60s: I have a store

Chapter 529 Celebration Banquet

The air fryer prototype was successfully produced, and the entire laboratory was immersed in an atmosphere of joy and excitement.

Director Hu looked at the cheering crowd in front of him, his face also filled with a gratified smile. He was so happy that he waved his hand and said loudly: "Wait a minute, everyone go to the cafeteria to gather, I will celebrate for you!"

When the members of the research laboratory heard this, they became excited instantly.

They whispered to each other, their faces full of anticipation.

"Wow, if it's a celebration, the food must be good." A young researcher whispered.

Most of the people present were college students who relied on subsidies while in school. Although they could fill their stomachs, if they wanted to eat more, they had to pay extra money and receipts.

At this moment, everyone began to imagine what delicious food would be served next.

Some people dream of the delicious braised pork, some are thinking about the tender steamed fish, and some are looking forward to the fragrant spareribs.

Just as everyone was immersed in their reverie about the delicious food, Director Hu and his superior had quietly left.

They walked side by side towards Director Hu's office. Along the way, the superior had a satisfied look on his face and was very appreciative of the results of the air fryer project.

Arriving at Director Hu's office, the superior was sitting on the sofa. He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Xiao Hu, please make more samples during this period and send them to the Ministry of Commerce when the time comes."

Director Hu quickly stood up, straightened his body, and answered seriously: "Leader, don't worry, I will definitely make sure this matter is done."

The superior nodded slightly and continued, “Xiao Hu, this air fryer may seem simple, but it actually has huge market potential.

Nowadays, the pace of life abroad is getting faster and faster, and this convenient cooking appliance is bound to be popular. But we can't just be satisfied with the current results, and subsequent research and development and improvement are crucial. "

Director Hu quickly picked up a pen and notebook and carefully recorded every word of the leader.

“Before sending samples to the Ministry of Commerce, your research laboratory must conduct multiple rounds of rigorous testing on the products.

Not only should we ensure the stability of product performance, but we should also take into account the usage habits of different regions and users.

For example, voltage standards vary in different countries, and our products must be able to adapt to a variety of voltage environments.

The product's appearance design must also meet the aesthetic preferences of foreign consumers. These details are related to whether the product can gain a foothold in the international market. "The superior leader continued to emphasize.

Director Hu responded while taking notes: "Leader, you are absolutely right. We must strengthen the testing process and take all these factors into consideration. The members of the research laboratory are very motivated, and I believe everyone can polish the product to perfection."

The superior reminded: "In addition, we must not ignore the protection of intellectual property rights. Before launching the product to the market, we must do a good job in patent application to ensure that our innovative achievements are not stolen by others. This is not only a respect for the efforts of the research room, but also a guarantee for the interests of the enterprise."

These are all bloody lessons. We have tried many such things before. Without the guarantee of a patent, foreign businessmen can simply buy one and do a little research to understand the structure.

It is not difficult to produce it. After all, the industrial level of foreign countries is much higher than that of China.

Director Hu said firmly: "Don't worry, leader. I will immediately arrange for someone to follow up on the patent application. We will never let our efforts go to waste."

The leader then reminded: "There is also the issue of cost control. Although the product has potential, if the cost is too high, it will lack competitiveness in the market. You must find ways to optimize the production process, find suppliers of raw materials with higher cost performance, and reduce costs as much as possible while ensuring product quality."

After thinking for a moment, Director Hu replied: "Leader, we have already made preliminary plans in this regard. We plan to establish long-term cooperative relationships with some domestic raw material manufacturers and reduce costs through bulk purchases."

The superior smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, Xiao Hu. You have considered it very carefully. I believe that as long as you work hard, this air fryer project will be a huge success.

By the way, we must not slack off in talent cultivation in the research lab. We must give young people more opportunities, let them grow in practice, and reserve strength for the country’s future.”

Director Hu quickly said, "Leader, your reminder is very timely. We have formulated a talent training plan, which will pair experienced senior researchers with young members for one-on-one guidance."

The superior stood up and patted Director Hu on the shoulder: "Xiao Hu, the future of the steel plant depends on you. This air fryer project is a good start. I hope you can build on your success and create more success."

Director Hu excitedly shook the leader's hand and said, "Leader, don't worry, we will live up to your expectations and work hard for the development of the steel plant."

