Chapter 63 Joining the Municipal Bureau
The next morning, after He Yuzhu had delivered the rainwater, he was sitting on the recliner at home reading the enhanced version of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms published by the Republic of China that he had bought a while ago. On the table at hand are a purple clay pot for making tea, a teacup and five-spice peanuts that she roasted herself. A leisurely and contented look.
Just as he was looking at it, he heard a knock on the door. He Yuzhu stood up and went out to open the door. Zhou Jianye stood outside the door holding his bicycle.
"I said, didn't you search me again yesterday? Why are you here again today?" He Yuzhu said as he let Zhou Jianye in.
"I came today with good news."
As soon as Zhou Jianye entered the living room, he saw the recliner, books, tea and spiced peanuts arranged by He Yuzhu: "Hey, you are living a leisurely life in this little life."
"Isn't this idle time? Read some books and learn more knowledge." He Yuzhu said seriously.
Zhou Jianye picked up the one on the table and took a look at it: "Read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms to learn knowledge?"
He Yuzhu replied confidently: "Of course, the knowledge in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is great."
"Come on, I won't talk to you anymore. I've almost done everything for you to go to the city bureau cafeteria. In a moment, you can go to the city bureau with me and let me know. That'll be settled."
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say. When should we leave?"
Zhou Jianye looked at his watch: "Let's go now, I'll take you to meet my dad first."
"Okay." He Yuzhu picked up his backpack and followed Zhou Jianye out.
At the gate of the Municipal Bureau, Zhou Jianye took He Yuzhu to register and then came to Uncle Zhou's office.
Zhou Jianye opened the door first and took a look. Seeing that only Uncle Zhou was there, he called He Yuzhu and entered the office together.
When Uncle Zhou saw his son coming in with a 18-meter-tall young man, he guessed it was He Yuzhu: "Are you He Yuzhu? Come in and sit down."
He Yuzhu: "Yes, Uncle Zhou, I am He Yuzhu. You can just call me Zhuzhu."
"Come, come, come and sit." Uncle Zhou called He Yuzhu to come and sit down on the sofa.
Zhou Jianye found some tea leaves to make tea. Uncle Zhou felt a little distressed when he saw that Zhou Jianye had put in a lot of tea leaves and wanted to put some more. However, he couldn’t say anything in front of He Yuzhu, so he just snatched the tea can and said, "These tea leaves enough."
Zhou Jianye curled his lips, picked up the thermos, poured water, and poured each person a cup of tea.
Uncle Zhou: "Zhuzi, you are Xiaoting's junior brother, and Xiaoting also regards you as her own brother. Then we are not outsiders. I will ask someone to take you to join the company soon."
He Yuzhu: "Thank you, uncle."
Uncle Zhou: "Zhuzi, I heard from Jianye and Xiaoting that you are now a third-level Sichuan cuisine chef, right?"
He Yuzhu: "Yes, uncle, I have obtained the third-level chef certificate before."
Uncle Zhou: "In addition to Sichuan cuisine, do you have any other specialties?"
He Yuzhu: "Uncle, my family is proficient in Tan cuisine, Shandong cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine. I can also order other dishes."
Uncle Zhou was very surprised to hear that He Yuzhu knew so many dishes at such a young age.
"Dad, let me tell you, the pillar craftsmanship is very good. Even my father-in-law praised it." Zhou Jianye interrupted to praise He Yuzhu's craftsmanship.
Uncle Zhou: "Even my in-laws praised me. Your craftsmanship on that pillar must be good. I will be very lucky in the future."
The three of them chatted in the office for a while, and then Uncle Zhou called Wang Lei, the director of the Logistics Department.
Uncle Zhou: "Xiao Wang, this is the chef He Yuzhu I hired to replace Master Huang. You will take him through the formalities in a while. Then take him to the canteen to get familiar with it. Let him cook a few dishes at noon, and let Director Liu and the others Taste it.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Lei knew that He Yuzhu had a close relationship with the new director Zhou who was in charge of logistics: "Okay, director."
Uncle Zhou: "Zhuzi, you go with Director Wang to go through the formalities, and then it's up to you at noon."
He Yuzhu: "No problem. I promise not to embarrass you."
He Yuzhu followed Director Wang to go through the formalities.
Father Zhou saw Zhou Jianye still sitting there drinking tea: "What are you still doing here? Why don't you go back to the house?"
Zhou Jianye: "It's almost noon, I'll have lunch with you."
He Yuzhu followed Wang Lei to complete the formalities and came to the cafeteria.
Wang Lei first found Zhao Sheng, the director of the cafeteria: "This is the new Master He Yuzhu, who replaces Master Huang."
Then he introduced to He Yuzhu: "This is Director Zhao Shengzhao, the director of the cafeteria."
He Yuzhu quickly said hello: "Hello, Director Zhao."
Director Zhao: "Hello, Master He. Welcome to join us."
"Thank you, Director Zhao."
Wang Lei: "Director Zhao, please gather some people together, get to know each other, and ask Master Huang to take Master He to get familiar with the work. At noon, Master He will cook some dishes for the director and others to try."
"Okay, let's go to the kitchen."
After speaking, Director Zhao took Wang Lei and He Yuzhu into the kitchen.
"Everyone, stop for a moment and come here." Director Zhao called everyone: "Let me introduce my new colleagues to you."
Director Zhao pointed at He Yuzhu: "This is He Yuzhu, Chef He. From today on, he will be a member of our cafeteria. He will take over Master Huang's work from now on. Everyone applaud and welcome."
After everyone applauded and welcomed, they dispersed and went about their own business.
Director Zhao introduced Master Huang to He Yuzhu again. Then he said to Master Huang: "Master Huang, during this time, you can take Master He to familiarize himself with the work. Master He will make a few dishes at noon today. Please cooperate."
"Okay, director." Master Huang agreed happily.
He Yuzhu followed Master Huang to get familiar with the environment.
After Director Zhao saw He Yuzhu leaving, he handed Director Wang a cigarette and asked, "Director, what is the origin of He Yuzhu? You brought it here in person."
Wang Lei lit up the cigarette and took a puff: "This was arranged by the new Deputy Director Zhou."
Director Zhao: "Are you a related household? Is it possible to take over Master Huang's job? Master Huang is in charge of Xiaozao."
Wang Lei: "Although he is young, he has a third-level chef certificate. Besides, Deputy Director Zhou has just arrived. Can you arrange for an unreliable person to come over and cause trouble for you?"
"You're still a third-level chef at such a young age?"
"How can this be fake? I personally took him through the procedures and saw his certificate. It is genuine, and it was obtained a few years ago." Wang Lei stamped out the cigarette butt he had smoked and threw it into the trash. Tongli: "Okay, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
On He Yuzhu's side, Master Huang took He Yuzhu to get familiar with the kitchen: "My job is to be in charge of the small stove. I specialize in cooking for the leader's private room. If there is a reception in the bureau, I will be in charge. If I have time, I will also be in charge of the big pot dish." Help them out and guide them by the way. This will be your job from now on."
He Yuzhu: "Okay, Master Huang, I've written it down."
"Okay, it's getting late, it's time to make lunch. You cook a dish, and I'll see your skills." Master Huang asked He Yuzhu to show off his skills.
"Okay, no problem." He Yuzhu rolled up his sleeves, put on his apron and prepared to show off his skills.
