Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 411 Gaining the Leader’s Approval

After that transformation, Xu Damao did start to change himself. He was no longer idle like before, but actively looking for job opportunities. Although he encountered many setbacks in the process, he did not give up and eventually found a sales job in a small company.

At work, Xu Damao used his eloquence and communication skills to expand the business. His efforts were rewarded, his performance gradually improved, and he was recognized by his leaders.

The neighbors in the courtyard were happy to see Xu Damao's changes. They gradually forgot his past mistakes and accepted him again. The relationship between Yan Jiecheng and Xu Damao also became more harmonious.

Once, Yan Jiecheng's restaurant received an order for a large banquet. As the order was large, Yan Jiecheng was worried about the lack of manpower. After Xu Damao learned about this, he took the initiative to find Yan Jiecheng and said that he could help contact some temporary waiters.

Yan Jiecheng looked at Xu Damao gratefully and said, "Xu Damao, thank you. I didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic now."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "I was wrong before, but now I want to do something good for everyone. Besides, we are all neighbors, and we should help each other."

With the help of Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng successfully completed the order for the large banquet. This cooperation brought their relationship closer and made the atmosphere of the courtyard more harmonious.

As the days passed, life in the courtyard became better and better. Yan Jiecheng's restaurant continued to flourish, and Xu Damao's career also progressed steadily. In this small courtyard, everyone experienced the joys and sorrows of life together, supported each other, and grew together.

Yan Jiecheng has not forgotten his original intention. He often gives back to the society and provides free meals for some poor families and lonely elderly people. His good deeds have been praised by everyone and have added more warmth to the courtyard.

In the days to come, Yan Jiecheng, Xu Damao and the residents of the courtyard will continue to write their stories and create a better life with their efforts and kindness.

In order to participate in the chef competition held by the steel mill, Sha Zhu devoted himself to practicing his cooking skills. In the kitchen, he often left early and returned late, constantly trying new dishes and cooking techniques.

Every morning, Sha Zhu is always the first to arrive at the kitchen, carefully selecting fresh ingredients and preparing the day's practice dishes. He will carefully study various recipes, learn from different cooking methods, and then combine his own experience to innovate. During the cooking process, Sha Zhu is fully focused and strictly requires every detail, from the control of the heat to the combination of seasonings, striving for perfection.

Seeing how hard Sha Zhu worked, other chefs and kitchen assistants were also infected by his enthusiasm. They all provided him with some suggestions and help, and discussed together how to improve the quality of the dishes. Sha Zhu was grateful for everyone's help, and he became more determined to win the prize in the competition.

"I must win a prize in this competition and get the prize money. This will not only prove my ability, but also improve my life." Sha Zhu thought to himself.

As the competition date approaches, Sha Zhu is under increasing pressure. He constantly adjusts his condition to ensure that he can perform at his best in the competition. However, things do not go as smoothly as Sha Zhu imagined.

On the day of the competition, chefs from various workshops showed their superb cooking skills. Their dishes were unique and the competition was fierce. Although Sha Zhu also played to his level, his dish did not stand out among the many excellent works.

When the results of the competition were announced, Sha Zhu did not win any prize. His mood instantly plummeted, and he felt extremely lost and frustrated. "How could this happen? I have worked so hard, why didn't I win any prize?" Sha Zhu was filled with doubts and resentment.

After returning to the courtyard, Sha Zhu was still in a very low mood. When the neighbors saw him like this, they came forward to ask about the situation. Sha Zhu told everyone the result of the game, and everyone felt sorry for him.

"Shazhu, don't be discouraged. Not winning the award this time doesn't mean you are incapable. There will be opportunities in the future." Qin Huairu comforted him.

"Yeah, Shazhu. Everyone sees how hard you work. You will definitely be able to do it next time." Other neighbors also encouraged him.

After listening to everyone's words, Sha Zhu felt a little warm in his heart. He knew that he couldn't give up just because of one failure, so he decided to cheer up again and continue to work hard to improve his cooking skills and prepare for the next competition.

Although Sha Zhu lost the game, he did not lose heart. Instead, he began to reflect more deeply on his shortcomings.

He recalled the process of the competition and carefully analyzed the works of other winning chefs. He found that he was still lacking in innovation in dishes and relied too much on traditional cooking methods. Moreover, the presentation and decoration were not delicate enough, which did not impress the judges.

So Sha Zhu decided to start from these aspects to improve his cooking skills. He began to read a lot of cooking books and magazines to learn the latest cooking concepts and techniques. At the same time, he also participated in some cooking training courses and consulted professional chefs.

In the work of the kitchen, Sha Zhu has become more active and proactive. He actively exchanges experiences with other chefs and shares his learning experience. Everyone learns from each other and makes progress together, and the atmosphere in the kitchen has become more harmonious.

In order to improve his plating and decoration skills, Sha Zhu also bought some art books to learn color matching and shape design. When practicing dishes, he pays more attention to details and strives to make each dish a work of art.

As time went by, Sha Zhu's cooking skills improved significantly. His innovative dishes were well received by his colleagues, and everyone was amazed at his progress.

However, Sha Zhu was not satisfied with the status quo. He knew that if he wanted to win the prize in the next competition, he needed to work harder.

So Sha Zhu began to pay attention to the popular trends in the market and the taste needs of consumers. He often went to restaurants outside to taste food and understand the characteristics and advantages of different cuisines. Then, he incorporated these elements into his own dishes to create a more unique flavor.

In the courtyard, Sha Zhu has become everyone's food consultant. Neighbors often ask him for cooking tips, and Sha Zhu always patiently answers everyone's questions. He also occasionally cooks some delicious food for everyone to taste his new dishes.

As the days passed, Sha Zhu was looking forward to the next chef competition. He knew that this competition would be his chance to prove himself. He secretly made up his mind to achieve good results in the competition and win glory for himself and his neighbors in the courtyard.