My name is Lu Mingfei, not Lu Mingfei! - Chapter 365 Epilogue of 365: Twenty years later, the new generation (3)

Chapter 365 365. Epilogue: Twenty years later, the new generation (3)

Cassell is a well-known Western restaurant in Tokyo. Japan is a country that dates back to the Meiji Restoration and World War II. It has always been the place in East Asia that yearns for Western culture and life. High-end Western restaurants have always been popular. Favored by people of high status, for business cooperation, banquet invitations, and long-awaited gatherings, in addition to its own traditional Japanese style, high-end Western restaurants have always been the first choice.

Cassell is such a place. It is said to have a history of more than ten years. The future successor of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Prince Edward, grew up eating food from their family. The restaurant implements a reservation system and can only receive a limited number of guests every day. If they are not special customers, Often the queue will last three months.

The only special thing is that if a popular female star comes, there will always be a free table. For example, when national idol Saito Asuka came last week, she didn’t need to make a reservation at all, and the boss even cooked in person.

Female college students nearby also like to come here during parties, because the boss is an authentic foreigner who can speak more than a dozen languages. He has wheat-like blond hair, sea-blue pupils, a towering height, and the reputation of a high-end restaurant. As a chef and part-time boss, he is simply a male protagonist who only appears in Xiaoyan plots.

Unfortunately, it is said that this boss has long been famous. Many people said that they saw a red-haired girl coming in and out of the restaurant more than once. When the boss had a break, he would drive a red Ferrari out with her for a walk. Japan’s Ring Road They are often seen on the street.

Today, this restaurant has put up a Close sign early. It is not yet closing time, and the store is still brightly lit. The regular customers passing by took a few more glances, and they all knew that this was the boss who was definitely going to receive some friends today. This place is visited by foreigners every day, ranging from blacks to yellow-skinned to hairy people. In short, there are all kinds of people from all walks of life. I think the boss must have been a hero who wandered around the world, and he has friends all over the world.

The only customer was sitting in the restaurant, in the center of the lobby. Dining here was difficult to observe through the transparent window, and it was relatively private. This was almost his exclusive choice, and he would choose this place every time he came.

“Today’s ramen tastes a bit bland and the portion is much smaller.” Yuan Zhisheng commented calmly after swallowing a mouthful of thick soup.

It’s hard to imagine that in a Western restaurant, there will be a single item like Japanese ramen. This is Cassell’s repertoire and is not on the menu. Only a few customers know that such a thing exists here. There is a special dish in the kitchen every day. The pot of thick bone broth is cooked 24 hours a day.

“Your taste is becoming more and more picky. In the past, you couldn’t tell the difference between different ramen, but now you will talk to me about the taste and clearly point out what I have skipped.” Caesar sat at Yuan Zhisheng Opposite me, he was flipping through the Japanese magazine in his hand. After all these years, his Japanese still sounded like a second-hand sword, with a strong Western accent. “There was not enough seasoning in the store today. I didn’t have time to buy new ones. After all, I often There is only one person who comes to my place to eat ramen. This kind of cheap food cannot be regarded as the business goal of this restaurant, and it will lower the impression of customers on me.”

“I have tried other restaurants, but yours is the most authentic. I can’t help it.” Yuan Zhisheng swallowed the noodles with a big mouthful, making a slurping sound, which made people feel that the bowl of noodles was really delicious. “Dad, put it He has taught you all his skills, but you are running a Western restaurant. If I can open a ramen restaurant, I don’t need to come to your place so often, which always feels like a bother.”

Uesugoshi has been dead for more than ten years. His physical condition was already very bad. He was admitted to the intensive care unit a few days after the dragon’s blood degenerated. However, he managed to survive there for several years. At one point, he regained his senses and jumped around. After a while, he was sent back again within two months.

At that time, Caesar’s Western Restaurant had officially opened, and Uesugoshi had also been there. Since everyone was in the catering business, there should be a line of succession. When he was dying, Uesugoshi handed over the ramen secrets he had made for decades to Caesar, and then passed away. Since then, Caesar’s Western Restaurant has become Yuan Zhisheng’s canteen. Whenever Yuan Zhisheng misses his past life and things, he will come to visit, and Caesar will always prepare something that belongs only to him. There is also a pot for hanging soup stock.

“It is an honor to be able to host the heads of the eight Sheqi families. If it weren’t for you, I would have to pay a lot more protection fees and taxes every year.” Caesar said.

