Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 129 The Way to Survive
"Yeah, got it. Just focus on your studies. I'll go to Chang'an at the end of March to participate in the rematch, and then I'll go to Beijing on May 1st to participate in the semi-finals and finals. I'll be able to come and see you then."

"Ah? Are you so confident? Then it's a deal. I'll be waiting for you in Beijing on May Day."

Qi Yan's mood suddenly improved, and then she ran back home.

Du Shaojie smiled and shook his head, then turned and left.

at night.

He took stock of today's gains, which were quite fruitful.

【Bound chef: Du Shaojie】

【Level: Level 2 Chef】

[Current works: Four-joy meatballs, stir-fried kidney, beef stew, Kung Pao chicken]

【Overall evaluation: up and down】

[Bonus: Simulated Chef Skills Competition Duration (240 hours)]

[Rewards: Exchange points (24 points), simulation training time (240 hours)]

[Special Reward: Enable the Simulation Training (Super) function]

Note 1: If you have 10 works that have received comprehensive evaluations (upper and lower) at present, a special reward will be triggered. The simulation training function has a time limit, which can be obtained from the rewards for works (upper and lower and higher).

Note 2: Entering a simulated training scenario does not consume real time and there are no restrictions on the training content that can be selected.

Note 3: Super simulation training has on-site evaluation, and master-level (senior technician) chefs will provide on-site guidance, actively impart skills, and answer questions.

Note 4: Those who are eligible to participate in the simulated chef skills competition (special level , and chef groups) will be disqualified from the evaluation and rewards for dishes below the comprehensive evaluation level of “upper and lower”.

Note 5: The duration of the simulated chef skills competition and the simulated training can be used interchangeably.

Note 6: (Preview) When you have 10 works that have received a comprehensive evaluation (upper), a special reward will be triggered, and the [Simulation Training] (Super) function will be enabled, allowing you to participate in the Simulation Chef Skills Competition (Technician Chef Group). Please keep working hard!

[Exchange points: 621 points\649 points]

【Duration: 4680 hours\13196 hours】

So far, he has a total of 10 dishes in real life that have received an overall rating of "upper or lower".

They are: [Dry-fried fish], [Big plate chicken], [Dezhou braised chicken], [Kung Pao chicken], [Shrimp with scrambled eggs], [Boiled beef], [Spicy and sour potato shreds], [Stir-fried jiaohua], [Four-happiness meatballs], and [Beef stew].

The conditions were met today, triggering a special reward.

There are many benefits. To sum up, from now on, with the generous teaching of (senior technicians), the simulated chef skills competition has been extended to the special chef group, that is, Group B3\B2\B1 (Special Three, Special Two, Special One).

However, the threshold for rewards has been further raised. Only when the dishes receive a comprehensive evaluation of "upper or lower" can they receive rewards and evaluations.

Du Shaojie estimated that this reward would be cancelled sooner or later, but he didn't know how to obtain the redemption points and time by then.

The next morning, Su Dapeng brought 20 white-striped chickens.

"Dapeng, you are more cruel than Zhou Baopi. You don't let me rest all day. Okay, leave the chicken here. You can come and get it tomorrow morning. I will tell my mother later."

Even though Du Shaojie complained, he would still process these 20 chickens.

But he had to go back to the dormitory after dinner today. To be honest, living in a cubicle was too uncomfortable. Since there were better places to live, why should he suffer this? Besides, living in the dormitory was closer to work.

As for what Su Dapeng was going to do with [Dezhou Braised Chicken], he didn't want to worry about it.

Maybe he used it to build relationships, or maybe he used it to make money, it doesn't matter. There is no shortage of rich people in any era. For example, Section Chief Guo and his wife are both formal employees. Their combined salary is about 170 or 80 yuan, so they can have a good meal of [Dezhou Braised Chicken] once a week.

What's more, Section Chief Guo's son is also a formal employee, so the family has almost no burden.

Of course, the gap between the rich and the poor is not that big nowadays. At most, my family eats meat from time to time, while your family drinks porridge every day.

"understood"

Su Dapeng didn't waste any time. He put the white-striped chicken into the kitchen and went to fetch water with Du Shaojie.

After he came back, he wanted to help with the cleaning, but Du Shaojie pushed him aside with a look of disgust: "Go away, just stay by the side and talk to me, don't make trouble."

"Shaojie, almost no one is in charge of the free market now. There are a lot of people selling vegetables, meat, and small items. The ones who make the most money are still those who trade tickets, but they are afraid of being seen in the light and are still operating secretly underground."

Su Dapeng watched Du Shaojie process the white-striped chicken and then talked about the "black market".

In fact, in the past two years, the market transactions in rural areas have become active, and many snack stalls have appeared in the local streets and alleys. In the morning, you can buy steamed buns, fried dough sticks and tofu pudding, and in the afternoon and evening, you can also eat cold noodles and roasted lamb.

Snacks sold privately do not require food coupons, but are more expensive than those in state-owned (collective) restaurants.

"It will become more and more relaxed, Dapeng, don't get involved in the ticket trading business. That thing is the main target of crackdowns, and it's not worth it if something goes wrong."

