Siheyuan: Me! He Yuzhu defies fate and changes destiny

Everyone tasted the incomparable flavor of today's meal!

So everyone answered together:

"of course not."

Manager Gu continued:

"Zhu Zi, I will think about this question carefully and give you an answer tomorrow. What do you think?"

Just when He Yuzhu wanted to mention that he would be taking the college entrance examination, Tian Zehua realized that this topic should not be brought up at this time, so he gently stopped him and gave him a clear look.

After He Yuzhu understood what his master meant, he stopped talking and thought for a while. He thought that if he brought up the college entrance examination at this time, it would embarrass Manager Gu; if he talked about it in private, it would be more helpful to solve the problem.

He Yuzhu looked towards his master with gratitude in his heart.

He Yuzhu immediately agreed:

"Sure, I'll do whatever you decide, Manager Gu!"

Manager Gu did not expect that even He Yuzhu, who had already reached the master level of cooking, was still so easy to get along with, and he felt very satisfied.

Although he felt a sense of satisfaction, Manager Gu also understood that he needed to work hard to win over a genius like He Yuzhu.

After all, the future of someone with extraordinary talents like He Yuzhu is full of unknowns.

Because he is only 17 years old now, his future is unpredictable.

Although He Yuzhu is very humble, he cannot be easily controlled just because he is young.

Besides, he has a master of the same level supporting him.

Manager Gu said:

"You should also go back and think about it carefully. Tell me tomorrow if you need anything!"

After hearing what Manager Gu said, Tian Zehua realized that this was an opportunity for his apprentice to make a request.

He Yuzhu smiled and said:

"Manager Gu, don't worry too much!"

Manager Gu shook his hands in protest:

"He Yuzhu, I know very well that you are a good person, but this is not simply a matter of character.

We know it very well - you are now a master chef - you have to learn to have the proper grace.

This is your right.”

Hearing this, Tian Zehua was quite happy because he had originally planned to teach these contents to He Yuzhu.

But I didn't expect that Manager Gu would bring it up in advance.

Thinking that He Yuzhu would soon be taking the college entrance examination, Tian Zehua felt very sorry.

However, in the current environment, he has reached the top and there is no more room for growth if he stays here.

Why not let him go out into the world and fight for his fortune while he’s still young?

In addition, Tian Zehua also knew very well that He Yuzhu not only had first-class cooking skills, but he was also very good in martial arts - even though he had always kept a low profile and immersed himself in studying cooking skills in Hongbinlou, his master knew his martial arts abilities very well.

From He Yushui's performance, we can see how strong He Yushui is now. Even an adult may not be able to beat him.

But this was just an accident.

He Yuzhu knew very well that after two years of training, He Yushui's strength had just reached the level of overall coordinated power. Considering that he was only seven years old, he did have considerable potential.

After all, He Yushui does not have any special advantages like He Yuzhu, he only knows Wing Chun.

Despite this, he was able to complete all other basic training.

He Yuzhu did not say much about these details, and Tian Zehua did not mention them either.

Manager Gu said:

"In fact, I have prepared a lot of good wine, but I am no longer interested in drinking.

If anyone wants to drink, feel free to enjoy it here.

We are so happy today, let’s drink as much as we can!”

Tian Zehua shook his head and said:

“I was too full to drink.

'

The others nodded in agreement, indicating that they were in a similar state and had no intention of drinking.

Seeing this scene, Manager Gu said:

"If that's the case, let's go back and rest.

Tomorrow, Zhuzi, come to my office to see me.

Go home and think about it carefully today! "

In response, He Yuzhu nodded in agreement, and then everyone tried to walk back to their residence.

Many years later, they will all be proud of this.

But now everyone is so exhausted that they can hardly move.

Finally they all returned to their respective residences.

After seeing that everyone had left, He Yuzhu took He Yushui home to continue practicing martial arts.

After about an hour, He Yushui said with a look of pain on his face:

“Brother, I feel bad.

'

If something hadn't happened at home and He Yushui hadn't felt secure enough, he really wouldn't have been able to hold on for so long.

He was just a little boy after all.

When seeing He Yushui's appearance, He Yuzhu did not force him. After all, his brother was still young and his body had not yet matured.

Most of the current training is focusing on basic physical fitness, otherwise how could this little guy hardly ever get sick at such a young age.

Later, He Yuzhu led his brother to wash up and prepare to rest.

The next morning, after He Yuzhu finished training with his brother, He Yushui would start reading.

