Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 455: Chapter 354: Vying to be Jiang Liu’s Master

Countless people in this world wanted to become his disciple.

But he hadn’t taken a single one, because their talent was too poor. It would have been pointless.

"Take Boss Jiang as a disciple?"

Yu Guoguang frowned. He had his eye on Jiang Liu first.

Although the man’s two signature Sichuan dishes had surprised him, he didn’t think Jiang Liu knew more about Sichuan cuisine than he did.

After all, he had spent a lifetime researching and experimenting, and had already reached the pinnacle of the field.

"Mmm..." Lei Mingyue nodded. "I come from a family of Lu cuisine chefs. From a young age, I followed my father, diligently studying every single Lu dish."

"To this day, including the Lu dishes I’ve created myself, I have mastered three hundred and forty-three Lu dishes!"

Lei Mingyue’s face was full of pride.

"I dare say there is no one in this world who understands Lu cuisine better than I do! Do you think I’m not qualified to be Jiang Liu’s master?"

He asked with a smile.

"Logically speaking, you are!" Yu Guoguang said after a moment of thought.

As the "Sect Leader" of Lu cuisine, Old Lei was indeed qualified to take Jiang Liu as a disciple.

Although Boss Jiang might outshine Lei Mingyue in other areas, when it came to Lu cuisine, Yu Guoguang didn’t believe Jiang Liu was better than Old Lei.

Yu Guoguang’s eyes flickered. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "However, Brother Lei, I’ve also discovered that Boss Jiang is very talented in Sichuan cuisine. Actually, I’ve always wanted to pass on the art of Sichuan cuisine to Master Jiang..."

He was getting old. Now that he had encountered such an outstanding junior in Sichuan cuisine, he naturally had some ideas.

"Oh? You have ideas, too?"

Lei Mingyue was instantly displeased.

Jiang Liu clearly had an unprecedented and unrepeatable talent for Lu cuisine. He could even carry on his legacy and bring Lu cuisine to greater heights. If Jiang Liu became a world-famous chef in the future...

...he, as his lucky master, might even be able to bask in some of the reflected glory.

"Yes, I have some ideas. I’ve had two of Master Jiang’s Sichuan dishes, and their flavors were even more authentic than my own."

"More authentic than yours?"

Lei Mingyue was shocked.

’This Boss Jiang’s talent is actually this high... What a pity, a pity he has no famous master to guide him.’

This strengthened his resolve to take Jiang Liu as his final, closed-door disciple.

’Such a fine piece of uncut jade! I can’t let that fellow Yu Guoguang get him for cheap!’

’What crappy Sichuan cuisine? It just makes your ass burn. It’s nothing like my all-encompassing Lu cuisine!’

"That’s right."

Yu Guoguang still felt a lingering sense of awe as he recalled it.

"You know how it is. We old craftsmen all want to pass on our life’s work. Sigh, you don’t understand—Boss Jiang has a truly unique talent for Sichuan cuisine!"

"Mmm..."

"Do you see this chili oil in front of you?"

"Mmm..."

"This chili oil uses dozens of spices! Its aftertaste is even more perfect than the chili oil I make!"

"Mmm..."

"So, Brother Lei, I have an idea, but I’m not sure if I should say it."

"Say it."

Lei Mingyue stroked his beard, his mind already drifting to Jiang Liu.

"Here it is: you can still take Master Jiang as your closed-door disciple, but you have to let him become my nominal disciple!"

Yu Guoguang said seriously.

He had decided. He would teach all the secret arts of Sichuan cuisine to Jiang Liu.

He would let Jiang Liu carry the glory of his Sichuan cuisine forward!

Lei Mingyue grew even more dissatisfied.

On the surface, he smiled and said, "Fine. Since Yu the Younger Brother has taken a step back, I have nothing more to say."

"Good! It’s a deal!"

Yu Guoguang was overjoyed. His gaze toward Jiang Liu became fatherly.

He believed Jiang Liu could take the Sichuan recipes in his hands and bring them to greater glory.

The two of them quickly finished their meal.

"Brother Jiang, you busy? Any beef left?"

