Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Time flies.

[Northwest Noodle House] The business of the Beijing store has stabilized, and Su Dapeng brought Huang Tingting to Guangzhou.

The second store is going to be opened here.

"Dapeng, you are really capable, carrying a pregnant woman on a long journey. I tell you, you should stay in Yangcheng and not go anywhere."

Although Du Shaojie admired the other party's professionalism, he couldn't help but say a few words to him.

Huang Tingting's belly was getting bigger and bigger, and it was really not suitable for her to be tossed around anymore.

"Okay, okay, I won't leave. Shaojie, thank you for not only renting a house for me in advance, but also contacting the hospital where Tingting will give birth."

Su Dapeng demonstrated his personal abilities when he opened the Beijing branch of Northwest Noodle House.

Du Shaojie planned to let him serve as the deputy general manager of the catering management company, specifically responsible for the affairs of the Northwest Noodle House.

The daily management of the company is still under the charge of Meng Gang, who will definitely take over as the general manager of the company in the future. Therefore, Su Dapeng's position is below Meng Gang.

"Okay then, don't work too hard and take care of the family."

After Su Dapeng went back and settled Huang Tingting, he and the relevant personnel of the company began to look for a storefront.

Du Shaojie didn't care about these things. What he wanted was the result. The process would naturally be supervised by Meng Gang and other company staff, and he was happy to have some free time.

"Xiao Wang, get ready, let's go to Chaozhou."

Du Shaojie continued to concentrate on honing his cooking skills. He happened to have nothing to do during this period, so he planned to travel and experience local delicacies, with a focus on Teochew and Hakka cuisine.

His goal is very clear. He doesn’t have to be able to cook every dish, but it is best for him to have seen and tasted them all.

Only in this way can you absorb nutrition from all kinds of food and improve your cooking skills to a higher level.

"Okay, Mr. Du."

Wang Yongli then checked the vehicle, filled up the gas, and took his luggage.

the next day.

Du Shaojie, Wang Yongli and Tian Feiyu set off for eastern Guangdong by car.

Chaozhou cuisine has a strong local flavor. On the day of arrival, Du Shaojie went to eat [raw pickled food].

[Raw pickled food] is a delicious dish made with seafood as the main ingredient. It can be eaten after being pickled. It is a representative of Chaozhou cuisine.

Wang Yongli ate with gusto, but Tian Feiyu couldn't eat it. He had never eaten this kind of [raw pickled] food before, and he always felt psychologically traumatized.

"It's okay, you can try it."

Du Shaojie rarely eats this kind of food, but it’s okay to try it occasionally.

Tian Feiyu gritted his teeth and took a bite, and his eyes immediately lit up, because it was really delicious, tender and tasty, retaining the original sweet taste of seafood to the greatest extent.

"Raw pickles were originally a favorite food of fishermen on the coast, and then gradually spread. In fact, not only in Chaozhou, but all coastal areas have more or less [raw pickles] dishes."

Since they were not going to drive today, the three of them ordered a bottle of white wine and drank while eating.

They chose a medium-sized restaurant, the owner is a local, very good at business. Seeing that Du Shaojie and others spent a lot of money in the store, he specially sent a [marinated platter] and a soup.

"Are you from out of town? Are you used to the food?"

"Yeah, we came from Yangcheng, it's delicious."

The boss exchanged a few words with Du Shaojie and then went about his own business.

After dinner, they walked slowly outside. The restaurant was not far from the hotel they were staying in, only about ten minutes' walk.

Du Shaojie noticed that there were many imported cars on the street. Wang Yongli also noticed it and said with a smile: "Mr. Du, most of these cars are water trucks. They can only be driven locally and dare not go to other places."

"Let me tell you, that's what happened."

Du Shaojie understood it immediately. As the saying goes, "live by the mountain, eat by the mountain; live by the water, eat by the water." Many people have become rich by relying on the sea.

However, this kind of thing cannot last long and can only be considered as side income.

night.

Du Shaojie and the other two went to eat authentic Chaozhou cuisine. These were not "raw or pickled" dishes, but hot dishes.

[Chaozhou cuisine] The ingredients are exquisite, the knife skills are fine, and the color, aroma, taste and shape are very important. This meal made everyone smile, the taste was very good, and it was also a visual enjoyment.

The next day.

Du Shaojie and others went to eat Hakka cuisine, which also made them praise it highly.

The three major representatives of Cantonese cuisine: Cantonese cuisine, Chaozhou cuisine and Hakka cuisine, are well-known both at home and abroad.

Du Shaojie felt that the trip was not in vain as he had a new understanding of Cantonese cuisine.

For example, the Chaozhou dishes like [Raw Pickled Vegetables], [Seven-Colored Golden Cups], [Ginseng Stewed Pork Kidney] and the Hakka dishes like [Salt-Baked Chicken], [Preserved Vegetable Braised Pork], [Stuffed Tofu], [Poon Choi], etc., all left a deep impression on him.

These dishes are of great benefit to his cooking skills and there is a lot that can be learned from them.

During the break, Du Shaojie couldn't help but enter the simulated scene to replicate these dishes. If he didn't grasp the essence, he would continue to taste them next time.

A few days passed quickly.

