From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Luo Qing knew that Feng Zhengming was very busy these days, so except for the day when her uncle came back, she went to see Feng Zhengming and had a meal with the Feng family.

In the following days, Luo Qing did not bother Feng Zhengming.

I hope he can devote himself to preparing for the province's pre-Spring Festival reception dinner.

In addition, Feng Jiandong had a lot of things to do in his company before the Spring Festival.

Luo Qing herself was also traveling around the province, and was extremely busy.

She had just finished dealing with some work outside today and when she returned to the company she received a call from home.

It was my mother's voice on the other end of the phone.

"Xiao Qing, do you have time to come back for dinner tonight? Your aunt and her family are here, so come back and meet them."

When Luo Qing heard her mother say this on the phone, she almost immediately understood the purpose of her aunt's visit.

Luo Qing has experienced too many similar situations during this period.

Especially since Feng Zhengming won the first place in the national cooking competition, many relatives and friends in the family wanted to contact Feng Zhengming through Luo Qing, and wanted Feng Zhengming to help arrange a job for their children.

Luo Qing also felt during this period that many of the old factories were in trouble.

Including the factory where Luo Qing's brother works.

She heard that she hadn't received normal salary for several months.

Under such circumstances, many people in old factories began to seek other ways out.

More and more people are setting up stalls on the streets.

Just like the few times Luo Qing came back and passed by the train station, she found that there were more and more vendors outside the train station.

She once passed by the Chao Xingxing Baozi Meat Shop opposite the train station.

I saw a group of people going into a super-active shop to apply for a job.

From the conversation between those people before they came in.

Luo Qing also heard that they were originally from a factory canteen.

Because the situation in the factory was not good, non-workshop staff like those in their canteen were the first to be laid off.

They found Chao Xingxing because they wanted to find a job there with their skills.

When Luo Qing saw this, she could naturally guess what her aunt's intention was.

My aunt also has two children.

Among them, the eldest son of my aunt’s family has been married for many years and his child is about to go to elementary school.

But my cousin from my aunt's family also works in a factory canteen.

Luo Qing could easily guess that her aunt's family came to her house hoping that she could help her cousin get a job in one of Feng Zhengming's restaurants.

Facing the other end of the phone, the mother spoke in a pleading tone.

Luo Qing sighed helplessly: "Mom, I'm very busy and may not be able to go back tonight."

When the mother on the other end of the phone heard this, she quickly said, "Qing'er, your aunt's family is really in trouble. Come back in the evening and see if you can help."

Luo Qing could only say: "Mom, we can't help you with this matter. Think about my brother. He may face the same situation soon. He may not even have a place to stay.

And Feng Zhengming's restaurant needs capable chefs, not just those who can cook a few home-cooked dishes in the cafeteria."

After being exposed by her daughter, the mother could only continue in a pleading tone.

"Qing'er, come back. We'll be waiting for you in the evening. Just think of it as going home for a meal. You said it's been a long time since you went home for a meal. You don't miss your parents, and we all miss you too."

After saying this, the mother did not give Luo Qing a chance to refuse.

"It's a deal. I'll wait for you to come home tonight. We won't have dinner if you don't come back."

Luo Qing was about to speak when her mother hung up the phone.

Hearing her mother hang up the phone, Luo Qing felt a headache.

He held the telephone receiver in his hand for a long time.

Luo Qing sighed and put down the receiver.

Her expression was seen by her colleagues in the company.

"What's wrong? Is Xiao Luo in trouble at home?"

Listen to your colleagues asking you questions.

Luo Qing said helplessly: "He is not a relative of mine. He wants me to help him find a job."

This immediately got all the colleagues in the company talking.

"Everything is different now. Many of my relatives who used to look down on my family have come to me for help in finding jobs."

"Yes, some of my relatives used to look down on me, thinking that I worked in a private company and was not as good as them in the factory. But now, when they heard that they had not been paid for several months, they began to envy me."

"When I went home yesterday, my mother told me that the neighbors in the family compound who used to look down on me behind my back actually took the initiative to greet my mother and asked me about my current work situation."

"I heard that many factories are closed down and can't pay wages. Many workers are facing layoffs."

"That's right. They used to look down on us private companies, and even more so on self-employed people. Now that their jobs are about to be lost, they started looking for connections everywhere, and finally came to us."

"So, who knows what will happen in the future?"

Some colleagues were also worried: "Do you think there will be no problems in our company?"

