Era: Life's Big Winner

Chapter 27 Director Yao said it was very useful

Director Yao lives in the east wing of the central courtyard.

The guests had not arrived yet and Director Yao was not there, so Liu Hongchang and Liuzi were taken directly to the kitchen by Director Yao's wife Li Yun.

By the way, Director Yao is also the brother-in-law of the cafeteria manager Li Mingshun, and Li Yun is Li Mingshun’s third sister.

Li Yun is in her forties and works as a Chinese teacher in a middle school. She dresses simply and has five children, all of whom are working.

"Just come, why bring any gifts? Don't do that again in the future." Li Yun glared at Liu Hongchang with a smile on her face.

"Take a look at the ingredients and seasonings first. Tell me if you need anything so I can buy them. You can decide what dish to make."

"Okay, sister-in-law." Liu Hongchang nodded with a smile, looking at the pork, chicken, fish and other things on the chopping board, and asked again:

"Does the guest here today have any dietary restrictions? For example, do you have any special requests for salty, spicy, sour, etc.?"

Li Yun shook her head and smiled, "I'm afraid I'll have to ask Lao Yao about this. You guys should prepare the ingredients first, and I'll ask him when he comes back."

Speak of the devil and he will appear. As soon as the words fell, Director Yao came back and shouted in the yard, "What do you want to ask me?"

Li Yun walked to the kitchen door and repeated what Liu Hongchang had asked.

Director Yao walked forward, thought for a moment, and then said, "Let's make Sichuan cuisine. There's nothing to avoid, just a little spicy."

"Okay, I got it." Liu Hongchang nodded slightly, paused, walked over again, and whispered to Director Yao:
"I brought you a jar of medicinal wine. It's good for your health. Don't drink too much, or your body won't be able to handle it."

Director Yao's eyes lit up, and he looked at the net bag in Li Yun's hand, patted Liu Hongchang on the shoulder and said with a smile, "That's thoughtful."

"Hey, you're welcome. I will definitely not forget you if I come across something good!" Liu Hongchang said with a wink.

Hearing him say this, Director Yao's eyes brightened. He swallowed his saliva and confirmed, "Have you tried it? How is the effect?"

"You'll know if you try it. I won't let you down." Liu Hongchang said meaningfully, "I'm just afraid my sister-in-law will scold me for being nosy!"

"Don't worry, if it's as good as you say, she will only be grateful to you." Director Yao chuckled, and then said impatiently:
"You go ahead and do your work. I'll go pour some to try."

Having said that, while Li Yun was still confused, he stepped forward to take the net bag and turned to go to the living room.

"Hong Chang, what were you whispering to him?" Li Yun asked curiously.

Liuzi on the side was also very curious, but he remembered Liu Hongchang's advice to do more and talk less, so he did not interrupt.

"Sister-in-law, let me keep you in suspense. You'll know soon." Liu Hongchang laughed and turned around to start working.

Li Yun curled her lips, but didn't ask any more questions. She went to the living room curiously.

Soon, Li Yun in the next room was heard cursing: "Yao Guofa, you bastard, what do you want to do in broad daylight?"

"Let me go! Oh, are you going to die? Pull gently, you're pressing my hair. I'm already so old, um..."

Then her voice became smaller and smaller, but rose and fell, and the sound of the bed hitting the wall became louder and louder.

Liu Hongchang laughed and slapped Liu Zi on the forehead, who was listening attentively, and said unhappily:

"I told you first, but you forgot in a blink of an eye? Hurry up and get to work, sort out these ingredients according to the requirements."

Liuzi's face flushed with embarrassment, he lowered his head and eyes, and hurried to prepare the ingredients, and asked: "Brother, what dishes are we going to make for lunch?"

Liu Hongchang walked to the chopping board, looked at the ingredients on it, and said thoughtfully:

"I make fish-flavored pork shreds, Kung Pao chicken, husband and wife lung slices, mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, Dongpo pork elbow, chicken tofu pudding..."

He recited more than ten Sichuan dishes in one breath, including meat and vegetarian dishes, soups and vegetables, and all of them were good dishes to go with rice.

Just hearing the name, Liuzi's mouth was watering. Under Liu Hongchang's instructions, he started to work in the kitchen skillfully.

