Siheyuan: Sizhu starts blindly and takes a new path

Chapter 222 Work

The atmosphere in the private room of the water plant's canteen was lively. Several leaders were eating with rosy cheeks and satisfied smiles on their faces.

"This chef's cooking skills are amazing! Even better than what we usually eat at big restaurants!" A leader picked up a piece of pork elbow and couldn't help but praise it again.

"Yes, the cooking time of this braised carp is just right, it's really good!" Another leader also nodded repeatedly.

Deputy Factory Director Chen was delighted to see the leaders enjoying their meal, and said quickly, "As long as the leaders are satisfied! This is the chef we specially invited, and his cooking skills are amazing! How about I invite him out to toast the leaders?"

When the leaders heard this, they all nodded and said, "Okay, please come out! We have to thank this chef!"

Deputy Director Chen quickly stood up and ran to the kitchen to call Sha Zhu. Sha Zhu was cleaning the stove in the kitchen. When he saw the deputy director coming in, he smiled and asked, "Director Chen, did the leaders eat well?"

Deputy Factory Director Chen smiled from ear to ear: "It's more than OK! The leaders had a great time eating and asked to see you! Director He, come on, come with me and have a toast!"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he wiped his hands and said, "Okay, I'll toast to the leaders right away."

Deputy Factory Director Chen waved his hand and said, "Director He, your skills are so good, the leaders must be impressed by you, and maybe you can help us in the future!"

When they arrived at the private room, several leaders saw Sha Zhu and praised him. One of them smiled and said, "This is the chef, right? Come on, let's toast to you! Your cooking skills are really amazing!"

Sha Zhu waved his hands quickly: "Leaders are too polite. I am just a cook. As long as the leaders are satisfied with the food, I will be satisfied."

At this moment, one of the leaders suddenly stared at Sha Zhu for a few times, frowned, and then said with sudden realization: "Hey, aren't you... the chef who cooked at the big leader's house? I remember you! You were the chef at the last big leader's family dinner, right?"

Sha Zhu saw this person when he first entered the room, but he didn't take the initiative to greet him. Unexpectedly, the leader recognized him. He nodded quickly: "Yes, it's me. I didn't expect the leader to still remember me."

The leader laughed and patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder: "No wonder the taste of this dish is so familiar! It turned out to be you! The big boss praised you highly and said that the dishes you cook are better than those at the state banquet! I didn't expect to taste your cooking here again today. It's fate!"

When the other leaders heard this, they all showed surprised expressions: "So this chef is related to the big leader? He is really a hidden talent!"

Director Fang of the water plant was also stunned. He only knew that Sha Zhu was the canteen director of the steel mill, but he didn't expect that he was related to the big boss. Director Fang quickly picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Oh, Director He, I didn't expect you to have such a relationship! I'm so sorry! Come, let me toast you!"

Sha Zhu waved his hands quickly: "Director, you are too polite. I am just a cook. How dare I ask you to toast me?"

Director Fang insisted on toasting: "Hey, with your skills and this relationship, our water plant will have to cooperate with you in the future! Come on, cheers!"

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Sha Zhu had to drink another glass.

After three rounds of drinks, the leaders became more enthusiastic about Sha Zhu and started chatting with him. The leader who recognized Sha Zhu even asked about his recent situation. When he heard that he was the canteen director at the steel mill, he smiled and said, "Director He, you can't let your craft go to waste! You can't give up your craft just because you're a leader."

Sha Zhu hurriedly thanked him: "What kind of cadre am I? I am here to serve the people. Leader, rest assured, I will do my job well."

After hearing this, the leaders nodded and praised: "This young man is not only skilled, but also so humble. It's really rare!"

After seeing off several satisfied superiors, the canteen of the water plant finally quieted down. Deputy Director Chen breathed a sigh of relief with a relaxed smile on his face. He turned to look at Sha Zhu who was cleaning the stove, walked over quickly, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Director He, we are really grateful to you today! If you hadn't helped, our meal would have been ruined!" Deputy Director Chen said with a smile, his tone full of gratitude.

Sha Zhu wiped his hands and smiled naively: "Director Chen, you are too polite. I am just a cook. I am also very happy if I can make the leaders eat to their satisfaction."

Deputy Factory Director Chen waved his hand and said, "Hey, your craftsmanship is unmatched by ordinary people! Today, the leaders praised you highly, especially the one who recognized you. He even said that he would praise you to the senior leader! Your future is limitless!"

Sha Zhu scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "Director Chen, please don't praise me. I'm just doing my job well."

