The atmosphere in the kitchen was very heavy. The small kitchen space was divided by two fat chefs on the left and right. The one on the left was surnamed Ma, and the one on the right was surnamed Niu. At this moment, the two of them were glaring at each other. It was very likely that they were ready to fight if there was a disagreement. The so-called bull's head and horse's mouth were probably referring to these two.
Chef Ma chopped the kitchen knife in his hand onto the chopping board with force. The sharp edge of the kitchen knife instantly sank into the chopping board. Chef Ma's left hand patted the stove and his right hand pointed at Chef Niu.
"Old Bull, you really dare to say that! Who doesn't know that my Southern cuisine is better than your Northern cuisine? How dare you gossip to outsiders?”
Chef Niu had a bad temper. He rolled up his sleeves to reveal his strong arms and smashed them hard on the dough that was being kneaded. A deep fist mark was left on the dough.
"Boss Ma, you are really shameless. Go out and ask now. Everyone in this village knows that my craftsmanship is better than yours!”
As Chef Niu spoke, he even patted his tanned face with his palm covered in white flour. His face covered in white flour was filled with a mocking expression towards Chef Ma.
"Boss Ma, don't you have any shame?”
Chef Niu's actions completely infuriated Chef Ma.
"That's good! Since that's the case, let's compete! Let's see whose cooking is better!" Chef Niu said.
"Let's compete. I'm not afraid of you when it comes to cooking.”
The two pillars of the restaurant started quarreling in the kitchen. This was not a scene that the owner of the restaurant wanted to see. Under the watchful eyes of the waiter, the owner of the restaurant almost ran to the kitchen. The smell of gunpowder in the kitchen was very strong. The owner of the restaurant immediately cried.
"Aiyo, Chef Ma, Chef Niu, what's going on with the two of you? Weren't you two fine before?”The boss smiled apologetically.
"Ask him!"
"Ask him!"
The two of them said at the same time. This made the boss very worried. He knew these two people. They were both stubborn and refused to admit defeat. They would not help either side, so the boss could only make things difficult.
"Two great chefs! I know your culinary skills. They're both top-notch. Everyone in the surrounding ten miles and eight villages knows your culinary skills. Look, even our signboard is the North and South Restaurant, right? This was a sufficient recognition of the two of their strength!”The boss tried to persuade the two of them.
Chef Ma was amused when he heard that. He looked at Chef Niu provocatively.
"Old Bull, did you hear that? Our restaurant is called the North and South Restaurant. The south is in front of the north, which means that my cooking skills are better than yours.”
The restaurant owner was stunned when he heard that. He knew that something bad was going to happen, and he deflated like a frosted eggplant.
Chef Niu was a straightforward person. He was originally prepared to let the matter rest under the boss's persuasion, but he was provoked by Chef Ma. That's right! Why should the south be in front and the north behind? He looked at the restaurant owner.
"Boss, do you think we should change our signboard and call it Beinan Restaurant?”
Before the restaurant owner could reply, Chef Ma took the lead.
"Boss, the signboard is so good now. There's no need to change it.”
The restaurant owner felt extremely uncomfortable being sandwiched between the two of them. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. As a dignified boss, he was actually ordered around by two chefs who worked for him. For a moment, the boss's temper rose. He jumped up and shouted.
"Enough! Aren't you two willing to compete? Then let's compete! In any case, the two of you are equally skilled in cooking.”
Chef Ma and Chef Niu felt a little awkward when they heard the boss's words. No one knew each other's cooking skills better than them. Their cooking skills were exactly the same. It was precisely because of this that they were not convinced of each other. If they really wanted to compete, they would at most have a draw. What was the point of a competition when the result was already known? However, the two of them were now in a dilemma. Neither of them could bring themselves to say no.
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At this awkward moment, the senior apprentice and Shao 'an returned from killing the fish. The moment they stepped into the kitchen, they felt that the atmosphere was not right. However, it was impossible for them to leave because everyone in the kitchen was staring at them.
Chef Ma's brain was more active. In an instant, he thought of a countermeasure.
"Old Bull, I think that to show off our skills, we don't have to compete in person. Let's send out our disciples to fight and we'll know who's better.”
"En, that's not bad, I agree.”
Chef Ma's angry expression immediately turned into a warm smile. He waved at the senior apprentice who was holding a live fish.
"Little Chen, come, come! Come to me."
The senior apprentice, Xiao Chen, walked to Chef Ma's side in a daze. He looked at Chef Ma's smiling face and was at a loss for what to do.
"Chef Ma, is there something you need?"
"Xiao Chen! You've been at the North South Hotel for almost three years, right? Tell me, how does Old Ma treat you?”
Little Chen, who didn't know the situation, could only nod and praise Chef Ma.
"Chef Ma treats me very well. It is all thanks to Chef Ma's care all these years…"
Chef Ma was very pleased with Xiao Chen's compliment. He smiled and patted Xiao Chen's shoulder.
"Good! Xiao Chen! From today onwards, you will be my first disciple. Are you willing?”
Didn't Xiao Chen stay in this hotel for three years just for this moment? Happiness came too suddenly.
"Of course I'm willing! Master!"
Chef Ma was in a good mood after taking in the most experienced Xiao Chen. He seemed to have foreseen the scene of the disciple selected by Chef Niu losing dejectedly. Thinking of this, he wanted to laugh out loud.
"Endure it, endure it, be gentlemanly!”Chef Ma kept chanting.
Chef Niu was stunned. He didn't expect Chef Ma to be so sneaky as to choose the most experienced apprentice. Now, he was at a disadvantage. Chef Niu's temper was also very angry. He thought, Didn't you choose the most experienced apprentice? Then I'll choose a newcomer. When I win your disciple, I'll see what else you have to say.
Chef Niu's eyes widened as he scanned the kitchen. In the end, his gaze stopped on Shao 'an, who was at the door.
"Brat, it's you!" Chef Niu immediately made the decision.
Shao 'an was in a mess. When he saw Chef Niu's short and thick finger pointing at him, an ominous premonition instantly enveloped him.
"Me? Big Niu, are you referring to me?" Shao 'an said weakly.
"Yes! It was you! Come with me, I want to teach you the essence of our Northern Sect's culinary skills. After you finish your apprenticeship, you will definitely become a famous chef of a generation.”Chef Niu said a lot of words as if he was serious.
"Oh, alright!" Shao 'an walked towards Chef Niu with a face full of reluctance.
Chef Niu touched his face with his big palm covered in white flour, then pinched his shoulder, looking at the fresh ingredients.
"Not bad, not bad. It's a good ingredient for learning how to cook.”
Shao 'an stood on the spot like a puppet, being manipulated by Chef Niu at will. When he heard that he was a good material for learning how to cook, he almost cried. No matter how good the material was, it couldn't stand being kneaded like this! His body was about to fall apart!
However, his future master had finally said something reliable.
"Nonsense, I'm Shao 'an!" Shao 'an shouted in his heart.
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