Chapter 172 Cut off the beard
Mainly because they heard that it was just a bowl of noodles, those in the crowd who were close to Manager Xiang sneered in their hearts, thinking that this woman was overestimating herself and trying to attract attention.

"What's this oil-splashed noodles? Is that edible? Some people don't think that cooking will taste good if they just add a little more oil, that's really ridiculous."

She said this on purpose. One of the reasons why Master Wu’s wife’s cooking was not delicious was that she was reluctant to use oil.

Gu Wan just smiled faintly and didn't try to argue.

The flour used in this state-owned restaurant is of top quality. It is the best flour on the market. Gu Wan used warm water with salt water to knead the dough.

After kneading the dough, apply oil on the surface of the dough, then cover it with a bowl and let it rest for about half an hour.

While the dough was resting, she chopped the green onion, ginger and garlic into fine pieces, and then prepared the sauce for later use.

After the dough has rested, cut it into small pieces and apply oil on both sides of the pieces again.

After the water boils, you can start pulling the noodles.

Pulling noodles is a technical job. Pulling them too thin or too thick will affect the taste of the final oil-splashed noodles, but Gu Wan's movements are simply smooth and flowing.

It was simply dazzling to watch. After the last wedding noodle steamed bun, Master Wu once again witnessed the skills of Gu Wan's wrist. Even he, who had been busy in the kitchen for decades, was deeply impressed.

When the noodles are almost cooked, throw the washed bok choy in and cook together. When they are cooked, take them out and put them in a bowl.

In fact, it is better to use rapeseed to make oil-splashed noodles. If it were not out of stock in the kitchen at the moment, Gu Wan would have reluctantly used Chinese cabbage instead.

Sprinkle with green onion, ginger, garlic and chili powder, then pour hot oil on it. Along with the "sizzling" sound, a overbearing aroma instantly spreads in the kitchen.

"What a nice smell, what's that?" Just at this moment, Manager Xiang walked in again from outside.

He is an expert in his field and he is best at calculating people's hearts.

He first scolded Master Wu harshly, giving him enough time to think. Manager Xiang is now back to receive the results.

But the first thing I smelled was this fragrance. Master Wu must have been injured and couldn't cook, so where did this fragrance come from?
The employees of the restaurant told him what had just happened. Manager Xiang was stunned. He couldn't believe that he was about to finish the job but someone suddenly showed up and took advantage of it.

Naturally, there were those who were in his group who didn’t believe that Gu Wan was really a good cook and poured cold water on him: “Maybe it just smells good, but it may not taste good.”

Manager Xiang wanted to agree with this, but the aroma continued to spread out, tempting the people standing in the lobby to also have appetites.

The group hurried to the back kitchen, and at the kitchen door, they saw Master Wu eating noodles with his left hand with difficulty.

Even so, the expression on his face was satisfied and happy.

Master Wu caught sight of Manager Xiang coming in from the corner of his eye, but deliberately ignored him and instead enjoyed the food in front of him with an even more exaggerated expression.

In fact, it can be regarded as his true reaction. The noodles are chewy and the spicy taste fills your mouth when you take a bite.

It’s a simple pasta dish, but it’s so addictive.

At this moment, Master Wu finally understood what his master said when he was teaching him:
“It’s not the ability to cook complicated and tedious dishes that counts as talent. It’s the ability to make the simplest ingredients into something delicious that represents the true standard of cooking.”

It's a pity that he has never been able to do it. Fortunately, this little girl gave him a wake-up call today. Master Wu knows that even if he lives to old age, he still needs to learn.

After he finished a big bowl of noodles, Master Wu laughed loudly, then pointed in Gu Wan's direction and said, "I've found someone to temporarily replace me."

There was no need for further words. Gu Wan directly made another serving of oil-splashed noodles for Manager Xiang.

Anyway, the materials are ready, and she can get up quickly.

Manager Xiang watched helplessly as Gu Wan made another serving of so-called oil-splashed noodles on the spot. When the fragrant noodles were placed in front of him, he knew his plan would not succeed without even taking a bite.

He picked it up and took a sip, and Manager Xiang felt even more complicated. The taste was so good that even Master Wu might not be able to make it, let alone his wife's brother.

He had long known that Master Wu knew a young girl who was very knowledgeable and had connections, and he even used a backdoor to agree to have vegetables delivered to her every day.

Manager Xiang originally turned a blind eye to it. He himself came from a poor family, and there was no need to be too fussy about the girl earning some hard-earned money for the villagers.

However, he did not expect that such an insignificant little girl would make what he had been thinking about for a long time come to nothing.

Master Wu on the other side did not let him go and deliberately asked: "Manager Xiang, how does this taste?"

He couldn't say to the manager that the food wasn't tasty, but it was impossible for him to just admit defeat.

His wife's elder brother has been eyeing the position of master chef here for a long time, and his wife has been whispering in his ear for a long time, plus Manager Xiang also wants to help his family.

So he deliberately said, "This noodle tastes better than the one made by Master Wu. Aren't you afraid that he will not only take your place temporarily, but also directly replace you?"

After saying this, Manager Xiang actually regretted it. He shouldn't have done such a mean thing and tried to sow discord between others in front of them.

It’s true that his instigation was somewhat successful, and Master Wu’s heart was indeed a little moved.

Gu Wan quickly explained: "I have a formal job now, even though it's just in the kitchen of the commune, it's still a stable job. It's just that our commune is not that busy, so I can be transferred here by taking half a year off. Master Wu, don't worry, I will give up my position as soon as you are better."

The reason why she deliberately didn't say it was a small kitchen was to tell Manager Xiang that she was indeed capable of taking over the position of master chef.

As for the explanation later, it was to Master Wu, and Gu Wan pretended to be shy and added: "I just started dating someone recently. My partner is not young and his family is well-off. We will get married in the spring, and then I may not work anymore."

In this day and age, there is no such thing as long-term love. Dating for half a year and getting married is considered long.

These words immediately touched Master Wu's heart, and he was even more unconvinced that Gu Wan would maliciously occupy the seat and not leave.

This is probably what most people think in this era. Girls don’t need to be very capable. The most important thing is to find a good home.

However, the person that Gu Wan mentioned was not in such a good situation at the moment.

After several days of travel, the four of them finally returned to the capital. Perhaps Fang Miaolan was holding a grudge there, and it was the last pride of the Fang family that supported her.

When she finally returned to the capital, the place she was most familiar with, and especially saw her beloved old father, Fang Miaolan recalled Qi Yanming's vicious words.

He was so angry that he fainted on the spot.