After work, Yi Zhonghai did not go home directly. Instead, he went to Yan Bugui's house in the front yard.
Seeing Yi Zhonghai come over, Yan Bugui's face was filled with joy. There was only one reason for Yi Zhonghai to come over at this time, and that was the matter of Yan Jiecheng entering the canteen.
"First Master, did Xie Cheng's matter succeed?”
Third Aunt was also very excited. She quickly took out the peanuts and melon seeds that she had prepared for the New Year and stuffed them into Yi Zhonghai's hands as if she was afraid that he would not eat them.
"It's about Jie Cheng. It should be done. By the way, Jie Cheng is at home now, right?”
Yi Zhonghai still had a few things to tell Yan Jiecheng.
Hearing Yi Zhonghai's question, Third Aunt went to the room next door and called Yan Jiecheng over. When she heard that Yi Zhonghai was here, not only did Yan Jiecheng run over, but even Yu Li followed him.
"First Uncle, did you get into the canteen?”
Yan Jiecheng was also a little excited. He was now looking forward to entering the canteen of the rolling mill. He had envied Silly Zhu countless times for a monthly salary of 37 yuan.
"With Uncle Bao's help, this matter should be considered successful. The director of our canteen has promised to let you try your skills tomorrow. As long as your skills are passable, you should be the head chef of the rolling mill in the future.”
Of course, Yi Zhonghai wouldn't take all the credit.
Even though Bao Guangfu had helped because of him, Yi Zhonghai would not tell the Yan Family that. He pushed all the credit to Bao Guangfu.
"Jie Cheng, go to the courtyard next door later and thank Uncle Bao properly.”
Yan Bugui was naturally obedient and immediately told Yan Jiecheng.
"Sigh, I'll go later. I'll buy some things for Uncle Bao. Don't worry, I won't let you two help me for nothing.”
Yan Jiecheng knew the rules, so he immediately promised.
If an ordinary person wanted to enter the rolling mill, the recommendation letter outside would cost hundreds of yuan. However, the money he spent was only the 20 yuan gift money from before. Moreover, he entered the canteen that others could not enter no matter how much money they spent, so he naturally knew what to do.
"Let's put this matter aside for now. Uncle Bao, you don't have to be anxious. After all, you haven't tried your skills yet. If you don't test it, we can't do anything.”
Yi Zhonghai told him the worst-case scenario first.
This gave Yan Jiecheng a fright. He had thought that he would be able to enter the rolling mill, but now that he knew that he was going to be tested, he couldn't help but worry.
Seeing Yan Jiecheng in a daze, Yu Li was filled with hatred. Yan Jiecheng was honest, but why was he so cowardly? She really didn't know if she was blind back then. She couldn't help but pinch Yan Jiecheng secretly.
Yan Jiecheng also reacted after being pinched by Yu Li. Now was not the time to be in a daze. He quickly patted his chest and promised.
"First Uncle, don't worry. I'll definitely do my best tomorrow. I won't let you and Uncle Bao lose face.”
Yan Jiecheng's promise made Yi Zhonghai nod. This was more like it. If he was afraid before even doing anything, then Yan Jiecheng would not have to embarrass himself tomorrow.
"By the way, Jie Cheng, tell me the truth. How do you think your craftsmanship is compared to Silly Zhu's?”
Yi Zhonghai said solemnly.
His question made Yan Jiecheng a little less confident. He knew that his skills could not be compared to Silly Zhu's. This could be seen from the price of his private work.
The price he paid for a meal was five yuan, but it was seven yuan for Silly Zhu. Moreover, Silly Zhu was picky and would only go out on weekends when he was free, but he couldn't. He had to wait at home until someone invited him.
After thinking for a while, Yan Jiecheng finally decided to admit it honestly.
"Master Yi, I'll reveal my skills to you. Although my skills are not bad, I can't compare to Silly Zhu.”
Hearing Yan Jiecheng's words, Yan Bugui and Third Aunt's faces turned cold. Yu Li was also complaining in her heart. How could Yan Jiecheng say this at this time? Wasn't this boosting others 'morale and reducing her own prestige?
"It's good that you know. If you say you're stronger than Silly Zhu, there are some things I'm not willing to tell you.”
