it?"
This question stumped Liu Quan. After hesitating and thinking for a long time, Liu Quan could only say, "Master, I don't think I can set up a stall. I'd rather find a job in a small restaurant."
Zhang Fenglin also said: "This is where we are not as good as him. He enjoys the cooking process, so for him, it doesn't matter where he cooks. We haven't achieved that yet."
Liu Quan didn't quite understand. He thought for a moment and said, "Master, isn't the greatest achievement for a chef to become the best chef, and then be able to attend a state banquet, or even gain international fame, like my uncle did, and get five-star honors?"
Zhang Fenglin nodded: "That's right, this is what we pursue, but it's not his."
Liu Quan said directly: "That's because he has them all."
Zhang Fenglin had entered a philosophical state, but his disciple's words broke the mood and he immediately couldn't hold back his laughter.
"Hahaha, okay, Liu Quan, you're right. He already has everything, so he can be so carefree. Let's be more vulgar first, win this competition, and go back to Fujing Building."
Feng Yifan and Lin Ruifeng left the farmers' market and drove directly back to the ancient street.
When they brought the purchased goods back to Su Ji, the master and apprentice finally discovered that the reconstruction of the ancient street had caused trouble after it was closed.
That is, after they come back from purchasing things, it is really a bit troublesome to get the purchased things back to Su Ji.
Because the entrance to the back alley is blocked, one must first enter the ancient street and then turn into the back alley. If it were a normal walk, it would only be a matter of walking a few more steps, but pulling a flatbed truck loaded with various goods, it is really difficult to turn like this.
Feng Yifan couldn't help but think that if he left, it would be even more troublesome for Lin Ruifeng to move the goods by himself.
"Ruifeng, if it's troublesome for you to move the goods every day, you can just rent a place outside temporarily and put all these there, so you don't have to move the goods to Su Ji every day."
Lin Ruifeng shook his head and said, "It's okay, Master. At worst, I can ask Zhang Qiang to bring it over. I can just move everything in one by one. Ask him to park the car on the east side."
Feng Yifan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "That would be too hard for you."
Lin Ruifeng patted his chest and replied: "Master, I am not afraid of hardship."
Seeing that his little disciple was so stubborn for the first time, Feng Yifan did not continue to persuade him. He felt that he should let the little disciple stick to his own principles.
When Feng Yifan and his apprentice pulled the goods back to Su Ji, they actually saw Meng Shitong and her group outside the back kitchen door in the back alley.
Feng Yifan was a little surprised: "Why did you come here so early?"
Photographer Ah Fei immediately said, "Chef Feng, we came here specifically to take pictures of your preparations. We want to prove to everyone that you are very particular about the ingredients you use and that you don't use MSG for seasoning."
Feng Yifan laughed when he heard this: "It's not that MSG cannot be used at all, but it's best not to use it at more than 100 degrees. In addition, chicken essence and the like can actually bring deliciousness sometimes, just use them in moderation, and don't really think of them as something terrible."
Meng Shitong stood up and said, "Chef Feng, we just want to be authentic and film the process of you preparing the ingredients. This is also the task assigned to us by Sister Fei'er."
Feng Yifan was a little surprised: "The task arranged by Li Fei'er? Isn't her "Fei Chang Zheng" doing the Fujinglou competition? Is your new program going to be online?"
He Yaqian said, "No, we heard that Su Ji's crepe wontons became popular all over the Internet this weekend, so we want to shoot first-hand material and make such a video before those major video producers on the Internet. Sister Fei'er's "Fei Chang Zhi Zhi" will also make an episode for you."
Feng Yifan said helplessly: "I really don't want to be famous."
Meng Shitong and others immediately burst into laughter.
Then everyone responded in unison: "But you are indeed popular again."