in2ebook Chapter 268 Winter Soup
Chapter 268 Winter Soup
As night fell and the lights came on, after a sumptuous dinner, Weier smiled and extended a sincere invitation to me: "Come to my house tonight!" Hearing this, my heart couldn't help but warm up, but it quickly returned to its calm. I gently shook my head and politely declined in a gentle but firm tone: "Thank you for your kindness, Weier. But unfortunately, I have to go to the hospital for a follow-up check tomorrow, and staying in a hotel might be more convenient. I will definitely come to see you after the check-up." Weier's eyes flashed with disappointment, but she nodded in understanding.
After saying goodbye to Wei'er and Sister Pei'er, I turned and walked towards the cool hovercar on the side of the road. The door slowly opened, as if to welcome me. I climbed in, fastened my seatbelt, and the car started smoothly, speeding off towards the nearby hotel. Along the way, the city's neon lights shone through the car window, casting a dreamlike shadow on me.
Before long, the hovercraft arrived at its destination—the luxurious Shengshi Star Hotel. I walked briskly into the lobby and checked in at the front desk. After receiving my room card, I headed straight for the elevator. After entering my room, unpacking my luggage, and tidying up briefly, I decided to show off my cooking skills in the hotel kitchen and teach the chef a few special dishes. After all, good food is one of life's great pleasures! The thought of this made my mouth curl slightly as I headed towards the kitchen, filled with anticipation...
I slowly walked into the bustling restaurant, my gaze filled with diners gathered around steaming hot pots, each one tucking into their delicious delights. Gazing at the vibrant atmosphere and bustling atmosphere, a thought struck me: Winter delicacies offer far more than just hot pot! Warm, nourishing soups can also bring endless warmth and satisfaction.
With this in mind, I walked straight to the restaurant manager on duty that day and explained my purpose. To my surprise, instead of consulting with the restaurant's general manager, Edward, as usual, he immediately contacted the head chef on duty that day and invited him to join me in the kitchen. I guess Edward had previously instructed them that if I came to share ideas for culinary innovations, I could proceed directly to the kitchen to implement them without prior approval.
Before officially entering the kitchen, I first went to the designated disinfection room, as usual, and meticulously and expertly disinfected my entire body, from head to toe. Food safety is paramount, and every time I enter the kitchen, I must strictly adhere to these established procedures. After repeated practice, I've become fluent and familiar with them.
With everything ready, I finally stepped into the heart of the kitchen, brimming with rich aromas. Standing in the spacious, bright kitchen, neatly arranged with all sorts of cooking utensils and ingredients, I took a deep breath and methodically began to explain and demonstrate to the rotating chef the recipe for my meticulously crafted winter soup recipes...
First, let's talk about this delicious and healthy crucian carp and tofu soup. In the cold and dry winter, a steaming bowl of crucian carp and tofu soup is a true delight! Not only does it offer amazing moisturizing and nourishing benefits, but it also immerses your taste buds in a delicious, fresh flavor. Every sip feels like a ray of warm winter sunshine, warming every corner of your body.
Next up is Codonopsis and Beef Soup. Codonopsis is a remarkable Chinese medicinal herb, known for its ability to strengthen the spleen and lungs, nourish the blood, and promote the production of body fluids. When combined with tender, juicy beef, its nutritional value is dramatically enhanced. Drinking this soup is like injecting a powerful surge of energy into the body, rapidly replenishing Qi and blood, leaving one feeling radiant and refreshed.
Take a look at this lotus seed, lily, tremella, and snow pear soup. The tremella has the wonderful benefits of nourishing yin and kidney, moistening the lungs, and promoting fluid production; the lotus seeds effectively tonify the spleen; the lilies relieve coughs and nourish yin; and the snow pears are naturally excellent at moistening the lungs and relieving coughs! Combining these ingredients into a soup is truly yin-nourishing, making it an excellent therapeutic treat for those suffering from yin deficiency and excessive fire.
Then there's the mouth-watering Lingzhi and Black Chicken Soup. Lingzhi boasts remarkable benefits for tonifying Qi, strengthening the spleen, and calming the mind, while black chicken is known for warming the stomach and replenishing blood. The resulting soup, skillfully combined, is truly remarkable! This soup replenishes our yang energy, like donning a thick cotton coat, effortlessly shielding us from the biting cold.
Finally, we have to mention the Longan, Pigeon, and Pork Rib Soup. This meticulously stewed broth of longan, pigeon, and pork ribs creates a rich and delicious broth. The longan replenishes Qi and nourishes the body, the pigeon is rich in protein and various nutrients, and the pork ribs are also nourishing. The combination of these three makes this soup an excellent choice for replenishing Qi and nourishing the body.
The chef on duty meticulously followed every step I instructed, his concentration and meticulousness unaware of missing a single detail. When the entire process was complete, he looked up at me, his once calm face now filled with admiration and gratitude.
"Thank you so much! Without your patient and meticulous guidance, I would not be able to prepare such a complex and delicious dish." The chef on duty held my hand tightly and thanked me repeatedly.
I just smiled and waved my hand, indicating that it was no big deal. At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from afar. It turned out to be Manager Edward rushing over. Judging from his anxious look, it seemed that something important had happened.
Manager Edward walked quickly up to me and said before he even stood still: "Oh my, I just learned that you are teaching cooking skills in the kitchen yourself! This is really surprising!" As he spoke, he looked me up and down with eyes full of admiration and appreciation.
Then, Manager Edward couldn't hide his excitement and continued, "You have brought us so many unexpected surprises this time! With the exquisite skills and unique recipes you have taught, I believe these soups will definitely become the most dazzling star highlight on our restaurant's winter menu!" After saying that, he couldn't help but applaud, attracting envious and admiring glances from the other staff around him.
My lips curled up slightly, and just as I was about to say something, a strong feeling of dizziness suddenly hit me, as if the whole world was spinning. My vision suddenly became blurry, and my body began to shake uncontrollably.
At this critical moment, Manager Edward, who was standing nearby, quickly rushed forward and firmly supported my shaky body. His face was filled with anxiety and concern, and his voice revealed a hint of worry: "What's going on? Are you okay?"
I calmed myself down, tried to keep my footing, and replied weakly, "Maybe I worked too hard today and I'm a little tired." Although I said this, a sense of uneasiness rose in my heart. Could it be that this was just because of fatigue?
However, Manager Edward wasn't complacent. He insisted on personally escorting me back to my room to rest and quickly contacted the company doctor to examine me. With his support, I slowly made my way to my room, each step heavy and difficult.