The audience kept cheering: "That's great!" Their enthusiasm was like a burning flame, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire scene.

The audience waved their hands excitedly, their faces filled with excitement and delight.

Some people were so excited that they even stood up from their seats and raised their fists high.

In the crowd, a young man had a red face, his eyes were wide open, and he cheered at the top of his voice, as if he wanted to release all the praise in his heart.

An old man next to him was delighted, nodding his head and muttering, "Great, great, this is a rare and wonderful thing!"

There were also a few children who cheered along with the adults, their clear eyes filled with curiosity and yearning for food and cooking.

"This dish is not only beautiful, but also tastes amazing, with rich layers of flavor. It is a real treat for the tongue."

A lady gently picked up a piece of food and put it into her mouth. She first closed her eyes slightly and chewed it carefully, as if she was carefully feeling every taste.

After a moment, her eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile of surprise blossomed on her face. She praised it profusely, "Each layer of flavor of this dish blends with each other, yet each layer is distinct. First, a slight sweetness spreads on the tip of the tongue, followed by a rich and fresh fragrance, and finally a mellow aftertaste lingers in the mouth for a long time. With every bite, you can feel different flavors dancing on the tip of the tongue. It is simply an enjoyment on the tip of the tongue."

The gentleman next to her also nodded. He first looked at the lady's expression intently, then picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. After savoring it carefully, he echoed, "Yes, each dish is like a carefully crafted work of art. The color combination is pleasing to the eye, making people reluctant to eat it just by looking at it. The knife skills and the plating all show the chefs' superb skills and unique ingenuity."

The owners and chefs of various restaurants were also watching from the audience. The owner of Man Jiang Hong Restaurant looked at the stage with a gloomy face, as if water could drip out of it. He clenched his teeth, his heart full of regret and self-blame.

He thought to himself, "This is real cooking. We copied others before and really went astray. We can't go on like this. We have to re-plan the development direction of the restaurant, train our own team of chefs, develop our own special dishes, and win the recognition of customers with our strength."

The manager of Yuelai Restaurant frowned, his eyes revealing deep thought, and he murmured thoughtfully: "It seems that just copying is not enough, we still have to innovate on our own. We have to organize the chefs to discuss new dishes, strengthen training, and improve cooking skills. We can't just imitate blindly, we have to create the unique flavor of our Yuelai Restaurant."

The chefs at Xiang Man Ge Restaurant looked at each other, shook their heads helplessly and sighed: "Compared with them, we are so far behind. Whether it's knife skills or seasoning, we need to improve. We have to practice harder and try more new cooking methods and techniques. We can't let ourselves fall behind like this anymore."

Then, chef representatives from various restaurants took the stage to share their cooking experiences.

The lighting on the stage was soft and warm, focusing on each chef representative who was speaking. The background music was soothing and melodious, creating a warm and focused atmosphere for the entire sharing session.

The chef representative from the Four Seasons Hotel walked onto the stage with a smile on his face and a calm and confident look in his eyes.

He said: "Cooking is like being a person, you need patience and sincerity. Take our signature dish 'braised lion's head' for example. This dish may seem simple, but it actually requires great patience. From selecting meat, chopping stuffing, to mixing and stewing, you can't be impatient at every step.

Especially the stewing process, which requires slow cooking over low heat for several hours to allow the meatballs to fully absorb the flavor of the soup. During this long wait, there can be no negligence. Only by paying close attention to the heat and adjusting it in time can the final delicious taste that melts in your mouth and is fresh and mellow can be achieved.

Every ingredient is alive, and we must treat them with care to present the most delicious dishes. "

After he finished his speech, the audience burst into warm applause. The host walked onto the stage and concluded with a smile: "Thank you to the chef representative from Four Seasons Hotel for sharing his experience. He made us understand the importance of patience in cooking. As he said, only by treating every ingredient with care can we achieve delicious food."

The chef representative of Ruyi Hotel went on to say: “Innovation is the soul of culinary progress, but innovation must also be based on tradition and must not lose its roots.