Since practicing Chinese martial arts with his brother, He Yushui found that studying is really fun.

Although martial arts training is quite strenuous, in order to avoid disappointing his brother, He Yushui works hard every day, and it has become a habit over time.

After He Yuzhu finished sorting, he went to talk to Manager Gu.

When he arrived at the manager's office space, Manager Gu said:

"Zhuzi, you're here. Have you considered it? It doesn't matter what kind of preferential conditions you want, just ask for it.

Of course there will be a salary increase. In the future, your salary will increase to five million per month. How about that?

You may have other requests, too!"

In response to these suggestions, He Yuzhu shook his head and said:

"Manager, that's not necessary. You've already taken good care of me in the past. There's no need to give me any additional benefits.

But I have something I want to discuss with my manager!"

Manager Gu originally thought that he had some request to make.

So he said with expectation:

“Go ahead!”

For Manager Gu, as long as He Yuzhu had a request, he was afraid that he would have no objection.

Next, He Yuzhu continued:

"I plan to register this month and take the upcoming exam in order to enter university.

Manager Gu, you should also understand that there is almost no room for improvement in my cooking skills now.

I want to absorb a wider range of skills and knowledge through university studies. You know that I am only seventeen years old.

I want to see more different aspects of life.

But please rest assured that even if I enter the university I will not work in any restaurant.

You can believe me, if I choose to be a chef in the future, I will definitely come back here.

It can be said that wherever Manager Gu goes, I will follow.

However, from application to actual enrollment, you have to wait until August for the exam and October for the official registration.

I will continue to work here during this waiting period, and my salary will not change."

After listening to He Yuzhu's statement, Manager Gu fell into deep thought.

As He Yuzhu said, he is indeed only seventeen years old and still has endless opportunities for development ahead of him.

Even if he improves his cooking skills, it is estimated that the improvement will not be very big.

In the past two years, Manager Gu has gotten to know He Yuzhu better and discovered that He has extraordinary talent and great ambitions, but that staying in this industry for a long time is not in line with his characteristics.

I just didn't expect such a change to come so quickly.

He Yuzhu promised that he would give up the path of becoming a professional chef, and his staying was like the finishing touch for Manager Gu.

As long as He Yuzhu doesn't show up in other hotels, it won't have any impact on him. Thinking of this, Manager Gu suggested...

"Zhu Zi, perhaps we can arrange for you to serve as the honorary chef in our Hong Hotel.

You don't need to come to work on weekdays, just show up at the cooking competition held every four years to show your support; although you don't have to be the chef, we will give you a fixed salary of 1.8 million every month, how about it?"

Faced with this proposal, He Yuzhu showed a shy expression and responded:

"It doesn't seem right to pay me so much for not working, especially since I've been here for the past few months!"

Manager Gu knew the necessity of this approach and explained...

"Starting from this month, your fixed salary will be increased to five million until the day you start college.

After all, you will need financial support to continue your education.

Oh, I almost forgot that you still have a younger sister to support, right?

While you serve as the honorary chef of our Hong Hotel, these expenses are yours and you can enjoy them without having to do much.

Besides, the next cooking competition is still a long time away and it just ended not long ago. We will probably have to wait until October to start discussing the next round.

Because this culinary competition hasn't been held for quite some time. If it is held, you will represent Hong Hotel and don't worry about anything else!"

After hearing this, He Yuzhu readily agreed.

"Well, since it's you, Director Gu, who has made the decision, I can't be too stubborn."

Hearing this, Manager Gu was very excited: retaining a top-notch chef at a cost of only 1.8 million per month is truly great value for the entire hotel.

"It's settled. I'll explain this to my peers."

"Manager Gu, forget it, isn't it a bit too high-profile?"

Manager Gu waved his hand and said:

“This is not a big deal, just a notification within the culinary community.

After all, you are the successor of your master.

Now that your cooking skills have surpassed the chef, it can also bring honor to him, not to mention that you have now been promoted to the master level.

Do you want to choose an auspicious day to hold a ceremony for your apprenticeship? Otherwise, it will not sound good to your master!"

After listening to Manager Gu's words, He Yuzhu responded to him:

"As for this matter, I want to discuss it with my master and get his opinion!"

After hearing He Yuzhu's answer, Manager Gu nodded and agreed:

"Sure, I'll talk to your master about this later. If he decides to hold it, we'll help with the planning.

