Chapter 314: We Are Not Charity

The first new school buildings and classrooms were built.

Of course, this time we were greeted by chefs from all over the Federation, who had come to learn the art of cooking, not to be food evangelists. They may become one of Li Qingming's partners in the future, but they will never become Li Qingming's own people.

As a result, the school was located far from the slums, near the city center, and the Helo Foundation helped find a building for teaching.

The opening ceremony was naturally simple, with no salute and no guests to watch. Only Li Qingming gave a brief welcome speech, which was the end.

"Chefs, welcome to Jiangcheng to learn art. We have divided this art into two levels, namely the easy Whole Rooster Feast course and the difficult Family Feast course. Because our cuisine is different, we have our unique culinary culture and the requirements for cooking. Therefore, everyone must start learning from the whole chicken feast. The total duration of the whole chicken feast course is one week. Regardless of whether you succeed or not, in a week's time, the next batch of apprentices will be ushered in. Li Qingming briefly introduced the relevant courses and information of the school.

I heard that I started learning from the whole chicken feast, and everyone just talked for a while, and then they quieted down. Although they are here to learn about the whole family feast, many people don't know how to feast on the whole chicken. Although Son explained it on the spot, it was only a simple explanation. In fact, if the key tricks are not taught, the taste will always be much worse.

It's good to learn now.

"Of course, we're not doing charity churches. Every day here for food, housing and transportation, it costs money. Therefore, it is natural to charge tuition. There are two types of tuition fees, one is paid immediately and the other is paid in future installments. As for the price, the whole chicken banquet is a package price, 8888 yuan for all the learning, of course, this is the tuition fee of the whole chicken banquet, excluding daily room and board. Room and board, the cost of one day is 500. If you don't have any opinions, please sign the contract, and then start officially teaching the art tomorrow!" Li Qingming said.

At this moment, the crowd was boiling loudly.

Chefs, not middle class. Although it is said that those most famous chefs, naturally rich, have long since stepped into the middle class, and some have even entered the rich class. But the vast majority of chefs, that is, mixed life. Maybe you can make some money, more than the working class, but that's hard money.

This side of the opening is the tuition fee of 8888, plus 500 a day, 7 days a week, that is 3500 for room and board, which adds up to more than 10,000. That's not a small amount of money for most chefs.

"I know that many of you have spent a lot of money on transportation to get here. Many people may not be able to come up with this money. So, as I said, it can be paid in installments. When you've finished your studies, go back and open a restaurant to do business, and then you'll pay it back. And we don't charge interest. Li Qingming smiled and said, "So, even if you all choose to pay in installments, it's fine." I don't mind that. I just want you to understand that there is no such thing as a lunch without money. Everything you have learned, you have paid for it. You have to pay the price!" Li Qingming said loudly.

Many chefs have no opinion.

People allow you to pay in installments without interest, so what are you not satisfied with?

"What about the payment time, can it be paid in a longer installment?" asked a cook who was dressed in a rather embarrassed manner.

"Well, you will. As long as you repay this tuition fee within the next five years, you can do it. Li Qingming glanced at the chef who showed joy on his face, but was still a little worried, and said with a smile, "Including the round-trip fare, we can provide it interest-free." ”

At this moment, the embarrassedly dressed chef took a long breath, clenched his fists, and almost couldn't help cheering when he looked like that.

"Okay, I won't say anything superfluous. If you are willing to sign a contract, please come and sign a contract. If you don't want to, then we can reimburse you for the round-trip travel expenses for free!" Li Qingming finished speaking and walked aside.

This time, many chefs no longer hesitated. They came to sign contracts, and most of them were paid in installments, except for a very few chefs with a proud face. As for them, there are many chefs who choose to apply for round-trip transportation expenses.

After all, the transportation costs between the city-states are a lot. Borrow if you can.

For the next seven days, it was Masayoshi Son who taught the whole chicken feast here. This time, Son did not hide any clumsiness, and he explained the details very thoroughly, and demonstrated them many times.

After seven days, almost all the chefs have learned how to make a whole chicken feast and make it delicious.

Of course, this kind of deliciousness, in Li Qingming's view, is just a taste of the public. It's not really delicious.

Food, once it is really delicious, is a work of art. Even if it's rice, the most ordinary rice, you have to do it with your heart, it's also a work of art.

Food is art. This is Li Qingming's firm belief.

Nowadays, what is taught is just ordinary food, and the food is not yet called. After all, real food is not so easy to obtain. Otherwise, the Chinese cuisine is too worthless.

Of course, during this period, Son Masayoshi absolutely did not hide his clumsiness. It's just that Li Qingming didn't confide in those condiments.

Ginger, green onion, and garlic are the soul of Chinese cuisine. Coupled with star anise, cinnamon, cooking wine, etc., this constitutes the Chinese cuisine ecosystem.

"Alright, you've learned a lot. Now you can go back to running your small shop, promoting food, and making money to support your family. If it is difficult to open a store and lack funds, you can also go to my company later to negotiate financing. Of course, I'll start with the ugly thing in front of you, and we're going to charge interest on this. And we have to be on top of your operations. In short, we just hope that the people of the Federation will taste more food, not philanthropists!" Li Qingming finally came over to give a closing speech.

All the chefs looked at each other. This condition is not very good. Although there are some people who are excited. But the vast majority of the chefs, after the speech, left one after another.

At least a handful of chefs, very embarrassed chefs respectfully asked Li Qingming for the company's address and left.

"Justice, hard work. Take a day off, and tomorrow a new batch of students will come!" Li Qingming took out a document, "By the way, this is the tuition fee of these students, I took 20 of it as the activity fund, and the remaining 80 will be transferred to your account, there is no need to excuse yourself, this is the reward you deserve!"

"Master, this... Okay, then I'll take it. It's just that I don't need that much if this proportion can be less. I'll be fine at 20!" Son exclaimed, looking at the numbers on the paper.