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Chapter 216: The Omnipotent Jerry (5th Update)
Chapter 216: The Omnipotent Jerry (5th Update)
"Actually, I'm very interested in Alchemy, but the school doesn't seem to offer a dedicated course on it. I never imagined that Uncle Arthur would be so skilled in Alchemy, it's truly impressive!"
After listening to Arthur's explanation, Jerry's face was filled with admiration as he let out a sigh of praise.
"Ha ha ha, Jerry, you're such a smooth talker! However, my Alchemy skills are indeed among the best, and few Witches can match me!"
Flattery is always welcome, especially from an excellent young Witch like Jerry, who is also a well-known professional Quidditch player. Arthur's pride swelled as Jerry expressed such admiration for his Alchemy.
"I heard from Ron that you like to use Alchemy to modify Muggle items. The flying magic car they used to rescue Harry was something you modified yourself!"
Jerry continued to praise him.
"Really, a car can fly?"
At this, Mr. Granger also showed a look of surprise.
"Indeed, I've done a lot of research in that area. However, the flying performance of that magic car was even better than I expected. If you're interested, I can take you to see it this afternoon!"
Arthur puffed out his chest, looking quite pleased with himself.
"Deal!"
Seeing Arthur lose himself in the praise, Jerry's lips curved into a smile.
Having won over Arthur, the next step was to deal with Mrs. Weasley.
Arthur was somewhat henpecked, and Mrs. Weasley was quite opposed to Arthur's experiments with modifying Muggle items, as it violated the Ministry of Magic's laws. She was afraid that Arthur might get into trouble if discovered.
Therefore, for Arthur to teach Jerry Alchemy smoothly, Jerry needed to gain some favor with Mrs. Weasley as well.
As for how to win Mrs. Weasley's favor, Jerry already had a plan in mind.
"I'll go to the kitchen and see if there's anything I can help with!"
In the surprised gazes of Arthur, Mr. Granger, and Hermione, Jerry got up and headed towards the kitchen.
After a moment's thought, Hermione quickly followed him.
She thought she knew Jerry well, but it turned out that Jerry had many more abilities she was unaware of.
In the kitchen on the ground floor, Mrs. Granger watched as Mrs. Weasley waved her wand, and fruits and vegetables flew up, landed in the sink to be washed, and then were cut into uniform pieces by a knife. She marveled at how magical Witch cooking was.
Initially, when she heard that Mrs. Weasley was preparing the meal, she had intended to help, like washing and cutting vegetables. After all, with fourteen people to feed, there was quite a bit of cooking to be done, and Mrs. Weasley would surely need assistance.
But it turned out that her help wasn't needed at all, as Witch cooking was done with magic.
"Oh, Hermione, you must learn this magic. It will make your life much easier when you have your own home!"
Seeing Hermione and Jerry enter the kitchen, Mrs. Granger playfully advised Hermione.
"I'm not really interested in Cooking Magic!"
Hermione pouted.
Cooking Magic was one of Hermione's few weaknesses. As a type of magic not covered in the curriculum, Hermione had tried to study it before.
Unfortunately, to learn Cooking Magic, one needed not only good magical talent but also excellent culinary skills in real life.
Cooking Magic doesn't let you conjure up gourmet dishes directly. Instead, it uses Magic to assist in preparing a feast more quickly and effortlessly.
Hermione's talent for Magic is undoubtedly strong, but as for cooking, can you really expect a twelve or thirteen-year-old bookworm to have much culinary talent?
"Do you need any help? My Cooking Magic is pretty good!"
Jerry asked Molly, who was casting spells.
Molly continued to cast spells while casting a surprised glance at Jerry.
"Jerry, you know Cooking Magic?"
It's hard to imagine a boy, especially one still in school, having any notable cooking skills. At least Molly knew her own sons were hopeless in the kitchen.
"I personally enjoy Chinese cuisine, so I've done some research on it!"
Jerry explained with a smile.
"Chinese cuisine is famously complex!"
As a cooking expert, Molly had studied various cuisines from around the world. However, she had delved into Chinese cuisine the least because it was too intricate.
Moreover, all the Chinese cookbooks she had bought were quite peculiar. Unlike cookbooks from other countries, which provided precise measurements for each ingredient, Chinese recipes often used vague terms like "a little", "to taste", or "several", making it difficult for her to grasp the techniques.
In fact, Molly didn't realize that Chinese cuisine is rich and diverse, with a history spanning thousands of years. There are eight major regional styles, and the cooking methods include stir-frying, quick-frying, braising, deep-frying, boiling, pan-frying, and simmering, among others, totaling over twenty techniques.
Sometimes, the vagueness isn't intentional but rather due to the significant differences in flavors across different regions in China. Often, the amount of seasoning and the cooking time must be adjusted based on personal taste.
The same dish can vary widely in terms of seasoning, even within a single province, such as Anhui, which has a mix of northern and southern flavors.
These nuances are naturally difficult for a foreigner to understand, which is why Molly was so surprised when she heard that Jerry had studied Chinese cuisine.
"If you don't mind, I can prepare some Chinese dishes for everyone to try!"
Jerry volunteered.
Words alone wouldn't do; he needed to prove his skills to win over Molly.
"Although it's impolite to ask a guest to cook, I'm really looking forward to it!"
Molly waved her wand, and the eight completed British and French dishes flew to the long wooden table in the kitchen.
"Actually, I enjoy cooking!"
Jerry glanced at the remaining ingredients in the kitchen, waved his wand, and various ingredients and kitchen tools flew into the air, starting to operate swiftly.
"Wow, you're so proficient!"
The food wasn't ready yet, and the taste was still unknown, but Jerry's skill with Cooking Magic, which was on par with her own, had already earned Molly's approval.
Indeed, how could he not be proficient? The three meals a day at his home in New York were all prepared by Jerry using Cooking Magic.
As Jerry continued to wave his wand, one dish after another, each with a perfect balance of color, aroma, and flavor, and completely unfamiliar to Molly and the others, took shape and landed on the long wooden table in the kitchen.
Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Soup-filled Xiao Long Bao, Sichuan Boiled Fish, and Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken.
These were the Chinese dishes that Jerry had personally tested and found to be the favorites of foreigners like Aisha, Has, and Teacher Berry.
(End of Chapter)
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