Chapter 2661
I'll Fight Anyone Who Stops Me from Cooking
Chapter 2661 I'll Fight Anyone Who Stops Me from Cooking
Mr. Xu's voice was still echoing in everyone's ears when Mr. Liu's voice followed, "What Mr. Xu said is a possibility, but it is a very high possibility."
"I basically agree with Lao Xu's judgment."
If only Mr. Xu had said this, Mr. Peng and Mr. Chen might have been skeptical.
But now that President Liu has said this, the two of them have no choice but to take it seriously.
Because of their profound strategic and tactical expertise, especially after years of experience.
It's hard for them not to believe it, even if they want to.
The three men, including Mr. Chen, lowered their heads silently, pondering Mr. Xu's last words.
Be prepared to shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the revolution.
How do I prepare for this?
Do we want to become like the League?
Easier said than done.
At the very least, it lags far behind in economic development.
Militarily, it's incomparable.
The opponent's strength on paper is enough to sweep across the world, but what about them?
Mechanization isn't even fully implemented yet.
Then there's the core deterrent: the mushroom shell.
It is estimated that our side is less than one-tenth the size of the opponent's.
As for the political level, it's incomparable.
Our influence doesn't even extend beyond East Asia, let alone the whole world.
Old Chen twisted his fingers together, feeling that this burden was rather heavy.
But the next second, Mr. Chen remembered the original purpose of this meeting.
This is supposed to be about getting them to help me come up with ideas, so why are you talking about burdens? That's way too far in the past.
So Old Chen coughed lightly and looked at President Xu, "Old Xu, I asked you to come up with an idea, why are you bringing up these strategies?"
Old Xu shook his head speechlessly, "That's exactly what I was talking about."
Old Chen was taken aback.
The old man next to him understood what Mr. Xu meant, so he smiled and said, "Old Xu means that there's no need to rush to do anything."
"Just wait and let them make their own mistakes."
Mr. Peng agreed, saying, "When that day comes, we'll win it all back, with interest."
Upon hearing what the two said, Old Chen immediately understood what they meant.
But then I felt this was unreliable.
All of this is euphemistically called analysis, but frankly, it's just wishful thinking.
Even if it's true, who knows when that day will come? Will I even be able to wait until then?
What if they come with a name like "ZTE"? Wouldn't that mean we made a wrong judgment?
Thinking of this, Old Chen immediately said, "That method is too far-fetched. Is there a more practical method?"
Mr. Xu shook his head, then a solemn expression appeared on his face.
"No."
Even if it exists, we must treat it with caution.
"Unless the other party makes a mistake, we should not get involved."
Mr. Xu spoke solemnly, and President Liu nodded in agreement again, "Nowadays, the gap between us is not small, and it cannot be narrowed in a short period of time."
"Moreover, what is most important to us now is a stable development environment."
"This is very important."
Hearing what the two said, Old Chen was unwilling, but he understood that it was the truth.
"Ok."
After a long while, Old Chen finally responded.
Mr. Peng reached out and patted Mr. Chen on the shoulder, "It's alright, we'll remember this debt for now and get it back in due time."
My uncle also comforted me, saying, "Yes, we must have the spirit of the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains. Our generation's task is to take the first step."
"In the future, our descendants will settle these scores sooner or later."
Mr. Xu nodded earnestly. They had done everything they could, and the road ahead would need to be paved by those who came after them.
"All right!"
In the end, Mr. Chen still did not get the answer he wanted most.
We can only passively accept this outcome.
Then Old Chen laughed and said, "I'm a man of my word. Come to my house this noon, and nobody is allowed to leave."
Mr. Xu sat down next to Mr. Liu, looked up and said confidently, "Don't worry, I will definitely not leave."
"Hurry up, it's almost noon!"
Old Chen gave him an affirming look, "You guys better be prepared, this time I guarantee you'll have a good meal."
