Siheyuan: Shazhu's Leisurely Life

Chapter 10 Reward
In the back kitchen of a canteen, the workers had finished their meals and were almost done with all the work in the back kitchen. Only Ma Hua, Liu Lan and a few others were still cleaning diligently, wiping every corner carefully and clearing away the remaining debris.

As for He Yuzhu, after a hearty meal, he lay contentedly on the wooden chair in his kitchen. All he could think about was the pound of pork he got for signing in today.

He secretly thought in his mind: "I won't eat the braised pork. After all, the amount is not enough, and I just tasted the braised pork at the banquet today. Why not make a pot of pork stewed with vermicelli? If I use vermicelli made from sweet potato core, the taste will definitely be smooth and chewy. Stewed with pork, it will be absolutely delicious..."

Just when He Yuzhu was immersed in thinking about how to have a sumptuous meal tonight, Cai Youle quietly came to the kitchen at some point.

"Master, Director Cai is here." Ma Hua has always been smart. He was the first to notice Cai Youle's arrival and hurried over to call He Yuzhu.

After hearing Ma Hua's call, He Yuzhu stood up from the recliner calmly, without any discomfort on his face. After all, the work was done, and as a chef, he could go home directly, let alone just lying here to rest.

"Director Cai, what are you doing..." He Yuzhu looked at Cai Youle and asked.

"Zhu Zi, are you all busy in the kitchen? Your banquet today is really great! I heard that the factory director and other leaders were full of praise for it!"

Cai Youle didn't care at all about He Yuzhu who was taking a rest, and he started praising He Yuzhu generously as soon as he opened his mouth.

He Yuzhu was not surprised by this result. After all, with the master-level cooking skills, his cooking skills were considered to be among the best in the entire city, not to mention a small steel mill, or even the whole country.

"By the way, Director Yang asked you to go to his office when you are free. He said he has something to discuss with you." Soon, Cai Youle also slowly told the serious matter.

Hearing this, Ma Hua and others who were busy with their own affairs, their ears were instantly pulled by an invisible string. They stopped their work at the same time, their eyes full of curiosity, and looked over here. At the same time, they couldn't help but feel confused, thinking secretly: Director Yang personally went to see Master He? What's going on? The only thing they could think of was the banquet just now.

As for He Yuzhu, his originally calm face did not show much change, but out of caution, he still asked: "Director, did the factory director mention what it was?"

Cai Youle smiled and patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder: "Zhuzi, don't worry. I saw that the factory director had a very good tone when he spoke. Judging from his expression, it shouldn't be a bad thing. I guess it's because you helped Factory Director Yang win face with the dinner this time, and he wants to reward you well!"

Seeing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but smile. He responded, "Thank you for your good words, Director. I'll go there first."

"Go ahead, the factory manager is waiting for you in the office." Cai Youle nodded with a smile.

He Yuzhu then changed out of his kitchen uniform and handed it to Ma Hua. At this moment, Ma Hua suddenly winked at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu, who knew his apprentice's temperament very well, immediately said, "What evil idea are you thinking of, kid?"

"Master, this is a good opportunity. Director Yang asked you to come over personally. It is definitely your skills that have conquered them all. Just wait and see. Your reward today will definitely not be small!" Ma Hua said with a beaming eyebrow, and a hint of pride rose involuntarily on his face. People who didn't know him would think that the director wanted to meet him.

"Stop talking nonsense and just do your job. If the work in the kitchen is not finished when I come back, I'll show you how I'll deal with you." He Yuzhu knocked with a smile, and then followed Director Cai out of the kitchen door.

Liu Lan, who was concentrating on her work, stopped her work temporarily when she heard the noise. She stared at the backs of He Yuzhu and the others as they left, with a thoughtful look in her eyes. No one knew what she was thinking about at the moment.

"What's wrong, Sister Liu? Are you looking at my master? Why are you staring at him so intently..."

Ma Hua noticed Liu Lan's expression, a sly light flashed in his eyes, and he smiled and spoke. However, before he finished speaking, he was startled by Liu Lan's angry expression.

"You bastard, you're asking for a beating!"

Suddenly, Ma Hua ran around in the kitchen, and the kitchen was filled with a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

……

Steel rolling mill, Director Yang’s office.

After He Yuzhu found the place, he knocked on the door. After hearing Yang Xinmin's voice, he pushed the door open and walked in.

As soon as he entered the room, He Yuzhu saw two figures sitting on chairs in the office. After seeing He Yuzhu coming, the two stood up at the same time.

"Director Yang, I heard from Director Cai that you have something to talk to me about?" Yang Xinmin usually speaks a lot at the steel rolling mill, so He Yuzhu naturally recognizes this director.

"Well, Master He, you have given me a big surprise this time!" Yang Xinmin did not look down on Zhuzi just because he was a young man. He directly changed his address to Master, which is the word used to address a capable chef.

During this period of time, Yang Xinmin had already heard of He Yuzhu's reputation in the factory, but today's reception dinner allowed He Yuzhu to completely show off in front of Director Yang, and also made him look great in front of other units.

"You're welcome, Director." He Yuzhu was not flattered by the director's sudden praise. He responded calmly and then looked at Director Yang, obviously waiting for the director to say something.

Yang Xinmin was a little surprised about this, but he didn't stop talking and continued, "Master He, you have worked in our steel mill for such a long time and have made a lot of contributions in the kitchen. In addition, your performance in today's reception was quite outstanding, so after research, our factory has decided to give you some rewards. Now I want to ask for your personal opinion."

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(End of this chapter)