“You were not the Caesar who worried about daily necessities.”

“Doing as the Romans do, and living a stable life actually has different pleasures to a certain extent. For example, I meet different female college students here every day. Although many of them cannot be said to be particularly beautiful, each one of them will tell me something. I’m also happy to hear about interesting things around me, because then I feel like I’m still living in the past, when I was the youngest and most adventurous.” Caesar smiled, “Just eat that much today. If you are not in a hurry and still have something to do, you can wait a little longer, an old friend is coming.”

“Your old friend?”

“Also your old friend.”

The door was gently pushed open. After so many years, the man still maintained this habit, coming and going like an unpredictable breeze.

“Ladys and Gentleman! Long time no see!” Although there were only two people in the store, Lu Mingfei still opened her arms, like a female star on the red carpet trying to cater to her fans. Behind her, Chu Zihang slowly closed the door.

“We are indeed old friends.” Yuan Zhisheng raised his eyebrows and put down the chopsticks in his hand.

Caesar returned Lu Mingfei with a big hug. After not seeing each other for many years, he always felt that this girl’s time seemed to have stopped at the moment when she was twenty years old. The baby was already in high school, but this mother looked like Chu Yu Fei’s sister, if she wasn’t a lot more mature in her appearance, she could definitely slip into Ying Meng’s middle and high school after changing into school uniform. In fact, Chu Zihang stopped the car on the way here, and Lu Mingfei was even asked about Line by the young man while standing on the roadside.

“I feel like you’re going to be bald in a few years!” Lu Mingfei jumped up and touched Caesar’s forehead.

As an old friend, Lu Mingfei could easily tell that Caesar’s hairline had receded a bit, although in the eyes of others he had just changed from a sharp-edged young man to a sexy middle-aged man aged like Bacardi. Man, but in the eyes of old friends, the changes are indeed great.

“I heard that you sent your daughter to Japan to study, but you didn’t tell me in advance. Have you forgotten about me?” Yuan Zhisheng also opened his arms.

“Eri Yi told you, right? Anyway, she will always tell you, why should I bother you? The heads of the eight Sheqi families are very busy people, and it is difficult for them to leave.” Lu Mingfei Jumping up and down, he gave Yuan Zhisheng a long-awaited hug, “Besides, my kid has always liked you. There are photos of you when you were young on the bedroom table at home! I really want him to see it. You will definitely turn into a star-chasing idiot! That’s not okay!”

“Want one?” Chu Zihang took out the cigar box from his pocket. The logo was Caesar’s favorite Italian brand.

“Thank you. I have been quitting smoking for several years. If you still smoke in a restaurant like this, a little smell will leave a bad impression on the guests, whether it is yourself or the environment of the restaurant.” Caesar waved his hand, “Speaking of which But you actually started smoking?”

“No, I bought a box when I was passing through Italy. I wanted to give it to you as a souvenir. I remember you used to complain that Japanese cigarettes tasted too light.” Chu Zihang said.

“Where’s Noonuo?” After the two old men reminisced, Lu Mingfei immediately went to the kitchen and poked her head around.

“Driving her car to play in the snow in Hokkaido.” Caesar looked at Chu Zihang and then at Lu Mingfei, thinking of Nono, and he really felt it, “It seems like we are the only ones who are getting old. , the girls are still as crazy, playful and laughing as before.”

“Are people in their forties also called old men? According to the legal definition, this is considered to be in the prime of life!” Lu Mingfei laughed, and after she finished laughing, she started gossiping again, “How do you say it? Don’t you still plan to have a child? You see, the child from Yuan Zhisheng’s family is so old, and my daughter is so beautiful, do you and Noonuo really want to guarantee that we will live together for the rest of our lives?”

“You seem to care about this matter.” Caesar looked at Lu Mingfei with interest.

“When your cabbage grows up, you have to be careful not to be overtaken by pigs… I think with your and Nuonuo’s level, the baby will definitely be the best!” Lu Mingfei gave a thumbs up.

“But I heard that in Yu Fei’s eyes, his parents are very untrustworthy.”

“Which little bastard spread rumors about me?” Lu Mingfei instantly frowned.

“Eriyi said it when she came.” Caesar shrugged, “So you see, having a child will only increase your worries. After you finally raised it, you still have to worry about life-long events. It’s your daughter and you are afraid of being raped by bad people. Stealing, it’s a boy and he’s afraid of being unkind. As long as I don’t have it, there won’t be such a problem at all. Nono and I have already planned that when we get really old, we will close this store and go to Travel around the world until you die of old age on one of your journeys, and you can be buried anywhere in the world.”