For example, we innovated the traditional "sweet and sour spareribs". While retaining the traditional sweet and sour taste, we tried a new cooking method. We lightly fried the spareribs to make the skin more crispy.
Then they prepared a unique sweet and sour sauce and added a little fruit flavor, which gave this classic dish a new charm and was loved by more customers. We want to innovate in inheritance and inherit in innovation. "

There was another round of warm applause from the audience. The host said, "Thank you to the chef representative from Ruyi Hotel for bringing us innovative ideas. Indeed, only by combining tradition with innovation can the cuisine continue to develop."

A chef representative from Xiangrui Hotel also shared: "Teamwork is crucial. Every link in the kitchen is closely connected. Only when everyone works together can we make dishes that satisfy customers.

Once, when we were preparing dishes for an important banquet, we suddenly discovered that there was a quality problem with a key ingredient we had ordered.

The situation was very urgent at the time, but everyone did not panic. The purchasing staff quickly went out to re-purchase, the side dish chef quickly adjusted the side dish plan, and the chefs also adjusted the cooking methods according to the new ingredients. Finally, with everyone's joint efforts, the perfect dishes were presented to the customers on time. "

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience. The host came on stage and said, "Thank you for the sharing of the chef representative from Xiangrui Hotel. It has shown us the power of teamwork. It is this concerted effort that can ensure the quality of the dishes."

The audience and chefs in the audience listened attentively and nodded in agreement from time to time.

Some viewers would whisper to the people around them about similar problems they encountered when cooking, "I always have trouble getting the heat right when making braised lion's head at home. It seems I'm not patient enough."

Some chefs were thoughtfully recording the key points in their notebooks, their eyes focused and determined. The whole scene was filled with love for cooking and pursuit of delicious food.

This conference not only demonstrated their strength, but also promoted the development of the entire industry.

Let more catering practitioners understand that only by continuous innovation and careful research can they remain invincible in the fierce competition.

At night, the city lights are bright.

The neon lights are like a dazzling galaxy, with red, green and blue lights interweaving together to outline all kinds of wonderful patterns.

The streets are crowded with people, some wearing fashionable clothes, walking briskly, with happy smiles on their faces;
Some were dressed in traditional Chinese clothes, walking steadily with a calm look in their eyes.

Vehicles flowed continuously, luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as ordinary family cars formed a long flowing river of steel.

The air is filled with the aroma from the snack stalls, and the breeze brings a hint of coolness to the night.

Li Yong stood at the door of Tianfu Food House, looking at the bustling streets, his heart filled with emotion.

He recalled the ignorance and immaturity when he first entered the kitchen, the days when customers complained about his poor skills, and the times when he practiced alone late at night. They are all vivid in his mind.

"It has not been easy along the way. I have experienced countless failures and doubts, but it is all worth it. In the future, I will continue to introduce more unique new dishes to make Tianfu Food Court a must-visit place for food lovers."

At this time, the boss of Tianfu Food House came over, patted Li Yong on the shoulder and said, "Li Yong, you've done an excellent job. Our business is getting better and better, all thanks to you."

Li Yong quickly said: "Boss, you have always trusted me and given me opportunities. I will work harder." Wang Qiang was standing in front of the window of Cuihua Building, looking at the night view outside the window, with a gratified smile on his face.

He thought about the bottlenecks he had encountered when innovating dishes and those attempts that were abandoned due to poor taste, and felt deeply moved.

"There are more challenges waiting for us in the future. I will strengthen the team's training, improve the overall culinary skills, and make Cuihualou's dishes more diverse and refined."

The boss of Cuihualou smiled and said to Wang Qiang: "Wang Qiang, we all see your efforts. Keep up the good work. I believe Cuihualou will reach a higher level under your leadership."

Wang Qiang nodded firmly: "Boss, rest assured, I will not let you down."

Zhao Peng was wiping the kitchen utensils in the back kitchen of Fujude, his eyes full of expectations for the future.

He thought carefully about how to spread Fujude's reputation throughout the country, perhaps by participating in more cooking competitions or cooperating and communicating with other well-known restaurants.

"We want to spread Fujude's reputation across the country so that more people can taste Fujude's delicious food."

