Chapter 915 - 772: Truly Uninformed_2

The video content returns to Fu Yu taking the whole chicken out from the steamer.

The meeting room quiets down again, and everyone focuses intently on the screen to watch Fu Yu’s cooking technique.

After watching for a while, Gu Yunwu speaks up: "Old Zhao, isn’t Xiaofu’s binding technique innovative?"

Zhao Meng nods: "Yes."

This binding technique was learned by Fu Yu from Liu Yunong, and is not his own creation. Zhao Meng is unwilling to discuss it further.

Seeing Zhao Meng’s dismissive attitude, Gu Yunwu understands.

After all, he has worked with Zhao Meng for many years and is very familiar with each other’s culinary skills and techniques.

One look at this binding technique and it’s clear it’s not taught by Zhao Meng; it should be from Liu Yunong.

Fu Yu has not deliberately concealed his apprenticeship under Liu Yunong.

People in the circle have long heard of it, and Gu Yunwu too has his social circle. When he heard about it at the time, he didn’t take it seriously, considering it as a publicity stunt for the chef competition.

But unexpectedly, shortly after, Liu Yunong acknowledged in front of outsiders that he accepted Fu Yu as an apprentice.

Gu Yunwu is not bothered by Zhao Meng’s cold attitude and smiles as he speaks: "It looks quite special. I realized the binding direction on the chicken leg seemed different from what we usually use, almost like there was one less wrap, yet the effect is obviously very good."

One wouldn’t raise a hand against a smiling person.

Even though Zhao Meng thoroughly understands Gu Yunwu, fundamentally disliking him, at the moment, unable to put on airs due to Gu Yunwu’s genuine friendly conversation about cooking techniques.

Zhao Meng has no choice but to say: "Indeed, the binding direction is different, and this wrapping method is very sturdy with excellent molding effect."

Just as Zhao Meng finishes speaking, Fu Yu uses a ladle to stir the whole chicken, revealing the wing area above the oil’s surface.

Gu Yunwu stares at the binding marks on the chicken wings, his eyes gradually widening.

He hadn’t noticed it earlier, but the rope used for binding seems to be hemp, right?

Furthermore, only one strand of hemp was used to bind the chicken wing, wrapping around the joint.

This position has good binding effect, but handling the binding pressure is quite difficult.

Applying a bit of force could dislocate the joint.

Binding too loosely, however, would affect the fixing effect on the wings.

"No wonder Xiaofu won an award in the competition. Look at this detailed handling... The timing for deep-frying is also very precise!"

Gu Yunwu praises Fu Yu greatly, and Zhao Meng, hearing it, is quite pleased and noticeably softens his attitude.

Zhao Meng nods: "Yes! This dish also involves deboning the whole chicken. Being able to bind it like this is truly impressive."

Gu Yunwu is immediately surprised upon hearing this — how did Fu Yu become so skilled?

Deboning a whole chicken is different; without the skeleton’s support, it becomes just a heap of loose meat, and being able to fix it into the current shape through binding shows considerable effort.

Gu Yunwu nods and says: "So it involved deboning the whole chicken. You didn’t mention it, and I couldn’t tell at all. Plus... did you notice, Xiaofu is also great at the deep-frying! The way he uses the ladle with high frequency is such that the heat distribution is very even — without solid foundational skills, this is impossible!"

At this point, Gu Yunwu suddenly instructs: "Hey, Xiaosun, did you speed up the playback during viewing? You don’t have to; just return to the original speed. It’s too fast to observe the details."

Sun Qingning keeps a neutral expression but privately feels disdain for Gu Yunwu. Even as a chef, he seems inexperienced — indeed, the hand speed is fast, but Chef Fu cooks like this regularly!

...

Zhao Meng and Gu Yunwu continue exchanging questions and answers, others simultaneously focusing on the screen while listening to the two chefs speak.

It’s said that insiders see the essence, outsiders see the scene!

Sun Qingning now deeply understands this phrase.

He’s started independently managing the kitchen, usually following Zhao Meng to take orders, having cooked many specialty dishes at the restaurant. Though he hasn’t learned all dishes, handling regular customer orders is no problem.

Yet compared to the two chefs, he deeply realizes he’s just an outsider.

Just by watching cooking videos, both Zhao Meng and Gu Yunwu have their own insights and perceptions.

Were it not for listening to their conversation, Sun Qingning admits he wouldn’t pick up on many details.

Through the cooking video, he just feels the growing distance between himself and Fu Yu.

However...

Despite the considerable gap!

This doesn’t affect his genuinely joyful mood at the moment.

Actually, compared to Zhao Meng, Fu Yu feels more like his mentor.

Fu Yu treats him well, willing to give opportunities and guidance during cooking.

Sun Qingning appreciates this deeply, and as they spend more time together, they become increasingly close, more like brothers than colleagues.

Just like now, Sun Qingning feels particularly involved.

Although they’re praising Fu Yu, Sun Qingning listens feeling particularly proud!

Gu Yunwu, naturally talkative, can’t help but comment as he watches Fu Yu’s deep-frying: "Hey, Old Zhao, look here, during the frying, Xiaofu consistently raises the wing tips out of the oil surface — this method of handling..."

Zhao Meng is usually like a needle against Gu Yunwu, itching to attack in a few exchanges.

Yet, discussing culinary matters, his attitude is exceedingly calm.

Zhao Meng quite agrees with Gu Yunwu’s analysis, and also points at the screen: "Indeed, additionally during each flip, the areas with thicker meat are completely submerged in hot oil... Actually, there’s no need for such frequent flipping during frying, yet Fu Yu chose this method — he probably considers heat distribution..."

On hearing this, Gu Yunwu slaps his leg. He shares the same thought!

In deep-frying a whole chicken, areas like wing tips, the head, and neck often overcook, leaving the meat dry and taste briny.

These outcomes are unavoidable.

After all, chicken meat thickness varies, and when trying to cook leg parts through and crispy skin, extending fry time is necessary.

But areas like wing tips and head have thin, quickly cooking meat, unsuitable for long frying.

The two rivals unexpectedly reach a consensus on appreciating Fu Yu’s cooking video.

Thus, the two actively exchange thoughts.

And their communication grows increasingly harmonious and amicable.

Precisely due to knowing each other well, they’re able to comprehend each other’s meaning and analyze based on their experience during discussions.

This state of discussion has a balanced and fulfilling sensation.

As they chat more deeply, others initially multitask, but later focus entirely on the side’s activity.

After all, Fu Yu’s cooking video can be found online anytime once tonight passes, and can be replayed whenever desired.

Yet, an opportunity to listen in on two chefs exchanging cooking insights is rare.

Opportunity cannot be missed!

Among the group, aside from Sun Qingning, Zhang Jinyu and Sun Mingze are the most focused on the exchange.

They watch Zhao Meng and Gu Yunwu gesturing in front of the screen, feeling internally complex.

Zhang Jinyu feels secretly pleased, after all, with Fu Yu being so amazing, being able to assist him means gaining early and close access to benefits!

This is simply enviable and admirable!

Isn’t his luck too good?

With this thought, Zhang Jinyu feels delighted and increasingly admires Fu Yu.

Meanwhile, Sun Mingze struggles to contain his excitement!

Listening to the two chefs lavishly praising Fu Yu’s cooking, aside from excitement, Sun Mingze feels great!

Lately, due to his high regard for Fu Yu, he hasn’t escaped ridicule from classmates.

Yet, facts speak louder than words!

Having two chefs praising Fu Yu indicates he’s genuinely skilled and excellent!