Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 81 Choice
"I only know the production process on paper, but I have never put it into practice."

Du Shaojie shook his head. He definitely wouldn't try to brag at this moment, so it was better to tell the truth.

"That's not easy! I'll call you when I'm cleaning the soup, and you can watch and see how to combine theory with practice."

After Liao Yongxin finished speaking, he stopped talking and continued to work with his head covered.

After Du Shaojie chopped the meat into puree, he put it into a bowl and began to prepare the ingredients and condiments for [Dongpo Elbow].

He had prepared a classic Shandong dish [Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions] for a long time, but it was not available today. Instead, he had [Shrimp with Green Beans] instead.

Time passes quickly in the busy life.

Liao Yongxin opened the lid of the soup bucket, beat out all the fat and onion and ginger in the soup, and then continued to boil the soup.

After the two of them finished all the preparations, the clear soup was almost cooked. Du Shaojie took out the chicken, duck, pork elbow, ham and other ingredients, filtered out the residue in the soup, and let it cool aside.

The next step is to sweep the soup, that is, put the prepared minced meat into the soup and boil it. The minced meat will expand when heated and absorb the impurities in the soup, and then filter it out with gauze.

Repeat this three times, the order being determined by the color of the meat, from dark to light.

Finally, pour the clear soup into a container to settle, which will be used later. The soup is now completely clear, without any turbidity, but with a strong aroma.

Du Shaojie noticed that Liao Yongxin had already blanched the peeled cabbage hearts in water and was ready to complete the final process at any time.

"Master Liao, the food is ready."

Director Cai showed up in time, and the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

This job is not easy today, let's just finish it quickly.

Du Shaojie cooked a [dry-fried fish] and a [shredded pork with fish flavor], and the rest of the dishes were cooked by Liao Yongxin. However, he also gained a lot today, as Liao Yongxin taught him a lot of cooking skills.

After he finished his work here, he went over to help Liao Yongxin, and various dishes were soon served on the table.

The last dish is [Boiling Cabbage]. Put the processed cabbage in a plate, pour clear soup on it, and then steam it in a pot. After the water boils, steam it for 5 minutes and take out the plate.

Take another clean plate and scoop out the steamed cabbage and place it on the plate.

Pour the boiling soup over it again and sprinkle a few red wolfberries on top for garnish, and the dish [Boiled Cabbage] is ready.

Although this dish looks ordinary, the process is very complicated and consumes a lot of auxiliary materials. If it is not called "palace cuisine", its production cost is not low.

“Finally done!”

After completing the task, a slight smile appeared on Liao Yongxin's tense face.

Du Shaojie also felt that it was not easy. This dish was included in the simulation training content. After returning, he could practice it in the simulation scene. Don't even think about it in reality. If it wasn't for chance, he wouldn't have the opportunity to get started.

After resting for a while, Director Cai came over to arrange dinner for the two.

"Master Liao, Master Du, the dishes you two cooked today are very popular. The guests are very satisfied with the food and have praised your cooking skills!"

The guests enjoyed the meal and Director Luo's face was full of joy.

Everyone praised the [Boiled Cabbage] made by Liao Yongxin, but the first dish to be eaten was the [Dry-fried Fish].

"As long as you like it, at least I didn't embarrass Director Luo."

Liao Yongxin let go of the last bit of worry, a smile blossomed on his face, and it seemed that his appetite had improved a lot.

After dinner, the two went to the kitchen to help clean up.

There are a total of 10 dishes today, which is really more tiring than preparing several tables of banquets.

"Master Liao, Master Xiao Du, thank you for your hard work! Master Liao is still as skilled as ever, and Master Xiao Du is still as talented as ever. You both have first-class skills!"

Just like last time, before the two left, Director Luo came over to thank them personally. After all, he was a big boss, so his words were very good, and Liao Yongxin was so happy.

"Not hard, not hard."

"You're too kind. I still need to learn more from Master Liao."

After some polite exchanges, Director Luo prepared to leave.

When he reached the door, he seemed to remember something, turned around and looked at Du Shaojie and said, "Master Du, are you interested in changing your unit? Don't rush to answer, go back and think about it carefully."

After saying that, Director Luo turned around and left.

Director Cai finally sent Liao Yongxin and Du Shaojie out. As they walked along the road, she smiled and said, "The director is interested in talents. If Master Du is willing, I can find a way to transfer you over."

This opportunity had once been presented to Liao Yongxin, but he was a casual person and ultimately refused.

Now it's Du Shaojie's turn. I wonder what choice this young man will make.

"Thank you Director Luo for your kindness, and thank you Director Cai. I have to go back and discuss this with my family, and I will report to you after the discussion is completed."

Du Shaojie knew it clearly in his mind. Although he was transferred to a large government agency, he was actually someone else's "royal chef."

He didn't object to this. It was his blessing that Director Luo liked him. However, he was afraid that this "blessing" would be hard to accept! After all, if the timing was wrong, the situation would change drastically in a year or two, and he would be implicated if he was not careful.

It's not a big deal to cook a few meals for others, but if you get involved too much, it's totally unnecessary.

So he responded very politely, and Director Cai nodded without saying anything more.

He was just a chef, and his cooking skills were pretty good, but not enough for her to care about him.

Afterwards, Du Shaojie and Liao Yongxin left the compound and rode their bicycles slowly back.

"Xiao Du, you better think about it. This opportunity is fleeting. If you miss it, you will miss it forever!"

Liao Yongxin could feel that Du Shaojie's cooking skills were improving rapidly.

To be able to do this in such a small corner of the farm, I can only say that the person has extraordinary talent. It is a gift from God and we cannot envy him.

Back then, Liao Yongxin suffered a lot in order to learn the art. Du Shaojie was different. He had no master or inheritance, but he slowly explored and already had some of the style of his heyday.

This kid is not an ordinary person, so it depends on where his opportunities lie.

"Master Liao, I'm still young and my cooking skills need to be honed. As the saying goes, serving a king is like serving a tiger, and there is no room for error. As for me, I'd better settle down and train for a few more years. When you help me push this matter off, please say a few words of thanks on my behalf."

Du Shaojie did not hide anything and expressed his thoughts.

Liao Yongxin remained silent, just nodded slightly, and looked up to the young man even more.

Not everyone can resist this temptation. Although being with Director Luo does not bring freedom, the benefits are unimaginable.

It is really difficult to decide which one to choose.

Of course, this little thing is not enough to bother Director Luo. He just does it as he pleases, and it doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not.

The two then separated at a fork in the road, and Du Shaojie went straight back home.

He didn't tell anyone what happened today. The situation was unstoppable, but he couldn't say it out loud. This was the biggest secret in his heart, and time would prove everything.

After entering the room and washing his hands, Du Shaojie talked with Wang Yuxiu and his two sisters for a while before returning to his room to rest.

He suddenly realized that he should buy a radio for the family, otherwise the three of them would be very bored in their spare time. However, radios are now a luxury for ordinary families, and many people don't have one at home.

(End of this chapter)