Chapter 487 Taking the Pulse
July 10, 1983, Sunday.
On this day, Ning Weimin rushed to the cigarette shop on Huanghuamen Street with various gifts specially prepared.
At around nine o'clock, he walked into the small courtyard at the back.
Unexpectedly, "Zhang Dashao" came out of the house with a stool in his hand, and seemed to be sitting in the courtyard to choose vegetables.
The old man was in a good mood and felt happy when he saw him.
"I said, you came early enough today. What's the matter, you expected that there would be river fresh food to eat, I'm going to make glutinous rice and lotus root today?"
And Ning Weimin smiled all over his face. , and quickly raised the things in his hands to express his intention.
"Master Zhang, you have a rest today. I came here just to see you."
Beijing people don’t need to speak too bluntly. The word "specially for" has already been It was enough to show that he was on to something serious.
So "Zhang Dashao" was startled, and his interest in teasing immediately disappeared.
As soon as he put the things in his hands into the courtyard, he let Ning Weimin into his room.
"It seems that you mean it is not a trivial matter. We are all so familiar, so I will say it first. If something happens, just be happy and don't talk in circles. I will try my best to handle it, but if it doesn't work, don't do it either. You want to force me! How did you get the things? How will you take them back when the time comes?" "Zhang Dashao" looked at the things Ning Weimin put on the table.
Just by looking at the two "Zhang Yiyuan" red tea buckets instead of tea bags, he could figure out the weight of Ning Weimin's request. .
Ning Weimin didn't mind "Zhang Dashao"'s blunt bluntness. He knew that this was the chef's style.
I also know that the old-school people who are capable of "Zhang Dashao" can only brush it off.
If you want to break up with him, you will never get along with him.
So, he also came to the point.
"Master Zhang, I don't dare to show off my wits in front of you when it comes to business. Since you want to have fun, I will make it clear that I am here today just for your ability."
"On behalf of our company, didn't I, together with the Chongwen District Service Bureau and the Temple of Heaven Park, open a joint venture restaurant specializing in palace cuisine? I mentioned this to you before. Do you still remember? The restaurant is now in preparation It’s halfway there. I can say anything, but the only thing that worries me is the quality of the dishes.”
“My master has repeatedly told me that restaurants and restaurants must have their own signature dishes. There is a famous chef poking at the back of the stove, otherwise the brand will be destroyed and the business will not be sustained. I remembered this and thought of you..."
"Me? Don't, don't, don't… "Zhang Dashao" waved his hand before Ning Weimin finished speaking.
"I am just a cook in the cafeteria. I have no reputation at all, and all I can cook are commonplace meals. I cannot be considered elegant at all. There are many capable people in the world! You are looking for the wrong person when you are looking for me. You, keep looking for me..."
"What an old kid," Ning Weimin couldn't help but sigh.
He had long expected that "Zhang Dashao" would offend the cow's neck.
This means that the real person does not show his appearance, and the real person does not show his true appearance.
Otherwise, how can a master who is not pretentious be called an expert?
"Look at you, why do you let me play with a spoon now? Did you just say that we are familiar with each other? I said, do you have the ability? How can I not know it?" Ning Weimin's attitude was calm. As before, I started the routine according to the words I thought of.
“Although I don’t know why a person like you settles down to working in the ‘Polar Bear’ cafeteria. I don’t dare to ask about your past, but your cooking skills and knowledge in your belly are all impressive to me. It is seen in the eyes, heard in the ears, eaten in the mouth, and known in the heart.”
"Although you are not well-known, your cooking skills are absolutely master-level. It is no longer a question of not being inferior to anyone else. No one can match you. You have to show some skills, which is enough for the famous chefs in the restaurant to imitate. "
"To be honest, Fangshan in Beihai and Tingli Restaurant in the Summer Palace have actually sent chefs to support us, but their dishes are more ordinary than taste. . In addition to the expensive materials and beautiful presentation, the taste is unsatisfactory."
"My master said that the dishes before liberation had the same taste, and they were just a show. It's a great-sounding dish. It's just the appearance. Things seem to be getting better now, but it's still very limited. What's missing? I'm missing such a delicate dish like yours."
" You are exposing your shortcomings. According to my master, the restaurant I am currently working on is just a two-story building because it is only part of the initial investment. Hot dishes and delicate dishes can't attract repeat customers and build a reputation!"
"If I can't even do such a small business, my partners will have to change and get rid of me. Then my plan to use Tiantan Beishen Chef to run a real restaurant was ruined. I really want to do something good! I don’t want to embarrass myself and make people laugh..."
Ning Weimin said sincerely.
He takes things in the market very seriously.
He knows that "Zhang Dashao" is the most popular, and if he gives him a few flattering words, he will be unable to get off after a fight
But if you try to fight with him, you will definitely get into trouble.
As expected, these words made "Zhang Dashao" look much better and he nodded frequently.
"Young man, you must have such determination."
"Your master is an expert. If you have a chance, invite me over, let's meet, and let him taste my food."
So Ning Weimin agreed, while striking while the iron was hot, he began to play the card of national justice.
"You really need to see me. My master and you must be able to chat. At least he is similar to you in one thing, that is, he gnashes his teeth with hatred when mentioning the little devil. During the fall of Peking, the old man stayed here and suffered. I have been a coward for eight years. So I still don’t use Japanese appliances. When I buy him a washing machine, TV, and refrigerator, I have to tell him that the quality is not bad. No matter how bad the domestic products are, they are still my own children, but they cannot be used by others.”
