Beijing, Red Maple Hotel.

This is a very famous restaurant in Beijing. The most famous one is that you can eat top-notch dishes at state banquets in this restaurant.

Even the restaurant's kitchen is divided according to different cuisine groups in the state banquet.

At some state banquets, dishes that foreign guests can almost taste in the Red Maple Hotel, and they are almost authentic.

The overall design of the hotel is not the traditional and ancient charm, but follows some modern diverse styles.

The hotel's private rooms are decorated with the characteristics of different countries.

So even if you don’t eat in a restaurant, just take photos in a restaurant, the hotel is integrated with the diverse decorations of various countries in the world, which is really an attractive scenery.

Zhuang Zhebin ran to Hongfeng Hotel early this morning.

He had an important task today, which was to find the sous chef here, Shi Jinbin.

Zhuang Daozhong did not call Shi Jinbin directly because Shi Jinbin is a very obsessed with cooking. Now he is almost 70 years old and he spends most of his time in the kitchen and takes his apprentice to study various dishes.

So many times, you may not be able to find someone by calling.

Moreover, Zhuang Daozhong felt that some things might not be said clearly on the phone, so he asked his great-grandson Zhuang Zhebin to come to him specifically.

Because of his family, Zhuang Zhebin naturally had a smooth journey in the kitchen of Hongfeng Hotel.

As soon as he stepped into the kitchen, Zhuang Zhebin was responsible for the kitchen where the cuisine was located, and immediately heard a voice.

"You guys must remember that cooking is a kung fu. This kung fu is to constantly hone yourself in daily life so that you can ensure that you will not perform abnormally at critical moments."

When Zhuang Zhebin heard the sound, he knew that Grandpa Shi was teaching his apprentice again.

However, before Zhuang Zhebin could speak, Shi Jinbin had already spoken: "Xiaozhuang, are you here today? Did your great-grandfather or your grandfather asked you to come?"

When Zhuang Zhebin heard Shi Jinbin's words, he immediately smiled and said hello: "Grandpa Shi is so early. You have been in the kitchen all day. My great-grandfather can't find you, so he can only let me go, but you also need to rest appropriately."

Shi Jinbin put down the work he had in hand, asked his apprentices to do it first, washed their hands, and led Zhuang Zhebin out of the kitchen.

After coming out, Shi Jinbin asked seriously: "Is there anything wrong with Uncle Master looking for me?"

Zhuang Zhebin didn't say nonsense, and told Grandpa Shi about some of the things he had followed his great-grandfather to Huaicheng this time.

After talking about the complete matter, Zhuang Zhebin said seriously: "Grandpa means, Grandpa Shi, if you have time to go to Huaicheng, you will meet Grandpa Rong, and you will also be considered a testimony."

Shi Jinbin looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Su Lanxin is back, and she still makes Jinrong so angry that she has a stroke?"

Zhuang Zhebin quickly said: "Grandpa Rong didn't blame Grandma Xin either, and Grandpa Rong's health was not very good."

Anger appeared on Shi Jinbin's face: "Hmph, it wasn't Su Lanxin who pulled those senior brothers away back then, how could your Grandpa Rong lose the opportunity to attend the state banquet? How could Su Ji still be such a small restaurant?"

Seeing Grandpa Shi getting angry, Zhuang Zhebin said again: "Grandpa Shi, you older generations will tell you about the things that happened back then. It just so happened that my great-grandfather is here this time. I heard that Grandma Xin also asked your other senior brothers to testify together."

Shi Jinbin sneered and said, "What are the testimony of those ungrateful wastes?"

This sentence is very harsh, but Zhuang Zhebin knew something about Su Ji's separation from his great-grandfather and his grandfather, and he could understand Shi Jinbin's grudge against those who left Su Ji's senior brother.

Zhuang Zhebin thought for a while and asked, "Then, Grandpa Shi, are you going?"

Shi Jinbin responded seriously: "Go, why not? Those wastes can all be used as witnesses, why can't I go?"

Zhuang Zhebin breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, you must know the location, the time is on Children's Day."

Shi Jinbin was a little surprised: "Why did he choose Children's Day on June 1st?"

Zhuang Zhebin was stunned for a moment, and then whispered: "Grandpa Shi, the uncle from Grandpa Rong's family, who is now Su Ji's master, loves his daughter very much, so this competition is for his daughter's birthday."

Shi Jinbin was stunned at first, then he was amused: "Hahaha, okay, okay, interesting. I haven't seen the granddaughter of Jinrong's family before. I'll see you this time."

Then, Shi Jinbin asked Zhuang Zhebin again: "Xiao Binzi, how is your uncle's craftsmanship? Is he a rival to Chen Wei?"

Zhuang Zhebin was a little surprised at first: "Grandpa Shi, how did you know that it would be Grandpa Chen and his uncle?"

Shi Jinbin smiled and said, "Of course I know, because only Chen Wei can compare with Su Lanxin. Su Lanxin's son can't cook at all, and Su Lanxin's female apprentice who closed the door is just a fancy move."

Zhuang Zhebin then told Shi Jinbin his great-grandfather’s comment on Feng Yifan.

Shi Jinbin was a little surprised when he heard this: "Oh? Does Uncle Master actually have such a high opinion of the son-in-law of Jinrong's family?"

Zhuang Zhebin nodded: "Yes, Grandpa Shi, I have also entered Suji's kitchen. That uncle is indeed very good. He masters both knife skills and fire skills very skillfully, and he is very calm and sophisticated in cooking."

