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"Ghost Teacher, you see, I will definitely agree to your request!"
At this moment, Dream Source and Xing Shifang also stepped forward to join the conversation, catching Lin off guard.
After some explanations from the two, Lin learned that the three of them were already acquainted. Several new residents had moved into the villa, and they all knew each other.
With that, they all became familiar with one another and began to chat happily.
As they talked, Lin noticed that it was getting late and he felt a bit hungry, so he suggested, "Ghost Teacher, since it's getting late, how about I make some dinner?"
Old Ghost looked up at Crimson and Azure Moons and nodded, saying, "It is indeed time for dinner. However, considering your poor cooking skills, it would be better if I took over!"
Old Ghost's words were quite sharp, making Lin awkwardly touch his nose. However, Old Ghost was speaking the truth; Lin's cooking skills were indeed far from impressive in front of him.
...
Old Ghost muttered, "What kind of kitchen is this? Look at your kitchen; how is it any different from an ordinary person's kitchen? It's simply a disgrace to chefs!"
Hearing Old Ghost's words, Lin clicked his tongue and thought: This is just an ordinary kitchen; the school provided these conditions. Could your kitchen possibly be any better?
Looking at Old Ghost in the kitchen, who casually tossed the cutting board aside and glanced at Lin as if he could see through Lin Xin's thoughts, he said, "Follow me; I'll show you my kitchen!"
Under Old Ghost's guidance, Lin arrived at Old Ghost's room. Old Ghost's room was right next to Lin's, diagonally across from his door—Room Six.
As the door opened, Lin and his companions simultaneously gasped in surprise.
Why Old Ghost can be a Ninth-Level Chef is absolutely due to his obsession with food!
The large room has been transformed into something unrecognizable; the entire living room has been cleared out and filled with various tables, while the walls are adorned with all sorts of knives, pots, and pans...
Walking into Old Ghost's room feels like stepping into the back kitchen of a restaurant, and not just any restaurant, but that of a luxurious hotel, equipped with all the professional tools one could need.
"This is..." Lin rubbed his nose, feeling that Old Ghost was indeed not wronged.
"This is what a good chef's kitchen looks like!"
Old Ghost puffed out his chest, strutting like an arrogant red-haired monkey as he walked into the room.
Lin Ta and the others quickly followed him inside, being cautious as they moved; if they touched anything, Old Ghost would surely lose his temper.
"You three, sit over there for a while. Watch Old Ghost prepare you a sumptuous dinner!"
Old Ghost casually pointed for the three to take their seats at the dining table. This part of the room seemed somewhat normal; it featured a long dining table for eight, made of red sandalwood with ornate patterns that gave it an antique and luxurious restaurant feel.
Lin Ta and the others obediently sat down as Old Ghost poured them tea—fragrant barley tea, said to be a specialty tribute tea from Old Ghost's hometown, which he only brought out for esteemed guests.
Xing Shifang, as a seasoned foodie, was also adept at tasting tea. He slowly sipped it and felt the flavor of bread-like barley tea spreading in his mouth; the rich aroma of the tea made him let out a long sigh of relief.
"Brother, this tea..."
With brightened eyes, Xing Shifang turned to look at Lin. Just as he was about to share his thoughts on the tea's flavor, he noticed that Lin was already lost in thought, staring intently at Old Ghost, who was busy cooking.
Following Lin's gaze, Xing Shifang suddenly stopped speaking.
Dream Source beside him was the same, staring blankly at Old Ghost. The three of them were somewhat dazed by Old Ghost's cooking style.
Lin's culinary skills were very flamboyant, enhanced by Martial Arts, making his cooking appear like a dazzling Martial Arts performance.
Old Ghost, however, was different. Contrary to his thin appearance, his cooking could be described in one word: steady!
Old Ghost moved skillfully around the kitchen, with various Kitchen Knives scattered across his countertop. Without even looking up, he could effortlessly grab a suitable knife.
His movements seemed slow, as he calmly sliced the meat in his hands, but upon closer inspection, each cut was precise, following the grain of the meat.
Currently, Old Ghost was working on a steak. He took three minutes to slice it slowly and then turned to place the cut steak into the oven.
He turned back to pick up another piece of meat. Lin couldn't recognize it at first but guessed it was Old Ghost's Special meat. However, just by looking at its tight texture, it was clear that this was a high-quality ingredient.
Old Ghost took a glass bowl nearby and poured in various sauces before placing the meat inside. He gently kneaded it with both hands, like a skilled massage therapist.
This was a display of a normal chef's culinary skills. Compared to Lin's flamboyance, it lacked much of the showiness; their cooking had been refined step by step.
Every movement appeared ordinary, yet due to slight differences in force, precise measurements of ingredients, and variations in cooking time, the distinction between exquisite cuisine and ordinary dishes emerged.
Next, Old Ghost continued to handle his ingredients at a leisurely pace. Although his actions seemed slow, they were meticulous; those subtle techniques made Lin feel inferior.
Old Ghost's Kitchen Knives were used casually. Unlike Lin who only used the Nine Heads set, he used whatever knife was available as if his choice depended not on the ingredients but on his position in the kitchen and his own mood.
What impressed Lin even more was Old Ghost's understanding of meat ingredients. He could suddenly shift the blade after cutting into the meat by three inches, slicing along the fibers with precision.
After watching the ingredient preparation, Lin pondered for a moment.
Old Ghost was someone very familiar with meat and quite dedicated to it. In just over twenty minutes, Lin had seen him handle five types of meat.
All of them seemed to be primarily meat-based; the vegetarian ingredients he used were pitifully few. Even when they were present, Lin felt they were merely for flavor enhancement or presentation.
Old Ghost also liked to prepare several dishes at once, perhaps a habit formed from years spent in the kitchen, enjoying the tension that came with time constraints.
Once the basic preparation stage was over, Old Ghost exhaled lightly and casually sheathed his knife.
His gaze suddenly became sharp, his eyes wide open, and then he pulled out a blowtorch from beneath the counter.
The orange flames flickered and danced.
"Come on, my beauties, let your charm shine!"
With a complete change from his earlier calm demeanor, Old Ghost acted like a madman, raising the blowtorch and starting to grill, an emotion called madness erupting in his eyes.
All of his movements transformed into an explosive display of flames!
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