Chapter 103: power of terror
When guests have specific requests, the club naturally tries its best to accommodate them. Before long, someone brought several bows for Jake to try. He set down the bow he had been using and began testing each one.
"The bow you have right now is a 28-pound bow. Generally, beginners are not recommended to use bows over 20 pounds for practice, as it can lead to improper form over time," the coach explained as he watched Jake pick up a bow.
Jake shook his head and put down the bow. The coach thought Jake had taken his advice and would use a bow below 20 pounds. However, to his surprise, when Jake set down the bow, he quietly said, "Not enough."
The coach was at a loss for words. At this point, Jake had already picked up a 48-pound bow. In professional women's archery teams, this type of bow was commonly used. But in Jake's hands, it was still not enough.
The coach remained silent and observed as Jake continued to try different bows. It wasn't until Jake tried a 150-pound bow that he finally nodded with some reluctance. At this point, the coach didn't know what to say anymore.
A 150-pound bow would be challenging for most people to draw, let alone use for archery. Even if they managed to shoot arrows, accuracy wouldn't be guaranteed.
However, the coach witnessed Jake effortlessly draw the bow, just as he had done with the lighter ones before. It was terrifying.
The coach couldn't fathom the extent of Jake's strength. He had never seen anyone with such immense power before.
"This one will do," Jake casually said after a few tries. It wasn't because he had reached his limit, but rather because this club only had bows of this level. He had no choice but to use it.
Jake didn't realize the impact of his words, expression, and casual actions on the coach's mind.
The training continued, and the coach noticed that Jake used the bow just as effortlessly as the lighter ones. His arm didn't shake, and his face remained calm, as if he were using a bow under 20 pounds.
Moreover, Jake's accuracy was not affected; in fact, after some time of practice, his accuracy even improved. All of this shattered the coach's understanding of archery.
"If I hadn't seen how you were at the beginning, I would never believe you're a newcomer who just started archery today," the coach marveled at Jake's progress.
Jake smiled, satisfied with his improvement. He knew that his rapid progress, several times or even dozens of times faster than others, was due to his extraordinary intelligence and the White Crane Jade Pendant he wore.
The White Crane Jade Pendant had a special attribute: "Increase skill proficiency speed by 20%."
Now, Jake wasn't just an ordinary person; he was a player. Many aspects of him could be quantified through data. When he practiced archery, he was essentially practicing a skill, so the attribute of the White Crane Jade Pendant was indeed working. Coupled with his higher intellectual level compared to others, his archery skill naturally improved much faster than others.
Jake practiced at the club until the afternoon before leaving. The cost of 200 dollars per hour was not cheap for him at the moment, or else he would have liked to practice for even longer.
After leaving the archery club, Jake naturally went to the market to buy ingredients. Recently, his barbecue business had been thriving, requiring more and more ingredients. If it weren't for Alan's help, he would have been overwhelmed.
"Master, do you really want to keep selling barbecue forever?" Alan asked Jake while skewering the food: "Your culinary skills are so outstanding; it's a waste to only focus on barbecue. If you need money, I can lend you some and even become your partner."
Although the barbecue business was profitable, it couldn't compare to those high-end restaurants. Alan believed that Jake's exceptional culinary skills shouldn't be limited to barbecue.
"Of course not," Jake replied, "In a while, I will open a restaurant, and as for the money, I will handle it."
Jake believed that his apprentice didn't lack money. Being the head chef at Kailomen, his salary must be decent, and having some savings was normal. However, Jake had no intention of using his apprentice's money. He planned to wait a bit longer; after all, he had a substantial sum of money from Amy, and currently, he hadn't found a suitable location. Even if he had money, it would be of no use.
Thinking about the issue of the restaurant's location, Jake asked Alan, "I haven't found the right place yet. Can you keep an eye out for any information about available spaces?"
Compared to Jake, Alan had a broader network of contacts in the food industry and knew more people. Enlisting his help to find a location might offer some unexpected assistance.
"Sure, I'll keep an eye out for that," Alan replied enthusiastically. Knowing that Jake intended to open a restaurant, he was excited. Although learning from Jake while doing barbecue had its benefits, he realized that it wasn't the same as working in a kitchen. If Jake opened a restaurant, he could learn from him more comprehensively.
Over the past few days of interaction and Jake's deliberate guidance, Alan noticed that Jake not only surpassed him in culinary skills but also had a deeper understanding of cooking theory. Jake's knowledge of culinary arts and ingredients was beyond his comparison. Therefore, Alan couldn't wait to learn from Jake extensively, and having a restaurant would undoubtedly be very helpful to his learning.
Alan was very dedicated to helping Jake find a restaurant location. In the evening, they headed to the street in front of Princeton University, where many people were already waiting. Jake's barbecue stall had become the most famous stall on this street.
With one being a professor at Princeton University and the other being the former head chef of Kailomen, their combination undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention. Coupled with Jake's exceptional barbecue skills, many people who visited this street, whether craving barbecue or not, would come near this stall. Unconsciously, Jake's barbecue stall had become a well-known "tourist" attraction on this street.
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