Chapter 644 The days are still long

Chapter 644 The days are still long

Children were even more eager to get the cakes, with crumbs on their lips and bright smiles on their faces. Orders for the cakes came in like a tide that day, and word of mouth spread before the store even opened.

Preparations for the opening were in full swing. The decoration was a fusion of Chinese elegance and Arabic style. The carved railings and painted buildings were painted with camel shadows in the desert and flowers in the oasis. Bilingual staff training was carried out. The service etiquette took into account the customs of both sides. Arabic mint tea was served with Chinese snacks to break the ice and warm up the atmosphere. The opening was auspicious. Firecrackers and traditional Arabic drums sounded together. Diners poured in. Sichuan dishes were improved and shined. Mapo tofu was less spicy and more fragrant to suit local acceptance. Kung Pao chicken was added with raisins and chopped dates, which made it more sweet and sour. With the newly created sesame cakes, diners were satisfied and a cross-cultural delicious bridge was firmly built.

The charity work promoted in parallel has taken deeper roots. In the kitchen of an African village, Qi Tongwei personally demonstrated how to make simple Sichuan dishes, teaching women to make use of limited ingredients to create new dishes. Soybeans are turned into spicy dried tofu to supplement protein; potatoes are shredded and fried into a hot and sour flavor to whet the appetite. Children sit around, staring at the steaming pot. They cheer when they learn to use chopsticks to pick up food. Their nutrition improves, they grow taller, and they are more energetic in school. There is more laughter in the village, and the smoke from cooking is filled with hope.

In the European refugee camp, the cooking training class is bustling. The unemployed start by cutting vegetables. They are clumsy at first, but gradually become experts after being patiently trained by Qi Tongwei. They learn the complex seasoning of Sichuan cuisine and make signature dishes such as fish-flavored pork shreds. They set up stalls on the street, and the aroma attracts passers-by to stop. They have a skill to make a living and regain confidence in life. The tent area is filled with fireworks and vitality. Refugees of different skin colors are connected by Sichuan cuisine, and they taste each other's cooking skills. The barriers are melted in the sharing of delicious food.

Over the years, the restaurant has grown in size around the world. The Asian branch incorporates local fruits and vegetables. The Southeast Asian branch has mango sticky rice with Sichuan-style coconut curry chicken. The South Asian branch uses curry leaves to season traditional Sichuan cuisine, creating a new taste. The Australian branch combines the advantages of seafood, and the innovative dishes of Sichuan-style lobster and spicy abalone have become popular. The South American branch uses peppers against peppers, and the local peppers are integrated with the spicy spirit of Sichuan cuisine. The secret sauce is popular on the streets. The taste buds of diners around the world are fascinated by Sichuan cuisine, and cultural exchanges are carried out enthusiastically at the table.

Qi Tongwei became an ambassador of food culture. He traveled to various countries and attended food festivals and cooking summits, sharing the stories of Sichuan cuisine and his innovative ideas. The younger generations of the family inherited his legacy. Dawei expanded the e-commerce platform, making Sichuan seasonings accessible globally, and live-streamed cooking lessons that attracted millions of viewers. Xiaowei integrated world ingredients with Sichuan cuisine in the R&D center. New dishes such as "Thai Tom Yum Sichuan Ramen" and "Mexican Chili Pork Burrito" were frequently introduced, constantly surprising diners.

Looking back on the past, from a small street shop to a global catering empire, Qi Tongwei knows that every step is the result of hard work. In the future, he will not be afraid of unknown challenges, because delicious food is a universal language and kindness is an eternal beacon. He will lead the restaurant to continue to break through the waves, let the light of Sichuan cuisine shine forever, and warm every table to the end of the world. The legend of friendship and deliciousness will be intertwined, which will be continued from generation to generation and will never end. The journey home to destiny has already been painted with brilliance by love and persistence.

As restaurants have blossomed around the world, Qi Tongwei's name has been closely intertwined with Sichuan cuisine culture and shines on the world's food map. Under the neon lights of bustling cities or in the streets of quaint towns, the unique Sichuan flavor always attracts diners in droves. The restaurant is bustling with people of different skin colors and accents sitting around the table, feasting on the spicy and fresh taste.

