Chapter 2 Life in America-1

April 22, 2004 (-) Lao Jin opened his eyes, turned to look at the electronic clock, it was 6:02.I wake up at 6 o'clock every day, which is not bad for a few minutes.At that time, there were often night shift battles in the workshop. He led the workers to work until three or four in the morning, went home to sleep for two hours, woke up, and went to work in the factory again.Now that he is retired, his son Jin Cheng took him to the United States to retire. His life and environment have changed drastically, but this habit is still unshakable. Lao Jin got dressed and put the quilt and pillow on the carpet onto the bed.The three-person soft bed is big and thick, you can lie horizontally or vertically, and you can roll around at will, but he just isn't used to it, tossing and turning like a boat in the waves, he can't sleep well.So before going to bed at night, he sleeps on the floor from top to bottom, with a new wool carpet on the floor, a quilt on it, a long duck down pillow on his head, and a three-person silk quilt on his body, sleeping soundly.

Lao Jin opened the vertical curtains, looked down at the gentle mountain forest, and then looked at the looming Long Island Strait in the distance.Living on this hillside, looking down and looking into the distance, you will have a broad vision, no matter how you look at it, you will feel comfortable.Two years ago, my son wanted to buy this house, and he called to tell him.He hurriedly said, don't buy a house in the mountains, the mountains are dangerous, if you want to buy a house in the city, the city is safe with many people.The son said with a smile on the phone that in the United States, it is the opposite. The air in the city is bad, the houses are crowded, and there are many black people, so it is not safe.The son also explained to him that the houses in the mountains are the safest, the more the mountains are, the safer they are, and the more expensive the real estate is, it is called a noble area, where rich people live.He was confused at the time, and he didn't realize until he arrived in the United States that the houses in the mountains were high-end.

Twelve years ago, my son came to the United States to study abroad at his own expense. He didn't study well, and spent all day working in restaurants.After working for three years, I made some money and opened a takeaway shop by myself.Opened the store for three years, sold the takeaway store, and bought a dine-in restaurant.After a few years of operation, the business is booming, and I married a Taiwanese girl who came to the United States in the early years, and bought a famous car and a mansion.This western-style building has two floors, 18 rooms of different sizes, a garage, a basement swimming pool, and a large green lawn around it. It cost a total of more than 300,000 U.S. dollars, multiplied by eight, and converted into RMB will cost more than 2.5 million. .Lao Jin thought to himself, this is even more "capitalist" than the capitalists back then!It would be great if this western-style building could be moved back, so that relatives and friends could have a look, that would be called scenery.It's a pity I can't move back.

It has been more than four months since Lao Jin came to the United States, and there was a sense of novelty when he first came, but now it is gone.I can't speak the language, and I can't drive. I'm stuck at home all day, feeling like I'm under house arrest.My son is a dutiful son, and I try my best to make him comfortable and happy, but my son is busy with old restaurants and opening new ones all day long, so he has no time to take him out to play.He had to pick out delicious things to buy. The two large refrigerators were full, and the "little ears" were specially installed so that he could watch Chinese TV programs every day. He also subscribed to "Qiao Bao", "Sing Tao Daily" and "World Journal" let him see news from all sides.There is something to eat and listen to, but no one to talk to. My wife passed away a few years ago, so there is no nagging, my ears are quiet, but my heart is bored.When I was in China, in the factory compound, colleagues and old friends met every day, chatting, playing chess and mahjong, time passed quickly, and they could relieve boredom.But when we arrived in the United States, no one spoke, and our tongues became stiff.The son told him to call his relatives and friends in China, and told him to call casually.The son is willing, he is reluctant, in addition to calling the eldest son's house, talking to the granddaughter, at most calling his good friend Zhao Shujuan, sweetness, but also limited sweetness.One was that she felt sorry for the phone bill; the other was that Zhao Shujuan was unwavering towards him, and after he retired from the position of workshop director, she once alienated him, which made him feel cold for a long time.Although Zhao Shujuan changed his mind when he came to the United States, his heart was no longer warmed up.Later, when he thought about the benefits Zhao Shujuan had done to him, and those shocking and dangerous unrequited loves, he also calmed down and stopped thinking about it.

When he first came here, Lao Jin dared not answer the phone, and his heart trembled when he heard the phone ring.When he meets someone who speaks English, he is like a mute, unable to speak.Later, I also learned a few words of "Hello, three Q, Gubai", and I became more courageous.When the phone rang again, he reached out to answer it, and opened his mouth to say "Hello".When encountering English-speaking people, he still treats them in Chinese, so that the other party retreats.Then, with a resounding "Gu Bai", he started well and ended well. Lao Jin forced himself to get used to this lonely life, and sometimes he thought it was leisure, so he enjoyed it.Sometimes I think this is obviously suffering, so let’s suffer.Compared with those colleagues and old friends who live in the factory compound, isn't he the emperor's father?

