1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 7: The Man Destined to Become a Boss

Just when Chen Qiaoqiao was overjoyed for Xu Yuexin's success, Xu Yuexin took her hand and walked into the Moscow Restaurant.

Compared to other restaurants that advocate simplicity and live a simple life, Lao Mo is a world of its own.

There is a magnificent crystal chandelier above the head, and the floor is spotless and as smooth as a mirror. The solid wood floor with a heavy feel is all around the sight. There are classical candlesticks that emit a pleasant pine scent when burning...

Chen Qiaoqiao seemed to be in a dream world and sniffed the fragrant air in the restaurant.

“What a nice environment.”

Chen Qiaoqiao exclaimed in admiration, feeling as if she were floating in the air.

"When you were interning at sea, did you ever go to the Great Hall, Diaoyutai, or anything like that?"

Xu Yuexin asked.

Chen Qiaoqiao shook her head honestly: "No. Those who major in foreign languages ​​have the opportunity to participate in foreign affairs activities and can go once or twice. We in the Chinese Department work in the office the whole time."

Under the guidance of the waiter, Xu Yuexin and Chen Qiaoqiao sat down at a window seat.

"If you two want to eat anything, you can tell me."

The waiter asked for the menu respectfully, his attitude was completely different from that of wait staff in other state-owned restaurants these days.

Other state-owned restaurants have an internal requirement of not beating customers without reason, and citizens' evaluation of them is that they have ugly faces, taste bad food, and speak unpleasant words.

As a result, more and more private restaurants were opened later, and most state-owned restaurants were squeezed out.

As for why Lao Mo's service attitude is so outstanding, Xu Yuexin estimated that it has something to do with their strict internal requirements and better employee treatment.

Opening the beautifully bound menu, Xu Yuexin ordered three dishes in one go.

"Stewed beef, cream of mushroom soup, pan-fried cod."

All three dishes are Lao Mo's classic dishes. When Xu Yuexin skillfully said this series of names, the waiter's eyes changed when he looked at him.

Wow, what an expert! He ordered their specialty dish right away.

Looking across the entire capital city, there are not many gourmets who can afford to consume here regularly.

Xu Yuexin clearly felt the waiter's strange look and handed the menu to Chen Qiaoqiao as if nothing had happened.

Don't ask him why he is so familiar with it. The answer is that he learned it from a series of period novels such as Bloody Romance.

Chen Qiaoqiao ordered a dish and returned the menu to the waiter.

At this time, she had already adapted to the atmosphere of Lao Mo's restaurant and began to continue to be curious about what Xu Yuexin was doing.

"Where did you cast it?"

Chen Qiaoqiao asked eagerly.

"People's Literature will be published soon."

Xu Yuexin said this calmly, which made Chen Qiaoqiao very envious.

"People's Literature? You are awesome."

“This is a palace of literature!”

Chen Qiaoqiao said happily, her eyes full of Xu Yuexin.

As a student of the Chinese Department of Yanjing University, Chen Qiaoqiao knows very well what an honor it is to have her works published in People's Literature.

Even among students who are all experts in the Chinese Department, an article of People's Literature is enough to make people look at him differently and become the leader among the same class.

"Don't fight a battle without preparation. Before I resigned, I had already thought about what to do."

"What are your plans for future work?"

According to general conversation habits, Xu Yuexin thought that she would ask about the content of the novel next, but he changed the subject in time out of shame for the author.

It is embarrassing to talk about what you have written with people you know in real life, just like having someone read your diary.

"Currently, our school has no graduates after the resumption of the college entrance examination. According to the school, when it comes to graduation assignments, they will respect our personal wishes and give us different options."

"I have already thought about it. After graduation, I will go to the party and government organs to seek a stage for my development." When asked about this, the weak temperament in Chen Qiaoqiao's eyes was immediately replaced by determination. "The focus of the country's work has shifted to construction, and all aspects need people who can do things down to earth."

“I believe that as long as I work hard, I will shine.”

Great, it's really great...

This time it was Xu Yuexin's turn to admire Chen Qiaoqiao.

He graduated from the Chinese Department of Yenching University in 78 and joined the party and government agencies after graduation. He had an extremely strong desire to strive for advancement.

This is the rhythm of becoming a rising star in the political arena.

Is it my destiny to have a gangster wife?

"You are right. The general direction of the country's employment in the future is to make cadres more revolutionary, younger, more knowledgeable and professional. You meet all the requirements."

"There is no place more suitable for you than the party and government organs."

Xu Yuexin put forward the policy of four modernizations of the cadre team in advance.

And one year later, that great man will use his deafening voice to convey this policy through airwaves and screens to the ears of everyone in the country.

When Chen Qiaoqiao heard Xu Yuexin's words, she looked quite surprised.

"Revolutionary, young, knowledgeable, professional?"

She repeated the twelve words in a low voice, as if she was savoring their meaning.

"Yes, it is called the Four Modernizations of the Cadre Team."

Xu Yuexin looked at Chen Qiaoqiao and nodded slightly.

Chen Qiaoqiao thought about it again and again, and finally praised: "These twelve words are so insightful and so true to reality."

"Each one of them precisely hits the most pressing needs of the country and society."

At this moment, Chen Qiaoqiao had a new understanding of the depth of Xu Yuexin's thoughts and admired him from the bottom of her heart.

Xu Yuexin smiled but said nothing.

How could the great man's instructions not be insightful and practical?

At this time, the waiter had already brought the braised beef in a pot, and the table was instantly filled with aroma that tempted the taste buds.

In the clay pot, pieces of beef are stacked together with side dishes such as cherry tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms. The red and green visual effect coupled with the aroma is very appetizing.

“It’s really delicious, fatty but not greasy, soft but not mushy. The side dishes complement the main dish without overpowering it.”

Chen Qiaoqiao picked up the beef with chopsticks, tasted it, and gave it a very high evaluation.

As expected, he is a top student in the Chinese Department of Yan University. If it were Xu Yuexin before he traveled through time, he would probably only say “Wow, it’s delicious.”

Of course, he is now a cultured man and needs to be careful with his words.

“This is their most classic dish.”

Xu Yuexin used the knowledge he had accumulated on the popular science website B before traveling through time to comment, "Russia is at a high latitude, so meat is needed to supplement calories. Moreover, after the beef is cooked, there is a layer of oil on the surface, so it won't cool down quickly."

"As for the addition of tomatoes and other side dishes, it is a typical Caucasian dietary style. In essence, this is a dish that integrates different regional cultures."

Xu Yuexin told the story slowly and Chen Qiaoqiao listened attentively without even blinking.

His knowledge is so broad, ranging from the future direction of the country's employment to the origin of a dish.

I need to learn more from him and broaden my horizons.

When Xu Yuexin saw the admiration in Chen Qiaoqiao's eyes, he felt happy that he had succeeded.

It is better to get a wife as early as possible. Since Chen Qiaoqiao is destined to become a female boss in the future, I have to cultivate her habit of looking up to me before she rises.

Well, Xu Yuexin felt very happy when he thought that Chen Qiaoqiao would be very powerful in front of people one day and still look at him with starry eyes when she returned home.

(End of this chapter)