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=Yummy Yummy Yummy=

=Episode 26=

You want to work?

Yes, it's me.

So sloppy.

Where did you work before?

I was in Fenglin Town.

Why did you come to Yong'an?

There are more opportunities

in Yong'an.

It's hard to find work in Fenglin Town now.

I see.

You couldn't make it in Fenglin, huh?

Let's go.

Where are we heading?

To Juxian Alley.

Wait.

There are so many places.

Why Juxian Alley?

With your qualifications,

it's hard to find work elsewhere.

Recently, the Shen family

has been leading the recruitment.

Everyone's following suit.

There are fewer slave trades now.

You can try to recommend yourself.

Question: Is it the Shen family

who's running Shen's Diner?

- Yes. - I won't go there.

I can't go there.

How can I?

I won't.

Don't worry.

Shen's Diner isn't hiring.

Many people want to go there.

You won't be chosen.

Another question.

Which other diner has copied

Shen's Diner's recruitment method?

Yunlai Tavern.

Yunlai Tavern?

Right.

(Yunlai Tavern)

Name.

A Dou.

What?

A Dou.

How strange.

A Dou?

What's the surname?

Just "A". Is that okay?

Why?

Any pimples on your face?

Aside from being dirty,

he's fine.

Just like in TV shows.

A fake beard is enough as a disguise.

Today,

we need someone to lead the horse

and show the way for Mr. Lu.

You need to be with him often.

Be quick-witted.

Definitely.

When Mr. Lu makes tea,

you need to watch the water.

That's being quick-witted.

Hey, let me do it.

I'm good at this; you take a break.

Here, Mr. Lu.

Here.

- Sorry. - Go.

Give me another chance.

I'm not usually like this.

I was just too nervous.

I'm usually very quick-witted.

Quick-witted?

Give me another chance.

- Let's talk this over. - Leave.

With food and lodging,

I only need 10 qian a month.

We can't give you that.

Mr. Lu.

Eight qian will do.

We can't give you that.

Five qian, then.

Just leave.

I don't care about salary.

Mr. Lu.

Wait.

Go sign the contract.

Tidy up your hair and beard.

Thank you, Mr. Lu.

But my body and hair are given by my parents.

I can't just damage them.

I'll just wash up.

Rest assured.

I'll be spotless.

Is that okay?

Come on.

This way.

Mr. Lu,

this man may be foolish,

but he'll do for a meal.

Aside from the Chunyan that Feng Li bought,

there's no such bargain anymore.

Also,

for the Competition next month,

don't we

need a new face?

(Shen's Diner)

Mr. Shen, you called for me?

Yu San.

I've prepared a few dishes.

Sit and taste them.

Come on.

In other places,

we can only eat after the diner is closed.

That's nonsense.

Once you're in Shen's Diner,

you're not just an employee;

you're family.

Stop wasting time and sit.

Taste these stir-fries

and give an honest evaluation.

Come on.

Why are you so kind to me?

That's kind?

People should treat each other this way.

It's normal.

Maybe I need to reshape

your understanding of relationships.

Also,

look at how thin you are.

You must've suffered a lot in the past.

No one treats a slave like this.

What?

Aren't you a commoner?

Why a slave now?

It doesn't matter.

Even if you are a slave,

it's okay.

We'll find a way to redeem you.

Do you know Deyuan?

She was deceived

by Manager Feng from Yunlai Tavern,

signed a Slave Deed,

and became a slave.

But we managed

to redeem her.

No, I was just joking.

Don't joke about that.

Come on.

Here.

Have a try.

Sure.

How is it?

Not bad,

but

nothing special either.

These are stir-fried dishes.

In our dynasty,

it's something groundbreaking.

Before us,

outsiders had never even seen it.

A revolutionary way of cooking.

Mr. Shen,

I've always thought

that the dishes you stir-fry

all taste pretty much the same.

At first, customers find it novel

because they've never

had it before.

But after a while,

to put it simply,

they're just ordinary.

What?

If there's nothing else,

I'll get back to work.