At ten o'clock, Jin Cheng came downstairs in his pajamas.The son is tall and thin, a tall straight man, thin but not thin, on the contrary he looks capable.Lao Jin felt that his son resembled him in this way. When Jin Cheng saw his father, he asked with a smile on his face, "Yi Dad, have you had breakfast yet?" Lao Jin said, "I've eaten it. I've made porridge, so you can eat some too." Jin Cheng opened the refrigerator door, poured a glass of orange juice, and said, "I'm going to the restaurant to eat." Lao Jin said: "It's better to eat some porridge, because the stomach will be full if there is rice."

Jin Cheng said, "Okay, I'll eat a bowl." Lao Jin helped his son serve a bowl of porridge, and set out three small dishes: pork floss, pickled melon, fermented bean curd. Jin Cheng took a sip of the porridge and said, "It would be great if there were dried salted olives. When I was a child, I was tired of eating salted dried olives every day, but now I want to eat dried salted olives. Man, it's really interesting." Lao Jin said: "At that time, we were poor, and there was nothing we could do. Do you know why we Fuzhou people eat porridge all day? It was too weak to eat, so I boiled it until it was thick and silky. During the Cultural Revolution, 50% of the sweet potato chips and sweet potato rice were added to the food store..."

Jin Cheng said: "Thinking about how difficult it is for Yiba and Yima to raise our three brothers and sisters. When we grow up, I will also make money, and Yima will ascend to heaven again. Next year will be Yima's fifth anniversary, and I will go back to China. Go to the countryside and buy a cemetery so that Yima can live more comfortably." Lao Jin said: "Jincheng, I will live with your mother from now on, your cemetery should be bigger." Jin Cheng smiled: "Yi Dad, you must not think about these things now. You have worked and suffered all your life, and now you are enjoying the blessings, enjoying the blessings. I bought such a big house just for you to live in."

Lao Jin said: "It is enough to have you. I can't live in the United States forever. I will live in the United States for another two months. I will go back. I have lived in Fuzhou for 60 years. I am used to living in the factory dormitory. Decades of colleagues and old friends, there are also people who speak." Jin Cheng said, "Tsk, I don't have time to accompany you either." Lao Jin said: "I can't help you, it's already very uncomfortable, how can I ask you to accompany me." "Hey, Yiba, you can help me..." Jin Cheng's eyes brightened, he stood up, walked a few steps, and said, "Yes! Yiba, you will be the boss and general manager of 'Tingyulou'. I happen to be a new store We can't get enough people to open it. I was talking to Betty about it this morning."

Lao Jin shook his head and said, "How is this possible? Just kidding." Jin Cheng said: "Yes. Yiba, absolutely yes. First, you have been the workshop director for more than 20 years, so you have experience. Second, you are very powerful, don't talk, people are afraid of you." Lao Jin said: "I'm not familiar with the restaurant business, so I don't know what to do." Jin Cheng said: "Yi Dad, it doesn't matter. The restaurant will be done in a few days. There is a master chef in the kitchen, and you can just look after him. There are managers in the lobby and bar, and you will be the manager, the general manager."

Lao Jin said: "Also, what about English? I can't speak it. What should I do if I meet foreigners?" Jin Cheng said: "That's even more okay, you don't need to collect money, don't serve food, those Werther (Waiter waiter) and Kai Xueer (Cashier cashier) are all covered, and there is Batende (Rtanaer bartender) in the bar, It’s still Ms. Yang, let her do it. You just sit at the counter, read the newspaper and drink tea. When you’re tired, you’ll turn around in the small room and come out to have a look. Don’t dare to mess around. In a restaurant, everything is easy to do, but one thing is difficult. Don’t look at the restaurant with only about 20 people. There are people from the Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, everything. There are Cantonese, Fuzhou, Shanghai, and Zhejiang people in the mainland, they are quite complicated, they are not united, they quarrel all day long, how can I have time to persuade them?" Lao Jin said: "What do you advise? It's good for the people below to have some conflicts. If you fight and fight, you can balance the balance at the top. If the people below are all united, as united as one person, that's a big deal, then come here. Deal with you. There is no conflict between them, it is a conflict between them and you. That is really giving you a headache." Jin Cheng opened his eyes wide: "Yi Dad, you are so good at it! It