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They are used to cooking at home, so compared with He Yuzhu's cooking skills, it is a world of difference! He Yuzhu is good at cooking dishes such as braised pork elbow, chicken stewed with mushrooms, and kung pao chicken, which are not too spicy. After all, not everyone can accept spicy food.

However, he is meticulous in his pursuit of color, fragrance and taste.

When the banquet began and the dishes were served, the aunties announced the name of each dish and the aroma immediately wafted around.

Director Zhao borrowed many coal stoves. For dishes like stewed mushroom chicken, each stove was dedicated to one pot, so there was plenty of cooking time.

After all the dishes were served, the aunties were invited to enjoy together, after all, they were all neighbors nearby.

He Yuzhu took He Yushui to the kitchen to taste the delicious food.

There were only four dishes on their table, but they were all small portions, and He Yuzhu did not prepare one portion of each.

"Brother, what you cooked is really delicious!" He Yushui had been reading a book, but her little nose had been capturing the aroma of the dishes. The four dishes she chose were all her favorites.

"Then eat more!" He Yuzhu held the white flour bun and looked at her with a smile.

Why doesn't this girl gain weight no matter how much she eats? She seems to have grown a little taller, but I haven't given her much calcium supplementation.

After the banquet, since supplies were relatively easy to obtain, Director Zhao, as the cafeteria manager, ensured that every table had plenty of food for the sake of face.

Director Zhao brought his son and daughter-in-law to express their gratitude again and handed over a red envelope. He Yuzhu took it without looking at it carefully and said, "Director, you are too polite. I wish you a long and happy life together and many children and grandchildren!"

Director Zhao's son also said approvingly: "Master He, your cooking skills are really impeccable!"

After cleaning up, He Yuzhu took He Yushui away, and Director Zhao even specially gave them a large raw pork elbow.

The guests he invited to the banquet today were mainly colleagues from the steel rolling mill, who were of similar rank, as well as superiors in logistics.

Everyone tasted He Yuzhu's craftsmanship, after all, it was not their first time tasting it.

This dinner made everyone realize He Yuzhu’s value, and they might think of asking him for help when they encounter big or small things at home.

Although they have a high status in the factory, outside the factory, their level is not high enough to hire a chef from a big hotel.

Today's delicious meal made Director Zhao and his family proud, and they may seek He Yuzhu's help in future activities.

He Yuzhu understood that this visit was fruitful, not only because of the red envelope from Director Zhao, but also because it improved his own reputation.

He didn't need to be famous throughout Beijing. He was already busy enough with the work at the steel mill and on the streets.

But he is willing to cook for his leaders, because in addition to earning a good income, he can also expand his network.

As your cooking skills improve and you learn more cuisines, this network will become richer and will be of great help in the future.

He is not the only chef in charge of the canteen. Other chefs also need to take private jobs. It is good for them to keep an appropriate distance.

He can raise the charging standards appropriately so that he will not reject others easily and look at the other party's financial situation first.

……

On New Year's Eve, the He brothers and sisters were laughing and talking happily. Although there were not many people, there was plenty of food at home.

He Yuzhu also bought a radio, and Yi Zhonghai's family and the Jia family spent the holiday together.

The deaf old lady never showed up, which might be related to Yi Zhonghai. After all, the deaf old lady could only rely on the two of them.

On He Yuzhu's side, the relationship between him and Yi Zhonghai became tense, which was indeed a problem.

After all, Yi Zhonghai has a high prestige in the compound. On the one hand, it is because he is extremely shrewd and his skills are among the best in the factory; on the other hand, he has begun to emphasize the concept of "respecting the elderly and loving the young", which is originally a good thing, but he is too extreme and believes that "there are no parents' faults in the world, only children's inconsideration." This is almost instilling the idea of ​​foolish filial piety, and he regards all the elders in the compound as superiors.

He Yuzhu was actually a little afraid of meeting the deaf old lady because he came from another era and had changed too much, so he was worried that the old lady would notice.

Even though no one would believe this kind of thing, and it might even be regarded as feudal superstition, He Yuzhu still felt a little uneasy.

He had no intention of staying in the compound for long, nor did he covet the deaf old lady's house.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the brother and sister went out to play during the day, returned home for lunch, and then went out again in the afternoon.

He Yuzhu was not happy to stay in the compound, and He Yushui could not bury himself in studies all day. The two of them did not have much food, mostly hard dishes.

On the morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year, He Yuzhu just got up when he heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" he asked in surprise, thinking that it was Yi Zhonghai coming again.

"Xiao He, it's me, Secretary Zhang!" Unexpectedly, it was Secretary Zhang.

He Yuzhu quickly responded: "Brother Zhang, wait a moment!" He hurriedly put on his clothes and opened the door: "Brother Zhang, why are you here?" "I'm so sorry.

"Secretary Zhang said this and was invited into the room by He Yuzhu. He stamped his feet and continued, "I'm here to ask for your help today.

The factory manager would like to invite you to cook together at noon.

"The factory manager invited you? Today is New Year's Day.

"He Yuzhu was surprised because the factory director's surname was Gao, not the later director Yang, and Deputy Director Li had not yet appeared.

He is quite familiar with several deputy factory directors.

"No problem, I'll go get ready.

"He Yuzhu replied.

He Yuzhu asked Secretary Zhang to sit down and poured a glass of water: "Brother Zhang, please wait a moment, I will wash up first, and then have breakfast together before leaving.

""OK.

“Secretary Zhang arrived early and had more than enough time, but as a secretary, he always thought things through.

