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Chef Fang

Episode 3

Fang Mansion

Yishao,

why does your family own such a tradition?

Where are we going?

To drink with girls.

Excuse me?

To drink with girls. That’s for men only.

Say that again!

To drink in a brothel.

Brothel, you said?

I’ll kill you!

Why did you hit me?

How dare you

beat your husband!

I’m your wife. Why can’t I?

How old are you?

How dare you visit brothels!

Aren’t you afraid of getting sick?

How old are you? How do you know that?

Of course I know. My father had that habit, too.

He always told me

to beat him with a rolling pin

if he wanted to go.

I broke a few.

You also want to have a taste?

No, no.

How about this?

Why don’t you go shopping

and buy everything you like?

I’ll give you money.

I’ll go meet my friends. Bye.

I want to join you.

You can’t.

That’s for men only.

No women are allowed.

Fine.

I’ll tell father that you went to a brothel.

Forget it.

You win.

I’ll go shopping with you.

That’s more like it.

Have a look.

The best jewelry in town.

Look at the bracelets, Miss.

Is there anything you like?

Take a look.

They’re the latest style.

Miss,

have a look.

They're the best.

Wow!

Look how nice it is.

You have a good taste. It suits you perfectly.

Not as pretty as Qing of Fragrance Garden.

Buy one, Miss.

Which earing is more beautiful?

How would I know? Pick one yourself.

This one.

I want the pair of red.

OK.

She looks OK when smiling.

Here.

Thank you. Take these.

Have a nice day.

Are you hungry?

Let’s go grab a bite.

Sure.

Let’s go.

Hongbin Restaurant

Oh, wow, isn’t this Mr. Shen?

What brings you here today?

We came to eat.

We’d like four dishes and a soup.

What do you want to eat?

Anything is fine.

This must be Mrs. Shen.

Order whatever you like.

Our chefs here are the best in town.

Really?

I’d like dry-fried eels with chili,

pan-fried chicken with crab roe,

boiled luffa with crab meat and tripe,

and fried shrimps with cantaloupe.

Plus, a kelp soup with orange peel and wax gourd

and rice with chestnuts.

Sorry, Mrs. Shen,

there are

no such dishes on our menu.

Why?

I haven’t even

heard or seen any of it.

You don't serve eels here?

We do,

but we only serve stewed or braised eels.

I've never heard of dry-fried eels with chili.

What about chicken, crab, tripe and luffa?

We have them all,

but not the dishes you asked for,

especially that fried shrimps with cantaloupe.

Cook the seafood with fruit,

is the dish edible?

Those are my favorites.

You can't even make one.

Are your chefs really the best? Liar!

I’m sorry, Mrs. Shen.

I guess

only the imperial chefs

can cook those dishes.

Say what?

Watch your attitude.

Yes, I’m sorry.

Please don't be mad.

I was rude.

I’m so sorry.

Please don't take it to heart.

Do you want to eat here or go to another place?

But

this is the best in town.

Are you sure

your chefs can’t make

any of those dishes?

Please give me a minute.

Let me check with them and my boss.

Be right back.

I’m sorry.

What are you looking at?

You're so nice.

That’s new.

She called me, a bully, “nice”.

I've been bullied a lot since I was young.

Only you and my father stand up for me.

Stop staring at me.

Drink your tea.

Chef Jia, look at this.

Bullcrap!

Let me handle it.

Mr. Shen,

nice to meet you.

I’m sorry. The dishes you ordered

aren’t...

aren’t something we can cook.

Why don't we go somewhere else?

OK.

No places in town can cook those dishes.

She asked for

boiled luffa with crab meat and tripe

and fried shrimps with cantaloupe.

Both include seafood and vegetables or fruit.

How can they taste good together?

Be realistic, young lady.

You’re a strange man.

You can’t make them but others can.

How am I unrealistic?

I don’t believe

anyone can make them.

This girl is ignorant.

Watch your language.

This isn’t any girl.

She’s my wife.

Oh, my.

I’m sorry, Mrs. Shen.

Dumb and dumber.

What did you say?

Calm down, please.

Don’t be mad.

No need to be so angry.

Let’s all take a breath.

Please don't mind Chef Jia, Mr. Shen.

Don't be mad.

Cheer up, everyone.

Mark my word.

If anyone can make those dishes,

you can cut my head off

and sit on it.

Fine. I accept your challenge.

I’ll go make those dishes

for all of you to taste.

If they like them,

no need to cut off your head,

just bow to my husband

and say, “I’m sorry. I’m a fool”.

What if you can’t?

I’ll bow to you and say the same thing.

Fine. It’s a deal.

Where’s the kitchen?

Sauce

This way, please.

This way, please.

Jia Dahua was appointed by His Majesty.

That’s why he’s so arrogant.

He has no respect

for his father,

not to mention you.

I know you can cook,

but

can you do this?

Please.

Take this, honey.

Sir, this...

It’s different.

