Food: My food truck can be upgraded indefinitely.

Chapter 52 Chef God Steak, right?

"The car's already gone!"

Li He sat blankly by the food cart, her hands supporting her chin, her gaze following the truck towing the inflatable doll as it drove further and further away.

The weather forecast has just been updated again.

Not just today.

The next few days will be characterized by heavy rain and strong winds.

Uncle Fu just sent a message in the street vendor WeChat group:

It's best not to set up smaller food carts these days, but larger ones can consider doing so at their own discretion.

The night market has essentially entered a semi-shutdown state.

Even many of the roadside shops have taken some simple protective measures, clearly preparing to take a break early in the afternoon.

Li He withdrew her gaze and turned to look at Ling Yun:

"Chef, are we still open tonight?"

"You all go back. I'll keep watch by myself tonight, just in case we have guests who have come from afar. We can't let them down!"

Ling Yun draped the rag in her hand over the table.

yesterday.

While taking photos with the diners, Lingyun overheard that many of them had come from out of town.

Although I didn't come specifically for him, I waited a long time before finally getting the chance to take a photo with him.

The wind and rain came suddenly today.

Because of yesterday's huge success, he anticipates that many people will come specifically for him today. So, Lingyun will set up his stall as long as circumstances allow.

Besides, even if there are no customers, he can continue to research Three Cup Chicken; in short, he won't be idle.

He thought for a moment and then added...

"I'll prepare less food, so you don't need to come with me. Go back and rest!"

"No thanks!" Tiger was the first to shake his head and refuse: "You're short-staffed here. If anything happens, I can help."

"I need to shoot some footage for you!"

Li He pointed to the equipment set up around them.

"I...don't I have to let you taste it? Aren't you still researching new dishes?"

Zhang Moli took a step forward and hugged Li He's arm:

"I'll keep her company!"

Fine.

Ling Yun looked around, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He recalled that in the past, whenever it rained at Wenji's shop, Wen Chong and the other person would say they had something to do and wouldn't be coming.

Now look what's happened, none of them are willing to leave.

Ling Yun sent a message to He Yu and then began preparing the steak for the night market.

This time he only prepared one hundred servings.

Once everything was ready, He Yu and his classmates arrived.

Ling Yun took a deep breath.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, I began preparing the braised dishes.

First batch: [Braised duck with decent flavor, A+++.]

Second batch: [Braised duck meats, already well-seasoned, A++++.]

……

He cooked five pots in a row.

From now on, I'll leave everything to Zhang Moli.

Unfortunately, no miracle occurred this time.

The highest rating a dish can get is only A++++. Forget about a god-level dish, it didn't even reach the limit of six A's.

"Let's eat first!"

Ling Yun let out a soft breath, suppressing his disappointment, and quietly said to himself, "It would be strange if divine-level dishes were so easy to make."

Li He and Zhang Moli brought over plates, and Ling Yun cut up the larger pieces like duck legs, which they then served to the classmates He Yu had brought.

After settling all the students in,

A few people then gathered around the table and began to savor Lingyun's braised duck products.

Tiger made the first move, grabbing a leg and gnawing on it with a crunch.

One bite and his mood immediately improved considerably, his eyes narrowing into slits:

"Wow, this duck leg has a slightly spicy flavor that makes you want to keep eating it!"

"Delicious, delicious!"

Li He, Zhang Moli, and He Yu ate heartily, their cheeks bulging and their hands piled high with bones.

Ling Yun did not sit at the table, but stood to the side and observed silently.

Most boys like to eat meat in large chunks.

They would prioritize larger cuts like duck legs, as these are meaty and quickly fill their mouths with duck meat, offering a satisfying and unforgettable meaty experience.

Girls like to eat small pieces of duck.

They nibbled on the duck parts bit by bit, preferring to start with parts like the wings and neck, mainly to savor the aroma, and they ate with great relish.

Through observation, Lingyun also summarized his experience:

Large pieces of meat need to be tenderized to satisfy those who want to eat large chunks of meat;

The parts with less meat may require a stronger flavor.