He got up and went outside, calling Secretary Guo, who was standing by the door, to his side, "Xiao Guo, go and fetch Xiao Tao."
On the other side, Yang Xiaotao was still thinking about what the next steps would be.
Is it about the nuclear power plant?
Is it still about the plane?
Or perhaps the helicopter that Mr. Chen mentioned last time?
At first, I was quite confident, thinking that this should be it.
But as time went by, even though I had drunk three cups of water, there was still no movement.
This made him unconsciously doubt himself.
Could it be that something has happened to me again?
Just then, footsteps sounded at the door, and then Secretary Guo walked in with a smile. Yang Xiaotao quickly stood up.
"Secretary Guo!"
"Minister Yang, I apologize for keeping you waiting this time."
Secretary Guo stepped forward and spoke warmly, while Yang Xiaotao responded politely, then waited for what was to come.
Then Secretary Guo said, "The leader is hosting a banquet for some old friends, so he'd like you to go home and prepare some food."
Yang Xiaotao had initially thought it was something important, but when he heard it was just this, he almost jumped up and cursed.
It's just cooking a meal, who can't I ask?
They have several chefs in their nine departments, and if all else fails, Yang Xiaotao can find other chefs to cook.
Why did I wait here for so long just to cook a meal?
too.
Just as Yang Xiaotao's expression changed, Secretary Guo noticed it and quickly said, "President Peng is among them."
Yang Xiaotao's expression changed; this was a task he had to do.
But when she heard that her uncle was involved, her expression softened slightly, and she thought, "This job is worth doing well."
Upon hearing that President Liu from Jinling was coming, his expression remained normal, yet tinged with anticipation.
This job has to be done.
When Yang Xiaotao finally heard that General Manager Xu would also be there, he was already quite impatient.
This job is perfect for me.
Because this boss, Yang Xiaotao, has always admired him greatly, but he has never had the chance to meet him.
Moreover, the impression of this boss is mostly based on people's opinions.
Yang Xiaotao felt it was a pity that he hadn't witnessed firsthand what it meant to be skilled in strategy, decisive in command, daring to fight, or adept at winning with fewer troops.
And this person is the only one from the north.
Looking at the people at the table, it's clear this isn't cooking; it's elders showing special care for younger generations.
Who among ordinary people could cook for these elderly people?
At this moment, he would get angry with anyone who tried to stop him from cooking this meal.
"Minister Yang, if you're unwilling..."
Secretary Guo spoke cautiously, after all, Yang Xiaotao's current status was not low, and it would indeed be inappropriate for word to get out that he was cooking for others.
Before Secretary Guo could finish speaking, Yang Xiaotao immediately waved his hand to interrupt, "What do you mean you're unwilling? What do you mean you're unwilling?"
"It is the younger generation's duty to cook for their elders."
Yang Xiaotao was practically ready to raise his fist and say, "Nobody can stop me from cooking."
Under Secretary Guo's surprised gaze, Yang Xiaotao urged, "Let's go, let's hurry up, we can't keep the elders waiting."
"By the way, what kind of vegetables do you have at home? Should I go buy some meat?"
"Forget it, I'll just go buy it myself. You wouldn't know anyway if I asked."
As they were talking, Yang Xiaotao pulled Secretary Guo out.
Secretary Guo was still in a daze when Yang Xiaotao pulled her out the door. After she came to her senses, a wry smile appeared on her face.
I've been overthinking things, and I've misjudged the situation. The two quickly left the Great Hall of the People. Yang Xiaotao then drove Secretary Guo to the vegetable market and the supply and marketing cooperative. Once everything was ready, they arrived at Old Chen's house.
Secretary Guo was pulled in by Yang Xiaotao to help out, and the two quickly got busy in the kitchen.
On the other side, Mr. Xu and Mr. Liu were chatting about the changes over the years.
"Old Liu, I've looked into the special operations theory you developed at Jinling Academy, and it's very feasible."
As soon as Mr. Xu spoke, Mr. Liu immediately waved his hand and said, "Old Xu, I didn't do this."
