Chapter 253 Canteen Treat
"Then... I'll just say a few words?"
He Daqing looked at the crowd and said, "Although he likes to keep a low profile, in this era, sometimes you are not allowed to keep a low profile. If he doesn't say a few more words, he will be giving no face to the leaders of the steel mill."
He Daqing smiled helplessly.
"Director Yang mentioned learning just now, so I will explain Director Yang's meaning to everyone. If I am wrong, I hope Director Yang will forgive me!"
Director Yang waved his hand.
"Where there!"
As he spoke, he looked at He Daqing with interest.
It is said that He Daqing is very capable, smart, and has many innovative ideas. Today he wants to see what He Daqing has to say.
Amidst the warm applause, He Daqing said with a smile,
"Let's start with this movie, 'Heroic Tankman', which is about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. For the sake of everyone's viewing experience, I won't reveal the specific story in it."
"As far as the fight against the US is concerned, even after so many years, I think we should still inherit the soldiers' spirit of hard work and fearlessness of sacrifice..."
During all these years at Fengze Garden, He Daqing met a lot of leaders. Moreover, there were lectures in the cafeteria every day, so he was very eloquent.
In just a few words, Director Yang's intention of inviting everyone to watch a movie was elevated to several levels.
It's not that I'm trying to flatter someone, it's just that this is the popular way of speaking these days.
Since everyone likes to listen to it, He Daqing just follows the trend.
As expected, as He Daqing finished speaking, there was warm applause from the audience.
Even Director Yang and Li Huaide looked at He Daqing with disbelief.
Although they had the same idea, they also knew that if they were to give the speech, they would probably not be as good as He Daqing.
No wonder He Daqing can be set up as a role model. Apart from other things, his ability to express himself is really extraordinary!
"Manager He said it well!"
Director Yang led the applause and deliberately said self-deprecatingly,
"I've said everything I wanted to say. I... don't know what to say anymore!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole audience burst into laughter again.
Although people were a little poorer in that era, equality was emphasized among officers and soldiers. No matter how high your rank was, you could communicate with the common people on an equal footing.
Director Yang was not a petty person, he waved his hand and said with a smile,
"Then I just saved myself the trouble. After hearing what Manager He said, I'm sure everyone is eager to watch the movie. Let's just watch it!"
"it is good!"
Soon, a group of leaders also sat down and watched the movie with everyone.
As one intense scene after another appeared, the scene became more and more lively.
"As expected of Manager He, I didn't expect that even the leaders of the steel mill respect him so much!"
Ran Qiuye, who was sitting next to He Daqing, had no intention of watching the movie at this time. Instead, she glanced at He Daqing from time to time.
In her heart, He Daqing is omnipotent, and most importantly, he is elegant and generous. Although he is just a cook, he seems to have more knowledge and principles than herself!
Behind the crowd, Xu Damao was playing a movie silently by himself.
He is a projectionist himself, and now that so many leaders have come, he naturally has to behave very professionally.
However, when Xu Damao looked at Ran Qiuye who was sitting next to He Daqing, he felt uncomfortable.
My plan was all good, but now what is going on?
It's even more uncomfortable than eating a fly!
Before they knew it, more than two hours had passed. When the movie was over, the people nearby went back to their homes with their small stools and mats, amidst the chatter among themselves.
"Brother He, I'll go back first!"
Ran Qiuye stood up and prepared to say goodbye.
"Okay, it's getting late, be careful on the road. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me!"
His wife was right next to him and there were a number of leaders present, so He Daqing didn't know what to say. He could only politely shake hands with Ran Qiuye and say goodbye.
"I……"
Xu Damao, who was standing at the back, saw that the movie was finally over and was planning to ride his bike to take Ran Qiuye home, but before he could say anything, he was stopped by his leader.
"Da Mao, please stay for a while after you finish packing up the equipment. The leaders of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill want to treat us to a meal!"
The leader said to Xu Damao.
Xu Damao, "..."
"it is good!"
Helplessly watching Ran Qiuye ride away on his bike, Xu Damao could only nod and agree.
After all, their cinema could not do without the support of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, and drinking and eating with the leaders was something that others would be eager to do, so how could he dare to refuse?
At this time, Director Yang and Li Huaide were inviting He Daqing to have a simple meal together, but He Daqing refused.
"Sorry, sorry, my wife and kids are here. Let's go to Fengze Garden some other time. I'll treat everyone!"
He Daqing pointed at Qin Huairu and the child beside him and smiled helplessly.
He was too lazy to join in such a drinking party. Compared to the flattery at the dinner table, he preferred to be alone at home and have a drink.
"Okay, I didn't expect Manager He to be such a family-oriented person!"
Director Yang, Li Huaide and others smiled at each other and did not try to persuade them to stay.
In fact, I respected and admired He Daqing even more.
If He Daqing hadn't given that speech today, the movie would have been shown in vain. He Daqing clearly helped them, but he retired after his success. This is an extraordinary situation.
"Come on, Lao Zhao, you can't leave. You have to drink with me alone today no matter what!"
He Daqing left, but Director Zhao from the cinema had not left yet. Director Yang and Li Huaide quickly grabbed him and walked towards the cafeteria of the steel rolling mill.
Dean Zhao pulled Xu Damao and followed along.
Although he could drink a lot, he couldn't handle so many people in the steel mill. So he called Xu Damao to help them hold off.
Soon, everyone arrived at the canteen of the steel rolling mill. Behind the canteen, there was a special single room, which was usually used for the leaders to meet guests.
"Come on, come on. Although the food at Fengze Garden is delicious, our steel rolling mill is not bad either!"
Deputy Factory Director Li Huaide took the lead in organizing the atmosphere and said to President Zhao, Xu Damao and others with a smile,
"You don't know, our cafeteria chef was also recruited from Fengze Garden. Everyone, have a try!"
“Oh? Then we have to try it!”
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became interested.
Because Fengzeyuan is recognized by everyone as the place with the best food. No one expected that the steel rolling mill could poach people from Fengzeyuan, which is really not easy.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in chef's uniform came in with a plate of food.