It's like eating crayfish.

People always sip some of the broth, enjoying the complex flavor.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ling Yun.

Perhaps I shouldn't have put all the parts in one pot of braising.

Other shops can serve braised dishes like that, but that's because they don't pursue the ultimate taste.

But I'm pursuing the ultimate taste.

So, should the braising liquid for the four parts of duck—neck, body, wings, and legs—be different?

Ling Yun thought about it and it made more and more sense.

He turned around and went back to the food cart, where he began to set aside the tougher parts of the duck, such as the neck and wings, and prepared four pots of braising liquid with gradually increasing proportions of spices. He then placed them on the pots one by one to start cooking.

Flames leaped up and licked the bottom of the pot, and the braising liquid inside began to slowly bubble.

After taking good care of these braising liquids.

The students outside had almost finished eating.

"Thank you, boss!"

The students, their faces glistening with oil and their lips still greasy, thanked Ling Yun in unison before leaving, and many promised to come back to support him in the future.

"Don't rush off!"

Ling Yun raised his hand to stop everyone and pointed to the other braising pots:

"There's still a lot here, take some back with you, it tastes good even when it's cold."

He cooked all one hundred ducks in the morning.

These dozen or twenty people ate less than thirty-five, and more than half of them are still left.

He Yu had already been thinking about getting closer to Ling Yun, and now, seeing so many ducks, his eyes lit up and he immediately had an idea:

"Boss Ling, how about this, we'll take them back for you and distribute them at the school to help you promote the business. It won't be a free lunch!"

His suggestion was quickly approved by everyone.

"OK!"

Li He's eyes lit up; she had been worried about not having any material to share: "I'll go with you."

Ling Yun didn't care.

As long as the food isn't wasted, that's fine.

Everyone pitched in to start packaging, and soon all the braised duck products were packed into small bags.

He Yu and Li He led more than ten students, walking towards the school in a lively atmosphere.

It's lunchtime now.

After discussing it with Li He, He Yu headed straight for the No. 1 canteen, which was the busiest in the school.

They didn't have a table either.

A dozen or so people stood in a row, like a human wall, and shouted when they saw someone:

"Hey classmate, come on, have a leg!"

"Free samples of braised dishes from the Chef's Steakhouse in the night market!"

Some people even called their friends:

"Don't ask so many questions, come to the first canteen, your godfather has some delicious food for you!"

He Yu knew quite a few people at school; out of ten people he passed by, he could call out the names of one or two.

Soon, many students each had a small bag.

After the news spread.

In just half an hour, they distributed all the braised dishes from dozens of ducks.

Inside the first canteen.

Li Wen walked in carrying a small bag.

He didn't usually like braised duck, but since it was free and the other person had already stuffed it into his hand, he didn't refuse.

However, he didn't have much hope.

That's the taste of braised food.

He doesn't have the habit of watching TV while eating braised food.

According to usual practice,

Li Wen ordered a bowl of ramen and returned to his seat.

He first slurped down several large mouthfuls of noodles, then drank two large gulps of soup to fill his stomach, before slowly opening the bag.

In the bag he was holding, there were five or six pieces of duck meat and a pair of duck wings.

He first picked up a piece of duck meat, dipped it in the ramen soup to get some flavor, and then put it in his mouth.

Hmm? The flavor is quite strong!

There wasn't much duck meat in the piece, but he finished it in two bites and still felt unsatisfied. He even lowered his head and took a big sip of the broth from the bone.

A mixed smell wafted over, causing him to frown slightly.

The ramen soup got into it, and the flavor got a bit mixed up.

However, after the mixed flavors of the broth, he could still taste a seemingly pleasant base aroma.

Li Wen took another piece from the bag, this time without dipping it in the soup, and put it directly into his mouth.

He pondered it carefully for a few seconds, then his eyes suddenly lit up.

It tastes great!

It tasted better than any braised duck he had ever eaten in his memory.

Chef's Steak, right?

He pushed the ramen bowl in front of him away, placed the bag of braised food in front of him, lowered his head, and began to eat earnestly.