Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

kitchen.

Seeing Li Huaide coming over, Ma Hua said anxiously, "Stop chatting, Director Li is here."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu and others immediately stopped chatting and pretended to work.

Li Huaide walked quickly to the cafeteria and said urgently: "Zhu Zi, come with me!"

He Yuzhu asked doubtfully: "Director, is there something wrong with the food?"

Li Huaide smiled and said, "It's really about the food. You cooked so deliciously that a big boss asked to see you!"

"Big leader?"

"Yes, Mr. Leader, Director Zhang from the Industry Department."

He Yuzhu was a little surprised when he heard this. Although the director of the Industry Department was only at the department level, he had great power.

In the 1960s, the responsibilities of the Department of Industry mainly included decision-making, planning, organization, command, regulation and supervision of economic activities in the process of industrial production and reproduction.

To put it simply, all industry-related enterprises in the country are under the leadership and management of the Industry Department.

All factories in that era were state-owned. In other words, all state-owned enterprises in the country were under the leadership and management of the Department of Industry.

The steel rolling mill where He Yuzhu worked was one of the thousands of subordinate units of the Industry Bureau. Director Zhang's casual words made Yang Xinmin pack up and leave.

Even though He Yuzhu had lived two lives, he was still a little nervous about meeting such a powerful leader.

He Yuzhu followed Li Huaide to the main table and found that everyone at the table was wearing Zhongshan suits, their hair was combed meticulously, and they exuded the unique aura of those in power.

He Yuzhu said a little awkwardly: "Hello, leaders. I am He Yuzhu."

Director Zhang was slightly surprised when he saw He Yuzhu's appearance.

He originally thought that a chef with such cooking skills must be at least 40 or 50 years old, but he didn't expect it to be a young man in his twenties.

Director Zhang said kindly, "Young man, how old are you?"

"Boss, I'm twenty-four this year, and I'll be twenty-five in two months."

He Yuzhu is respectful without losing respect, enthusiastic without being excessive.

Director Zhang praised her generously, "Incredible, incredible. At such a young age, she has achieved such accomplishments in cooking. It's no exaggeration to call her a genius."

He Yuzhu said modestly: "Thank you for the compliment, I just like to think about it..."

Director Zhang said with satisfaction: "Not bad, not impatient, modest and polite."

"Xiao Li, pour a glass of wine for Master He. I'll toast him."

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide hurriedly poured wine for He Yuzhu.

"Leader, how can I ask you to respect me? I will respect you!"

He Yuzhu took the wine glass handed to him by Li Huaide, looking flattered.

Director Zhang said cheerfully: "Now the country is ruled by the people, there are not so many rules, you respect me, I respect you, it's the same."

"Master He, thank you for cooking a table full of delicious food for us to enjoy."

He Yuzhu said with a hint of flattery: "It is my honor to be able to serve the leader!"

Director Zhang drank it all in one gulp, put down his glass, and continued to ask: "Master He, who is your master? Your cooking skills are so superb, so your master must be even more amazing."

He Yuzhu said calmly: "I have two masters. One is my father, who teaches the Tan family cuisine. The other is Chef Xue from Fengze Garden, who taught me Sichuan cuisine."

Director Zhang was surprised and asked, "Master He, can you also cook Tan's dishes?"

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "My ancestors are the descendants of Tan's cuisine, so my father and I both know how to cook Tan's cuisine."

Director Zhang's eyes lit up and he said, "Xiao He, are you interested in being my personal chef?"

Li Huaide's face turned pale when he heard this, and he complained in his heart: "Why is this old guy so disrespectful of martial ethics? He Yuzhu is my secret weapon, what should I do if you want to poach me?"

But he didn't dare to refute. After all, the other party was the boss of the Industrial Department. Not to mention him, even his father-in-law had to be careful in front of him.

Just when Li Huaide was extremely anxious, He Yuzhu spoke.

"Thank you for your respect for me, Boss, but I still prefer to stay in the steel mill and serve my fellow workers."

"Of course, if you want to eat my food, you can ask Director Li to call me at any time, and I will go to your house to cook for you..."

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide felt as refreshed as if he had drunk a glass of ice water in the hottest days of summer, and his eyes became more and more gentle as he looked at He Yuzhu.

Director Zhang couldn't help but admire He Yuzhu's words even more as he listened to his neither humble nor arrogant but well-reasoned words.

"Master He, I really like your cooking skills. How about you come to my house and cook for me next Sunday?"

He Yuzhu nodded immediately, "Of course no problem!"

After He Yuzhu left, Li Huaide hurriedly apologized: "Uncle Zhang, He Yuzhu has such a bad temper, you must not bother with him!"

Director Zhang said kindly, "Not only am I not angry, but I admire him very much. He is outspoken and straightforward. There are not many young men like him."

"By the way, what is his education level?"

Li Huaide replied: "He has only a primary school education, but he is currently attending night school..."

Director Zhang nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad, hardworking and positive, such good comrades can be promoted appropriately."

Li Huaide paused, then said, "I understand!"

Li Huaide secretly sighed that He Yuzhu was really lucky. Just with a simple meal, he won the favor of the big leader.

If he had had He Yuzhu's luck, he wouldn't have to sell his body to serve a fat pig.

Thinking of this, Li Huaide couldn't help but feel sad.

As soon as He Yuzhu stepped into the kitchen, Liu Lan and others surrounded him.

"Zhu Zi, what did the leader tell you?"

He Yuzhu said calmly: "What else can I say? He just praised my cooking skills and gave me a glass of wine. In addition, he wanted to recruit me to be his personal chef."

Liu Lan asked anxiously: "Do you agree?"

"Of course not! I am a leader in the steel mill. If I become a private chef for a big boss, wouldn't I become a servant?"

Liu Lan thought for a moment and murmured, "That seems to be the truth!"

He Yuzhu said calmly: "Stop gossiping and let's eat. I'm almost starving."

As soon as He Yuzhu finished speaking, Ma Hua and others brought out the food in an instant. It seemed that not only he was hungry, but everyone was hungry.

He Yuzhu had just finished his meal when Li Huaide came over again.

"Zhu Zi, you've worked hard! Take this money. Today's lunch was very good. The guests were very satisfied and I was very proud. I owe you a favor. If you need me in the future, just let me know..."

As Li Huaide spoke, he took out three big black tens and handed them to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu quickly refused:

"Director, you think highly of me by inviting me to cook. Besides, it is my honor to cook for you leaders. How can I charge for this?"

Note: The ten-yuan note of the second set of RMB has a black base color, so it is commonly known as the "Big Black Ten".

The ten-yuan note of the third set of RMB is commonly known as the Great Unity because it has images of workers, peasants and soldiers on its obverse.

In addition, the largest denomination of the second and third sets of RMB is ten yuan, not one hundred yuan.

Li Huaide said firmly: "You must take this money. Today is a day off. What you did for me is also a private matter. How can I let you work for nothing?"

He Yuzhu couldn't refuse and had to accept it.