Chapter 212 He Daqing is back (Part )

This is interesting. The best way to make He Yuzhu surrender is to crush him in the field he thinks he is good at. At this time, He Yuzhu may give him some face because of their previous father-son relationship.

He Yukai also discussed this with He Daqing on the way. The quarrels at home will affect many emotions, and harmony at home is the guarantee for a prosperous career.

Of course, He Daqing must apologize sincerely and truly acknowledge his mistake, otherwise He Yukai would rather let He Yuzhu go to Hong Kong Island than invite He Daqing over.

Even if he came, at most he would be allowed to retire in Nanluoguxiang and would not be allowed to participate in these things. Now it seems to be effective.

At least He Daqing's attitude is still very good. The biggest problem of men in Beijing is that they care too much about their reputation. Of course, many of them are influenced by those old men.

He Daqing has visited thousands of households and cooked for all kinds of people, so he definitely needs to maintain his reputation.

Perhaps it was because the blow he suffered in Baocheng was great enough, or perhaps it was because he saw He Yuzhu and his grandchildren. The reason is unknown, but at least as a father, he gave in first, which is also a matter of attitude.

At least Cai Wenqin and her group, Xu Huizhen and her group, and the children were watching and nodding.

If he is too concerned about face and wants to act like an elder, it is possible that these people will not like him, as they have not seen him for so many years.

If there must be some connection, it might be the blood relationship with her man.

The showdown between father and son in the kitchen has already begun. Fortunately, Xu Huizhen's kitchen is big enough, otherwise they would not be able to display their skills.

The younger generations gathered here. They knew about their second uncle’s (father’s) cooking skills, but they also knew that He Yuzhu’s Tan family cuisine was inherited from his grandfather.

Sichuan cuisine was inherited from Grandpa Wu. They have already tasted Grandpa Wu’s cooking skills and found them to be better than He Yuzhu’s.

Now it's time to test the craftsmanship of this grandfather whom they have never met. They are full of anticipation.

He Yuzhu's expression was solemn, and he was more serious than ever before. He didn't want to lose to He Daqing, he wanted to prove that even if He Daqing left, he, He Yuzhu, could surpass him in cooking skills.

Even without He Daqing's personal teaching, he could have become a top chef.

He Daqing was also very serious. He Yukai had mentioned He Yuzhu's cooking skills in the letter. This time it was related to whether the relationship between father and son could be eased. Although He Yuzhu was not good at cooking, he would still maintain the necessary respect when facing people who were better at cooking than him. This was respect for professional predecessors.

It has nothing to do with the father-son relationship, but only with the profession that He Yuzhu loves. He Daqing must use all his life's skills, at least not lose to He Yuzhu.

Otherwise, he would never be able to hold his head up in this family. His grandchildren would be watching, and if he lost, his status in the hearts of his juniors would also decline.

People in any industry respect those with great skills. This has not changed for thousands of years.

Even though Yi Zhonghai's moral character is flawed, he still has some status in the workshop. Although he doesn't have as much prestige as in his peak period, no one ridicules him. This is why his skills are real. Skills have nothing to do with character. It's just a matter of facts.

If Yi Zhonghai did not have such high skills, given his moral character, he might have been unable to gain a foothold in the steel mill long ago, and even in the courtyard house would not have had a place to stay.

Now Yi Zhonghai is alone waiting for a fearful future. That's because he has retired, from his job as a toilet sweeper. Now almost no one in the courtyard pays attention to him. That's the reason.

As an experienced craftsman, He Daqing certainly knows this truth, so it is imperative for him to defeat He Yuzhu in cooking skills.

If he had not left home, he would have been respected by the younger generation even without this cooking skill. But after all, he has been away from home for many years. If he had not been sending living expenses here for many years, he might not even be able to step into the He family's door now.

In the kitchen, knives are flying, iron pots are jumping around, and there is a smell of smoke and fire. An expert can tell whether there is any problem with just one move.

You can tell the cooking quality by the taste. Both of them were very solemn. The ingredients now were all those of ordinary home-cooked dishes. He Yuzhu had an innate advantage. If it was Tan's cuisine, He Yuzhu would be able to beat him directly.

Even if He Yuzhu has the advantage, He Daqing has many years more experience after all. He Daqing can't cook Tan's dishes every day, right? The conditions don't allow it!

So all these years of experience in home cooking were not in vain. Being in the kitchen every day, it is hard not to improve your cooking skills.

The fight was in full swing in the kitchen, with the younger generation watching. He Yukai's mind was not on this. He had to invite those young masters to dinner tomorrow, and several things had to be done. First of all, he had to introduce the younger generation in his family to these people.

Secondly, the tasks assigned by the leaders also need to be communicated with these people. As long as there is such an intention, He Yukai will directly hand it over to the staff arranged by the leaders to contact them. He has no say in this.

"Silly, who do you think is better in cooking, Zhuzi or your father-in-law?"