makes sense! After all, you have been the director of the workshop for so many years, and you definitely have a way of managing people. Yi Dad, you go to tidy up, and do it today." Tingyulou' general manager." Lao Jin said, "How is this possible? We need to discuss it." Jin Cheng said: "Yi Dad, this is not in China. The promotion of a director needs to be discussed by the superiors and approved by the party committee. This is our own restaurant. We can do whatever we want, and do whatever we want." Lao Jin patted his forehead: "Hey, I'm used to it. It's ok, I'll go today." After speaking, he put on his coat. Jin Cheng hurriedly stopped his father: "Yi Dad, you are not going to the workshop, you can wear whatever you want. You are going to be the general manager of a hotel today, so you have to dress decently. Take out the few suits I bought for you, pick one If you wear a slip on, you should also wear a tie with a big flower. Every day from now on, you will be so glorious. Even if you wear casual clothes, you should also wear red and big flowers. Look at the old Yibo in the white building next door. He is over 70 years old and wears The red shirt looks the same as the young brother. American old Yibo and old Yimu are the same, the older they are, the more red and colorful they are. Yiba, throw away the white shirts and blue trousers brought from China from now on." Lao Jin said: "Keep it, I can wear it when I take it home, or give it to relatives in the country to wear." At this time, Mrs. Jincheng Betty also came downstairs.Jin Cheng told Betty what he meant just now.Betty clapped her hands, turned and went upstairs to get some suits and ties, and picked out a navy blue suit.Lao Jin went to the room and changed into a suit.Jin Cheng helped his father put on the tie again.Betty exclaimed, "Wow! Daddy is so cool!" Lao Jin asked his son in a low voice: "What is cool?" Jin Cheng said: "Cool means style. When Yiba wears this suit, he looks like the general manager." Betty took her husband's arm: "Daddy is cooler than you in a suit." Lao Jin smiled embarrassedly: "Where is it, I am already old." Betty said: "You are attractive only when you are old. Those ladies and wives in 'Ting Yu Lou' will definitely be fascinated by Daddy." Lao Jin got into his son's new Lincoln car and drove straight to "Tingyulou".The employees have arrived one after another.Jin Cheng called everyone into the lobby and said, "Everyone knows him, this is my father. From today on, he will be the general manager of the 'Ting Yu Lou' China Hotel. If you have anything to ask, you can find Boss Jin." Lao Jin nodded to everyone and said, "Hello, comrades." Everyone laughed.Old Qian, the oil pan master, said: "Hello, Chief." Everyone laughed.Only Diana, the bar lady, was confused, shrugging her shoulders, looking at people and smiling. "Tingyulou" Vitry has a large number of people in Shanghai, and there are five or six permanent workers and temporary workers, accounting for half of them.Jincheng likes to recruit Shanghainese as Werther.Shanghainese are well-groomed, delicate in service, and most importantly, sweet-mouthed.Americans like this the most, especially those old men and women. Once they like it, they become unshakable repeat customers.Although the Shanghainese are each in their own way and don't agree with each other, there are several groups of five or six people.But they are very united to the outside world. Fighting is not very good, but they are the best lineup when they fight.There was a visiting scholar from Shenyang who also came to "Tingyulou" on weekends to do part-time work.Afterwards, he concluded that there are so many people in Shanghai, it's okay, it's just that five or six mouths open fire at the same time, making it difficult to parry.It wasn't directed at you, but he also shook his head, clicked his lips, and snorted, as if you just climbed out of a ravine. The strength of the Shanghainese is exactly Jincheng's worry.Sometimes they put pressure on them secretly, and Jincheng also backed down a bit, often implying that the hostess would bring them good guests.In this way, other Werthers have opinions.The leading lady is Lou Lan, a girl from Hangzhou, charming and chivalrous, and often ignores the boss's hints, and takes the position fairly as usual, which makes Jincheng unhappy.Lao Jin saw all this, and he didn't say a word.Every day when he comes to work, he just drinks tea and reads the newspaper, or memorizes a few English words in a small notebook, and writes Chinese characters with the same pronunciation on the side.If he was tired, he would go to the small room to lie down for a while, and when he was busy, he would just walk around the lobby and kitchen, never talking much, and keeping a certain distance from the