Chapter 176: Arrogant
Hu Qing saw the smile on Gu Wan's face, and then he mustered up the courage to continue:

"The day before yesterday, I ate the braised pork and it was really delicious. I brought a few pieces back home. My grandmother said it tasted just like what she had eaten before. So I would like to ask you to help me make a pot of braised pork. As long as the chef is willing to help, I can give you a corresponding reward."

As for why we don't buy it directly in the restaurant, it's because the state-owned restaurants now have fixed dishes every day, and braised pork is a special dish that we only eat a few times a month.

You may not be able to eat it on Hu Qing’s grandmother’s birthday, and the amount each person can buy is limited.

The braised pork tasted really good, and Hu Qing wanted to let her parents have a taste as well, so she went to find this young-looking but very capable chef from a state-owned restaurant with a very nervous mood.

Gu Wan's face remained expressionless, but he was actually very happy.

She had been willing to help Uncle Zheng prepare "private dishes" before, with this idea in mind. However, many things happened later and she temporarily went to work directly in a state-owned restaurant.

And there was no further news from Uncle Zheng and Old Wang, so Gu Wan thought that the plan had to be shelved, but he didn't expect that the opportunity would come to him.

After a moment's silence, Gu Wan asked, "You said you work in a garment factory?"

Hu Qing was very understanding. He nodded his head repeatedly upon hearing this: "Yes, our factory often has defective clothes and fabrics. Let's see if the master chef needs them."

It is easier to talk to smart people. Although the so-called defective products have defects, they will not affect their use. Moreover, they are much cheaper and do not require invoices.

Generally, that kind of thing is digested internally.

Now that there is such a good thing, for Gu Wan, the more the better. There are so many people in the Gu family and the villagers definitely need it.

It is definitely worthwhile to make friends like this, so Gu Wan showed his sincerity: "My name is Gu Wan, and I am working in a state-owned restaurant for the time being. Comrade Hu can find me if he needs anything in the future."

Some things don't need to be said too clearly. If two people understand each other tacitly and the cooperation is pleasant, the relationship can actually develop in the long term.

"I'll prepare the other ingredients, but Comrade Hu will have to buy the meat for the braised pork himself."

In fact, Gu Wan could also take out the meat, but that would be too conspicuous and not in line with her current identity.

Judging from the way Comrade Hu Qing dresses and talks, she should come from a well-off family. She can also often go to restaurants to eat, so Gu Wan would say that.

Sure enough, Hu Qing nodded, "My grandmother's birthday is in five days. I'll bring the meat over that morning, and come pick up the vegetables after get off work, okay?"

Gu Wan nodded, "Okay, as for clothes, I want winter clothes. Do you have any?"

"Now the factory mainly makes summer clothes, but there are still some cotton coats and trousers in the warehouse, but they are all old from last year. I don't know if you mind."

"I don't mind. We country people will be happy as long as we can wear warm clothes even if they are old." Gu Wan said seriously.

This is also the real reason why Master Wu is willing to let Gu Wan take over his position for a few months. Gu Wan's household registration is still in the Hongqi Brigade, and his food supply cannot be transferred to the county town. Even if he wants to occupy the position of the head chef in the state-owned restaurant, he has to think twice.

As a result, Hu Qing was very surprised. On the one hand, he was deeply impressed that Gu Wan, a country girl, had such a good skill.

Secondly, the other party's neither humble nor arrogant attitude, saying that he was a country boy without any inferiority complex, made Hu Qing feel ashamed that he did not take it for granted.

Gu Wan's words were full of sincerity. Although she had gradually bought clothes, shoes and socks for her family, mostly summer clothes, there were a few worn cotton-padded jackets in the old Gu family's big coat box. The outer cloth was re-covered a few years ago, and the cotton inside had been worn for who knows how many years.

It's true that it has been worn by more than one generation from the old to the young. A few days ago, the sun was good, so grandma, aunt and mother took out all the winter quilts and cotton-padded jackets in the house to dry in the sun.

Gu Wan once heard her grandmother and aunt sigh, saying that all they had at home were old cotton-padded jackets, the cotton inside had rotted and they probably wouldn’t be warm even in the winter.

The adults are fine, but I am worried that the little kid in the Gu family and the new daughter-in-law will have a hard time getting through the cold winter.

Although the winter in Guangdong Province is not as cold as in the north, you still need to wear more clothes. At that time, Gu Wan bought discounted winter clothes in the system mall.

The appearance of Comrade Hu Qing was really a timely relief. Gu Wan was just worrying about what excuse he could use to take out those clothes.

Gu Wan also told Hu Qing to prepare the braised pork first and the clothes could be given to her in batches later.

If they are traded separately, even if someone finds out, it can be considered a gift between friends.

As a result, others will not find an excuse to attack them.

"That's great, Master Chef, thank you for your trust."

After making the agreement, the two separated, and five days passed.

Hu Qing arrived at the state-owned restaurant to find Gu Wan on time, carrying five pounds of top-quality pork belly that he had prepared long ago.

In fact, it’s not that the Hu family is so well-off that they can prepare so much meat at once. You have to know that in those days, even if you have money, you may not be able to eat meat.

The main thing is that even if Gu Wan only worked in the state-owned restaurant for a few days, she was well-known for her cooking skills.

Hearing that Hu Qing had asked the restaurant's chef to make a pot of braised pork for the old lady, her uncles also became interested and pooled their meat coupons to buy so much.

This is a rare opportunity, so if we make more, everyone can get some. They are also very interested in this delicacy that the old man has always been thinking about.

Hu Qing felt embarrassed to carry so much meat to the door. After all, those spices were prepared by the chef, and more food would take more time and energy to make.

Hu Qing was not ignorant, so he said with a smile on his face: "Master, I'm sorry to bother you this time. I will tell you if there are any defective products in the factory in the future."

At this moment, Gu Wan was also full of admiration for the generosity of Hu Qing's family. He was happy that he could make such friends. He directly accepted the meat and told the other party to come back for it at noon.

Later, when Hu Qing came to find Gu Wan, he was carrying a big bag and they had agreed to meet outside. It was sneaky and scary.

Hu Qing took out a cotton coat and said with a smile, "This one is a little better. It was specially left by our director."

She got it by using her uncle's favor, but her uncle, aunt, and cousin were all satisfied with the pot of braised pork. Her aunt, who always had complaints about her and her mother, looked much better this time.

My uncle also said that next time there is such an opportunity, he should ask Hu Qing to ask the master chef to make more products, so that he can look at the defective products in the factory and make better ones.

It wasn't like this before. Occasionally, she would take some defective products from the factory to her grandparents, and Uncle Hu Qing was always unhappy.