Chapter 145 Master Quan's Request In addition, Zhang Jianshe also learned about other "actions" in Zhoujiazhuang. He believed that this was a very bold attempt, and if successful, it might allow Zhoujiazhuang to enter the ideal "communism". Zhoujiazhuang can serve as a pilot and once successful, it can be promoted. Zhou Yimin shook his head and made it clear to Zhang Jianshe that he didn't want to get involved. All he wanted to do was to make the people around him, or the circle around him, better things. Seeing Zhou Yimin's concerns, Zhang Jianshe could understand. Since Zhou Yimin had no intention in that regard, he would not cause trouble for Zhou Yimin. He would not spread rumors about Zhou Yimin's "layout" in Zhoujiazhuang. In the past two years, he also felt that the wind direction was not right. No matter what, it's better to have less trouble than more. He even thought that if he stopped doing research, it would be a good choice to retire in Zhoujiazhuang. He was very optimistic about the future of Zhoujiazhuang. "Uncle Zhang, let's go back! It should be time for lunch." Zhou Yimin said with a smile.
When we got back to the door, the dishes were served. Because there was a shed at the door, it wouldn't be too hot, and the old men and women took their seats one after another. Because there were 9 tables to be set up this time, there was no room inside the house, so they simply held the banquet in the open space at the door. Zhou Xuqiang had people set up the awning early. Zhang Jianshe and his family sat together with Zhou Yimin’s grandparents and others. The old branch secretary sat at two tables with the respected people in the village. Luo Dapeng, Li Youde and the third uncle's family sat together. Zhou Dazhong and other people who came to help sat at two more tables. The rest were occupied by other old men and women. The lunch was simple, mainly consisting of fish, shrimp, and cured duck. Zhou Yimin was really tired of eating the cured duck, so he simply asked Master Quan to prepare it for him, intending to take this opportunity to get rid of it. There were more fish and shrimp, so I divided some of them up. The rest was enough for dinner in the evening. In addition to the dishes, there are 2 bottles of wine on each table. Although there were not many dishes, for many people, this was something they could only eat during the Chinese New Year, and even their families didn't have such a sumptuous meal during the Chinese New Year. Everyone present knew the rules, and even if they wanted to eat a lot, they still behaved in a restrained manner, and their eating manners were not ugly. Since this is a birthday banquet for the old lady, it is inevitable to say a few auspicious words to her while eating. "Uncle, let's clink glasses too." Zhang Jianshe raised his glass and said to Zhou Yimin's grandfather. This hit the old man's heart, and he smiled and said, "Good! Jianshe! In my opinion, don't leave tonight, go back tomorrow. Didn't Yimin say that? Let's watch a movie tonight. Although our house is not big, it can accommodate several of you. " Zhang Yu and the others' eyes lit up: "Brother Yimin, are there movies showing in the village tonight?" To be honest, they wanted to stay here for a day or two, since they didn't have classes tomorrow. Although they grew up in the city, they didn't go to the movies very often. Young people, who doesn’t want to watch a movie? It can even be said that almost everyone in this era likes to watch movies. Moreover, they really like this house, and the room is indeed big enough to live in. The bed, cabinets, etc. in the room are not enough no matter how they look at them. They really want to go back and ask their parents to make the same for them.
Not only the room, but also the bathroom is really convenient. You know, even if they live in the city, they have to go to public toilets, which are dirty and smelly. Especially on such a hot day, going to the toilet is simply a torture. Zhou Yimin nodded: "Yes! I have found a projectionist to show two shows tonight. Uncle Zhang, if you are not busy, you might as well stay overnight. Although the evening meal will start early, the sun will probably be setting by the time you are full, so it is not safe to go back.” "Mr. Zhang, how about staying for one night?" Seeing that Zhou Yimin's family tried their best to keep him, and his wife and daughter also wanted to stay for one night, Zhang Jianshe had no choice but to nod. He would just go back early tomorrow. "Fine!" Zhang Yu and the others immediately smiled happily. Zhou Yimin left his seat for a while and went to the table of Chef Quan and his friends to toast them. He had to be polite when he invited them to come from far away to cook. "Master Quan, thank you all for your hard work today. I'll drink first as a sign of respect, and you can enjoy as you please." Master Quan and others naturally stood up and drank a glass as well. "Yimin, I want to discuss something with you." Master Quan took the opportunity to speak. "You say!" "It's just that I think he has a talent for cooking, so I want him to learn from me for a few years." As soon as these words came out, Zhou Xuqiang and his wife looked over with eager eyes. If it were them, they would have agreed long ago. If they missed such a good opportunity, they might miss it for the rest of their lives. But in this matter, they had to listen to Yimin. Zhou Yimin was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that he would be favored by Master Quan just when he came. "It's an honor for that kid to be favored by Master Quan. However, he is still a little young, so I plan to let him study for a few years first. How about this! If Master Quan still favors that kid, I will let him prepare the apprenticeship gift, how about that?" Whether you learn to cook or not, you have to study for several years. Even if you don’t know how to read, it’s easy to become a chef in the future. The upper limit is not high. Master Quan nodded: "Okay, that's settled then." Master Quan also agreed with Lai Lai, who had only studied for a few years, as no one wanted his disciple to be illiterate. Besides, as Zhou Yimin said, Lai is still young. It is really unnecessary for him to enter the industry so early. Zhou Xuqiang and his wife immediately stood up, pulled the Laicai who was still eating, and walked to this table, sincerely thanking Chef Quan. In this way, they no longer need to worry about the future of their family's Laicai. "Master Quan, I'd like to toast you three cups. Please feel free to drink as you wish." Zhou Xuqiang said. Zhou Yimin was speechless and thought to himself: Are you sure you are not here to drink for free? Master Quan smiled, touched Laicai's head, and said, "Study hard for a few years, and then learn to cook from me." Although Lai Cai has not officially started school yet, he really doesn't want to go to school. His brother goes to school, but the food is not as good as at home, and he also has to do homework. How nice it would be to just learn how to cook! Then you can cook whatever you want to eat. So he asked, "Can I not study?" Zhou Yimin glanced at him and said, "No, if your grades are too bad, Master Quan won't accept you. He doesn't want such a stupid kid."
Master Quan smiled but said nothing, thinking to himself: I don’t have such high requirements. However, he would definitely be happier if he had a disciple who was good at studying! After being frightened by Zhou Yimin, Lai decided to study hard so that he could learn how to cook in the future. Everyone enjoyed the meal very much, especially the shrimps, which were the first time for many people to eat. They knew that the real feast was yet to come. After eating, the old man took out the good tea Zhou Yimin gave him and brewed two pots, under the pretext of helping everyone get rid of their greasy feeling. But those who understand him know that this old man is showing off again. (End of this chapter)