Yi Zhonghai took a sip of the tea that Third Aunt had specially brewed and began to give instructions.
"It's only right that your cooking skills can't compare to Shazhu's. You've just finished secondary school and are only in your early twenties this year. But Shazhu will be thirty in two years. You're not a god, so how can you compare to Shazhu, who has been cooking for so many years?”
Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but think of Yi Xuexi. He had never taught Yi Xuexi, but he was better than He Yushui in terms of homework. He could only say that Aunt Yi was right. Yi Xuexi might really be the reincarnation of a literary star. Otherwise, Aunt Yi, who was said by the doctor to be difficult to get pregnant, wouldn't have been able to get pregnant with Yi Xuexi.
"But you don't have to worry. Although you have some skills now, your days have just begun. In the future, with the tens of thousands of people in the rolling mill for you to practice, you will definitely be stronger than Silly Zhu.”
Yi Zhonghai's words made Yan Jiecheng relax. Yes, he had just finished school this year, so he had plenty of time to continue studying.
"But that's for the future. I'll tell you what to pay attention to when cooking in the canteen now.”
" In the canteen of the rolling mill, there are two things to do. The first is lunch. You must remember this point. The workers can't tell whether the food in the canteen is good or bad. After a tiring morning, as long as it's not pig feed, everyone doesn't really care. However, you have to pay attention to it. You have to eat a lot so that everyone is full and there's oil and water. This way, you can survive hunger. As long as they could do these two things, no one would say anything.”
" A large amount of food is worth a lot of money." Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but nod his head. This was actually the same principle as when he went out to make a flowing banquet.
"Then, there is the special meal for the leaders. Actually, the leaders of the rolling mill rarely eat in the canteen. They usually eat once a week. They can spend the money of the factory on their meals, so when they have time, they eat outside. This is also what Silly Zhu cared about the most.”
Many workers had mentioned this to Shazhu before. With Shazhu's ability, she could cook better, but Shazhu didn't put in any effort. Instead, she only used her true ability when she was cooking.
"I don't have much to teach you about how to cook a small dish well. After all, I don't know how to cook either. However, I feel that since your culinary skills aren't as good as Silly Zhu's, can you put in more effort in other areas? For example, how to set the plates. Silly Zhu's Sichuan cuisine is about taste. Can you cook two Huaiyang dishes? Even if you do not do well, you can still earn face for the leader. That's enough.”
Yan Jiecheng firmly remembered this word in his mind.
He had already decided that he would go to the bookstore after work tomorrow and find two books on Huaiyang cuisine. Even if he did not cook well, he had to earn some face.
After saying that, Yi Zhonghai went back.
Yi Zhonghai shook his head when he passed by Silly Zhu's room.
If it was in the past, he definitely wouldn't tell Yan Jiecheng these words. After all, he was helping Yan Jiecheng deal with Silly Pillar.
But now, he didn't expect Silly Zhu to retire or help him, so of course, he had to help Yan Jiecheng. Although Yan Jiecheng was like his father, Yan Bugui, who loved to scheme, at least he knew some etiquette.
When Yi Zhonghai went to work the next day, he saw Yan Jiecheng waiting for him in his new clothes.
After watching Yi Xuexi go to school with Chen Jingjing and the others, Yi Zhonghai also brought Yan Jiecheng to the rolling mill.
After bringing Yan Jiecheng to the head of the canteen, the rest of the matter had nothing to do with Yi Zhonghai. However, during lunch, Yi Zhonghai saw Yan Jiecheng in a white coat getting food. He must have been tested.
"Master Yi, our director said that my culinary skills are not bad. From now on, I will be the head chef of the canteen. As for Ma Hua, he will be placed in the workshop.”
As Yan Jiecheng spoke, he filled Yi Zhonghai's bowl with a large spoonful of vegetables. There were also a few pieces of fatty meat in it. It was obvious that it was specially prepared for Yi Zhonghai.
Now was not the time to talk, so Yi Zhonghai left the window after a few words of encouragement.
Bao Guangfu sat across from Yi Zhonghai during the meal. Like Yi Zhonghai, his plate was full, and there were a few pieces of fat on it.
"Old Yi, Jie Cheng's cooking skills are so good. Why do I feel like it's even better than what Silly Zhu cooked before?”
