Siheyuan: The Qing Dynasty is back

After arranging the affairs of the four canteens' kitchens, He Daqing felt a lot more relaxed.

In the past few days, apart from going to the kitchen every day to check the work and hygiene conditions, He Daqing was free again.

Now the squad leaders of each canteen are very responsible and have arranged the tasks assigned by He Daqing very well.

The kitchen staff were also very cooperative and worked actively.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

He Daqing became famous in the third canteen. It can be said that He Daqing's reputation in the entire steel mill, especially in the logistics and canteen areas, was earned through hard work.

In addition, He Da had announced early in the morning that he would select apprentices from all the kitchens, which made everyone want to show themselves well and strive to get selected.

With these motivations, the entire kitchen can be said to have taken on a new look.

Now everyone in the steel mill knows that the kitchen in the cafeteria has changed. There is no more shaking spoons. And the hygiene of the entire restaurant and kitchen has also been improved to a higher level.

Even in the third canteen, where the food used to be particularly bad, people now line up to get food.

Since several chefs were replaced, and with Luo Xiaofeng's guidance, the food in the third canteen can be said to be even better than that in the first canteen.

The workers in the workshops behind no longer need to travel so far to the first and second canteens to get food. They can rest longer at noon.

In just one week, He Daqing made such a big change in the entire kitchen. The leaders of the steel mill were not blind, and everyone saw it every day when they went to eat.

And every day, the leaders are very happy to hear the workers praise the canteen and the steel mill.

That day, He Daqing was leisurely drinking tea in the office when the phone on the desk rang.

I picked up the phone and heard Li Huaide's voice.

"Master He, come over here for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Although he didn't know what Li Huaide wanted to call him for, he still walked towards Li Huaide's office.

When he arrived at Li Huaide's office, he saw Director Huang was also there. He Daqing sat next to Director Huang.

Li Huaide handed He Daqing a cigarette and said with a smile: "Master He, it seems that I really made a wise choice to hand over the kitchen to you. Now the entire steel rolling mill, from top to bottom, is praising the changes in our cafeteria."

He Daqing also replied modestly: "This is all thanks to the strong support of Director Li and the cooperation of Director Huang. Otherwise, how could it be so smooth?"

After hearing this, Li Huaide's old chrysanthemum smiled even brighter.

"Although you have our support, your achievements cannot be ignored. At this meeting, Director Yang and others praised our logistics work, especially your work, which was highly praised."

"You have brought honor to our logistics department this time. Don't worry, you will definitely receive a reward in the future."

He Daqing said with a smile: "Director Li, let's not talk about the rewards in the future. The compensation you promised me has not been realized yet. When do you think it will be convenient for you to cash it out to me?"

After hearing this, Li Huaide pointed at He Daqing and laughed, "Old He, am I, Li Huaide, a person who doesn't keep my word? Don't worry, when you leave later, take some back from me. I will never let you suffer any loss."

When Director Huang heard this, he immediately winked at He Daqing, reminding him not to forget his share.

After a few more words in the office, Li Huaide said, "Everything else is easy to deal with at the moment, except that all the workers complained that they were not getting enough to eat. This is a very difficult issue to resolve."

This matter has not been raised just now. At the last meeting, Director Yang gathered all the cadres in the factory, but the problem was not solved. Now that Li Huaide said this, it seems that the problem is getting more and more serious.

Director Huang also continued, "Yes, the current food inventory can only last for a few days. If we hadn't reduced our daily food intake, we would not be able to keep up with the food distribution schedule next month."

Seeing the two men's worried faces, He Daqing said tentatively: "Leader, do you think this will work? Now is the time when wild vegetables will grow closer, let's collect some elm bark and the like, dry it, grind it into powder, and eat it with food."

"When wild vegetables start to grow, we will step up our efforts to buy more wild vegetables, such as elm leaves, locust flowers, etc. We can then make vegetable dumplings to satisfy hunger. This way we can save more food and let everyone have enough to eat instead of going hungry."

After hearing this, Li Huaide hurriedly asked, "Master He, will adding something to it affect the taste? I heard that tree bark and the like are difficult to swallow, and many people don't want to eat them."

He Daqing said confidently: "Don't worry, Director Li, as long as you can get the food, I can make it delicious."

"What do we cooks do? We make food delicious. Don't even mention tree bark, even if it's stone, I can make you a delicious meal!"

Li Huaide and Director Huang thought the previous words made sense, but He Daqing's statement about turning stones into delicacies was a bit boastful.

Director Huang hurriedly advised: "Master He, we all know that your cooking skills are amazing, but we can just joke about some big words in private, don't say anything nonsense."

Even Li Huaide looked at He Daqing with disbelief.

This made He Daqing angry. He wondered when he, He Daqing, had ever boasted before!

"It seems like you two really think I'm bragging. Cooking with stones is not difficult, it's just that you haven't seen it before."

Li Huaide still didn't believe it and said, "Okay, Master He, we just need to know this, but don't talk about it outside. Otherwise, it will be difficult to end it."

Being doubted by Li Huaide and Director Huang, He Daqing became more arrogant.

You can doubt my character, but you can't doubt my ability.

He immediately said, "Okay, you don't believe it, right? Then I will make you a dish made of stone tomorrow, and show you what it means to 'one dish passed down through three generations, and the dish remains even after the person is gone!' It will open your eyes!"

Seeing He Daqing so serious, Li Huaide and Director Huang asked uncertainly: "Master He, you are not kidding, can you really make a dish with stones?"

He Daqing said with certainty: "Did we lie to you about this? You will know when I finish it tomorrow at noon. I will open your eyes then. We in the He family never lie to you!"

Now, Li Huaide and Director Huang were a little unsure. Could it be that they were ignorant?

But how can this stone be made into a dish? Isn't this nonsense?

With a skeptical attitude, Li Huaide agreed to He Daqing's request to arrive a little later tomorrow morning to prepare the ingredients.