“You have been a romantic person all your life.” Chu Zihang said.

“You have the nerve to say this! Learn from others!” Lu Mingfei used her elbow to stab her straight man. Chu Zihang just smiled silently and cast a helpless look at Caesar. You can just wink and say it, your wife is in charge of her own business, do you still need to ask me for help after all these years? Have you not made any progress?

Caesar escaped into the anteroom and began to work. Casell’s kitchen is divided into two parts, one is the back kitchen and the other is the front hall. The front hall is open and directly faces the guests. This is only used when a few distinguished guests come, so you can serve the guests face to face. It is also a pleasure to make their favorite meals and watch the master complete the delicious dishes bit by bit. You can learn something in every step of cutting vegetables, plating and seasoning.

Lu Mingfei also came to help. She has traveled all over the world over the years and almost vomited after eating airplane meals, so she developed a good habit of cooking by herself. She always has a simple set of equipment in her bag, even in the Sahara Desert. Can make a warm tomato scrambled egg. This is probably the Chinese food culture, after all, a good bite is hot.

“Are you okay, little girl?” There were only two people left at the dining table. Chu Zihang and Yuan Zhisheng clinked their wine glasses and enjoyed the sweet wine before the meal.

“He and Sakurai Kogure moved to Osaka and were responsible for establishing the second branch of the Sheqi Hachi Family in Osaka.” Minamoto said, “Although there is no such thing as the Dragon Clan now, past experience has taught us that eggs It’s not good to put them all in one basket, so the family decided to open a new battlefield in Osaka, so that they can support each other with the headquarters in Tokyo and divert daily chores.”

“It seems like you’ve had a good relationship over the years.”

“It should be considered a plain beauty, but that’s enough.” Yuan Zhisheng smiled, “You are also very different. At least you will take the initiative to start a conversation now, and you are not as cold as before.”

“People will always change.” Chu Zihang said.

“Yes, people always change.” Yuan Zhisheng nodded and looked at the little bit of red bottom left in the wine glass, “But sometimes I still miss the past, and I feel that that time was the one I loved most in my life. Time. Time is really a terrible enemy. When I had blood in the past, I would think about how I would spend my long old life. Now that I don’t have blood, I worry that I have already completed half of my life. I always feel that I still have more to say, but A lot of things can’t be recovered.”

“You have become a sad person.” Chu Zihang raised his wine glass, “Don’t think too much, I still like the old you more than now. A boy who is stubborn and moving forward is better than a man who is full of worries. “

“I really don’t know if you are trying to comfort or advise… But this is your style. It’s quite good. It’s a rare skill to be able to maintain this style for a lifetime.” Yuan Zhisheng gently clinked glasses with Chu Zihang.

Outside the Cassell store, the silver tag with Closer swayed, illuminating Chu Yufei’s face. Standing here, she could see familiar faces in the store. She hadn’t seen them for a long time. Pointed with anticipation. But now that people are here, they are a little reluctant to open the door.

“Don’t you plan to meet them?” Eryi lowered her head and approached Chu Yufei, whispering in her ear, “If we don’t meet this time, I don’t know when the next time will be.”

“My parents and those people must have had a very special time before, right?” She couldn’t hear the conversations of the people inside, but she could feel it from their behavior.

“So you don’t want to disturb them?”

“There’s one thing…” Chu Yufei whispered, “I always feel that if I go there, they won’t be able to chat like this. Some of the topics adults talk about don’t belong to me, and they can’t be talked about in front of me.”

What a sensitive child. Eriki touched Chu Yufei’s hair. Whenever she did this action, she would remember that someone had treated her like this before, but now she was the one who did it.

“Then let’s wait until we have the opportunity to meet in person again. A new store has opened in Shinjuku District. It claims to be the original Sichuan hot pot. Let’s go together and you can help me identify whether they are authentic enough.” Eriyi said.

“It’s not owned by the Japanese, is it? Sichuan hot pot is spicy and spicy. Japanese people don’t seem to like spicy food, so the taste is definitely not good.” Without any nostalgia, Chu Yufei turned around decisively, with long hair like a waterfall Nice pirouette.

At this time, Lu Mingfei raised her head and glanced at the door. Through the transparent window, Huiliyi waved to her gently and pointed to the person in front of her. Lu Mingfei immediately smiled understandingly and waved to her silently.