Siheyuan: I just came across and wanted to chase me away

Ma Jiefang wanted to pay, but Gu Nan disagreed, after all, these were system rewards. Besides, Ma Jiefang helped him a lot.

Ma Jiefang began to entertain the workers from the steel rolling mill who came one after another, most of whom came with some gifts.

This was Gu Nan's first time trying to make a big pot dish. He knew it was much harder than cooking alone. But he did not back down. Instead, he was full of enthusiasm and was ready to show off his skills. After all, Gu Nan still believed in the system.

Although Gu Nan had never cooked a big pot dish, he had gone through all the steps over and over again in his mind.

Gu Nan selected the freshest vegetables, the fattest meat, and various seasonings and spices. He cleaned, cut, and marinated them one by one, and he was meticulous in every step, not daring to be careless.

Because it was a reward from the system, Gu Nan still had great confidence in the quality of the vegetables. After all, products produced by the system must be authentic.

Next, Gu Nan began to make the broth. He put the bones, meat and spices into the pot and slowly boiled it, allowing the broth to fully absorb the essence of the ingredients. He stirred and tasted from time to time, adjusting the heat and seasoning until the broth became delicious and rich.

Then he began to stir-fry the main ingredients. He put the cut meat and vegetables into the pot and quickly stir-fried them to make sure they were evenly heated. His movements were skillful and powerful, as if he was dancing. As the heat increased, the aroma from the pot filled the air, making people salivate.

Finally, he poured the boiled broth into the pot and mixed it with the main ingredients. He quickly stir-fried it again to allow the broth to fully blend with the ingredients to achieve the best taste and flavor.

When the big pot of food was finally finished, Gu Nan showed a satisfied smile on his face. Gu Nan looked at the food he made with his own hands, and his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

His master Ma Jiefang was also outside receiving the guests. He was very pleased to see Gu Nan making the big pot dish so attentively. He took out the melon seeds he bought and shared them with the guests, praising Gu Nan's cooking skills.

"I didn't expect that Gu Nan is not only talented in locksmithing, but the things he makes based on the smell won't necessarily be worse than what He Yuzhu makes. They may even be better."

"That's right. He Yuzhu has been smelling really bad lately. I wonder if he took a shower in the toilet."

"Yes."

While the workers at the steel rolling mill were praising Gu Nan's craftsmanship, Jia Dongxu finished his shower and came as Jia Zhang had said.

Who knew that he was seen by Ma Jiefang as soon as he entered the door. Ma Jiefang knew that his apprentice Gu Nan was almost defeated by Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai, not to mention being a third-level fitter, he might not even be a worker in a steel mill.

Gu Nan also saw Jia Dongxu coming, and Ma Jiefang glanced at Gu Nan.

Gu Nan understood what his master meant, so he shook his head.

Jia Dongxu wanted to sit down casually, but was stopped by Ma Jiefang: "Jia Dongxu, I don't think I invited you."

Jia Dongxu had already developed a thick skin, otherwise he wouldn't have come to work without shame after being found out: "Master Ma, don't you know me? I'm Gu Nan's neighbor. Aren't I here to show my support for Gu Nan?"

Ma Jiefang has always been a straightforward person. He says whatever he wants and never hides anything. "It's true that you are Gu Nan's neighbor, but I heard that Gu Nan was almost kicked out because of you. I really don't know why the steel mill still keeps a black sheep like you."

No matter how thick-skinned Jia Dongxu was, he blushed when he heard what Ma Jiefang said: "This."

Naturally, his colleagues at the steel rolling mill hated Jia Dongxu very much. He relied on the fact that his master was Yi Zhonghai, a second-level fitter, but he dared to order this and that around.

Fortunately, God had a good idea and made him an apprentice. And according to the factory director, if he could not be promoted to a first-class fitter, he would be fired.

"Okay, Jia Dongxu didn't invite you, so don't come here shamelessly. Just go."

"Yeah, let's go."

Jia Dongxu was thick-skinned, but he couldn't stand so many people talking, so he left angrily: "Remember, when I become rich, I will deal with you one by one."

As he was about to leave, he saw Director Yang and the engineer named Zheng Qiang at the door. Jia Dongxu ran over and asked, "Director Yang, what are you doing?"

Director Yang was very surprised to see Jia Dongxu. He didn't expect Gu Nan to be so generous that he even invited his enemy to dinner. "I came to see Gu Nan. What are you doing?"

Jia Dongxu was embarrassed to say that he was kicked out by Gu Nan, so he smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Yang, I just feel that my skills are not up to standard. I am taking advantage of today's weekend to practice hard. By the way, I wish Gu Nan to become a third-level fitter now."

Although Director Yang did not believe Jia Dongxu's words, he smiled as he was an engineer standing next to him: "Okay, practice hard and strive to become a first-class fitter as soon as possible."

After saying that, Director Yang and Zheng Qiang went in. Jia Dongxu originally wanted to go back, but when he thought about going back like this, he would definitely be laughed at by the neighbors in the courtyard.

So Jia Dongxu found a comfortable place, lay down and went to sleep. Jia Dongxu's idea was actually very simple, as long as he slept here, he could go back and say that Gu Nan treated him to a meal, wouldn't that be enough?

Gu Nan saw that everything was almost ready, but his master insisted that there was another important person coming today. Gu Nan thought that it might be the factory director. "Master, the important person you are talking about might be the factory director, right?"

Ma Jiefang looked at Gu Nan and said, "You little brat, I didn't expect you to guess it right. That's right. Director Yang told me yesterday that he would come today, so I'm waiting for him here."

Gu Nan knew that the factory director did not come for his sake, but for the sake of Uncle Zheng who came that day.

While Gu Nan was joking with his co-workers, Director Yang came over and said, "Gu Nan, you are so famous that even our Engineer Zheng came to celebrate with you."

Gu Nan is usually not a talkative person, and now he has nothing to say: "Uncle Zheng, it's really great that you can come. It's a good opportunity for you to taste my cooking skills."

As soon as Director Yang came in, he smelled the fragrance and thought that Gu Nan had invited He Yuzhu. He didn't expect it to be Gu Nan's craftsmanship.

"You said you did this, I thought you invited He Yuzhu here."

Gu Nan invited Director Yang and Uncle Zheng to sit at the main seat and started serving the dishes. However, because Director Yang was there, they hadn't started eating yet.