Chapter 009: The Drama Queen

Spicy potato cubes are a famous dish in Su cuisine. Due to their affordability and excellent quality, they enjoy a very high sales volume

The fat man is at a loss for tears; how did I end up as the one doing the dirty work?

Zhou Dong nodded slightly without a smile, his expression cold and stern. The more Sister Guan looked, the more she liked him, and her explanation became even more detailed: "Both potatoes and lotus roots are ingredients that tend to be muddy. If they can be washed in a basin of water, it saves the trouble of changing the water."

Is it true or are you just putting on a show

You can definitely do it, Simida

However, the water pool in our vegetable department is limited, and during busy times, not everyone can occupy the pool. Therefore, it is necessary to wash the vegetables in a basin, changing the water repeatedly.

Since Sister Guan has said this, what else can the fat person say? They can only obediently step aside and watch Zhou Dong's performance

A handsome man who works diligently is even more irresistible

After letting the water run for a few minutes, Zhou Dong nodded slightly, signaling the chubby man to continue filling the basin. Soon, more than half a basin of clear water was poured in. The chubby man turned off the convenient faucet connected to the end of the hose and lifted half a bag of potatoes, preparing to pour them into the basin.

The young man who was originally supposed to provide assistance suddenly transformed into an expert, which left Sister Guan feeling somewhat unaccustomed

The overweight individual also noticed that someone like him, lacking in looks and carrying extra weight, must exert more effort. The evaluation during the internship period is extremely important, as Sister Guan holds the power of life and death over him

So you come from within the door? Very well, I shall comply with your wishes

The drama queen sister also likes it

Not to mention that the Jiangsu cuisine hall of Jiuzhou Ding Shi occupies an entire floor, boasting one thousand four hundred and eighty-eight seats and thirty-six private rooms. The quantity of potatoes consumed daily is considerable, and there is no need for the front hall waitresses to place orders; preparations must be made in advance. It is likely that several hundred pounds of potatoes are needed each day as a base, and if calculated at fifty pounds per bag, at least a dozen bags would be required.

When the panting fat man returned, Sister Guan was patiently imparting her experience to Zhou Dong: "Xiao Zhou, the water station is not an easy job. Various vegetables and meats must be thoroughly cleaned, and each has its own method of washing.

If water is used to rinse directly, tap water may seep into the inner layers of the potato

Pan Ke stood by, wiping the sweat from his brow, and the more he listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. Sister Guan was being too considerate of Zhou Dong, a newcomer who had just arrived, to occupy a water tank

Seeing the fat man pull the hose and pour it into the basin, Zhou Dong quickly intervened, grabbing the front end of the hose and directing it towards the crisscrossing water channels on the ground. While releasing the water, he bent down to sniff the scent of the water.

Sister Guan clearly does not feel sorry for this internship dog that is both black and chubby, and the masters at each pool are even less likely to feel sorry for him. At most, they might lend a helping hand, which has already made Pan Ke feel the warmth of spring.

Sister Guan smiled and nodded at Zhou Dong, then turned around to start giving orders to the poor chubby guy: "That... Pan Ke, right? You are responsible for fetching and changing water for Zhou Dong. You can help out a bit, right?"

Zhou Dong pressed down on the fat man's hand: "If you let it fall like this, it will bruise the potato skin, affecting the quality of the ingredients. Let go, I will get it myself"

Zhou Dong's movements are extremely skillful; every time he reaches into the sack, he can accurately feel out two to three potatoes. He gently rubs them with both hands, and the dirt covering the surface of the potatoes falls away...! ... His actions are graceful and fluid, and they appear very natural, as if the wind is passing through the forest, causing ripples on the lake's surface, a result of nature's own design!

Buddy, you shouldn't use me as a stepping stone to show off. We are all just interns, so why the rush to compete with each other?

However, Xiao Zhou, as a newcomer, I have to take care of you. I can allocate a water basin for you, and you can follow Sister Guan to wash in the water basin.

Well

When cleaning the mud off, whether using hands or a brush, it is inevitable that some damage will occur to the potato skin, and even the most skilled vegetable washer cannot completely avoid this

Everyone has no objections, and Pan Ke is even less daring to voice any opinions, so we just have to bear with it

Sister Guan stared at Zhou Dong, who was so serious that he could make even peeling a potato seem like an art form, and was left in a daze.