Not bad.

Not bad.

Just

ordinary?

You want to learn cooking from me?

Of course.

A man's word

is his bond.

I don't care

who you are.

I'll be strict no matter what.

Bring it on.

No problem.

How great.

Milady, just take a look.

I won't go.

Just one look.

Come on.

Take a look.

Mr. Shen has worked so hard

for the Competition.

He's giving it his all.

San.

Here.

Take this.

You're working two jobs now.

You deserve this.

If you want to practice this,

you should up the ante.

Grandpa, you can do it.

Grandpa, you're amazing.

Grandpa, are you okay?

I'm exhausted.

You scared me.

Mr. Shen is trying so hard

to impress you.

The Competition is quite a spectacle.

(Culinary Master Competition) Yong'an is known its for food.

Today, the famous chefs of Yong'an

are all going to compete.

(Guixiang Tavern, Yunlai Tavern) Juxian boasts delicacies.

All the chefs in Juxian Alley will compete.

Councilor Kang from the Ministry of Rites

is the best food connoisseur in Yong'an.

(Yunlai Tavern) Whoever gets a good word from him

is the top in Yong'an.

Last year,

the winner was

(Guixiang Tavern) Yunlai Tavern.

(Hermit Suxin)

(Jinxiu Tavern)

Aren't you going to watch?

Shen Jianshe is going to compete.

Why does that concern me?

I'm not going.

- What are you doing? - Let's go.

- Don't drag me. - Let's go.

(May wealth come) I won't go.

I'm not going.

We're here to make friends through food

and select the culinary master.

How fortunate we are

to have

Chancellor Meng's presence.

To be invited by Councilor Kang

is my honor.

You're not only here

but also set the topic for the chefs.

That's kind enough,

and you even brought Mr. Lin.

This truly overwhelms me.

How dare I accept such praise?

Alright.

Don't make him nervous.

After 40 years,

you're still so polite.

We deserve

each other's respect.

You understand food the most.

You've spent a fortune

on fine cuisine.

With the younger ones around,

don't say that about me.

The people matter to the ruler;

food matters to the people.

A good dish can solve

a thousand worries.

By promoting the way of fine food,

Councilor Kang is also serving the people.

Look, look.

Mr. Lin

truly understands me.

The Competition hasn't started.

Why don't we look around,

Anran?

Of course.

Excuse me, thank you.

Excuse me.

Mom, over here.

Come on.

Jicai,

no need to hold me.

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

- Father. - Grandpa.

Fengxia,

you came.

I knew you would.

I didn't come to see you.

Jicai, let's go over there.

Mother.

- Let's go. - Grandma.

- I... - Let's go.

Grandpa, you can do it.

Grandma, their dishes are so strange.

True.

I haven't seen anything like it.

Lady Jingwen.

Thank you.

Anyway, Anran

is about to be engaged to Lady Jingwen.

No need to talk about this.

When I left the court,

Chancellor Meng confirmed it,

saying Anran is about to become

his grandson-in-law.

Mr. Meng will set

the topic of this year's competition.

All chefs,

prepare dishes accordingly.

Once the dishes are ready,

the connoisseurs selected by Councilor Kang will taste them.

Each connoisseur can cast a chopstick.

(Shen's Diner) The one with the most chopsticks

(Guixiang Tavern) will win.

(Yuelai Diner, Hermit Suxin)

After the topic is given,

you must prepare the dishes

in an incense stick of time.

This year's topic is:

In youth, we meet with joy.

At 20, we feel shy.

At 50, we see the world.

In old age, we envy the mayfly.

Jicai, what does this topic mean?

What is this about?

It feels like an open topic.

Please choose your ingredients

and create a delicious meal.

(Culinary Master Competition)

How do we make the dish?

Based on a poem?

Yes, that's it.

Your dad isn't smart enough.

I don't think he can come up with anything.

Mayfly?

Look, Lady Jingwen is taking something.

A piece of tofu.

What can she do with that?

Yes, that's exactly it.

This idea is wonderful.

