Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

The last day of May.

Cai Jing called and told Du Shaojie that the new house in Shenzhen had been completed.

"Do you want to come and inspect it yourself or should I ask someone to do it for you? I think it's better for you to come and ask the construction company to make corrections immediately if there's anything you're not satisfied with, so as to avoid disputes later."

"Thank you for your help, Director Cai. I'll go there when I have time, and I'll leave after the inspection."

"What? Are you busy lately?"

"Yes, I am a judge in a competition and must be back before June 6th."

The two chatted for a few sentences, and Cai Jing was obviously busy, so she hung up.

The time for going to Shenzhen was very tight this time, so Du Shaojie did not tell anyone. He flew to Guangzhou alone and went directly to the train station.

He is now slowly finding the feeling of his previous life. That was how work was back then. He was often on business trips and flying around all day.

After walking out of the train station, it was already quite late, so Du Shaojie stayed directly in the hotel and planned to inspect the house the next day.

Before going out to eat, he called Cai Jing and Yu Mo separately.

Cai Jing had something to do today, so she made an appointment with him to go inspect the house together tomorrow morning.

Yu Mo happened to have nothing to do, so he rushed over in less than twenty minutes and took Du Shaojie to have dinner together.

"It's not easy for Liwen to be abroad. She studies very hard and will get a master's degree in clinical medicine by the end of this year.

I suggest that she come to Hong Kong to work after graduation. I can help her contact the hospital, but she seems very hesitant. I hope you can persuade her. "

The two ordered a few dishes and opened a bottle of red wine.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Yu Mo started talking about Wang Liwen.

Wang Liwen did not mention these things in the letter, so Du Shaojie had no idea about them.

"Sister Liwen isn't going to study for a Ph.D. anymore?"

"It will take a few more years to study for a doctorate. What's the point when you're old? She still has to take the medical license exam after graduation. She doesn't have that much time to waste."

Yu Mo said that Wang Liwen has passed the first two exams of USMLE (STEP1 and STEP2), and will apply for STEP3 after graduation. If she passes, she will be able to obtain a practicing physician certificate.

The certification standards for practicing physicians in Hong Kong are even lower, so there will be no problem for Wang Liwen.

"Well, I'll write to her later to ask if she wants to work in Hong Kong or return to the mainland."

Du Shaojie did not say everything. This kind of matter must be based on the will of the parties involved.

Wang Liwen went abroad to study not on a government-sponsored scholarship, but at her own expense. It is her freedom to choose where to work after graduation.

Yu Mo didn't say anything more. In fact, she was secretly happy in her heart because Du Shaojie didn't mention the country on the other side of the ocean. He probably still wanted Wang Liwen to come back.

The meal lasted nearly two hours before Du Shaojie went back to rest.

The next day.

Cai Jing came to pick him up, and the two of them took a car to the self-built house.

The acceptance process was uneventful, and the quality of the house's construction and decoration was impeccable. Cai Jing's reputation played a key role in this, and the construction unit did not dare to fool around.

"I've already found someone to look after the house for you. It's Mr. Qian. He's a very reliable person. You can decide on the salary. You don't have to pay too much."

Cai Jing is really reliable and even helped to find the right house.

Du Shaojie is not familiar with this place, so the person introduced by Cai Jing is certainly trustworthy. A new house cannot be left unattended, as it will become dilapidated after a while and will easily attract thieves.

"Thank you so much, Director Cai. I'll treat you to dinner later."

"Okay, I'll take you to a place not far from here, let's go eat seafood."

Cai Jing led Du Shaojie to a food stall behind the village. The conditions were very simple, just a shed built on an open space, but the place was spacious and there were many customers.

All seafood is freshly caught that day and is priced by weight.

After the dishes were served, the two ate and chatted.

"Why didn't Mikoto come with you this time?"

Although Cai Jing and Liang Meiqin did not meet many times, she liked her strong and sunny personality.

"One is that time is tight, and the other is that she has just completed the medical retirement procedures. She might go to the south to develop in the future. There is no point in rushing to make a trip."

Du Shaojie told Cai Jing about Liang Meiqin's story, and Cai Jing was quite happy to hear it.

"If Mikoto wants to come, let her come to me. At least I can arrange things for her to do in Shencheng."

After finishing her meal, Cai Jing prepared to leave.

She was very busy all day long, and she was able to take half a day to accompany Du Shaojie to inspect the house, which was really a great honor for her.

Du Shaojie went to the city center with her and ordered a batch of furniture and daily necessities to be delivered the next morning.

The newly built house has three floors. The first and second floors are built and decorated according to the layout of a restaurant. The third floor is for self-use and has three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and a bathroom.

There are two duty rooms in the yard, where people like Qian Bo can live.

After the furniture and daily necessities were in place, Du Shaojie stayed in the new house for one night, and then flew directly back to Xijiang from Guangzhou without even having time to visit Xiaomei.

"You, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, didn't even tell me that you were going to Shencheng. Are you afraid that I would go with you?"

Liang Meiqin hadn't seen Du Shaojie for a few days. Wang Yuxiu only knew that her son was out on business, and didn't know where he went. But Liang Meiqin couldn't hide this. She knew that the other party's self-built house would be completed before June, and she estimated that he went to Shenzhen.

