Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

The big boss is from Bashu and needs to stay in Beijing all year round because of his work.

Although there are some people in Sijiucheng who can cook Sichuan cuisine.

But there are not many authentic ones that can be made.

And he prefers the authentic Sichuan cuisine.

Things like pickles and bacon are very much to his liking.

If you want to exchange it for Moutai or Fenjiu, he may not be happy to do so.

"Lao Chen, you and Xiao Wang can stay here for dinner today. I'll ask someone to cook some Sichuan dishes for you to try."

"Okay, then I'll try your Sichuan cuisine. Let's have two more drinks later. You have to open a bottle of good wine for me."

"No problem. Last time, some friends gave me a box of Fenjiu. I'll open two bottles and drink them together later."

The big boss said this and went to call his wife to arrange lunch.

Then he came back and started chatting with Wang Jianjun and Old Man Chen.

The big boss still has some impression of Wang Jianjun.

Wang Jianjun made great contributions when he escorted supplies for the Russian bear, which can be regarded as giving face to the Minister of Industry.

Later, when he went to commend Wang Jianjun, the two of them competed in shooting and he was completely defeated.

He still has a good impression of Wang Jianjun.

The three of them chatted for a while. During the conversation, Wang Jianjun only interrupted for a few words at the beginning, but he just listened throughout the rest of the conversation.

He is not very interested in politics.

So he really couldn't interrupt the conversation between the big boss and old man Chen.

Just then the leader's wife came in anxiously and said to him:

"Lao Liu, what a coincidence. Lao Wang's cook is sick and has asked for leave. You see, due to this matter, I can't find a suitable cook for the time being."

Hearing this, the leader looked a little embarrassed.

I just said I wanted to treat my friends to a meal, but it turned out there was no cook to cook.

Old man Chen asked curiously:

"Sister-in-law, doesn't your family have a cook?"

Old Liu waved his hands and sighed:

"Hey, don't mention him. I fired that guy a while ago because he had dirty hands. Now he keeps going to the Revolutionary Committee to expose dirt on me. If this happened before the founding of the People's Republic of China, he would be a traitor. I will shoot him to death!"

Old Man Chen thought about it and then said to Wang Jianjun:

"Xiao Wang, I heard from Chu Xia that you are a good cook, why don't you cook today's meal?"

"Huh? Me?"

Wang Jianjun was a little confused. He came here just to give gifts, so why did he have to act as a cook?

Am I taking Sha Zhu's script?

"Of course it's you. You can't keep up a conversation with us two old guys anyway. Why don't you just cook us a meal as a thank you for Lao Liu's help this time."

The big leader also looked at Wang Jianjun curiously and said:

"I didn't realize you can cook, Xiao Wang."

Since Old Man Chen said so, Wang Jianjun couldn't refuse.

Then he stood up and said:

"Okay, I'll show off my skills. But I'm not a professional chef, so I can only make some home-cooked dishes for you to bear with."

"Home cooking is fine. My husband and I don't know how to cook. If you don't cook, we will only be able to eat what Lao Chen cooks.

When he was in the army, he wanted to join the kitchen team, but they thought his cooking was terrible and refused to hire him. "

After the big boss exposed old man Chen's past, he said to his wife:

"Yingmei, take this young comrade to the kitchen. See if there's anything he needs and help him out."

The boss's wife was relieved to see someone helping with the cooking.

Then he politely took Wang Jianjun to the kitchen.

"Comrade Xiao Wang, if you need anything, just let me know. I can't cook, but I can wash and cut vegetables."

Wang Jianjun was somewhat flattered by the polite attitude of the boss's wife.

This guy has a bad temper and almost got into an argument with Shazhu when he appeared.

Compared with the TV series, it’s like a completely different person.

Of course, this has something to do with Shazhu’s bad temper.

Just with Shazhu's mouth, anyone can be offended to death.

"You're welcome. Just tell me where the seasoning is and what you should avoid eating. I can take care of the rest by myself."

Wang Jianjun didn't dare to really let the wife of this big leader help him.

Although the other party was in a high position, he could still feel the arrogance in his bones.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the boss’s wife was very satisfied.

Then he pointed to the cupboard and said:

"The seasonings are all there. There is nothing to avoid. The chief likes Sichuan cuisine. If you know how to make it, make a few more Sichuan dishes."

Wang Jianjun glanced at the ingredients on the table and said:

"Then I'll make twice-cooked pork, mapo tofu, and eggplant with fish sauce. I know these three dishes."

The leader's wife nodded with satisfaction:

"Okay, then ask Secretary Chen to serve the dishes when you're done. I'll go see if they need any help."

"Then you are busy."

After the boss's wife left, Wang Jianjun finally had time to look around the kitchen.

There are all kinds of ingredients including chicken, duck, fish and meat.

All I can say is that classes exist no matter what era.

There is no such thing as true equality for all in this world.

Ordinary people would not even dare to think about such rich ingredients.

Wang Jianjun shook his head and laughed at himself.

If we only talk about food, who in this world can compare with him?

He then calmed himself down, picked up the ingredients on the table and put them into the space.

Then the next moment, the ingredients were processed and placed on the table.

Blanch the meat and slice it, and cut the vegetables into cubes, shreds and strips.

With space to help, he alone can be as good as a dozen kitchen helpers.

Wang Jianjun then recalled the delicious food he had seen in short videos in his previous life and started making it.

In the age of well-developed self-media, the cooking methods of those so-called famous dishes are no longer a secret.

The three Sichuan dishes he chose are considered the most classic and relatively simple.

Wang Jianjun occasionally cooks in the space.

Although my cooking skills are definitely not as good as Sha Zhu and Nan Yi.

But as a home-cooked dish, it is already of high standard.

In a short while, he prepared four dishes and a soup.

In addition to the three agreed dishes, the remaining ones were an ordinary chicken stewed with mushroom soup and a pickled fish.

The method of cooking pickled fish is said to be a Sichuan dish, but in fact it combines the strengths of many different cuisines.

The soul lies in the jar of kimchi given by Li Xiuzhi.

This way of eating did not exist in that era, and it only became popular in the 90s.

Wang Jianjun did show off a little bit of his skills this time.

When he called Secretary Chen, the other party's eyes never left the basin of fish.

Hearing that the meal was ready, the big boss smiled and pulled Lao Chen to go to the restaurant.

"Mr. Chen, I didn't realize that Xiao Wang had such a talent for cooking. Although I haven't tasted it yet, this dish smells delicious. How could the steel mill assign such a good cook to work in purchasing?"

"You know what, I asked this guy to join the police with me before, but he refused. Later, I recommended him to the army because he was good at fighting, but he said he was discharged due to injury. Anyway, this guy is just lazy and has to find all kinds of excuses to shirk his responsibilities."

"Haha, you are still the same old man who never gets enough of taking advantage of others. On the contrary, I think this boy is pretty good. You old man, don't try to steal my Ministry of Industry."