CHAPTER 796: CHAPTER 402: SLACKING OFF (PART 3)

"I’ve been thinking carefully at noon and felt that my status has been a bit off these two days."

"I’m so anxious to perfect the Four Happiness Rolls, making a large number of failed ones every day, but I haven’t even understood what the finger technique truly is."

"This might be the reason why the last two points of skill level in my Intermediate Finger Technique have been stuck for over two days without any progress. Making snacks shouldn’t be like this. Even if I’m not in a rush, I’m still a bit too focused on achieving qualitative change through sheer quantity, without stopping to think."

Qin Huai spoke earnestly; what he said to Tan Wei’an was heartfelt, without a single lie.

Tan Wei’an was dumbfounded.

"So..." Tan Wei’an started to doubt himself, "Actually, I’m in a pretty good state. I’m relaxed every day and don’t think about leveling up some so-called skills you imagine through massive practice."

"No wonder Master Zhou sometimes praises my good mindset."

Qin Huai: ...

That probably wasn’t a compliment.

According to Qin Huai, Master Zhou from Zhiwei Restaurant occasionally likes to be a bit sarcastic.

Qin Huai finished eating the lotus root powder balls, put down the bowl, and felt a bit thirsty from the sweets, wanting to drink some tea to soothe his throat.

Just as Qin Huai was looking around for the teapot, Su Qian appeared from the corner with a cup of warm tea.

Once again, Qin Huai marveled at how versatile Su Qian was, as he took two big gulps from the teacup.

Su Qian didn’t leave; he stood next to Qin Huai, as if considering something, and only after Qin Huai finished his tea did he slowly ask, "Master Qin, I accidentally overheard a bit just now. I wanted to ask, how long are you planning to stay at Huang Ji this time?"

Qin Huai thought maybe Zhiwei Restaurant was busy and urged Su Qian and others to return, saying, "I might have to stay at Huang Ji for a while longer. You heard earlier, I can’t perfect the Four Happiness Rolls anytime soon."

"I plan to consolidate for at least another 20 days here at Huang Ji, and then I’ll return to Yunzhong Restaurant. I can’t be away for too long either."

"Your exchange period should be about to end too, right? Do you have a scheduled return date?"

"We’re not in a hurry. Last night, my uncle told me to spend more time learning from you and not to rush back." Su Qian said with a smile, "Actually, I wanted to discuss something else with you."

Qin Huai displayed an attentive expression.

"Although I’ve never studied Cloud Pattern, our Master Zhou at Zhiwei Restaurant can make Cloud Pattern Snacks."

"Huh?" Qin Huai seemed to have guessed Su Qian’s meaning.

"As far as I know, there are many types of Cloud Pattern snacks, each with different directions, schools, and even different difficulty techniques. If you feel your current finger technique isn’t enough to make Four Happiness Rolls, you could try some simpler Cloud Pattern snacks or simpler Cloud Pattern techniques."

"You might gain something."

"If you’re interested in this, I can ask Master Zhou tonight if he’s willing to exchange techniques with you."

"However, Master Zhou definitely won’t want to leave Zhiwei Restaurant, so if there’s an exchange, you’ll probably have to make a special trip to Zhiwei Restaurant."

Qin Huai was delighted: "Really? Is that a bit too presumptuous?"

"Of course, it’s fine. Our Master Zhou usually likes to exchange with other chefs. We have many chefs from other places come to Zhiwei Restaurant for exchanges every year."

"Then I’ll trouble you to ask for me."

"But next month there are more chefs coming for exchanges, so Master Zhou might not have time. I’ll first inquire about this month’s possibilities for an exchange, alright?"

"Of course!"