More than ten minutes later, Director Yao came to the kitchen with a flushed face and full of energy, smiling happily:
"Hongchang, stay with Liuzi for lunch at noon, don't leave early."

"So fast?" Liuzi couldn't help but talk nonsense again, but Liu Hongchang glared at him fiercely and he quickly shut up. Director Yao was not angry, but just said: "You are still young and have little knowledge. How many questions do you understand?"

He is nearly fifty years old, and ten minutes is still too short? If he tells others, his buddies will be so jealous of him!
"Old Yao, don't pay attention to this kid. How can he know the smell of meat if he has never seen meat?" Liu Hongchang said with a smile while cutting vegetables.

Director Yao shook his head and smiled, "I'm not that petty, but Liuzi should be more careful with his mouth in the future and not cause trouble."

Having said that, he gave Liu Hongchang a look and walked out to the yard. Liu Hongchang put down the kitchen knife and followed him out.

"The wine you gave me is very useful. Where did you get it from? It must have taken a lot of effort, right?" Director Yao asked softly.

Liu Hongchang nodded and smiled, "I bought it from an old Chinese doctor. I really put some thought into it."

"Okay, kid. I won't ask any more questions. Just remember to give some to me if you get it next time." Director Yao said with a smile.

"Don't worry, I won't let you down on all your expenses, so don't be polite..."

As they were talking in a low voice, Li Yun came out of the room in high spirits. Seeing Liu Hongchang there, his old face turned red and he went back to the room.

"Sister-in-law won't blame me, right?" Liu Hongchang chuckled.

Director Yao shook his head and smiled, "No, he just told me to take good care of you in the cafeteria, and I have taken good care of you in the past!"

"Haha, it's my fault. I was too playful before I got married, and I disappointed the director." Liu Hongchang apologized.

The original owner was a really bad person. Apart from being nice to He Wenhui's family, he was not very nice to his relatives, leaders, and friends.

Especially towards his biological mother Wang Cuilan, he never thought of showing any respect or care for her. He only knew how to cause trouble and make his family worry.

Director Yao nodded with satisfaction and said, "You have changed a lot in the past few days. As long as you are developing in a good direction, it's good!"

After chatting for a while, Liu Hongchang returned to the kitchen to work.

A few minutes later, Li Yun came to the kitchen and handed Liu Hongchang two packs of Huazi cigarettes with a smile. Lian Liuzi also got a pack of Mudan cigarettes.

After Li Yun left, Liu Zi stuffed the peony into Liu Hongchang's pocket and said, "Brother, I can't draw this."

"Nonsense. Although I didn't pay you, you should accept the cigarettes and alcohol given by the employer." Liu Hongchang handed the cigarette back.

Liuzi knows how to smoke, but he said he didn't want any. In the end, he still stuffed the cigarette into Liu Hongchang's pocket.

Next, the two continued to be busy. After preparing all the ingredients, they were not in a hurry to cook except stewing the pork elbows and other things.

The two of them didn't wander around, but stayed in the kitchen smoking, drinking tea and chatting, waiting for Director Yao or Li Yun to come and notify them before starting to cook.

At around eleven o'clock, the guests invited by Director Yao arrived one after another. Liu Hongchang took a rough look and found that there were five men and two women in total.

Judging from the men’s attire and temperament, they should all be cadres, but Liu Hongchang didn’t recognize any of them.

Obviously, the original owner never thought about making connections, and it was not surprising that he encountered obstacles everywhere after being laid off in the original drama.

If it weren't for Director Yao's help, even if he had the skills, it would have been difficult for him to become a level 7 cook.

Although Liu Hongchang now wants to make connections, he does not act rashly.

The medicinal wine I gave Director Yao was not given away for free; it was to pave the way for the future.

"Hongchang, you can start cooking." Li Yun walked to the door and said, and Liu Hongchang got busy.

As for Liuzi, he definitely cannot be allowed to operate. He can only watch from the side and help.

After becoming a private chef, Liu Hongchang no longer hid his skills and used all his master-level cooking skills to make the meals as delicious as possible.

Soon, the mouth-watering aroma of food spread around the courtyard.

(End of this chapter)