Du Shaojie spent 3 hours to perfectly replicate the signature dishes of Chaozhou and Hakka cuisine in the simulated scene.

[Exchange points: 59918 points\373066 points]

【Duration: 59.10 million hours\629.30 million hours】

He couldn't help but feel itchy, but there was no professional kitchen here, so he thought about going back.

"Boss Du, someone is following us."

In the morning, Du Shaojie and others were walking around the street, preparing to buy some local specialties to take back. Wang Yonglin had a strong sense of anti-reconnaissance, and when he found someone following him in a market, he whispered to Du Shaojie.

"Hmm? Let's go back to the hotel first."

The other party's words aroused Du Shaojie's vigilance. Since they had bought most of the things, he and the two of them quickly walked out of the market.

Then I saw a man in his twenties following over.

Du Shaojie winked, and Wang Yonglin walked up to the man and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I see you look like merchants from other places. Are you interested in clothing? The warehouse has a large amount of imported clothing, wholesale by weight, and there are quite a few good products in there."

The man did not hide anything and immediately stated his purpose.

Du Shaojie and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After the severe crackdown in the past two years, social security has indeed improved a lot, but it does not mean that it is completely peaceful.

When you are out, safety comes first and you can never be too careful.

Wang Yongli and Tian Feiyu were confused when they heard this, but Du Shaojie reacted quickly.

"Sorry, we're not interested in old clothes."

He responded, then took Tian Feiyu and Wang Yongli back to the hotel.

After entering the house, Du Shaojie explained to the two of them, and they finally understood what was going on.

The next day.

Du Shaojie and others returned to Yangcheng by car.

This trip has broadened my horizons and taught me a lot, so it is really worth it.

After resting for two days after returning, he cooked for Liang Meiqin and Xiaomei, Su Dapeng and Huang Tingting, and Uncle Chai and his wife to come to his house for dinner.

Today he made Hakka dishes such as [Salt-baked Chicken], [Stuffed Bitter Melon], [Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables], [Qilin Abalone], and [Poon Choi]. After the food was served, he was looking forward to everyone's comments.

"Ajie, you really should open a Cantonese restaurant! The Hakka dishes you cook are very authentic. I dare say that there are few chefs in other restaurants who cook better than you."

"Yes, Shaojie, these dishes are delicious!"

Uncle Chai and Su Dapeng both gave high praise to this table of dishes.

Xiaomei didn't have time to speak, but she gave a thumbs up.

Others also praised him, saying that Du Shaojie's trip was not in vain and that he had created some new specialties.

"As long as you like it, come on, eat more."

Du Shaojie was very happy. As long as everyone enjoyed the food, it was the best compliment to him.

After dinner, Su Dapeng and his wife left first, and the rest of the people sat in the yard drinking tea and chatting.

"Ajie, do you know how to make Chaozhou's [Raw Pickle]?"

Uncle Chai recalled the [raw pickled food] he had eaten in Chaozhou, and couldn't help but reveal a bit of nostalgia.

He had also eaten [raw pickled food] several times in Guangzhou, but unfortunately the food prepared by the store was not very authentic and the taste was much worse.

“I’ve also learned how to make [Raw Pickled Vegetables]. I’ll make them for everyone to enjoy when I have the chance.”

Du Shaojie smiled slightly and gave the other party an affirmative answer.

Uncle Chai showed a look of surprise, but he didn't mention it again, otherwise it would be a bit unpleasant.

After about an hour, everyone said goodbye and the room suddenly became quiet.

Du Shaojie was quite clear-headed. He knew that the Teochew and Hakka dishes he cooked were still a little lacking in quality.

So he spent 25000 redemption points and 50 hours to raise the overall evaluation of 50 classic dishes (Hakka and Teochew cuisine) to the level of "exquisite delicacies".

[Exchange points: 34918 points\373066 points]

【Duration: 9.10 million hours\629.30 million hours】

The exchange points and remaining time were greatly reduced, and he felt a sense of urgency again.

The next day.

Wang Yongli took him to the Yangcheng branch of the Northwest Noodle House, which was still under renovation. Sure enough, he saw Su Dapeng at the scene.

"Dapeng, Tingting is about to give birth. You don't have to spend the whole day here. Just let others keep an eye on her."

Du Shaojie could understand Su Dapeng's eagerness to prove himself, but things had their priorities and there was no need to stay here all the time.

Su Dapeng smiled naively. He was the first one to follow Du Shaojie, but he had never made any significant achievements.

Now, Du Shaojie has more and more talented people under him, and he has a deep sense of crisis, fearing that he will fall behind if he does not work hard.

"I see. Tingting's due date is in the next few days. I will try to spend more time with her starting tomorrow."

After hearing what the other party said, Du Shaojie stopped talking.

Afterwards, he entered the scene, took a look, and felt satisfied.

Su Dapeng personally took care of everything from selecting the location to determining the decoration style of this store, and he never asked any questions.

At this time, a middle-aged woman ran over in a hurry and shouted from a distance: "Dapeng, your wife may be giving birth soon, you should go home and take a look."

"Why is she giving birth now? Isn't the due date still a few days away?"

Su Dapeng panicked and ran away.

Du Shaojie quickly stopped him, and then asked Wang Yongli to send him home and take Huang Tingting to the hospital. (End of this chapter)