Let's leave this matter alone for now. Also, have you decided which school to go to?"

He Yuzhu replied:

"I decided to study mechanical engineering at Huaqing University!"

In this regard, Director Gu agreed and said:

"You're a good choice, very ambitious. If you can really get into the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Huaqing University, I will prepare a surprise for you!"

In fact, Manager Gu didn't quite believe that He Yuzhu was capable of going to college.

It takes a tremendous amount of energy and effort to hone a cooking skill to the master level, and he also knows He Yuzhu's own specific situation.

After all, he dropped out of school in junior high school. If it weren't for the national unified examination opportunity, it would be unlikely for him to even take the college entrance examination.

Because some universities previously recruited students through joint admissions and did not recruit external students.

But this time it was a unified enrollment across the country, which made He Yuzhu determined to apply.

Of course, Manager Gu was very smart. Even if he thought that He Yuzhu would have a hard time passing the university admissions, he would not say it out loud so as not to offend a master chef.

After all, kind words warm the heart.

He Yuzhu was aware of other people's speculations, but since Director Gu had said so, he could only say:

"Well, I'm looking forward to this surprise from Director Gu!"

After finishing speaking, He Yuzhu continued:

"If Director Gu has nothing else to do, I would like to register for the exam now. I hope to complete the formalities as soon as possible and go back to work."

In response to this request, Manager Gu nodded and said:

"Okay, let's do it!"

He Yuzhu then went to find Tian Zehua to inform him of his schedule and left to register for the entrance exam.

The procedure is very convenient: household registration, age, name and title, and necessary procedures for registration.

He Yuzhu had made sufficient preparations for all these things, so he quickly completed the entire registration process and submitted his ID photo.

The admission ticket was prepared for He Yuzhu on the spot, and the certification stamp was stamped on his photo.

and told him:

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

If you lose it, you will not be able to take the exam.

This certificate has the exact time and location of the exam, please pay attention to it! "

The examination venues for all candidates were selected randomly, so He Yuzhu had no right to choose.

Look at the date written above.

The date is scheduled for August 15th to 17th, and I checked the location of the examination center.

The examination location is near the middle school affiliated to the Education Normal College, which is not too close but definitely not too far away.

After carefully putting away the admission ticket, He Yuzhu thanked the staff member and said,

"Thank you for your guidance, teacher. I'll take my leave now!"

He Yuzhu put his belongings into his storage container and turned to leave.

But He Yuzhu did not return to his residence. Instead, he went to a stationery store to buy all the supplies needed for the college entrance examination and stored them in his special storage space before going home.

It is said that items stored in this space will never be damaged.

Given that there are not many applicants this time, in addition to high school students, there are also some candidates recommended by various sectors of society and institutions.

As soon as he stepped into the gate of Hongbin Building, he saw Tian Zehua waiting for his arrival.

"Master!"

He Yuzhu greeted Tian Zehua.

Tian Zehua said to him, "Zhu Zi, I want to hold a farewell ceremony in a few days and invite some friends in the culinary world to come and taste your work."

From Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu understood his good intentions: currently only the master and Manager Gu understood his cooking skills.

In order to create momentum for him and increase his popularity, the master specially held this farewell banquet.

In response, He Yuzhu said, "Master, that's not necessary. After all, I have to take the college entrance examination next month, and I have been concentrating on studying since October.

So I think..."

Tian Zehua waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to worry, "Zhu Zi, I understand your concerns, but these two things will not affect you. Now you are a master chef.

If I don't act now, it won't look good on either of us.

Besides, I am Tian Zehua! My apprentice has already broken through to the master level, I must let those friends see my extremely talented apprentice! If I don’t show it, even I won’t be willing to do it!"

After listening to Tian Zehua's words, He Yuzhu immediately agreed, "Since it is Master's suggestion, I have no objection!"

"it is good."

Tian Zehua nodded with satisfaction, "Don't worry about this, just show off your cooking skills when the time comes."

Then he asked He Yuzhu, "Have you completed the registration?"

In response to his question, He Yuzhu replied, "Everything has been handled. We just have to wait for the exam on the 15th of next month."

Tian Zehua gently patted He Yuzhu's shoulder and said, "Okay, I have great confidence in you.

You are such a master chef at such a young age, you really shouldn't be confined to the stove all the time.

You have talent and the ability to learn, and you really should do your part for this country."

Facing these words, He Yuzhu smiled and agreed: "I understand, Master, please rest assured."