eurekapd Chapter 145 Palace Banquet
Chapter 145 Palace Banquet
Duan Heng decided to become a cook.
However, after this decision, there is a lot to bear.
In everyone's perception, Duan Heng, as the crown prince and successor to the royal palace, has a noble status and should do a job that matches it.
However, he chose to become a chef. This choice seemed inconceivable to others and attracted countless ridicule and doubts.
People were whispering behind their backs, with disdainful smiles on their faces.
They thought that the job of a cook was menial and lowly, and incompatible with the status of a prince.
The servants in the palace were also confused and helpless about Duan Heng's choice. They were worried that such behavior would bring shame to the palace.
But King Pingnan gave him great support.
Therefore, Duan Heng was not shaken by the ridicule of others. He firmly pursued his interests and dreams.
He was concentrating on cooking one delicious dish after another in the kitchen, studying his cooking skills carefully and not missing any details.
However, every time he walked out of the kitchen and faced everyone's strange looks and ridicule, he was inevitably hurt deep down in his heart.
Despite the pressure and ridicule from the outside world, Duan Heng still firmly believes in his choice.
He believes that through hard work and talent, he can break traditional concepts and give people a new understanding of the profession of chef.
He endured silently and proved his worth with practical actions.
Duan Heng stood in the kitchen, wearing a simple chef's uniform, but exuding confidence and concentration.
He skillfully selected fresh ingredients, and the knife in his hand danced quickly on the chopping board, cutting the ingredients into uniform chunks or strips.
The fire was blazing and the hot oil in the pot was sizzling. Duan Heng put the cut ingredients into the pot, precisely controlling the heat and time, stir-frying, frying and roasting, and every movement was smooth and elegant.
His eyes were focused and sharp, as if he could see the subtle changes in every dish.
He carefully seasoned the dishes with just the right proportions of salt, sugar and sauce, making each dish exude an alluring aroma. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of various ingredients, making people salivate.
Duan Heng is like an artist, cooking every dish with great care.
He not only pays attention to the taste, but also the color and the beauty of the presentation. He puts the stir-fried dishes on exquisite plates and embellishes them with vegetables and flower petals, making them look like exquisite works of art.
In the kitchen, Duan Heng perfectly combines deliciousness and art with his cooking skills, making people's taste buds dance on their tongues. His cooking skills undoubtedly make him an excellent chef.
Zhang Xianxian widened her eyes and looked at Duan Heng who was like a fish in water in the kitchen, and a feeling of sincere admiration surged in her heart.
Duan Heng's technique of cutting vegetables is skillful and neat, and every cut is just right, as if he is creating a work of art.
The flames on the stove were dancing, and the ingredients in the pot gave off an enticing aroma as he stir-fried them.
Zhang Xianxian couldn't help but wonder what kind of love and practice allowed Duan Heng to have such superb cooking skills.
Duan Heng was cooking with great concentration. His expression was serious and earnest, as if he had put all his energy into this dish.
Every movement is smooth and natural, with a unique sense of rhythm.
Zhang Xianxian stood quietly aside, attracted by Duan Heng's cooking skills. She suddenly realized that cooking is also an art, and Duan Heng is the one who can bring this art to its extreme.
Duan Heng stood in the kitchen, his eyes focused and determined.
Once, he was obsessed with love, and now, he has transformed that obsession into a passion for cooking.
He gently picked up the knife and skillfully cut the ingredients into even pieces.
Each cut is precise and powerful, as if carving a precious work of art.
His movements were smooth and natural, without any hesitation, and it was obvious that he had mastered the skill.
The kitchen was filled with the aroma of various ingredients, but Duan Heng seemed completely unaware.
His eyes were always on the dish in his hands, and he carefully felt every step and every detail.
He is no longer the young man troubled by love, but a craftsman who devotes himself to his career as a chef.
In his eyes, cooking is not only a job, but also a love and pursuit of life.
He wants to use his own hands to bring delicious food and happiness to people.
This persistence will become the driving force for him to keep moving forward on the path of being a chef.
Duan Heng received the invitation letter from the emperor and felt both excited and nervous.
He was well aware of the importance of this banquet and was determined to do his best to showcase his culinary skills.
Entering the palace's kitchen, Duan Heng was shocked by the dazzling array of ingredients and exquisite kitchen utensils in front of him.
He carefully selected fresh ingredients, handled every step meticulously, and cooked every dish with heart. The kitchen was filled with various aromas, making people salivate.
The emperor and his guests sat around the magnificent dining table, looking forward to the feast.
Duan Heng presented a series of delicious dishes in front of them, which drew bursts of admiration from everyone.
The emperor was very pleased and praised Duan Heng's cooking skills. The guests also gave him thumbs up.
Duan Heng felt extremely honored that his efforts were recognized.
This experience in the palace will become an unforgettable page in his life.
During this banquet, Xie Shiwan found the taste very familiar when she was eating. She might have known the truth of the matter.
Xie Shiwan looked at the food in front of her, with mixed emotions in her heart. She originally thought that this was Ah Cui's caring concern, but now she knew the truth, all of this was arranged by him.
Her eyes fell on the food box, as if she could see Duan Heng's mind and calculations through it. She felt disappointed and heartbroken, it turned out that in his eyes, she was just a chess piece that could be used.
Xie Shiwan slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She knew that she couldn't let this emotion affect her judgment and actions.
The food in front of her was still exquisite and tempting, but she had lost her appetite. She put the food box aside and decided to find Duan Heng to face it all.
The moment she saw Duan Heng, Xie Shiwan's eyes became firm and calm. She looked straight into his eyes, expressing her disappointment and anger without disguising herself.
"Why do you do this?" Her voice trembled a little.
Duan Heng tried to explain, but Xie Shiwan interrupted him. "I don't need an explanation, I just need the truth."
Duan Heng looked at her silently and finally admitted his arrangement. He told her his purpose and motive, but Xie Shiwan no longer believed anything he said.
"From today on, everything between us is over." Xie Shiwan turned and left, leaving Duan Heng there, full of regret.