Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Secretary Nie signed his name on Xu Damao's application report with a flourish.

The names of Li Huaide and Yang Ligong are also on it.

In other words, all three leaders of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill agreed to Xu Damao's application report.

The position of projectionist is very special. Not only are there few people, but it is also a very valuable job. It is a scarce job in any factory.

The six projectionists from Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill were recruited after the factory leaders begged and pleaded with them.

Now Xu Damao is taking the initiative to mentor apprentices, and the factory leaders are wholeheartedly in favor, saying that people become more enlightened after making progress.

Xu Damao has such a great sense of awareness!

After the news spread, the factory was not exactly in an uproar, but it was certainly a hot topic of discussion.

In particular, the projectionists from the factory went directly to Xu Damao's office and started cursing at him!

One of the older men looked at Xu Damao with a hint of disappointment:

"Da Mao, your father and I are of the same generation. What you've done is outrageous. Don't you know that teaching a disciple can lead to the disciple starving in return?"

"We have no problem with you taking on one or two apprentices, but you're taking on ten at once? Are you planning to teach them and then kick us out?"

Xu Damao quickly stopped him from continuing, his tone no longer as gentle as before. Who knew how many people were squatting outside the office, waiting to see him make a fool of himself?

"Hold on, you all don't need to be so nervous. Our factory will have more than 30,000 employees in the future, what's wrong with having a few more projectionists?"

"As for the idea that a disciple starved his master to death, that's an outdated idea."

"Did Director Li Jiuzhou starve to death after training so many master chefs? Did Section Chief He Yuzhu starve to death?"

"A new society needs new customs. You come to my office and make a scene without considering the consequences. Do you really think I, Xu Damao, have a good temper?"

"Let me tell you, don't think too highly of yourselves. If you can do it, then do it; if you can't, then get out of here right now. I can get a few projectionists anytime, anywhere."

Xu Damao smiled at this point:

"If all else fails... hehe, I can always go back to my old ways!"

"The Party Secretary and the Factory Director have both approved this matter. As for your opinions... heh, who the hell do you think you are, babbling on and on to me!"

"In this small territory of the propaganda department, dragons coil up for me, tigers lie down for me!"

"I'm only speaking to you politely because we're all old acquaintances. Cooperate well in the future, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Go on out if you have nothing else to do!" Xu Damao waved his hand.

With his horizons broadened, Xu Damao naturally wouldn't get entangled with this group too much. If they obeyed, he would use them; if they disobeyed, he would not only use them but also make things difficult for them!

It must be said that Xu Damao has made tremendous progress!

The deputy head of the propaganda department held real power, and his words carried weight. After the projectionists returned home, they dared not speak loudly anymore.

Because things are different now, they can no longer use their skills to manipulate their superiors.

Now my direct supervisor can show movies all by himself, and things can still be done without them. How the hell am I supposed to control things?

It's precisely because learning to project movies is too easy that they have no way to control Xu Damao, even if they resign directly.

Give Xu Damao a few months to train a group of projectionists.

It can be said that Xu Damao can really do whatever he wants, and he has great potential!

Of course, there are thresholds to learning how to project movies; it's best to have a relatively high level of education.

Too low won't do. These days, projectionists are needed to act as hosts and give vivid explanations before and after a movie screening.

If you can't read a single word, you should go farm.

The steel mill's broadcast also announced that high school graduates would be given priority for projectionist apprentices, while primary school graduates would be barely enough.

In an instant, countless people spread the word.

Being a projectionist, one of the eight key professions, is such a desirable job.

She dresses impeccably normally, which is fine, but she also has a certain prestige when it comes to dating, making her the kind of person who gets priority when choosing a partner. She's very attractive, okay?

Xu Damao was directly summoned for a meeting by leaders from various departments within the factory.

I'm not doing this for any other reason than to recommend that my younger relatives learn how to project movies.

Why is being a projectionist such a desirable job?

Another factor is that they are called or identify as cultural workers, which gives them an extra advantage when it comes to promotion and important positions for cadres!

