Rebirth: Starting from the Cafeteria

Chapter 82 The gears of fate begin to turn

After resting for a while, Du Shaojie began to take stock of what he had gained yesterday and today.

【Bound chef: Du Shaojie】

[Level: First-class worker]

[Current works: Fish head with chopped pepper, dry-fried fish, shredded pork with fish flavor]

【Overall evaluation: medium to low】

【Bonus: Hotel Management Tutorial (IV) (V) (VI)】

[Rewards: Dried sea cucumber (3 kg), ham (6 kg), simulation training time (90 hours)]

[Special Reward: None]

The [Chopped Pepper Fish Head] that I made at home yesterday, as well as the [Dry-fried Fish] and [Fish-flavored Shredded Pork] that I made today, all received an overall rating of "average to low".

This was exactly what Du Shaojie had expected, but the dried sea cucumber as a reward gave him a pleasant surprise.

Before the holiday, he had been working hard on [Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions] in a simulated training scenario, and it was not until there were 153 hours left that he raised the simulated evaluation of this dish to "medium-low".

I can say that I have already memorized the recipe of [Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions], and the only thing left is to make it once in real life.

He had been suffering from a lack of ingredients before, but this time the reward was dried sea cucumber, so he could find time to make this dish.

Du Shaojie found that he was becoming more and more addicted to cooking, just like completing games in his previous life. He would feel uncomfortable if the skills he acquired in simulation training were not reflected in reality.

Then he looked at the time again. There were 243 hours left, so he could practice a few more dishes without any problem.

Unknowingly, the cumulative simulation training time has reached 600 hours, which is also a testimony to Du Shaojie's hard work in practicing his cooking skills.

【Duration: 243 hours\600 hours】

Wang Yuxiu prepared dinner, a big pot of soup and rice that was enough to fill us up.

As a mother, she felt sorry for her son and knew that Du Shaojie had been busy for most of the day, so she refused to let him enter the kitchen again.

The three siblings enjoyed the meal very much and soon the big pot of soup and rice was finished.

"Mom, I'll go check on Dapeng."

After dinner, the three siblings worked together to clean up the mess. Du Shaojie said hello to Wang Yuxiu and walked out of the yard.

When I arrived at Su Dapeng's house, I happened to meet Qi Yan's family of three.

They came to visit Dapeng's family. They were all neighbors, and the two families had a good relationship and were not snobbish.

Du Shaojie came in and greeted everyone, and Qi Yan's parents said goodbye. They had been here for quite a while, so there was no need to sit for too long.

Qi Yan didn't leave. She and Du Shaojie went to Su Dapeng's room together.

"My family and Mikoto's family have asked many people for help, but there has been no progress at all."

Su Dapeng was in better spirits than the last time they met. His mother was no longer in serious condition and the family was feeling somewhat lively again.

But they did not give up and are still actively trying to find ways to get a better outcome for Dapeng's father.

Qi Yan felt that she and her family had done nothing to help, and she felt a little guilty when she spoke.

"Whether there is progress or not, I will always remember the kindness of my uncles and aunts. Now I have let it go and will try my best and prepare for the worst."

Compared with before, Su Dapeng seems much calmer.

His father temporarily stopped paying his salary, and his mother worked in a small collective unit with a very low income. The pressure of life has begun to be transmitted to him.

Although Qi Yan and her parents as well as Liang Meiqin's parents could not help much, he saw how they had been running around for such a long time and was grateful from the bottom of his heart.

Qi Yan shook her head, not knowing what to say.

"Dapeng, don't be pessimistic. I have a feeling that Uncle Su's ending won't be too bad."

Du Shaojie remembered Liao Yongxin's instructions and didn't know how to say too much, so he could only vaguely reveal some information.

Qi Yan thought he was saying these words to comfort her, but Su Dapeng's eyes suddenly lit up.

Su Dapeng had met Liao Yongxin several times some time ago and felt that he had considerable power and might be able to accomplish something. Combined with Du Shaojie's words, a spark of hope suddenly rose in his heart.