"I didn't come up with this special operations concept; I just copied what others had said."
Mr. Xu was somewhat surprised to hear Mr. Liu say that.
Taking the opportunity, General Peng recounted how the Ninth Division had initially formed a special operations team.
Mr. Xu was somewhat incredulous upon hearing this, then smiled and shook his head, "It seems that I've fallen behind in many things since I haven't been back to Beijing all these years."
The uncle shook his head, "This is nothing, you'll know if you listen more."
Mr. Xu glanced at his uncle, then nodded slightly.
However, when it came to special operations, General Liu became interested and said, "Nowadays, the more famous special operations teams in our country, besides the original Red Star Special Operations Team of the Ninth Division, also include the Snow Leopard Special Operations Team created by the Northwest King Beard, and another Northwest Wolf Special Operations Team from the Ninth Division."
"In addition, I heard that Han Xuanfeng is also working on it, and our college has also formed a team."
"However, compared to the others, the Red Star, Snow Leopard and Northwest Wolf special operations teams have all carried out missions in the Northwest and have undergone actual combat training, so their capabilities are superior."
"I'm planning to transfer the academy's special forces team to Yuefu to acclimatize them to the hot and humid environment in advance."
As General Manager Liu spoke with great enthusiasm, General Manager Xu also became interested in this method of warfare.
The two were talking, with Mr. Peng occasionally chiming in.
Uncle also talked to Old Chen about Persia.
The other party signed a long-term contract and paid a considerable amount of money.
If the country wants to make this money, it needs to increase its investment.
Fortunately, it started well, and the two sides successfully established a relationship of trust.
"After this aircraft handover, the other side will also be able to strengthen its capabilities, which is a good thing for us."
Old Chen said with a hint of joy.
The uncle nodded, "We can't be too proactive in this matter, or people will think we have ulterior motives."
"You can't always try to take advantage of others, or the relationship will weaken."
"Sometimes, taking a small loss can earn you gratitude and trust, which is a long-term investment."
Old Chen nodded in agreement.
This style of dealing with people is useful, and it is also useful for those in power.
The group chatted for a while longer until their stomachs started rumbling. Then Old Chen smiled and said, "Come on, it's my treat for lunch today. Come with me."
As he spoke, he stood up and gestured to them.
Upon seeing this, Boss Peng and his group immediately stood up with smiles. Boss Xu even joked from the side, "This is a rare opportunity to take advantage of a rich guy. We can't let him save money."
"Yes, yes, this is a rare opportunity."
The uncle also smiled and encouraged them from the side, and President Peng quickly followed.
As she walked, she said, "I only had a bowl of porridge this morning, and my stomach has been empty for a long time."
Old Chen, who was walking ahead, stopped in his tracks when he heard the sound coming from behind. At the same time, he silently prayed that the food prepared at home would not be missing.
Otherwise, we'd lose face big time.
Mr. Chen's residence.
Yang Xiaotao was busy in the kitchen, while Secretary Guo helped out and watched with envy.
In just a short while, they managed to make eight dishes and a soup.
And every single one of them is a real showstopper.
The key point is that these eight dishes have three different flavors.
It features Hunan cuisine's chopped chili fish head, Sichuan cuisine's Mapo tofu and twice-cooked pork, Shanxi's famous braised pork, and Shandong's braised pork intestines and sweet and sour carp.
Each of these is a real treat.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have really thought it was made by a master chef from Fengzeyuan Restaurant.
Moreover, Secretary Guo could tell from the taste of the food that Yang Xiaotao had put in a lot of effort.
This caters to everyone's tastes.
Making such a decision in such a short time is truly impressive, befitting Yang Xiaotao's ability to lead nine departments.
I admire him.
The two of them kept the food warm in the pot. While they were chatting, they heard the door open, followed by footsteps and voices coming in.
The two exchanged a glance and quickly left the kitchen for the living room.