Bao Guangfu couldn't help but say after taking two bites of shredded potato.
He was telling the truth. He had tasted Yan Jiecheng's cooking at the wedding banquet and knew that his cooking wasn't as good as Silly Zhu's. However, why did he feel that this big pot of rice was much better than Silly Zhu's cooking?
"Hai, it's not like you don't know Silly Zhu. He's been at the rolling mill for a long time, so he definitely doesn't put in much effort when cooking. When he stir-fries, he'll try to fool as much as he can. Jie Cheng, this child just came, so he'll definitely put in more effort. Then, the dishes he makes will definitely be better than before.”
Of course, Yi Zhonghai wouldn't say that he had taught Yan Jiecheng yesterday.
"This idiot, I knew he didn't put in the effort to cook.”
After scolding Silly Zhu, Bao Guangfu asked about Li Baocai and Chen Nuanjin. These two had been eating with Yi Zhonghai before.
"I didn't have anything to ask Old Li today, so I asked Nuanjin to be my guest. I wanted to ask me to go, but you know how annoying I am, so I naturally didn't go.”
"It seems that Bao Cai's entry into the working group is set.”
Bao Guangfu nodded in understanding. He didn't even need to go personally. He just needed to think about it.
Li Baocai would definitely bring up his uncle during meals. In addition, Chen Nuanjin's father-in-law would be involved. Even if Deputy Factory Manager Li was unwilling to do so, Director Li would have to think about the consequences of not agreeing.
Therefore, from today onwards, he had to address Li Baocai as Deputy Chief Physician Li.
After the two of them finished eating, they specially listened to the evaluation of the workers on the way back. They generally said that they were stronger than the previous Silly Pillar. This made the two of them feel relieved. Yan Jiecheng had passed the first test.
Time passed quickly. In a few days, Factory Manager Xu decided to treat people to a meal in the canteen. The canteen director who knew the news began to get nervous.
He knew that Yan Jiecheng's culinary skills were not as good as Silly Zhu's. If the factory manager wanted to exchange Silly Zhu back, he could only listen.
Especially when he saw Yan Jiecheng cooking, it didn't seem to be the Lu cuisine that Yan Jiecheng was good at, but Huaiyang cuisine. He couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Jie Cheng, can you do this? Don't you specialize in Shandong cuisine?”
Yan Jiecheng carefully placed the white fungus on the plate and finally heaved a sigh of relief. When he heard the canteen director's question, he promised.
"Director, don't worry. I specially prepared this. Liu Lan, serve the dishes.”
Liu Lan was very nervous. She had asked Yan Jiecheng to cook Lu cuisine, but Yan Jiecheng refused to listen and insisted on cooking Huaiyang cuisine. Wasn't this nonsense? However, Yan Jiecheng insisted, so she couldn't say anything.
After bringing the dishes to the small dining room, Factory Manager Xu tasted it and immediately realized that something was wrong.
"Liu Lan, what's going on? Isn't the head chef of the canteen Shazhu? Why does this taste like Shazhu's cooking?”
Yan Jiecheng's specialty was Shandong cuisine. This time, he had not even used 70% of his Huaiyang cuisine. In addition, his cooking skills were not as good as Silly Zhu's. It could be said that this dish was not even half as good as Silly Zhu's.
"Manager, you don't know yet, right? Silly Zhu was locked up in the detention center for stealing, so our director hired a chef Yan from outside. This chef Yan was originally good at Lu cuisine, but for some reason, he insisted on making Huaiyang cuisine today.”
Factory Manager Xu put down his chopsticks and said calmly,"
"Isn't this nonsense? Although Silly Zhu stole something, there must be something hidden behind it. How can we not trust our comrades? And this master, tomorrow, no, today, let him pack up and leave.”
"We don't dare to say that. Why don't I call him over and you can tell him yourself, director?”
"Alright, go and call him over."
It was obvious that Factory Manager Xu was angry.
He had specially invited people to the rolling mill for a meal this time. He had originally wanted to earn some face, but in the end, he had embarrassed himself.
After Liu Lan left, Yan Jiecheng walked in.
"Manager, you called for me."
Because he had already thought of what to say, Yan Jiecheng could be said to be confident now.
"Master Yan, try your cooking. This is the standard that our rolling mill should have.”
