I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 552 - 269: How Wild Shanghainese Are About Scallions, Try the Grilled Pork Chops to Find Out! [Seeking Monthly Ticket]_3
Don’t let the unassuming appearance of these scallions fool you. When it comes to being the perfect companion for rice, even these pork chops would have to step aside.
These scallions are infused with a rich sauce of Soy Sauce and Crystal Sugar. Whether mixed with rice or noodles, they can double a person’s appetite.
They’re simply a Divine Artifact for enhancing meals.
Once the contents are removed from the pot and the sauce is drizzled on top, the dish is complete.
Zhu Yong took a small spoon, scraped a bit of the sauce from the bottom of the pot to taste, and immediately couldn’t stop praising it. "Damn, this flavor is absolutely amazing! That sweet and savory taste... I wouldn’t be able to stop with less than two bowls of rice! Boss, when you’re not busy, remember to teach me how to make this. I absolutely love this flavor."
Lin Xu covered the plate with a lid and, while carrying it out, asked, "Is it you who likes it, or does Lu Lu?"
"We both do! We both do! Don’t forget to teach me!"
"I won’t."
As soon as he stepped out of the kitchen, the system’s notification chimed in his mind:
"The host has altered the dining plans of more than six people with the Fried Pork Chop, completing the Skill Task for Fried Pork Chop, and has officially acquired the Superior-grade dish—Fried Pork Chop. Congratulations to the host."
Finally completed.
"Is it ready, Boss? How about I carry it for you?"
Just as he reached the staircase, he encountered Shu Yun. The general manager, seeing the boss personally delivering a dish upstairs, hurriedly offered to take it.
Lin Xu smiled and said, "I’ve got it. Just open the door for me in a bit."
They’ve been so good to Dundun; naturally, I should repay their kindness.
Shu Yun led the way. Upon reaching the private room door, she didn’t push it open immediately. Instead, she knocked first to signal to the diners inside that someone was about to enter, then opened the door and stood to the side.
Lin Xu walked in carrying the platter and saw Yan Lin sitting at the deputy head seat.
This woman, likely in her forties, was slim and not particularly tall. Her neat short hair and well-fitting business attire exuded the competence of a professional elite.
By now, Yan Lin had almost finished eating and was amusing herself by playing with Dundun.
Shen Guofu, however, was still eating with a blissful expression. After so many days of diet meals, suddenly indulging in a Fried Pork Chop filled him with an almost overflowing sense of joy.
"Ah, Lin Xu is here! Does this mean the Grilled Pork Chops are ready?"
Seeing his son-in-law enter, Shen Guofu quickly wiped the breadcrumb residue from the corner of his mouth with a napkin, looking with great interest at the platter Lin Xu was carrying.
"Mr. Shen, is this your son-in-law? He’s truly handsome."
Thanks to Dundun, Yan Lin knew of Lin Xu and had even watched his online cooking videos more than once.
She had initially assumed those videos used beauty filters. However, upon meeting Lin Xu in person, she realized this young man was even more handsome than he appeared online.
It even made one wonder if he used an uglifying filter in his videos!
"Yes, that’s my son-in-law, Lin Xu. Lin Xu, this is Ms. Yan. She’s a huge fan of our Dundun and even brought gifts for him on her trip to Beijing."
"Hello, Ms. Yan! Here are the Grilled Pork Chops you ordered."
Lin Xu placed the platter in front of Yan Lin and then lifted the lid. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
A rich aroma immediately wafted from the platter, captivating everyone in the room.
"Mmm, this aroma... it takes me back to my childhood."
Inhaling this fragrance, Yan Lin felt as if she had returned to her childhood days of living in the alleyways of Shanghai.
She remembered it clearly: when her grandmother used to make Grilled Pork Chops, it had this exact aroma of Soy Sauce and scallions, with no other complicated seasonings.
And yet, it was this very aroma that had lingered in her dreams to this day.
"Mr. Shen, you should have a piece too."
Yan Lin didn’t taste it immediately. Instead, she used the serving chopsticks to place a piece of pork chop onto Shen Guofu’s plate.
Seeing that it was inconvenient for her to hold Dundun, Lin Xu extended his hand. Dundun promptly climbed onto Yan Lin’s shoulder and then, with a light leap, jumped into Lin Xu’s arms.
This display of tacit understanding left Yan Lin astonished.
She truly hadn’t expected Dundun to be so clever and well-behaved, understanding what to do the moment its owner extended a hand.
It was a pity she was too busy with work; otherwise, she would have loved to raise such a well-behaved little cat herself.
With such a comforting little creature around, she imagined she would probably wake up from her dreams laughing.
After her brief reverie, Yan Lin placed a piece of pork chop onto her own plate. Then, skillfully using her knife and fork, she cut off a piece and brought it to her mouth.
"Wow, this texture is incredible! It feels like I’m eating the Grilled Pork Chops my grandmother used to make. Thank you, Boss Lin, your culinary skills are truly amazing!"
She had actually been almost full from the Fried Pork Chops earlier.
She had only intended to try one piece and then put down her cutlery.
But after eating several pieces in succession, not only did she not stop, but she found herself wanting more with each bite.
The taste, the texture... they were simply beyond words.
Shen Guofu, sitting nearby, was also full of praise. "Lin Xu, your culinary skills are truly exceptional! Years ago, when I was doing business in Shanghai for a few months, I had Grilled Pork Chops a few times, and this is exactly that flavor!"
After this remark, he pointed at the Grilled Pork Chops on the platter and said to the VPs and managers from both sides present, "Come on, everyone! Try my son-in-law’s cooking."
No sooner had Shen Guofu finished speaking than the VPs and managers, who had already been secretly salivating, swarmed forward. The platter was empty in an instant—not only were the pork chops snatched up, but even the scallions weren’t spared.
Everyone exclaimed in admiration as they tasted it:
"This is so delicious!"
"I never imagined scallions could be cooked this way!"
"Boss Lin’s culinary skills are truly exceptional! I definitely have to post about this and brag to my friends after we’re done eating."
"As someone from Shanghai, it’s unbelievable to find such authentic local Shanghai cuisine here in Beijing, a city often called a culinary desert! This is truly incredible."
"..."
Once everyone had started eating, Lin Xu left the private room, holding Dundun.
As soon as he stepped out, he noticed a change in his Skill Task progress.
It had changed from the initial [0/10] to [3/10].
Oh? Besides Ms. Yan, there were at least two other people from Shanghai in the room.
Of course, there might have been more, but there were only a few pieces of pork chop—not enough for the VPs from both sides, let alone the department managers.
If only I’d made a few more pieces. If everyone had gotten one, I might have heard the task completion notification by now... What a pity...
As Lin Xu stood at the door holding Dundun, inwardly chiding himself, Yan Lin, who had finally put down her cutlery, sighed contentedly. "That was truly delicious. I was actually thinking of having some rice or noodles with that sauce and those scallions, but I’m so full now I couldn’t eat another bite... Mr. Shen, could you reserve a private room for me here tonight?"
"Not a problem at all, Ms. Yan. Is this for something special?"
Yan Lin dabbed the corner of her mouth with a napkin, wiping away a trace of oil, and said with a smile, "There’s a group of business owners from Shanghai here in Beijing whom I’m quite friendly with. They’re always complaining about the lack of good places to eat. Since your son-in-law’s restaurant is excellent, I’d like to host a dinner for them here tonight and give them a pleasant surprise!"
