Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Du Shaojie stayed in Dazheng for another week and then went directly to Qindao.

It is said that the seafood in Qindao is super delicious. He came here of course to taste the food, and secondly to take a look at the newly opened hot pot restaurant.

Today, Shuweixiang Hotpot has become famous in the north and is gaining popularity at a speed beyond most people's imagination.

The development momentum is strong and everything looks good at the moment.

Du Shaojie didn't pay much attention to the hot pot restaurant. He found that the seafood preparation in Qindao was very unique, and he had been to several restaurants to eat seafood, and they all left a deep impression on him.

In addition, the barbecue here is also delicious.

So he called Xiao Jianjun and the person in charge of the barbecue restaurant and asked them to come and experience it.

Xiao Jianjun and others quickly booked tickets and flew over from Yangcheng.

Du Shaojie took the two of them to travel around Qindao for nearly half a month, tasting many local delicacies, mainly seafood.

"Boss Du, we have really broadened our horizons this time. They have a lot of good experiences worth learning from. After I go back, I will submit a report to Boss Meng. Some ideas can be tried in the new store of [Seafood House]."

This trip to Qingdao had a profound impact on Xiao Jianjun and others.

The key is that with an expert like Du Shaojie explaining things to them, they were able to quickly absorb some useful things.

At present, the new store of [Seafood House] has been opened. Xiao Jianjun plans to make some changes in the new store after returning to see what the effect is.

Of course, he still needs to discuss these matters with Zhang Yong and others and obtain the company's consent.

Du Shaojie nodded. He usually wouldn't express his opinion on such specific matters.

Afterwards, Du Shaojie returned to Guangzhou with the two of them.

When Liang Meiqin learned that he had returned, she asked Cai Jing for a week's leave and came to Guangzhou to see him.

"Is Sister Cai not busy now?"

Du Shaojie was very happy to see Liang Meiqin took leave to accompany him.

He hadn't seen Cai Ning for a while and didn't know how she was doing, so he casually asked Liang Meiqin.

"It's been better recently, not too busy. The Lijing Garden project has entered a stable period. In two months, buildings 1, 2, and 3 will be officially delivered to the owners. It's rare to have such a little free time."

Liang Meiqin seems much more capable than before, but she is not a strong woman and her personality has not changed much.

Du Shaojie felt that it was a rare opportunity for the other party to have some rest, so he took her to Duanzhou.

After Liang Meiqin arrived at the local area, she was fascinated by the scenery of Dinghushan, and the two enjoyed a warm and romantic holiday here.

It was not until the end of the holiday that the two returned to Guangzhou.

"Mikoto, let me take you back."

"Ah? No, no, I'm going to Hong Kong with Mr. Cai right after I get back. I'll come to see you often when I'm free."

Liang Meiqin didn't let Du Shaojie send her off, and she took the train back to Shenzhen by herself.

Du Shaojie discovered that he was the one with the most free time. Yu Mo, Pang Weidong and Cai Jing were all busy with their careers every day, not as free as him.

Of course, everyone has different pursuits. Du Shaojie prefers cooking.

That day, at the strong request of Uncle Chai and others, he cooked 20 roast ducks at home. This was not a big deal, since there was an oven at home, so he let them take it themselves.

They definitely wouldn’t charge for this little thing, which made Uncle Chai and the others feel embarrassed.

"Ajie, you don't want to continue cooking for us? If you don't want to take the money, how can we ask for it next time?"

"How much can a few [roast ducks] be worth? Uncle Chai, you are being too polite. How about this, next time I make something, I will sell it at the [barbecue restaurant]. Is that okay?"

Du Shaojie was a little bit amused and helpless, and it was difficult for him to send Uncle Chai and others away.

in the afternoon.

The owner of the fish restaurant, Wu Dazhui, came and brought some fresh fish, small river shrimps and some fruits.

"Old Wu, you really don't have to be so polite. Wouldn't your trip delay the business? I'll take the stuff, but please don't send it again next time."

Du Shaojie felt that Wu Dazhui and his wife were both down-to-earth people, so he did not refuse.

These things are secondary, the key is to delay business. Wu Dazhu is the chef of the fish restaurant, and the fish restaurant has to close if he is not there.

"No, no. I hitchhiked here and will take a car back later. It will be quick. By the way, Mr. Du, I have a new chef over there. His cooking skills are pretty good. He can help out when I'm busy."

Wu Dazhu chatted with Du Shaojie for a few words and then left quickly.

This is what it’s like to run a small restaurant. You need to be busy all day long, and the only time you can take a few days off is during the Chinese New Year.

Unless the company reaches the same scale as Du Shaojie and implements corporate management, the boss can have relative freedom.

After everyone left, Du Shaojie looked at the fish in the bucket and felt a little worried. There were grass carp, catfish, carp, silver carp, and more than ten of them. There were at least 10 kilograms of small river shrimps. How could he eat them all?
"Brother, I'm here."

"Hello, brother." Du Shaojie sat in the yard, drinking tea and thinking about how to deal with the fish.

The small river shrimps are easy to deal with. He already has an idea to make shrimp paste.

