Chapter 263 [Surprise surprise]
Man Xiangrui said: "To make boiling fish, it is very important to choose the wild snail green in Taihu Lake. This snail green is specially eaten in big field snails, so it tastes delicious and elegant. Dried red peppers should be selected from bullets grown in Yubei, and they should be made of fresh flavors before and after the beginning of autumn. The peppers in this season have long body, thick meat, fresh color, few seeds, good spicy taste and sweetness, and good quality. They will not turn black and burn when boiled in high-temperature red oil. The peppers that are matched with are more particular. Only peppers produced in southern Qiannan can produce that special snail flavor. The peel of this kind of pepper has a special aroma and a strong and lasting snail flavor.
The taste of fish is marinated in advance, not prepared during cooking.”
Man Xiangrui spoke with relish, and Su Le listened with concentration.
Chen Xi was too lazy to join the conversation between them and focused on the food in front of her. According to her, although Man Xianggui's character is not good, his cooking skills are really first-class.
Su Le really admired Man Xiangrui. He knew that he was knowledgeable and talented when he tasted Wushao Fish Soup in Qiantang last time, but he didn't expect that he could tell the story and origins of any dish. Su Le said: "Dr. Man is really amazing. I believe you must be a cooking expert."
Man Xiangrui laughed and said, "I am a greedy person and have some understanding of traditional food culture, but I know almost nothing about actual operations. They are just talking about it on paper. Don't laugh at me."
Su Le said: "Dr. Man, I have something I want to ask for your help."
Man Xiangrui said: "We don't need to say pleading for words. Don't call me Dr. Man. Just call me my name. If you think of me, just call me Big Brother. At worst, call me Lao Man. As long as it is your business, I will definitely do my best."
Su Ledao: "In fact, it's not a big deal. It's just that our group plans to host a cooking competition recently."
Hearing this, Chen Xi raised his head and looked at Su Le in surprise. This was the first time she had heard of this.
Man Xiangrui said: "This idea is very good. The last time I went to Qiantang, the Chinese-French chef exchange event died due to an accident. Although there are many cooking competitions today, there is a lack of a representative competition. If you can hold a sensational cooking competition and be recognized by the industry, you can continue this competition in the future, and even establish industry standards through such competitions."
Su Le just had some ideas, but he hadn't thought about how to do it. When Man Xiangrui said it, he suddenly felt enlightened and said happily: "That's what I think, Brother Man, how about you planning this matter for me? If you have any conditions, just ask."
Chen Xi sighed in his heart, the prodigal face was revealed again. Who doesn’t know that your Su family is rich? If someone speaks loudly, I see how you should deal with it.
Fortunately, Man Xiangrui did not put forward any conditions at all. He smiled and said, "Su Le, since you spoke, I will naturally help you unconditionally. However, my personal ability is limited after all. If I don't have the ability to help you do this, you can't scold me."
Su Le smiled and said, "I believe in you. You are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. This is not a piece of cake for you."
The two of them were talking about it and had two more drinks together.
Chen Xi couldn't help but pour cold water on the side and said, "It's easy to say, but I don't know where to start."
Man Xiangrui said: "By the way, Brother Su, do you have any ideas? Let's give me a reference."
Su Le said: "My initial idea is to either not do it, and to do it, you must do it best and have the greatest influence. To make it a grand event in the cooking world, you must attract top cooking experts from home and abroad to gather in Shenhai. It is best to invite several recognized seniors in the cooking world, such as Nantian greedy and Northland eating, Dongdashi and West twig without salt."
Chen Xi didn't know anything about the cooking world. He listened to the two of them talking like they were listening to heaven. He thought to himself that was a martial arts novel you were talking about?
Man Xiangrui knew the story of the cooking world very well. When Su Le talked about this, he shook his head and said, "Brother, all the seniors you mentioned are great masters. Not to mention that all five are invited, as long as we can invite one of them, it will be enough to make a sensation in Shen Jiang. It can be said that this cooking competition is equivalent to half of the success."
Chen Xi said: "It's so awesome, it seems that they are all stars. No matter how powerful they are, can they be more appealing than Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau?"
Man Xiangrui said: "What you are talking about is just movie stars, their influence is limited to the film industry. The five seniors Su Le just mentioned can be said to be equivalent to Spielberg and James Cameron in the film industry. Their influence is global."
Su Le followed and said, "That's true!"
Chen Xi said: "Then just spend money, Su Le, aren't you rich? As long as you are willing to spend money, there is no big shot that you can't invite."
Su Le said: "I'll spend money, please invite Marilyn Monroe to have afternoon tea with me!"