He Yuzhu quickly finished washing up and boiled some hot water.

You don't have to cook breakfast, just heat up last night's leftovers.

He woke up He Yushui and told her to bring her sister with her because she could not be left alone at home during the Spring Festival, especially in the compound, where He Yushui might be bullied.

Beating someone in retaliation will not solve the problem.

"Yushui, get up and eat!" He Yuzhu shouted.

He Yushui was surprised by Secretary Zhang's arrival, but she still remembered to greet him politely, "Happy New Year, Brother Zhang."

Secretary Zhang immediately handed over a red envelope, and He Yuzhu also prepared breakfast for him: “Brother Zhang, don’t be disgusted, these are all made last night, not leftovers.

“I don’t mind it, but I’ll ask the driver to try it too.

"Secretary Zhang got up and went to find the driver.

After the four of them had breakfast, He Yuzhu tidied up, asked He Yushui to take her books, and prepared some snacks for her.

Secretary Zhang was used to this because He Yuzhu always brought his sister with him when he worked overtime: "The place we're going to today is a little special, don't ask too much, let your sister bear with it in the kitchen for a while.

“It’s okay, Yu Shui is used to it. After all, she comes from a family of chefs, and the kitchen is like home to her.

“He Yuzhu is not speaking casually, He Yushui really likes the kitchen because he can always find delicious food there.

After the four people closed the door, He Yuzhu immediately locked it. Yes, he did lock the door. He had developed this habit since He Daqing left.

Valuable items in the house are stored in his space, but the food reserves are abundant, and he does not want his home to be visited by uninvited guests.

The three old men in this courtyard are there to guard against spies. There are many spies nowadays, but He Yuzhu is not worried, after all, he is just a chef.

...

The big boss's small kitchen is managed by the secretary. Secretary Zhang, as the factory director's assistant, could not enter after sending people to the door and could only wait outside.

"Master He, the ingredients are ready. Do you need anything else?" The big boss's current secretary is named Wang. He is young, wears glasses, and looks gentle and elegant.

“The only thing missing is tahini, but I brought it.

"He Yuzhu brought the ingredients and took out a small bottle of sesame paste from his messenger bag," Usually the dishes I am asked to cook are Sichuan cuisine, but there are not many people in this city who can make authentic Sichuan cuisine.

“Tahini is not usually prepared in advance either.

"Secretary Wang was slightly surprised.

“I’m not sure about that, but since Director Gao asked you to do it, I guess your cooking skills are extraordinary.

I'll leave it to you here.

Secretary Wang said, and left with peace of mind.

"Don't worry, just tell me half an hour before dinner.

"He Yuzhu nodded, full of confidence.

After Secretary Wang left, He Yuzhu handed He Yushui a chair to read, and then began to wash vegetables and prepare dishes.

Dishes that need to be slow-cooked can be prepared in advance, while cold dishes and stir-fries are quick and easy to prepare. Now all you have to do is wait.

In fact, they arrived a little early, after all, it was not yet time for lunch, but Secretary Zhang did not dare to be negligent and rushed here early in the morning without eating.

He Yuzhu was not in a position to say more about this.

The boss’s house seems to be very lively today. Maybe his children are back?

...

While He Yuzhu was busy, a lady walked in, "Oh, you brought your child with you?"

"How can we let the children read here?" She looked at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu looked up and felt that she looked like the wife of a senior leader, who was still young. “This is my sister, there is no one at home, so I had to bring her along.

"Brother, take care of your sister!" The leader's wife immediately showed sympathy. As a leader's wife, although she may not be good at speaking, she is kind-hearted. "Can I find her a room?"

"No need, no need!" He Yuzhu hurriedly stopped him, "My father is also a chef, and my sister grew up in the kitchen. You don't have to worry, she has loved the kitchen since she was a child.

"You actually like the kitchen?" The boss's wife was surprised.

"Because there are delicious food in the kitchen!" He Yuzhu shared generously, which also made the boss's wife laugh.

“Hehe~ I’m sorry to bother you today. I’m sorry to invite you to come over during the New Year.

But our hometown is in Sichuan, and it’s rare for our family to get together. Last time, my husband tasted authentic Sichuan cuisine in your factory, and he still misses it after returning home!" The wife of the big leader said frankly.

“It’s okay, it’s just a meal, just tell me half an hour before you start eating.

“He Yuzhu has remained humble since his time traveling.

In the compound, he tried to avoid too much contact, but in the factory he was very versatile and had his own strategies for handling interpersonal relationships with both superiors and subordinates.

"Okay! Little girl, eat whatever you want, don't be polite!" The boss's wife said to He Yushui.

"Thank you, sister!" He Yushui was very polite.

"Haha~sister!" The boss's wife couldn't tell her age. She was very happy to hear this. "You're so sweet!"

...

Around noon, the boss's wife appeared again and told He Yuzhu that it was almost time for dinner.

He Yuzhu started cooking immediately, and half an hour was just right.

Dishes were served on the table one by one. He Yuzhu unceremoniously left his portion in the kitchen. After enjoying lunch with He Yushui, the two cleaned up the kitchen.

At this time, a man with a strong aura pushed the door open and walked in, "Master He, thank you for your hard work.

"Hello, it's not hard!" He Yuzhu guessed that he was a senior leader, but he didn't dare to speak rashly, "Do you need more food?"

"No need to add it. I'm already very satisfied to taste the flavor of my hometown today!" The big leader seemed amiable and obviously in a good mood.

"As long as you are satisfied, we will leave now.

"He Yuzhu is preparing to leave.