The superior leader encouraged Director Hu a few more words and then stood up to leave.

He has so much to do every day that it is not easy for him to find time to come to the steel plant.

Director Hu hurriedly escorted his superior out of the factory gate. After watching the superior's car drive away, he turned around and hurried to the cafeteria.

He found the canteen director and said seriously, "Director, there will be a lot of people coming to eat later, so you must prepare more food. Otherwise, there won't be enough food and it will be embarrassing."

The canteen director patted his chest and assured: "Director Hu, you can rest assured, I guarantee that everything will be arranged properly!"

Director Hu has always been confident in the canteen director's ability to do his job. After hearing what he said, he did not ask any more questions and turned back to his office.

The canteen director went straight to the kitchen, which was now steaming hot and several chefs were busy preparing daily meals.

The director cleared his throat and said loudly, "Everyone, stop for a moment and listen to me. We have a special mission today. The research lab has developed a new achievement, and Director Hu wants to celebrate for them. There will be many people coming to eat later, so everyone should work harder."

After hearing this, everyone nodded.

They were still very envious. To be invited by Director Hu to celebrate the success, he must have made some extraordinary contribution.

The director walked up to a plump chef wearing a clean apron and said with a smile, "Wait a moment, Master Huang, I'm going to trouble you."

Master Huang is famous for his superb cooking skills in the factory canteen, and most of the meals cooked in the factory are prepared by him.

After each cooking session, he would pack up some leftovers, sometimes with meat in them. This made other chefs very jealous, but they could only envy him as their cooking skills could not match his.

Master Huang nodded and said calmly: "Director, don't worry!"

He knew that this was both a sign of trust and a good opportunity to showcase his cooking skills.

He turned around and began to select helpers, his eyes scanning everyone in the kitchen.

The people he chose showed joy on their faces, while those who were not chosen sighed helplessly. Everyone knows that Master Huang is not a person who eats alone. Whenever there is leftover food, he will share it with everyone.

Although it may not contain meat, even vegetables, when fried by him, are full of oil and the taste is amazing.

Master Huang and his assistants acted quickly, opening the warehouse and picking out the freshest ingredients.

Master Huang picked up a piece of pork belly and looked at it carefully. The meat was firm and rosy in color. He nodded with satisfaction and put it aside for later use.

Then, he picked out fresh ribs, lively fish, and various green vegetables. Chef Huang first processed the pork belly. He placed the meat on the chopping board, picked up a sharp kitchen knife, and cut the pork belly into even-sized cubes with a few "clicks".

Then, the cut meat pieces were put into the pot and blanched. As the water temperature rose, a layer of foam gradually appeared on the water surface. Master Huang skillfully skimmed off the foam with a spoon, took out the meat pieces and drained the water.

He started the pan again, poured in a little oil, added onions, ginger and garlic to sauté, then poured the drained pork belly into the pan and kept frying. With the sound of "sizzling", the pork belly gradually turned golden and the fat slowly seeped out.

Master Huang added appropriate amounts of soy sauce, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon and other seasonings and continued to stir-fry so that each piece of meat was evenly colored.

Then, he poured in an appropriate amount of water, covered the pot, and simmered it over low heat. For a moment, the kitchen was filled with the rich aroma of braised pork.

When processing the ribs, Master Huang washes the ribs, cuts them into small pieces, and also puts them into the pot to blanch them to remove the fishy smell.

After taking it out, add ginger slices and scallion segments into the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the ribs and stir-fry until the surface is slightly yellow.

Next, he added potato cubes and stir-fried them together, then poured in appropriate amounts of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and a little white sugar to enhance the flavor.

After adding water to cover the ingredients, cover the pot and simmer over low heat. Soon, the aroma of the pork ribs and potatoes wafted out, making people around drool.

Over there, the helpers who were steaming fish were also working in an orderly manner under the guidance of Master Huang.

After cleaning the fresh fish, make a few cuts on the fish to make it easier to season it. Apply a layer of salt and cooking wine on the fish belly and body and marinate for a while.

Next, add an appropriate amount of water to the steamer, bring it to a boil over high heat, put the fish in the steamer, cover the pot, and steam it over high heat for about ten minutes. When the steaming time is up, the helper quickly opens the pot lid, takes out the steamed fish, and pours out the excess juice on the plate.

