Chapter 870 - 750: Daring to Defy Authority

Fu Yu followed Liu Yunong to the back kitchen with great anticipation.

At this time, Liu Zhangpeng was quietly praising Fu Yu to his master Wang Yulong, saying he was quite considerate and remembered to send them things.

Wang Yulong was clearly in a good mood too. Whether it was Fu Yu’s own idea or he was prompted by Liu Yunong, it showed that he truly respected them, which was also a form of acknowledgment.

As they were working and chatting, they saw Liu Yunong bringing Fu Yu to the back kitchen, and both of them had changed into their clothes.

Liu Zhangpeng hurried over curiously and asked, "Xiaofu, are you staying today to learn?"

Just now when Fu Yu sent things over, he clearly said he had to leave soon. How come he suddenly decided to stay?

Fu Yu explained, "No, my master has a dish to guide me on. After learning, I have to go back."

Liu Zhangpeng nodded slightly, "Oh, so that’s how it is."

No wonder, but is there any special dish worth learning today?

Could it be...

Liu Yunong called Fu Yu, "Come on, let’s first see what ingredients are needed."

Fu Yu turned and went over, standing next to Liu Yunong.

Liu Zhangpeng was about to step forward when Liu Yunong suddenly smiled, "Well, Chef Liu, you and Chef Wang have worked hard these days. Let me make the fresh shrimp lotus root tower today."

Liu Zhangpeng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this!

Is the boss concerned for me?

Because the business was booming in the last few days before the year-end, even though the meals were limited to a certain number, human interactions were inevitable, and the workload was significantly higher.

Is it because she knows I’ve been working hard?

Thinking of this, Liu Zhangpeng felt a warmth in his heart, looking at Liu Yunong with some gratitude, his gaze soft, voice gentle, "Boss, it’s alright, I am not tired."

Liu Yunong heard this and immediately frowned slightly!

This person, could they be any less tactful?

They completely missed the polite hint.

After all... she planned to guide Fu Yu in making the fresh shrimp lotus root tower, and she wanted to discuss some aspects of the cooking with Fu Yu privately, so Liu Yunong didn’t want others to watch.

Looking at Liu Zhangpeng, who was not perceptive at all, Liu Yunong secretly sighed: "Oh! If you have the time, you can help me sort out the customized menu for New Year’s Day, and verify with the procurement side about the inventory. List anything that needs to be purchased in advance, and I’ll check with the procurement clerk after I’m finished."

Then, Liu Yunong looked at Fu Yu, smiling brightly, "Come on, Xiaofu, look at these ingredients, they’re what’s needed for cooking later."

Fu Yu wondered if he was overthinking it; he always felt like Liu Yunong seemed to be deliberately directing Liu Zhangpeng away, preventing him from co-cooking.

But seeing Liu Yunong remain undisclosed, he could only feign ignorance, secretly giving Liu Zhangpeng a caring look.

Probably Liu Zhangpeng inadvertently upset Liu Yunong.

After all, women’s thoughts are notoriously hard to guess.

Liu Zhangpeng, inexplicably assigned work, hurriedly accepted it, but noticed Fu Yu suddenly glanced at him with eyes revealing a complex emotion hard to describe.

What does it mean?

Before he could think deeply, he saw Liu Yunong with a faint smile, clearly in a good mood.

They say the mood brightens, a beautiful woman’s joy encompasses those around her, making everyone’s mood lift.

Being entrusted with significant responsibilities, Liu Zhangpeng felt those capable do more work, making his steps seem lighter as he worked.

Wang Yulong, who quietly watched the happenings, glanced at his disciple and couldn’t help but sigh!

...

In front of the kitchen counter, Liu Yunong seriously explained the cooking method of the fresh shrimp lotus root tower to Fu Yu.

After all, she intended to showcase her skills in front of Fu Yu, but then suddenly realized that stuffed dishes were Fu Yu’s strong suit!

During the previous stuffed dish feast, Fu Yu was steady, his stuffing technique was not inferior to hers, and he seemed to be surpassing her.

Thinking that she had discussed this with Fu Yu earlier, she suddenly felt like she was showing off in front of a master craftsman.

The plan to showcase her skills seemed somewhat unreliable.

After all, Fu Yu’s technique in this area was better than hers.

In the end, who would be showcasing their skills wasn’t certain!

But these thoughts were best kept internal; admitting them out loud was out of the question.

After all, no master would admit to being inferior to their apprentice.

However, Liu Yunong was open-minded and thought although she might be slightly less skilled in this, she excelled in other areas!

Otherwise, why would she be the master while Fu Yu is the apprentice?

Everyone has shortcomings, after all, none of us are deities.

As a mentor, one should also be willing to learn from the less experienced, providing a chance for mutual exchange with their apprentice.

No matter what, one must not lose their desire for growth and a strong curiosity for knowledge!

Thinking this, Liu Yunong relaxed completely, calmly speaking to Fu Yu, "Xiaofu, truly the master’s stuffing technique is quite average, seeing your stuffed dishes last time inspired me quite a bit."

"Conveniently, the fresh shrimp lotus root tower we’ll make shortly is a stuffed dish. I’ll show you first, and you follow along, but if you have any ideas or suggestions in the technique, just tell me directly, alright?"