However, Su Dapeng did not ask any further questions. Given his relationship with Du Shaojie, if the other party could speak, he would naturally speak. If he could not speak, then continuing to ask would only make things difficult for him.

The three chatted for more than an hour, and then Du Shaojie and Qi Yan got up and left. "Shaojie, are you free tomorrow?"

Du Shaojie sent Qi Yan to the door of her home, and she suddenly asked a question.

"I'm going to take Xiaomei and Xiaoya to West Park tomorrow. What's going on?"

Before having dinner, Du Shaojie promised his two younger sisters that he would take them to the park for half a day during the holiday.

"It's okay, just keep busy."

Qi Yan originally wanted to ask Du Shaojie to go out for a walk together. There will be a performance at People's Square tomorrow, and they could join in the fun then.

Unexpectedly, the other party had already made arrangements, so she stopped talking, feeling a little disappointed.

Du Shaojie was happy when he heard it. Qi Yan probably wanted to ask him out to play, but he didn't expect that he already had plans.

"Yanzi, you must be free tomorrow, why don't you come with us to the park?"

He extended an invitation. After all, the other party was very familiar with Xiaomei and Xiaoya, so there was nothing uncomfortable about going out together.

Qi Yan's originally somewhat disappointed mood suddenly improved, and she agreed without thinking.

the next morning.

Du Shaojie and Qi Yan took Xiaomei and Xiaoya to the People's Square to watch the show first, and then went to the park for a walk.

It was already afternoon when they came back. Fortunately, Wang Yuxiu had left some food for them. The four of them ate it ravenously as they were already starving.

"Shaojie, did Miqin write you a letter?"

After dinner, Du Shaojie sent Qi Yan home.

The two were walking slowly, and Qi Yan suddenly asked a question.

"Mikoto wrote one letter after she left, and I haven't heard from her in a long time. I don't know how she is doing in the army."

Du Shaojie told the truth, there was no need to hide such things.

"Mikoto has only written me one letter. I guess she must be very busy. I'm here. Go back and have a rest. We can talk next time you come back."

They just arrived at Qi Yan's door and parted ways.

Du Shaojie returned to the farm the next day. He only had a few days of vacation and had to go back to work after the vacation.

Walking into the cafeteria, he felt inexplicably at peace, as if all the noise had gone away.

Thinking of Director Luo's words, he felt that it was better to live a simple life. If he was caught up in the stormy waves in the future, he would not be able to bear it with his weak arms and legs.

At this time, Liao Yongxin had already informed Director Cai of Du Shaojie's decision. Seeing that Director Luo was not busy, Director Cai casually mentioned it.

"Oh? Young man, you still don't want to come to the provincial government?"

Director Luo raised his head, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

He had nothing to be angry about Du Shaojie's choice, he was just a little curious.

"Chef Xiao Du said that his cooking skills are not good enough and he is afraid of embarrassing you here. Of course, this is just an excuse. I guess he may not want to be restricted. After all, the farm is far away, who will take care of him?"

Director Cai gave an explanation and Director Luo agreed.

Another thing is that they think Du Shaojie is still too young to figure out the issues related to his future. But since the other party is confused, forget it. A forced melon is not sweet.

"By the way, Master Xiao Du also said that if you need anything from now on, just send him a message and he will be there whenever you call."

Later, Director Cai added another sentence.

Director Luo couldn't help but smile, thinking that the young comrade was quite loyal.

He thought for a moment and said, "You can't learn to hide away from the crowd at such a young age. You must exercise more while you are young. Go call the head of the Electric Power Industry Bureau and ask him to second Xiao Du to Xijiang Hotel for a while."

When Director Cai heard what Director Luo said, he also laughed: "From now until the end of the year, many important meetings will be held at Xijiang Hotel. We will be very busy there."

Director Luo smiled without saying anything and waved his hand to send Director Cai away.

Sometimes things are so wonderful. When the gears of fate start to turn, no one can escape, not even Du Shaojie, the reborn person.

(End of this chapter)