Du Shaojie fell in love with this courtyard at once. The tile house was newly built the year before last. The kitchen and bathroom have been renovated, but the asking price is a little higher.
In the end, he bought the property for 18,000 yuan, plus some subsequent expenses, it was about 20,000 yuan.
Unknowingly, he already owned his own properties in multiple cities.
Afterwards, he asked Yi Chunmei to help find a few people to thoroughly clean the house from inside to outside. The walls were repainted, and the ceiling and floor were also renovated.
The key is that the kitchen needs to be torn down and rebuilt according to the standards of a professional kitchen, and the bathroom is also renovated.
This morning, Du Shaojie met the chef introduced by Liao Yongxin in the hotel. The other party is not tall, but looks very capable, and is about 35 years old.
"Boss Du, my name is Liao Chen, and my fourth uncle Liao Yongxin introduced me here."
"Hello, Master Liao, have you had breakfast? If not, let's go together."
The other party came very early, and Du Shaojie had just gotten up.
It happened that both of them didn't have breakfast, so they just ate something outside.
Then, Du Shaojie took him to Yi Chunmei's place, nothing else, just to try the dishes.
"My fourth uncle and I are distant relatives, and he taught me to cook back then. Last time he wrote to me and asked me to go to Yangcheng, I wanted to go, but I have an old father who is paralyzed in bed at home, I really don't dare to go so far."
Liao Chen briefly introduced himself while preparing the ingredients.
He and Liao Yongxin are relatives, but they are already five generations apart, but the relationship between the two families is good. He himself is a special third-level chef, and he used to work in a big hotel, but he has been at home taking care of the elderly most of the time in the past two years.
"How is your father's illness? Do you want to come to Chengdu to see him?"
Du Shaojie could understand why the other party was reluctant to stay away from his hometown. If he was far away, he would not be able to get back if something happened at home.
Since the conversation came to this point, he asked about Liao Chen's father's condition.
"His illness is not curable. He had a stroke and can only recover slowly. He couldn't get out of bed for the first two years. Recently, he has improved a lot. Although he can't work, he can walk a few steps."
Liao Chen said this and smiled at Du Shaojie.
Du Shaojie immediately understood what the other party meant. His father didn't need him to serve at home, so he naturally had to go out to make money.
Otherwise, he would eat up all the money and what would the family do?
In addition, Liao Chen told Du Shaojie the truth as soon as they met, probably with the intention of gaining trust as soon as possible.
After that, neither of them said anything, and Liao Chen began to concentrate on cooking.
It didn't take long before a fragrant [Fish-flavored Shredded Pork] came out of the pot.
Du Shaojie tasted it and it tasted quite good. Moreover, Liao Chen's knife skills were very good, and all kinds of operations were also very standardized. At first glance, he had been beaten in a big restaurant.
"Master Liao, welcome to join [Xichuan Restaurant]. The back kitchen of the store will be handed over to you in the future. Pay more attention, I won't treat you badly."
Liao Chen's skills are quite good, not worse than Yan Dabao.
Du Shaojie immediately accepted the other party and gave him the position of head chef of [Xichuan Restaurant] Rongcheng branch.
The salary and benefits were good, which was a bit beyond Liao Chen's expectations, making him very satisfied.
Du Shaojie had already rented a dormitory in advance. Liao Chen would definitely live in a single room. From now on, he would participate in the preparations for the opening of the new store.
The decoration of the store has been basically completed. After cleaning, the purchased facilities and equipment can be delivered.
He transferred six people from Huang Tingting and arranged them in the back kitchen. The lobby manager and waiters were recruited locally. Chu Linlin also went to Rongcheng to conduct induction training for new employees.
After communication between Du Shaojie and Dong Jun, the other party agreed to serve as the manager of [Xichuan Restaurant] Rongcheng branch.
The second and third kitchens were recruited locally. With Liao Chen in charge of the kitchen, there should be no problem.
Everything was ready. On the third day after Du Shaojie moved into his new home, [Xichuan Restaurant] Rongcheng branch opened smoothly. Although Feng Qingsong himself did not come, he arranged for Chen Ziang to present a gift on his behalf.
After a few days of bustling business, the restaurant's business slowed down.
Du Shaojie was not in a hurry. He taught Liao Chen and Dong Jun some methods of recreating old dishes every day. Second and third stoves do not have this treatment for the time being. After they pass the inspection, Liao Chen will teach them.
"Brother Dong, if you are not used to living apart from your wife, I will find a way to transfer her to the catering company. If she is willing to take a leave of absence, she can come to accompany you."
Du Shaojie sat in Dong Jun's office and chatted with him about family matters.
Dong Jun's wife Yang Li works in the Chinese restaurant of Guangyuan Hotel. It is okay to transfer her to the catering company, but she cannot be arranged in the Rongcheng branch of [Xichuan Restaurant].
It is inevitable that the couple will be criticized for working together.
However, with Dong Jun's current income and family background, it doesn't matter if Yang Li doesn't work to make money. After they got married, they gave birth to a boy, who was usually taken care of by Yang Li's parents. "She also wants to come, but the child's matter is a bit troublesome. After all,
it is not a big deal for the child not to be with his parents all the time."
