The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, Manager Gu nodded:

“Alright, since that’s the case, then I’ll talk to your master about it, and if he wants to hold it, we’ll help you and your master hold it.”

That's settled then. By the way, where are you planning to study?

He Yuzhu said:

"I plan to study mechanical engineering at Tsinghua University!"

Manager Gu nodded:

"Good, that's ambitious. If you get into the Mechanical Engineering Department of Tsinghua University, I'll give you a surprise!"

In fact, Manager Gu still didn't believe that He Yuzhu could go to university, or that someone could study culinary arts to the point of becoming a master.

It has already consumed a lot of energy and mental effort, and he knows He Yuzhu's situation.

He dropped out of junior high school, and if it weren't for the first national unified examination, He Yuzhu probably wouldn't even have had the chance to take the college entrance examination.

It's worth noting that there were universities before, but they all had joint admissions programs and didn't recruit students from outside the university.

This is a nationwide, unified enrollment, which is why He Yuzhu wanted to apply.

However, no matter how smart Manager Gu is, even if he knows He Yuzhu won't pass the exam, he won't say anything.

After all, saying that would offend a culinary master. Anyway, nice words don't cost money, right?

He Yuzhu knew what everyone was thinking, but since Manager Gu had already said so, He Yuzhu had no choice but to say:

"Alright, then I'll be waiting for Manager Gu's surprise!"

After saying that, He Yuzhu said:

"Manager Gu, if there's nothing else, I'd like to sign up. The sooner I sign up and get back to work, the sooner I can!"

Manager Gu nodded:

"Okay, let's go!"

He Yuzhu came out and spoke with Tian Zehua for a while, and then went to register.

Registration is very simple: place of origin, age, name, and registration procedures.

He Yuzhu had everything prepared, and quickly registered and submitted his photos.

The registration office prepared an admission ticket for He Yuzhu on-site and stamped a steel seal on his photo.

Then he handed the admission ticket to He Yuzhu:

"He Yuzhu, this is your admission ticket. Please keep it safe."

"You won't be allowed into the exam room if you lose it. It has the exam time and address on it, don't forget!"

All exam venues were randomly assigned, and He Yuzhu didn't choose one; he simply checked the date.

I checked the address on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of the month.

The affiliated high school of the teachers' college is neither far nor near.

He Yuzhu put away the admission ticket and then said:

"Thank you, teacher. I'll be going now!"

He Yuzhu put the items into his spatial storage and then left.

However, He Yuzhu did not go back. Instead, he went to a stationery store, bought several sets of the things he needed for the college entrance examination, put them into his space, and then went back.

Anyway, the space won't change. You should know that there weren't many people signing up this time. Besides those from various high schools and the general public, there were also many people recommended by their employers.

He Yuzhu had just returned to Hongbinlou when he saw Tian Zehua waiting for him.

He Yuzhu said to Tian Zehua:

"Master!"

Tian Zehua said to He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, I'm planning to hold a graduation ceremony in a few days and invite my friends in the culinary world over to test your skills!"

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Chapter 52: Tian Zehua's Analysis

Upon hearing Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu understood what his master meant.

You should know that only your master, Tian Zehua, and Manager Gu acknowledge your culinary skills.

No one in the culinary world has acknowledged this yet; it's the master creating hype for himself.

He Yuzhu said modestly:

"Master, there's no need. After all, I'll be taking the college entrance exam next month, and I'll start studying in October."

So this…

Tian Zehua waved his hand:

"Pillar, I know what you're thinking, but that doesn't conflict with what you're doing. You're a Grandmaster now."

If I, a master, continue to drag this out, it will not be good for either of us.

Also, my apprentice, Tian Zehua, has broken through to the Grandmaster level, and I want to show my friends my genius apprentice.

Otherwise, keeping it hidden like this isn't good for me either!

Upon hearing Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu said:

"Alright, since Master has agreed, I have no further questions!"

Tian Zehua nodded:

"Okay, you don't need to worry about that. Just focus on your cooking skills!"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"it is good!"

Tian Zehua asked:

"Is everything about registration done?"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Everything's done, now we just have to wait for the exam on the 15th of next month!"

Tian Zehua patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder:

"Okay, I believe in you! Do your best on the exam. You've become a grandmaster at such a young age, we really can't tie you to the stove for the rest of your life."

You are intelligent and quick-witted; you should definitely do your part for this country!

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded:

"Yes, Master, I understand!"

After finishing speaking, Tian Zehua said:

"Alright, the time for your graduation banquet will be when you become the honorary head chef of Hongbinlou Restaurant."

Zhu Zi, have you thought this through? If you become the honorary head chef of Hongbinlou, you won't be able to go to any other restaurants except for cooking for yourself.

Otherwise your reputation will be ruined. It's not too late to back out now.

If you really don't want to work in the culinary industry anymore, then I can agree to that, since the honorary chef also gives you money every month.

This is standard practice, so you don't need to worry. If you want to go out and make your own way in the world with your culinary skills...

I suggest you don't agree. You're a grandmaster now; it's one thing to offend someone.

Don't worry about me, I'm fine. Manager Gu wouldn't dare to do anything to me.

He was deeply moved by Tian Zehua's words, never expecting his master to be so kind to him.

They didn't consider their own gains or losses at all; they were only thinking about themselves.

He Yuzhu said:

"Master, don't worry, what I said is true. I'm going to university, and Manager Gu also said that even if I don't pass the exam, I'll still get the treatment of a master chef."

It's okay. Besides, if I get into university, I really won't be a chef anymore.

I usually come back to cook for you and your teacher's wife, or for that little foodie Yu.

As for making money from being a cook, I don't have that idea yet.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Tian Zehua realized that He Yuzhu's current income was unmatched by most other industries.

Since He Yuzhu has given up on being a chef, it means he has thought it through.

Tian Zehua said:

"Okay, since that's what you think, then you can agree to Manager Gu's suggestion and become the honorary head chef here."

However, if you want to be a chef, you can only come back, unless Hongbinlou goes out of business.

Of course, there is another possibility: Hongbinlou might kick you out on its own initiative.