The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

He Yuzhu didn't expect that his master would say that on his very first day here.

He Yuzhu nodded:

"okay!"

Then start preparing the dishes, side dishes, and seasonings.

Then heat the pan and add oil, all in one go.

The two dishes were ready in no time.

Then he placed it aside and said to Tian Zehua and Manager Gu:

"Master, Manager Gu, please have a taste!"

The two picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

Although Manager Gu doesn't know anything about cooking, he does have an appreciation for food.

After finishing his meal, Manager Gu nodded:

"Not bad, although you can't compare to Chef Tian, ​​you're still good enough to be a sous chef!"

It's important to understand that not everyone gets to eat the food cooked by Tian Zehua. When ordinary people come to eat, the second chef cooks for them.

As for Tian Zehua's cooking skills, only those in private rooms and high-ranking officials could afford to eat there.

And the prices are different too.

If Tian Zehua cooked all the meals for everyone, he would have been exhausted long ago.

Therefore, the second chef here also receives a salary.

Manager Gu said:

"Zhu Zi, from now on you will be the second chef, and your salary will be the same as other second chefs."

"Three hundred and thirty thousand, is that acceptable?"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Of course, why wouldn't I? My master and Manager Gu are giving me face, how could I possibly refuse!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Manager Gu said:

Let's all try it!

This is the rule. After all, it's not up to Manager Gu to decide who comes. In the culinary industry, skill is what matters.

No one expected that He Yuzhu would become the second chef after only three months as an apprentice.

No one believed it, and they all started eating.

Everyone was shocked when they tasted He Yuzhu's cooking; they never expected He Yuzhu to be so skilled.

It took only a few months to reach this level.

Although they were dissatisfied, they were all convinced, after all, the other party's skills were undeniable.

There's nothing I can do about it.

Seeing that no one said anything, Manager Gu then asked:

"Does anyone disagree?"

After hearing Manager Gu's words, no one stood up to object. Manager Gu said:

"Alright, if someone's cooking skills are as good as Zhu Zi's now, then they can also become a sous chef like Zhu Zi."

If Chef Hetian's culinary skills are the same, he can also become a head chef.

Here, there are no qualifications or anything like that; it's all about skill.

Since no one objects, Pillar, from today onwards you're the sous chef!

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let Master or Master Gu down!"

Manager Gu nodded, and then said:

"Everyone, get back to work!"

Then I went out with Tian Zehua...

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Relief of the Crowd

After they came out, Manager Gu said to Tian Zehua:

"Master Tian, ​​you're amazing! You've taught Zhuzi so quickly!"

Tian Zehua waved his hand:

"You've seen how long Zhu Zi has been here. I didn't teach him; he learned everything on his own."

When I cook, although I don't teach others, I don't hide anything from them either; I let everyone watch.

Although he's too busy to pay attention, He Yuzhu never misses a chance to watch me cook, no matter how busy he is.

He Yuzhu would watch over things, especially at the most crucial moments, which is why he made such rapid progress.

I never imagined there were people with such great talent. You know about Zhu Zi's situation. He's going back home this year to spend the Chinese New Year with me.

Then I tested his cooking skills, and I didn't expect him to improve so quickly.

Upon hearing Tian Zehua's words, Manager Gu said:

"The next one won't be so easy. If you can improve on it, then you'll truly be a gifted individual."

You'll be lucky to find it then!

Tian Zehua said:

"Everyone says that apprentices choose their masters, but sometimes it really is the masters who have to choose their apprentices. If all apprentices were as easy to manage as Zhu Zi!"

Manager Gu said with a smile:

"Alright, be happy now. Okay, let's get to work. You'll be busy for the next few days."

Several people have already made reservations for your dishes with me!

Tian Zehua said:

"In all these years, when have I ever made things difficult for you? Don't worry, as long as I know how, there's no problem!"

Manager Gu nodded:

"Alright, then I'll leave it to Master Tian!"

Tian Zehua gave Manager Gu face, so Manager Gu wouldn't take advantage of it.

Seeing Manager Gu and Chef Tian leave, the kitchen apprentices all said to He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, you're amazing!"

"That's right, Pillar, how did you do that?"

"That's amazing, only three months!"

……

He Yuzhu waved goodbye and then said:

"As you all know, I have a background in martial arts. My father is a chef, and I learned the skills from a young age."

Moreover, if my sister and I didn't have any income, we would starve to death, so my master did this out of pity for me!

After He Yuzhu finished speaking, no one else was envious. He Yuzhu was only fifteen years old, no, he would only be sixteen after the New Year.

Sixteen-year-old He Yuzhu, though already skilled in martial arts, had his father run off with another woman.

They threw away a half-grown boy and a five-year-old girl—no, now she's six.

That's really despicable. If He Yuzhu doesn't have some income, then the two of them really have no way to survive.

So after hearing He Yuzhu's explanation, everyone was less jealous and looked at him with sympathy, though they wouldn't say it aloud:

"That's right, Zhu Zi's martial arts skills started from childhood, unlike ours."

"Furthermore, Manager Gu also said that anyone with Zhu Zi's skills can become the second chef!"

"Zhu Zi relies on his skill!"

"that is!"

"That dish, without a doubt, is absolutely worthy!"

……

Everyone was saying this, and everyone knew in their hearts that if He Yuzhu didn't have this skill, it would be difficult for him to survive in this world.

You know, even though we're at peace now, in this day and age, it's easier for four or two people to eat than to have a meal.

If He Yuzhu and He Yu have no income, they will die, and people will just say how pitiful they are, but no one will help them.

After all, in this era, most people are struggling to survive.