Silly Zhu's Moving: The Old Neighbor's Nightmare

Chapter 162 Reception Activities

Liu Lan was feeling down just now, but as soon as she heard about needing help, she came over immediately.

I don't know what kind of pressure her family put on her, making her so focused on making money.

Taking on disciples is fine, but it'll require some maneuvering. Even if it's an ungrateful disciple, Sha Zhu wouldn't mind.

The most frightening thing in this era is being implicated.

Sha Zhu wouldn't take in some dubious individuals as his disciples.

In the end, something went wrong, and he got dragged into it too.

We're kind enough to pass on our culinary skills, but what if one of our disciples turns out to be a spy? We'll have nowhere to turn and won't be able to escape even if we wanted to.

There are a lot of people watching you, both openly and secretly. We'll have to find a way through Director Wang.

Or they could go to Director Wang of the neighborhood committee; at the very least, their political affiliation would have to pass Director Wang's test.

I wonder if Director Wang will get so angry he'll slap himself for making trouble for no reason.

Suppressing his thoughts, Sha Zhu waved to everyone and said...

"Quiet down, everyone, listen to me first," Sha Zhu said through gritted teeth after everyone had quieted down.

Director Wang definitely knows what this means. First, accept nominal disciples; as for how Director Wang will handle it, let him worry about it. At worst, he'll just get another scolding.

"Those who want to learn cooking and become my apprentices, you'd better find a way to contact Director Wang of the Nanluoguxiang Subdistrict Office."

I'll accept him if he agrees. But right now, I only accept disciples on a nominal basis.

As for why I sought out Director Wang, my home is right next to the neighborhood office, and Director Wang saw that I was too young to just randomly choose a disciple.

Zhang Long was the first and the last to do so without Director Wang's approval.

Anyone who wants to learn cooking from me in the future will have to get approval from Director Wang of the Nanluoguxiang Subdistrict Office.

The temporary workers and apprentices were dumbfounded when they heard this; what kind of operation was this?

Why do I need Director Wang's approval to become an apprentice and learn a skill?

Zhang Long and Liu Lan didn't care about any of that; all they wanted was to follow Sha Zhu and get a free meal.

"Who knows, if I work hard, my master might give me some money for running errands." This was the thought of disciple Zhang Long.

"That big idiot Sha Zhu, if there's an opportunity to make money, I definitely have to take advantage of it."

There's mutton soup to drink and braised meat to eat. As long as I can help out,

Not only can you get a free meal, but you might even be able to squeeze some money out of this big idiot.

"I must find a way to earn more money." This was Liu Lan's thought.

"He Yuzhu, Zhuzi, Master He, good Zhuzi, please take me with you." Liu Lan changed her usual carefree style and started to act coquettishly, tugging at Sha Zhu's sleeve.

Oh my god! Sha Zhu shuddered.

Who says that people of impeccable morals are acceptable these days? Liu Lan, who isn't even married yet, seduced Sha Zhu in the kitchen in front of everyone.

Sha Zhu couldn't stand this; he was only 17 after the New Year and still a virgin.

Although I have undergone martial arts training and the cleansing of my marrow by the divine water of the space, and am now in the prime of my life, I must remain chaste, not marry, and not entertain any improper thoughts.

Fortunately, it was in the kitchen, where everyone was familiar with each other. The temporary workers and apprentices only ran away when they saw things were getting out of hand.

Even his own disciples had disappeared without a trace. Aunt Liu and Master Yang leaned against the stove, watching the spectacle unfold.

Otherwise, if this happened on the street, even if they weren't arrested, they would still be cursed by passersby as a pair of adulterers.

"Alright, alright, you can go with Zhang Long then," Sha Zhu quickly shook off Liu Lan's entanglement.

"Master, I'm coming too!" Upon hearing Sha Zhu's words, Zhang Long suddenly appeared from some hidden corner and excitedly ran to Sha Zhu's side.

"So clueless! Fine, go ahead, but do you have to treat her like this?" Liu Lan was secretly pleased that she had managed to get Sha Zhu to agree to let her go with her through a little manipulation.

With a flick of his hand, he casually left Sha Zhu's side under everyone's gaze and went off to do his own work.

After sending his apprentice away, Sha Zhu brewed himself a cup of tea and sat down to chat and drink with Master Yang.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Sha Zhu was resting in the small storeroom of the kitchen canteen when his disciple Zhang Long ran into the storeroom and shook Sha Zhu awake.