Speaking of this, Zhuang Zhebin thought, "Watching him cooking, it feels like he is facing a chef, and he is very enjoyable."

When Shi Jinbin heard Zhuang Zhebin say this, he was curious about Feng Yifan, but on the surface he just nodded calmly.

After all, he has not seen the real person yet, nor has he seen it with his own eyes, so he still has a little conservative attitude towards what Zhuang Zhebin said.

"Okay, Xiaobinzi, please go back first. There will be classes in the morning? Don't delay schooling. Your father will find out. You will definitely beat you up again. I know the time. Let's arrange it here. I'll go over and meet with my uncle."

Zhuang Zhebin heard that he was also very upset when he heard that he was in class. He was an active person and originally wanted to go with Shi Jinbin this time.

As a result, he was caught by his father and ordered him not to go and to go to school well.

Zhuang Zhebin had no choice but to say goodbye to Shi Jinbin, leave Hongfeng Hotel, and go home to get his schoolbag and rush to school.

Shi Jinbin returned to the kitchen and muttered in his heart: Does Jinrong’s son-in-law really have such great ability? I have been missing for so many years, and I don’t know how Jinrong is doing now?

Thinking of this, Shi Jinbin actually felt deeply guilty about Su Jinrong's junior brother.

He was originally just an ordinary little chef, but by chance, he learned about Su Ji's existence, so he quit his job and went to Su Ji to study.

Although Shi Jinbin was at the end of Su Ji apprenticeship, he was actually quite old when he went to Su Ji to learn cooking.

At that time, among Su Ji's ten apprentices, except for his senior brother Chen Wei, Shi Jinbin was the oldest.

However, according to the order of apprenticeship, Shi Jinbin was still ranked tenth.

Shi Jinbin and Chen Wei are different. Although Chen Wei was old when he was a disciple, Chen Wei had received systematic training before he became a disciple, so many basic skills Chen Wei is very solid.

Shi Jinbin was originally a little chef, and he was a wild way to learn by himself, and many basic skills were not good at all.

In addition, he is older, so he actually has a lot of effort to learn.

So at that time, among the top ten disciples of Su Ji, Shi Jinbin was the most inconspicuous and could not compare with other brothers in cooking skills.

However, Mr. Su didn't mind, and he still treated everyone equally and taught every disciple very seriously.

So Shi Jinbin is the one who works very hard under his master.

Later, the family split incident occurred, and Shi Jinbin naturally refused to leave with Su Lanxin, so he chose to leave Su Ji.

At that time, the master's health was no longer good. Later, Shi Jinbin and Su Jinrong took charge of the hands, which could be considered as supporting Su Ji.

Later, when the master passed away, many of his friends came to Su Ji to pay their respects, including Mr. Zhuang Daozhong.

After paying condolences, Mr. Zhuang sent an invitation to Su Jinrong and asked him to follow Mr. Zhuang north.

However, Su Jinrong gave up the opportunity to go north, but instead gave the opportunity to go north to Shi Jinbin and another senior brother who stayed in Su Ji at that time.

This also made Shi Jinbin today.

Another senior brother is very close to Shi Jinbin, but unfortunately the one who has passed away now.

Looking back now, so many years have passed, and the brothers are already quite old.

The oldest Chen Wei and Shi Jinbin are close to 70.

When he thought about some of the grievances and grievances of that year, Shi Jinbin couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "Why do you have to do it? It's just that I was like that."

It was really just to fight for a breath, but the matter lasted for more than 40 years.

In the kitchen, Shi Jinbin's apprentices felt a little strange when they saw the master coming back from outside and stood there without saying a word.

After a long time, the eldest disciple asked, "Master, what's wrong with you? Is it okay?"

Shi Jinbin came to his senses, glanced at his eldest disciple, and then said seriously: "Kang Chen, Master is going to take a leave of about two to three weeks. During this period, you will be responsible for the kitchen."

The eldest disciple was a little surprised: "Master? Are you going to take a leave?"

Shi Jinbin nodded: "Yes, Master is going out. Remember, take me your brothers and sisters, I will leave it to you in the kitchen. If something goes wrong and comes back, I will not spare you."

The eldest disciple Kang Chen quickly said, "Master, don't worry, my junior brothers and I will definitely guard the kitchen for you."

Shi Jinbin nodded and glanced at his own group of apprentices.

Suddenly he said, "Master is old, so he should actually give up his position. Kang Chen, you have also participated in the state banquet with Master. You have to carry this kitchen in the future. Do you understand?"

Kang Chen was a little confused. He originally thought that his master had been away for a while, maybe he was going to relax or something.

But now, after hearing what Master said, why do you feel a little bit about retirement?

Although Shi Jinbin had already passed the retirement age, Hongfeng Hotel still rehired him with a high salary. The reason is that his skills are there. Maybe because of his age, some knife skills are not good, but with him, the hotel's cards are there.

Now Shi Jinbin suddenly said that he had to let his eldest apprentice carry the kitchen, which obviously had the intention to retreat.

Kang Chen and his junior brothers quickly said, "Master, don't leave."

When Shi Jinbin saw the appearance of his apprentices, he immediately said seriously: "What are you doing? Several of you have participated in the state banquet. Are you still pretentious to your master here?"

When they heard this, their apprentices were immediately in awe.

Shi Jinbin continued: "You must remember that the kitchen is your stand. You must be worthy of your clothes and the reputation of your state banquet chef."

After hearing these words, the apprentices all became serious.

Shi Jinbin finally said: "There is no banquet that lasts forever. Master cannot take you all your life. You should also shoulder this burden yourself. Do you understand?"
To be continued...