Chapter 1017: Chapter 422: Crystal-Clear Broth and Silky Noodles—The Higher the Level, the Simpler the Dish!

"Hey, Master Lin, you’re here early!"

When Yin Hongbin turned towards Building 2, he saw Lin Xu’s car and waved his boning knife at Lin Xu.

Lin Xu realized he was careless; he should have turned towards Building 1 when he saw Old Yin.

This way, he might have seen the popular drama at Fishing Platform unfold.

He drove slowly to the entrance of Building 2, rolled down the window, and asked Yin Hongbin, who was standing by the roadside:

"What are you up to, Chef Yin? Did my senior brother provoke you again?"

Yin Hongbin realized he was holding the boning knife and laughed:

"No, not at all. Old Xie is about to cook Beef Bone Soup; I’m here to lend a hand and learn how to make some Clear Soup Noodles, to see if I can work it out."

For others, making Clear Soup Noodles might be a bit complicated.

But not for Yin Hongbin. At least he has no problem with pulling noodles; as for the soup part, it’s just a matter of more practice.

If he wants to do it, he’ll definitely manage it.

Driving into Building 2, Lin Xu parked in the lot and saw that several head chefs were already inside the restaurant. It seemed Yin Hongbin wasn’t really here for revenge.

Misjudged him.

Walking into Building 2’s restaurant, Gu Junli brought Lin Xu a cup of tea and whispered:

"After Master Cheng was reassigned, Master Zhao became the head chef in the kitchen."

Master Zhao’s real name is Zhao Xuesheng, probably around thirty-eight or nine years old, two or three years younger than his senior brother and Cheng Jianshe. Despite being young, he has worked at the Fishing Platform for more than twenty years, with rich cooking and management experience.

It must be said that although Building 2 isn’t the highest revenue place at the Fishing Platform, it’s packed with talent.

The former front desk manager, Shu Yun, is a benchmark for all front desk managers at the Fishing Platform, with a charming smile that even foreign heads of state praised.

And Xie Baomin’s former assistant, Cheng Jianshe, now shoulders the management of the kitchen at Yanjing Hotel.

If it were any other restaurant, losing talent like this would severely hurt the kitchen.

But Building 2 immediately produced a Master Zhao, keeping the kitchen’s management smooth.

Why does senior brother dare to wander around? Because the management is good.

Sipping tea, Qiu Zhentao and the others came over, laughing:

"Yesterday, Boss Lin gave Chef Qi a great idea. If he hadn’t announced establishing his own place, Mr. He wouldn’t have acted so drastically... When the news reached the hospital, Meng Dexing cursed his fellow disciples for being heartless, almost causing rescue efforts at the hospital."

The grievances among their fellow disciples are probably something outsiders will never sort out.

But gossiping a bit is never a problem.

Lin Xu curiously asked:

"After Qi Head Chef’s master was expelled from the apprenticeship, what standing does he have in the school?"

Guo Weidong knows quite a bit about this and, as he popped a piece of Thousand-layer Cake from Building 2 into his mouth, chuckled:

"He became Master He Jiajun’s eldest disciple; in the future, the school will likely be handed over to Qi Zhentao to manage, and He Jiajun’s son even wants to take Qi Siming as a pupil, binding the Qi Family wholly, but Qi Siming refused. Now the son wants to apprentice with your senior brother, but unfortunately, your senior brother doesn’t plan to take any students."

In senior brother’s mind, kids, family, disciples—these are all stumbling blocks to his roaming the world.

While kids and family can’t be discarded, students can totally be avoided.

It’s less trouble when enemies come looking and doesn’t interfere with his wandering.

Lin Xu thinks his senior brother indeed shouldn’t take pupils, especially Qi Siming, because Qi Siming excels at pastries, which happens to be his senior brother’s weaker area.

Besides, Qi Siming is inherently rebellious; being taught by his senior brother may turn him into some odd loop tree.

It’s relatively better to apprentice under Qiu Zhenhua.

In Fishing Platform pastry expertise, Qiu Zhenhua is quite strong. Coupled with his gentle character, he can correct the rebellious traits in Qi Siming’s personality.

However, whether it works depends on both parties’ opinions.

Apprenticeship, like marriage, shouldn’t be forced or arbitrarily matched.

Just as they were speaking, Xie Baomin and the newly appointed head chef Zhao Xuesheng came over from the kitchen, saw so many people standing around, and said:

"You all came so early; I strongly suspect you’re here to sponge off our snacks and tea!"

Guo Weidong retorted without any warmth:

"Come on, over the years, how much tea did you pilfer from us? Visiting for tea means drinking what’s ours... Are you ready? We came to witness something today; don’t leave us outside just snacking and drinking tea."

Song Dahai echoed:

"Exactly, this matter’s been brewing for months, and you just remember to fulfill it now, that’s somewhat improper, Old Xie."

Qiu Zhentao, the victim of Lin Xu’s underhanded talent poaching last time, remarked leisurely:

"Old Xie, surely you’re not thinking of refusing?"

Xie Baomin, seeing everyone chiming in, wore a rogue grin:

"I’ll just refuse; what would you do about it? Anyone dares to yap, I’ll go to your place this afternoon for a shop tour and nitpick at you."

Yuan Debiao, hands on hips, said:

"Wasn’t your son’s attitude during last weekend’s visit at the Fishing Platform? Really should record this smug face of yours and play it for them next time."

Upon hearing this, Xie Baomin switched to a cheerful expression:

"I’m just kidding with you; look at you... Alright, alright, let’s go to the kitchen; today, Building 2 is open for you all. See whatever you want; you can even introduce new dishes on your respective floors, no problem."