After leaving Su Ji, Feng Yifan, his father-in-law, Shi Jiahui, Catherine, as well as Chen Xu and Luo Yu, walked towards the residential community where they lived.
On the way, Feng Yifan told Zhao Daxia that she wanted her eldest son to come and learn cooking.
Shi Jiahui said directly: "I don't think it's appropriate. A country kid coming here may not be able to adapt to the environment here. Besides, learning to cook is very hard. If the child can't bear the hardship, he may not learn anything. Besides, Su Ji is not a kindergarten. Can anyone's child come here?"
Su Jinrong said: "Zhao Daxia is relatively conscientious. With her around, washing dishes and cleaning are very safe. It's something we can't ignore."
Shi Jiahui continued, "Uncle Master, this kind of situation really cannot be opened."
Su Jinrong nodded and said, "I know, but we still have to give the child a chance."
Shi Jiahui wanted to persuade him a few more times.
Su Jinrong spoke first, "Think about it, wasn't Yifan similar to Zhao Daxia's eldest son? He also ran away from home after failing the college entrance examination and came here. If I hadn't taken him in, would there be a world-famous chef Feng now?"
Su Jinrong's words made Shi Jiahui unable to refute.
Chen Xu and Luo Yu looked at each other, and then they tacitly agreed not to speak first.
Catherine said from a foreigner's perspective: "I think we can give it a chance. If we don't give it a chance, no one knows what will happen to them in the future, right?"
After Catherine finished speaking, Luo Yu spoke up, "I also think we can give him a chance, but he must be made aware that life in the kitchen is not easy. He must experience the hardships of life in the kitchen and start from the bottom step by step so that he can survive."
Chen Xu added: "Also, a chef cannot easily accept an apprentice."
Everyone agreed with this point and felt that Feng Yifan should not easily accept a disciple.
Feng Yifan also smiled and said: "I have never thought of accepting disciples casually."
In fact, Feng Yifan had never thought of taking Zhao Daxia's son as his apprentice. It was not because he had any discrimination, but because he had seen Zhao Daxia's son and knew very well that the other party would not be a good cook.
So he didn't want to waste time on the other party, and he had to keep his limited number of disciples.
Su Jinrong said: "You definitely can't accept a disciple. Yifan is the chef of Su's now, how can you just accept a disciple casually
I think, for Zhao Daxia's sake, we can let her eldest son come over and try it out in the spring, starting as a waiter at the bottom. If the child can stick with it, just like our current rules, he can have the opportunity to be transferred to the kitchen to help learn.
As for whether he can learn something and stay in the kitchen, it depends on the child's own efforts."
After hearing this, Shi Jiahui said, "Master, this is a very good idea."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Actually, I think so too."
Shi Jiahui said, "You really won't agree to accept me as your disciple just because you're impulsive?"
This made Feng Yifan laugh and cry.
Su Jinrong also laughed and said, "Hahaha, Yifan won't do that. Do you really think Yifan accepted Lin Ruifeng, Ma Xiaolong, and Ning Cheng casually?"
Having said that, Su Jinrong also began to seriously review the strengths of Feng Yifan's three apprentices.
"First is Lin Ruifeng. Although Xiaolin looks a little dull, he is a hardworking kid. He is also very honest and obedient. This is an advantage in the culinary industry. He can become a talented person through hard work.
Needless to say, Ma Xiaolong is really a very talented child, but he is the type of person who has a strong ability to imitate and his creativity is a little weak. However, his ability to imitate is enough to give him a foothold in the culinary industry.
As for Ning Cheng, it seems that Ning Cheng has no advantages. He is not as hardworking as Xiaolin, and not as talented as Ma Xiaolong. However, Ning Cheng has one advantage over both Xiaolin and Ma Xiaolong. That is, Ning Cheng is a child with a more active mind. He has the creativity that Ma Xiaolong does not have. "
After listening to his father-in-law's analysis, Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Yes, Dad really sees it more clearly than I do."
Su Jinrong smiled and said, "I am a bystander and can see things more clearly. You are the master, so sometimes you may not be able to see the merits of your apprentice."
At this time, Shi Jiahui said: "Ning Cheng is indeed more innovative. He even asked me quietly before whether some adjustments could be made to the seasoning combinations.