"Hehe, time is tight this time, and it's not worth it to go back and forth in a few days. However, I haven't forgotten you. I mentioned to Director Cai that you want to develop in the south in the future, and he is willing to help you."

After hearing this, Liang Meiqin smiled.

Her physical condition has been improving, her vision problems are no longer an obstacle to her work and life, and she is full of expectations.

After being idle for so many years, she felt like she was getting moldy, but fortunately, everything will change.

"I have been exercising during the days you were away. I'm not lying to you."

Liang Meiqin blinked her eyes and looked at Du Shaojie with a smile, with an expression that said "I'm very good, come and praise me".

Du Shaojie laughed, walked over, picked up the other person, and turned around a few times on the spot.

It’s not heavy at all, but I just feel like two things are getting bigger and bigger.

In the third and fourth rounds, Du Shaojie continued to be his judge. Shi Rui entered the Northwest Division semi-finals without any surprise, and would go to Jincheng after a short rest.

But what happened afterwards had nothing to do with Du Shaojie. He was only a judge for the preliminary round and had completed his duties.

[Task: Serve as a judge for the preliminary round of the "Second National Youth Skills Competition" and discover a seed player to enter the Northwest Division semi-finals. ]

[Task progress: Completed. 】

[Reward: 2000 redemption points and 10 hours of general use time. ]

[Exchange points: 18618 points\22966 points]

【Duration: 262000 hours\470996 hours】

Mission accomplished, reward received.

It just so happened that Liu Ying had booked a table and asked him to cook for her. He directly consumed 12 hours and 6000 redemption points, raising the overall evaluation of the 20 dishes to the level of "fragrant for ten miles".

In fact, you can do it through your own efforts, but it will take a lot more time.

[Exchange points: 12618 points\22966 points]

【Duration: 142000 hours\470996 hours】

"Master Du, your cooking skills are getting better and better! To be honest, the skills of the other two chefs in the restaurant are also good, but compared to you, they always feel a little lacking."

Both the host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much. After the banquet, Liu Ying and Du Shaojie sat alone for a while.

She was very upset during this period. The high aspirations she had when she first took office had disappeared, and she encountered many difficulties. The difference between her and Feng Qingsong was that the latter had the final say, while she had several people above her who were putting pressure on her.

I had a great meal today, and my mood has improved a lot.

"Director Liu, when you have time, call me in advance and I'll make you some nourishing soup. It will definitely be helpful. Medicinal food is a treasure passed down by our ancestors. We have to believe in it."

Du Shaojie thinks that some hardships are not a bad thing. The other party was a little bit arrogant when he was just promoted, but it’s good now.

After all, the relationship between the two was good. When he saw the other person's haggard face, he smiled and said something.

"Okay, I'd better have a bowl of beauty soup. I don't want to age so quickly."

Liu Ying drank a few cups of tea and left, but she was looking forward to the medicinal food that Du Shaojie mentioned.

In fact, medicated food is not that magical. It needs to be eaten regularly to be effective.

Du Shaojie then continued to explore in the simulated scenes, and when he was free during the day, he consulted several veteran Chinese medicine practitioners, and gradually perfected his own "medicinal diet" series.

The "medicinal meals" offered in the private restaurant only have four soup dishes, which he calls "four seasons health-preserving soups."

The specific method was taught to Xiao Jianjun, who was responsible for making it from then on.

"Manager Du, is the South very prosperous?"

After finishing his work at noon that day, Xiao Jianjun went to Du Shaojie's office with his lunch bowl.

He was very curious about Guangzhou. Several of his friends who were self-employed would often go to Guangzhou to purchase goods. They always told him how easy it was to make money there, which made him itchy.

"Well, it's like this for now. After all, that's where the reform and opening up began." Du Shaojie saw something called "ambition" in the other person's eyes: "Do you want to try your luck in the south?"

"I can only think about it. I can't bear to lose such a good job."

Xiao Jianjun didn't dare to make a rash decision. He was going to the South where he was unfamiliar with the place and had to see things carefully.

"Yes, don't worry. You should get the third-level chef certificate this year, and learn more from Master Zhong Zhong. If there is a chance in the future, I will take you to the south to see the world."

Then the two chatted for a few more words, and Xiao Jianjun got up and went downstairs.

Du Shaojie's words gave Xiao Jianjun hope, and he was no longer anxious.

At this moment, the phone on the desk suddenly rang. He picked it up and said, "Hello, this is Du's Private Restaurant."

"Ah Jie, right? I'm Uncle Chai. Haven't you always wanted to buy a store? Mr. and Mrs. Zheng from South Street are going abroad, and he has a store to sell. If you're interested, come as soon as possible. If not, forget it."

"Uncle Chai, thank you so much. I'll try to arrive the day after tomorrow. Please help me talk to them and ask them to stay for two days."

"It's not that urgent. Old Zheng has gone back to his hometown to worship his ancestors. It will take him about 10 days to come back. You just need to go to Yangcheng in a week."

"Okay, I'll be there as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)