“I know, so I never touch the ticket.”

In Du Shaojie's opinion, his childhood friend is born with a business acumen.

Although the past two years have been a period of "hesitation", the overall atmosphere has become more relaxed. For people like Su Dapeng, who only make small troubles, no one cares about them.

By the end of this year at the latest, the clarion call for reform and opening up will be sounded, and the individual economy will usher in a historic development.

After Du Shaojie cleaned all the chickens and put them in the kitchen to drain the water, Su Dapeng stuffed 20 yuan into Du Shaojie's pocket and left. He lives a comfortable life now, but he is very low-key in front of others.

Keeping a low profile is the way to survive these days. Near noon, Du Shaojie, Xiaomei and Xiaoya were discussing what to eat for lunch when Wang Liwen suddenly walked in from outside.

She was off today, so she went to Guangyuan Hotel to look for Du Shaojie in the morning, but was told that Master Du had taken a day off. So she bought a kilogram of mutton at the butcher's shop and came home.

"Sister Liwen"

"Sister Liwen"

The two little girls greeted Wang Liwen politely and went into the house to read.

"Here's some mutton. I'll have lunch at your house at noon. Where's your aunt? Is she out?"

Wang Liwen handed the bag to Du Shaojie and sat down on the stool.

I looked around, but didn't see Wang Yuxiu.

"She is always busy and goes out to help others cut clothes."

Du Shaojie smiled slightly and poured the other person a cup of tea.

Wang Yuxiu can cut clothes. As long as there is a pattern for reference, she can cut it out after just a few glances, and it looks pretty good. Many people can sew but not cut, so she is often asked by neighbors to help.

"Auntie has very deft hands. By the way, how was your competition?"

"Not bad, I made it to the third round smoothly."

While they were talking, Wang Yuxiu also came back.

She greeted Wang Liwen with a smile, and Wang Liwen asked about her recent health and whether she had taken medicine on time. The two of them started chatting.

Du Shaojie silently carried the mutton to the kitchen. Twenty chickens had been fried and could be stewed after lunch.

The weather is cold now, so I will keep the leftover soup every time, which will be very convenient for me to make [Dezhou Braised Chicken] next time. It is said that the ingredients stewed in the old soup taste good, which is true.

noon.

Du Shaojie made mutton, sauerkraut and spicy noodles, which were sour and spicy and very appetizing.

After dinner, he cleaned up quickly and stewed twenty chickens, which took up three stoves.

"Sister Liwen, are you going back to your hometown to visit your relatives during the New Year?"

"Not this year, the hospital is too busy. However, the hospital has arranged for me to go to Shanghai for further studies in June. If I have the chance, I will go home to visit."

"You are destined to be a hard worker! You had so much free time in the infirmary before, but now you are so busy."

Wang Liwen looked at Du Shaojie's busy figure, and it seemed that all the fatigue of the past few days had dissipated. It is said that men who work hard are the most attractive, and at this moment, Du Shaojie was simply charming in her eyes.

She often forgets his age because Du Shaojie behaves very maturely in all aspects, which is one of the reasons why she likes chatting with him.

It was not until the afternoon that Wang Liwen said goodbye and left.

Du Shaojie returned to the dormitory very late, but still tried to participate in the simulated chef skills competition (B3). Unfortunately, he was defeated before entering the semi-finals.

He tried several more times, with the same result.

The difficulty of crossing from Group A to Group B increases suddenly, which shows that there is a huge gap between top chefs and ordinary chefs, and it is not easy to cross it.

After spending 20 hours on it, he decisively quit and went to sleep.

【Duration: 4660 hours\13196 hours】

"Xiao Du, you did a great job!"

"Master Du, congratulations!"

The next morning at work, everyone congratulated Du Shaojie again.

As the competition progressed, everyone suddenly felt that he had a good chance of entering the semi-finals, and it was even possible for him to go further.

Manager Yao's face was full of smiles. He felt that his support for Du Shaojie was correct. If the other party could achieve good results, it would be of great benefit to the reputation of the Chinese restaurant.

"thanks, thanks!"

Du Shaojie bowed repeatedly, but he was still very sober.

It is only the second round of the preliminary round, and the following matches will definitely not be so easy.

Then he went to have breakfast and started a new day's work. The job of a chef is repetitive, and people who don't have patience can't stay in the job for long.

Nearing noon, Dong Yunxian prepared to take Sanzao to make big plate chicken, while Du Shaojie was responsible for various stir-fried dishes.

"Master Dong, Master Du, please stop for a moment. I want to tell you something. The head of the bureau will come to inspect our work. You should prepare a few dishes according to the standard for 10 people. The requirement is to be practical. Don't make it too fancy, or you will be criticized."

Yao Liwen hurried in and told everyone that the bureau leaders were coming to inspect the work of the Chinese restaurant, with a special focus on the kitchen.

It is definitely too late to make preparations now, but fortunately the management of Guangyuan Hotel is very standardized, so there should be no problem.

After checking the work, lunch had to be arranged for the leaders. He came in mainly to talk about this.

(End of this chapter)