In the 1970s, it started with contracting out communal dining.

Ignoring the flushed and pale faces of the purchasing department staff.

Chen Erzhu carried his lunchbox to the corner. Before he even sat down, he couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and take a bite.

The shredded pork and green peppers were mixed together and coated in a glistening sauce. They were still steaming hot because they were freshly stir-fried.

The aroma made Chen Erzhu swallow hard the moment he brought it to his nose.

Really fragrant!

He couldn't help but think to himself.

He quickly blew on it twice and then eagerly put the shredded green pepper and pork into his mouth.

"hiss……"

The piping hot shredded pork with green peppers instantly brought a burst of flavors: hot, tender, and fresh. Although the large mouthful of food made him shiver, he couldn't bear to spit it out.

His tongue struggled with the shredded meat; he chewed it twice and then swallowed it.

With just one bite, the shredded meat is so tender it seems to dance on your tongue. The aroma of green peppers blends perfectly with the meat juices, and the slight spiciness stimulates your taste buds. Mixed with the sauce, everything is just right. You can't stop eating it once you start.

"This is what you call eating, damn it!"

Chen Erzhu couldn't help but say something, then quickly took a bite of the mixed grain cornbread, picked up another chopstick of green pepper and shredded pork, stuffed it into his mouth, and ate it heartily.

The sight of him made Liu Dayou, who was in line, swallow hard.

Unable to resist any longer, Liu Dayou leaned half his body out from the line and peered into Chen Erzhu's lunchbox.

Upon seeing it, he was immediately shocked!

"Chef Chen made a new dish today?!"

Chen Erzhu, who was engrossed in eating, was startled and instinctively raised his hand to protect his rice bowl.

Looking up, I was surprised to see Liu Dayou approaching.

He held the lunchbox in his arms even tighter.

If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but if it were Liu Dayou... this kid really dares to steal!

"Stir-fried green peppers and pork! You'd better get back to the queue, or people behind you will push your way in!"

Chen Erzhu "kindly" offered a reminder.

Liu Dayou turned his head and saw that the few brats who were originally behind him had secretly moved forward.

He immediately shouted, "Get out of here! What are you pushing for! Can't you see that's my seat?!"

What a joke! Just looking at that stir-fried green pepper and pork makes his mouth water. If anyone dares to get there before him at this crucial moment, he'll fight them to the death.

Those few kids didn't dare to steal Liu Dayou's thunder. As soon as they saw that they had been called out, they immediately slunk back.

As the line slowly moved forward, Liu Dayou was extremely anxious.

Seeing that everyone at the front of the line had ordered shredded pork with green peppers and were happily carrying their lunchboxes, some left the cafeteria and others found a table to sit down and eat right there.

Liu Dayou was even more anxious. When would it be his turn?

There were about a dozen people ahead of us in the line, and we were just about to see hope.

But for some reason, he had a bad feeling, as if something was wrong.

Finally, it was Liu Dayou's turn.

He quickly leaned in through the window and handed over his enormous aluminum lunchbox.

At the same time, he grinned at Wang Xiuli, showing his big teeth: "Aunt Wang, um! Stir-fried green peppers and pork, yes, one serving, please!"

Wang Xiuli picked up a large ladle and scraped the bottom of the basin, leaving only a little thin soup with a few green pepper strips lying scattered in it.

She pointed at the bowl in front of her with a large ladle: "We're late! Let's eat earlier tomorrow! Take a look at the other two dishes, let's eat those!"

"Ah!" Liu Dayu almost cried when he heard this.

Wasn't he early enough?

How come they sold out so quickly!

Undeterred, I peered through the window, only to see a thin layer of broth at the bottom of the bowl.

Liu Dayou's face darkened, but he was still unwilling to give up. He actually reached out and grabbed the large basin, pouring the thin soup at the bottom directly into his lunchbox.

"Hey, you brat! What are you doing, grabbing at me!" Wang Xiuli was startled and quickly scolded him.

But Liu Dayou chuckled and shook the lunchbox in his hand, as if he had found a treasure.

"Hehe, even though they said they didn't have any, I scraped the bottom of the bowl and managed to make half!"

……

The people behind them in line were speechless.

Liu Dayou remained unmoved: "Aunt Wang! Give us another serving of Mapo Tofu and another serving of Spicy and Sour Shredded Vegetables!"

Wang Xiuli was also helpless. She quickly prepared food for this plague god and told him to get lost.

Liu Da had a look of delight on his face as he carried his lunchbox and started eating halfway there.

The aroma of shredded pork with green peppers made him let out a loud "Aww!"

"Wow! It smells so good!"

Judging by its posture, it looks like it's about to mutate!

The people ahead of Liu Dayou in line naturally looked at him with disdain, but those behind him all looked at him with envy.

Damn it, why wasn't I the one who snatched the basin just now!

That's it for real!

The remaining young people in the equipment department groaned in despair, wishing they had been the ones who had snatched the basin earlier.

But Wang Xiuli was already on guard against them inside the window. As soon as she saw these young men coming over, she immediately protected the basin in her hand.

"No one is allowed to follow Liu Dayou's example! What kind of behavior is that! A line leader, indeed!"

But once it's gone, it's gone. The remaining boys were helpless and could only each grab a little tofu and hot and sour shredded vegetables before slinking away.

Chen Wei was naturally unaware of the little incident that happened in the cafeteria.

He had just finished cleaning up his things in the cafeteria kitchen when Chen Jianguo dragged him away.

It's lunchtime right now, and it's not easy to find a quiet place.

Chen Jianguo pulled Chen Wei along, and after finally finding a quiet place, he stopped and said in a low voice.

"Your raise is on the way!"

"It's done?" Chen Wei was taken aback.

I thought that this matter would only get any progress after Wang Defa returned and after a lot of fighting.

Who knew that cooking a meal would turn out like this!

Then Chen Jianguo's face lit up with joy: "You've caught the director's eye, kid. He really liked the meal you cooked today! He specifically mentioned you at the dinner table, wanting to praise you, promote you, and give you a raise! You're lucky, kid!"

Chen Wei raised an eyebrow, recalling the long string of words he had overheard outside the private room.

This uncle of mine really went to great lengths for me, but he didn't take any credit for it.

Knowing about this matter, I can attest that Chen Jianguo played a crucial role in its creation.

Chen Wei smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle. You've gone to so much trouble."

Chen Jianguo originally wanted to say something more to Chen Wei, but he was stunned by what Chen Wei said.

He looked up at Chen Wei and saw genuine gratitude on his nephew's face.

This kid has really grown up and become sensible!

Chen Jianguo couldn't help but think to himself.

He reached out and patted Chen Wei on the shoulder, swallowing back the words of advice he was about to say.

He just smiled and said, "Do a good job! I believe in you!"

"Ugh!"

Chen Wei agreed, and the uncle and nephew exchanged a smile, everything understood without words.