Brush Up Your Proficiency

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As night fell, the surroundings gradually became quiet, with only occasional croaking of frogs and chirping of insects.

Wang Hao was still immersed in the sea of books, swimming in the ocean of knowledge. He didn't know how long had passed when a series of footsteps came from the door, and Wang Hao reluctantly put down the book in his hand. It turned out that his parents had returned.

Unlike others who would feel dizzy, lightheaded, and exhausted after reading for a long time, Wang Hao felt refreshed and comfortable all over. If his body hadn't automatically sent signals that he needed to rest, he would have even felt that he could continue reading late into the night.

Looking at the four proficiency points he had gained in one evening, Wang Hao nodded slightly. This result was within his expectations.

The night passed without incident, and time flew by to the next morning. The sun had just risen, and sunlight poured into the room through the windows, forming bright beams of light.

Wang Hao woke up from his sleep, stretched lazily, and prepared to welcome a new day.

Just then, a knock suddenly came from outside the door, followed by a familiar voice: "Xiao Hao, open the door quickly!"

As soon as Wang Hao heard it, he knew it was his grandfather, and he quickly got up and opened the door.

He saw Grandpa Wang standing at the door with a happy face, carrying several large bags in his hand. Judging from the smell, it should be spices, probably for the Old Zhu family's college entrance banquet today.

Grandpa Wang was worried that Wang Hao would not be at home again, so he rushed over early in the morning.

Grandpa Wang smiled and said to Wang Hao, "Let's go, let's go to the Old Zhu family together. Their college entrance banquet is counting on us!" Wang Hao nodded, and didn't comment on his grandfather's exaggerated statement, just taking it as making the old man happy.

Wang Hao followed Grandpa Wang to the Old Zhu family, saying hello to his family when he went out, and learned that his mother and the others would not be over until noon.

Along the way, Grandpa Wang kept telling Wang Hao about the Old Zhu family's child being admitted to a famous university, and said that this was a big event in the village, and everyone was very happy.

When they arrived at the Old Zhu family, Wang Hao found that many villagers had already gathered in the yard.

Some were busy setting up the venue, some were chatting, and some were preparing ingredients near the makeshift stove. The whole scene was very lively and full of festive atmosphere.

"They're here!" With the arrival of Grandpa Wang, the helpers who were originally gathered around the makeshift stove and had prepared the ingredients for breakfast began to shout one after another.

After all, without Grandpa Wang, they wouldn't dare to easily start making this breakfast.

It would be fine if they did a good job, but if they messed up the meal, they would probably be ridiculed every day in the days to come.

In fact, the big pot meal is easy to make if you know how, it's just a matter of putting in the ingredients and seasonings according to the established steps; but if you say it's difficult, it really is not easy, because the control of the heat, the timing of adding seasonings, and the saltiness of the taste all test the skill of the person in charge.

At this time, the person in charge of the Old Zhu family also saw Grandpa Wang coming over, and hurried to greet him, handing him a cigarette and greeting him warmly, "Master Wang, you're here!"

After all, the most hardworking person today is this chef, and the success or failure of this college entrance banquet depends almost entirely on him. Therefore, the person in charge naturally did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Grandpa Wang took the cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and then led Wang Hao towards the three stoves.

Wang Hao followed closely behind Grandpa Wang, curiously looking at Uncle Zhu's house.

This house is a brand new two-story building, which looks like it has just been built not long ago, and exudes a brand new atmosphere everywhere.

Wang Hao still remembered playing here when he was a child, but at that time, the houses were almost all in the same style, red brick and tile houses, and the ground inside the house was compacted with exceptionally strong soil.

In the innermost corner of the yard, a large area was specially left vacant, and three huge stoves were temporarily built.

Most of the dishes for today's college entrance banquet, except for some cold dishes prepared in advance, are basically cooked here.

"Xiao Hao, what are you thinking about? You cook this meal, I'll guide you from the side. Aren't you going to open a restaurant in that big city of Xingyun? Adapt in advance." Grandpa Wang said, walking to the stove.

Turning his head to look at Wang Hao, who was looking around, his voice was so loud, as if he was afraid that the people around him would not hear him.

The people around were stunned when they heard this, and cast surprised glances.

Wang Hao couldn't help but take back his gaze and looked at his grandfather with some confusion, thinking:

"Didn't you say that you wanted me to help the cook, why did you suddenly ask him to cook? So, the helper you said, Grandpa, is not helping the chef do things, but helping to be the chef!"

At this time, the people around couldn't help laughing, and some people even jokingly said to Grandpa Wang:

"Old man, you're really joking, how can you rely on such a half-grown child to cook this meal?" Some people echoed: "Yeah, are you kidding us?"

Faced with the doubts and laughter of the crowd, Grandpa Wang seemed very calm, just humming softly.

He raised his voice and said loudly: "My grandson's cooking skills are very good! If you don't know, don't talk nonsense here. When you eat the meal later, you'll have something to say!"

After speaking, he gave Wang Hao a proud look, his eyes revealing confidence and pride in his grandson's cooking skills.

Grandpa Wang continued to shout with full energy: "Okay, stop arguing!" Everyone was silent when they heard this.

Grandpa Wang said loudly: "If you think my grandson's cooking skills are not good, you can evaluate it after he has finished cooking.

If he doesn't do well, I, the old man, will compensate each person with a pack of cigarettes. And this is just breakfast, even if it's not done well, it won't affect today's banquet!"

After saying this, Grandpa Wang secretly calculated in his heart, first let his grandson try his hand at breakfast.

He believed that with his grandson's cooking skills, he would definitely be able to suppress these people's mouths and eliminate all doubts, so that he could smoothly take over his position and become the chef for the noon meal.