Chapter 1414 - 553: Senior and Junior Brothers Compete in Culinary Skills Across Distance! This Dish Seems Ordinary—Is It Really Top-grade Tofu?

Chapter 1414: Chapter 553: Senior and Junior Brothers Compete in Culinary Skills Across Distance! This Dish Seems Ordinary—Is It Really Top-grade Tofu?

"Whoa, whoa, we’re going to make Confucius Top-grade Tofu!"

Shen Jiayue proudly posted a message in the group chat, immediately prompting Chen Yan’s inquiry:

"Confucius Top-grade Tofu? How is it made? Is it tasty?"

If it’s delicious, I’ll have the chefs at Lin Ji make it; we’ve been fretting over what to eat these days. If there’s something good, we should definitely try it.

However, the answer she got was:

"My Xu Bao said that the real Top-grade Tofu can’t be bought these days, and it’s unlikely others can make it. If you want to eat it, wait until we come back. But once it’s done, I’ll send you a picture, after all, we have a deep sisterhood. How could I forget about you?"

Chen Yan: "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Stinky Yueyue, just you wait!

She angrily put down the phone and murmured to Chen Yuanyuan, who was discussing Ziqiang Shengjian’s expansion plan with Dou Wenjing next to her:

"Your sister-in-law is getting more outrageous, can’t you do something?"

Yuanyuan laughed:

"Aren’t you two as close as gold and sisters?"

"Nonsense! I’ll properly deal with her when she’s back. Eating good food just to annoy me, it’s really absurd."

Dou Wenjing curiously asked:

"What tasty food did she mention now?"

"Top-grade Tofu, she boldly claims you can’t buy it with money anymore, only her Xu Bao can make it. Listening to it gives me goosebumps. She flaunts her love all day, completely unaware of restraint."

Dou Wenjing: "..."

Chen Yuanyuan: "..."

Aren’t you like that too?

Neither of you sisters should talk about each other, you’re both the same.

As they were chatting, Xie Baomin and his wife came up the stairs, followed by Xie Yufei, Xie Yuhang, and Geng Lele, who was inquiring about the study situation of the two brothers.

"Chef Xie? Teacher Su? Why are you here?"

Chen Yan stood up to greet them, then carried the teapot to pour a cup of hot tea for each of them.

Xie Baomin said:

"The kids wanted to visit Tsinghua, but it was crowded. We were about to go back when we ran into Lele, so we decided to come here for lunch... Yuanyuan wasn’t she supposed to spend New Year at home? Why so early?"

Dou Wenjing, nearby, commented:

"Yuanyuan was appointed by our boss as general manager of Ziqiang Shengjian and came early to start work, organizing the first half of the year’s work plan."

Su Peipei asked:

"Won’t you be working at the No. 4 Middle School shop after New Year?"

"Yes, after New Year I’ll be working at Huixuan Building. Then I can have lunch at the shop with Sister Yan, General Manager Dou, and Panpan."

Remembering the winter working at No. 4 Middle School, Chen Yuanyuan was filled with emotion.

For those months in No. 4 Middle School, she never had lunch on time.

Because the lunch hour was busy, even if there was food she couldn’t find time to eat, only after the peak could she grab a couple Shengjian buns or have some rice noodles delivered from next door.

The No. 4 Middle School shop was able to surpass the main store on Yingchun Street, and even leave other stores behind, closely tied to Yuanyuan’s contributions.

Su Peipei lamented:

"Then it’ll be hard to find you for a chat."

"You’re always welcome to visit the company at Huixuan Building, Teacher Su."

After saying this, Chen Yuanyuan brought Lin Xu’s cakes for everyone to taste.

Geng Lele picked up a piece to try, and instantly liked this fragrant and sweet little treat. She snapped a picture and sent it to Yan Lin:

"Godmother, come to Beijing quickly. My Brother Xu made a new snack, it’s fragrant and sweet, so delicious."

Yan Lin replied:

"Alright, we’ll be in Beijing soon. It’s unsettling being around so many older folks."

Ha! So even a godmother, a billionaire boss, can’t stand the elders’ chatter?

The reason Geng Lele went to Tsinghua today was to avoid chatting aimlessly with family elders. Coming to Lin Ji’s Food for lunch was her idea so she wouldn’t have to return home and eat with relatives.

She quickly finished the cake in her hand and asked Chen Yan:

"When is Sister Yue coming? I prepared a small red envelope for Dundun."

Chen Yan replied irritably:

"Don’t mention her, she only knows how to infuriate me. She just messaged about wanting Top-grade Tofu, saying you can’t buy it even with money..."

While she said this, she noticed Xie Baomin sitting next to her, drinking tea, and tentatively asked:

"Chef Xie, can you make Top-grade Tofu?"

Humph, claiming only your Xu Bao can make it, I’m not buying it. If Chef Xie can’t make it, I’ll drive to find Master Gao.

I don’t believe I can’t eat Top-grade Tofu!

Xie Baomin put down his teacup and said:

"Yes, it’s a simulated vegetarian dish, making meat look like vegetarian. Previously, I’ve seen weird versions on the internet, and I’ve been considering making a proper Top-grade Tofu myself... My apprentice is making this dish at home?"

Chen Yan, upon hearing this, immediately tried to stir things up:

"Yes, she said only he can make it, that no one else can... Why not show us what you can do? We don’t care about eating, we just want to see."

Xie Baomin laughed and said:

"Many chefs know how to make this dish, but you wouldn’t be able to buy it because chefs who can make it aren’t short on money. Those qualified to eat it don’t need to spend money."

Seeing everyone’s interest piqued, Su Peipei urged:

"Enough with the talk, go to the kitchen and make it for us to see, what do you mean making meat look like vegetarian? I haven’t had it before."

Xie Yufei and his brother both said one after another:

"Mom, the Chicken Bean Curd we had yesterday is a simulated vegetarian dish."