Cai Wenqing looked at the kitchen and looked at He Yukai worriedly. His family had been peaceful for so many years, and he got a headache when he saw the noisy families in other places.

Now that this situation has occurred at home, if it is not handled properly, the He family will become full of conflicts. It’s frustrating to think about it.

"It shouldn't be a big problem, right? Although this isn't something the old man is good at, I've been in this industry for so many years, so it shouldn't be a big problem, right?"

He Yukai didn't have the confidence to say that He Daqing would definitely win, but it didn't matter. Even if he lost today, Tan Jiacai would still be able to win tomorrow.

"Who can deny that? I heard from Zhuzi's master's wife that Master Zhuzi said that Zhuzi is very talented and has the potential to become a top chef. I have seen Zhuzi's dedication to cooking over the years. It is not impossible for him to fail."

Cai Wenqing was still a little worried, mainly because he had never seen He Daqing's cooking skills. If he had seen it, he might still believe it. Labor is labor, and son is son. After all, the extra 20 years of experience is not fake.

"Don't think about it. The answer will be revealed soon. It's useless to think too much now. The old ones are the wisest. Don't worry."

He Yuzhu's expression in the kitchen became more and more solemn, knowing that he had met a match. He had made rapid progress in the past few years, and even when facing his master he did not feel such great pressure. He could tell from the smell that it was not easy.

"Kid, remember, you still have a lot of room for improvement in your cooking skills. Don't be arrogant just because you have achieved a little. Today I will show you that there are always people who are better than you."

He Daqing never stopped working or talking. Of course He Daqing noticed the solemnity on He Yuzhu's face. Seeing his grandchildren watching him, of course he had to show his glorious side.

"It's too early to say anything like this before the final judgment is made."

He Yuzhu snorted coldly and said unconvincedly, knowing in his heart that he might fail today. The dishes he made must be colorful, fragrant and delicious. Although he hadn't eaten them yet, he already knew the result.

In this fierce cooking showdown, He Daqing mainly cooked Shandong cuisine. He was not unfamiliar with Sichuan cuisine, but generally speaking, he did not cook much.

After their busy work, the delicious Shandong cuisine was presented in front of the five people. The judges this time were He Yukai, Cai Wenqing, Lou Xiaoe, Xu Huizhen and Cai Quanwu.

Everyone has one vote. This is also what He Yukai meant. It would be bad if there was a tie. He Yuzhu would definitely not accept it.

It would be better for He Daqing to take the lead tomorrow. It is an indisputable fact that He Daqing has cooked Tan family dishes more times than He Yuzhu.

The five people tasted each dish carefully, considering the flavor, texture, color and other aspects. Although they were not gourmets, He Yuzhu's cooking skills were not to be underestimated.

These people have a good ability to appreciate food. They can at least name a few professional terms for food appreciation in the He family. In the eyes of He Qian and others, the elders in the family have turned into gourmets and are very knowledgeable in their comments.

After comprehensive evaluation, the five people finally believed that He Daqing's mathematics and arts level was indeed much higher, and He Yuzhu admitted that He Daqing's cooking skills were indeed better than his.

Although he lost the cooking competition, He Yuzhu was not discouraged. He had already discovered the problem and this competition would play an important role in improving his cooking skills.

After the results came out, He Yuzhu's expression wasn't so ugly anymore. The main reason was that the children were all there, so there was no need to make everyone unhappy.

Everyone started eating. The children finally got to taste the food made by the grandfather they met for the first time. They praised the food and He Daqing felt happy. Yes, these people were his closest relatives. Without any calculation, the children's praise made him very proud. He even glanced at He Yuzhu without disguising, as if to say, did you see that, kid?

He Yuzhu was too lazy to pay attention to him. Although he accepted his defeat, it did not mean that he forgave He Daqing. However, He Yuzhu was still a little surprised by He Daqing's proactive apology.

In his memory, He Daqing was a tough guy. If He Daqing made a mistake, he would take action when necessary. Now he actually took the initiative to apologize to him. It seems that he really realized his mistake.

The eldest brother also told him that he had written to He Daqing about what happened at home. Although he wanted him to forgive easily, he still couldn't do it. Anyway, He Daqing would go to Hong Kong Island after this incident, so forget it, just be patient for the time being.

After dinner, everyone sat together and chatted. He Yukai briefly talked about tomorrow's plan and did not hide the identities of the invited guests. Everyone present was his own people and could be trusted. At the same time, He Daqing was invited to take charge. Tomorrow's dish would be Tan's cuisine and the banquet was very important.

"Dad, tomorrow's event is very important. They are all wealthy families in Hong Kong. The leaders will also send people to participate. There may be some negotiations involved, so we can't make any mistakes.

Although Zhuzi's cooking skills are very high, he has too few opportunities to cook Tan's dishes, so he still needs you to stay in the kitchen."

He Yukai looked at He Daqing seriously. This matter was not a joke. If He Daqing was a little hesitant, he would not force him.

