Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

"Master He!" Secretary Zhao appeared in the kitchen. He Yuzhu, who was taking a break, heard the call and immediately responded, "Here!" Then he asked, "Secretary Zhao, what's the matter?! Is the dish wrong?!"

Secretary Zhao replied, "Master He, the leaders are very satisfied with the dishes you cook. The factory director wants you to come over. The leader has something to ask you."

"Oh!" He Yuzhu responded and instantly understood what was going on. He immediately followed Secretary Zhao to the small restaurant.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!" Secretary Zhao reached the door of the small restaurant and knocked on it. Director Yang shouted, "Come in!"

Secretary Zhao pushed the door open and walked into the small restaurant, saying, "Boss, Master He is here."

He Yuzhu followed him into the small restaurant and greeted him: "Hello, leaders!" He Yuzhu looked at the middle-aged man. At this time, He Yuzhu recognized at a glance that this middle-aged man was none other than the noble leader behind him. At this time, the leader had just been transferred to the department and would have to wait a few years before he could sit in the back seat.

The middle-aged man asked, "Comrade He Yuzhu, who taught you these dishes?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "I learned from Master Fan Changming, the Sichuan chef of Fengzeyuan. Also, my father was the inheritor of Tan's cuisine. Although I haven't learned all of my father's skills, I like to learn from them. Different paths lead to the same end, nothing more than knife skills, heat and seasoning. Potatoes are the most common ingredients in the canteen kitchen, which are the best ingredients for practicing knife skills. Being able to cook a small stove does not necessarily mean you can cook a big pot dish. As long as you practice the big pot dishes well, you can figure out other dishes as long as you know the process and practice more."

"Great! It would be great if everyone had your spirit of research!" The middle-aged man agreed with a smile, and then asked: "Just now your Hao Shuji said that your Director Yang was kind to you. What's going on?!"

He Yuzhu did not hide anything and told the middle-aged man in detail about Yi Zhonghai and how he got his job recently. After listening to He Yuzhu, the middle-aged man said, "I never thought that there would be a scum like Yi Zhonghai among the workers!" Then he looked at Hao Shuji and said, "Old Hao, you must strengthen the ideological education of the workers in the future.

Hao Shuji replied: "Old leader, you don't need to tell me about this. We have already arranged it."

"Okay!" The middle-aged man nodded with satisfaction.

He Yuzhu saw that it was almost done, so he said hello to the leaders and left the small restaurant after getting permission. More than half an hour later, Director Yang and Hao Shuji accompanied the middle-aged man out of the canteen kitchen.

After the leaders left, Gao Yao came to the kitchen. When Master Yang saw Gao Yao, he asked, "Director, what's up?!"

Gao Yao glanced around and asked, "Where's He Yuzhu?!"

Master Yang said, "Director, He Yuzhu is exhausted today. He is resting over there!"

Gao Yao looked in the direction that Master Yang pointed. Seeing He Yuzhu dozing off, Gao Yao suddenly felt a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a few seconds, Gao Yao walked to He Yuzhu's side and gently pushed him. He Yuzhu shuddered, rubbed his eyes, saw Gao Yao, and asked, "Director, what's the matter?!"

Gao Yao said: "Zhu Zi, are you exhausted today?!"

He Yuzhu did not deny it, nodded, and said: "Director, can you tell those factories to let them know in advance when they have a reception? I can't stand it if it keeps going like this. Don't blame me for quitting when the time comes."

"Don't worry! I've already informed them in advance." Gao Yao then glanced at the dishes placed in the corner and said, "The remaining dishes today will not be put into the small warehouse. Before leaving get off work, you have to work hard and cook all the dishes, and share them among us!"

"Okay!" He Yuzhu agreed without further ado. Master Yang, Master Han and the kitchen helpers all smiled brightly when they heard the conversation between He Yuzhu and Gao Yao. They all felt that He Yuzhu and Gao Yao were really good.

After Gao Yao left, Master Yang and Master Han just walked up to He Yuzhu. Before they could say anything flattering, He Yuzhu's voice rang out: "Master Yang, Master Han, today is a rare opportunity for you two to practice. Wait a minute, I'll show you a sample, and then I'll watch you do it. But don't worry, I'll point it out if you do anything wrong."

Master Han asked: "Zhu Zi, this is not appropriate, right?!"

He Yuzhu glanced at the two of them and said, "What's wrong with that?! I said you can do it." Then He Yuzhu changed the subject and said, "I heard that Chef Gao and Chef Ma from Canteen 1 and Canteen 2 are going to retire soon. Now the head chefs for Canteen 1 and Canteen 2 haven't been decided yet?! Are you two planning to stay in Canteen 3 for the rest of your lives?!"

The chefs of the first and second canteens are all level 35 chefs. According to their current level, they can work hard to pass the exam to become a level 5 chef. The salary of a level 2 chef is 37 yuan per month, plus the 5 yuan chef subsidy, which means they can get 40 yuan a month. Isn't it more than what they get now?! If a level chef can get more than yuan, he can also get more tickets. Who can resist money these days?!

Master Yang and Master Han were somewhat moved by what He Yuzhu said. Seeing their reactions, He Yuzhu walked to where the ingredients were placed, looked at the remaining items, and thought to himself, "These guys are really ruthless. They actually left so many good things!"

Master Yang and Master Han walked over to He Yuzhu, and Master Yang asked, "Zhuzi, what dish do you think is suitable?!"

He Yuzhu said, "What's left is about five or six pounds of lean meat and most of a yellow sheep. Mix the lean meat into a paste and make sweet and sour sweet and sour pork. Stew the yellow sheep with radish. Bring it home to nourish the family in the evening." Then he asked, "Do we still have the money we raised last time?!"

When Sister Huang heard He Yuzhu's question, she immediately replied, "There are still more than twenty yuan."

He Yuzhu said, "Go back to the finance department, pay for the coal and seasoning, and ask the director to issue a pass. The people in the security department have sharp noses. If they smell something and stop you, it will be bad. Then everyone will be uncomfortable."

Several kitchen helpers in the cafeteria immediately echoed, "Master He is really thoughtful."

He Yuzhu looked at Master Yang and Master Han and said, "You two, stop watching! Let's work together!" He Yuzhu put the meat on the chopping board and divided it into three equal parts. He kept one for himself and gave one to Master Yang and Master Han. He Yuzhu picked up the kitchen knife, scraped it under the plate a few times, tested the blade, and taught while cutting the meat.

However, He Yuzhu and his team did not expect that Director Yang and Hao Shuji did not leave with their leaders. They were right at the door. They heard everything He Yuzhu and his team said word for word. The middle-aged man said to Director Yang and Hao Shuji: "The flaws do not outweigh the merits. Comrade He Yuzhu is still a good person. He has a big picture view and is worth training. Since He Yuzhu is not teaching, you should let him lead more people."

After sending the middle-aged man to the car, Hao Shuji watched the motorcade leave the factory gate. Hao Shuji smiled and looked at Gao Yao standing behind him, saying, "Director Gao, you also heard what the leader said just now. You should know what to do next, right?!"

Gao Yao understood and said, "Shuji, don't worry! I will arrange for He Yuzhu to take on an apprentice as soon as possible."