CHAPTER XXXIX
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At the chef selection competition held in the city, the two chefs of Yidong and Dongfanghong Hotel lived up to expectations, won the championship and runner-up in one fell swoop, and both represented Jiangcheng City to participate in the cooking competition held in the region. Wu Yi and Ding Zandong were very pleased to see the growth of the two masters. To this end, Dongfanghong Hotel provided logistical support for the two of them to participate in the competition.
The contestants from various cities, districts and counties are all skilled craftsmen. It has unique features for the study and production of Northeast cuisine. Not only has superb cooking skills, but also has the ability and courage to dominate the major cuisines in the country.
On the day of the competition, Wu Yi personally drove the two masters to the hotel to report. When they got the information, Wu Yi and the two masters went to the hotel room to discuss with them the twelve dishes given by the organizing committee. The procedure, operation, and heat of each dish, as well as the control of color, flavor, and beauty, have been analyzed and interpreted in detail. Although sharpening knives does not mistake woodcutters; Although it is a bit redundant, the old saying that the parties are obsessed with still needs to be reminded. They all have about ten years of experience as chefs, and they are familiar with every step and every link, followed by the improvement and comfort of their psychological quality and spiritual level.
However, for Wu Yi, who was successful in his studies in just over a year, was in charge of the hotel when it opened. Not only the dishes are well cooked, but also the humanized business philosophy has made the hotel grow rapidly. Therefore, at the critical time when the two masters are promoted, Wu Yi's approach can play its due role no matter from which angle. At least it was an encouragement, spur and psychological counseling for the two masters, and it also made the two masters have enough confidence and courage. When Wu Yi left, he said: "I hope you will play normally, and I wish you success." ”
The organizing committee is composed of highly respected special and first-class chefs from various cities, districts and counties, and there are also diners participating in the evaluation. The ingredients for the competition will be determined by the organizing committee. They all have high hopes for the contestants, hoping that more newcomers will appear and make friends for Chinese cuisine.
Wu Yi, who had been in the main stove for three or four days in a row, was exhausted. Whether it's craftsmanship or career, as long as you are idle, it may take some effort to do it again. In these few days, although he was tired, he was still able to bear it.
When the two chefs put the first plaque and promotion certificate in front of Wu Yi and his wife and the staff, Wu Yi congratulated the two masters on their success with a sigh of relief, and asked the two masters to cook the dishes for the competition and share them with the employees.
The staff hurriedly hung the plaque in a prominent position in the hotel. Wu Yi said at the beginning of the banquet:
"Master Hao and Master Qi are now first-class chefs. As the old saying goes, if you don't see you for a few days, you should be impressed, congratulations! ”
Everyone coaxed and applauded at the same time.
Ding Zandong posted a message on the wine table, "Next month, our employees will start raising their salaries. ”
Everyone applauded enthusiastically.
Dongfanghong Hotel has successfully and smoothly gone through a ten-year process. Benefiting the people and serving the guests is the motto of the hotel and its staff.
The cooking competition finally came to an end, and my tense heart was lifted again. People flocked to the hotel to congratulate and try the two chefs' specialties (12 dishes). In addition to people's admiration and curiosity, it is also a very convenient thing to invite their loved ones and friends to the hotel for a "pinch".
Wu Yi and Ding Zandong's comrades-in-arms, classmates, and friends also came.
"On TV, seeing the performance of the two masters," Qian Yong, who had just retreated to the second line, said happily: "We must come to taste, although we often visit the hotel, but today the identity of the master has changed, and the dishes are more attractive." ”
"Lao Qian is a concluding speech, and our master is indeed outstanding." A comrade-in-arms rushed to say.
"Let's eat here." Another comrade-in-arms said.
Wu Yi welcomed his comrades-in-arms into the store and sat down.
"Why didn't Madame come?" Ding Zandong greeted his old comrades-in-arms warmly.
"She's doing health care."
"I called her to invite her?" Ding Zandong said in a friendly manner.
"Don't bother, she can't come." Qian Yong continued: "Boss, the business of the hotel is so good, is there still a table?" ”
"If you don't believe me, the boss will conjure up a table for you right away." A comrade-in-arms said seriously.
Ding Zandong instructed the waiter to set the table. The waiter quickly took out the old objects from the 80s of the last century, and after the round table top with wooden legs was placed, a round table top (board) was placed on it, and then a tablecloth was spread, and then more than 20 chairs were placed.
"Boss, it's really well-trained and well-managed. In an instant, a large dining table was completed. Qian Yong pinched a little and said.
"Hello boss, hello big sister." The comrade-in-arms said: "There is no telephone, we will come tomorrow and the day after tomorrow." ”
"Why not today, why tomorrow?" Qian Yong said jokingly.
"I'm afraid there won't be a place to come."
Everyone laughed knowingly.
"Why didn't my daughter-in-law come?" Wu Yi asked his comrades-in-arms.
"They all have their own circle," he explains, "just cook the dishes for the game." ”
"Yes," Ding Zandong said, "it's done." ”
As they spoke, they sat down at the table, and the waiter opened the screen.