Qi Tongwei has never lost himself in the hustle and bustle of success. Every morning, at dawn, he would dress in plain clothes and walk to the kitchen to personally check the freshness of the ingredients. He would twist the leaves with his fingers and look as sharp as a falcon. When bargaining with suppliers, his stubbornness seemed to have returned to the beginning of his business. He calculated every penny carefully, just to keep the authenticity of Sichuan cuisine and the reputation of the restaurant. When the kitchen staff saw him coming, they all stood in awe. They stir-fried faster with the spatula in their hands and their knife skills became more and more skillful. They knew the boss's strict standards, but they were also grateful for his unreserved teaching of cooking skills. From controlling the heat to mixing the secret sauce, Qi Tongwei taught them everything he knew. Under his polishing, this kitchen team is like an elite division, and they are invincible in the world of food.

At this moment, two flights from the other side of the ocean cut through the sky, rushing towards this familiar yet unfamiliar land. On the plane, Gao Yuliang's wife Wu Huifen and daughter Gao Fangfang sat by the window, their expressions solemn and mixed with some complicated and inexplicable melancholy. Gao Fangfang has long lost the cuteness and liveliness of the girl in the past. The sorrow between her brows seems to be able to squeeze out water. Looking at the surging sea of ​​clouds all the way, tears are about to burst out several times. Wu Huifen beside her patted the back of her hand gently, her eyes were also slightly red, and she tried to stay calm, but the slightly trembling fingertips still revealed the sadness in her heart. After Gao Yuliang's incident, the days in a foreign country were like a lonely leaf, rootless and helpless. All the things in the past seemed like a dream bubble, which burst at the first poke, leaving only a heart full of scars.

Qi Tongwei learned that the two had returned, and he stayed up all night. He went to the airport early in the morning, looking a little anxious and expectant in the crowd. His tall figure in the past has now become a little more vicissitudes, with eye-catching silver hair on his temples, but his eyes are still fiery. When Wu Huifen and Gao Fangfang appeared, time seemed to freeze at that moment. The three of them met each other's eyes, and the memories of the past flooded like a dam. Gao Fangfang ran over first, bursting into tears, and threw herself into Qi Tongwei's arms, choking and shouting: "Uncle Qi..." Qi Tongwei hugged her tightly with his arms, like an old bird protecting a chick, patting her back and murmuring comforting words. Wu Huifen then came closer, tears streaming down her face. Qi Tongwei let go of Gao Fangfang and looked at Wu Huifen. Thousands of words to say were stuck in his throat. Only two people who had experienced many vicissitudes of life were left hugging each other tightly and sobbing silently. Travelers around them hurried by and cast a few surprised glances, but they could not dilute the strong atmosphere of sadness and joy of this reunion.

Back at home, the house was quiet and solemn, with the aroma of tea wafting in the air. Qi Tongwei was the first to break the silence, his voice hoarse but sincere: "Sister-in-law, Fangfang, you have suffered so much over the years. I am... deeply saddened by what happened to my eldest brother, but I can't do anything about it." Wu Huifen raised her hand to wipe her tears and sighed: "Tongwei, the past is the past, and now only a few of us are still thinking about the right and wrong. When I was abroad, I often thought, if I could have persuaded Lao Gao and helped him..." At this point, she choked up again. Qi Tongwei's eyes were dim, he shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Brother has been so strong all his life, and his obsession is too deep. Who of us can really stop him? It's just that things in this world are unpredictable and fate plays tricks on us." Gao Fangfang interrupted with red eyes: "Uncle Qi, I understood a lot of things after my father passed away. He had ambitions in his heart, but he took the wrong path, and caused you to worry about it." Qi Tongwei stroked her hair gently: "Fangfang, don't say that. Uncle and your father have known each other for half their lives, and their friendship is hard to break. Now that he is gone, I will take good care of you for him. There is still a long time to come."