Chapter 63
Chapter 63: Aftermath (2)
Jo Minjoons voice was filled with determination. He wouldnt know if it was a normal food truck, but right now they were in the middle of a mission. If they sold everything to a wealthy fan, then at that time it wouldnt become a competition between chefs, but between the more popular ones.
So because of the fairness, it was the right decision to have declined Rachels golden bell.
But the result of that was that Rachel had to wait for them to finish the business. And because of that, the one who got more nervous was the youngest PD, Robert. A figure that cant be out of the american business circle, no, the worlds business circle was right besides them. In that situation, if Robert didnt feel pressured then his liver would be really small.
Rachel didnt mind Robert and brought the tuna avocado norimaki to her mouth. Because the laver that was for kimbap uses was processed many times, it had just a suitable feeling. It wasnt tough, nor crunchy. From the tuna that was mixed with mayonnaise was felt a faint aroma of balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; in the texture of the avocado, a hidden fresh aroma, and the abundant oil flavor caught the overall balance.
Each time you chewed, the laver sticked in the ceiling of your mouth, and the rice grains roamed cutely and tickled your tongue. The aroma of the tuna was felt in all the mouth, rather than only the tongue. It was tasty. Maybe it was because it was seasoned with kelp water and vinegar, that the rice was felt fresh and deliciously, and the result of that was that it didnt make you tired of any flavor even if it was mixed with anything.
It as a flavor that sticked to the basics. Of course, using the balsamic mayonnaise was like a fresh try, but it wasnt the important point. The important point was they handmade the mayonnaise themselves and tried to put the efforts and dedication in this small norimaki.
They have the basic heart of a chef.
Rachel looked at Jo Minjoon that was standing in front of the counter with warm eyes. Even at a glance, he had a face that was full of exhaustion, but at the same time, the smile in his face to the customers didnt have a trace of lie. She rather liked that.
Um..Do you want to drink mojito?
No, im okay. Green tea is plenty for me.
Rachels eyes shined seriously. Jo Minjoon couldnt help but flinch at that moment. It was difficult to explain that what he possessed was the ability of the system, and not an absolute taste. However, it also wasnt true that he did have an absolute taste. Jo Minjoon slowly opened his mouth. He didnt want to have her as an enemy, so his voice also became gentler.
An absolute sense of taste has never appeared until now. So im not certain as to what that is. And because of that, I can only be careful when someone asks me if I do have it. I can only feel the composition of the ingredients a little more clearly. Thats the most correct answer I can give you.
.Right. You will. I understand what you are talking about. Then, I will also change the question. Im sorry. After getting older, I have just gotten stickier.
Rachel smiled as if she was ashamed. And then, continued speaking.
When you eat, how do you feel?
Contrary to what he was expecting, Rachel asked him a not detailed question. Jo Minjoon fell in his thoughts. He didnt know why, but he wanted to give the sunbae in front of him a more correct answer. Perhaps, it wouldnt be the answer she would be expecting for, but at least he wanted to be more sincere than ever at this moment.
First, I analyze. Whats in it, how was it cooked, whats emphasized in. Enjoying the flavor comes after that.
.So you can know all of the ingredients in the analysing phase, right?
Yes.
That wasnt a lie. Rachel looked at him for a long while with a face he couldnt guess what she was thinking about. Her face was filled with a lot of emotions. Happiness, sadness, regret, sorrow Just as the amount of wrinkles in her face, those emotions were felt deeper and denser. Rachel wanted to say something with a teary face, but decided not to. And then, said in a low voice.
.right, if its you, it may be possible.
Yes?
No, im sorry. Because of my age, I keep talking alone. Thank you for your answer. Keep devoting yourself. Until the day you become a single chef as a whole. You will probably become a good chef.
Me.
Jo Minjoon opened his mouth. Then licked his lips after hesitating and asked with a wavering voice.
Saying that I will become a good chef, is it because im sensitive in tasting?
That was a really important question for him. He couldnt just get happy when people praised him for his absolute sense of taste. Because there was a difference in the ability people thought he had, and reality. And because of that You will succeed because you have your absolute taste. Those words couldnt move him at all.
Rachel just looked at Jo Minjoon. Under her blonde hair, there were a lot of wrinkles under her eyes.
Norimaki, I ate well. I think that it was a dish which your, and your teammates attitudes were buried. You all like cooking, right?
Everyone nodded unconsciously. Rachel said.
If you do like it, anyone can become a good chef. Because this world doesnt betray hard work.
Blessed bastard.
After the night business while they were on the road to return to chicago, Anderson said.Jo Minjoon didnt talk back. Because Anderson had grumbled about this for more than ten times. Anderson seemed to be quite envious that Jo Minjoon received Rachels attention. Jo Minjoon let out a sigh.
You also talked quite long.
Even after Rachel had finished her business, they had talked for a while about this and that. Of course, it felt like it was because she was concerned of Jo Minjoon, but even so she wasnt the kind of person to ignore the sights of the youths that were passionate about cooking. Jo Minjoon just closed the heavy eye lids.
He was exhausted. The interest of the people, the responsibility as a team leader, all of those were making him feel heavy. Honestly speaking, when he got in charge of being the team leader, he had never thought that it would be this hard.
However, expressing that in front of other people felt too oppressive. No, it was uncertain calling it oppressive. Explaining it a little more precisely, it was closer to constraint. He had to do well so he didnt prejudice his team, he had to choose the location well, he had to design the menu well, had to suit their tastes, had to popularize it.
If you put it one by one separately, it would be a simple thing. However, when all of those were put together, his thoughts and responsibility could only get bigger.
Actually, it was mostly because he was the kind of person that felt a strong sense of responsibility. Normally, he would only leave it to destiny, do as he can, think like that. However, Jo Minjoon wanted to reach the destination with the boat he boarded with his teammates.
Am I too greedy?
Huh? What?
No, its nothing.
At Peters question, Jo Minjoon shook his head and replied. He looked at Peter. Now that he looked, it hasnt even been one week since he was afraid of being edited in the broadcast, but compared to Peter of that time, he was showing quite a composed form. Maybe his sloppy advices had calmed his heart.
I only have to grow myself.
Jo Minjoon smirked and looked outside the cars window. They were leaving Madison and heading to Chicago. And Chloes and Hugos team would also be running there right now. The last day, everyone will work in the same place. That was what the director had planned for the last 7th day.
Will I be able to see Kaya again?
He was also curious as to how Chloe and Hugo would be doing. Would they also be exhausted as a team leader like him? It was at that moment when he wanted to get some sleep. His handphone vibrated and he lifted it. It was a message. That came from Kaya.
[ Kaya : When are you arriving? We already arrived. ]
[ Me : In about one hour. ]
[ Kaya : Look forward to it. Because I will end the likes of norikami. ]
This message that wasnt gentle at all, made her feel so girly. He felt like his pain was alleviated a little. Jo Minjoon replied back with a lighter mood.
[ Me : Its not norikami, but norimaki. ]
The reply came back immediately.
[ Kaya : Its an error. ]
[ Kaya : Its not that I didnt know. ]
[ Kaya : Ah. Its really not it. ]
[ Kaya : Do you think that there would be people that know it as norikami instead of norimaki? ]
[ Kaya : Are you ignoring me right now? ]
Jo Minjoon didnt reply back
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