Chapter 722 - 574: Smells So Good
Chapter 722 - 574: Smells So Good
The young guy who was washing vegetables with him earlier quickly brought cheese and cream from the fridge for Shi Wangyue.
Another young man who was slicing vegetables also offered a few cloves of peeled garlic and a bowl of sliced onion strings.
"Thank you."
After receiving the necessary items one by one from their hands, Shi Wangyue walked over to a stove and asked the young man near it, "Are you using this stove right now?"
The young man quickly stepped back, "Mr. Shi, you go ahead and use it first."
Shi Wangyue then took down a milky white oval cast iron pot from the wall, placed it on the stove, lit the fire, and added oil—all in one smooth motion.
Then he sautéed the thinly sliced garlic and onions until fragrant, added pumpkin and stir-fried it, and poured the cooked pumpkin into a lemon-yellow baking dish.
Next, he turned around and went to the wall with various kitchen tools hanging, grabbed a small-hole grater suitable for spices, and a grater specifically for cheese, and finely grated cheese and seasoning into the baking dish.
The elite group from "Starry Night" willingly stayed in the kitchen, preparing lunch for everyone personally, not only because the stir-fries from the bed-and-breakfast weren’t particularly special.
Another reason is that the kitchen design of "Lost in the Wild" is very enticing for cooking.
The dining room’s scenic window looks out onto green mountains and fields, providing anyone working inside a perfect natural landscape painting.
The camphor trees outside the window are evergreen all year round, swaying gently with the breeze effortlessly.
The kitchen is fully equipped, and each pot, bowl, and dish is aesthetically pleasing, clearly showing the owner’s thoughtfulness.
In such a kitchen, cooking becomes a pleasure.
Therefore, when teammates suggested cooking for themselves, many people flocked to the kitchen. Those who could cook did so, while those who couldn’t helped out.
Anyway, when Shi Wangyue entered the kitchen, many people were already in there.
As a result, when he started making baked pumpkin, quite a crowd gathered to watch.
Some clever ones hid in corners where Shi Wangyue couldn’t see them, secretly messaging the internal chat group—
[Mr. Shi is making baked pumpkin for everyone!]
[???]
[Is your brain okay?]
[Mr. Shi???]
[Are you kidding? How can a miracle worker like him possibly cook?!]
[Are you just making stuff up? If you want us to help, just say so—]
The elite who initially revealed the news didn’t even bother to retort, stepping back a few paces to hide in Shi Wangyue’s blind spot and took a video of him carefully grating cheese, sending it to the group.
"Oh my God!"
Someone suddenly exclaimed in the tea room of the villa hall.
The people originally sitting together chatting all turned to look at him.
The young man also realized he might have been a bit exaggerated.
But it was hard not to be shocked after just watching the video.
He immediately widened his eyes, pointing at his phone to share with those around him, "Mr. Shi just went into the kitchen with a pumpkin to cook for everyone!"
[???] the crowd around.
So, the entire "Starry Night" team-building group became aware—
The divine had descended to earth, savoring worldly delights, and was in the kitchen cooking.
Employees who saw the small group messages instantly felt excited.
It was hard not to want to see how the great Shi was cooking.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Yiyi had no such hesitations; if he wanted to see, he just went to see.
Leaving his teacup, he shuffled in his slippers to the kitchen.
Having once lived briefly with Shi Wangyue, he knew Shi Wangyue could cook.
But he noticed that every time Shi Wangyue cooked, it was always healthy meals like oatmeal, bread, boiled vegetables and chicken breast, or shrimp salad.
At most, he would add a steak.
Although it tasted good, eating like that over a long time wasn’t something he was used to.
He wasn’t like a young child, not a disciplined Puritan.
He indulged in all of life’s temptations: wealth, beauty, fame, food, and sleep.
He couldn’t suppress his desires for long periods.
Whenever he needed to adjust his weight, he would join Shi Wangyue in eating healthy meals.
Most of the time, he preferred social dining elsewhere.
Thus, he had never seen Shi Wangyue make any substantial dishes.
So, when he heard from subordinates that Shi Wangyue had just brought a pumpkin into the kitchen to cook, he was curious about what dish he would make with such a large pumpkin for so many people today.
Soon, he found Shi Wangyue in the kitchen, surrounded by a crowd near the oven.
"What are you cooking?" he asked loudly.
The group of amateur cooks and helpers immediately moved aside to make way for him.
"Ding..."
A clear sound indicated that Shi Wangyue’s first batch of baked pumpkin was done.
Someone nearby immediately handed him a pair of brand-new cotton gloves, and after putting them on, Shi Wangyue opened the oven under everyone’s anticipation—
The entire kitchen was instantly filled with a rich aroma.
"It looks delicious."
"Smells so good!"
"Looks great!"
"It must taste amazing while it’s hot." Yiyi was the first to approach Shi Wangyue, looking at the baked pumpkin in his hands with a longing gaze.
Slightly glancing at him, Shi Wangyue, holding a dish of baked pumpkin, said to a young man who had witnessed his cooking process, "Can you bake the remaining pumpkins?"
"I can." The young man quickly replied after a brief surprise, "Mr. Shi, you should rest back in your room if you’re tired, and leave the rest to me."
The pumpkin Shi Wangyue brought earlier was particularly large, and he intended to make plenty.
He cut and stir-fried the whole big pumpkin, resulting in four baking dishes filled with the semi-finished product.
Therefore, apart from the freshly baked pumpkin dish in his hands, three more dishes were left unbaked.
After nodding, Shi Wangyue brought his baking dish to the center island.
Then from the cabinet below, he took out two small bowls and served two bowls of the baked pumpkin, saying, "Enjoy the rest while it’s hot."
With that, he left with the two bowls of baked pumpkin.
"..." Yiyi.
Although a bit disappointed, he still joined the surrounding subordinates in rushing towards Shi Wangyue’s remaining large portion of baked pumpkin on the island.
It was truly delicious!
Everyone pitching in, everyone enjoying.
That day at noon, the baked pumpkin made by Shi Wangyue received unanimous praise from everyone.
...
After lunch and a nap,
Some of the men went to the stream to catch fish, a few adventurous team members donned their jackets and headed for the mountains to explore, others continued to relax at the bed-and-breakfast, and some curious ones went around the area in small groups to eat, stroll, and take photos.
In short, the "Starry Night" team-building group found this style very relaxing, making everyone feel comfortable.
Everyone was free to choose according to their preferences. 1314
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