Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 695 - 356: The Sensationist Master’s Online Lecture (Part 3)

Hey, wait a minute, why did Su Qian just hand me tea?

Qin Huai took a closer look and found that the apprentices from Zhiwei Restaurant were all pretending to work hard but were actually fishing for information. Saying they’re fishing for information isn’t accurate; they’re pretending to be busy, trying to eavesdrop, acting very occupied but actually doing nothing, definitely listening to a lot.

Even Guli was eavesdropping from a culinary station not far away.

Li Hua and Pei Xing, needless to say, had almost squeezed next to Tan Wei’an, openly listening.

Qin Huai: ...?

Did he speak so vividly, holding everyone’s attention, engaging them?

Is his speech really this effective now?

Seeing Qin Huai glance at everyone, they awkwardly dispersed, and even Su Qian just silently refilled a cup of tea and walked away holding the pot.

Everyone understood Qin Huai’s temper and personality. Since Qin Huai was willing to talk about this publicly, and his voice grew louder as he spoke, it meant he didn’t mind everyone listening. However, while Qin Huai didn’t mind, he also didn’t actively invite everyone to listen together, so eavesdropping discreetly was wise.

In reality, Qin Huai didn’t mind; he directly faced Zang Liang, "Do you roughly understand the feeling I’m talking about?"

Zang Liang pondered, "I somewhat understand."

"It’s like a flash of insight in martial arts novels, requiring lots of practice accumulated to a certain extent, then breaking through bottlenecks by chance, unlocking the governor and conception vessels in one moment of insight."

"So, when my mentor said I hadn’t found the feeling, it wasn’t that my skills were lacking, but rather my accumulation was sufficient, but I hadn’t reached an insight."

"I’ve been tirelessly practicing seasoning, trapped in a dead end of seasoning, the more I practice, the more anxious I become, the more anxious, the harder it is to find the feeling."

"Like how I’ve been pondering over the Crab Yellow Sauce’s sensation: the harder I think about it, the more elusive it becomes. Recently, I’ve shifted my focus to thickening sauces, and stopped wondering what kind of Crab Yellow Sauce the Double Crab Bun needs, allowing me to somewhat understand what feeling I should be seeking for the Crab Yellow Sauce." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"I get it now. No wonder you told me that practicing seasoning involves Knife Skills and Fire Control. When stuck in dead ends, it’s hard to find solutions. Knife Skills, Fire Control, and seasoning are basic skills in meat cooking, all complementing each other, as all roads lead to Rome."

"Failing on the path of seasoning doesn’t mean Knife Skills and Fire Control won’t succeed. If one road is blocked, I can take a detour using the other two roads. As long as I practice Knife Skills and Fire Control enough and well, my seasoning can reach a moment of insight to find the feeling!"

Qin Huai: ...How did you understand? I don’t.

Without waiting for Qin Huai to speak, Zang Liang continued, "I’ve got it again."

"One shouldn’t be stuck in dead ends. I’ve been fixated on how to improve seasoning, full of seasoning thoughts, and the more I think about it, the further away I get. I can practice not only Knife Skills and Fire Control, but also thickening. Thickening is also a technique; changing things up for practice, changing mindset and attitude."

"Different mindset leads to different status. If the status is right, one can naturally find the feeling you’re talking about. I understand the feeling you’re referring to! Thank you, Qin Huai!"

"This feeling is truly hard to grasp; your explanation was really clear. Tan Wei’an even said you were tongue-tied, but you’re not at all."

Tan Wei’an: ???

I’m not your guy, bro.

"Right, this is the feeling, I finally know what the feeling is. Qin Huai, when do we start practicing thickening?"

"Don’t worry, you’ve helped me so much. This time, I’ll definitely stay at Yunzhong Restaurant until you’ve successfully made the Double Crab Bun! What do you want for lunch? If I can cook it, I’ll make it. From now on, let me know what you want to eat a day in advance, and I’ll prepare it for you early every day."

"Wow, this feeling is truly wonderful. Turns out this is the feeling you were talking about. Tonight, I must call my mentor and tell him this great news!"

Qin Huai: ...

What did he say? How did Zang Liang suddenly understand?

Forget it, it doesn’t matter. Qin Huai knows, starting today, their sensation squad has gained a formidable member.

Qin Huai smiled and said, "Let’s then."

"Start practicing Crab Yellow Sauce thickening now?"

"Okay!"