"Got it. As long as the ingredients are good, I'll be the chef and let Zhuzi be the assistant. I'll also let this brat see how authentic Tan family dishes are made.

Don’t think that you are the successor of Tan’s cuisine just because you have learned some recipes. Even Xiao’e’s mother can only appreciate it, so she cannot be considered the successor of Tan’s cuisine, let alone Zhuzi.”

He Daqing, who felt guilty when he first came in, has disappeared. Especially when talking about the areas he is good at, he immediately found his confidence. Perhaps his cooking skills are the only thing he can show off in front of the younger generations.

"Okay, then I'm relieved, Zhuzi, Dad is telling the truth, you must not act recklessly, you must cooperate well.

We have been preparing for tomorrow for such a long time, this is no joke, this is related to my subsequent plans, nothing can go wrong."

After He Daqing agreed, He Yukai looked at He Yuzhu seriously, fearing that this boy would not cooperate tomorrow because he was not convinced.

Because the internal strife has led to poor results, He Yukai will not be polite to He Yuzhu. No matter what the situation at home is, he has to know the truth.

"Don't worry, big brother. Although I don't agree with what he said, I know the seriousness of the matter. I'm also forty years old, and he still treats me like a child. This is a bit too much."

"It's good that you know the importance of it. Nan Yi will also be there tomorrow. The two kitchen helpers are quite accomplished. With dad joining us, I feel relieved about the food at least."

"Xiao'e, take Xiaoqian and Xiaoyu to reiterate the benefits to the waiters tomorrow morning. Little Lazy Cat will also go over, and then the waiters will be handed over to Guan Xiaoguan and the children.

You and your sister-in-law have to accompany the wives of those young masters. You have learned a lot about this in Hong Kong Island, emphasizing changing clothes and then receiving female guests."

"Got it, big brother."

"Xiao Qing, tomorrow you go over and check Xiao Bai's security to see if there are any loopholes.

My request is not to let the guests from Hong Kong Island know that they have already checked out the place. I will go and see it after you finish watching it.

On the one hand, we have to ensure that everything is safe, but we also cannot let the guests think that our security is bad. This is a very important point. After the end, you also need to change your clothes and prepare to welcome the guests."

"Ok"

"Uncle, I'd like to trouble you and Yang Wu to be on standby at all times. If there is a shortage of supplies, they need to be replenished in time. I'm afraid Yang Wu can't handle it alone."

"No problem, leave it to me"

"Aunt, contact Chen Xueru and tell her about tomorrow's event. You two should also get to know the guests from Hong Kong Island. It will be helpful for the future. Dress up nicely, in Chinese style, don't act like a foreign woman."

"Okay, shall I go too? Is it inappropriate? I'm afraid I can't handle such a big occasion."

"It's okay. We are all guests. What are you afraid of when you come to our home ground? There will definitely be many such scenes in the future. Just start practicing from now on."

"Okay, Chen Xueru is here with me anyway."

“Children, take the best clothes you brought back from Hong Kong Island back tomorrow and change in the room over there. You should get to know more people when you welcome the guests.

He Qian, you guys stay with me. I will introduce you to the people there. Your future development direction will mainly be in Hong Kong Island. As long as these people don't cause you trouble, you can save yourself a lot of trouble."

"I got it, Dad"

"Dad, what about Guan Lin?"

He Jiang watched He Yukai carefully from the side, wanting to take Guan Lin over.

"Thank you dad"

Seeing He Yukai nod, He Jiang thanked him happily.

Guan Lin didn't expect that the strength here was so strong. The successors of those top wealthy families were all big shots in Hong Kong Island.

She actually had the opportunity to attend the banquet together. She was very touched that He Jiang still remembered her at this time, but she had no plans to go.

"Uncle He, I still don't want to go there. Those people are too high-ranking and it's not appropriate for me to go there."

She would definitely be happy if He Yukai asked him to attend, but she could only see those big shots in Hong Kong Island in the newspapers. It was still very unnatural for her to get in close contact with her now, and she was afraid of embarrassing He Yukai.

"It's okay, you're from there anyway, it won't hurt to get to know a few people."

He Yukai didn't care much about these things. It was just meeting people, what was wrong with that?

"Thank you uncle"

"Okay, that's all. We have to get up early tomorrow. Let's go home and rest up."

"Dad, you should just stay at my uncle's place. There are too many people over there. Come back home after the party."

He Yukai didn't want any accidents to happen on the eve of the banquet. If He Daqing saw that Yi Zhonghai couldn't help himself, it would cause trouble.

"Okay, I understand what you mean. He's an old man, and now he doesn't even want to carry my shoes. I'm not that stupid."

He Daqing seemed to be unconcerned and looked calm.

“It’s good to know”

Although He Daqing said so, He Yukai still didn't want to take the risk. What if he couldn't help himself? Impulse can't be avoided by preparation.

(End of this chapter)