Everyone else has figured it out.

Why is your dad still standing there?

What is he picking?

He...

Your dad...

I'll go over there.

Grandma.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, coming through.

Shen Jianshe,

why are you taking whatever everyone else takes?

Why copy others now?

I don't know what to take.

I just took a bit of everything.

Can't you use

your own mind?

- Ma'am. - Think.

Don't interfere with the chefs' cooking.

Please step back.

Sorry.

Youth is the time of studying,

30 marks adulthood,

and then it's 50

and old age.

What is this topic about?

Shouldn't Mr. Lin know?

Why hadn't he come and told us?

That's cheating.

Right.

Have you decided?

What is a mayfly?

Jicai, help your father think.

You set this topic

to let the chefs infuse the flavors of life

into their dishes.

Am I wrong?

You're being mysterious,

but he's already

seen you through.

I chose him.

Of course, he's good.

What?

You're planning again?

You're joking.

In the Competition,

everyone has their own plans

to win.

Mr. Lin, you keep staring at me.

Is there something on my face?

♪Feast begins, joy within♪

♪Heart has love, happiness arrives♪

♪Those you long to see are all here♪

♪Those you miss, come quickly♪

(Guixiang Tavern)

♪Most joyful is still this taste of home fare♪

♪Feast begins, golden cups and fine wine spread under moonlight♪

♪Feast begins, rare delicacies and ocean flavors fill the tables♪

♪Feast begins, smiles must bloom like spring♪

(Yunlai Tavern)

♪You're here, I'm here, the present is worth cherishing♪

♪Feast begins, family matters and endless chatter come again♪

♪Feast begins, happy laughter makes wrinkles bloom joyfully♪

♪Sour, sweet, bitter, spicy. Though tastes never change♪

♪Yet life is always worth your warmest embrace♪

♪Open your heart, topics get livelier♪

♪Winds and rains come, love even the daily rice and salt♪

♪Feast begins, together through all days and seasons, we stay♪

(Yuelai Diner)

♪Though tastes never change♪

♪Yet life is always worth your warmest embrace♪

In youth, we meet with joy.

Stop wandering, hurry up.

Grandpa.

At 20, we feel shy.

At 50, we see the world.

There's something about a mayfly.

Even now, I don't know

what a mayfly is.

Hurry up.

There's not enough time.

I know.

I think...

I think I remember something.

Tell me if I'm right.

Studying,

growing up,

reaching one's 50s,

and getting old.

Isn't this a person's whole life?

You've become smart.

- Isn't it? - Yes.

So, this is a dish about life, right?

Hurry up.

- Keep going. - That's right.

I get it.

I get it now.

Grandpa is amazing.

This is easy.

What's wrong?

But how should I

make a dish about life?

You...

Hurry up.

What a mystery.

He's driving me crazy.

- Grandpa. - Keep going.

- Go for it. - Keep going.

Keep going.

- Go for it. - Keep going.

Keep going.

Go for it.

Keep going.

Go for it.

Always telling me to keep going.

You all went to the Competition,

leaving me here alone to wash.

There's not even a meal.

Keep going.

Sir, are there new dishes?

I can't even finish all these.

No need to wash.

Come here.

Mr. Lu has an important task for you.

That's great.

Mr. Lu is finally putting me to good use.

Just go ahead and trust me.

I won't let Mr. Lu down.

Alright, stop wasting time.

You

infiltrate the Competition.

When someone's dish looks good,

figure out a way

to knock over all their dishes.

Just knock them over?

That...

That's too low-class.

Low-class?

That's how I made my way up.

What's low-class about it?

Feel free

to use your own method.

Anyway, no one can surpass Yunlai.

No, you...

You...

(You bunch of villains.)

By the way...

Take this.

Are you

crazy?

No.

I've been sitting for too long.

Just stretching my limbs.

- It's okay. - Stop.

I forgot to tell you

to embarrass

the Shen family.

Otherwise,

it won't satisfy Mr. Lu's grudge.