employees.He seemed to be doing nothing, but in fact, after half a month, he had already touched the hotel inside and out. That night, Lao Jin left behind Taiwanese Werther Lao Ye and invited him to the bar for a drink.Lao Jin took out two bottles of "Tsingtao" beer from the freezer, uncapped the bottle, and handed a bottle to Lao Ye. He grabbed the beer bottle, raised it to Lao Ye, took a sip, and asked, "Mr. How much money did you make after a month?" Lao Ye was a little surprised, thought for a while, and said, "It's more than two thousand." Lao Jin asked, "Two thousand and five, is there any?" Lao Ye said, "This... is almost the same." Lao Jin said: "Mr. Ye, I want to hire someone to be the manager of the lobby. The salary is 2,800 yuan per month. Do you think this is enough?" Lao Ye said: "That's enough, that's not bad." Lao Jin raised the beer bottle: "Mr. Ye, I invite you to be the lobby manager." Lao Ye was startled, stared at Lao Jin, and asked, "Is it what Jin Cheng meant, or did you mean it?" Lao Jin said: "I mean. Here, I have the final say." Lao Ye hesitated. Lao Jin said: "Mr. Ye, you are a veteran. Werther in this restaurant, in Fuzhou dialect, you are the most domineering. You are experienced, loyal, and most qualified to be a manager. Besides, you are almost fifty Well, at a very old age, I still feel sorry for running around with such a heavy plate." Lao Ye said: "It's nothing. It's mainly the people from Shanghai. There are so many people. They are polite to me on the surface, but scold me behind their backs. I'm afraid that they will not obey me." Lao Jin said: "If you don't accept it, don't worry about it. You are the manager and you have the power!" Lao Ye said, "Can I get fired?" Lao Jin said: "Yes." Lao Ye raised the beer bottle: "Then, thank you Boss Jin for your love, I will be Mai Ruiju (Manager)." Lao Jin was taken aback, and asked, "Mai Ruiju? What Mai Ruiju?" Lao Ye said, "It's the manager." Lao Jin said: "Oh, Mai Ruiju, all right. From next week onwards, you will be the lobbyist Mai Rui...jue." Lao Jin's action angered Hai Paiweit and others, and they scolded Lao Jin behind his back.Several people took turns to sue Jincheng, saying that your father didn't understand the situation of the hotel and was deceived by Lao Ye's sweet talk; they said that Lao Ye had a bad image and was full of Hokkien dialect, how could he be Mai Ruiju in the lobby?Said that Lao Ye is a "Taiwan independence" element, and often spread speeches to split the motherland and so on.It's hard for Jincheng to fight.He admired his father's cruelty from the bottom of his heart. Although he spent a little more money, he managed to lower the conflict and save a lot of trouble.But he didn't dare to offend these Haipai Weites. These people are the pillars of the restaurant, and they have to serve the reserved banquets, big tables and some important guests.Jincheng himself has been Werther himself, and he knows the importance of Werther. The dishes are good, so he has to wait half of the time, and the other half has to be served by Werther.A restaurant has a group of regular repeat customers, then the restaurant is alive. In the afternoon, we do odd jobs, and we gather around the table to choose beans.Jin Cheng called out Zhang Husheng, walked to the parking lot together, and got into the Lincoln.Zhang Husheng is the gold-medal Werther of "Ting Yu Lou", and he is also a Shanghai-style Werther who keeps his word.He knew that his ability to secure the gold medal was due to Jin Cheng's promotion, so he also respected Jin Cheng very much.He is a sensible person, and when he saw Jin Cheng calling him out, he already understood a little bit. Jin Cheng lit a cigarette and threw the cigarette case to Zhang Husheng: "Brother Husheng, I'm very tired these days!" Zhang Husheng also lit a cigarette and asked, "Is it because of Lao Ye being Mai Ruiju?" Jin Cheng frowned and said, "Yes, you brothers kept complaining to me. Although you didn't say anything, I know that you are the most unconvinced in your heart. In the 'Listening to the Rain Building', I kept you I am in the top spot, and I invite you to do all the important stages. As you can see, I have never been called Lao Ye. Why? Lao Ye is a veteran. He has worked well on the stage and is familiar with the movements. However, the art of language is not good , the level cannot go up. You are a level higher than him, you are like an artist, and Lao Ye can only be regarded as an artist. You know what I mean? So, I respect you from the bottom of my heart. " Zhang Husheng said: "Boss, I know what you said, and I also thank you from the bottom of my heart. Of course, I am not convinced that Lao Ye is Mai Ruiju. However, I make a living, and I am more concerned about the US dollar. The restaurant has business, I have a table, I have tips to earn, and you, the boss, think highly of me. This is enough. I, Zhang Husheng, am satisfied, and I will never compete with him for this Merry Judgment. As long as he does not give me Wear small shoes, he will treat him as his Mai Ruiju, and I will hit my desk, I will not argue with him. However, in front of your boss today, I will explain clearly. If he gives me small shoes to wear , then, if a person lives, it is for the sake of breathing, so I will not be polite." Jin Cheng said: "So, I'm worried about this result. You two can't get it right, it's not good for anyone, it's not good for you or him, it's not good for 'Ting Yu Lou'. 