The boss of Fujude walked into the kitchen, looked at Zhao Peng approvingly and said, "Zhao Peng, you have brought new vitality to Fujude. Work hard, I believe you can do it."

Zhao Peng answered enthusiastically: "Boss, I will do my best!"

At this time, Wang Jianye was in his own restaurant, which was decorated in an elegant and simple style, with photos of him and his apprentices hanging on the wall.

He looked at his disciples' achievements with a smile, his heart filled with pride.

Thinking back on the little things I taught them, the moments when I was taught skills step by step, the encouragement after the harsh criticism, it all seems like it was just yesterday.

……

Wang Jianye's Wang's full range of restaurants has been doing booming business recently, with customers coming in an endless stream.

Especially after his three apprentices Chen Xiaoyang, Ma Hua and Sha Zhu became famous, the restaurant was packed every day and it was hard to get a seat.

Before the opening hours, a long line had already formed in front of the restaurant. In the line, there were business people in suits and leather shoes. They looked anxious, looking at their watches from time to time, and muttering: "I hope I can catch up with this delicious meal today. I have an important meeting in the afternoon and can't be late, but it would be a pity to miss this delicious meal."

One of them was still constantly making phone calls and arranging work matters, but his eyes never left the hotel door.

There were parents with children, and the children jumped up and down excitedly, tugging at their parents' clothes and shouting, "I want to eat the food made by the chef. I have been thinking about it since I ate it last time."

The parents comforted the child lovingly: "Don't worry, baby, we will be able to go in and taste it soon."

There was also a group of young people who were laughing and discussing the delicious food they had tasted in this restaurant before, their eyes full of impatience.

"Let me tell you, I ate their signature dish last time, and I still can't forget the taste."

A young man wearing a hat said this with great excitement.

"Is it really that delicious? I think you are exaggerating."

The short-haired girl next to her was skeptical.

"If you don't believe me, try it today. I guarantee you will be amazed!" another boy promised, patting his chest.

The restaurant's kitchen was also busy and orderly at this time.

Chen Xiaoyang was at the kitchen counter, chopping the fresh vegetables into evenly thin strips with his knife. His forehead was slightly sweaty, but his hands never stopped moving.
The kitchen knife seemed to have life in his hand, and every time he wielded it, it was accurate. Ma Hua, who was standing by, quickly sorted and arranged the cut vegetables neatly.

His eyes were focused and his hands moved flexibly between the various ingredients, while he did not forget to clean the pots and utensils to prepare for the next cooking.

The water from the faucet was flowing, and Ma Hua was rinsing the pots and pans skillfully, his hands moving cleanly and neatly.

Sha Zhu stood in front of the stove, the fire was burning, the hot oil in the pot was sizzling, he carefully put the ingredients into the pot, smoke rose instantly, he stir-fried them skillfully, the muscles in his arms rose and fell with the movements.

Sha Zhu's eyes were fixed on the ingredients in the pot, paying close attention to their changes and adjusting the heat from time to time.

The food in the pot swelled up and down as he stirred it, giving off an alluring aroma. His forehead was covered with beads of sweat, but he didn't bother to wipe them off, and devoted himself to cooking.

The walls of the kitchen are hung with all kinds of cooking utensils, including iron pots, steamers, spoons, etc., reflecting light under the light.

The flames on the stove jumped happily, and the blue and orange flames intertwined, bringing warmth and vitality to the entire kitchen.

The workbench is filled with fresh ingredients, colorful vegetables, tender meat and various spices, which make people salivate at the sight.

Wang Jianye was busy moving around the store, with a warm smile on his face and sincerity in his eyes.

He walked up to an old man, bowed slightly and said, "Old man, it is an honor for our shop to have you here today!"

The old man smiled and responded: "Boss Wang, just for your cooking skills, I have to come here every few days to satisfy my craving."

Wang Jianye said quickly: "Then you must eat and drink well. If you are dissatisfied with anything, just let me know!"

After that, he walked towards another table of guests and asked kindly: "How do you think the dishes taste? Are they to your liking?" (End of this chapter)