Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 691 - 354: Losing Oneself Amid Constant Praise (Part 3)

Even on Qin Huai’s first day back at the restaurant, Pei Xing didn’t crowd around but quietly did his own thing on the side. Of course, he wasn’t giving up; he just didn’t want Master Qin to see the subtle "death vibe" on him and the shumai he made today.

Yes, Pei Xing was still making shumai.

"Pei Xing, is the restaurant short of any ingredients? If there’s anything missing, let Huang Xi know, and she’ll call the supplier." Qin Huai asked when he saw Pei Xing near the shelves at this time.

Pei Xing: !

Master Qin called my name, which means I still matter to him—I won’t get fired, hahaha!

Pei Xing’s eyes lit up, his gloomy vibe vanished, and he energetically, almost excitedly, walked over to Qin Huai.

"No, no, nothing is missing." Pei Xing quickly replied.

"Did you make shumai this morning? It’s been ages since I had your shumai. Let me taste it to see if you’ve improved," Qin Huai said.

Pei Xing: !

Master Qin actually knows I’ve been making the shumai these days! He’s been quietly observing me and wants to see if I’ve improved. I really do matter to him!

Hahahahaha, what Zhiwei Restaurant apprentices? What Su Qian, Li Hua, An Youyou—how can you compete with me!

Hahahahahahaha!

"I made it, I made it! It was steamed at 7:13, perfect time to eat!" Pei Xing cheerfully went to get the shumai, almost bouncing as he walked.

Li Hua & Chen An & An Youyou: ...

An Youyou was a bit stunned, "Wasn’t Master Pei in a bad mood these days? I thought he still looked unwell just now and might be sick. How did he suddenly recover?"

Chen An spoke to Li Hua, "The two of us coaxed him for days to no avail, yet Master Qin says a couple of words, and he’s fine?"

Li Hua said blandly, "That’s how it is."

"I told you there was no need to console him. Once Master Qin came back, he’d be fine."

While the three whispered among themselves, Pei Xing had already appeared in front of Qin Huai with freshly steamed shumai. Qin Huai picked the smallest one and took a bite.

Hmm, very average.

The shumai skin was slightly tough, but the problem wasn’t significant—neither good nor bad. The fire control was mediocre, nothing stood out. As for the filling... the same old issue. Pei Xing always had this problem with shumai, mentioned it several times, but he wouldn’t change. Qin Huai truly didn’t understand why Pei Xing loved making shumai so much.

Qin Huai picked out the things he could communicate clearly and casually talked to Pei Xing about them, as Pei Xing listened with eyes gleaming and nodded repeatedly.

Those who knew Qin Huai was critiquing Pei Xing’s shumai would understand, but to others, it might seem like Qin Huai was praising his shumai today.

Pei Xing strutted back proudly to review his work.

Master Qin also finished the morning snack tasting, and the apprentices of Zhiwei Restaurant who were gathered around him dispersed to do their own things.

Qin Huai also moved close to Zheng Siyuan and softly asked, "When is Zang Liang likely to come? Like before, around 8 or nearly 9?"

"Probably," Zheng Siyuan wasn’t very sure, "Since you came back today, he might be slightly early, but most likely he won’t get up."

"Why, do you have urgent business with him?"

Qin Huai chuckled, "No urgent business, just came back from further training with Master Cao." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Without him, there’s one less, but I’m eager to show you, Zang Liang, and Tan Wei’an the results of my training this time."

"You might not believe it, but my Knife Skills and Fire Control improved so dramatically, it scares even myself."

Zheng Siyuan: ?

Knife Skills and Fire Control?

Weren’t you going for thickening training?