'Ting Yu Lou' should listen to gentle wind and light rain, It’s not a storm. So, today I’m looking for you brother to talk to, the purpose is to settle things down. What’s embarrassing for me now is that this position was given to him by the old man, and I can’t agree with it. I have never I dare not say no in front of the old man. So today I want to ask you to say hello to your brothers, and this matter will stop here. "Tingyulou" has such a hard-won situation, it depends on Let's protect it. Why does the country always emphasize stability and unity? If there is no unity, there will be no stability; only when there is unity, can there be stability." After speaking, he took out an envelope from the inner pocket of his suit, handed it to Zhang Husheng, and said, "Five hundred yuan. Make a point." Zhang Husheng repeatedly declined: "What do you mean? What do you mean?" Jin Cheng patted the envelope on Zhang Husheng's hand: "Okay." When Zhang Husheng returned to the hotel, everyone stared at him.Beijing Witt Datang asked: "Boss Jin asked you to board his 'special train'. What's the latest instruction? Pass it on." Everyone said in unison: "Convey, convey." Zhang Husheng said: "Unity, not division." (two) Lao Jin always arrives at the restaurant ten minutes early, takes a plastic water bottle, and waters the potted flowers at the entrance of the restaurant.In fact, he guarded the door to embarrass late employees.Therefore, the employees were more punctual than the other, but they all scolded him for being cunning and cunning. On this day, Datang was late, so he walked up to Lao Jin happily and grabbed the plastic water bottle: "Mr. A major event that spans centuries and millennia." Lao Jin smiled: "Water the flowers, exercise your muscles and bones." Datang said: "Boss Jin, seeing you every day is very kind, just like seeing the old secretary in the work unit. Sometimes, hey, to tell you the truth, it's like meeting Chairman Mao in Tiananmen Square. Very kind, and very excited, I really want to burst into tears. Look at you, you used to work hard on socialism and worked hard all your life; now that you are retired, you still want to work hard on capitalism and contribute to capitalism. This, this is also Too, too hard!" Lao Jin said: "If you say that, don't I become a 'capitalist roader'?" Datang said: "It's the 'Red Capitalist Roader'. Under the conditions of capitalism, the 'Red Capitalist Roader' has to go. Boss Jin, say it seriously. Attack in good faith, attack in good faith." Lao Jin said: "It's okay, it's okay, it's good to talk and laugh like this, and it's like going back to the old work unit." Datang said: "Boss Jin, let me ask you, how do you say vegetables in English?" Lao Jin raised his head and thought for a while, then said, "Food, beard, food, and fullness. Right?" Dayong said, "Yes. Where's the lobster?" Lao Jin said: "La, Bo, Sto." Datang said: "Chopsticks?" Old King said, "Chapp...Stike. Hey, what's the name of this flower?" Datang said: "Old man Fu. Old son of Fuzhou. Is it easy to remember?" Lao Jin said: "Old son of Fuzhou, old man Fu. Well, easy to remember." Datang said: "Mr. Jin, your native method is good at learning English! The native method will be effective immediately, and you should apply for a patent." Lao Jin said: "This is what Comrade Xiaoping said. It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it is a good cat." Datang said: "Listen, this is in line with the spirit of Comrade Xiaoping's speech. You are making a high-level generalization. Boss Jin is doing things at a high level." The spirit of Comrade Xiaoping's speech is in line with the wishes of the staff of 'Tingyulou'." Lao Jin smiled, and pointed at Datang with his finger: "Hey, Datang, you are different from them, you are gay as we say in our country, ah, we are gay..." Datang shook his hand and said: "Where is it, I am a subordinate. I am your absolute subordinate of Boss Jin." Lao Jin said: "What subordinates are subordinates, they are comrades..." Datang said: "In the United States, being gay has another meaning, that