Although his ideas are a bit naive, he is indeed more daring than Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong. "
Chen Xu said: "But Ning Cheng still needs to calm down. Some of his basics are still too poor, but he is a little impatient."
Su Jinrong said: "Perhaps there is a way to correct this problem for him."
Shi Jiahui almost blurted out, "What method?"
Obviously, for Shi Jiahui, the deputy chef, she hopes that everyone in the kitchen can have enough strength so that they can shine better in the kitchen.
Feng Yifan originally wanted to ask, but he changed his mind and came up with a solution.
The father-in-law and son-in-law looked at each other, and then they realized tacitly that they might have thought of going together.
Su Jinrong said: "In fact, the solution is to send Ning Cheng to other restaurants, let him hone his skills in other places and see where others are better than him. In this way, he will know how to change himself and calm down."
Shi Jiahui suddenly realized, and then she also thought of a place to go.
She looked at Feng Yifan and asked, "It seems that the chef has also thought of this? Is he planning to use Fujinglou?"
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Indeed, my father just said that. I thought of this idea. We can let Lin Ruifeng, Ma Xiaolong and Ning Cheng go together, and then exchange three apprentices from the uncle. This way, we can be considered as exchange students."
Shi Jiahui smiled and said, "This is a good idea. I can also exchange ideas with some of my father's apprentices."
Feng Yifan nodded and said, "In the future, we can also let Chen Xu and Luo Yu participate together, so that everyone can exchange and experience the kitchens of different restaurants and hotels."
Chen Xu and Luo Yu looked at each other in surprise. They had not expected that there would be such a solution.
However, after thinking about it, the two decided not to refuse, because this was indeed a good opportunity for learning and communication.
Feng Yifan added: "But I'm afraid it won't work for now, because Lin Ruifeng and Ning Cheng's cooking skills may not be good enough right now, and I'm embarrassed to ask them to replace them."
Shi Jiahui smiled and said, "Hahaha, actually it can be changed. At least my dad won't refuse, and I guess Uncle Nine won't refuse either."
Su Jinrong said, "Okay, this is just an idea for now. We still need to let them lay a good foundation. We can talk about these things in the spring of next year. We have a good winter this year, so let them practice their basic skills and make some preparations in advance."
After talking about these things, everyone went their separate ways in the community.
Feng Yifan and his father-in-law returned to their building and took the elevator directly upstairs to go home.
After entering the room, Feng Yifan carefully checked and cleaned up.
Su Jinrong originally wanted to help, but was rejected by Feng Yifan.
"Dad, you should go back and have a rest first. You have been really exhausted today. I will give you a foot bath and a leg massage. You have been standing for so long today, you must be very tired, right?"
Su Jinrong said: "It's okay, my legs have almost recovered now."
Feng Yifan still insisted: "Dad, it is precisely because you have almost recovered that you need to persist better. Go back to your room and change your clothes first. I will help you later."
Su Jinrong was still obedient and went back to his room to change clothes.
Feng Yifan carefully checked the house, made sure the gas valve was closed, and locked the front door.
Then he walked into his father-in-law's room and left.
Su Jinrong had already changed his clothes and was getting water in the bathroom.
Feng Yifan rolled up his sleeves and went in to help.
He helped his father-in-law out and asked him to sit down. Feng Yifan then took out a wooden barrel filled with hot water and asked his father-in-law to soak his feet in it.
While his father-in-law was soaking his feet, Feng Yifan reached in and gently massaged the soles of his feet.
The father-in-law and son-in-law sat opposite each other, and Su Jinrong felt a little embarrassed to be served by his son-in-law like this.
"Yifan, you've worked so hard."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Dad, don't be so polite. You are my father-in-law and my father. It is my duty to help you. You don't have to say thank you or anything."
Su Jinrong thought for a moment and asked, "Yifan, do you think those two will bring any changes to us after they return this time?"
Feng Yifan said, "Dad, what are you thinking? Do you think there will be changes? Can you two just allocate funds? Can you make Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant better? Can you buy up all the old streets?"
Su Jinrong smiled and said, "I haven't thought about it that way."
Feng Yifan said, "Dad, when they go back, there won't be much change. Everything will be the same as before, and we won't be able to be taken care of directly. But in the future, some of our evil deeds and the standards we want to promote may face much less resistance."
