Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

After Old Man Chen and the senior leader and his wife took their seats, Wang Jianjun sat down with them.

Secretary Chen also sat down and was responsible for pouring wine for the two leaders.

After seeing the dishes on the table, the leader's face looked even happier.

"Xiao Wang, you are being too modest. Your home cooking looks no worse than my previous chef's. It smells delicious."

The big boss said this and looked at the pickled fish again.

"Your method of cooking fish is quite novel. What is the name of this dish, Xiao Wang?"

"Boss, this is called pickled fish. I made it when I was free. It's made with the pickled cabbage I just brought."

It was the first time that the leader saw fish cooked in this way, and he immediately picked up a piece of fish fillet with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

Just one bite made his eyes light up.

This fresh, tender and spicy fish is very much to his liking as a native of Sichuan.

"Delicious, this fish is really delicious. Xiao Wang! You brought me another surprise this time."

Wang Jianjun smiled casually and said:

"You are too polite, sir. It's just because you are trying this way of eating for the first time and it's a little novel."

Wang Jianjun's attitude made the leader very satisfied.

This kid is neither arrogant nor impatient, and is actually an all-round talent.

No wonder Lao Chen cares so much about his affairs and even wants to poach him.

Several people then tried other dishes made by Wang Jianjun.

After everyone finished eating, the leader couldn't help but say:

"Xiao Wang, I'm not trying to praise you. Your cooking skills are even better than my previous chef's. I'm starting to worry that I won't be able to eat your cooking in the future."

Old man Chen on the side said with a smile:

"Then let this boy come and cook for you when he is free in the future."

Old man Chen's original intention was to help Wang Jianjun establish a relationship with the big boss, which would also help his future.

But Wang Jianjun felt a little numb when he heard this.

He didn't mind cooking a meal for the two of them as a thank you, but how could he possibly take on the job of serving them?

You have to know that in this world, only my two wives are worthy of being served by me. For other people, especially men, and especially old men, it is absolutely impossible.

"Hey Uncle Chen, what are you talking about? I'm a buyer for the steel mill. I'm usually very busy."

Wang Jianjun politely rejected Old Man Chen's request.

But old man Chen said something.

"Nonsense, didn't you have plenty of time when you were pursuing my eldest niece? I don't know that it's not easy for you buyers to find good connections to complete tasks. Besides, whether you want to go to work or not is up to Lao Liu to decide."

Wang Jianjun couldn't help but twitch his eyes when he heard this.

Thank you so much, old man!

Is it really okay for you to blatantly abuse your power like this?

Seeing that the big boss seemed to be interested, Wang Jian quickly sold out Sha Zhu and said:

“Big boss, there’s no need to go far to get something done. I’ve racked my brains just to cook these dishes today.

I have a more suitable person to recommend. There is a cook named Sha Zhu in the steel mill. His cooking skills are absolutely impeccable. He usually cooks for the factory. You have been to the steel mill before, and he cooked the reception dinner. "

The big boss recalled and remembered it.

The reception dinner that day was really well prepared.

"Then why is he called Shazhu? Is he a fool?"

The leader's wife asked curiously when she heard the name.

"Hey, that guy is not stupid. Shazhu was the nickname his father gave him when he was a child. Later, everyone in the courtyard called him that. His father used to be the chef of the steel mill, and later he took over his father's job and joined the factory. And his best dish has to be Beijing-style Sichuan cuisine."

"Oh, really? I didn't expect that Lao Yang actually has such a talent. I'll ask him to try cooking someday."

After hearing what Wang Jianjun said, the leader was obviously moved.

Wang Jianjun then added:

"But, sir, I have something to tell you in advance. This idiot Zhu has a bad temper and is very mean. He can make people angry to death. But he is not a very cunning person. Please bear with him."

Wang Jianjun thought of Sha Zhu's temper and felt it necessary to give him a reminder.

As soon as that guy arrived, he started a quarrel with the leader's wife.

Don’t let yourself end up not only failing to cook the meal but offend your boss as well.

Wang Jianjun recommended Sha Zhu to the senior leader in order to repay Sha Zhu for helping him out and Qin Huairu for helping him tip off.

As for Nan Yi, it’s not that he hasn’t thought about it.

It’s just that the top leader is also in the storm now, and Nan Yi’s background is not good.

His former chef was always looking for dirt on him.

If we let Nan Yi cook, that would be giving the other party a handle.

After transferring the task of cooking to Sha Zhu, the boss never mentioned cooking again.

I just asked Wang Jianjun some more questions about the recipe of pickled fish.

Wang Jianjun also knows everything.

Although this dish is novel, it is not difficult to make. A chef like Sha Zhu will be able to cook it after hearing it.

After the meal, the two old men chatted for a few more words and then Old Man Chen took Wang Jianjun away.

Wang Jianjun also made a good relationship with the senior leader this time. Of course, this good relationship is not useful now, and it can only be used when he can show his talents in the future after the reform and opening up.

Just a few days after Wang Jianjun visited my senior leader.

In the kitchen of the steel mill, Sha Zhu was leisurely drinking tea while waiting for the end of get off work. Suddenly, the canteen director came over and said to Sha Zhu nervously:

"Silly Zhu, clean up. There's a job for you to do outside."

Shazhu felt a little unhappy. Wouldn't it be nice to just lie down? Why did he have to go out to work?

But since the leader has spoken, he can only obey orders.

Now that Sha Zhu is married and has children, his temper has become much more restrained than before.

Shazhu had just packed up and was ready to go out.

As a result, Director Yang, who had been demoted, suddenly ran in and whispered to Sha Zhu:

"Silly Zhu, remember this. Just cook the dishes later, and don't ask or say anything else."

Director Yang's words made Sha Zhu feel a little strange.

What kind of mission is this? It’s so mysterious.

As soon as Sha Zhu walked out of the door, he was taken to a car by the canteen director. The driver was a young man wearing glasses.

With him was a projectionist from a steel mill, but of course this person was not Xu Damao.

Xu Damao was currently leading people to search houses everywhere.

Sha Zhu was taken all the way to a luxurious small villa.

When he saw the small Western-style building, Sha Zhu became even more curious.

Fortunately, he remembered the instructions given by the canteen director and Factory Director Yang before they left, and just focused on cooking and ignored everything else.

It was not until the evening that Sha Zhu was driven back to the courtyard by the young man wearing glasses.

"Master He, I will pick you up here next time. Please remember the time."

"Oh, okay. I've got that!"

Sha Zhu was still a little confused at the moment, but when he thought of the lunch boxes in his hands, he ran home happily.