Old Zhang quickly agreed and said enthusiastically to the Bao family:

"Mr. Bao, our cafeteria is limited and can't compare to the outside world, but it's guaranteed to be clean and hygienic! Today's main dish is braised pork with winter melon, cooked the way we do in Guangdong, with some fermented black beans and garlic. It tastes pretty good. We also have stir-fried vegetables and salted fish and tofu that go well with rice."

Lu Qingyang explained to Lao Bao:

"The supply of materials is still quite tight, and meat and vegetables are rationed. Our canteen guarantees meat dishes two to three times a week. Roasted meat and stewed vegetables like today are the main meat dishes.

I usually eat tofu, dried tofu, salted fish, and eggs to supplement my protein. I have plenty of vegetables, as the weather in the south is nice and there are plenty of greens."

He pointed at the food window and said, "Master Zhang, serve some food to Lao Bao and the others. Give them more."

"Okay!"

Old Zhang understood what he meant, picked up the lunch box, and filled it for Old Bao with rice, and piled high with winter melon and potatoes.

He also scooped out a few pieces of roast pork with a little fat and skin from the bottom of the basin, covered it with the sauce, and poured the rich soup over it.

The portions for Bao Xiangxiang and Bao Ruining were also generous, with compacted rice, and piles of vegetables and braised winter melon and meat.

Each person also had an extra spoonful of oily gravy with the aroma of fermented black beans and garlic poured on the rice.

I also gave each of them a large piece of steamed tofu with salted fish.

Bao Xiangxiang first picked up a piece of winter melon. It was soft and tasty, with the salty aroma of fermented black beans and lard. Her eyes lit up:

"Mmm, delicious. This winter melon is so flavorful."

Bao Ruining ate the rice with gravy and ate it with relish.

Lao Bao tried a piece of roast pork, which was fatty but not greasy. The flavor of fermented black beans and minced garlic neutralized the greasiness very well. It was indeed more refreshing than the stewed meat in Northeast China.

The steamed tofu with salted fish is salty and fragrant and goes well with rice. The stir-fried seasonal vegetables are also crisp and fresh. Although there is not much oil or water, you can taste the sweetness of the vegetables.

"Mm, it tastes good." Lao Bao nodded sincerely. "This method is different from what we have in Northeast China. It's not so salty and tastes good. The aroma of the fermented black beans is very unique. The vegetables are also fried crispy and cooked at just the right temperature!"

As a Chinese medicine practitioner, he appreciates the flavor of ingredients and the moderation of cooking.

Lu Qingyang smiled and said, "In Guangdong, cooking emphasizes 'chicken tastes like chicken, fish tastes like fish'. We try to preserve the original flavor of the ingredients and use less heavy ingredients.

The salted fish, fermented black beans and minced garlic are the magic weapons to enhance the freshness and fragrance. You will get used to it slowly.

If you want to eat something in the future, you can tell Chef Zhang and he can make some light Northeastern stews.”

"This is great, very good!" Lao Bao repeatedly said, very satisfied. "With vegetables and rice, and occasionally meat, this meal is also comfortable for the workers!"

He took a sip of the free soup. Although it was light, it had the flavor of bones and dried vegetables, and it was hot and comforting.

After eating and drinking his fill, Lao Bao put down his chopsticks, full of energy.

Lu Qingyang said: "The factory is still under construction. The most important thing for us is to research some Chinese medicine formulas. Here are a few plasters, but we still need you to improve them."

Old Bao took the notebook and glanced at it for a few seconds. His gray eyebrows raised slightly, and he stroked the paper with his rough fingers and nodded repeatedly:

"Okay! Leave this to you. Your ideas for these prescriptions are good, and the combinations are clever. However, you can improve the preparation methods and the ratio of auxiliary ingredients.

I'll think about it carefully later, and combining some ancient recipes passed down in my family, I'll make you a better plaster with better effects!"

When it comes to matters in the professional field, Lao Bao took the lead and agreed to it without hesitation.

Lu Qingyang was very happy, and then turned his eyes gently to Bao Xiangxiang, "As for Sister Xiangxiang..."

When Bao Xiangxiang heard someone calling her, she immediately straightened her back and looked at Lu Qingyang nervously.

She knew her father's deeds and knew that the factory would definitely give her a high position.

But she herself had not received much education and could barely read, which was a regret left over from the time she was abducted.

Although Lu Qingyang said he would arrange work for her, she was still worried and didn't know what to do.

Lu Qingyang noticed her nervousness and spoke in a gentler tone, "Sister Xiangxiang, I know you're very clever. The clothes you make are well-fitting and sturdy, and the embroidered flowers are vivid, right?"

Bao Xiangxiang didn't expect Lu Qingyang to mention this. Her face turned slightly red and she nodded a little embarrassedly:

"Hmm... I can sew a little, but it's not presentable..."

He changed the subject and pointed outside the window in the direction of the textile factory: "Sister Xiangxiang, I plan to arrange for you to come to our Feihong Textile Factory and focus on your training!"

"Ah? Textile factory? Training?" Bao Xiangxiang was completely stunned. She didn't expect Lu Qingyang to say that.

"Yes!" Lu Qingyang said firmly.

"First, go to the textile factory's product inspection workshop. They need sharp eyes and meticulous people there to check the woven fabrics for defects like skipped yarns, broken threads, stains, and color differences."

He looked at Bao Xiangxiang and said, "You are clever and have a good eye. You are very sensitive to material flaws. This position will allow you to quickly familiarize yourself with the characteristics, textures, and quality standards of the various cotton and polyester-cotton products in our factory."

"Once you are familiar with the quality inspection process, you will be arranged to learn equipment operation from the best masters in the factory, starting with the most basic auxiliary work, and gradually getting in touch with core equipment such as looms and inspection machines.

Our factory has recently introduced several advanced machines, which require careful operation and intuition. I think you can do it."

Lu Qingyang emphasized, "When learning technology, it doesn't matter how many words you know. The key is to put your heart into it and feel it. You have a natural talent in this area!"

"At the same time, you must attend the literacy classes and cultural classes organized by the factory in the evening! Literacy and arithmetic are the basics.

Once you have mastered these, you will be able to understand more complex process sheets and equipment manuals.

놖 also plans to send key personnel with good performance to participate in the city's textile technology training courses in the future to learn more cutting-edge knowledge such as dyeing, printing, and new fabric development.

Sister Xiangxiang, I'm counting on you. You have the potential to make it that far!"

"B…" Bao Xiangxiang was not very confident and was still hesitant.

Lu Qingyang continued, "My idea is to train you to be the future technical backbone of our factory, either an excellent quality inspection supervisor or a technician who is proficient in equipment operation and simple maintenance.

Even in the future, the development of new fabrics and small-batch custom production of high-quality goods will require people like you who are patient, skillful, and have a deep understanding of materials. This is much more promising than simply mending, and it will truly bring out your strengths and value."

"Qingyang, is this really possible?" Under his persuasion, Bao Xiangxiang also began to waver.

Lu Qingyang nodded: "Sister Xiangxiang, I'm not afraid of having a low starting point, I'm afraid of not having opportunities, and now the opportunity is in front of you.

The textile mill is your new school, and the testing benches and machines are your new books.

As long as you are willing to learn, work hard, and endure hardships, Lu Qingyang promises that he will train you to succeed, allowing you to gain a firm foothold in the factory with your own true deeds and win the respect of everyone. Are you willing to accept this challenge?"