I smelled it, too.

So good.

Sir, it’s amazing!

Wow!

What is she making?

Smells great!

Serve the dish!

Go ahead.

Coming.

Let us taste it.

Try it and see if you like it.

It must be good.

What do you think?

Say it.

Go ahead.

Speak!

Is it good?

Answer the question first!

May I have a bowl of rice?

Hurry.

Is it good? Say it!

Come on! Is it delicious?

Go away! Move!

Let me try it. Let me.

Bring your chairs. I need rice.

Don’t drag me!

Go away!

Move!

The cantaloupe is sweet and crispy.

The shrimps are fresh and juicy.

And the sweetness of the fruit is in the shrimp.

There’s no fishy flavor at all.

Perfect! Absolutely amazing!

What now, Chef Jia? Bow and admit your fault.

I’m sorry. I’m a fool.

Alright. Apology accepted.

Stop eating.

Listen,

stop calling my husband a bully.

He’s a kind man.

Why bother?

I’ve been a bully for over a decade.

You think a meal alone

can change their mind.

Why didn’t you defend yourself when being wronged?

They aren’t wrong. I am a bully.

No food for you. Go home and kneel.

You...

What?

Let’s go.

Don't push me.

What are you doing? Stop pushing!

Father.

What’s with the noise?

Some fought for a dish.

Three got injured during the fight.

Unbelievable! It’s just a dish.

Yishao is an excellent chef.

I didn’t see people fight for her dish.

That dish was made by Mrs. Shen.

What?

Are you a bully?

Step aside. Move!

I am a bully.

Say that again!

Help! Stop it!

Get up!

Speak!

You’re dead!

Look, master,

she's crossed the line.

Father, let me...

Let me enjoy the moment.

Are you OK, master?

Of course I am.

You may leave.

Yes.

Let's go.

Get out.

You punk! Didn’t see this coming, did you?

My lifelong dream has finally come true.

She made it happen.

What a wonderful wife!

You dare say that again!

Step back! I’m serious.

Or I’ll fight back. Hey!

Are you a bully? Are you?

Answer my question!

It hurts!

Are you?

I’m not.

Not what?

A bully.

Say it all together!

I’m not a bully!

That’s more like it.

Why didn’t you study in your room

but shout in front of the ancestors?

Where are your manners?

Stop!

Where are you going?

To study.

Give me a break.

Look how sloppy you are!

You’re ignorant and a troublemaker.

I’m not.

Don't deny it!

Tell me,

did you bet with others in the restaurant today?

It’s not his fault, father.

The chef there provoked us.

Still, you shouldn’t have bet with your dishes.

He insisted on challenging Yishao.

Shut up!

Do you know after you left,

the guests there fought for her dishes?

Some got injured

and the place was smashed!

The owner already came.

You have nothing to lose,

but you brought shame on me.

They want money, right? Just give it to them.

What?

You troublemaker!

I’m sick of paying money for you.

I won’t this time.

You two will work in the restaurant

to pay for the damage.

Now,

stay here and reflect on yourselves.

Oh, Yishao,

cook the exact dishes you made earlier for me.

Where are you going?

I’ll go help her.

Kneel!

Why staring at me?

I’m doing this for you.

And don’t forget you beat me.

You deserve it.

Aren’t you tired?

I’m not.

It’s just four hours.

My previous record was a whole day.

Why? Wasn’t beating you enough?

Why did you still have to kneel?

Beating couldn’t hurt me,

but I hated being imprisoned.

So my father came up with this punishment.

That’s a mean one.

I can’t stand the imprisonment, either.

My knees hurt.

Use this.

No.

Don’t kneel on the ground. It’s too cold.

Stop talking. Just do it.

Say no more.

You're so sweet.

Don’t say that ever again.

Even dogs here know

I’m a bad man.

Dogs don't count.

Fine. I’ll show you my dark side someday.

Sure.

What now?

My legs are numb.

What are you doing?

Lend me your shoulders.

Everyone is afraid of me.

How come you aren’t?

What did you say?

Fine, fine, fine.

Come here.

I promise I won’t beat you again.

Really?

Really.

Wonderful.

I haven’t gone to the brothel for long.

I miss Qing.

Ouch!

You have a rolling pin with you?

Didn’t you say you’d stop beating me?

No brothels!

Why?

The rich and powerful in town

are all regulars there.

I hate men visiting brothels!

It’s common that men have more than one wife.

That’s different!

So you’d rather that I marry other women?

That’s up to you.

But I’ll leave if there’s another woman here.

You can’t.

You're my lawfully wedded wife.

If anyone should leave, it’s the new girl.

Whatever! If you marry another woman,

I’ll marry another man.

Watch it! That kind of speech

will get you drowned in a cage.

Let’s divorce before you marry again.

Then I’ll get remarried.

I was joking. Don’t take it seriously.

All Shens are gentlemen.

You see? They all had one wife.

I won’t marry other women

till my father dies.

