Siheyuan: Rebirth of He Yuzhu, God of Cooking starts

"Did Huizhen climb up the ladder?"

"The little girl looks good. I'm afraid she will fly far in the future, like a phoenix."

"Don't talk nonsense. How can a city leader be attracted to a country girl?"

"I think it might be out of sympathy and concern for Huizhen."

"Well, Huizhi, ask your cousin."

Xu Huizhi...I haven't heard anything!

"I don't know. Their relationship is normal."

Zhao Jianshe came out to refute the rumor: "Everyone please stop talking nonsense."

He recounted what he had seen and heard at that time, and everyone was relieved.

It turns out that he felt sorry for the Xu family.

"Girl, I'll go to the village and help you prepare some sweet potato soup."

Having said that, He Yuzhu turned and left.

Xu Huizhen's mother asked worriedly, "Daughter, would that city guy do something to you..."

Xu Huizhen clarified: "Mother, she felt pity for my poor family."

"If he really likes me, that would be great. After all, he is an official."

Xu Huizhen's mother said proudly: "My daughter is so pretty, there are few people in the surrounding villages who don't admire her!"

"If you can really marry him, you can live a good life in the city."

"Mom, don't think about it, that's impossible."

"Times are different now. If it's before the New Year, even if he's a commoner, that's fine!"

Xu Huizhen's mother sighed deeply.

"I'll stay with you. My father is gone now. I will take care of you in your old age!"

"I'm still healthy and can work in the fields. You don't have to worry about me."

"I heard that you've been wanting to save money and find a job in the city."

Xu Huizhen said: "After I made money, I did go to the city. The money I made was enough for you to live on, so you wouldn't have to work in the fields anymore."

Of course, she longed to move to the city, but her father's departure not only put the family in financial strain, but also left them deeply in debt. Her original dream of moving to the city seemed out of reach.

Going to the city even became a distant dream, unless there was a matchmaker who could introduce her to the city as a family. However, as a woman from the countryside, marrying a city man did not seem to have a good prospect: marrying an old man, a blind man, or a mentally retarded man... These thoughts made her determined not to get married.

At the entrance of the village, He Yuzhu bought sweet potatoes from his fellow villagers and roasted them, while Zhao Jianshe handed the money to the villagers to distribute to everyone. A truck was filled with large and small water tanks, buckets and wash basins.

"Captain, how about we drive this car directly to the destination?"

"I'm worried it might be unsafe, so I'll leave it here for now."

"Okay, let's go back to the city immediately after dinner." He Yuzhu said.

Xu Huizhen prepared dinner and invited He Yuzhu and her mother to eat together. "We are sorry to bother you. If we don't come to the table, I don't know how to come next time."

Zhao Jianshe responded: "Let's just listen to your decision, leader."

Xu Huizhen poured a glass of wine for He Yuzhu. "Chief, I'll give you some turtle soup. It's said to be very nutritious."

Zhao Jianshe stared at He Yuzhu's bowl and asked, "Chief, the bloody smell of turtle is so strong, why are you still drinking this?"

He Yuzhu explained: "Really, you know this thing is very nutritious, much more useful than turtle meat. It's really good stuff!"

It’s a pity that He Yuzhu forgot that he was still young and strong and shouldn’t over-nourish himself; this time of “nourishment” turned out to be quite painful for him!

After eating and drinking, He Yuzhu drank several bowls of turtle soup and asked, "Old Zhao, how do you feel?"

Zhao Jianshe replied: "My body feels warm!"

"Haha, it's really a good thing as I said!" He Yuzhu said proudly, and then suggested, "Let's go back now?"

"You're not drunk, are you?" Zhao Jianshe said that he was fine and could drive steadily.

Xu Huizhen packed the steamed buns and said, "I'll leave them for you. You can eat in the factory cafeteria."

He Yuzhu politely declined. Xu Huizhen still insisted on escorting him to the village entrance. Zhao Jianshe saw He Yuzhu's intentions and drove away first, which seemed a bit unrighteous.

Xu Huizhen blushed and hesitated to speak: "Yu...zhu!"

As the sky gradually darkened, seeing Xu Huizhen's lips trembling slightly, He Yuzhu's blood boiled, as if a fire was burning. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his patience had reached its limit.

Xu Huizhen continued: "Zhu Zi, I still want to go to the city."

"Oh? Uh-huh!" He Yuzhu realized the situation at this time and lowered his head slightly.

"How are you going to get into the city in your current condition?"

"Of course, I can make money to support my mother when I go to the city, so that she will have someone to rely on in her later years." Xu Huizhen answered firmly.

Following Xu Huizhen into the cornfield, although they had not taken any action, they both felt quite uneasy after drinking the turtle's blood. Especially He Yuzhu, after drinking the turtle soup, his whole body was restless. The same was true for Zhao Jianshe.

"Old Zhao, drive faster!"

"okay!"

Zhao Jianshe stepped on the accelerator hard, and the truck sped away at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, which was considered quite fast in that period. Generally speaking, 30 to 40 kilometers was very common.

When they returned to the factory, night had already fallen.

But the logistics staff were there, the canteen staff were also waiting there, and the accountant had to wait for him to come back before closing time!

No one complained because they knew it was for the benefit of the factory. They were all part of the factory and could share in the benefits.

When weighing, He Yuzhu chose a big carp weighing more than three pounds.

"Sister Cong, use this fish to make soup for your child."

"Director He, is this appropriate?"

He Yuzhu said, "What's inappropriate? Sister Cong, you have to stay until midnight tonight. Who would gossip if I gave you such a small fish?"

Zhao Jianshe agreed: "That's right, this fish doesn't belong to the factory, it was given to me personally by our section chief!"

Others followed suit and said, "Yes, this was given to us privately by our section chief. No one else can do anything about it!"

Sister Cong's eyes were full of smiles: "Thank you Director He and everyone."

Bring this carp home and make soup to satisfy the whole family's cravings.

He Yuzhu is using this public property as a favor, and he doesn't have to pay for it himself.

If you keep making others wait for a long time, they will inevitably become unhappy after doing this many times.

It is difficult to say "no" after taking benefits from others, and it is not easy to say "no" after having a meal with them. He Yuzhu understands this!

Only after all the fish were sent to the canteen did He Yuzhu prepare to end his work for the day.

On the electric tricycle, he carried his own soft-shelled turtle, wild crucian carp weighing over 500 grams, and a huge carp.

Wild crucian carp can be made into soup at home, and carp can be braised, stewed, or brewed into a sauce-flavored or sweet and sour flavor.

As for the turtle...it's a great treasure!

"Mr. Zhao, I'm leaving now."

"Sir, how about giving me a ride?"

"Are you really going home?"

Zhao Jianshe nodded: "Yes!"

It was late at night and Zhao Jianshe seemed a little guilty, but He Yuzhu did not notice.