Chapter 0004: Rescuing People in the Early Morning
God bless, I hope I am not too late, as Shen Long silently prayed while going upstairs. When they arrived outside the Liao family's door, Bo Zai stepped forward to knock, but after several knocks, no one answered.
Sichuan Zhengxing Garden? The owner of Manhan Lou in the movie, isn't he the one who plays the father of Yuan Yongyi and claims to be a descendant of Sichuan Zhengxing Garden?
Oh no, the regular medication I brought is gone, I just want to buy some. Shen Long had the driver take him to Huadu Hospital, casually bought some cold medicine and then returned to the White Swan Hotel
There isn't much good tea at home, so please don't mind it. Lin Chang poured tea for the two of them, curiously observing Shen Long. It was quite unusual to have a foreign journalist come to interview her husband.
Mr. Shen, this is Master Liao's partner, Lin Chang. If you have any questions regarding Mr. Liao, you can ask her.
The First Chef Competition? Shen Long quickly climbed up the pole.
"Mr. Shen is feeling unwell? If you turn here, you'll reach Huadu Hospital in just a few minutes by car. Let me take you there," Bozai said with concern.
With the introduction of Bo Zai, Shen Long smoothly arrived at Liao Jie’s home. Just as Su Ziwen had guessed, Liao Jie was currently preparing for the competition and was not at home. Only Lin Chang, who was heavily pregnant, was alone in the house.
"No problem, I will have my apprentice take you there. He has also met Master Liao, but Master Liao should be preparing for tomorrow's competition now, so you will probably only be able to meet his colleagues and family." Su Ziwen waved over a young man in his twenties, "This is my apprentice, you can call him Bozai."
When leaving, I specifically requested the car and driver from yesterday. On the way, Shen Long again used the interview as an excuse, saying he wanted to hear Lin Shang's expectations for the competition. Bo Zai and the driver, having never seen how foreign reporters work, did not suspect anything and directly drove the car to the foot of the Liao family's building
Back in the car, as the driver started the engine, Shen Long turned around and asked, "Bo Zai, are there any good hospitals nearby?"
Upon entering, I saw that the bedroom door was not closed. Lin Shang was on the bed, crying out in pain. Fortunately, her clothes were intact, so there was no inconvenience. Shen Long quickly called out, "Bo Zai, hurry and help take her to the hospital!"
"Yangzhou Tower? This Master Liao Jie is a chef of Huaiyang cuisine? As a chef of Huaiyang cuisine, to achieve such a status in the territory of Cantonese cuisine, Master Liao must surely possess exceptional qualities, right?" Shen Long pretended not to know the details about Liao Jie and said.
This method is quite good. Upon hearing this, Lin Chang's expression visibly improved. After inquiring about Liao Jie's situation, Shen Long stood up, preparing to leave. "Ms. Lin needs to rest now, so I will not disturb her. I will come back to interview both of you after Master Liao's competition tomorrow"
Is Ms. Lin about to give birth soon? Why is there no one at home to take care of her? This is not good, is it?" Shen Long asked with concern, noticing the size of her belly, which indicated that she was in a state of imminent labor. It must be that the absence of anyone at home delayed her trip to the hospital. Lin Chang lived on the third floor, making it inconvenient for her to go downstairs, which led to the unfortunate incident. No wonder Lin Chang felt so resentful after her miscarriage, leading her to leave Liao Jie.
Not good, Shen Long felt a sudden jolt in his heart, quickly pressing his ear against the door. This door was an old wooden one, with average sound insulation, and he could faintly hear the sounds of painful moans coming from inside the room
After enjoying Master Su Ziwen's culinary skills in the evening, he went to bed early, not forgetting to set the alarm clock before sleeping. The next morning at six o'clock, Shen Long got up, had breakfast downstairs, and by seven o'clock, he urged Bo Zai to take him over, using the excuse of wanting to interview the organizers of the competition early.
Not seeing the person in question is just as well, as the most crucial factor remains Liao Jie's wife, Lin Shang. After expressing gratitude to Su Ziwen, Shen Long requested a car from the hotel and headed to Yangzhou Lou with Bo Zai.
Moreover, Master Liao had previously triumphed over all competitors in the last edition of the Top Chef Competition, securing the championship title, which established his position as the top chef in Huadu! Before Shen Long could even ask, Su Ziwen had already mentioned the title of the Top Chef Competition.
Of course, one should seize such an opportunity to see it! Where is it? When does it start? This method has indeed proven effective; otherwise, how could one easily obtain so much information?
Both my partner and I are from out of town, and we have no relatives in Huadu, so it is not convenient to trouble our colleagues at the company... Shen Long could tell that Lin Chang still held some minor grievances against Liao Jie, but it had not reached the point of breaking up.
Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, Master Liao from Yangzhou Building will compete against Master Long Kunbao from Gangjiu Luyulou. Mr. Shen will inform me of the room number, and I will arrange for my apprentice to take you in. Su Ziwen felt a bit regretful; if it weren't for the distinguished guest tomorrow, he would also like to go and watch
"Oh no, it seems that Ms. Lin is about to give birth. We must hurry to save her!" Without waiting for Bozai to respond, Shen Long forcefully kicked open the wooden door.
Mr. Shen, you are mistaken. If Master Liao were only proficient in Huaiyang cuisine, he would not have such a great reputation. Su Ziwen said with a smile, Master Liao is skilled in many areas; not only is he adept at Huaiyang cuisine, but he is also quite knowledgeable about Cantonese, Shandong, and various other culinary styles. The key point is that Master Liao once studied under a former imperial chef of the Qing Dynasty, learning the art of the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast. Nowadays, there are not many people across the country who can prepare the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast; it is only Master Liao and a few descendants of imperial chefs from Sichuan Zhengxingyuan and the capital, as well as Hong Kong and Kowloon.
Today, I am mainly here to get to know people and also to familiarize myself with the place. According to the information revealed in the movie, this incident is very likely to occur tomorrow, so there is no need to rush for the time being
There is no way around it; it just so happens that there is a competition. I also heard about it at Yangzhou Tower. Everyone at Yangzhou Tower is filled with anticipation for Master Liao's performance in this competition. This time, Master Liao represents not only himself but also all his colleagues at Yangzhou Tower. People of this era place great importance on collective honor, so Shen Long wanted to use this statement to help Lin Chang alleviate some of her concerns.
Lin Shang invited the two of them into her home. Shen Long glanced around; although the room was not large, it was tidy and clean. Lin Shang was indeed a good wife
Well, the First Chef Competition is one of the top culinary contests in the country. This year marks the 19th edition. I had signed up to participate, but unfortunately, I was eliminated by Master Liao in the quarter-finals. Master Liao is probably preparing for the finals now. The finals will be held tomorrow, and Mr. Shen, if you are interested, you can go and watch it live. Seeing that Shen Long is interested in the competition, Su Ziwen decided to be a good person to the end. The finals will be held tomorrow, and Mr. Shen, if you are interested, you can go and watch it live. Seeing that Shen Long is interested in the competition, Su Ziwen decided to be a good person to the end.
"Alright, then I will try Mr. Su's morning tea tomorrow morning before I go," said Shen Long, changing the subject. "However, I would like to understand the situation of Master Liao now. I wonder if Mr. Su could arrange for someone to take me to Yangzhou Building or to Master Liao's home?"