"A very unique room." The comrades-in-arms praised.
People in their fifties also played trendy, and they also learned to take pictures of the dishes on the table.
"Take a picture, eat it to have a soul." A comrade-in-arms said happily.
"Huo, this is an increase in height." The comrades-in-arms were amazed.
"It's still the boss." The comrades-in-arms have always been so respected.
"I am grateful to my comrades-in-arms, classmates, and friends for their consistent style, and I also admire everyone's thoughts." Wu Yi said: "I'll pay for it today." ”
"How's that going to work?" A comrade-in-arms preemptively said: "Boss, why can't you talk about it well?" ”
Everyone laughed happily.
Wu Yi looked at everyone and said: "Although our friendship is not only based on wine, but the more wine is drunk, the thicker it is, the longer the friendship, the more lingering, the more pure, the more pure, and the more noble it is." He put the cup down, "As the saying goes, it's not bad to eat a mouthful." Taste first, then drink. ”
"The boss's whirling, jumping words today are themselves a pot of mellow jade liquid elixir." The comrades-in-arms said with deep understanding.
"I must stick to this way of drinking in the future." Zhiqian responded positively, "Our ancestors did not drink alcohol when they ate, and after eating, the dishes and chopsticks on the table were removed before drinking. (In the TV series, I saw two or several people drinking dry without food.) Only by drinking in this way can you not hurt your body. ”
"After all, it's not the time to be young," Ding Zandong said, "and in the future, we must all abide by this principle, otherwise we won't be able to eat the flavor of food when we drink alcohol." In particular, it is important to emphasize that alcohol must be drunk sparingly. ”
Resonance, response, unity, and walking in unison are what they have always kept. Everyone, happy for so many years of hard work and dedication. It is difficult to know oneself in life, and they cherish the ideal state achieved by decades of being in the same boat through thick and thin.
"It's supposed to be a good thing for everyone to follow, but it's a pity that it's too late."
"I think: it's not too late at all, no one listens when it's early. It's still a big drink, a big bite of meat, a big bite of vegetables...... Come to the bar, not for example. ”
"Look, I've caught up with Sun Wukong, and if you say it's changed for a while, it will change." A comrade-in-arms who drank a cup and poured a full cup teased.
"Vice Mayor Zhu, who is the same age as us, has been gone for more than half a year after being sent down (by a differential election)."
"It's dead. A person with such a mentality is not qualified to be an official. ”
"That's right. If a cadre is not psychologically healthy, he will not be able to do his job well. ”
"Breaking the news, half of our collective eats imperial grain, and everyone else has a successful career. In my opinion, it's all about team spirit and team support. ”
"Yes, how many people in their fifties are now squatting at home, with nothing to do and no retirement."
"There are no mountains, no depressions. We are not enough to be compared to the top, but there is still more than enough to be compared with the bottom. ”
"Yes, we're all good at the big picture." A comrade-in-arms said with deep understanding.
Although their careers are different, everyone is doing a good job in their own positions.
"The years urge people to grow old, about 20 years go to the countryside, more than 30 years have passed in a blink of an eye, and cherishing life is the most important."
But life is not prayed for. It is determined by a person's cultivation, virtue and psychological quality. A person must have a healthy mindset and spirit, energy, and spirit. ”
"It's creative, it's the first time I've heard that essence, qi, and spirit can be expressed like this."
"I can't say it enough."
Someone took a sip, then put the cup down.
"Since ancient times, emperors have been short-lived. Of course, palace struggles were one of the main reasons for their short lives. I think the main thing is the intemperance in their lives. ”
"It's also true and it's not right, but it's definitely said that the emperor is a 'hooligan', which is one of the main reasons that cannot be ignored." A comrade-in-arms raised an imaginative topic.
"Well, that's kind of interesting." A comrade-in-arms looked at the person who spoke.
"Isn't it? Three palaces and six courtyards, seventy-two partial concubines. ”
"Every year, the draft is held, and the beauties in the world are his, that is, he works hard and hurts money, and complains."
"It is not surprising that the feudal system, a unique product of the world." When this comrade-in-arms said this, the words changed, "Is Dolgon Shunzhi?" In a word, it talks about the interest of the people at the table.
"Thousands of years of mysteries, experts and scholars have no answers." Lao Diao, who studied history, said.
"Lao Diao, go on." Everyone at the table was listening.
