Siheyuan: Forced to exchange rooms with Qin Huairu at the beginning

Zhang Zhiqiang and Hao Benzhi pushed the dining cart away, and the dishes left for the few people still exuded an enticing aroma.

"When it comes to Master Zhang's character, there's really nothing to say."

Master Song sighed.

"That's right. It would be great if I could work with Master Zhang. I would definitely have a lot of fun working that day."

Liu Lan also nodded and commented.

Ma Hua and Fatty didn't say anything. A terrible thought came to their minds.

It would be great if I could have Zhang Zhiqiang as my teacher.

This thought scared the two of them. Nowadays, the concept of master and disciple is very important, almost like the relationship between father and son.

Their idea is so unorthodox that it is almost like betraying their teacher and ancestors.

But then again, they had never seen any other chef except Sha Zhu before, especially since Sha Zhu's cooking skills were unique in the steel mill.

They both naturally thought that the chef might have a strange temper, but now it seems that this is not the case at all.

Zhang Zhiqiang’s cooking is also delicious. His movements are very smooth and you can tell at first glance that he is an expert. His cooking is no worse than Sha Zhu’s, and even more fragrant.

These people in the kitchen had no relationship with him. To put it bluntly, they just met him. Yet he taught them eight dishes.

But don’t think that these eight dishes are few, this is a process from zero to one.

If these eight dishes are cooked well, they can all be used as signature dishes.

As for the other dishes, Ma Hua felt that he could figure them out. After all, according to Zhang Zhiqiang's ingredients, the dish would taste delicious even if you put shoes in it and stir-fry them.

With eight signature dishes and if you think of a few more, you can open a restaurant.

"Okay, both of you, stop thinking about it. The food will get cold soon."

Liu Lan invited a few people to the table to eat.

"coming."

Ma Hua and Fatty ran over quickly. The meal was so delicious that it would be a shame to eat less.

"Delicious, this braised pork is fatty but not greasy, authentic."

Master Song said after taking a bite of the braised pork.

"This chicken stewed with mushrooms is also delicious and fresh. It would be nice if we could have some staple food."

Liu Lan took a bite of the chicken stewed with mushrooms and said with her eyes lighting up.

"That's easy. I'll get us some steamed buns made of 200g flour. Don't eat them secretly."

Master Song got up and went to get the steamed buns.

The remaining three people put down their chopsticks. The other person had gone to get them steamed buns, and it would not be nice to steal the food while they were away.

At the dinner table, how much food you can grab depends on your ability. If you eat secretly after others have left, that means you are not a good person.

Master Song brought the steamed buns and each person took two and started eating, taking a bite of the steamed bun and a bite of the vegetable.

the other side.

Hao Benzhi knocked on the door first, and then opened it after the leader inside agreed.

"Dear leaders, Chef Zhang has prepared the dishes. Shall we serve them now?"

Hao Benzhi asked with a smile.

"Serve the food, everyone is hungry."

"By the way, where's Zhang Zhiqiang? Is he here?"

As the highest-ranking leader present, it would be most appropriate for Director Yang to speak now.

"Here comes the factory director, he's outside."

"Call him in quickly."

"Yes."

Hao Benzhi responded and stepped aside to let Zhang Zhiqiang in.

"Director Yang, Deputy Director Li, and my uncle."

"And to all the leaders present here, I am really sorry."

"I saw that there was no one in the kitchen to cook, so I took the initiative to cook a few dishes for the leaders."

As soon as Zhang Zhiqiang entered, he apologized and explained to the leaders why he was late.

"Haha, you are really capable, you know a little bit about everything. Can you drink?"

Director Yang asked with a smile.

"I can drink a little."

Zhang Zhiqiang nodded. If he couldn’t drink, he would not be able to fit in when he was with his superiors.

"You can't just drink a little. You need to drink more today. What delicious food have you prepared for us?"

Director Yang said jokingly.

Zhang Zhiqiang brought the dishes from the dining car one by one and introduced them to the leaders.

Someone stood up to help Zhang Zhiqiang arrange the dishes. Zhang Zhiqiang looked closely and saw that it was Xu Damao. Why was this brother Damao in such a place?

Zhang Zhiqiang suddenly remembered that Xu Damao seemed to have often accompanied the leader for eating and drinking, but the occasion was not appropriate now, so he did not ask any more questions.

"You've done a great job, so shall we get started?"

Director Yang looked at the eight dishes on the table with surprise. Judging from the smell, there was nothing wrong with them. They were very fragrant. I wonder how they would taste.

“I hope the leaders can give me some advice.”

Zhang Zhiqiang nodded and smiled.

Director Yang first picked up a piece of braised pork and ate it.

"Mm, it's fat but not greasy, and leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth. It's delicious."

"Director Yang, Director Qiu, and all of you, please try it. It's well done."

Director Yang recommended it immediately.

The remaining leaders picked up their chopsticks and tasted the dishes. They were really delicious.

"It's so delicious. I didn't expect that Master Zhang is not only good at benchwork, but also good at cooking."

"Yes, it's absolutely amazing. I think it tastes better than what Master He makes."

"Master Zhang, you have learned this skill before, right? How did you make it so delicious?"

The leaders all praised it, not only did they say it tasted really good, they would just say it tasted good in general, because the person in front of them was Director Qiu’s nephew.

"I didn't learn from anyone, I just like cooking and read two more cookbooks."

Zhang Zhiqiang smiled and said that he had never had a master, so this was all he could say.

"Oh? What a genius! He can learn it just by looking at the recipe. No wonder he is the youngest ninth-level fitter."

"Master Zhang, why are you standing? Sit down quickly."

The leaders urged.

Zhang Zhiqiang sat at the door, indicating that he had the lowest status among the current seats.

The leader looked at where Zhang Zhiqiang was sitting and nodded with satisfaction. Although the kid was young, he was very calm and knew a lot of rules.

Hao Benzhi sent in a few bottles of white wine. There is no leader who doesn't know how to drink.

"Director Yang, leaders, no matter what the reason, I am late today. I will drink three cups as a punishment to express my apology."

Zhang Zhiqiang opened a bottle of wine, poured himself a glass and drank it all, then drank two more glasses.

"Okay, Zhang Zhiqiang, you can drink quite a lot. Eat some food to calm your nerves."

Director Yang said "good" when he saw that Zhang Zhiqiang was so sensible.

No matter what the reason is, after all, it was you who made the leader wait for you. Which leader would feel comfortable? He didn't say it was because of Director Qiu's relationship.

After Zhang Zhiqiang's actions, the leaders immediately felt comfortable. It was just a matter of face. Zhang Zhiqiang drank three cups in a row to give them enough face.

Then Zhang Zhiqiang stood up and poured a glass of wine for the leaders and Xu Damao. He had the lowest status here, so this was what he should do.

Director Yang stood up, picked up his glass, and prepared to start the show. All the leaders stood up.

"Comrades, under the instructions of the superiors, Comrade Qiu Ming came to our factory to serve as deputy director."

"Comrade Qiu Ming was a famous talent during the Anti-Japanese War, with outstanding military exploits and outstanding management skills."

"Let us here express a warm welcome to Comrade Qiu Ming."

Director Yang said in an excited tone.

"Welcome, Deputy Director Qiu."

The leaders raised their glasses and spoke in unison.

"Thank you Director Yang, thank you everyone. Qiu is unworthy of this honor. In the days to come, we will work together, make progress together, and build our future together."

After saying this, Qiu Ming drank it all in one gulp.

The others followed suit and finished their drinks, and the game began.