Chapter 94 Winning the First Place
Wang Yuxiu and Xiaoya’s monthly ration is 26 jin, Xiaomei’s is 32 jin, and Du Shaojie’s is 33 jin. Adding together, it is 117 jin (58.5 kg). It was not enough to eat before, but now there is a lot of surplus every month.
The main reason is that the family’s food has improved significantly now. Du Shaojie has brought a lot of good things home, especially with more meat and cooking oil, the consumption of staple food will naturally decrease.
"There is still cooking oil at home. If you don’t buy it, it will expire and become invalid. If you buy it, it will be a waste of money."
Wang Yuxiu looked at the food and oil bought by Du Shaojie, and her heart was very satisfied, but she couldn’t help muttering.
It’s still the same old problem. The family doesn’t have enough cash, but it feels a pity to make the ration invalid.
But no matter what, life at home is getting better slowly.
"If you can't finish it, just sell it. There are so many people who are short of oil and food at home. Are you afraid that no one will want it? Mom, I have to go quickly. The test results will be released today."
Du Shaojie said casually, and hurriedly rode his bicycle to the cooking school.
Not long after he arrived at the door of the auditorium, the staff inside shouted: "Third-level chef candidates, come here."
Du Shaojie followed the crowd into the auditorium. There was a sign in the northeast corner, and everyone walked over.
Zhong Fuxiang and other judges sat behind a table and signaled the candidates to keep quiet.
"The total scores of 106 candidates are posted on the wall behind me. Whether you passed this exam is marked on it. Check it yourself. In addition, the issuance of the third-level chef certificate will be a little later. You can go to the Commercial Bureau to check it half a month later." "
Also, after looking at the score list, come to me to get the transcript. You will need it if you want to get the certificate."
As soon as Zhong Fuxiang finished speaking, a group of candidates rushed to the front of the score list.
Posting the list is also a kind of public announcement, and it also has a sense of ritual.
"Who is Du Shaojie? He got 98 points in theory and 93 points in practical operation. He is really not a human being!"
"What's the point of getting such high scores? Anyway, you can get the certificate if you pass the theory and practical operation. Who cares about other things?"
"Don't say the grapes are sour. If you have the ability, you can also get 90 points to show everyone?"
Du Shaojie was ranked first on the list, which was much higher than the second place.
This test result was not too unexpected. The score of theoretical knowledge was higher than he expected, and the score of practical operation was slightly lower.
People in the crowd kept mentioning his name, but he didn't care. He looked up and took a general look at the list, and then turned around to get his own report card.
"You are quite calm, aren't you going to enjoy the honor of getting the first place?"
Just after taking two steps, someone patted Du Shaojie on the shoulder from behind.
Looking back, it was Liao Yongxin.
"Master Liao, are you so idle?"
Du Shaojie found that no matter where he went, Liao Yongxin always looked careless.
The other judges were busy over there, but Liao Yongxin had time to wander around. It was really hard to say.
"I did the work of three people yesterday, and you won't let me rest today? Besides, I came here to congratulate you, don't be ungrateful!"
Liao Yongxin curled his lips, and then raised the piece of paper in his hand.
Du Shaojie quickly reached out and grabbed it. At a glance, it was indeed his transcript.
It showed the results of the theoretical exam and the practical exam. The theory only had a score, but the practical exam was much more detailed. The practical exam not only had a total score, but also scores for each sub-item.
The sub-items were divided into knife skills, side dishes, cooking techniques, etc. His first two sub-items were full marks, and some points were deducted for cooking techniques, so the total score was 93 points.
In addition to the score, there was also the review result, showing that Du Shaojie passed the third-level chef qualification certification, and the certification date was filled in with today's time.
The official seal of the Commercial Bureau was stamped on the lower right corner of the transcript. Before the official certificate came down, this thing was a legal substitute.
"Master Liao, let's go. We can talk outside if we have anything to say."
Du Shaojie read it three times, then put away the transcript and pulled Liao Yongxin out of the auditorium.
He did not say hello to Zhong Fuxiang. Saying hello to him in this situation would be asking for trouble.
"What are you afraid of? You are not an employee of Xijiang Hotel. You are seconded and there is no file. Zhong Fuxiang does not need to avoid suspicion at all. Hehe, you will not stay with him for long anyway. The next stop is Kunlun Hotel."
When they reached a secluded place, Liao Yongxin revealed an important information.
Du Shaojie did not doubt the authenticity of this information at all, but he had just adapted to the working environment of Xijiang Hotel. Now he had to change places again?
To be honest, he felt a little resistant.
"When?"
"How should I answer your question? If you are asking when to leave Xijiang Hotel, then it will be at the end of the year, and no later than New Year's Day.
If you are asking when to go to Kunlun Hotel, then it is still early, at least until after the Spring Festival, at the end of February or early March next year."
Liao Yongxin put on a prophetic style, in fact, he didn't know what Director Luo and Director Cai were thinking.