“ I won't hide it from you, I started this restaurant just to make money from the Japanese. My master initially opposed it, but later supported it because I wanted to use the "Man-Han banquet" as a gimmick to take away all the money from the Japanese. Take it out of your pocket and support our country’s economic construction.”
"Look at what's going on outside now! The society is full of 'harras'... ah, that is, people who are after Japanese goods. As for the little devils, they can make a lot of money with their household appliances. We can't have any problems. Wujin? So my purpose is to use our food culture to 'slaughter' the Japanese who come to visit us, at least for a table of banquets and a color TV. They are clever. In reality, they are not the fools who stole landmines in the movie, otherwise they would not be so advanced. Isn't it right? If we don't show some real skills, we can't control them. So I sincerely beg you. Help me, don't let me achieve nothing with my ambition."
"Don't say anything. If you are willing, just make a price. I will never bargain. . To create a brand and build a reputation, I rely on you. I know in my heart that as long as you are willing to give me a hand, my business will definitely survive.” A man of great ability no longer values money very much. I would never dare to say the word "hire". I just sincerely ask you to do it for me and support me personally. In addition, I can guarantee that no one in the kitchen can be better than you. , do you think it will work?”
“Old man, it’s a pity that all your skills are hidden, no matter how good your skills are, they must be used to show their value. A famous chef is like a flower, no matter how well it blooms. There is always a time to wither. After all, time is irreversible, and everyone will grow old one day..."
I have to say that Ning Weimin is really a good student of Kang Shude.
Two tricks like "drawing cakes" and "sharing benefits" are not only easy for him to use now, but he is also very familiar with them.
He even knows how to use high-sounding and noble words to cover up the nature of profit-seeking.
No, "Zhang Dashao" was covered in it without saying a word.
What else is there to say?
There are faces, friendships, and national justice. Ning Weimin thought of almost everything.
No matter how you look at it, "Zhang Dashao" has no reason to refuse.
So...Master Zhang, please nod your head quickly!
But who would have imagined it? Ning Weimin was applauding himself in his heart, even if it came to this point.
But in fact, it backfired. In the end, "Zhang Dashao" was still stunned.
"We have a good relationship, and I'm not mad. Since you are using me as a favor, why should I leave my horse instead of riding a camel? I haven't reached this point yet."
< br>"What you said makes the same sense. Anyway, I have left my craft behind, and I will have to go to the Babao Mountain with me in the future. I have to be able to show off with you and help the country earn some foreign exchange. This counts. I'm worthy of my own craftsmanship."
"But the problem is that I have a debt. It's not a matter of money, but a debt of gratitude to Director Yang of "Polar Bear". Ah, you can even say that they are kind to me because they took me in when I was in the most difficult time. Then I can't just climb up the ladder."
"Let me tell you this. There's no way I'd come up with the word 'leave' when someone resigns me. Do you understand? This is the basic principle of being a human being. So, don't blame me for being disrespectful. Let's just leave this matter alone. That's it. I'm so grateful for the kindness. Please take it away..."
Yes! What are you afraid of?
Ning Weimin played the emotional card, and this was what he feared the most.
The reason for "Zhang Dashao's" refusal is simply irrefutable truth.
What hope is there?
To be honest, I am afraid that no matter who it is, they will be completely discouraged when faced with such a situation.
We must have withdrawn our troops at this point and have no more thoughts.
But not Ning Weimin.
Despite the worst-case scenario, he was depressed.
But after all, he is a businessman who knows how to deal with the world and is flexible.
Especially after Kang Shude’s training, he has now become a top talent in communication.
Then you will never block the door by yourself, and you will always find ways to leave yourself alive.
As the saying goes, keep a thin line in life so that we can meet each other later.
He can also do the best in the scene. This is exactly his specialty.
"Master Zhang, I would like to ask you for your full help because I respect your high character and excellent craftsmanship. Your refusal undoubtedly proves this point. I understand your decision, and I understand it sincerely. I admire you even more."
"But you still have to accept what I brought today. Why? Come and see, except for these two barrels of tea, the rest are just ingredients. It's shark's fin, that's dried abalone, and there's dried sea cucumber and bird's nest. I won't be able to cook these things. Wouldn't that be wasted? Since you are a chef, of course you can't watch this happen?" br>
“Don’t feel bad about it, you didn’t take it from me in vain, I still have something to ask for. Although you can’t go to my place to cook, can you be a consultant for me? For example, Please teach me how to make the smoked sausage, which is also a specialty of my restaurant. If you have time, please come to my place and give me some advice. I'd like to thank you in advance, but please don't do this. No more refusal..."
With that said, Ning Weimin suddenly stood up from his chair and bowed respectfully to "Zhang Dashao".
This immediately made "Zhang Dashao" panic and said "No! Don't!"
This old man, this is the first time in his life that someone has done such a big job for him. The ceremony.
What does it mean that hospitality is hard to reject? That's it!
Ning Weimin is like a shrewd old Chinese medicine doctor, taking the pulse of "Zhang Dashao".
His words were a great gift, coupled with his respect for the virtuous and the talented.
I was so moved that the old man was so excited and excited.
So things changed subtly.
Although "Zhang Dashao" still couldn't agree to take charge of the spoon, he really couldn't give it a big slap, so he didn't care at all.
(End of this chapter)