"Just sold out. Only buns and juice left," Jiang Liu said with a smile, looking at Cai Longfei.

"Alright then, I’ll have the buns!"

"Oh, right, I still have some yak bone soup left. It’s got lots of potatoes and mushrooms in it. If you don’t mind, I can get you a bowl?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Thanks, Brother Jiang!" Cai Longfei was pleasantly surprised.

He turned and bumped right into Lei Mingyue, whose tall frame knocked him silly.

"I’m sorry, my apologies!" Cai Longfei apologized awkwardly.

"Hmph, it’s nothing."

Lei Mingyue had the ethereal air of an immortal, like a good-natured deity who never lost his temper.

He walked to the counter and paid his bill.

A pair of old yet bright eyes sized up Jiang Liu.

He nodded involuntarily. ’Steady, down-to-earth. He’s good material.’

"Hello, can I help you?"

Jiang Liu noticed that the old man in front of him wasn’t leaving after paying. He just kept staring, which gave him the creeps.

’There’s something off about the way he’s looking at me!’

Lei Mingyue got straight to the point. "I wonder, Boss Jiang, if you have any interest in learning authentic Lu cuisine? I can take you as my closed-door disciple."

Before Jiang Liu could speak, he added with a chuckle:

"I forgot, let me introduce myself first. My name is Lei Mingyue, and I am the foremost master of Lu cuisine in Huaxia today!"

Having said this, Lei Mingyue puffed out his chest, raised his head, and stroked his beard with a faint smile.

Jiang Liu was inwardly speechless. "Sir, I have no interest in learning Lu cuisine."

He gave a perfunctory reply and continued to lower his head, packing up an order for a customer.

Lei Mingyue wasn’t the least bit angry.

’A fine steed is always hard to tame.’

’Once he slowly comes to understand the weight of my status, he’ll naturally agree.’

"Are you sure you won’t reconsider? I am the number one master of Lu cuisine. If you become my disciple, you’ll take a single step into high society."

Jiang Liu pretended not to hear.

Lei Mingyue frowned. The young man was too defiant. He started to feel a little anxious.

"How about this: as long as you become my closed-door disciple, I’ll teach you one of the most authentic Lu dishes every single day. Any one of my Lu cuisine recipes could sell for over a hundred million!"

Jiang Liu still pretended not to hear.

Standing to the side, Yu Guoguang sneered inwardly.

’And you think you can take Boss Jiang as a disciple?’

’Don’t you understand the principle of boiling a frog in warm water?’

Lei Mingyue’s brow was furrowed, but then it relaxed.

’That’s true.’

’He probably thinks I’m some lunatic.’

’He doesn’t believe me at all.’

’If that’s the case, then this is much easier. I just need to come a few more times and get to know him slowly. He’ll naturally realize what kind of standing I have.’

"Jiang Liu, your talent for Lu cuisine is quite good. I still hope you’ll consider my offer seriously, haha."

Leaving these words behind, Lei Mingyue breezed out the door with Yu Guoguang.

Yu Guoguang asked, "Brother Lei, are you confident?"

"Yes!"

Lei Mingyue nodded seriously, resisting the urge to open Douyin. "Jiang Liu is a fine steed, but all fine steeds share one characteristic: they are wild and untamable!"

"Is that so..." Yu Guoguang felt that something was off.

"Don’t worry. Once he understands my level in Lu cuisine, he’ll naturally come to me, seeking to become my disciple. I don’t believe he won’t be tempted by my secret Lu cuisine techniques!"

"Yes, yes, yes, Brother Lei is right..."

*

"Dad? When will you be sold out?"

"Soon."

"Okay!"

Jiang Tongtong ducked into a corner and rubbed her sore little legs.

She felt more and more that her dad worked so hard to earn money.

She had only been busy for a little while and her legs already ached, but her dad had to be busy all day.

Jiang Tongtong’s heart ached for him, and her eyes turned red.

Watching Jiang Liu’s figure, Tongtong’s heart ached as she wiped her eyes.

’When Dad has earned enough money, I’ll definitely take him on a trip around the whole world!’

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