After counting the money, Jiang Ning told Jiang Weimin and Jiang Xiaomei what he had discussed with Chen Yan before.
"Brother, sister. I'm very happy that you can come to the city to help me and Chen Yan, but I can't let you suffer any loss. Even brothers have to settle accounts clearly. For your work here, brother and sister will both pay you fifty yuan a month."
Jiang Weimin: "No, we came here first to help you, and secondly to see the world. We are a family, so why would we talk about money?"
Jiang Xiaomei: "Yes, sister, I came to the city mainly to study with you and see if I have a chance to take the college entrance examination. My second brother and I are just here to bother you. You have provided food and accommodation, so why do you still need to pay us a salary?"
"These are two different things. You come to the city to help us, so you must be paid. We can't let you work for free. Okay, let's make it like this. You can't refuse, otherwise I won't ask you for help." Jiang Ning said seriously.
"Sister, even if you want to pay me a salary, you pay me too much. I definitely can't set up a stall as often as my second brother. I have to review with you guys at night. The money you pay me is too much. Do you think five dollars a month is okay?" Jiang Xiaomei felt that Jiang Ning's salary was too much.
"No, that's too little. How about this? You make ten yuan less than my second brother, so how about forty yuan a month? Besides, you usually have to help wash vegetables and stew food, which is also very hard work. It's a deal."
Jiang Weimin and Jiang Xiaomei could only accept it when they saw the determination of Jiang Ning and Chen Yan.
Jiang Ning: "Then I'll give you this month's salary in advance so you can use it to buy something you need."
After hearing what Jiang Ning said, Chen Yan took out ninety yuan from the money he had earned in the past few days and gave it to Jiang Weimin and Jiang Xiaomei respectively.
"Okay, that's it for today. Go to bed early."
"Oh, by the way, second brother and little sister, I have bought all your daily necessities. Yours is in my room, I'll bring it to you."
"No, I can get it myself. You should also go to bed early. It's been a long day and everyone is tired."
Have a good night.
Jiang Weimin and Jiang Xiaomei gradually adapted to life in the city.
During the day, Jiang Ning washed vegetables and braised dishes at home. In the afternoon, Chen Yan, Jiang Weimin and Jiang Xiaomei went to set up a stall. She cooked at home to practice her cooking skills. This week they ate a lot of new dishes made by Jiang Ning.
The evening tutoring that Uncle Zhou promised them had also begun. Jiang Ning, Chen Yan and Jiang Xiaomei would take the one-hour tutoring course every night. The three of them were all doing well, especially Chen Yan. Although he didn't remember his own life experience, he had a very good learning ability. When everyone worked together on the questions, he was the one who finished them quickly and well.
Whenever Jiang Ning has a question, he doesn't have to ask Uncle Zhou and the others because Chen Yan can.
It turns out that the boss is the boss!
A week passed quickly, and it was time for Jiang Ning to take the chef exam.
No one was planning to set up a stall that day, as they were planning to accompany Jiang Ning to take the exam.
Chen Yan prepared breakfast early in the morning.
Jiang Ning came to the dining table and couldn't help laughing at the expressions of Chen Yan, Jiang Weimin, and Jiang Xiaomei. "Why do you seem more nervous than me?"
Jiang Weimin: "Really? I don't think so."
"Okay, hurry up and eat. It's already half past six. It'll take you more than half an hour to get to the government office. Eat early and leave early."
Jiang Ning looked up at the clock on the wall, then quickly sat down and started eating. He couldn't be late today.
After she finished her breakfast, she said, "Don't bother sending me off. I can go by myself. Just take a good rest today."
Chen Yan: "Okay, keep going, we'll be waiting for your triumphant return home."
Jiang Xiaomei: "Sister, come on, we all believe you can do it."
Jiang Weimin wanted to say something, but knowing his sister's temper, he had no choice but to let her take the exam alone.
Jiang Ning hurried and finally arrived at the government gate before 7:30.
"Uncle, I'd like to ask how to get to the cafeteria?"
Jiang Ning remembered that when she registered last time, Brother Su from the purchasing department told her that they should meet directly in the cafeteria on the day of the exam and there was no need to go to the office.
The old man in the guard room looked up and saw that it was the girl who had signed up to be a chef last time.
So he enthusiastically showed her the way.
She followed the route the old man pointed out and arrived at the cafeteria entrance. There were already two chefs inside the cafeteria. When Jiang Ning walked in, she couldn't tell what they were talking about. It seemed like they had known each other for a long time.
Seeing Jiang Ning walk in, he was a little surprised: "Are you here to apply for the chef exam too?" A bald man wearing a washed-out brown jacket asked Jiang Ning.
"Yes." Jiang Ning nodded.
Aren't there four people signed up, including her? Why is there one person missing?
This is strange. Did someone withdraw from the competition?
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw Su Ming, who had signed up with him last time, coming out of the cafeteria: "Why are there only three people here? Where's the other one?"
"Is it that the chef from Zhou Yi hasn't arrived yet?" The two chefs next to him lowered their voices.
"It's better if you don't come. We have one less competitor. Brother, now it's up to the two of us."
Since they knew that Jiang Ning was a girl, they had removed her from the four-person competition. The two of them believed that the victory would come between them.
"Ouch, am I late? Sorry."
Here we come!
The two chefs who were whispering to each other suddenly stopped talking and their faces turned ugly.
Su Ming didn't mind. He looked at his watch and said, "No, it's still a few minutes before eight."
Everyone thought there was one less competitor, but unexpectedly he still came.
Su Ming: "Okay, now that everyone is here, let's get ready and start. Director Liu will be here soon."
It turns out that this is the chef who worked at Zhouyi Tavern!
Soon, Director Liu, who manages the cafeteria, appeared.
Director Liu is a middle-aged man in his forties with a big belly. He wears a faded blue jacket and a washed-out apron tied around his waist. He holds an enamel teacup with the words "Serve the People" printed on it in his hand. He does not look like someone who manages the canteen, but rather like a chef stirring the wok in the canteen.
Director Liu glanced at them. When he saw Jiang Ning, he didn't seem surprised. He said calmly, "Now that everyone is here, let's get started. Today's test is simple: you'll have to make one of your signature dishes. The ingredients are what you have in front of you, not a lot, and you'll have half an hour to prepare. After you're done, we'll give it to the chefs from the Logistics Department and the Purchasing Office to taste and grade. Whoever gets the highest score will stay."
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