Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

After watching Master Zhang leave, He Yuzhu picked up the broom beside him and started cleaning. While sweeping, he was thinking about what dish he would cook if he had the chance to try.

Suddenly, He Yuzhu had an idea. He remembered many fan fictions about courtyard houses that he had read in later generations. Many of them told the story that Lou Bancheng's wife was the heir of Tan's cuisine and was from the same school as himself.

Tan's cuisine is also known as official cuisine, and is known as rich cuisine in Jianghu. It originated from Tan Zongjun and was developed by his son Tan Gongqing. Thinking of this, He Yuzhu would make a Tan's cuisine whenever he had the opportunity and the ingredients.

Looking at He Yuzhu who was cleaning outside diligently, Director Li showed a smug smile. Thinking that Boss Lou would treat him to lunch at noon, he started to tidy up his hair in front of the mirror.

In the blink of an eye, it was noon. From afar, I saw Boss Lou leading several factory leaders leisurely walking towards the cafeteria. I watched Director Li rushing to the door to greet them like a husky pig.

When Master Zhang saw Director Li had gone out, he called He Yuzhu, who was doing odd jobs outside, in and said, "Zhuzi, the factory director is here, and Director Li won't dare to target you blatantly. Take a look at these ingredients and think of a dish that you can cook."

After saying that, Master Zhang started to prepare his ingredients.

He Yuzhu looked at the prepared dishes in the kitchen and shook his head helplessly. He didn't expect that the ingredients for the banquet, which was known as Lou Bancheng's, were just so-so. He didn't know whether it was to avoid suspicion, but He Yuzhu was a little overwhelmed anyway.

After searching around for a long time, He Yuzhu managed to gather the ingredients for a dish and a soup. Since he was going to venture out into the world, he might as well do good things in pairs.

He Yuzhu was going to make a steamed chicken with Chinese mustard and a pearl soup, and he prepared the main and side dishes for each, and then waited for the opportunity to come.

Soon, Chef Zhang finished cooking his specialty dish. Suddenly, Lou Bancheng's secretary ran into the kitchen and asked, "Who is the chef today? Boss Lou wants to see you."

Master Zhang said to Secretary Song with a smile, "Secretary Song, I'll cook the lunch today. I'll go right after I wash my hands."

After hearing this, Secretary Song said, "Hurry up," and then he used his ultimate to flash away.

Master Zhang said to He Yuzhu: "I saw that you prepared two dishes, so I deliberately made eight dishes. Get ready. I'll go and say hello first."

He Yuzhu said to Master Zhang: "Thank you, Master Zhang. I will definitely seize the opportunity and will not let you down."

When he arrived at the door of the private room, Master Zhang straightened his clothes and knocked on the door. When he heard someone call him in, he pushed the door open and walked in.

After entering the room, Chef Zhang bowed and said, "My cooking skills are not very good, I hope I did not disturb the leaders' enjoyment."

After listening to what Lou Bancheng said with a smile: "Master Zhang is too modest. Although Master Zhang is not as good as Master He who left, it is obvious that Master Zhang has learned 80% to 90% of Master He's skills. But I have a question, why did Master Zhang only make eight dishes?"

Master Zhang bowed and replied: "Boss Lou, I am not very skilled in cooking. These eight dishes are already my best dishes. However, there is one person who can surprise Boss Lou. Can you let him try it?"

Hearing about the surprise, Lou Bancheng said with a smile: "Let him try. I don't believe that there is anyone in the cafeteria who can cook better than Chef Zhang."

Master Zhang said cheerfully: "Boss Lou, just wait and see. I will go down and ask him to prepare it." After that, he took a few steps back, turned around and walked out.

Seeing that Chef Zhang actually said there was a surprise, the leaders who were familiar with the chefs in the cafeteria were all guessing who could have won Chef Zhang's praise so much that he was given the last two dishes to cook. Everyone was also looking forward to it.

Only Director Li, the canteen director sitting in the corner, suddenly thought of He Yuzhu's name. As soon as this thought came to Director Song's round face, Director Li comforted himself: "He Yuzhu is a half-grown boy, what good dishes can he make? It's definitely not him."

After thinking about it, he began to flatter the deputy factory director who was in charge of logistics next to him.

After returning to the kitchen, Chef Zhang patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, "I have fought for this opportunity for you. Now it depends on your performance. I am tired after working all afternoon. I will go to the side to have some tea."

He Yuzhu's face straightened and he said to Master Zhang: "Just watch."

After saying that, he began to carefully prepare the two dishes he had prepared. The process was so smooth that the chefs, big and small, who were watching nearby were stunned.

When the dish was ready, He Yuzhu said to the chef, "Chef, please serve the dish. Thank you."

The chef who served the dishes said to He Yuzhu: "Your cooking skills are really amazing. Let's go and serve the dishes to the leader first."

When the leaders of all sizes in the box saw the two dishes served, they all felt their saliva could not help but swallow. Although they did not know the name, the fragrance was too fragrant.

Lou Bancheng took a look and thought, wow, there must be a master in the cafeteria. Someone can actually cook such authentic official dishes. The aroma is so fragrant that I wonder how it tastes. Looking at his colleagues who were already eager to try it, Lou Bancheng picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth. The rich aroma instantly satisfied his taste buds greatly.

Seeing Boss Lou enjoying the meal, the other leaders could no longer hold back and started eating. The melt-in-the-mouth texture gave them great satisfaction.

After eating and drinking, Boss Lou said to Secretary Song: "Go and invite Chef Zhang and the chef who prepared the last two dishes. I want to toast them with a glass of wine."

When Secretary Song heard that the boss was relieved, he immediately trotted over and shouted: "Master Zhang, quickly take the chefs who will prepare the last two dishes to the private room. Master Lou wants to toast you personally."

After hearing this, Master Zhang and He Yuzhu smiled at each other, knowing that the matter was settled, and walked hand in hand to the private room.

When they arrived outside the box, Master Zhang knocked on the door, listened, opened the door and walked in. When they saw someone coming in, all the leaders inside were eager to know who was behind Master Zhang?

When He Yuzhu appeared, Director Song of the cafeteria wilted directly. He knew that he was in trouble today. His round face was flushed again.

Boss Lou saw that He Yuzhu was stunned for a while and said: "Are you He Daqing's son? Your father called you Shazhu, right?"