The Emperor’s Cook

The Emperor’s Cook

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00:00The head chef actually burned the meat, and there simply wasn't enough time to roast it again.

00:04At this moment, the dishwasher stepped forward. He suggested steaming the meat first before

00:07roasting, and even laid out the specific steps. Wrap it in cloth and cook it in spiced broth,

00:11because broth can transfer heat to the meat much faster. As soon as he finished speaking,

00:15the chef scolded him for overstepping his bounds, saying this could never work. But the head chef

00:19actually took his advice. He had the chefs follow Akiyama's method, quickly dividing each step among

00:24the assistants. He even made an exception and had Akiyama help make the sauce. Akiyama calmly took

00:29on the task, and under everyone's shocked gaze, he displayed extraordinary knife skills,

00:33with movements so swift, and knife work so exquisite that it amazed everyone.

00:37The old head chef witnessed Akiyama's progress, and the roasted meat made using Akiyama's method

00:41was indeed incredibly tender. So he promoted Akiyama by one level. He became a prep cook.

00:46The first thing he did after his promotion was to write a letter to his wife with the good news,

00:49telling her he was working hard to climb up the ladder. He promised that once he was capable,

00:53he would come for her as soon as possible. Akiyama, who used to be carefree and irresponsible,

00:57not long after becoming a kitchen apprentice. His wife became pregnant, and to shoulder his

01:01family responsibilities, he wanted to achieve the position of chef. To get promoted quickly,

01:05he needed to learn more skills, and when he inquired, he learned that to reach the position

01:09of chef, it could take four to six years. So he returned the reward money the embassy head chef

01:13had given him for finding the wallet, and asked for the opportunity to learn cooking from him in

01:17his spare time. The head chef initially wanted to politely decline, citing professional ethics.

01:21But Akiyama knelt down and said he needed to support his wife and child. So he had to become a chef

01:25earlier than others. The head chef was moved by his determination, and finally agreed to let him

01:30learn. From then on, Akiyama began learning cooking at the embassy kitchen, while continuing to wash

01:34dishes and do odd jobs at the old kitchen, lying that his brother was sick whenever he went out to

01:38learn. He ran between two kitchens, learning, never slacking off for a single day. And hard work

01:42always pays off. After secretly studying hard, he finally succeeded in getting promoted today.