Su Jinrong nodded: "That's right, it's not easy for those two to just give anything."
Feng Yifan smiled and said, "I know what you think, Dad. You still hope that one day you can see me at a state banquet, right?"
Su Jinrong said, "Yes, I do hope that you can go to the state banquet, just like your grandfather did in the past, to show off your cooking skills in the kitchen of the state banquet, to command and dispatch so many top chefs, and to make dishes that are ahead of the times."
Feng Yifan said: "Dad, actually, I don't really want to go to the state banquet."
Su Jinrong didn't question why, because he understood why his son-in-law didn't want to go.
Just like himself back then, the son-in-law didn't want to go because of his family. He felt guilty towards his daughter and granddaughter and didn't want to miss his granddaughter's subsequent growth process.
So the son-in-law didn't want to attend the state banquet, but wanted to stay at Su Ji and accompany his granddaughter as she grew up.
Su Jinrong said at this time: "Yifan, I think Ruoxi and Ruoruo actually hope that you can step into the kitchen of the state banquet one day."
Feng Yifan looked at his father-in-law, and he also smiled and said, "Well, I know, but I can't go for the time being."
Su Jinrong said, "Okay, then don't go for now. Wait until our Ruoruo goes to college. Then you won't have to worry about her anymore, and you can go."
Feng Yifan smiled and nodded: "Dad, you really understand me."
Su Jinrong said, "I thought so at first, but I didn't have the ability to go. But you probably won't. With your current ability and growth, I'm afraid that even when Ruoruo was in college, you would still be active in the kitchen and still be able to stand in the state banquet kitchen with your ability."
Feng Yifan said: "Dad, let's not think about those things. We just need to live in the present moment."
Su Jinrong said with a smile: "Yes, yes, don't think about those things, just live in the present."
Feng Yifan felt that the water was starting to get cold, so he added some hot water to his father-in-law and let him soak his feet to relax.
Afterwards, Feng Yifan wiped the water off his father-in-law's legs and feet, and gave him a massage personally.
Start from the feet and slowly move up to the legs, carefully massaging the calves and slowly moving up to the thighs.
After a massage from his son-in-law, Su Jinrong completely relaxed his legs and felt very comfortable.
After Feng Yifan finished massaging his father-in-law, Su Jinrong fell asleep almost immediately.
After Feng Yifan cleaned up his father-in-law's room, he washed his hands carefully before returning to his own room.
During this time, he also passed by his daughter's room, tiptoed in to check on his sleeping daughter.
The little girl had a smile on her face and seemed to be having a sweet dream in her sleep.
Feng Yifan did not disturb his daughter. He stood by the bed and blew her a kiss, whispering, "Good night, my little baby. I hope you have a good dream every day."
After walking out of his daughter's room and gently closing the door, Feng Yifan returned to his own room.
His wife had already fallen asleep, so Feng Yifan did not disturb her but went to take a shower first.
But when he came back, his wife woke up a little.
Seeing her husband lying on the bed, Su Ruoxi opened her arms and hugged her husband.
Now that his wife's belly has started to grow bigger, Feng Yifan needs to be very careful when hugging his wife, and most of the time they can't even hug face to face.
Feng Yifan kissed his wife and said softly, "Okay, go to sleep."
Su Ruoxi turned around, curled up in her husband's arms and nodded: "Well, go to sleep, good night."
Feng Yifan looked at his wife curled up in his arms like a little girl, and his wife's belly was pregnant with the fruit of their love. He also stretched out his arms and hugged his wife.
The couple fell asleep in each other's arms, enjoying the peace of the night together.
He slept until morning. When Feng Yifan woke up, he looked at the time and it was only 4:30.
But as the noise came from next door, a small figure quickly slipped into the room and quickly reached the bed.
Feng Yifan reached out and hugged the little figure, who immediately crawled into his father's arms and called affectionately, "Good morning, Dad. Should we get up and go call Xixi? Then we also need to pick up Feifei."
Feng Yifan responded: "Okay, let's get up after a short nap."
Holding his daughter on one side and his wife on the other, Feng Yifan quietly enjoyed being hugged by both arms on the bed.