"It's hard to say now, it can only be called romance." Lao Diao said: "Dolgon is a 'emperor', and Nurhachi is very optimistic about him, but he was still young at that time. For this reason, his father did not determine who would take over his shift until his death. He said:
"If he sets up a teenager, he will disagree with his sons. After he died, there would be a life-and-death struggle before he let go of Lidorgon's thoughts. Nurhachi didn't think of such a thing as a "reserve" until he died. He said:
"After Huang Taiji ascended to the throne, Dolgon grew up and made great achievements. After Huang Taiji died, he wanted to fight for the throne, but there was also a queen of the world by his side, and after weighing the pros and cons, he turned his mind to the queen. As the queen, Xiaozhuang can't let Huang Taiji's other sons be, and of course he won't let Dolgon be? And Hyozhuang's son is only six years old. The queen and Dolgon were on good terms, and if she and the queen put her son on the throne and became a regent herself, she would still rule the Qing Dynasty; still manages the Shunzhi of a few years old; The same is the wind and the rain. Perhaps, this was Dorgon's strategy at the time? Besides, if Dolgon doesn't care about these and insists on going his own way, he will inevitably be tense, and several forces such as Haoge, as well as Empress Xiaozhuang, will fight hard, and finally leave a reputation for eternity. Huang Taiji is dead, and he and Xiaozhuang continue to the front string? Lao Diao continued: "However, Nurhachi opened the heavens and established the Qing Dynasty, Huang Taiji established the Qing Dynasty, and Dolgon was the 'emperor' who strengthened and consolidated the Qing Dynasty and unified the territory, so that the Qing Dynasty later Kang, Yong, and Qian flourished." If the Qing Dynasty had not entered the customs and unification of Dolgon, there would have been no later direction of the Qing Dynasty. ”
People listen to Lao Diao's story, like a pot of mellow old wine. They toasted together.
People also said the ancient allusion of "poor people don't chase". Then the people read aloud:
"It is advisable to chase the poor bravely, and not to sell the name of the overlord."
Wu Yi picked up the topic with interest, "Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, can be said to be domineering, self-righteous, and bent on going his own way. He disregarded the feelings of his subordinates and lacked the strategy of a politician. His army first captured the capital of the Qin Dynasty, and he should change the dynasty in one go, and become the emperor naturally. But he didn't do this, just blindly coveted the false name of the princes and leaders, but forgot that the world is taboo and a country cannot be left without an owner for a day. If Xiang Yu had strategy, courage, and courage, it would be impossible for him to make such a low-level mistake, lose the country and lose his life. Then again, when the capital of the Qin Dynasty is captured, it means the demise of the Qin Dynasty. At this time, it can be said that none of the princes can compete with Xiang Yu. Therefore, Xiang Yu thinks that the world is peaceful and the world is his. Liu Bang, who was a little more powerful, knew that he was not Xiang Yu's opponent. He embraced Xiang Yu, the head of the princes. Xiang Yu also gave Liu Bang an official son of the Han King. For this reason, the king of Han secretly made up his mind to rectify the 'government and the opposition', recruit talents, train men and horses, recuperate, and launch a general offensive when the water is a matter of course. Finally, Xiang Yu was taken and the Han Dynasty was established. ”
Only by looking back on history can we know how legendary life is and how uncertain it is. How much people need knowledge to enrich their own worth. The people at the table are still unsatisfied.
The comrade-in-arms wanted to call his wife, but suddenly saw an entertainment show. "Listen, everybody." Then there is the conversation on the phone: "I don't call my husband sir, my husband is too unpleasant." The comrade-in-arms left his mobile phone and said: "When foreign girls marry in China, they all say that 'husband' is not good. ”
Zhiqian said: "My husband is a product of the ancient court. When he was far away, he was called a eunuch, and later he was called a father-in-law and a husband...... In the later period, they were collectively referred to as eunuchs. "In fact, it is a person who castrates people and serves the emperor, queen and concubines. When we were young, we didn't hear anyone call it that. Perhaps, it was first transmitted from Hong Kong? Maybe Hong Kong isn't called that either? Maybe a slip of the tongue? At that time, some people blindly admired that everything was good on the outside. The southern coastal area is a large gathering place of diverse dialects, what Hokkien dialect, Cantonese ...... Even a street, an alley, and an alley all have their own dialects. Because of the diversity of dialects, and because of the existence of slips of the tongue. Speaking of husband alone, it is very harsh in voice, vocalization, and tone. The person who called, the person who was called, and the person who listened, were all a little embarrassed and helpless. Luckily, none of us call it that. ”
Everyone talks about what they are interested in, and they all listen to what others say and do.
"Eldest sister should say something." A comrade-in-arms admired the invitation to Ding Zandong.
She looked at the people at the table and said, "The relationship between husband and wife is sacred and great. ”
When people heard Ding Zandong's words, they all stopped the chopsticks in their hands. Listening carefully to Ding Zandong, he said: "Every member of the family is related by blood, only the husband and wife do not. People are father and son, mother and son, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters, sisters and brothers. But those who are related by blood will be separated later. Only couples who are not related by blood persist until they grow old. She continued: "Husband and wife who are not related by blood are the best, safest, and most complete 'people' in the world. Therefore, husband and wife are the most sacred monistic in the world, the source of the creation of human beings. ”
"Well said." The people at the table applauded Ding Zandong.
For the craftsmanship of two masters. As everyone who enjoys, it can only be lucky, beautiful, and happy. Every time we are together, we carry everyone's expectations and hopes. From everyone's gods eating and drinking, to chatting, harvesting from listening, learning to different spirits, tastes and support.