He’ll kill me if I do that.

Really?

Yes.

Father is a saint.

Had I known it, I wouldn't have drugged his food.

What? What drug?

Laxatives.

What happened to me?

Ouch!

Hongbin Restaurant

Why hasn't she come?

Hurry up.

Mrs. Shen will come. She promised.

Can we not go in there?

Tell that to father yourself.

Fine, fine, fine. Go ahead.

Come on. Hurry.

Hey, hey, hey!

Mrs. Shen has arrived.

- Mrs. Shen. - Hello, Mrs. Shen.

Sir, I’m here to receive my punishment.

Don’t say that.

There’s no punishment.

We're lucky.

Yes.

We're honored to taste your food.

- Am I right? – Yes!

Please start cooking.

- We're starving. – Yes!

Once we knew you’d come today,

we didn’t have dinner yesterday.

I’m on it. Would you like to order anything?

No. We’ll eat

whatever you cook.

Yes.

I’ll see what I can do. Just sit and wait.

OK.

Please make it quick.

We're dying.

- Enough. - Go ahead.

Let’s go.

- Please. - Please, Mrs. Shen.

Let's go.

What ingredients do you have?

A full collection of meat, vegetables, fruit,

seafood,

seasoning, tea, flour.

Everything you need is all here at your disposal.

Looking forward to your feast.

Sir, I have a habit.

If there's someone I don't like in the kitchen,

I won’t be able to cook well.

I see. I understand.

Let’s wait for the food outside, Chef Jia.

You guys wait outside

to serve the dishes.

Got it.

What do you want me to do?

I don’t know how to wash vegetables.

Just sit there

and taste the dishes once they're done.

So I just need to sit here and be fed?

Can you do this all by yourself?

Your talents should be used on bigger things.

I’ll handle these.

Bigger things? I’m not cut out for them.

I’m born to be a loafer.

Say what?

Oh, I’ll try, I’ll do my best.

How come you're so moody?

What?

Nothing.

What are you going to cook?

Stewed pig’s feet, fish soup with pumpkin,

fried veges, green bean cakes, sweet potato balls,

stuffed eggplants, sour pork, steamed rice.

- All of them? - Yeah.

I can cook thousands of dishes.

You’ll have a different diet every day.

I’ll gain tons of weight!

Honey.

What?

I’ve never seen you smile like this.

It's beautiful.

Don't call a man “beautiful”. Aren’t you shy?

Why should I be? You’re my husband.

Hey,

what are you making?

Stuffed eggplants.

Chop the mushrooms, meat and ginger together.

Season them to make the stuffing.

Then hallow out the eggplant.

Chop the pulp and add it to the stuffing.

Fill the eggplant cases with the stuffing

and steam them.

Mix eggs with flour to make a batter.

Roll the eggplant cases in it

and fry them.

Scoop them out once they become golden.

They’ll be crispy outside and tender inside.

You can taste the meat, eggs,

and eggplants.

Here. Try it.

It’s hot.

Mmm. So good!

It’s out. Let’s go.

Give me one!

Don’t push!

Let me try it!

Go away. Move. Step aside.

It’s my dish!

It looks like a normal fried wing.

Have a bite.

The flavor is so special.

The meat is soft and tender

but tastes different from other chicken.

There’s the crispy skin first,

and the taste of chili and pepper in the end.

Once it’s gone,

there’s this lingering aftertaste.

Delicious!

Yishao, how did you make this?

It’s different from other wings.

Seniors call me “Yishao". You should call me “darling”.

Fine. Darling.

- Honey. - What?

This is mashed sweet potato.

Cut the wings first.

Rub them with the starch to soften the meat.

Mash the steamed sweet potatoes.

Put the wings in and press them

to break the muscles

so that they won’t be chewy.

And the sweet potato is squeezed into the meat.

Smear the mash on the skin

and roll the wings in the peanut powder

before frying them.

No wonder they taste so good.

The dish is out.

There it is.

It’s mine.

Stay away from it.

Stop, all of you!

It’s mine! Give me one!

Is there more?

Any wings left?

Go away! It's my dish!

Don't grab it. It’s mine!

Be patient.

It’s still raw.

Ready to serve.

Let me. Let me.

Smells like heaven.

Is there anything left for me?

Don't worry. Here’s yours.

Wait.

What is this mysterious powder?

It’s made of Heavenly Pepper.

Heavenly Pepper?

Yes.

Does it grow in heaven?

Do you know how many peppers we have?

Don’t know.

Over a hundred.

That many?

They grow on the ground,

so they're ground peppers.

And then,

mix all those peppers

and grind them to make the Heavenly Pepper.

How did you find all those peppers?

It took my father decades.

So this powder is more valuable than gold.

Even the emperor doesn’t have this.

Taste it.

Yum!

Is there more?

Your food is too delicious.

Our guests can’t get enough of it.

They demand another bucket.

Are they pigs?

Please make more.