Also,

if this doesn't go well,

Mr. Lu will make you pay.

Your eyes are wide open.

Go.

How...

Why is Mr. Shen moving so slowly?

Has he decided what to do?

With his pace,

everyone will finish before he does.

Just make something.

Go watch over there.

Wait for my signal later.

Hurry up and go.

Go.

Dad, you can do this.

That smells so good.

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

Yangyang.

- Yangyang. - Yangyang.

Keep it down.

You human trafficker.

I'll make you pay.

Let her go.

Let her go, let her go.

Let her go.

I'll make you pay.

No, no, stop.

Gongcai.

What are you doing here?

Gongcai.

This...

What happened?

Why are you like this?

Don't talk.

Don't call me.

- Who? - I'll leave.

I'll explain later.

What's going on?

Chef Shen.

If you want to practice this,

you should up the ante.

I'll explain later.

I'll tell you later.

Gongcai.

Shen.

- Dad. - Is it Gongcai?

Grandpa.

Is your hand okay?

Was that Gongcai just now?

(Anyway, Shen Jianshe hurt his hand.)

(That works, too.)

You...

Your wrist is swollen.

Stop this.

Let's go to the clinic now.

Fengxia, Fengxia.

Listen to me.

I'm really fine.

- Don't worry. - Mr. Lin.

I'm not in pain anymore.

Your hand can't do this.

You have to go to the clinic.

Look at how swollen it is.

Trust me.

- Uncle. - I'm fine.

How's your hand?

Thanks for your concern.

My father has an old injury.

He just hurt it again.

It's okay, Mr. Lin.

I can hold on.

Shen,

after so long,

you haven't come up with a dish.

You don't even know what to do.

Your wrist is so swollen.

Why still compete?

No need to hold on.

Just go to the clinic already.

Please, go to the clinic.

Even if you start now,

it's too late.

Dad, let's quit.

Yeah, go see the physician.

Right, let's quit.

Let's go to the clinic.

Uncle,

it's better not to force it.

Fengxia,

I think I know what dish to make.

For half my life,

I've been a failure.

I've caused a lot of trouble for you guys

and made so many mistakes.

I've been preparing for the Competition

for a long time.

Really.

The result doesn't matter to me.

I just want a chance

to prove myself in front of my family

that I can do it.

Okay.

Then be careful.

You can do this.

Alright.

You can do this.

Grandpa, go for it.

You can do this.

(Culinary Master Competition)

(Yuelai Diner)

(Hermit Suxin)

(Guixiang Tavern)

(Yuelai Diner)

(Jinxiu Tavern)

(Ruifu Tavern)

(Culinary Master Competition)

Hermit Suxin

presents four bowls of plain soup,

each with a different flavor.

There seems to be a deeper meaning.

To have Councilor Kang my dishes,

I dare not be careless.

The noodle slices in the first bowl

are as tender as new leaves,

placed in a soup of honeysuckle

and sophora flowers.

Like a newborn baby's

third-day bath,

symbolizing rebirth.

So, it's called Rebirth Soup.

How wonderful.

In the second bowl,

you put cherries

in the soup?

Let me guess.

The cherry season...

Cherry...

Isn't it time to reveal results?

You saw through everything.

This is called Success Soup,

symbolizing passing the exams.

Interesting.

You're trying to incorporate the most important moments of life

into these dishes.

In the third bowl,

there are lotus seeds,

longan, and white fungus.

It should be called

Family Soup, right?

Exactly.

It's to wish for kids.

Good.

Is this tofu thread?

The soup in the fourth bowl

has a different flavor.

Not very tasteful.

Because this one

is to commemorate separation,

symbolizing the end of life.

The flavors of life

are all in this Four-Flavor Soup.

I see.

How wonderful.

Every dish from Guixiang Tavern

is inspired by a poem.

The wind has turned the grass green,

bringing spring to purple and red buildings.

Only the lotus, accompanied by green leaves,

unfurls and closes as naturally as it can.

Only the chrysanthemums can withstand the cold.

When it blooms, the morning is filled with an aroma.