Manager Xu was even angrier after looking at Yan Jiecheng. Yan Jiecheng was only in his twenties. How could he be the head chef of the rolling mill at such a young age?
"Manager, you've misunderstood. I thought that the person you invited must be a noble person, so I only made two expensive dishes.”
"An expensive dish?" Factory Manager Xu pointed at the dishes in front of him.
He had eaten quite a lot of good dishes. Naturally, he could tell that there were no abalones, shark's fin, or bear paws in these dishes. Most of them were seasonal vegetables. There was even a chrysanthemum stew in them. This could also be called an expensive dish.
"That's right, it's your expensive dish. Factory Manager, please take a look. This dish is called Full of Spring, this dish is called Three Flowers Competing in Beauty, this dish is called Spring Garden, this dish is called Bamboo News of Peace, and this dish is called Chrysanthemum Tofu Soup.”
After the names of the dishes were listed, Manager Xu's face was still cold, but the person he invited looked a little surprised.
"What's the use of a nice name? I don't think our Rolling Steel Mill can accommodate a big Buddha like Master Yan. Please find another job.”
Hearing Manager Xu's words, Liu Lan couldn't help but want to laugh. Just now, I asked you to cook Shandong cuisine, but you refused. Now something happened. She wanted to see what Yan Jiecheng could do.
"Really, Old Xu, if you really don't want Master Yan, then I'll have to say it. Master Yan, why don't you go to our canteen and take a look?”
After hearing that person's words, Factory Manager Xu was a little surprised. What was going on? This Master Yan's cooking skills were not very good. How could he go to the district canteen?
"Deputy He, this is…"
"Old Xu, you're still ignorant. Do you know what they ate at the National Hotel last year? It was just these few dishes that were full of spring, the three flowers were competing for beauty, the garden was full of spring, the bamboo reported peace, and the chrysanthemum tofu soup. Old Xu still complained that Master Yan's cooking was not good. What a joke. It was already his ability that Master Yan could cook these dishes, but you were still complaining about this and that.”
After Deputy He said this, Factory Manager Xu also understood.
These dishes were really expensive, and they were extremely expensive.
He picked it up again and tasted it. It was still the same as before, but Manager Xu felt that it was much more delicious. It was even better than what Shazhu had made previously.
"Old Xu, how is it? You said that your rolling mill doesn't want Master Yan anymore. I'm not stealing your people by inviting Master Yan to the district canteen, right?”
Deputy He was still talking, but Factory Manager Xu was unwilling.
"Who said that our rolling mill doesn't want Master Yan? Master Yan, you're the head chef of the rolling mill from now on. You don't have to leave no matter who comes.”
How could Factory Manager Xu let Yan Jiecheng go?
"What about Silly Zhu?"
Yan Jiecheng asked softly.
"Silly Zhu, he's already locked up in the detention center. How can we let him enter the canteen? Let him sweep the floor. Otherwise, I'm afraid that the rolling mill will be emptied.”
Factory Manager Xu said casually, completely forgetting that he had asked Silly Zhu to return to the canteen.
After leaving the small restaurant, Yan Jiecheng let out a sigh of relief.
From now on, he was the head chef of the rolling mill.
"Master Yan, not bad. You actually know how to cook for a state banquet.”
Liu Lan, who came out to get some hot water, couldn't help but say to Yan Jiecheng, who was at the door.
As long as these two words came out, it didn't matter whether Yan Jiecheng's cooking was good or bad, because being able to cook these dishes was the greatest skill.
Besides, if Yan Jiecheng really made these dishes delicious, why would he stay in the canteen?
"Lucky, lucky. I have to thank Sister Liu Lan. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the chance to go in and talk about the dishes. It just so happens that our Yu Li also wants to meet Sister Liu Lan. I wonder if I can bring our Yu Li to Sister Liu's place to take a look when I'm free.”
A few days ago, Yan Jiecheng had heard from Yi Zhonghai that Liu Lan had connections behind her, and the person behind her was about to take over.
Therefore, even though Liu Lan was pretty, Yan Jiecheng didn't dare to have any improper thoughts. Instead, he went all out to give her a gift.
"Why not? This weekend will do.”
Since Yan Jiecheng was set to be the chef, Liu Lan naturally wouldn't reject him.
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