Here, Chef Zhou turned around and said to Yang Ruohua and Luofengtang: "I'm sorry, I definitely want this dog. As for the price, we can negotiate. But before that, I have a lot of questions I want to ask this young lady! Can we go inside and talk first?"

Chef Zhou looked at Yang Ruqing with earnest invitation in his eyes.

Yang Ruqing glanced at Luo Fengtang. Seeing that Luo Fengtang had no objections, she smiled and nodded.

"Alright, let's talk inside!"

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It should be a guest room with an eight immortals table and simple furnishings.

Chef Zhou personally brewed two cups of tea for Yang Ruqing and Luofeng Tang, then went to the next-door kitchen to get some snacks for the guests.

Seizing this opportunity, Yang Ruqing gave Luo Fengtang a brief introduction to Chef Zhou's background.

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"Last time at the Wa market when I bought the wild rabbit from that middle-aged man..."

She was also the one who cast a long line back then, trying to hook a big fish.

Looking at it this way, this fish is probably hooked.

Luo Fengtang suddenly nodded.

Soon, Chef Zhou arrived, holding a dish of stir-fried yellow beans and placing it on the table.

“Saltwater-fried yellow beans, with my secret ingredient inside. It pairs well with morning tea. You two should try it.”

Yang Ruqing nodded and picked up a yellow bean, putting it into her mouth.

The taste is better than what I cook at home. It's crispy, fragrant, and has a slightly faint spicy flavor.

But, compared to modern fermented beans, the flavor was a bit lacking.

Before Yang Ruohua could speak, Chef Zhou had already sat down in front of her and eagerly spoke.

"Little girl, last time I followed your instructions and made the stir-fried rabbit dish, it was a huge hit with the customers! We couldn't keep up with the demand! These days, every customer who comes to our restaurant asks for it by name. We've been running around trying to buy rabbits from everywhere. It's a shame though, because winter is almost here and the hunters in the surrounding villages don't have many wild rabbits left. We're running out!"

Yang Ruqing listened with a smile, not saying much.

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Zhou the chef suddenly changed his tone and, with a smile, asked Yang Ruqing: "Little girl, do you have any other new recipes up your sleeve? I'm willing to pay a fair price for those recipes you mentioned. What do you say?"

Yang Ruqing took a sip of tea and smiled faintly: "Chef Zhou, as for the recipe, I happen to have one here."

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"My recipe, not to mention in Qing Shui Town, even if it were in our dynasty, would be the number one! Even the Imperial Kitchen wouldn't have something like this!" Yang Ruqing added.

Chef Zhou's breathing suddenly quickened, and he could no longer sit still.

“Little girl, what is it? What kind of dish?” he asked excitedly.

For a chef who is passionate about food, the endless stream of innovative recipes can be irresistibly tempting!

Yang Ruoqing smiled and gave Luofengtang a look.

Luo Fengtang understood and got up to walk to the corner of the wall. He picked up the wooden bucket he had brought over, lifted the lid, and revealed the tofu soaked in well water inside.

Chef Zhou was eager, already craning his neck to peek into the wooden barrel.

“Little girl, what is this? I’ve never seen it before!” he asked.

Yang Ruqing sat there, leisurely sipping tea, “Uncle Zhou, take a piece out and have a look!”

Chef Zhou truly brought out a piece of tofu, holding it in both hands and examining it carefully with his eyes.

He buried his head again, putting it right beside his nose and sniffing hard.

"There's a scent of beans, but it's slippery and soft. What kind of ingredient is this?"

He was at a loss, raising his eyes to ask Yang Ruqing.

Yang Ruqing glanced at the dish of salt-fried soybeans on the table and said, "This thing, Uncle Zhou, you see it every day and eat it every day, it's just a different appearance!"

"What? You're saying this is made from soybeans?"

"Mmm!"

"How is that possible!"

"How is that impossible?"

How was it done?

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"This secret recipe is never to be revealed!"

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Chef Zhou remained speechless, his entire being shocked to the core.

At this moment, Yang Ruqing stood up. "This thing, even the emperor hasn't tasted it! Zhou Uncle, you're so lucky to have such a pot here. Let me borrow it!"

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“Little girl, the kitchen is next door, this way!”

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Chef Zhou personally carried the wooden barrel and led the way. Yang Ruqing had her hands behind her back and walked with light, quick steps.

Luo Fengtang carried Heihu and followed behind, the three of them came to the kitchen.

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In the kitchen, Song Caiban, and several other cooks were present.

When Zhou, the head chef, personally led Yang Ruqing and others into the kitchen, everyone was very surprised.

“Little girl, the stove is over here, this way please!” Chef Zhou smiled and gestured.

Yang Ruqing nodded, rolled up her sleeves, and took the apron from Chef Zhou, tying it around her waist.

"What kind of side dishes and condiments do you want? I'll get them ready!" asked Chef Zhou.

Yang Ruqing thought for a moment and said, "Chopped scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, soy sauce, sugar, one tablespoon of bean paste, one tablespoon of rapeseed oil, half a tablespoon of sesame oil, plus two ounces of pork floss. Water and sweet potato starch as needed."

Okay!

Chef Zhou also rolled up his sleeves and personally helped Yang Ruqing with the cooking.

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The other cooks in the kitchen, including Song Caiban, were dumbfounded to see Chef Zhou personally helping this little girl.

Everyone is puzzled. Zhou, the esteemed head chef of the restaurant, known for his pride and aloofness, is showing such extraordinary deference to this country girl.

What's this little girl's background? What's so great about her?

A myriad of doubts filled the minds of all the men, until a sizzling sound from the frying pan interrupted their pondering.

A pair of eyes were all drawn to the two white objects in Yang Ruqing's hands.

Here, Yang Ruohong leaned down and took out two blocks of tofu from the wooden tub, placing them on the chopping board. She then picked up a cleaver.

She weighed the cleaver in her hand, a satisfied smile curving her lips.

As expected of a grand restaurant, this cleaver is remarkably light yet its blade gleams with sharpness.

What a great knife! What a wonderful knife!

The kitchen knife danced gracefully in his hand, a flash of steel as he moved it up and down.

Before anyone could see when she had drawn her knife, the tofu on the cutting board suddenly trembled lightly.

Just like a gentle breeze, passing lightly over the clouds.

Just now, the tofu, which was as big as an adult's palm, was instantly cut into small, square pieces. They were neatly arranged on the chopping board.

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What a great knife skill!

Everyone sighed inwardly!

An outsider watches the excitement, while an expert watches the details.

Chef Zhou, being a seasoned professional, took one look and narrowed his eyes, a glimmer of admiration mixed with conviction flashing in them!

Luo Fengtang stood quietly behind the crowd. He was a head taller than everyone in the kitchen.

Even standing at the back of the crowd, one could clearly see Yang Ruqing's every move.

Contrary to his cold and resolute face, the boy's eyes were filled with gentleness.

His eyes sparkled with joy and pride!

Qing'er, you are truly amazing!

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Wherever you go, show off your skills! Well done!

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