Spread shredded green onion on the fish and pour boiling hot oil on it. With a "sizzling" sound, the aroma of the shredded green onion will be instantly stimulated. Then pour steamed fish soy sauce on it, and a fresh and delicious steamed fish is ready.

Following the instruction of Master Huang, the chef who was stir-frying vegetables washed and cut the green vegetables into sections.

Master Huang personally stood in front of the stove, waited for the oil in the pot to heat up, added minced garlic to stir-fry, then poured in the vegetables and stir-fried quickly.

He is very skilled in cooking, and the vegetables are flipping up and down in the pot. After a while, the vegetables become juicy green. Chef Huang adds the right amount of salt to season, stirs it a few more times, and then quickly removes it from the pot and puts it on a plate.

Here, Director Hu led everyone in the research laboratory towards the small canteen.

Along the way, everyone was still excitedly discussing the air fryer and looking forward to the upcoming celebration party.

As Chen Guochang walked, he whispered to the people beside him: "I wonder what delicious food we can eat later. If Director Hu makes something, it must be something special."

Soon, everyone arrived at the small dining hall.

The small dining hall has been neatly arranged with tables and chairs placed in order.

Director Hu walked in, looked around, and then told Chef Huang to serve the dishes.

Since there were many people eating this time, Chef Huang specially prepared a few more dishes.

After a while, dishes with delicious looks, aroma and taste were served on the table.

Everyone in the laboratory was shocked to see such a rich variety of dishes.

On the table, the braised pork is bright red and attractive, emitting a sizzling greasy luster, the spare ribs stewed with potatoes is fragrant, and the potatoes are so soft and glutinous that they almost melt in your mouth.

The steamed fish is extremely tender. The hot oil poured on the fish allows the aroma of chopped green onions and steamed fish soy sauce to fully blend. The green vegetables are fried until they are juicy green and exude an enticing fragrance.

In addition, there are several plates of exquisite cold dishes, which are presented very exquisitely.

Chen Guochang's eyes widened and he exclaimed, "Director Hu, I didn't expect the factory's purchasing department to be so good and to be able to purchase so much meat?"

Everyone present nodded, marveling at the table full of delicious food.

In a period of relative scarcity of supplies, it was rare to have so much meat.

Director Hu smiled and said meaningfully: "Then you should thank Yimin."

Everyone present looked at each other in confusion.

Li Chongguang couldn't help but ask, "Director Hu, could it be that all this meat was purchased by Section Chief Zhou?"

Although the people present knew that Zhou Yimin worked in the Purchasing Department, they had never thought that he had such great abilities.

Director Hu smiled and explained: "A lot of the meat in the factory is purchased by Yimin!"

When everyone heard this, they were so shocked that they were speechless.

The way they looked at Zhou Yimin changed instantly. The slight contempt they had for Zhou Yimin had long since disappeared, replaced by full admiration and enthusiasm.

They realized that Zhou Yimin not only had unique ideas in scientific research, but also had extraordinary abilities in procurement.

Such a person will surely achieve great success in the future. There is no need to offend Zhou Yimin because of the so-called pride.

Everyone was thinking that since Zhou Yimin had such connections, they might need help from him in the future, so they had to quickly establish a good relationship with him.

Li Chongguang looked at Zhou Yimin and felt a little embarrassed.

He and Zhou Yimin were not familiar with each other, and he didn't know whether Zhou Yimin would agree if he asked him for help rashly.

But for the sake of his wife, he had to give it a try even if it was difficult.

Director Hu looked at everyone's expressions and said with a smile, "Everyone, let's eat first, otherwise the food will get cold and won't taste good."

Everyone came back to their senses and picked up their bowls and chopsticks. While tasting the delicious dishes, everyone praised Zhou Yimin.

Some people took the initiative to pick up food for Zhou Yimin, and some asked him about his purchasing experience. The scene was very lively.

Zhou Yimin also knew that their transformation was due to his purchasing ability, but it didn't make much difference to him.

If someone asks me for help, if I like him and the request is not excessive, it is not impossible to help him for the sake of being a colleague.

If it was Chen Guochang who came, Zhou Yimin would refuse without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)