After rebirth, dominate the courtyard

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Cui Dake made an announcement in the workshop with a gong, his words were earnest.

"We have hired a new cook for the Second Canteen. You may want to give him a try after he finishes his work."

So, as soon as the working hours were over, everyone rushed into the second dining hall. The scene was spectacular. The second dining hall had never seen such a grand occasion before and was very excited about it, considering it a rare opportunity.

"I heard that the chef of the Second Canteen has changed, so I came here to taste it. If it's not good, I'll go back to the First Canteen in the future."

"I think so too. If the food here is not tasty enough, I will have to go back to the dining hall. However, the dining hall is crowded and I am not sure if I can get a meal."

"Oh, I hope the food in the Second Dining Hall won't disappoint you. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until there's nothing to eat in the First Dining Hall before you eat in the Second Dining Hall."

Soon, workers came in droves and the second canteen was crowded. Although it was still inferior to the first canteen, the number of people had doubled.

After tasting it, everyone was amazed.

"Oh my, today's dishes are so delicious, more than a hundred times better than before?"

"It's really a delicacy. I need to buy more food."

A few people suddenly realized and quickly walked to the food supply window, holding their meal tickets, wanting to buy more dishes.

In the kitchen, the chefs were delighted. This was a recognition of their cooking skills and tantamount to a reward.

After a while, some people finished their meal but were still not satisfied, so they bought more food to take home.

In a short while, the prepared dishes were sold out.

"Come back tomorrow, today's food is sold out."

"If you want to taste it, come early tomorrow."

The chef at the food service window answered with a smile. When everyone heard this, some beat their chests and stamped their feet, while others felt extremely regretful.

"I didn't expect that after the kitchen in the second dining hall was changed, the dishes would be so delicious. If I had known this, I should have brought more."

"That's right, I'm not full yet!"

"I didn't expect the cooking skills of the Second Dining Hall are so superb. It seems that we have underestimated them before."

"For us, it is a blessing that we no longer have to crowd into one dining hall."

"Tomorrow at noon, I will lead the way."

The maintenance workers were talking excitedly.

After all, how could such cooking skills be easily abandoned? After the kitchen was cleaned up, Sha Mao convinced everyone.

"Master Shamao, the Second Canteen has become famous, and there will probably be more people coming tomorrow."

"We must prepare early tomorrow, seize the opportunity, and sell more meal tickets."

A handyman suggested.

"That makes sense. There are many people dining here today, and some of them are trying new things."

"The reputation of the Second Dining Hall is growing day by day."

The people sitting around Sha Mao all agreed to the proposal and were all happy because the Second Canteen could finally hold its head high.

Sha Mao gestured to stop talking: "Forget it, today's work is done, everyone should go back early after packing up."

"This place has been cleaned up. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

After everyone said goodbye to Sha Mao, they left one after another. Seeing that the kitchen was empty, Sha Mao smiled, took the dishes that had been packed long ago, and set off on his way home. Those were the delicacies he prepared for Qin Huairu.

……

At this time, in a canteen kitchen in the steel plant, Nan Yi frowned.

"There are obviously fewer people coming to the cafeteria tonight, and some of them have switched to the second dining hall."

"There are so many leftovers now, what should we do?"

Everyone in the kitchen looked unhappy. Normally, the dining hall was the busiest one, but today, even though there was enough food prepared, it was still not sold out.

In order to avoid dissatisfaction among the workers, more dishes were prepared, but they were always sold out. This time, it was not the case, which puzzled everyone.

At this moment, all ingredients are prepared as planned, and the kitchen expenses are all fixed. If the amount of ingredients is not reduced tomorrow, there will be some leftovers.

"I heard that the Second Dining Hall hired a highly skilled chef."

"Maybe he attracted the crowd, maybe it was his trick."

Another handyman said.

"Well, let's wait and see what happens."

"Leftovers can be packed and placed at the door later. They can be kept fresh and reheated tomorrow and still be eaten."

Nan Yi felt quite depressed.

"Okay, Master, I understand. I'll do it right away." An apprentice replied.

Nan Yi sighed helplessly. This incident was a wake-up call for him.

"Clean up and go home to rest."

Nan Yi looked at everyone in the kitchen and gave instructions.

……

Outside the steel plant, Li Tianlang handed the list to Hu Xijie and left. He no longer interfered in subsequent matters as his energy was limited.

Soon, Li Tianlang returned to the courtyard and went straight home. The courtyard was very lively at this moment because Xu Damao was promoted to the director of the factory.

Xu Damao wanted to seize the position of head of the compound, but how could the current head Liu Haishui give up his position so easily?

Liu Haishui has coveted this for a long time. He finally got the top spot, so how could he let it go easily?

Xu Damao left a harsh word: "Just wait and see." Then he left, which shocked Liu Haishui.

Now, Liu Haishui knows that Xu Damao has become the office director of the steel plant.

Liu Hai was inside the room, frowning.

"My dear, how can you not understand the situation?"

"Xu Damao is already the factory director, we can't afford to offend him. You are just a small deputy minister now, how dare you provoke him?"

"The head of the compound is worthless. The deputy director of the factory at least has a slightly higher salary. If you are squeezed out by Xu Damao, there will be almost no hope of promotion in the future."

Aunt Er said worriedly, knowing full well that her husband was obsessed with power.

Liu Haishui sat there drinking tea, silent and obviously in a bad mood.

"Forget it, no need to say more. I have made up my mind. I will never give up the position of the head of the compound to Xu Damao."

"I am the head of the compound, but I only do it for the people in the compound to see. Only when I am the deputy director in the factory can I be seen by the people in the compound."

“Even if the salary is reduced, it doesn’t matter.”

Liu Haishui said with his belly sticking out.

Seeing how determined her husband was, Aunt Er sighed helplessly. Now that things had come to this, she could only adapt to the situation.

Not long after, Sha Mao returned with a full basket and was seen by Li Tianlang who was at home.

"You are such a fool, you actually took so many things from the kitchen of the car factory."

"If I don't clean up the kitchen, you'll empty it out sooner or later."

Li Tianlang examined Sha Mao's belongings and thought about reporting it to Cui Dake tomorrow.

It was tolerable for Sha Mao to take things from the steel plant, after all, the quantities were not large, and Li Tianlang did not mind.

This time, Li Tianlang couldn't help but be amazed. What Sha Mao brought was twice as much as the last time at the steel plant.

Sha Mao really likes to steal public property!

"Sha Mao is going too far. He took so much this time."

Lou Xiao'e in front of the window also muttered, with confusion in her eyes.

"This time, Sha Mao didn't take anything from the steel plant."

"He got it from the car factory."

Li Tianlang explained.

"Car factory?"

Lou Xiao'e was surprised when she heard this.