As soon as this was said, a colleague immediately said, "Don't think too much, our company will be fine."

When Luo Qing heard her colleagues talking about this, she felt that a big change was indeed approaching.

She was also somewhat worried about her uncle's company.

Fortunately, there is no pessimism in the company.

After all, the situation of Feng Jiandong's company is still very stable.

Until the end of the get off work day, Luo Qing felt helpless.

She really wanted to find an excuse not to go home.

But thinking of her mother's pleading tone on the phone, she felt that it would be better to go back home and talk to her aunt's family.

When Luo Qing was packing up and preparing to leave the company, she suddenly heard a colleague next to her exclaim.

"Oh, our Feng Zhuangyuan is here to pick up Xiao Luo in person."

Hearing her colleague's exclamation, Luo Qing looked up and saw Feng Zhengming walking up to her.

"You, why are you here?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and said, "I'm here to pick you up from get off work. I just handed in the menu this afternoon, and on the way back I passed by Uncle San's company, so I came up to see if you guys had finished get off work.

What a coincidence, you haven't left yet, let's go together."

Before Luo Qing could speak, her colleague smiled and said, "I'm leaving now. I won't disturb you."

Feng Zhengming waved goodbye to Luo Qing's colleagues.

Then he looked at Luo Qing and saw that Luo Qing seemed to be worried.

"What's wrong? What's the problem?"

Looking at Feng Zhengming, Luo Qing could only confess everything.

After listening to Luo Qing's confession, Feng Zhengming smiled and took her hand.

As he walked out, he said, "It just so happens that I'll go home with you. Isn't it just a meal? Don't be afraid."

Luo Qing said nervously: "My aunt and her family must be here to help my cousin and ask you for a job. If we go back like this, they will definitely pester you."

Feng Zhengming said: "Hahaha, why are they pestering me?"

Being asked this question made Luo Qing stunned.

On second thought, what Feng Zhengming said seemed to be correct.

If the people from my aunt's family had the courage to come to Feng Zhengming's house to pester him, I'm afraid they wouldn't choose to go to Luo Qing's parents' house.

But Luo Qing changed her mind and was still worried.

"Then let my parents help you? What are you going to do?"

Feng Zhengming still smiled and said: "Huiquanlou and Fengjia Ganfanpu can't just recruit people casually, not to mention your parents told me, even my senior brother's two apprentices couldn't directly enter Huiquanlou.

How many people from the Cooking Association have approached me during this period? But no one has succeeded with me. "

Hearing this, Luo Qing immediately felt relieved.

"As long as you don't give in, they won't be able to do anything to you."

Feng Zhengming put away his smile and said seriously, "Now, the situation of old factories is not good. Many factories have begun to default on wages. For example, factory-run canteens have been cut down if possible.

A large number of people who used to work in the same big pot will flow into society, resulting in too many people and not enough positions.

But especially during times like this, we cannot just hire people casually.

I don’t want to ruin the reputation I have worked so hard to build.”

Luo Qing nodded after hearing this: "Yes, Huiquanlou and Ganfanpu have a good reputation now, and we can't ruin them at this time."

"So no matter who comes to me, I won't accept them if they don't have the ability." Feng Zhengming's attitude was very clear.

He is well aware that there will be a wave of layoffs in the next few years.

A large number of people who used to work in the factories have entered society.

Maybe more and more people will come looking for him.

So at this time, how could he easily give in and let anyone use their connections to enter Huiquanlou or the kitchen of Ganfanpu?

Seeing that Feng Zhengming's attitude was very clear, Luo Qing felt relieved and went home with Feng Zhengming.

Before going to Luo Qing's house, Feng Zhengming went to a dry rice shop first.

I told my grandfather about it and also called Huiquanlou to give them some instructions.

After arranging everything, Feng Zhengming bought some cigarettes and alcohol and went back to Luo Qing's home with her.

When Luo Qing saw Feng Zhengming arranging various things, she felt a little guilty.

"Actually, if you're busy, you don't have to come to my house."

Feng Zhengming smiled as he picked up the things he bought, "It's okay. I have already arranged everything for today. I need to report the menu to the provincial government, so Huiquanlou and Ganfanpu are already arranged."

Luo Qing and Feng Zhengming returned to her home together.

As soon as they stepped into her family compound, the neighbors immediately recognized them.

"Hey, Luo Qing is back? Is this our national champion?"

"The champion has brought so many things with him. Is he going to propose marriage?"