That's why leaders recommend their good-for-nothing nephews and nieces to be projectionists. They didn't have the opportunity before, but now that it's right in front of them, they'll definitely put in their best effort.

Therefore, Xu Damao became a hot commodity, and various forces were looking for him.

Xu Damao was experiencing both pain and joy, as the number of people seeking him out far exceeded the expected ten slots.

His head was about to explode, the key was that he dared not offend any of them, the lowest level of which was a deputy director-level leader who came to him.

Although those section-level cadres were also tempted, once they saw that the leaders had taken action, what was the point of them doing anything?

What if I manage to get a spot but the leader doesn't? Will I still be able to advance my career?

The issue now isn't about securing spots for one's own children or nephews; it's about figuring out how to get those spots from Xu Damao for the leadership.

If you know all this but still don't take action, what will your superiors think and say?

If something happens to me, you'll have to watch over me, right?

Okay, I'll keep an eye on things if you need anything from now on...

Xu Damao had no choice; he lacked the ability to balance the various forces, so he reluctantly went to Li Jiuzhou.

In Li Jiuzhou's office, Xu Damao pleaded with him:

"Brother Zhou, you have to help me! I'm just a lowly deputy section chief, and now all the big leaders are trying to get a talk with me."

"My back isn't strong enough!"

Silly Pillar, smoking a cigarette, mocked:

"Da Mao, you're the one who caused this mess. Now that you can't handle it, you come to my senior brother for advice. You're really something."

"You can make the decision, but you came empty-handed and even smoked my cigarettes. I really don't know what to say to you."

Xu Damao blushed at Sha Zhu's words, realizing he hadn't thought of that in his haste, and quickly apologized:

"I was in such a rush that I forgot, I'm so sorry, Brother Zhou." She finished speaking and rolled her eyes at Sha Zhu.

"You... forget it, I can't be bothered with you..."

Sha Zhu's eyes widened:

"Hey, you bastard, Xu Damao, you're asking for it, aren't you? Don't think that just because you're a deputy section chief I won't dare to beat you up. I'm a section chief, one rank higher than you!"

Li Jiuzhou smiled at Sha Zhu:

"Alright, Zhu Zi, I'm still here. You dare to hit someone in front of me."

But...hehe...when I'm not around, you can punch me however you want!

Sha Zhu laughed smugly: "Haha, senior brother, you're the one who speaks the best. That's exactly right."

"Da Mao, did you hear that? I'm going to beat you up when no one's around. It's been so long since I've beaten you, I've almost forgotten what it feels like."

Xu Damao shuddered in fright and put on a fawning smile:

"Hey brothers, stop fooling around. I give up, okay? Let's talk serious."

Sha Zhu just blurted it out:

"Da Mao, what's so difficult about this? Just write another report and add a few more spots."

"Anyway, you're just training apprentices. It doesn't matter who the apprentices are. Just push it to the boss. You don't have the ability to do that."

Xu Damao thought it made sense, so he looked at Li Jiuzhou.

Li Jiuzhou largely agreed:

"Da Mao, what Zhu Zi said makes sense. Even if you're training apprentices, the competition has reached a point where you can't control it anymore. Just pass it on to the leaders, and they'll balance the various forces themselves."

Xu Damao nodded:

"Then let's do this. I'll host a dinner tonight, how about the three of us have a few drinks?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jiuzhou frowned, then suddenly spoke:

"I haven't had my chef's cooking in a long time, I kind of miss it..."

Xu Damao understood immediately. Being a shrewd and calculating person, he patted his chest and assured him:

"Brother Zhou, leave it to me. I'm sure Chef Tie Long will be cooking for us tonight!"

Li Jiuzhou gave Xu Damao an approving smile:

"So it's settled then?"

"It's settled then!" Xu Damao affirmed.

At this moment, Sha Zhu gave Xu Damao an embarrassed smile and patted him on the shoulder:

"Ahem... Da Mao... don't let my master know that it's just the two of us who want to eat his cooking!"

Xu Damao's eyes lit up after hearing this. He looked at Li Jiuzhou and then at Shazhu, as if he had discovered something extraordinary.

These two brothers are trying to overthrow the Heavenly Gang!