Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 48 Mobilization Meeting
morning.

Du Shaojie, Qin Xiaomei and others were busy in the kitchen as usual, when Zhao Dajun and Lin Zuo suddenly ran over.

"How did these two get together? Weird."

Li Guixiang muttered something softly, and Du Shaojie put down the kitchen knife in his hand and looked at the two of them.

"Master Du, the leaders of the bureau will be here soon. Please prepare meals for 10 people."

Zhao Dajun's expression was very serious. The leaders were coming to inspect without notifying him in advance, which made him somewhat nervous.

"Please give the labor study group some extra food at noon, preferably meat."

Lin Zuo had something to ask of someone, so his expression wasn't that grim, and his attitude when speaking was much better than usual.

Du Shaojie nodded. Although Zhao Dajun didn't elaborate, he certainly couldn't let the leaders eat too badly. Lin Zuo also said that he wanted to add a meat dish, so he decided to get some meat.

When I told Zhao Dajun about this idea, he immediately laughed and said, "I have already asked Chu Xiaowei to go to the county town. You don't have to worry about the ingredients. You can do whatever you need when the time comes."

After arranging matters at the canteen, Zhao Dajun and Lin Zuo left one after another.

The farm is not far from Changhe County. Chu Xiaowei drove the tractor there and will definitely be back before noon without delaying anything.

It's approaching noon.

Several cars came to the bureau, and Director Wu and others got out of the cars.

Then, a group of 10 people, accompanied by Zhao Dajun and Lin Zuo, inspected the various work on the farm and all aspects of the labor study group.

"Director Zhao, Team Leader Lin, you both have done a solid job. I am very pleased."

As the leaders visited the place, Director Wu never lost his smile.

Especially in the labor study group, they care about the members' well-being, not only caring about everyone's ideological progress, but also caring about everyone's life.

"Tell the canteen not to prepare special meals for us at noon. We should eat what the staff and study group members eat. Don't make any special arrangements for us. Do you understand?"

In order to show his sincerity, Director Wu decided to have lunch with everyone in the cafeteria.

Zhao Dajun and Lin Zuo looked at each other, then quickly sent someone to notify Du Shaojie and convey the leader's instructions.

Du Shaojie immediately rearranged the arrangement: "Aunt Qin, the cafeteria will have braised pork instead of stewed vegetables for lunch."

Including this dish, the lunch arrangement includes [braised pork], [braised eggplant with tiger skin peppers], [stir-fried beans], and [tomato egg drop soup].

The staple food is steamed corn bread and white flour steamed buns.

Chu Xiaowei brought back a lot of pork belly, and with the help of the bosses, it was just a good opportunity for everyone to enjoy some meat.

After Du Shaojie prepared the pork belly, he started to cook it.

The whole process seemed to be engraved in my bones and came easily to me.

Heat the pan to fry sugar color, stir-fry the pork belly to bring out the aroma and fat, add onion, ginger, star anise, chili and other seasonings to sauté, add boiling water to boil, pour in soy sauce, sugar, a little pepper, and a little salt to adjust the base flavor
Cook over high heat for ten minutes, then turn to low heat. When the pork is stewed until chopsticks can be easily inserted into it, you can turn to high heat to reduce the soup and season it.

While the braised pork was being stewed, he fried [Braised Eggplant with Tiger Skin Chili] and [Stir-fried Green Beans], and also made a big pot of [Tomato and Egg Soup].

When it was time for dinner, Du Shaojie and Qin Xiaomei went to the front to get food.

Wang Liwen was not suitable to show up, and Li Guixiang said that she was too timid to face her leader, so the two of them had to go up.

"Xiao Du, are you used to it here? I heard that your cooking skills have improved a lot. I just want to try your cooking."

Director Wu queued up for food with everyone and seemed very approachable.

He walked up to Du Shaojie and was also very humble. "Thank you Director Wu for your concern. I have gotten used to the working life on the farm."

Du Shaojie responded and ordered Director Wu a portion of [Braised Pork], half a portion of [Braised Eggplant with Tiger Skin Chili], half a portion of [Stir-fried Green Beans], and finally a bowl of [Tomato and Egg Soup].

The leaders sat together, and the people dining around them were silent.

Not all of them are reserved. For example, Chen Jizhou and Zhai Yucheng mostly don't want to say anything.

"Director Wu, Xiao Du's cooking skills are really getting better and better. Take this [braised pork] for example, it's not inferior to the one made at Hongchunyuan Restaurant, and it's even better."

Some of the leaders like to eat braised pork. After tasting it, they couldn't help but praise it repeatedly.

The braised pork made by Du Shaojie is not very sweet, with a little bit of spicy taste, but full of fragrance. The fat is not greasy, the lean meat is not dry, and the combination of various spices is just right. One bite will definitely make your taste buds cheer.

"Well, young people should exercise more and go to difficult places, where they are most needed. If Xiao Du had stayed in the office cafeteria, his cooking skills would probably not have improved so much."

Director Wu smiled faintly, took a bite of the braised pork and then a bite of the beans, feeling very happy.

But when it comes to Du Shaojie, he doesn't feel so happy.

Several leaders nearby felt bad and thought, Director Wu is really shameless. He clearly brought Xiao Du to the farm, but he said it as if he was doing Xiao Du a great benefit.

Xiao Du’s improvement in cooking skills has nothing to do with coming to the farm!

Although these people felt indignant for Du Shaojie in their hearts, they would not say it out loud, nor would they offend Director Wu for him.

After dinner, Director Wu held a mobilization meeting for the "Labor Study Group" in the open space outside the cafeteria, mobilizing comrades with progressive ideas to actively participate in production.

"Zhai Yucheng, Jiang Yong, you two are veterans in the unit and should set an example. And the comrades whose names I read below, pack up and report to the bureau tomorrow to report for work."

Wu Mingde had to make this trip because he had been criticized several times for frequent power outages.

If production is to resume, some people are indispensable, such as Zhai Yucheng and Jiang Yong. He was worried that some people would get upset, so he acted out the whole play so that no one could find fault with it.

Everyone whose names were called out was very happy, and indeed Chen Jizhou was not among them.

"Director Wu, why is Lao Chen not here? Lao Chen has rich work experience and has made great progress through learning. He should also return to work."

Zhai Yucheng couldn't help it after all, he stood up and spoke loudly.

Chen Jizhou pulled his trouser leg hard, telling him to stop talking.

Director Wu did not answer, but looked at the people around him.

"Comrade Zhai Yucheng, this list is a decision we made after careful study, and I believe it will stand the test of time. We did not say that Comrade Chen Jizhou's performance in the group was not good. There must be a sequence for resuming work, right?"

During the discussion, most people chose to remain silent regarding Chen Jizhou's issue.

It’s not for any other reason, it’s just because Director Wu’s attitude is very firm and he said that the other party will not be considered in this list.

Everyone didn't want to fall out with Director Wu, so they could only acquiesce to this decision. As for the reasons, they were not important.

Zhai Yucheng wanted to say something, but Chen Jizhou stood up, pulled him aside, and said, "I obey the unit's decision, Lao Zhai, let's leave it at that."

Zhai Yucheng sat down angrily. He knew this would be the result, but he couldn't keep his mouth shut.

Director Wu and others did not have dinner at the farm and left by car after the meeting.

Lin Zuo patrolled around the study group's dormitory all night, leaving Du Shaojie no chance to talk to Zhai Yucheng and Chen Jizhou alone.

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