Chapter 278: Sha Zhu's Request for Help

Tianfu Food Boat.

This is a Sichuan restaurant, not Shandong cuisine.

But when he learned that Wang Jianye had published a book, the head chef, Chef Qian, sent someone to buy a copy.

Tianfu Food House's head chef Gao Qianjin and head chef Li Hui are studying together the book "Classics of Shandong Cuisine" written by Wang Jianye.

"It's so well written, it's enough to be used as a textbook for cooking Shandong cuisine."

"Yes, it is detailed and concise, and the description is clear. Apprentices can use it to learn how to cook dishes, and chefs who have some basic knowledge can use it to improve their cooking skills."

"It's a pity that this recipe book only contains Shandong cuisine, and does not include Sichuan cuisine, which is the main specialty of Tianfu Food House."

"..."

……

In the Xiyuan kitchen.

Fang Zhilang bought a copy of Shandong Cuisine Classics for Master Cheng. "Master, look, this is the book published by Master Wang."

Knowing that it was written by Wang Jianye, Master Cheng couldn't wait to put down the enamel pot in his hand and take the book.

Turn to the first page.

Excited heart, trembling hands.

Master Cheng looked at the contents of the book with surprise, his eyes filled with endless joy:
"Yes, that's what Master Wang taught me. Oh my, Master Wang even wrote down all his specialties in this book, and it's so detailed..."

Master Cheng touched the book like a treasure.

This puzzled Fang Zhilang, "Master, why are you so excited? Didn't Master Wang just publish a recipe book? There are plenty of such things on the market."

"Can their writings compare to Master Wang's? Master Wang's book can be used as a textbook on Shandong cuisine!"

"Is it so powerful?"

Fang Zhilang was surprised. When he bought it, he just flipped through it casually without looking at it carefully. After he came back, he gave it directly to Master Cheng.

Now hearing Master Cheng's high praise for this book, I couldn't help but lean aside and read the contents of the book carefully.

After reading the first dish, Fang Zhilang suddenly realized why Master Cheng gave such a high evaluation of this book.

"Master, this book written by Master Wang is so good!"

"Otherwise, how can I dare to say that this book can be used as a textbook for Shandong cuisine!"

Master Cheng said with emotion: "Master Wang is not only skilled, but also very good at teaching, and he is not shy about his skills. I think he will definitely become a famous Shandong cuisine master."

……

After completing the manuscript of "Classics of Shandong Cuisine" in April, Wang Jianye began writing his second book, "Classics of Sichuan Cuisine".

By the end of May, Wang Jianye had spent nearly two months to finish writing the book "Classics of Sichuan Cuisine".

Immediately send it to the book management department for review and publication.

The royalties Wang Jianye received were not a one-time payment, but a share of the profits.

He gets 5 percent of every book he writes sold.

It may seem that the income from each book is not much, but when accumulated, it is still a considerable income.

At the end of each year, the publishing house would send the royalties to Wang Jianye.

After returning from the publishing house, Wang Jianye rode his bicycle back to the private courtyard in front of the door.

In March, Wang Jianye asked Master Zhang, who did odd jobs, to build a toilet for him in the yard. It was completed and ready for use in April.

In addition, in April, Wang Jianye built a cucumber rack in the open space in the yard.

By July and August in summer, cucumbers will start to pop out from the cucumber racks.

By then, when Wang Jianye wanted to eat cucumbers, he could just pick them, wash them and eat them. It was very convenient.

Make the noodles, and when they are served in the bowl, it is still in time to pick cucumbers, they are fresh.

When planting, Wang Jianye did not use chemical fertilizers, nor did he use his own fertilizers. After all, the open space in the yard was close to the houses where he lived, and using his own fertilizers would have a smell.

In the future, when he moves to a bigger yard with more open space, Wang Jianye will not plant flowers or trees, but fruits and vegetables that he often eats.

For example, cucumbers, bean sprouts, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cauliflower, spinach, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, leeks, etc.

I choose to grow my own vegetables not to save money.

But for fun.

The Chinese people have the gene for farming in their bones.

If you have the time, money and opportunity, who wouldn't want to clear out a piece of land in your own yard and plant the fruits and vegetables you often eat?

There is no need to use chemical fertilizers if you eat it yourself.

The yard is big enough and far away from the house, so I can use my own fertilizer.

This is called organic fertilizer. The fruits and vegetables grown with it are safer to eat than those grown with chemical fertilizers.

Today is the weekend, and it is Wang Jianye's turn to rest.

In the morning, he submitted the book "Classics of Sichuan Cuisine" for review.

At noon, I returned to No. 95 Nanluoguxiang and cooked a good meal at home.

After eating and drinking at home, Sha Zhu invited Wang Jianye to his home in the Central Court for some advice.

In January, Chef Xu of Cuihualou wanted to poach Wang Jianye, so he started with Sha Zhu.

It took two months, until March.

Seeing that he couldn't poach Wang Jianye, Chef Xu gave up the idea completely and kicked the useless Sha Zhu out of Cuihua Building.

In April, Sha Zhu, through the introduction of Yi Zhonghai, entered the canteen of Lou’s Steel Rolling Mill and worked as an assistant chef.

"Brother Wang, I'm working as a kitchen helper in the steel mill cafeteria, and it's really hard.

You don't know, there are so many people in the canteen kitchen, and everyone can give me a cold shoulder.
Humph, wait and see, once I have mastered my skills, I will apply to work in other canteens and stop playing with them."

Sha Zhu and Wang Jianye walked along, complaining.

Lou’s Steel Rolling Mill is a large factory with many workers and three canteens.

Sha Zhu invited Wang Jianye over this time to learn about cooking and improve his cooking skills, as he was planning to change jobs and transfer to one of the other two canteens.

Wang Jianye agreed and gave him some pointers, which benefited him greatly.

"Thank you, Brother Wang, I figured it out!"

Sha Zhu was very grateful.

The cooking problem that had troubled him for a long time finally found the answer in Wang Jianye's answer.

This way, his cooking skills can improve a little.

"I'll practice a little more, and when my skills improve I'll be transferred. Then I won't have to endure the bullying of those bastards anymore."

Sha Zhu is not the kind of person who is willing to suffer injustice.

"Brother Wang, please don't leave tonight. I'll prepare some side dishes and a bottle of Fenjiu. How about we have a few drinks?"

"I'm not free tonight. I have to go to a house in Nanwenchang Hutong to cook."

Wang Jianye shook his head.

Sha Zhu said helplessly and enviously: "Brother Wang, your cooking skills are really great. As long as customers eat the dishes you cook once, they will recognize you as a person.
Hey, Brother Wang, if you open a restaurant in the future, how popular will it be?

Tsk tsk, I think it is definitely better than the current Fengze Garden.

When that time comes, Brother Wang, I will come to work for you, so please don’t reject me.”

Wang Jianye smiled and said, "Okay, if that day comes, you can come to my restaurant if you want."

(End of this chapter)