However, this arrangement has no disadvantages but only advantages for Du Shaojie. Staying in a top hotel for two months is equivalent to staying in a small restaurant for a year.
"That's good!"
Du Shaojie finally breathed a sigh of relief. If he was forced to keep turning like a revolving lantern, he might also be irritable.
"This Sunday, find a way to arrange a day off. I have accepted a wedding banquet and need you to be my assistant. Don't forget! Go and get busy, I have something else to do."
Liao Yongxin then stuffed a bag in his hand to Du Shaojie and turned away.
He was not given a chance to refuse.
Du Shaojie didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and then rode his bike back home. Because he had to take an exam, the company gave him two days, which was not considered leave or adjustment, and was still considered work. After
entering the house, he handed the bag to Wang Yuxiu.
Wang Yuxiu opened it and saw that it contained several cakes.
"Master Liao gave them to Xiaomei and Xiaoya later."
"Oh, Master Liao is really good to you. Xiaojie, are your results out?"
Wang Yuxiu smiled and nodded, then carefully asked about her son's test results.
She didn't want to ask actively, but this brat didn't say anything since he came in, which really made her anxious.
"Mom, if you want to ask, just ask loudly. Why are you so quiet? Are you afraid that I didn't do well in the exam? I passed the exam, and your son is now a serious third-level chef."
Du Shaojie couldn't help but smile. He was not so fragile, and he would not stop people from asking about his results even if he didn't do well in the exam.
He then took out the transcript and handed it to Wang Yuxiu.
Although Wang Yuxiu was not very educated, she could read. When she took it and looked at it, she was immediately overjoyed.
"Okay, okay! You take a rest, mom will make you hand-rolled noodles."
She returned the report card to her son and went to the kitchen happily.
Du Shaojie shook his head. There were still a lot of ingredients in his storage space, and the family could eat meat every day. The problem was that he couldn't do that. Everything was too much, and there was no need to arouse his mother's suspicion and worry.
When Xiaomei and Xiaoya came back from school and learned that their brother had passed the exam, they were also overjoyed.
At noon, the family of four had a delicious meal of egg noodles. Not to mention, Wang Yuxiu's cooking skills were not bad. Judging by the standards of home-cooked meals, it was above average.
When it was almost time to get off work in the afternoon, Du Shaojie went to the free market.
"Free market" is the local name for "black market", which means a place where goods are exchanged at spontaneously formed prices. The specific address is on Lihua Street, which is not too close or too far.
When he arrived at the end of the field, Du Shaojie found that there were quite a lot of people here.
Not only are there many people setting up stalls, but there are even more people looking for the goods they need!
No wonder it is called a free market. There is no one to manage it and no fees are charged. If there is any problem with the goods you buy, there is no channel to complain.
Here, there are all kinds of goods, food, clothing, and daily necessities can be found. As for the quality, you have to rely on your own "eagle eyes and golden eyes" to distinguish. There
are countless alleys of all sizes in this area. If there is really something, everyone will scatter with a shout, and there is no way to block it.
"How much is your pork?"
Du Shaojie saw someone selling pork and asked.
"All good meat, not expensive, one dollar and two cents per kilogram."
Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked when he heard the price.
In the butcher's shop, the price of pork per kilogram is between 60 cents and 80 cents, but it is almost doubled here.
However, you need a "meat ticket" to buy meat in the butcher's shop, but not in the free market.
Du Shaojie shook his head and turned away.
He didn't plan to buy it, he just wanted to ask the price.
After walking around for a while, he finally saw Su Dapeng. This guy was wearing a hat and a gauze mask on his face.
Du Shaojie didn't bother him because there were many people picking items at Su Dapeng's stall. After observing for a while, he found that the other party's business was still very good. A large pile of miscellaneous things was soon gone by a small half.
The main reason was that Su Dapeng's things were cheap. After all, they were defective products, and the cost was extremely low.
After this wave of customers gradually dispersed, Du Shaojie stepped forward and called out: "Dapeng."
"Shaojie? Are you here to see me? Wait until you and I sell these things, and then we'll leave."
Su Dapeng's face exuded a strange glow, as if he had found great happiness in the transaction. After he greeted Du Shaojie, he continued to sell his goods.
Du Shaojie couldn't help much, so he found a small stool and sat down.
Less than an hour later, the sack of things Su Dapeng brought was sold out. Looking at his beaming expression, the profit should be good.
Su Dapeng rolled up the sacks, old sheets and small stools on the ground, and pulled Du Shaojie to go back.
When passing by the meat stall, Du Shaojie found that the stall owner was arguing with a middle-aged woman. He had just asked the price of pork here. Although the stall owner's pork was expensive, the meat was still good.
But the middle-aged woman insisted that the meat she had just bought from the other stall was not good, and it was rice pork.
"Rice pork? Let me take a look."
Su Dapeng liked to join in the fun more than Du Shaojie, and immediately parted the crowd and walked to the stall.
Du Shaojie had to follow the other party in. In fact, he also wanted to know if the stall owner was selling rice pork.
(End of this chapter)
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