"Come on, Lao Xu, you're the only unfamiliar face here. Let me introduce you."
As Yang Xiaotao came out, Old Chen immediately pulled General Manager Xu forward, pointed at Yang Xiaotao, and said, "This is our head chef for lunch today, whom I specially arranged, Comrade Yang Xiaotao."
As soon as Old Chen finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao knew who it was.
It looks a little different from what I remembered, but it does have a genuinely 'ordinary and simple' feel to it.
No problem, it's that person.
"Hello, sir. I am Yang Xiaotao."
When Yang Xiaotao approached, President Xu immediately recognized who he was.
After all, when they talked about the Ninth Division before, Lao Liu and the other two had praised it quite a bit.
Stepping forward quickly, General Manager Xu extended his hand, and Yang Xiaotao immediately grasped it with both hands.
"Hello, Comrade Yang Xiaotao."
"I've heard them all talk about you, and I've been thinking of finding time to meet you. It's good that I've run into you here."
"Younger and more energetic than I imagined."
"Sir, it's all because of your kind words."
Yang Xiaotao quickly tried to downplay it, but General Manager Xu turned to Old Chen and said, "Old Chen, you're making a big deal out of having someone cook for us."
Before Old Chen could speak, Yang Xiaotao immediately chimed in, "President Xu, I'm just a junior here. It's only right for a junior to cook for an elder."
Upon hearing this, the uncle also came up and patted Mr. Xu on the back, saying, "Old Xu, this child's intention is good, don't overthink it."
"Yes, Uncle is right."
Yang Xiaotao stood to the side, smiling.
Hearing Yang Xiaotao's address, President Xu glanced at his uncle again and immediately understood what was going on.
"I was saying nice things to you all the time, so it turns out you're all family."
Mr. Xu pointed at Yang Xiaotao and his uncle and smiled. Mr. Peng, who was standing next to him, also stepped forward and said, "Alright, there are no outsiders here. Let's not stand on ceremony and have a seat."
Everyone then sat down at the table, and Yang Xiaotao quickly followed Secretary Guo to the kitchen to serve the dishes.
"Tsk tsk, this child has put in a lot of effort."
Looking at the food laid out on the table, the uncle felt even hungrier.
Secretary Guo smiled and said, "Gentlemen, these dishes were all bought by Comrade Yang Xiaotao at the market, and he cooked them himself."
Mr. Peng nodded in agreement. "The quality of this Nine-Turned Intestines is due to his craftsmanship."
Mr. Liu asked in surprise, "You've eaten here?"
Mr. Peng immediately laughed and said, "When we were manufacturing Baiju, we spent more than four months together."
Yang Xiaotao set the food down before sitting down next to his uncle.
Secretary Guo was also invited to the table and sat next to Old Chen.
He was a little uneasy sitting there, after all, he was the lowest in status at the table.
So he took over Yang Xiaotao's job of pouring wine.
With the first sip of wine, the atmosphere at the dinner table began to liven up.
General Manager Peng also talked about the original task of manufacturing Baiju, and Yang Xiaotao added to it, giving a brief account of the difficulties faced by the factories in various places and how they were solved.
The group was hearing the details for the first time and occasionally showed expressions of satisfaction.
This was the first time Mr. Xu had heard of these things, and he then looked at Yang Xiaotao with interest.
After Mr. Peng finished speaking, Mr. Chen brought up the topic of calculators and satellite phones.
Yang Xiaotao knew that this was Chen Lao giving him a chance, so he explained the relevant matters again.
Not only was General Manager Xu surprised, but General Manager Liu also nodded repeatedly.
Secretary Guo, who was standing to the side, frequently got up to refill the drinks for the guests, making the atmosphere at the dinner table even more lively.
Mr. Xu's gaze toward Yang Xiaotao grew increasingly satisfied, and he even took the initiative to talk to Yang Xiaotao, which greatly excited Yang Xiaotao, who became much more enthusiastic as he spoke.