Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

Factory Director Yang gave a fair assessment.

Regardless, He Daqing did his best.

It's not his fault if anything happens.

Director Yang couldn't let his subordinates down.

Hearing these words, He Daqing frowned slightly.

His cooking skills are widely acknowledged; there's no need to single him out for discussion.

To say that his cooking was authentic meant that it failed to meet the experts' requirements.

Even though he had anticipated this situation, He Daqing was still somewhat displeased.

Over the years, every time he cooks something, diners have to give him a thumbs up.

This is the first time I've ever failed to figure it out.

"Great Qing, I've heard you're proficient in some of the eight major cuisines?"

Factory Director Yang suddenly asked He Daqing, who was in a daze.

"In our line of work, having more skills is never a bad thing."

Besides specializing in a particular cuisine, you also need to learn some other things.

Only those who can integrate the strengths of various schools can be called a master chef.

He Daqing turned around and nodded.

A true master always maintains the mindset of an apprentice.

We must not only inherit the essence of our predecessors' skills, but also learn to continuously reform and innovate.

Take He Daqing's secret recipe Tan Family Cuisine as an example.

It was created by combining Shandong cuisine, Beijing cuisine, and Cantonese cuisine.

Without a certain understanding of these cuisines, one cannot grasp the essence of Tan Family Cuisine.

"Wow, you're amazing! You really are the head chef at our factory!"

Factory Director Yang praised him with a smile.

"Hiss, I'm a little curious."

You're proficient in all eight major Chinese cuisines; how long would it take to learn each one?

"The eight major cuisines may seem like a lot, but they have many things in common."

Once you've mastered one cuisine, you can easily learn others.

If you're not aiming for specialization but just want to get started, a few months should be enough.

If you have good comprehension and talent, it will take even less time.

If you strive for perfection, you might not be able to fully master a single cuisine even in a lifetime.

As Director Yang continued to subtly suggest things, He Daqing began to sense that something was amiss.

However, He Daqing did not back down, nor was there any need for him to.

He was the director of the second canteen, a cadre with a formal position, so Director Yang couldn't easily make things difficult for him.

"You've mastered the eight major cuisines, which are so complex."

"Wouldn't it be easier for you to learn those simple dishes from Russia?"

Factory Director Yang smiled.

"Great Qing Dynasty, we are preparing to open a new restaurant in the style of the Russian bear country in our capital city."

We're short-staffed right now. How about I arrange for you to go there for a training period?"

The country attaches great importance to the experts who came to help from Russia.

After all, the war had only ended a few years ago, and the country's industrial base was still relatively weak.

Many technologies are still immature and require assistance.

"This……"

He Daqing looked troubled.

He was the director of the second canteen of the steel rolling mill, leading dozens of people under his command, and lived a very comfortable life.

I wasn't really prepared to suddenly become an apprentice.

"Factory manager, I wonder how long it will take to learn how to cook."

After being away for so long, the second canteen...

I think we should give the learning opportunities to the younger generation.

"Da Qing, you're the best cook in our factory."

I don't trust anyone else to go.

What you said makes a lot of sense. I think it would be better if He Yuzhu went with you.

Don't worry, you don't need to be an expert. Just learn a few dishes and you'll be good to go.

The factory will definitely reserve a good position for you as the director.

"We're counting on you to cook for the experts when you get back."

Factory Director Yang stepped forward, grasped He Daqing's hand, and said warmly.

"But……"

He Daqing smiled bitterly, still unwilling to agree easily.

"You will still be paid during the time you are an apprentice."

When you come back from your studies, you can give your wife a job quota.

This is the factory's decision; it's a task assigned to you by the organization.

Do you understand? "

Factory Director Yang exerted force with his hand and said decisively.

Of course, you have to give someone a reward to get them to do something for you.

The performance targets for the steel rolling mill are rare, so this is considered a good reward.

Upon hearing the word "mission," He Daqing knew there was no room for negotiation.

As the top chef at the steel rolling mill, there are some things he has to shoulder.

"Resolutely complete the mission!"

He Daqing stopped making excuses and answered seriously.

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"Okay, get your work arranged, and you can report for duty the day after tomorrow."

Finish your studies as soon as possible and come back as soon as possible.

We're waiting for you.

Factory Director Yang patted He Daqing's hand, his eyes full of earnestness.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

What else can we do now?

He Daqing had no choice but to try his best to complete it.

Learning another cuisine is never a bad thing; being good at Western food might come in handy in the future.

After completing this advanced study, he can be considered to have mastered both Chinese and Western knowledge.

He Daqing silently comforted himself.

……

Two days later, He Daqing and his son rode their bicycles to the yet-to-open Russian-style restaurant to report on their visit.

"Old Mo?"

He Yuzhu stammered out two words.

It's like He Yuzhu was sitting in the kitchen when trouble fell from the sky.

He'd only been a chef for a few years, and now he was going to be an apprentice again.

The familiar recipe and taste always remind him of his experience learning to cook.

"Well, here it is."

He Daqing nodded, parked the car, and took his son inside.

Outside the kitchen, people who had come to report formed two lines.

Among them were many familiar faces to He Daqing.

At the front of the line stood an old Russian man with a thick beard, dressed in a neat white uniform.

Beside him was a translator wearing a Zhongshan suit and glasses.

He Daqing and He Yuzhu entered the queue, but hadn't had a chance to chat with the people they knew.

The Russian standing at the very front began to speak.

He Daqing and his group couldn't understand foreign languages, but fortunately there was a translator to relay their messages.

"You have come here today to learn the exquisite culinary skills of the Bear Kingdom."

Regardless of your previous status or position, from now on, everyone is an apprentice.

You must study hard, study hard...

After a familiar opening remark, the cultivation journey of He Daqing and his son officially began.