is, homosexuality. But, Boss Jin, I know what you mean. You are like my uncle, and our relationship is so strong. Whatever you want to do, just ask. " Lao Jin said, "If there are any naughty things about those Werthers, you can tell me at any time." Datang gritted his teeth: "Boss Jin, I promise to complete the task! I am the sharp knife that pierces the enemy's heart." Lao Jin said, "I already told Mai Ruiju yesterday that starting next week, you will play in the second district." Datang's eyes lit up, and he clapped his fists: "Thank you! Boss Jin." Every Tuesday is delivery day, and the kitchen is busy with meat utensils.From the master chef to the dishwasher, they are all busy chopping and deboning meat, killing chickens and peeling shrimps, sorting chicken, pork, and beef into semi-finished products, and then sending them to the freezer for refrigeration or freezing.Among the various meats purchased, chicken has the largest quantity.Chicken is the cheapest food in the United States, and Americans like to eat chicken the most, but they only eat chicken breast and drumstick, and don’t eat anything else, and they don’t know how to eat it.Therefore, every time the meat utensils are done in the kitchen, a lot of chicken skeletons are always thrown away.Some people are sloppy, with leftover meat attached to the skeleton. People in the kitchen have long been accustomed to throwing it into the trash can with their eyes open.After Lao Jin saw it, his heart ached for a long time.He told Lin Changle, the master wok cook, to leave all the chicken skeletons, wash them and put them in the freezer. Lin Changle is Lao Jin's nephew, and he has been close to his uncle since he was a child, and he speaks casually: "Uncle Yi, there are already a lot of chicken bones left. It is enough to make high soup." Lao Jin said: "It's a pity to throw it away. You call the dishwashing Amigo (Spanish: friend), keep all the bones, wash them, chop them into pieces, put them in the freezer, and cook them." Lin Changle shook his head and laughed: "Uncle Yi, which one will eat the chicken bones?" Lao Jin said: "As long as it is delicious, people will eat it." Lin Changle gave a "chi" smile. Lao Jin's eyes widened: "It was bought with money, not given by anyone. You have to save things from the Grand Duke's house, and you have to save them even more now that they belong to you. You don't want to do it? I will do it myself." As he said, he Start taking off your suit. Lin Changle hurriedly stopped his uncle; "Uncle Yi, why do you want to do it. You, you go to the lobby to rest, and I will do it." Lao Jin put on his suit and asked, "Are there any wine lees in the freezer?" Lin Changle said: "Maybe there are more, not many more." Lao Jin said: "You take it out, and I'll make distiller's lees chicken at night." Lao Jin cooked in person that night, and made a distiller's lees chicken as a meal, and everyone ate it with gusto.Lin Rong, a handyman in the kitchen, is from Fuzhou. He especially likes to eat distiller's lees chicken. In the end, he even pours the soup into the rice.Lao Jin went to cook again the next day and made a curry chicken, which was a starter dish and was also welcomed by everyone.Then, Lin Changle carried it forward again, seeing that "chicken" behaves, and today there are many people in Shanghai, so he cooks braised chicken or sweet and sour chicken. These two dishes go well with rice and suit the taste of Shanghainese.On weekends, regular workers and temporary workers all come, and when there are too many people, he cooks curry chicken, which everyone likes to eat.Song Xueli, a girl from Hunan who provides food delivery, volunteered to cook the starter. She made a dish of Hunan spicy chicken with dried chili and bean drum.Everyone hummed "La Meizi, La Meizi, La La La", tongue-tied and tears were shed after eating.Datang made up a "Song of Eating Chicken". Every time it was time to eat, he ran into the kitchen and opened his mouth to lead the song: "What kind of chicken are you eating today?" Fuzhou people sang together: "Chicken with distilled grains! Chicken with distilled grains!" Datang led the singing again: "What kind of chicken are you eating tomorrow?" Shanghainese sing together: "Braised chicken! Sweet and sour chicken!" Datang leads the singing again: "When will you eat spicy chicken?" Everyone sang: "I don't know! I don't know!" At this time, Song Xueli sang solo mournfully: "Lonely, you are a cold dish, my sister, my mouth is colder and my heart is colder." Everyone yelled: "Sister, you go forward boldly! Spicy chicken is at the front!" While singing and eating, everyone extended the topic about chickens, and they always had to boo Lao Ye to give the lecture.Lao Ye once had a lot of experience in this field, and had