Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Chen Jun smiled and explained, "My mother was not in good health before, so I have more free time if I set up a stall."

Oh?

Hearing this explanation, Lou Bancheng's eyes immediately lit up.

The Chen Jun in front of us is not only a good cook, but also a filial child.

Otherwise, with his skills, he could easily work as a chef in a big restaurant, which would not only be a decent job but also earn him a lot.

But in order to take care of his mother, he chose to set up a stall on the street.

Those chefs who want to save face would not do such a thing.

Thinking of this, Lou Bancheng became more determined to recruit him, and he got straight to the point and said, "Do you want to come to work in the steel mill? I can give you the position of kitchen team leader. Although your level is only that of an eighth-level cook, I can give you a hospitality allowance of 50 yuan per month."

I'm coming!

What Chen Jun wanted came!

As long as Lou Bancheng opened his mouth, entering the steel rolling mill would no longer be a problem.

He is different from Director Yang. Director Yang was just parachuted into the steel mill and does not have that much power.

But it’s different for Lou Bancheng. The steel rolling mill was originally his property, but now it has been donated to the country, so it is easy for him to arrange people to work in the factory.

However, Chen Jun still politely refused, "I'm sorry, Director Lou, my family situation is rather special, and I can't come to work in the factory at the moment. How about you wait for me for a few months, and when the family affairs are settled, I will come to work in our factory?"

In fact, just looking at the conditions offered by Lou Bancheng, they are already quite good. A basic salary of more than 30 yuan plus a reception subsidy of 50 yuan is more than 80 yuan per month, which is close to the salary level of an eighth-level worker.

Even though the current salary of more than 80 yuan may not be a lot, after the planned economy is implemented next year, all kinds of restaurants and shops will be reformed into public-private partnerships.

By then, the wages of those master chefs will drop drastically, and fifty yuan a month will be considered a high salary. Even if Yi Zhonghai becomes an eighth-level worker, his salary will only be over ninety yuan.

"Hahaha, since there are things to deal with at home, it doesn't hurt to wait for a few months." Although Chen Jun could not come to the steel mill to take up the post immediately, Lou Bancheng was still very happy.

However, Lou Bancheng still has a lot of entertainment in the past few months, so he asked, "The factory has entertainment in the past few months. Can you spare some time to help?"

"Don't worry, I won't let you work in vain."

"Of course, Director Lou, if you have anything to ask, just call me. As long as I can spare the time, I promise to make the reception beautiful."

Lou Bancheng was delighted when he heard this, and said to Chen Jun with a smile, "Okay, okay, then we have a deal. If the factory needs you in the future, you have to come and help out."

"Look at what you said. From now on, I will also be a member of our steel rolling mill. It is my duty to contribute to the factory."

Coming out of Canteen No. 3 at the steel rolling mill, Chen Jun took out the red envelope given by Lou Bancheng, opened it and took a peek inside.

"It has to be a rich man like Lou Bancheng, who is so generous that he gave me a red envelope of fifty yuan!"

I just worked as a receptionist and received a month's salary from others.

Of course, this time it was Lou Bancheng who was anxious, and it was the first time they met, so Lou Bancheng gave such a generous red envelope.

Next time I come, I'm afraid there won't be so many.

But Chen Jun was still very satisfied. In addition to the red envelope given by Lou Bancheng, he also packed a few dishes to take home, which was considered a very generous harvest.

On the way back, Chen Jun stopped by the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some lunch boxes and snacks.

Without a lunch box, it’s too troublesome to pack.

When he returned to the courtyard, Chen Jun actually met Lin Yao and the third uncle Yan Bugui in the front yard.

Yan Bugui was holding a few notebooks in his hands and was saying something to Lin Yao. It seemed that he was arranging the order in which Lin Yao should read the books.

Hey?

Is this to arrange self-study for Lin Yao? ?

It seems that Yan Bugui is concerned about Lin Yao's schooling. He is worried that Lin Yao will not be able to keep up with the courses next year, so he gave her study materials in advance.

"Uncle!" Chen Jun walked into the yard and greeted them.

Seeing her elder brother coming back, Lin Yao ran over happily.

"Brother, did you bring me anything to eat?"

Chen Jun patted his sister's head and couldn't help laughing. After all, she was just a twelve-year-old child, and all she thought about was eating and playing.

"Bring it."

As he spoke, Chen Jun took out a handful of sunflower brand sorghum candy from his pocket.

"Wow, sorghum candy!" Lin Yao shouted in surprise, and then took the sorghum candy with both hands.

White Rabbit Milk Candy had not yet been released in those days, and there were very few candies available on the market.

Sorghum candy has only started to appear in urban areas in the past two years. It is a relatively high-end candy and is deeply loved by children.

"Go and give some to Jiefang." Chen Jun said.

"what?"

When Lin Yao heard this, her face immediately fell.

This is sorghum candy. She is reluctant to eat it herself, so why should she share it with others?

Chen Jun naturally saw that Lin Yao was reluctant to leave, so he patted her head and coaxed her, "Go quickly, I still have a lot more. If you listen, I'll give them to you when we get home."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao nodded obediently and went to the third uncle's house with the sorghum candy.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui also walked over with a smile: "Oh, Chen Jun, you are too polite. I just brought some study materials for Lin Yao. Hey, this girl is smart and has a good brain. She will definitely be able to keep up with the courses when she starts school tomorrow."

"Thank you very much, Uncle. Have you eaten?" Chen Jun asked with a smile.

"Eat..." Yan Bugui was halfway through his words when he suddenly saw Chen Jun holding some packed food in his hand. He swallowed his saliva a little embarrassedly and changed the subject: "I haven't eaten yet."

Chen Jun didn't care and continued, "Then, let's go to my house for a drink?"

Yan Bugui was overjoyed when he heard this, and nodded in agreement, "Hahaha, that's great, I'll take that bottle of wine home, don't worry, it's definitely good wine!"

Good wine?

When Chen Jun heard this, he couldn't help but curl his lips into a curve.

The good wine that Yan Bugui mentioned is the kind of loose wine that is not mixed with water.

Although it was loose liquor, Yan Bugui was reluctant to drink it on weekdays. Sometimes after finishing half a bottle, he would add water to it. After repeating this several times, the wine became as light as plain water.

But there is no other way. Yan Bugui is the only one who earns money to support the family. Even if he doesn't save money in his daily life, it will be difficult for him to support the family.

So over time, Yan Bugui developed the habit of calculating things beforehand.

The brothers Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang were happily eating sorghum candy. When they heard that Yan Bugui was going out to drink, they also clamored to go.

But they all got slapped by Yan Bugui.

Chen Jun invited everyone to dinner, and no matter how thick-skinned Yan Bugui was, he couldn't bring his children with him.

Besides, Chen Jun was very generous to their family. He had given them fish and treated them to meals before, and now he was even giving candies to their children.

Yan Bugui kept all these in mind.