coobybook Chapter 224 Going Out
Chapter 224 Going Out
"Sister Ning, let's go for a walk in the streets. There are plenty of job openings out there now, maybe there's something suitable for you." Ting Nan didn't know what Ning Xueyan was suited for, but given her current situation, she needed to go out and connect with people.
"Go out to work? What can I do?" Ning Xueyan was confused.
"Let's walk around and look at the sights. What do you usually like to do?"
Ning Xueyan thought for a moment, "I... I like making steamed buns and things like that. I used to work behind the counter, responsible for buying sugar. There were always some discounted white and brown sugar, so I would make white sugar buns and brown sugar rolls."
"Really? It must be delicious!"
"It's alright. My family all like to eat it, especially my nephews and nieces. They always ask me to make it for them during holidays." Ning Xueyan said with a smile. At that time, she was not yet married. Her parents, brother and sister-in-law all had jobs. Everyone got along well and their financial situation allowed. Making steamed buns at home from time to time was very lively and warm.
Song Tingnan and Ning Xueyan walked and looked around. There were many food stalls along the roadside. Should they set up a steamed bun stall? Ning Xueyan might not be suitable right now. Setting up a stall requires making a lot of friends, and she's been cooped up at home for too long. She might not be able to manage it...
Ting Nan, with her sharp eyes, said, "Sister Ning, look, that hotel is hiring kitchen apprentices. Let's go ask them."
Upon asking, I learned that kitchen chefs are divided into "red kitchen chefs" and "white kitchen chefs." Those who make steamed buns, mantou, dumplings, and other wheat-based foods are "white kitchen chefs," while those who make meat and other meat-based foods are "red kitchen chefs."
What a coincidence! The pastry chef was overwhelmed with work and wanted to hire a hardworking apprentice. The chef inquired about Ning Xueyan's background and learned that she had some basic cooking skills, having made steamed buns and rolls herself. He was very satisfied and told her she could start working tomorrow.
Seeing Ning Xueyan's hesitation and fear, Ting Nan asked, "Master, what will my sister mainly do now that she's here?"
"After she came over, she first helped with kneading, rolling, and shaping the dough. You could learn the shapes from me or create your own, but they had to be pretty. Then you had to keep an eye on the steamer and pay attention to the time. Every day after work, you had to clean the steamer, the gauze inside, and the work surface..." This pastry chef was fair-skinned and plump, and quite kind.
Ting Nan voiced Ning Xueyan's concerns, "Master, my sister hasn't been working for a while, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Will she have to go to the front to serve dishes or something?"
"Yes, I can see that. Don't worry, she doesn't need to go to the front desk. Take it slow, she'll get used to it. We have a small staff here. If she comes, there will only be three of us. My other apprentice is on leave today; he's usually the one delivering the buns."
Ning Xueyan asked herself, "Master, what time do we start work each day? Is there any pay?"
"Haha, look at your question. Of course you'll get paid for the work. It's fifty yuan a month for the first three months, and then it depends on your skills. You start work at five every day and can leave after lunch."
"Okay, thank you, Master. My sister will start work tomorrow." Seeing Ning Xueyan's hesitation, Ting Nan agreed on her behalf; this half-day job suited her perfectly.
Ning Xueyan knew she couldn't back down any longer; she had to support herself. On her way home, she said to Tingnan, "Xiao Gao, thank you! I'll try tomorrow. There's just one more thing I need to ask you for."
"Sister Ning, please tell me, as long as I can help."
Ning Xueyan frankly revealed the truth: "It's like this, Xiao Gao, I've already bought that house. I don't want to have money left in my hands for others to take advantage of. So I looked for a new house and have almost found one. But I haven't told anyone that the house is mine; I've only said that it's rented. Can you pretend to be my landlord?"