At this time, Xiaomei and Jiang Xiaoling walked in from outside, holding a white-striped chicken and a grass carp in their hands. It was obvious that they came here to have dinner.

"Xiaoling, long time no see. You guys just come, but what are you bringing? I can't even put in any food here."

Du Shaojie stood up and greeted Jiang Xiaoling, then took the bag from his sister and took a look. It was fish again, and his face almost turned black.

Xiaomei and Jiang Xiaoling didn't understand what was going on, so Du Shaojie took them to the kitchen, and they were also confused.

Then Xiaomei and Jiang Xiaoling looked at each other and started to chuckle. It was quite funny. Who would buy so many fish at once? How long would it take to finish eating more than a dozen fish?
Du Shaojie froze the chicken and decided to have fish for dinner.

Braised fish, dry-fried fish, sweet and sour fish, spicy fish, and pickled fish, I don’t believe you can’t finish them all!
Du Shaojie immediately started to work, cleaning and breaking the fish. Since Boss Wu sent live fish, he had to do more work. But this was not a problem for him, it was just a piece of cake.

"Yongli, take a few fish to the [barbecue restaurant] and ask them to grill them now and send them over when they're done."

Next, Du Shaojie made a dish of [Sweet and Sour Carp], a dish of [Sour Cabbage Fish], a dish of [Spicy Fish], and also made a cold dish.

The grilled fish was soon delivered, and he, Xiaomei, Jiang Xiaoling, and Wang Yongli sat down to eat.

Unless Du Shaojie had special arrangements, Wang Yongli would basically follow him all day and night, ready to serve at any time. It was okay when he and Du Shaojie were together, but now that there were two more people around, he felt a little uncomfortable.

Then he quickly ate a grilled fish, some other dishes, and finished two bowls of rice.

"I'm done eating, you guys take your time."

It took Wang Yongli only 10 minutes from the time he sat down to the time he stood up and left.

Xiaomei and Jiang Xiaoling looked at each other, and then couldn't help laughing quietly.

Du Shaojie didn't eat much, but he savored every dish carefully and felt good. Just these few fish dishes, any one of them could support a small shop.

"Xiaoling, how do you feel at work?"

Du Shaojie took a sip of beer and then took the initiative to start a conversation.

"I feel that my company is lifeless. It's just mechanical and repetitive work every day. It's very boring. However, my job may change. I will let you know when there is a result."

Jiang Xiaoling smiled and shook her head, obviously not very satisfied with her current job.

Fortunately, she is very popular at home, and her family is helping her to work in Hong Kong. However, this matter is not easy to handle. Before the matter is finalized, her family asked her not to talk about it outside.

"Well, I wish you all the best then."

Du Shaojie didn't ask any further questions. He just picked up the wine glass, gestured, and drank it all in one gulp.

Xiaomei also didn't know about this situation, but she didn't ask, knowing that once things were done, the other party would definitely tell her as soon as possible.

As a result, the matter progressed quickly. Half a month later, Jiang Xiaoling received a transfer order and was transferred to the "China Construction Finance Company" in Hong Kong. This is a state-owned non-bank financial institution that few people in the mainland know about.

Before leaving, Jiang Xiaoling specially invited Du Shaojie and Du Xiaoya to have a meal.

"Brother, I'm going to Hong Kong now. There won't be a chance for me to eat at your house anymore. Woo woo woo"

Jiang Xiaoling really likes the food cooked by Du Shaojie. Anyway, relying on her good relationship with Du Xiaomei, she often goes to his house for free meals.

Now I am going to Hong Kong, and I feel very sorry when I think about this.

"Go away, my brother is not your personal chef. Even if you don't leave, I can't let you eat for free. But if you give me more cosmetics, I can take my brother to Hong Kong, and I'll give you an extra pair of chopsticks when we eat."

Du Xiaomei was a little sad because her best friend was going to Hong Kong and it would not be so convenient for them to meet in the future.

Of course, if she wanted to visit Jiang Xiaoling, it wouldn't be difficult, after all, she had a pass.

"Xiaomei, why don't you go to Hong Kong after you graduate? We study finance, so we will definitely be able to use our skills there."

Jiang Xiaoling said this half-jokingly and half-seriously. If it were someone else, she would never say this, but Xiaomei's brother is Du Shaojie, so this is not too difficult for him.

Xiaomei smiled and shook her head, not responding to the conversation.

She will graduate soon and her current plan is to stay in Guangzhou or Shenzhen, but she has not considered going to Hong Kong.

Her mother is old and her brother's business is spread all over the country. As the oldest girl in the family, she must consider taking care of her mother.

After dinner, Xiaomei got into the car with Du Shaojie.

"Brother, I don't want to go to Hong Kong. I plan to stay in the south to work after graduation and then bring mom over."

"Mom may not be willing to come to the South, we'll talk about it when the time comes. Xiaomei, you don't have to think too much, just think about your own future."

The brother and sister chatted all the way. In fact, Du Shaojie didn't want his sister to go to Hong Kong.

The country is in short supply of talent right now. After my sister graduates with a master's degree, she will definitely be able to get a job in a good company.

In the future, the mainland will usher in a period of rapid development, and people like Xiaomei will definitely have a bright future. (End of this chapter)