wonderful "discussions" with nearly a thousand beauties from all over the world, so he has rich experience and can share it with you.Seeing everyone recommending him, he was very happy, lit a cigarette with a smile, picked up the purple sand teapot, and opened his mouth in front of men and women, and opened his mouth to tell a story of how he went to the massage parlor in Queens, outsmarting the Nordic blond and big foreign girls. Everyone laughed and scolded. Lao Jin stood aside, laughed dryly, and said in his heart: "Laugh, laugh. The money for the food will be saved." Some people scolded Lao Jin behind his back, calling him "a close comrade in arms of Zhou Papi", saying that he told everyone to eat chicken, but he refused to let everyone eat it. He gnawed on the bones of the chicken. That night, on the way home, Jin Cheng smiled and said to his father, "Yi Dad, there's not much money for food, so there's no need to save too much." Lao Jin said: "Don't underestimate it. That's how money is saved. You remember the bamboo tube sawed by Yibo in the country when you were young. The bamboo tube has knots on both sides and is empty inside. You cut a hole Put it under the bed, stuff the usual one and two pennies into the bamboo tube. It’s been two years since you collected it. During the Chinese New Year, you split the bamboo tube with a hatchet. Do you remember? How much is it? " Jin Cheng said: "There are more than 30 yuan. At that time, more than 30 yuan was a lot! I remember that it shocked you and Yima." Lao Jin said: "That's right! Saving is very important. In the past, in the workshop, we often carried out saving activities. It seems nothing to you. I have done cost accounting, and it is actually very good! Look at foreigners, come to the store to eat, the last mouthful Leftovers, pack them up and take them home. Packing boxes are more expensive than food money, which is good. Like in China, the government pays for it anyway, so you can eat as you like.” Jin Cheng said, "I know this is a good thing. I'm just afraid that what they say will be very unpleasant." Lao Jin said: "No one talks about it. The main thing is that Tony from Shanghai talks about seven things. This person is dishonest. He goes to the bar to pour wine and send guests off, which is not considered money. He earns tips by being a favor." Jin Cheng asked, "How do you know so clearly?" Lao Jin said, "Datang told me." Jin Cheng said: "This Tony, he dares to do this! However, Datang is not a good person because he is glib." Lao Jin said: "However, Datang is obedient, this is the most important point! I put away the chicken bones, you see, two days ago he picked up the discarded kale stalks, peeled off the skin, and used I ate it with salt, sugar, vinegar and pepper. I ate it and it tasted very good. It can be used as a side dish on a platter, and everyone loves to eat it. Datang knows how to please the leader, and he must use such a person. However, you have to Use him, but also give him some benefits." Jin Cheng smiled and said, "Yiba is still the best." Lao Jin said: "So, team building is the most important thing. People like Tony must be well educated." Jin Cheng said, "Who will educate him? Just fire him." Lao Jin patted his forehead: "This is the convenience here. If you talk about firing a squid, you can fire. In the past, in the workshop, some workers were mischievous, and the workshop leaders could only educate them; Why do you want to get fired? In my opinion, this Tony can be considered fired, and if he is fired, the Shanghai people will have one less leader, and the power will not be so great." Back home, Betty greeted her.She came back from the new restaurant first, cooked the glutinous rice balls, and waited for her father-in-law and husband to come back for supper.Lao Jin felt very comfortable. Although the daughter-in-law here is dressed in a foreign style, she really knows how to be filial and considerate. Lao Jin took a bite of the glutinous rice balls: "Well, the glutinous rice balls made by Betty are delicious." Betty smiled and said, "Daddy, how can I make such delicious food? I bought boxed Ningbo glutinous rice balls and cooked them myself. Daddy likes it, so eat more." Jin Cheng said: "Betty is good at craftsmanship. In the first year when the restaurant opened, the master chef quarreled with Betty, and at the busiest time of Friday, he took all the workers in the kitchen away. What should I do? The guests in the lobby are waiting for the food to be served, and I Betty and I are in the kitchen, I do odd jobs and wash dishes, Betty is the frying pan, and the fried Taiwanese dishes are loved by customers.” Betty said: "Which master is good or bad, he didn't talk about it, and left with his staff." Jin Cheng said: "Yi Dad, this