"Master, the cafeteria manager is looking for you."

Sha Zhu's drowsy eyes immediately opened. "Where is it?"

"I was chatting with Squad Leader Zhao by the stove. I heard Director Zhang ask where you were, so I ran over to let you know," Zhang Long said.

"Fine, I was actually planning to punish you, but you didn't even make me tea all morning, I had to do it myself."

"I'll let you off the hook since you at least reminded me." Sha Zhu stood up and hurriedly left the small warehouse.

Zhang Long thought for a moment and realized that he had indeed forgotten to make tea for his master that morning.

I was so excited about my mentor taking me on assignments and learning more cooking skills that I forgot everything else.

"I shouldn't have done that," Zhang Long thought, giving himself a light slap. "I must never forget this."

When Director Zhang saw Sha Zhu coming out of the small warehouse, he quickly grabbed Sha Zhu and said...

"Zhu Zi, the factory is having a party tomorrow, and the factory manager has agreed to buy a few sheep to improve the workers' meals."

You need to make some braised food tomorrow, and work with Squad Leader Zhao.

The logistics director has already allocated the funds and told me to arrange for the sheep to be bought myself. Is everything alright on your end?

"Um, Director Zhang, how many sheep are you planning to buy?" Sha Zhu asked.

"With a factory this big, would buying five sheep be enough?" Director Zhang asked after a moment's thought.

Sha Zhu thought for a moment and figured that if a sheep could yield 30 kilograms of pure meat, it could supply up to 600 people. He could start working on it tomorrow morning.

Five sheep would be about right, but the taste would be lacking. If you're going to cook it, at least make it taste better.

Simply smash the lamb bones to extract the flavorful marrow; one lamb could easily feed twice as many people.

Although each person gets a little less meat, with some offal, cornbread, steamed buns, and stew from a large pot, three sheep are more than enough.

Since Director Zhang mentioned five sheep, who cares? It's not our own money anyway; the workshop workers will benefit.

Why not? Considering this, he concealed his true intentions. Silly Pillar said,

"Director Zhang, the longer this mutton soup is simmered, the more nutritious it becomes."

I'm afraid we won't have enough time if we start tomorrow morning. Could you arrange for someone to help me? I'll work the night shift tonight.

They start working late into the night and then get busy preparing the braised food in the morning, ensuring they won't miss the lunch break for the workers and the factory staff.

Director Zhang was very happy to hear that Sha Zhu had volunteered to work the night shift, and patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder, saying...

"Okay, I didn't expect Master He to be so considerate. I'll buy a few sheep before I leave work, so it won't keep you busy tonight."

"In that case, you can take the early shift and come back in the evening. You can decide who to arrange to work the night shift with you."

“Master, it’s me,” Zhang Long, who followed behind, quickly stepped forward and said.

"Director Zhang, is there a night shift allowance?" Liu Lan asked.

"Yes, if the leaders are satisfied with tomorrow's hospitality, we'll give you an extra day of work, and you'll receive a bonus accordingly," Director Zhang encouraged.

“Then I’ll work the night shift too,” Liu Lan quickly interjected.

"I can also work the night shift," several temporary workers and apprentices said eagerly.

Director Zhang looked at Sha Zhu and asked, "Are two people enough to assist you?"

“That’s enough, that’s enough,” Sha Zhu hurriedly replied.

Director Zhang pointed to Liu Lan and Zhang Long and said, "Then it's the two of you." Director Zhang then looked at Liu Lan and said, "How can a woman like you come over tonight?"

"Let Zhang Long pick me up. His house isn't far from mine. When he passes by my house on his way back, I'll just tell him where my house is."

"Alright, you can make your own arrangements. Be careful on the road at night. If you can't make it, you can come before dark."

"You three should go home early, make arrangements, and tell your families so they don't worry," Director Zhang said before leaving the kitchen.

Sha Zhu gave the two a few instructions, said goodbye to Squad Leader Zhao, and then left the kitchen in a hurry, ignoring Liu Lan and Zhang Long.

I have to collect rainwater today, because school starts tomorrow.

It's only a little past 2 PM now. I'll ride my bicycle to the vicinity of the Changdian Temple Fair, put on the backpack from my spatial storage, and then go shopping at the fair.