Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

Nan Yi looked at the ingredients on the table carefully. They were all cabbage, radish, potatoes and other vegetables that were easy to store in winter. However, he was somewhat surprised that there were also two kilograms of pork belly. It seemed that the treatment in this steel rolling mill was much better than that in the machine repair factory.

Nan Yi did not hesitate any longer. He picked up the tools and started to work. He cut the potato shreds quickly and evenly. His excellent knife skills showed that Nan Yi's cooking skills were not simple.

Deputy Director Li and several other people from the kitchen were watching nearby, and the people in the kitchen exclaimed in amazement from time to time.

"I think his vegetable-cutting skills are better than Sha Zhu's."

"It's obvious that this person's level is not simple. I wish I could become his disciple." The fat man said with some envy.

"Come on, you fat guy, you still want to become my disciple. Shazhu didn't teach you much before." Liu Lan retorted to the fat guy.

"Now my master has left, and I don't know if he can come back." said the fat man.

Ma Hua on the side did not join in the chat but watched every step of Nan Yi intently. He really loves being a chef, but it's a pity that Sha Zhu did not teach him well.

After about half an hour, the hot and sour potato shreds and stir-fried cabbage were ready. The main reason was that Nan Yi had to do everything by himself, so it was a bit slow. When a chef in a restaurant really cooks, he would have a few dedicated assistants. Even Sha Zhu had a few apprentices to help him. The chef only needed to cook, which would be much faster.

Nan Yi brought the dishes up and placed them on the brand new table. "Director Li, please try my cooking. I also have a braised pork dish, but it will be ready soon."

Xu Dabao, who was standing next to him, had already handed over a pair of chopsticks with great tact. Li Huaide took the chopsticks and picked up a mouthful of shredded potatoes to taste carefully, then picked up a piece of cabbage.

"Yes, the cooking skills are really good. Don't just stand there and come and try it." Li Huaide said.

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and took a bite to taste it.

"Wow, it tastes better than what Shazhu made."

"I am impressed by your cooking skills. It seems that I can finally go back to cook big pot dishes. My level is really not suitable for cooking small dishes. I have been criticized a lot during this period." This was said by the chef who was temporarily transferred from another canteen to cook small dishes. Because the small dishes he cooked were not delicious, Xu Dabao took it out on him after being scolded by Li Huaide.

"This presentation is much better than the silly pillars, and it makes people feel comfortable just looking at it."

"Don't stop me, I must become your disciple!"

"We're not stopping you, just go quickly."

Ten minutes later, Nan Yi came over with the braised pork. In this era of oil and water shortage, braised pork is the most popular dish among the public.

Li Huaide was not polite and took the lead in picking up a piece and slowly tasting it. Then he gave a thumbs up, "Not bad, very good, the meat is fat but not greasy, and melts in the mouth. Master Nan, your cooking skills are really not exaggerated. I still have to thank Damao for finding such a good chef."

After hearing what Deputy Director Li said, everyone started to taste the food. The people in the canteen kitchen were stunned at once. The canteen is a place that requires cooking skills, and whoever has the best cooking skills has the final say.

"Okay, let's stop here for today's food tasting. Nan Yi will be appointed as a level seven chef, with a salary of 41.5 yuan. He will also serve as the team leader in the kitchen, with a subsidy of 2 yuan a month. Chef Nan, don't think it's too little." Li Huaide said.

In fact, according to Nan Yi's level, a level 6 is not high. However, the highest level of chefs in the steel mill is only level 6. After all, Nan Yi has just arrived, so he must leave room for future promotion.

Xu Damao and Xu Dabao took the lead in applauding, Ding Qiunan's face was also full of joy. Everyone in the cafeteria had also seen Nan Yi's level, so how could they not be convinced?

"Thank you Director Li for your care. I will work hard in the cafeteria in the future to repay your trust." Nan Yi said.

"Okay, I have something else to do, so I'll go back first. Damao, take them to complete the entry procedures. I have already made arrangements in advance." Li Huaide said and patted Xu Damao on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Director. Just leave it to me." Xu Damao said.

The four of them walked out of the cafeteria together. Li Huaide returned to his office, while Xu Damao took the two of them directly to the Personnel Department to report.

"Sister Zhang, these are our factory's new chef and doctor. Please help them with the formalities." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Oh, it's these two people. Director Li has already greeted them. Please bring the materials here and I will handle the formalities for you." said Sister Zhang, who is in charge of reporting in the Personnel Department.

Perhaps because of Li Huaide's greeting, Sister Zhang was very efficient and quickly completed the formalities and gave a note. "With this note, you can go to the logistics department to get work clothes, water cups, and other things."

Nan Yi took it and thanked him, then the three of them left the office and went to the logistics department.

Xu Damao took the person directly to the logistics warehouse and said, "Just take the note and go there to pick up your things. I'll go find Director Wang from the logistics department to ask about the house."

"Okay, then you go first. It should be no problem for us to pick up the things." Nan Yi said.

Xu Damao nodded and went straight into Wang Jinshan's office, "Brother Wang, I'm here to see you." In recent times, Xu Damao has become familiar with everyone in Li Huaide's department, especially Wang Jinshan and Meng Weiheng, the director of the third workshop. The two of them bought a lot of pills from him, so they spoke more casually.

"Oh, it's Brother Damao, come and sit down. Why did you think of me today? Do you have any new goods?" Wang Jinshan said enthusiastically.

"There are indeed some things, but this is not the main thing today. Director Li asked me to find a chef a few days ago, and I brought him here today. He is now in the warehouse downstairs to pick up the things." After Xu Damao finished speaking, he took out two small porcelain bottles from his pocket and handed them over.

Wang Jinshan took it and put it in the drawer, then took out two hundred yuan and some bills and handed them back. "Oh, is it about the house?"

"Yes, the couple used to work at the machine repair branch. They used to live in the dormitory over there, which is quite far from here. I talked to Deputy Director Li about assigning them to our yard, but the previous resident was an old lady who was a five-guarantee household. Her house burned down and she was sent to a nursing home. The house was taken back by the street office, so I came to you to inquire about the situation."

"That house was a private property before, so it's reasonable to send the person to the nursing home and then recycle the house. In this case, our factory can buy it, build a house for it, and then distribute it; or our factory can just give a call and buy it directly and build a house ourselves. But I still suggest buying it directly. After all, it is an inheritance that can be passed down." Wang Jinshan is worthy of being in charge of logistics, and he has a more insightful view.

"Okay, I know what to do. Director Li has already informed the street office. I'll take people there right away. Otherwise, it will be difficult to handle tomorrow weekend." Xu Damao said.