Chapter 717 - 548: Just Afraid You Won’t Be Able to Resist_2

Chapter 717: Chapter 548: Just Afraid You Won’t Be Able to Resist_2

As he spoke, he gestured with his hand.

"Ah, okay!"

Liu Suyu responded, and following the direction of his finger, she immediately spotted the kitchen scissors, quickly picked them up, and handed them to Huang Jun: "Chef Huang, is this the one?"

"Yes, thanks!"

Huang Jun took the scissors and began trimming the cabbage leaves.

To be precise, he was trimming the main part of the cabbage stem, as most of the cabbage leaves had already been cut off beforehand.

The remaining cabbage stem only had a few fragmented leaves on the edges.

He folded down the outermost layer of the cabbage stem and trimmed it into the shape of a lotus petal.

The so-called lotus petal was achieved by trimming both sides of the cabbage stem, giving its tip an elegant point.

During the trimming process, he was particularly careful to maintain the natural beauty of the petals, avoiding cutting them too straight, and ensuring the angle of the tip was just right to prevent the petals from looking too long and losing their charm.

He preferred to cut arcs slightly, so each petal looked more natural and lively!

Rich in layers!

Piece by piece, the cabbage leaves became exquisite under his skillful hands, starting from the outer layers and moving inward, with each piece trimmed to perfection.

As the petals transitioned inwards, each piece gradually shortened, allowing the outer petals to perfectly wrap around the inner petals, creating a visually layered effect.

This design was to create a lively scene of lotus blooming when the clear broth was poured over at the end.

To enhance the visual effect, he cleverly placed a goji berry in the center while trimming the innermost core, which was the cabbage heart.

This way...

When the clear broth was poured, contrasting with the pale yellow cabbage petals, the fiery red goji berry would be like a finishing touch, instantly elevating the visual appeal of the entire dish several degrees.

After meticulously crafting all the cabbages, he carefully placed them in elegant, light-colored porcelain bowls.

Next, he poured the clear chicken broth he had carefully prepared the day before into several kettles, placing them on the stove to gradually heat up.

"Here’s a little tip."

While operating, Huang Jun explained to the camera: "The broth in the kettle doesn’t need to be boiled because once it boils, the clear broth turns cloudy. So, just heat the chicken broth to about 80 to 90 degrees, enough to maintain its clarity. After all, the cabbage is already cooked, and with this warm clear broth gently poured over, those finely trimmed lotus-shaped cabbages will gracefully unfold like real lotus blooms on water. Overheating would ruin its inherent freshness and taste..."

Qian Guoxiang nodded in agreement with Huang Jun’s words, silently applauding Huang Jun’s culinary skills, while also feeling a bit uncertain about his own skills.

It seemed tonight, the dishes he prided himself on were destined to play second fiddle to Huang Jun’s works...

However, he thought to himself, perhaps being overshadowed by a master chef like Huang Jun is also an honor.

After all, competing on the same stage with experts is an opportunity for learning and growth in itself.

He adjusted his mindset, ready to dive into his final cooking with greater enthusiasm, making tonight’s dinner even more splendid...

Meanwhile, in the dining area of the cafeteria.

The teachers and leaders arrived one after another, and soon, laughter and chatter filled the air.

But everyone was not indulging in idle talk, instead, they joined hands to set up the long table, arranging bowls and chopsticks.

Seeing this scene.

Huang Jun turned his gaze to Aunt Li and Aunt Lin nearby and smiled: "Aunt Li, Aunt Lin, I’m almost done here, why don’t you serve the dishes?"

"Okay, Chef Huang, we’re on it."

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin answered almost in unison, hurriedly turning around to busy themselves. They efficiently picked up plates of steaming hot dishes.

At this moment, Liu Shiwei couldn’t contain his enthusiasm and volunteered, "Brother Huang, count me in, I’ll lend a hand to help with carrying the dishes!"

As soon as he spoke, the entire scene seemed to hit a pause button, and everyone was stunned.

Oh my gosh...

Did we hear that right?

The usually decisive and authoritative President Liu was actually willing to lower himself to personally involve in such trivial tasks today?

It seems that the charm of Chef Huang’s dishes is irresistible...

Even President Liu, tempted by the aroma, can’t wait to get a taste!

Faced with this unexpected "free labor," Huang Jun was naturally delighted. Adhering to the principle of accepting help when available, he smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, Brother Liu, thank you for your trouble."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Anyway, it’s a good chance to move around a bit,"

Liu Shiwei said with a hearty laugh, casually picking up two plates of fragrant Jiu Zhuan Da Chang, following Aunt Li and Aunt Lin outside the kitchen.

"President Liu, make sure not to be tempted by the Jiu Zhuan Da Chang and sneak a bite early~"

Lv Pengfei jokingly reminded from the side.

Liu Shiwei: "..."

Oh!

This kid, just knows how to hit the nail on the head!

Although deep down he did have a slight urge to sneak a taste, with so many eyes watching, he had to consider his image and reputation.