Dong Jun was very conflicted. He was a man who loved his family. If Du Shaojie had not been very resolute this time, he would not have been willing to leave his hometown and run so far.
"Can't you just bring the child with you? When the time comes, he will go to kindergarten and school. Don't worry, I will help you with the child's admission to kindergarten and school, and I will definitely do it properly."
Du Shaojie dared to say this, and of course he had the confidence.
He was not idle during this period, and met many staff members in this area through Yi Chunmei.
He might not be sure about big things, but small things like this would definitely be no problem.
Dong Jun was immediately moved, called back and discussed with Yang Li, and the two decided to do it this way. As for Yang Li's work problems after she came, they were easy to deal with. Du Shaojie had already said hello to Yi Chunmei, and she was willing to help.
The business of [Xichuan Restaurant] gradually improved, and Dong Jun arranged for the kitchen staff to take turns to receive [standardized management] training. The training location was at Yi Chunmei's chef school, which was one aspect of the cooperation between the two parties.
Du Shaojie would also take time to demonstrate to everyone. His principle is that everyone cannot rest on their laurels and must continue to learn and improve.
"Boss Du, it's a pity that I can't afford you. If you could be a trainer here, I wouldn't have to worry about the source of students."
Yi Chunmei had seen Du Shaojie's cooking skills, and now she saw his style of teaching employees, and she was simply impressed.
The training school's business is actually not bad, but it lacks core competitiveness. It is the cooperation with Du Shaojie that has broadened her horizons. Her place is originally a place for training junior and intermediate chefs, and it is difficult to invite real chefs to teach.
"Sister Yi, these are two different things. A chef who can cook may not be able to teach. By the way, I still owe you a meal. How about this, come to my house tomorrow and sit down, okay?"
Du Shaojie has been studying all kinds of Sichuan cuisine these days, including rare dishes, popular stir-fries on the streets, and even some Jianghu dishes.
"Jianghu cuisine" is another name for the innovative dishes of "wild" chefs. Generally, the seasoning is several times or even dozens of times higher than the norm, which brings out the flavor of the dishes to the extreme, leaving "orthodox" chefs stunned and amazed.
At the same time, it makes diners inexplicably excited, both afraid and loving.
For example, the representative of Jianghu cuisine [Maoxuewang] is such a dish.
He is busy all day and has no time to fulfill his promise. Today is just the opportunity to get rid of this matter.
"That's great! Then tomorrow night, I'll go to your house for dinner."
Yi Chunmei nodded and agreed quickly. If she missed this opportunity, who knows if there will be a next time?
Du Shaojie then notified Dong Jun and his wife that more people would make the meal more lively.
The next day.
Du Shaojie made preparations in advance, and when Yi Chunmei, Dong Jun, and Yang Li came with their children, he started cooking.
There are not many dishes today, including [Maoxuewang], [Stir-fried Kidney and Liver], [Geleshan Spicy Chicken], [Laifeng Fish], [Stir-fried Celery and Lily], and [Minced Meat and Egg Soup].
Egg Soup is for children, and vegetarian dishes are for refreshing. Except for [Stir-fried Kidney and Liver], the other three dishes can be classified as "jianghu dishes".
"Boss Du, the dishes today are very tasty! After all, you are a top chef, and your level is extraordinary. This is the first time I have eaten such delicious dishes."
Except for the children, everyone can eat spicy food, especially Yi Chunmei, who enjoyed it very much.
There are not many kinds of dishes today, but the portions are full, so everyone eats freely.
"It's not a good dish. I have some experience in studying jianghu dishes recently, so I will learn and serve them today. Serious chefs look down on jianghu dishes, but jianghu dishes are definitely worthy of the words "full of flavor." "
Du Shaojie was a little helpless and a little emotional.
At present, Jianghu cuisine is not worthy of being served in a formal restaurant, and any restaurant with a little bit of class disdains to cook it.
Therefore, Jianghu cuisine can only be eaten in small restaurants.
"What's the matter with being serious or not, the most important thing is to taste good."
Although Yi Chunmei has a chef training school, she is not a chef after all, and does not agree with those statements.
What is the purpose of food? Isn't it just for people to eat? In her opinion, there is only a difference between delicious and undelicious dishes, not between serious and not serious.
Dong Jun glanced at Du Shaojie and showed a smile that was uglier than crying.
Of course, he himself is an orthodox chef, and he learned from Zhong Fuxiang. Naturally, he does not approve of the messy practices of Jianghu cuisine. But these dishes are made by Du Shaojie, and they are so delicious that his inherent ideas have been shaken a little.
His wife Yang Li doesn't care about these. While taking care of the children's meals, she also eats happily.
"Sister Yi is right. Taste is the most important thing! How about I add these dishes to the menu of [Xichuan Restaurant]. Do you think customers will buy it?"
Du Shaojie had this idea a long time ago. It was not until he mastered the preparation of these dishes that he decided to put it into practice.
Today is just a small test. Later, he will improve the level of the "jianghu dishes" he has mastered. (End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
