Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

After hearing this, Sha Zhu felt mixed emotions.

He never thought that his culinary skills, which he cherished so much, would be surpassed by an unknown young man.

Anger, resentment, doubt...

All kinds of emotions intertwined together, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

However, on a deeper level, a fighting spirit that refused to admit defeat was quietly igniting in his heart.

"Good job Chen Fei, I want to see what's so special about your cooking skills!" Sha Zhu swore in his heart, turned around and strode out of Ma Hua's room.

He seemed to have made up his mind to compete with the mysterious Chen Fei.

At this moment, in another corner of the courtyard, Fade Chen was leisurely sipping tea, completely unaware of what was about to happen.

His eyes are deep and bright, as if he can see through the essence of everything in the world.

In recent days, Chen Fei has caused quite a stir in the courtyard with his amazing cooking skills.

His dishes are colorful, fragrant and delicious, and every bite seems to touch the deepest taste buds in people's hearts, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

All of this made the originally confident chef, Sha Zhu, feel unprecedented pressure.

Sha Zhu stood in front of his house, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of uncertainty and worry about the future.

If he could not regain his position in the kitchen, it would not only mean the end of his source of income, but would also cause the entire Jia family to lose an important economic pillar.

This heavy responsibility kept him awake at night.

At the same time, Qin Huairu was also reflecting silently in her heart.

Thinking back to when he had once looked down on Fade Chen's cooking skills, he couldn't help but feel a surge of self-blame and regret.

Qin Huairu knew very well that Chen Fei not only had an extraordinary ability to make money, but his cooking skills were also amazing.

She began to realize that perhaps it was her own short-sightedness that caused her to miss the opportunity to establish a deeper connection with such an outstanding talent.

"I must do something." Qin Huairu made up her mind secretly. She knew very well how important Sha Zhu was to the Jia family, and she also understood that only by helping Sha Zhu to regain his strength could the Jia family's future be ensured to be worry-free.

So, Qin Huairu found Sha Zhu, and the two sat under the old locust tree in the yard and began to discuss countermeasures.

Yi Zhonghai was also invited to join the discussion.

He listened to the two people's analysis, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, and it was obvious that he was also racking his brains for how to help Sha Zhu.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative." Qin Huairu's voice was firm and powerful. "Although Chen Fei's cooking skills are strong, we also have our advantages. Sha Zhu's cooking skills are the result of decades of accumulation. His love and persistence for ingredients cannot be replaced by any other skills."

When Sha Zhu heard this, a light flashed in his eyes, as if he had found the direction to move forward.

"Yes, Qin Huairu is right. I can't give up just because of a temporary setback. I want to use my cooking skills to prove to everyone that I, Sha Zhu, am still the best chef in the courtyard!"

The three continued to discuss, from improving the quality of dishes to improving service attitude, to planning a series of promotional activities, every detail was carefully planned and strived for perfection.

This is a war without the smoke of gunpowder. Only by going all out can we win the final victory.

As the sun set, the discussion gradually came to an end.

Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu's determined eyes and her heart was filled with confidence.

She knew that as long as they united, nothing was impossible.

The first ray of sunlight in the early morning penetrated the mist in the cafeteria and shone on the busy figures in the kitchen.

The clattering of pots and pans, intertwined with the aroma of food wafting in the steam, forms a unique symphony in the cafeteria.

However, today, this ordinary morning is no longer ordinary because of the appearance of a person.

Chen Fei was standing in the center of everyone's attention at this moment, with a faint smile on his face, but an unusual light flashing in his eyes.

Sha Zhu, Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai looked at each other in disbelief - Chen Fei was unexpectedly promoted to the head chef of the cafeteria on a temporary basis.

"This...how is this possible?" There was a hint of astonishment and unwillingness in Sha Zhu's voice. He thought that his cooking skills were unmatched, and this sudden change was hard for him to accept.

Fade Chen shook his head slightly, with a bitter smile on his face. "Actually, I'm not that interested in the position of head chef. I was planning to go find Director Yang later and explain my intentions."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around.

Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai exchanged complicated looks, both of them seemed to doubt the truthfulness of Chen Fei's words.

And Sha Zhu was even more direct. He sneered: "Humph, that sounds nice. I think you said that on purpose. You want to piss me off, right?"

Just when the atmosphere was tense, a steady sound of footsteps interrupted the argument that was about to break out.

Director Yang and his assistant stepped into the kitchen again, and with sharp eyes, they scanned the people present.

"Shazhu, why are you still here?" Director Yang's voice was a bit majestic. "Didn't I tell you not to stay in the kitchen under any pretext, so as not to affect the work order?"

Sha Zhu's face froze, and he quickly defended himself: "Director, I really want to come back to work, I..."

"That's enough!" Director Yang interrupted him, his tone unquestionable, "I have received feedback from many employees, and they are full of praise for Chen Fei's cooking skills. His cooking skills are indeed outstanding."

At this point, Director Yang turned to face Fade Chen, with a glimmer of approval in his eyes: "Fade Chen, after careful consideration, I have decided to officially appoint you as the head chef of the cafeteria. I hope you can lead everyone to take the quality of the cafeteria's food to a higher level."

As soon as these words came out, the entire kitchen fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Fade Chen.

Ma Hua and others showed envy and cast congratulatory glances.

However, just when everyone thought that everything was settled, Fade Chen slowly spoke up and rejected this seemingly glorious appointment: "Director, thank you for your trust. But I think that Sha Zhu's culinary attainments are far superior to mine, and he is the most suitable person for this position. I ask you to let Sha Zhu return to the position of head chef."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Sha Zhu was even more stunned. He didn't expect Chen Fei to be so magnanimous, and he didn't expect that he would have the chance to get it back.

Director Yang was silent for a moment, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

He knew very well that the most important thing for a team is unity and harmony, and Chen Fei's move undoubtedly added a strong touch to the harmonious atmosphere of the cafeteria.

"Okay! Chen Fei, I admire your broad mind. Since you are so persistent, I will help you. Silly Zhu, did you hear me? This is your last chance, I hope you can cherish it."

Sha Zhu was so excited that he almost couldn't stand still. He nodded quickly, his eyes flashing with gratitude and determination: "Thank you, Director! Thank you, Chen Fei! I will definitely work harder and live up to everyone's expectations!"

As the decision was finalized, the canteen kitchen returned to its former busyness.