Zhou Dong shook his head: "No need, Sister Guan. Although it seems simple to remove the mud from the potatoes, it is actually not the case.

Now even Sister Guan has some doubts, could it be that this little handsome guy is just a drama queen

Listen to Zhou Dong

It has an artistic flair

Oh, my family runs a restaurant

He is known to be scraping the dirt off the surface of the potato, while those who are unaware might think he is a skilled expert delicately handling walnuts or prayer beads... Moreover, he works at a moderate pace, breathing in sync with the earth and resonating with the universe...

Is it really true? Is it that exaggerated? It can now be basically concluded that this pretty boy is just putting on a show. He can't even pour the water from washing a potato into the basin; what kind of rule is that?

It is ready

will ... ...

Do not put the water into the basin just yet, as the water in Chudu has a high alkalinity. This water pipe has not been used for an entire night, so there may be sediment of water scale. Additionally, the rubber hose you brought has also not been used for a night, which may result in a rubbery taste. Therefore, it is necessary to rinse for five minutes first to ensure that it will not affect the quality of the vegetables

Do not be misled by the fact that overweight individuals are often not well-received in public and are generally the targets of bullying from school to society; at home, they are indeed the apple of their parents' eyes

The water platform area of our Jiuzhou Ding Shi is not a place for women to linger. Is it easy for Sister Guan? After all, she can be considered an old apricot blossom in the Su cuisine kitchen. It's rare for her to be happy, so why not accommodate her and let her have a moment of satisfaction?

It is better not to turn the potatoes over, as it saves me some effort

Let us talk about washing potatoes. Our task at the washing station is to rinse them, remove the dirt, and not peel them. Peeling is the responsibility of the cutting board, and preparing the ingredients is the job of the assistant. What we need to do is to wash the potatoes thoroughly with their skins on, ensuring that the cutting board finds no faults whatsoever.

Are there still axioms in this world, is there still justice? We are all interns, so why is there such a significant disparity?

Complaining inwardly, yet having to wear a smile on my face, my movements are even more agile than those of a puppy snatching food from a nest. Who could believe that this is a person who has just successfully "lost weight" but still weighs 210 pounds?

Ake, you must work hard, work hard, yes!

Watching the overweight man bring over a large basin and drag a long water hose, with a pitiful posture as he squats to release the water, Zhou Dong had no intention of lending a hand. He had little interest in such a simple task as changing water; if it weren't for the fact that washing vegetables could enhance his skills and benefit his recovery, he wouldn't have developed an affinity for this kind of "rough work"

Stop, this cannot be done this way

A man who works diligently is the most charming

The water quality in our region is hard and has a high alkalinity, which affects the taste of the potatoes and ultimately directly impacts the appearance of the dish

Suddenly feeling a bit restless, Zhou Dong frowned secretly. This illness is too troublesome; it seems he must start washing the vegetables as soon as possible. He casually made up a reason to brush it off.

Sister Guan's pool only has half a bag left, so the burden on the other pools naturally becomes heavier. Strange glances come from various odd angles, and when they see Zhou Dong dressed in work clothes, everyone suddenly understands and expresses their utmost sympathy for Sister Guan. Well, if I were to bring along a delicate new girl, I would also be worried about her getting tired.

Sister Guan's tone brooks no dissent

I just checked, and we are using the Gaoyuan red-skinned potatoes. This type of potato has a thin skin and a delicate texture, which is even comparable to the potatoes from Sichuan Province

Therefore, I still choose to wash with a basin of water, and it is best to wash by hand, as this is the most perfect operation

Oh, Xiao Zhou, you have learned how to wash vegetables, and you know quite a bit, don't you

The chubby man was quite suspicious that this pretty boy was just putting on an act. However, Sister Guan's eyes lit up as she looked up and down at Zhou Dong; the handsome young man seemed to be more than just easy on the eyes.

Pan Ke, swallowing tears in silence, secretly vowed: "I must work hard to become a pretty boy... Oh, this is a bit difficult, I should focus on becoming a chef instead. Once I have money, I will go to the country of Simi Da, get liposuction and beauty treatments, and have a complete makeover!"