is what we just said. It's easy for the boss to fire the workers, but it's great for the workers to fire the boss. That time, it's better to push it down, otherwise, the cards will be smashed." It’s gone. Just now you said that you fired Tony, which makes sense. I think I’ll tell him to leave next week, one less Shanghainese, and spread their power.” Lao Jin said. "Don't let us fire him, think of a way to let him fire us." Betty said: "Just tell him to go to the new restaurant as Werther, and if he doesn't go, he will leave by himself." Jin Cheng said: "Yes, the new restaurant is Bo Fei's (Buffet Buffet), and the tip is low, so he will definitely not go." Lao Jin said: "Betty is still the best." The next day, Lao Jin told Lao Ye that Tony was transferred to the new restaurant to be Werther.Lao Ye hated Tony for a long time, and now he wants to pull out this thorn in his flesh, which is exactly what he wants.He notified Tony right away.Tony asked Lao Ye why he had to transfer him to a new restaurant.Lao Ye said he didn't know, it was Boss Jin's instruction.After dinner, Tony came to the small room to talk to Lao Jin. Tony said kindly, "Boss Jin, you have worked hard!" Lao Jin smiled and said, "Yes. It's not easy to make money in America!" "It's not easy to earn American money," Tony said. Lao Jin was stabbed with a needle, thinking: "You are still smelly when you are about to die." He still smiled and asked: "Did Lao Ye tell you? About transferring you to a new restaurant." Tony said, "That's what I came to you for. I want to know why you transferred me to the new restaurant?" Lao Jin said: "I need it for work. The new restaurant has just opened and needs some backbones to replenish. We researched it and decided to transfer you there." Tony said: "Mr. Jin, this is an excuse. If you want to fire me, you can fish, just make it clear, don't engage in such small tricks." Lao Jin's face sank and he didn't speak. Tony said: "Mr. Jin, you are also the director of the workshop in China, and you are also a leading cadre. You should know better than me about the domestic system. When dealing with a comrade or a subordinate, you must have an opinion. Why? How to deal with it? There must be an explanation. Isn’t it? I want to hear this explanation.” Lao Jin said: "Since you said that, I can tell you. Some of your actions violated the requirements of the store regulations. For example, you went to the bar to pour wine privately and gave it to customers as a favor..." Tony said: "What kind of problem is this? I pour wine to the guests, and I also order more dishes for the guests, and come to the restaurant to eat more! It's not for the business of the restaurant! Besides, how much is a glass of wine worth? Besides, I It’s not just any guest who gives wine, but all the good guests, isn’t it? Besides, I’m not the only one who delivers things, isn’t it ice cream, fruit, all of them?” Lao Jin said: "That's different. Ice cream and fruit are allowed in the hotel, but alcohol is not allowed. This point must be made clear. Unless the lobby manager designates a guest to deliver alcohol, the bar lady Pour a drink for Werther. Not just anyone can go to a bar and get a drink. I think you're old Werther, and you should know that." 托尼问：“就这一点？” 老金说：“这一点就很严重了。” 托尼说：“金老总，你这样讲话就很没有意思啦！你不看我总的表现，抓住一点点皮毛小事大做文章。这不是欲加之罪，何患无词吗？我知道，你们真正讨厌我的是敢跟你们提意见。不错，提拔老叶当大堂经理．我提了意见，为什么？是因为你们对上海人有偏见。我不知道为什么你们福州人，北京人，中国各地的人，还有那个台湾同胞，对上海人成见这么大！上海人怎么啦？你们就这么看不惯上海人？上海人勤劳！中国总产值，上海占了一半还要多。上海人门槛精？那是智慧！上海产品质量顶呱呱，那是用手、用脑筋做出来的，不是用嘴巴吹出来的。啊？上海人大公无私，每年支援全国多少？北京一声令下，上海人一声不响，人民币就运到北京，运到全国四面八方。现在我这个上海人倒一点点酒，你们就大做文章？再说，吃鸡骨头的事情，大家每天工作这么辛苦，又是以店为家，总要吃点好吃的小菜吧？可是你们却从员工嘴巴里抠一点点小菜钱，省钱不是这样省法的。这种做法跟过去资本家有什么两样？” 老金不说话。像托尼这类人，老金见的多了，如果和他正面作战，肯定是自投罗网，上他的圈套。老金手握主动权，没有必要和他争论是非问题。 托尼说：“这样吧，我今天透一个底给你金老总。我很喜欢在'听雨楼'工作，我不想所谓的调到新餐馆去工作，更不会接受你们的炒鱿鱼。害人之心我不会有，防人之术我学的不少。我过去是搞税务的，对'听雨楼'应该交税情况知道一些。如果你们要炒我鱿鱼，那么，就是断了我的生路。我也会被迫做出反击，我会向有关部门反映反映一些问题。不知道金老总知道不知道这里面的利害关系，可以问问金城和贝蒂。” 老金心里一揪，咬牙切齿。他不动声色，冷冷的看着托尼。 托尼说；“晚安啦！”起身就走。 晚上回到家，老金问儿子：“饭店缴税情况正常吗？” 金城问：“依爸怎么突然问缴税的事？” 老金说了托尼找他谈话的事。 金城拍着桌子，破口大骂：“婊子养的！跟我玩这一手！看吧，我有办法对付他！” 老金说：“不要蛮干，先晒他一段时间再讲。上海人嘴巴臭硬，不见得真做。” 金城说：“但是，要想办法杀住这种威胁做法，不然的话，以后谁都可以这样来威胁。” 老金说：“金城，我问一下，我们饭店在这方面有没有什么漏洞？” 金城说：“不管有没有漏洞，税务局真要查你，你就很麻烦。肯定能查出你一点半点问题。所以，这一步很毒啊！” 老金说：“那这样，先不要动他，先让他得意，以后再找机会。” 不料，到了月底，托尼正式向大家宣布，他在纽约长岛一家新开张的中国饭店找到新的工作，要去那里当经理，明天就离开“听雨楼”。他还把那里的电话号码抄给大家，希望大家有空去玩。并且强调，一定让大家换换口味，请大家品尝生猛海鲜大餐。 托尼到小房间，递给老金一张小纸条，说：“金老总，这是我的新单位的电话号码，今后保持联系。明天我就走了，这三年里，金城贝蒂，还有金老总你，对我也是多有关照，谢谢啦！” 老金有些意外，说：“祝你到新的岗位，一切顺利！” 托尼说：“出门在外，大家都不容易。我有什么不当的地方，还请你们多多谅解。” 老金突然感动起来：“哪里哪里？都是一家人嘛，有矛盾总是难免，不要放在心里。” 晚上，老金亲自下厨，炒了几个菜，又叫林长乐到酒库去搬一箱青岛啤酒，欢送托尼。大家围着托尼说笑畅饮。 大唐举杯高呼：“热烈祝贺托尼同志荣任长岛某某大饭店经理！” 大家纷纷跟呼，向托尼祝贺。 托尼说：“谢谢！谢谢啊！”昂头喝干了杯中酒，一行清泪落下来。 饭后，老金听楼兰说起托尼，才知道他的一些情况。托尼在国内是一家公司的工程师，十年前来美国考查的，滞留未归，一直在餐馆打工。因为身份黑了，老婆孩子不能来美，就这样大洋两岸分居着。 这天夜里，老金失眠了。