Deputy Director Chen smiled, and suddenly seemed to remember something, and asked in a low voice: "By the way, Director He, I remember you mentioned before that your sister He Yushui is about to do an internship, right?"

When Sha Zhu heard this, his eyes lit up and he nodded quickly: "Yes, Yu Shui graduated from technical secondary school this year and is worried about where to find an internship. Director Chen, what do you think..."

Deputy Director Chen patted his chest and said cheerfully, "I'll take care of it! Our factory office is in need of a clerk. If Yu Shui is willing, come and do an internship here! If you perform well during the internship, it won't be a problem to get a permanent job!"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he was so happy that he said quickly, "Thank you so much, Director Chen! If Yu Shui knew about this, she would be so happy!"

Deputy Director Chen waved his hand: "Hey, we are all family, no need to be so polite! Besides, you helped us a lot today, what's this little thing?"

Sha Zhu nodded gratefully: "Director Chen, don't worry, Yu Shui will work hard and will not embarrass you!"

Deputy Director Chen smiled and patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder: "Okay, it's settled then! After the New Year, ask Yu Shui to come to me directly and I'll make arrangements for her."

Sha Zhu nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay! I will make sure she reports on time!"

When Sha Zhu hurried home from the water plant, it was already dark. Every household in the alley had lights on, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and the smell of gunpowder from firecrackers. He opened the door and saw a room full of people waiting for him. There were several cold dishes on the table.

"Uncle Guan, Uncle Guan, Aunt Guan, Dad, Mom, Happy New Year!" Sha Zhu greeted everyone with a smile, his tone full of excitement.

Everyone responded to Sha Zhu. Yu Li looked up and saw Sha Zhu's smiling face. She couldn't help but ask, "What are you so happy about? Are the leaders satisfied with the meal?"

Sha Zhu nodded, sat down on the kang, and said with a smile: "More than satisfied! A leader even recognized me and said that I had cooked at the leader's house and praised me highly! Moreover, Deputy Director Chen also agreed to let Yu Shui come to the water plant for an internship, as a clerk in the factory office!"

Yu Shui, who was teasing Liu Yi, heard the news and turned around and asked, "Really? I can work as a clerk in the water plant? You are not lying to me!"

Sha Zhu smiled and nodded: "When did I ever lie to you? Deputy Director Chen promised in person that you will report after the New Year!"

Yu Shui was so excited that she almost jumped up and hugged Sha Zhu's arm: "Brother, you are so awesome! I thought you were going to be an employee at the water plant, but I didn't expect you to be a clerk. Brother, you are awesome!"

Yu Li also smiled and said, "Yushui, this is a good opportunity, you must cherish it. If you perform well in the internship, you may even be able to become a full-time employee!"

Yu Shui nodded repeatedly: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will do my best and will not embarrass my brother!"

Sha Zhu looked at Yu Shui's excitement and felt relieved. He smiled and said, "Okay, stop being so happy and eat! Today is New Year's Eve, we have to celebrate!"

Uncle Guan, Uncle Dayi and others were also happy for Yu Shui and kept congratulating him.

The family sat around the table, eating the steaming New Year's Eve dinner and talking about the future. Yu Shui excitedly talked about her expectations for the internship while Sha Zhu and Yu Li listened to her with a smile.

"Brother, how should I perform when I go to the water plant to satisfy my leader?" Yu Shui suddenly asked, with a bit of nervousness in her tone.

Sha Zhu smiled and comforted her: "Don't be nervous, just work hard when you get there. The job of a clerk in the factory office is mainly to organize documents and write materials. The knowledge you learned in secondary school will definitely be useful. Besides, Deputy Director Chen has promised to take care of you. As long as you work hard, there will be no problem. If you don't understand, ask your sister-in-law. The work she does in the street office is similar to yours."

Yu Li also nodded and said, "Yes, Yu Shui, your brother is right. When you go there, listen more, watch more, talk less and do more. The leaders will definitely like you. I will also help you if they need me."

After hearing this, Yu Shui felt more at ease and said with a smile, "Thank you, brother and sister-in-law. Don't worry, I will do my best and won't let you down!"

Sha Zhu smiled and nodded: "Okay, I feel relieved when you say that."

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the family sat on the kang, listening to the sound of firecrackers outside and talking about the future. Yu Shui excitedly planned to go to the water plant for internship, while Sha Zhu and Yu Li listened to her with a smile.

The snowflakes were still falling outside the window, but the fire in the house was burning brightly. Although this New Year's Eve was busy, it was full of warmth and hope. And Sha Zhu also felt that his future seemed to be moving in a better direction.