"You..." Chen Xi was speechless by Su Le, and was so angry that he raised his foot and kicked Su Le, and Su Le stretched out his legs to block it.
Man Xiangrui laughed because of the bickering between them. He smiled and said, "Actually, there are many things in this world that are not possible! They can be solved, but I should be able to invite at least one for you."
Su Le said in surprise: "Really?"
Chen Xi sneered and said in his heart, bragging!
Man Xiangrui nodded and he whispered: "Brother, do you really don't know my origin?"
Su Le shook his head. He knew nothing about Man Xiangrui's origin. After he asked, he suddenly remembered that among the five grand masters he had just mentioned, one of the Beidishi, who also had the surname Man, Master Man Zaiyuan, Man Xiangrui was Man, was between them... Su Le suddenly realized: "You and Mr. Man Zaiyuan..."
Man Xiangrui smiled and said, "He is his father!"
Su Le widened his eyes, Damn, this is really a place to search for something, and it takes no time to get it. Unexpectedly, Man Xiangrui was actually the son of Beidi. No wonder he said confidently that he could invite at least one grandmaster to support him. When his son spoke, of course I would give this face.
Man Xiangrui said: "To be honest, when you mentioned this just now, I thought you already knew my origin."
Su Le touched the back of his head and said, "I really don't know, haha, I really don't know! It's me that I have no eyes, it's me that I have no eyes!"
Chen Xi looked at Su Le from the side and agreed in his heart that you are indeed blind.
The more Man Xiangrui and Su Le talked, the more they became more and more acquainted. They both pushed and sang. In a short while, two bottles of Wuliangye had already been eaten. Chen Xi saw Su Le's eyes drifting, and reminded him: "If you can't drink, don't show off."
Su Le said: "Don't worry about me, I'm happy to drink with Brother Man today.
Chen Xi said: "I'm too lazy to care about you, forget it if you drink it to death!"
At this time, Man Xianggui knocked on the door and walked in, and sent another bottle of Wuliangye. Now he could no longer find the slightest arrogance on his face. All the rest were humility and humility. He finally understood that he was the real master here. As long as Su Le was angry, the agreement he had signed was not counted. Man Xianggui worked hard for so long to achieve today's achievements. For him, all this was hard-won. The harder it was to cherish the things that were harder to come by. After Man Xianggui calmed down, he was very afraid. He cooked himself to cook. As Su Le and his cousin had almost had a conversation, he came in to toast.
Man Xiangrui also blushed with his face, but his mind was still clear. He patted Su Le on the shoulder and said, "My cousin is here."
Su Le nodded to Man Xianggui and smiled and said, "Sit down!"
Man Xianggui originally wanted to sit in the empty seat next to Chen Xi, but when Chen Xi was angrily looking at him, he quickly moved his butt to the next seat, farther away from Chen Xi, then picked up the wine in the glass and said, "Mr. Su, Miss Chen, I was so sorry just now, I...... I was so busy that I neglected you, I'm sorry..."
Su Le waved his hand with some alcohol and said, "Forget it, Brother Man and I are as close as brothers. You are his cousin, and we are also relatives."
Man Xianggui felt relieved and took the lead in drinking the glass of wine. He called it a respect for Su Le's identity, and secondly, because of Su Le's tolerance, he must show a certain sincerity. Those who work hard in the bar must understand this politeness.
Chen Xi said: "He is a man who drinks too much and then opens a cannon all over his mouth. Don't take it seriously."
When Man Xianggui heard her say this, he was stunned again.
Su Le glared at Chen Xi: "Do you know me very well?"
Chen Xi said: "I didn't see that I was busy, so I didn't have time to do such boring things."
Man Xianggui said, "Come on, let's have a drink for the three of us."
Chen Xi continued his words and said, "Brothers are clear about the score. By the way, Manager Man, although I won't ask you for this store, I have to hurry up the money I should pay." She brought up this matter at this time, but Chen Xi obviously deliberately did it. She was still angry with Man Xianggui's slow treatment of them just now.
Man Xianggui looked embarrassed and nodded repeatedly: "I must, I will pay the final payment this week."
Su Le said: "What money is not worth it? It's too indifferent to say this..."
Chen Xi reached out and twisted Su Le's thighs hard, which made Su Le scream in pain. Chen Xi was worried that he would talk nonsense after drinking, and if he patted his chest and gave the store to others for nothing, it would be troublesome.
Su Le was a little drunk, but she wasn't so generous to Man Xianggui. Chen Xi twisted this. He forgot everything he wanted to say, picked up the wine glass and said to Man Xianggui, "Don't worry about money, just send it to him before the New Year."
Chapter completed!