"Yes." The book boy nodded repeatedly, "It's much better than the food in the county school. When I went there just now, I saw many students eating there, which shows how popular Xiaji's food is."

There are many students in...

Zhou Zhiqing was suddenly a little panicked, "So they didn't recognize you."

"I kept my face covered, and the students were busy eating and chatting, so no one noticed me." The boy answered truthfully.

"That's good." Zhou Zhiqing immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, if the students knew that he was the headmaster of the county school, and that he appeared to agree with Master Dai's views, but in fact he was exhausted by the food in the county school cafeteria and had to eat secretly outside...

It would be a bit embarrassing!

Seeing Zhou Zhiqing like this, the book boy felt a little reluctant, "Since the headmaster doesn't like the food made by Chef Wei, why not take this opportunity to invite another chef to come back and make some delicious food?"

"This way, when Chef Wei comes back, he will be able to see his own shortcomings by comparison, and concentrate on learning cooking skills to make the meals in the small canteen more delicious."

"How could I not know this?" Zhou Zhiqing swallowed another wonton, blew the hot air in the bowl, and slurped down a mouthful of the light and delicious wonton soup, "But Master Dai..."

Dai Changnian is a very resolute person. Once he makes up his mind about something, he will stick to it to the end.

Moreover, Dai Changnian was a very upright person, fearless and even if he, as the headmaster, really hired a chef who cooked delicious food, Dai Changnian would speak frankly and keep persuading him.

Zhou Zhiqing could imagine that Dai Changnian would become unable to tolerate his constant nagging and would send the hired chef away.

"It's difficult!" Zhou Zhiqing sighed helplessly and shook his head.

His face was full of resentment.

The book boy scratched his ear and said, "Speaking of Master Dai, I have always felt that the reason why Master Dai thinks that food is not important and that just filling his stomach is enough is probably because Master Dai has never eaten a good meal before, so he thinks that all food in the world is just like that and has no desire or demand for food."

"If Master Dai had eaten some delicious food, he would definitely not say anything like not caring about the desire for food..."

Life is nothing more than food, clothing, housing and transportation. Among these four, eating is the most important.

If you can't even eat well, how can you expect to do anything else?

Even those emperors who are high and mighty often say that food is the most important thing for the people. What's wrong with valuing food?
All in all, Dave has definitely never eaten any delicious food!

The more the book boy thought about it, the more he felt that this was the truth. After he finished speaking, he nodded to himself, "That's it!"

Zhou Zhiqing also felt that what the book boy said was very right, and nodded in agreement unconsciously.

Since Dai Changnian behaves this way because he doesn't eat delicious food on a daily basis, then if he eats delicious meals for a period of time, maybe he will change his mind, right?
Then the entire county school probably wouldn't suffer like this anymore.

But, here comes the problem.

As the saying goes, it is difficult to satisfy everyone. It is not easy to cook food that everyone likes.

However, if you want to prepare food that can capture Dai Changnian's appetite, it would be extremely difficult.

How to find a great chef...

Zhou Zhiqing held the wonton bowl and thought for a long time.
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When the carriage stopped at the door, Xia Mingyue was just about to go out to buy some osmanthus oil for combing her hair.

When he saw a middle-aged man in a long robe, with a good-looking face and a kind smile coming down from the carriage, he bowed and said, "I wonder who you are..." "I am the headmaster of the Jinqiu County School, Zhou Zhiqing." Zhou Zhiqing bowed slightly and introduced himself, "You must be Madam Xia."

"It is me." Xia Mingyue bowed and welcomed Zhou Zhiqing into the courtyard. "I wonder why Mr. Zhou has come to visit my humble abode?"

Xia Mingyue didn't remember any dealings she had with the county school.

But if you think about it carefully, she was only friends with two students, Zhang Mingyi and Fan Pingyang.

Could it be that the two of them were questioned by the teacher about eating recently, and even alarmed the headmaster, so the headmaster came in person...

Reprimand her and Xia Ji and stop selling food to the students of the county school?

Xia Mingyue was prepared to be scolded, and she sat stiffly and straight, with her head slightly lowered and her ears tilted.

Whether you listen to the admonition or not, at least you need to pretend that you are listening attentively.

Xia Mingyue thought so.

But Zhou Zhiqing hesitated for a moment, then spoke a little embarrassedly, "I've often heard that Madam Xia is a good cook, and that she makes a lot of different kinds of food, and the food tastes even better."

"Chef Wei from the County School's canteen has taken a leave of absence. The position of head chef in the canteen is vacant for more than 20 days. I would like to ask Madam Xia to take over the position temporarily and cook for the County School for the next 20 days."

"Of course. Madam Xia's Xiaji business is booming, so she probably has no interest in being a cook in the county school canteen. The monthly salary of a cook in the county school canteen is not much. But don't worry, Madam Xia. I have already prepared ten taels of silver in private. There are also four cooks helping in the canteen. Madam Xia only needs to be the chef or give instructions..."

When Xia Mingyue heard this, she was stunned.

Principal Zhou actually came to invite him to cook in the county school canteen?

Twenty days of work and a high reward of ten taels of silver can be considered a high salary, and Mr. Zhou's words were sincere, which showed his sincerity.

Xia Mingyue felt very respected to be invited by a county school principal with such condescension. It happened that the preparation for the breakfast stall would take some time, so it would be nice to take advantage of this opportunity to do something else.

Xia Mingyue had the idea to give it a try.

but……

Xia Mingyue pursed her lips and said, "To be honest with you, Principal Zhou, I have been in the market for a long time and I often hear some rumors about the county school canteen..."

Xia Mingyue seemed to want to say something but stopped herself and just looked at Zhou Zhiqing meaningfully.

Zhou Zhiqing smiled awkwardly and said, "I understand Madam Xia's concerns. There are some misunderstandings and helplessness in this. But if Madam Xia is willing to work in the county school canteen for a few days, I think all the problems can be solved."

He has confidence!

But in front of Xia Mingyue, he was too embarrassed to express his true thoughts, so he just comforted her, "Madam Xia, don't worry, I have arranged everything and will not make it difficult for you."

Seeing that he didn't explain too much, but made a promise, Xia Mingyue thought for a moment and said, "Since Principal Zhou said so, I will agree to this matter."

"Thank you so much, Madam Xia!" Zhou Zhiqing was overjoyed.

"It's just about the wages..." (End of this chapter)