"Luo Qing, you and the top scholar standing together are truly a perfect match."

Of course, there were also neighbors in the housing estate who were jealous of Luo Qing.

"I'm so lucky to have met such a good man."

"It's because you're beautiful."

"What's so great about that? If you hadn't known me first, I might have been the wife of the top scholar."

Feng Zhengming vaguely heard the discussions behind them and looked at Luo Qing calmly.

Luo Qing obviously wanted to argue with those who were gossiping in the northern suburbs.

But he was stopped by Feng Zhengming.

The two of them swaggered straight to Luo Qing's house.

The person who opened the door was Luo Qing's brother Luo Wenhan.

Luo Wenhan was somewhat unhappy when he was ordered by his family to open the door for his sister.

But when he opened the door, he saw Feng Zhengming standing outside.

Luo Wenhan immediately smiled: "Hey, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, why are you here? Come in, come in quickly."

Seeing her brother's expression change instantly, Luo Qing couldn't help but mutter in a low voice.

"Look, now that you're here, even Luo Wenhan is smiling at you, making it seem like I'm an outsider."

Feng Zhengming smiled and whispered, "We are all family. You are my wife."

Then, Luo Qing's parents came out.

Faced with the appearance of Feng Zhengming, Luo Qing's parents seemed to be welcoming a god from heaven.

"Xiao Feng is here. You didn't even tell me you were coming. We haven't even cleaned up the house yet."

"Luo Qing, you too, Xiao Feng wants to come back with you, why didn't you tell us on the phone?"

Facing the enthusiasm of Luo Qing's parents, Feng Zhengming responded politely with a smile.

"I'm sorry, uncle and auntie. I just passed by Luo Qing's company. When I went up to pick her up, she said that her auntie asked her to go home for dinner, so I followed her here to have a free meal. Please don't mind, uncle and auntie."

Luo's mother said with a smile on her face: "No, why would I mind? We are so happy that you can come, Xiao Feng."

In Luo Qing's home, besides Luo Qing's parents and her brother, there was also an elderly couple and a middle-aged couple with children.

It can be seen that they should be the people from Aunt Luo Qing's family.

Father Luo quickly introduced Feng Zhengming.

"This is Luo Qing's eldest aunt and uncle, and this is Luo Qing's eldest aunt's cousin and sister-in-law."

Feng Zhengming also greeted politely.

"Hello, aunt and uncle, hello, cousin and sister-in-law."

Originally, before Feng Zhengming came, Luo Qing's aunt and her family were still discussing with Luo Qing's parents how to get Luo Qing to help persuade Feng Zhengming so that Luo Qing's eldest cousin could work in Huiquanlou or the kitchen of the dry rice shop.

But now faced with the appearance of Feng Zhengming, my aunt's family was obviously caught off guard.

The family could only smile awkwardly, not knowing how to talk to Feng Zhengming.

Instead, it was the child from Luo Qing's eldest cousin's family who stared at Feng Zhengming for a while.

The child suddenly asked: "Are you the uncle on TV who is really good at cooking?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and responded to the child: "Yes, have you watched TV? Have you seen me?"

Seeing that he had guessed correctly, the boy nodded seriously and said, "I've seen it. The dishes you cook on TV are so beautiful. They all say you are the best."

The child's words eased the awkward atmosphere in Luo Qing's home.

Feng Zhengming smiled and said to the boy, "I'm not the best. There are some chefs who are better than me."

The little boy asked curiously, "Aren't you the top scholar? My dad said the top scholar is the best."

Feng Zhengming continued to explain: "The champion is only the best chef among those who participated in the competition, but there are still chefs who did not participate in the competition."

The little boy didn't quite understand and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

At the same time, Aunt Luo Qing quietly pulled her son to the kitchen and asked him to show Feng Zhengming his skills.

Feng Zhengming saw it, but he didn't say much.

The Luo family saw that Feng Zhengming was very patient in chatting with the little boy from Luo Qing's eldest cousin's family.

This gave the Luo family some kind of illusion.

Maybe I can talk to Feng Zhengming directly tonight. For Luo Qing's sake, will he agree to let Luo Qing's cousin work in the kitchen of Huiquanlou or Ganfanpu?
Of course, there is one person in the Luo family who is an exception tonight.

That is Luo Qing’s brother Luo Wenhan.

It was obvious that he didn't want to help his cousin get into Huiquanlou or Ganfanpu.

Luo Wenhan found an opportunity to quietly remind his sister. (End of this chapter)