Chapter 125 The black market meets Zhou Jianye
The apprenticeship ceremony was very simple. Wang Chao and Zhao Jing kowtowed to Master Song and offered a cup of tea. Master Song said a few words and asked the two of them to learn cooking well and work hard.
"Director Zhao, would you like to say a few words?" Master Song asked Director Zhao to say a few words.
"Okay. I'll just say a few words." Director Zhao couldn't resist, so he planned to encourage Wang Chao and Zhao Jing.
"Wang Chao, Zhao Jing. Since you have worshiped your master, you must always respect your master and work hard. Try to learn Master Song's skills as soon as possible."
Wang Chao and Zhao Jing: "We will."
"Don't be envious of others. As long as you are willing and work hard, your company will arrange it for you. There will be plenty of opportunities like this in the future."
"Okay." Everyone was still very respectful to Director Zhao and clapped their hands.
After seeing Director Zhao off, Master Song found He Yuzhu and spread the smoke to He Yuzhu: "Master He also wants you to take care of them and give them some guidance.
He Yuzhu thought to himself: I don't accept apprentices because I find them annoying. I'm asked to teach other people's apprentices. If I have the skills, why not accept one myself?
No matter what He Yuzhu thought in his heart, he said: "That's easy to say. I usually don't hide it when I go to the stove, but it's up to them how much they can learn."
Master Song: "That's good. It's their blessing to be able to watch Master He cooking."
After Master Song accepted his apprentice, he became very enthusiastic about teaching his apprentices. He directed his apprentices to do many tasks in the kitchen, and he also did most of the cooking.
He Yuzhu was also happy and relaxed.
In this way, the people in the kitchen have not changed, but the interpersonal relationships have been somewhat affected.
Because he was busy with work, He Yuzhu didn't go to the black market to collect goods for a long time. Now that Master Song has taken over most of the work in the kitchen, He Yuzhu has time to go to the black market.
That night, He Yuzhu disguised himself and entered the black market. I went directly to the stall owner who sold antiques.
"Boss, have you got anything good recently?" He Yuzhu squatted on the ground and asked softly.
"There's something really good. Let me show it to you." The stall owner turned around and took out a few pieces of bronze from the back.
"Look at the bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties."
Bronze ware will be banned from sale from now on. Moreover, He Yuzhu also knew of a village that made a fortune by imitating bronze wares. I vaguely remember it started in the 1960s. He Yuzhu can't remember the specific year. But it should only be the beginning now. Not much finished product.
He Yuzhu picked up a bronze mirror, looked at it, and said jokingly: "It's from Shang and Zhou Dynasties? It can't be from last week, right?"
Stall owner: "What's from last week? This is a real bronze. It didn't take long to dig it out of the ground."
He Yuzhu: "I heard that someone in Henan is making fake bronzes. They are really real."
Street stall owner: "Where did you hear that? Why haven't I heard of it?"
The stall owner was just selling antiques. He hadn't heard anything about it. It seemed that the person who made the imitation bronzes was not known yet.
"Of course I have my own channels." He Yuzhu responded perfunctorily.
Stall owner: "If what you said is true, I won't dare to touch this bronzeware in the future."
He Yuzhu picked up the other two bronze tripods and looked at them. There were inscriptions on them. The value of a bronze depends on whether it has any inscriptions.
"I want all these bronzes. Or should I trade them with refined grains as per the old rules?"
Stall owner: "Yes, yes. But now we can't settle at the previous price."
He Yuzhu: "What? Does the boss have other channels to get refined grains?"
Stall owner: "There are other channels."
He Yuzhu took out his cigarette, gave the stall owner a cigarette, and lit it together.
He Yuzhu: "Boss, is there any channel through which I can tell you? I want to do something recently. Of course, I won't let your work go in vain."
Street stall owner: "Hey. There's nothing to say. It's still the same group of people who were in the alley before. They used to only sell coarse grains, but if they were lucky, they also sold a little flour. Recently, for some reason, they also started selling refined grains."
He Yuzhu: "It seems that the person behind the scenes has quite a background?"
Stall owner: "That's for sure. Previously, the person in charge of the black market brought someone to buy antiques. He nodded and bowed down to serve him, and his posture was not ordinary. I guess even if he is not the boss behind the scenes, he is also the boss's nephew and relative."
He Yuzhu thought of Mr. Gao who came last time: "How dare you be sure that you are the boss behind the scenes or a relative of your nephew."
Stall owner: "What's obvious is that it's not someone who is close to the boss behind the scenes. Can this person who cares about the situation serve him like he is serving his master?"
He Yuzhu: "Hey, why are you talking about this? It's none of our business. Let's make a deal quickly."
After bargaining with the stall owner, He Yuzhu paid for the goods with flour and rice.
After the transaction was completed, He Yuzhu put the bronzes into the basket and said goodbye to the stall owner: "You are busy, I will go look elsewhere. If there are good things in the future, please keep them for me. The price is easy to negotiate."
Street stall owner: "Go ahead. It's so refreshing to trade with you. If I get something good in the future, I will definitely keep it for you."
He Yuzhu: "Thank you, boss."
He Yuzhu went to look at other stalls and collected a few more paintings. Just plan to leave.
When leaving, He Yuzhu met someone head-on. The two looked at each other and passed by. Although he was disguised and masked, He Yuzhu was still certain that this person was Zhou Jianye. I guess Zhou Jianye could also guess it was He Yuzhu.
I don’t know why Zhou Jianye appeared here. Since he didn’t say hello to me, he must be performing some mission. It's probably going to be chaotic here, so I'd better leave quickly.
He Yuzhu hurried home.
The next day, when making lunch, Zhou Jianye came over. He Yuzhu was even more certain that Zhou Jianye recognized him last night.
"Zhuzi, hurry up and get me something delicious." Zhou Jianye came over to eat.
"Okay. You find a place to sit, I'll be there in a minute." He Yuzhu replied while cooking.
After the kitchen was finished, He Yuzhu made two meals and then went to find Zhou Jianye.
He Yuzhu put the rice on the table: "Let's talk. There must be something to do here this time."
Zhou Jianye: "A bit. Have you been out at night recently?"
Even though he was recognized, he couldn't admit it.
He Yuzhu: "No. I haven't gone out. I've been sleeping at home."
Zhou Jianye: "As long as you don't go out. There will be a lot of chaos at night recently, so close the door at home. Don't go out."
Thinking of meeting Zhou Jianye in the black market. This is already telling He Yuzhu to stay at home at night. Don't go to the black market. There will be action this time.
I just don’t know who will be unlucky this time.
He Yuzhu: "I will definitely sleep at home at night and not go anywhere."
"Just remember. Eat." Zhou Jianye picked up the chopsticks and asked He Yuzhu to eat.
