Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 148 Sudden Blindness

Du Shaojie then helped Su Dapeng fetch water several times before riding his bike home for dinner.

"So early today?"

Wang Yuxiu was quite surprised to see him come back, as she usually got home at around five o'clock.

"It's a holiday today, so there are many regular customers. Plus, Manager Zhao went there and bought 10 chickens by himself. Isn't that fast? If two customers who had made reservations hadn't arrived late, they would have come back early."

Du Shaojie said a few simple words and then sat down to eat.

Wang Yuxiu nodded, also feeling a little regretful. If the production could keep up, wouldn't the daily sales double? She planned to move back to Chunfeng Lane after her eldest daughter finished the college entrance examination, so that she could help Su Dapeng after closing the store in the afternoon.

Du Shaojie did not focus all his attention on his business. He took a short nap after dinner and when he got up he plunged headfirst into the scene of the simulated chef skills competition.

After such a long period of precipitation, he chose to compete in the simulated chef skills competition (Group B2).

Group B2 is the special second-level chef group, which is undoubtedly much more difficult. Du Shaojie was defeated in the first game, which made him a little depressed.

Knowing shame will lead to courage, so continue to gain experience.

Du Shaojie then entered the simulated training scene, and while practicing, he asked the chefs (technicians) in the scene for advice. The chefs were open-minded and helped him find out the gaps from all angles.

Participating in the competition is not the goal. The goal is to discover and solve problems during the competition and strive to improve your own skills.

evening.

Xiaoya said she wanted to eat cold noodles, so Du Shaojie went to get some noodles and started cooking.

Cold noodles are easy to make, but if you want to make them delicious, you have to work hard on the sauce. His seasoning skills are naturally impeccable, and even the signature cold noodles in the Chinese restaurant of Guangyuan Hotel use the seasoning formula he provided.

When making this at home, the seasoning is slightly different. How should I put it? It is more down-to-earth and more in line with the tastes of Xiaomei and Xiaoya.

Du Shaojie prepared the sauce and cut some cucumber shreds.

Finally, we fried a plate of [fried barbecued meat] and the family started to eat dinner.

The family's food has been getting better and better in recent years. From not having enough to eat and having to exchange fine grains for coarse grains, to now being able to eat meat from time to time, all this is thanks to Du Shaojie's cooking skills.

Thanks to his cooking skills, he started as a third-level chef and moved up to a first-level chef, which greatly increased his salary. In addition, he also earned a lot of extra money by helping people prepare banquets outside with his cooking skills.

Part of the extra income and part of the bonus will be invested in the family, so the food will naturally not be bad.

"Brother, everything you make tastes good!"

Xiaoya enjoyed the meal very much, and at the same time did not forget to compliment her brother.

The little girl has many advantages, and her biggest advantage is undoubtedly her sweet mouth.

"Yes, I'm a chef."

Xiaomei meant what she said. In her eyes, her brother was the embodiment of omnipotence and the best chef.

Wang Yuxiu looked at the interaction between the three siblings with a smile, feeling very gratified. The relationship between the three of them has always been very good. The eldest brother set an example for the younger sisters, and the younger sisters were also proud of the eldest brother.

"Bang bang bang!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, which sounded a little urgent.

Du Shaojie got up and opened the door, then saw Wang Liwen, who looked panicked.

"Liwen, what happened? Come in and tell me."

Du Shaojie suddenly became a little nervous. He knew Wang Liwen's character very well. If she hadn't encountered a big thing, she would never have this expression.

"Come with me for a while! Auntie, I have something to do with Shaojie. I'll come to see you next time."

Wang Liwen did not enter the house. She said hello to Wang Yuxiu and hurriedly pulled Du Shaojie downstairs.

When they reached a quiet place downstairs, she said:
"A group of wounded were transferred to the hospital this afternoon. They all came from the southern line. They have been well treated before, and they are mainly undergoing recovery treatment in our hospital. Shaojie, please don't get excited. I saw Miqin among the wounded."

Du Shaojie just felt a buzzing in his head, as if his brain had stopped thinking.

It's really true that good things don't work and bad things do. What he had been worrying about actually became a reality, which made him unable to accept it for a while.

"Mikoto is doing fine. Anyway, go check it out for yourself."

Wang Liwen didn’t know what to say, so she asked Du Shaojie to take her directly to the hospital on his bike.

Du Shaojie was silent all the way. When he arrived at the hospital, he even ran upstairs without locking his car. It was Wang Liwen who locked the car for him and then took him to the intensive care unit.

In the corridor, Du Shaojie and Wang Liwen met Liang's father and mother.

Liang's mother cried so hard that she was in tears, but she had to suppress her tears so as not to disturb others.

Liang's father swallowed his tears and sighed to the sky. Both of them could not accept the fact that Mikoto was injured.

Du Shaojie did not disturb them. Wang Liwen went to negotiate with the ward's special nurse, and he was allowed 15 minutes of visiting time.

The ward is a single room, probably a cadre ward.

Du Shaojie held his breath and slowly walked to the bedside.

Liang Meiqin was wearing a hospital gown, staring blankly at the ceiling. When she heard footsteps, she turned her head, but there was still no light in her eyes.

Du Shaojie had a bad feeling and whispered, "Meiqin."