When snowflakes drift into the house,

I sit and watch the green bamboo turn white.

Good.

Good.

These four dishes

represent the four seasons.

Yes.

(Yunlai Tavern)

This is amazing.

It's a kind of splendor

that I've never seen before.

The fish.

The carving work.

They're

the most expensive dishes here.

Yes.

I can't even bear to destroy it with a bite.

Please.

Are these

six home-cooked dishes?

Actually, this is one dish

called Six Bowls.

The chef usually puts

the dishes that are hard to forget

on one plate.

It's your diner

that makes the pork dish

(Shen's Diner) what it is today.

The others are nothing special.

The taste must be very homey.

The more homey it is,

the more precious it is.

After a family has worked all day,

they come home

and sit around a table,

sharing the Six Bowls.

When eating these dishes,

there is no taste of loneliness.

The Six Bowls don't need to be special,

as long as the family likes them.

Before coming to the Competition,

I also thought about winning first place

to prove myself.

But when I picked up the knife

and started the fire to cook,

all I could think of

was the flavors my family likes.

My son loves meat.

My daughter

and Deyuan

love the dishes I stir-fry.

My beloved wife

likes some small seafood.

My granddaughter Yangyang

loves desserts.

There is also a special family member

who loves rice tofu.

At this moment,

the result doesn't matter.

Not at all.

If I have to choose one dish

to represent life,

I would say

this dish

must be the one that my family and I often eat,

must eat,

and have eaten.

A family is always together,

enjoying every meal.

That is the most important thing

in life.

You've made it.

(Shaoguang's Food Notes)

(Luxury Soup; Here comes the hearty dish)

(Beef, mutton, deer, rabbit, pigeon, goose, fish)

(A "one-stop" feast of delicacies)

♪Feast begins, joy within♪

♪Heart has love, happiness arrives♪

♪Those you long to see are all here♪

♪Those you miss, come quickly♪

♪Having roamed mountains, lakes, and seas♪

♪Most joyful is still this taste of home fare♪

♪Feast begins, golden cups and fine wine spread under moonlight♪

♪Feast begins, rare delicacies and ocean flavors fill the tables♪

♪Feast begins, smiles must bloom like spring♪

♪You're here, I'm here, the present is worth cherishing♪

♪Feast begins, family matters and endless chatter come again♪

♪Feast begins, happy laughter makes wrinkles bloom joyfully♪

♪Feast begins, together through all days and seasons, we stay♪

♪Sour, sweet, bitter, spicy. Though tastes never change♪

♪Yet life is always worth your warmest embrace♪

♪Feast begins, joy within♪

♪Heart has love, happiness arrives♪

♪Those you long to see are all here♪

♪Those you miss, come quickly♪

♪Having roamed mountains, lakes, and seas♪

♪Most joyful is still this taste of home fare♪

♪Sometimes I sigh too♪

♪What is most worthy of hope♪

♪No matter how grand the future♪

♪It always circles back to the kitchen stove♪

♪Family from afar, join us for a meal♪

♪Traveled south and north, heart is still here♪

♪Time passes far too fast♪

♪Life is only once, we must all welcome it warmly♪

♪Feast begins, golden cups and fine wine spread under moonlight♪

♪Feast begins, rare delicacies and ocean flavors fill the tables♪

♪Feast begins, smiles must bloom like spring♪

♪You're here, I'm here, the present is worth cherishing♪

♪Feast begins, family matters and endless chatter come again♪

♪Feast begins, happy laughter makes wrinkles bloom joyfully♪

♪Feast begins, together through all days and seasons, we stay♪

♪Sour, sweet, bitter, spicy. Though tastes never change♪

♪Yet life is always worth your warmest embrace♪

♪Open your heart, topics get livelier♪

♪Winds and rains come, love even the daily rice and salt♪

♪Feast begins, together through all days and seasons, we stay♪

♪Though tastes never change♪

♪Yet life is always worth your warmest embrace♪

♪Feast begins. Life is always worth your warmest embrace♪