“Knock, knock, knock.”
Jiang Ning changed into his chef's uniform and went to Director Liu's office and knocked on the closed door.
I only heard a voice from inside: "Come in."
Jiang Ning pushed the door open and walked in.
"Please sit down, Xiao Jiang. I came here today to discuss something with you." Director Liu said to Jiang Ning, holding his iconic enamel cup.
"Director Liu, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly."
"Okay, you sit down first."
Director Liu held the enamel cup lid and pointed to the chair opposite Jiang Ning, indicating that she should sit down and talk.
"Well, the provincial governor is coming to our city for an inspection in a few days, and I'm planning to have you take charge of the cooking."
After Director Liu finished speaking, he did not forget to pick up the enamel cup and take a sip of tea.
"I do it? Why not Master Wang?"
Jiang Ning was a little confused.
"Look, isn't Master Wang going to retire next year? And since you're new to our cafeteria and your cooking skills are pretty good, Master Wang and I have discussed it and are planning to have you take over the reins. I'd like to give you some guidance while Master Wang is at work."
"Director, I'm alone, can I do it?"
Jiang Ning was a little skeptical.
"Why can't you? It was Master Wang who recommended you to me. You can't let us down."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, no problem, Director. Since you all trust me so much, I will definitely do my best."
Director Liu couldn't help but laugh at Jiang Ning's expression. "Xiao Jiang, don't be so nervous. We certainly won't leave you alone. Your Uncle Wang will be there to assist you."
Jiang Ning nodded.
"Okay, the governor and his team will be here next Wednesday. Go back and discuss with Chef Wang what dishes to cook."
"Okay." Jiang Ning said it was no problem.
When she returned to the kitchen, Master Wang was teaching his nephew Wang Yongfu how to cook.
"Uncle Wang, do you have time now?"
She walked over to Master Wang and looked at him.
Wang Minghua knew why Jiang Ning wanted to see him.
"You practice on your own first. I have something to say to Master Jiang."
After Wang Minghua finished speaking to his nephew, he turned to Jiang Ning and said, "Let's go talk outside. It's too noisy in the kitchen."
"good."
The two people walked outside.
The people in the kitchen were already used to seeing them go out together.
Although at first everyone thought that the new chef must have a bad relationship with Master Wang.
Because of Jiang Ning's relationship, Zheng Jianjun failed the exam, and she indirectly caused Zheng Jianjun to lose the opportunity to work in the government.
Everyone knows that Zheng Jianjun is Master Wang’s apprentice.
Everyone thought Zheng Jianjun would be able to take over Master Wang's job, but I didn't expect that.
But Jiang Ning got there first, and they all thought that Master Wang would target her.
At first, no one took the initiative to greet her.
Moreover, on Jiang Ning's first day at work, Master Wang asked her to be in charge of the kitchen. No one would believe you if you said that Master Wang was not targeting her.
After all, this is something that no chef has ever experienced since he first started working in this cafeteria.
It usually takes a month for a new chef to be able to cook independently.
So everyone thought that Wang Minghua didn't like Jiang Ning, or even hated her.
Unexpectedly, they got along quite well.
The two often talk about things related to cooking, and I heard that Zheng Jianjun and Jiang Ning have a good relationship now.
They often practice cooking together.
The former is true, but I don’t know whether the latter is true or false.
Jiang Ning and Master Wang walked out and found a place to sit down.
Before Jiang Ning could speak, Wang Minghua said, "You came to me to ask about the menu, right? Director Liu told you?"
Jiang Ning nodded. "Yes. Director Liu asked me to discuss with you what dish to make. I have no idea at the moment. I don't know what dish would be best."
"Just make your specialty."
"Specialty dish?"
She's not bragging, she has many specialties.
"Usually when leaders come to inspect, we only need to prepare eight dishes. Four meat dishes and four vegetarian dishes."
"We can make things like braised pork, braised fish, and braised pork belly."
"Don't worry about the ingredients. Just make a list of the menu you need for Su Ming in advance. When the time comes, you'll be the chef and I'll help you. Don't be afraid. If anything goes wrong, don't panic. Director Liu and I will cover your back. Just do it with confidence."
After hearing this, Jiang Ning felt reassured.
Although she had cooked many times, this was her first time cooking for the governor. It would be a lie to say that she was not nervous.
But with Uncle Wang's words, she was no longer afraid.
It feels good to have someone to back you up.
"Think about what dish to make today, and then I'll help you see if it's okay tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you Uncle Wang." Jiang Ning replied with a smile.
"What are you thanking me for? Come to my house for dinner with Xiao Chen next time."
"Okay, after I finish cooking this meal, I will go to your house for dinner. I will order the dishes then." Jiang Ning looked playful.
"Sure, sure, no problem. Anything you want."
Since Chen Yan picked up and dropped off Jiang Ning to and from get off work every day, he became familiar with Wang Minghua and the others.
Jiang Ning also learned that the signature chicken that Uncle Zhou always packed back from Zhouyi was created by Master Wang.
Now it is being carried forward by his apprentice Zheng Jianjun.
Anyone who eats at Zhouyi will definitely order this signature chicken.
So, when Zheng Jianjun failed to be selected as the canteen chef, everyone thought that Chef Wang would target her.
After all, Zheng Jianjun is his favorite disciple.
Actually, there really isn’t.
Instead, it helped Jiang Ning a lot.
Sometimes when she encountered problems that she couldn't solve, Wang Minghua helped Jiang Ning a lot.
"Okay, you think about the menu first. I'm going to go in and teach Yongfu. I just taught him this dish today, so I guess it's not done well. This kid isn't as talented as you. He needs more practice before he can become a master. Let him learn more while I'm still here."
"It's okay, Uncle Wang, you go ahead and do your work. By the time you've cooked Yongfu's dishes, you'll be able to do it. I did the same thing back then."
"Just comfort me. Your talent is so much higher than that kid's. It's like you were born to cook."
Jiang Ning knew that this was Uncle Wang's appreciation for her.
"Okay, take your time to think about the menu. Just leave it to me tomorrow. I'll take a look at it for you first."
"OK."
After saying this, Wang Minghua went to the kitchen.
Jiang Ning watched him go in and followed him in to help.
Today is Wednesday and Uncle Wang is the chef. You can go and see how he cooks.
Anyway, I can think about the menu when I get home.
She couldn't think of it for the moment.
Just stop thinking about it.
Jiang Ning was busy in the kitchen all day and had no time left for his own menu.
I just remembered it when I was about to go to bed.
It's terrible.
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