"Is that Shaojie? It's great that you came to see me." The expression on Liang Meiqin's face suddenly became lively, and her right hand stretched forward, as if she wanted to grab something.

Du Shaojie quickly squatted down and grabbed her hand.

"It's me! Mikoto, you've returned home. Don't think about anything for now, just take good care of yourself. I'll make you something delicious for lunch tomorrow."

"Yes, I'm finally back. Shaojie, I can't see anymore, but I'm not afraid. When I'm discharged from the hospital, can you take me to the park? I've really had enough of lying in bed."

Liang Meiqin took the initiative to tell Du Shaojie about her situation without waiting for him to ask.

She was in a deep coma due to a head injury, and she could not see when she woke up a few days later. After being withdrawn from the southern line, a specialist consultation confirmed that she had suffered sudden blindness, and it was suspected that the optic nerve was damaged.

After a period of treatment, the effect was not good.

Liang Meiqin chose to retire from the army, and then the relevant department sent people to send her back to her hometown. As soon as she got off the train, she was directly arranged to go to the People's Hospital for rehabilitation treatment.

"Don't worry, when you get home, I'll take you out to play often."

Tears flowed silently, and Du Shaojie felt an indescribable discomfort in his heart.

But he still had to muster up his strength and secretly wipe away his tears when the other person wasn't paying attention.

Fifteen minutes passed quickly. Du Shaojie asked Liang Meiqin to have a good rest and said that he would bring her lunch tomorrow at noon. Then he left the ward.

At this time, Wang Liwen just came out of the doctor's office and winked at Du Shaojie. Du Shaojie understood immediately, went over to comfort Liang Meiqin's parents, and then went downstairs with Wang Liwen.

"I've asked Miqin's attending physician, and her condition is quite rare. There is currently no effective treatment in the country, at least not here.

The doctor said that Mikoto's eyesight might never recover, and that she might suddenly be able to see the light one day. There have been precedents for this before. In short, don't hold out too much hope. The only thing you can do is pray for a miracle to happen."

Wang Liwen is a doctor and speaks directly.

Du Shaojie couldn't accept the reality that Miqin was blind, but what could he do?
"Sister Liwen, I understand."

"Shaojie, Miqin is a hero. I heard that she was awarded the third-class merit. I think she must have made a huge sacrifice. I will figure it all out later. She really shocked me so much!"

The two broke up in the hospital, and Du Shaojie returned home with a heavy heart.

The next day.

morning.

Du Shaojie found Dong Yunxian and discussed with him: "Master Dong, I have to go to the hospital to deliver lunch at noon recently. You can take more responsibility for lunch, and I will do more for dinner."

"It's a piece of cake! Just go do your thing, we can handle it."

Dong Yunxian didn't care at all. With him and San Zao in the restaurant, they could handle it normally. If they were too busy, wasn't there Chef Wang Xuejun?
He thought that Du Shaojie's family member was sick and hospitalized, so he didn't ask any more questions.

Du Shaojie made this arrangement not just for Liang Meiqin. Wang Yuxiu was also very busy now. She was running back and forth and cooking at noon, which was indeed a bit tiring.

Besides, Xiaomei is about to take the college entrance examination, and he also wants to make the meals at home better.

After a busy lunch, Du Shaojie went home to make mixed noodles. Liang Meiqin is now in the recovery period and has no dietary restrictions. In other words, she can eat any normal meal.

By the time he finished cooking, Wang Yuxiu, Xiaomei and Xiaoya also returned home one after another.

"Mom, you guys eat, I'm going to go take food to Mikoto."

When he got home last night, he told Wang Yuxiu about Liang Meiqin's situation. Wang Yuxiu wiped away tears after listening.

Xiaomei and Xiaoya also want to go see Sister Mikoto, but their class schedules are tight, so they can only wait until the weekend.

Du Shaojie quickly arrived at the hospital with his lunch box and went to Wang Liwen's office first, where she was about to get off work. He handed a box of noodles to Wang Liwen and then hurried to the ward.

For him, cooking for one or two more people is no trouble at all.

"Mikoto, I brought you food."

"Shaojie, you're here. I didn't ask my family to come over at noon because I was waiting for your meal. What delicious food did you make? I can smell it."

Du Shaojie put the lunch box on the bedside table and opened the lid.

The special nurse wanted to help, but he shook his head and motioned for the other party to raise the bed so that he could feed Misaka himself.

"No, no. Just help me set up the small dining table. I can eat by myself."

Liang Meiqin felt a little embarrassed, but Du Shaojie ignored her and sat down on the edge of the bed, holding the lunch box in one hand and chopsticks in the other.

"Come on, open your mouth."

"It's mixed noodles. I love it."

After taking a bite, Liang Meiqin visibly relaxed.

The lunch box of mixed noodles was quickly finished, and the special nurse snatched the lunch box and took it to the washroom to wash it.

Du Shaojie chatted with Liang Meiqin intermittently, being very careful not to touch upon the other person's sad memories.

"Shaojie, you don't have to be so careful. I'm not that fragile."

Liang Meiqin has already accepted the reality, at least she won't cry in front of others.

She still looks so heroic, and even the smile on her face is exactly the same as before.

(End of this chapter)