Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

Everyone chatted for a while, and then said they would attend the dinner on time. But one person was worried, and that was the canteen director Xu Dabao.

The canteen chef who used to be in charge of the leader's small kitchen, Sha Zhu, is still being renovated in the foundry. The current small kitchen chef was temporarily transferred from another canteen. To be honest, his cooking skills are really average. What kind of impression will it leave on the leaders if he entertains them with such a level? Do I need to improve in the future?

Xu Dabao was so worried that he was scratching his head and pacing around the cafeteria, but he couldn't figure out how to arrange dinner in the evening.

Ma Hua was cleaning the hall with Liu Lan. Seeing his boss's boss was walking around in circles, he didn't say anything since he didn't get along with Xu Dabao.

But Liu Lan is different. His relationship with Li Huaide is basically semi-public. Xu Dabao is Li Huaide's man, not to mention that Li Huaide also asked Xu Dabao to pay a little attention to Liu Lan.

"Director, what are you doing walking around here? Is there something wrong?" Liu Lan asked in confusion.

"Hey, Director Li is hosting a party tonight to celebrate the promotions of Section Chief Cui and Section Chief Xu. You know what level our current master is at, and I'm worried about that!"

"Who got promoted? Chief Xu? Xu Damao!" Liu Lan started yelling in her unique loud voice.

"Auntie, please keep your voice down. This hasn't been announced yet!" Xu Dabao quickly stopped her.

Ma Hua wanted to mention his master, but when he heard that it was Xu Damao who was promoted, he swallowed his words. His master and Xu Damao were sworn enemies, and he was beaten so badly last time. He would definitely not come back to cook when he heard about this.

"I have a way to solve this problem." Liu Lan said carelessly.

"What method? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me quickly! Can't you see how anxious I am?" Xu Dabao urged quickly.

"Why not just transfer Shazhu over temporarily? At worst he can finish cooking and go back later." Liu Lan said.

"Hey, I think this is going to be a tough one. You all know my master's temper. Once he heard that he was going to cook for Xu Damao, he knew that this thing would never work." Ma Hua also took the initiative to speak up. In fact, he also wanted his master to come back. He had been bullied by the fat man these days, otherwise he wouldn't have come to clean the table with Liu Lan.

Xu Dabao licked his teeth when he heard this. This is a good idea, but thinking about Sha Zhu's temper, it's difficult. But no matter how difficult it is, it has to be done. I can't spoil the leaders' fun. I still want to make progress. "Okay, you two stop wiping, come with me to find Sha Zhu, and help me persuade him later. You will benefit from it if it succeeds."

Liu Lan and Ma Hua threw down their rags and followed Xu Dabao to the sand casting workshop.

In the foundry, Sha Zhu was working with a shovel. The high temperature and high-intensity physical labor made Sha Zhu a little overwhelmed, and his face was covered with sweat. The main reason was that Sha Zhu's injury had just healed and his body was still a little weak. In addition, his mouth was too smelly and unpopular, so other people in the foundry were ostracizing him. So Sha Zhu's life was not easy, and he wanted to end the punishment as soon as possible and return to his kitchen.

The three of them arrived at the workshop door, and Ma Hua shouted at the top of his voice, "Master, Master, where are you? Come out! Director Xu has something to talk to you about!"

As soon as Sha Zhu heard it, he knew it was Ma Hua calling him. When he heard that the canteen director was looking for him, he knew what was going on. He hesitated and wiped his sweat before coming out. This guy probably wanted to invite him back to the canteen. If I don't take advantage of him, I'm not Sha Zhu!

"Shazhu, there's an important treat in the cafeteria tonight. Come back with me to cook. If Deputy Director Li is satisfied with the meal, he can transfer you back to the cafeteria with just a word."

To be honest, Sha Zhu was somewhat tempted. He didn't want to stay in the foundry for even a minute longer. But wouldn't he have any face if he went back in disgrace?

"Director, my punishment period has only been over for more than half a month. It's not over yet. This is a punishment decision issued by the factory. How can I just leave like that?"

"Shazhu, don't be so arrogant. This is a good opportunity for you to go back. If you miss this opportunity, you will never have this chance again. You'd better think about it carefully!" Xu Dabao was a little angry. Shazhu still wanted to control him.

"Master, just agree to it quickly. Do you really want to work here for the full three months? This time, Deputy Director Li invited other leaders of our factory to dinner, which is a good opportunity. If they are satisfied with the meal, you can go back to the cafeteria with just a word. Who can really care whether you have worked for the full three months? Didn't Xu Damao get promoted after only sweeping the streets for a few days? Do you think anyone is talking about this now?"

When Sha Zhu heard this, he wanted to take advantage of the situation, but Liu Lan said, "This time Director Li's dinner is mainly to celebrate Section Chief Cui and Xu Damao's promotions. If you prepare the dishes well, Xu Damao will be proud and won't bother you anymore."

"Bah, what did you say? Xu Damao got promoted again?" Sha Zhu spat on the ground.

Liu Lan was careless and didn't realize that something was wrong with Sha Zhu. Instead, she said with a hint of arrogance, "You may not know yet, but our factory has set up a new inspection department. Deputy Chief Cui of the Security Department has been promoted to Chief of the Inspection Department, and Xu Damao is also the deputy chief. The Inspection Department has great power and is specifically responsible for the workers' disciplinary issues..."

Before Liu Lan could finish her words, she was interrupted by Sha Zhu, "No, I definitely won't go. Whoever wants to cook can do it. I definitely won't cook for Xu Damao!"

Liu Lan then realized that she had said the wrong thing. Sha Zhu and Xu Damao had always been at odds with each other, and it would be strange for him to go to the party to celebrate Xu Damao's promotion. So she stopped talking and tried to persuade Sha Zhu. Xu Dabao and Ma Hua also followed suit to persuade Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu stiffened his neck and waved his hands around, "Anyway, I'm not going, whoever wants to go can go!"

Xu Dabao saw that soft tactics didn't work, so he tried hard tactics. So he put on the airs of the canteen director and said, "Shazhu, I'm asking you to go back because I want to give you face. If you don't go back today, don't go back in the future. I will find a new chef from outside to replace you. You should be prepared to continue working here! Think about it carefully." After saying that, he turned around and left.

Seeing this, Liu Lan pulled Ma Hua over and whispered, "Ma Hua, please try to persuade your master. This is indeed a rare opportunity. The director is angry, I'll go and give him some advice." After saying that, she glanced at Sha Zhu and went to chase Xu Dabao.

Soon, only the master and his apprentice were left at the workshop door. Sha Zhu stopped making a fuss, took out a box of crumpled Pegasus cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to his apprentice, lit one for himself, and sat on the curb to smoke.

Sha Zhu used to smoke only occasionally, but since he came to the foundry, he couldn't control the number of cigarettes. One reason was that he was injured and hospitalized, and he was also sent to the workshop, which made him feel uncomfortable. The other reason was that he took the opportunity to take a break by smoking. The work in the foundry was really not easy, and most thin guys couldn't stand it.

Ma Hua knew that the master was depressed, so he sat down and smoked with the master. "Master, I know you feel bad and feel inferior to Xu Damao. But it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Let's go back and take the position first, and then find a way to take revenge. We can't let others take our position."

Sha Zhu remained silent until he raised his head when he heard the word "revenge". Yes, he had to take revenge and could not let that bad guy Xu Damao be so proud. Going back to the cafeteria to cook was a good opportunity!

"Okay, you go back to the cafeteria first, I'll go out and buy some special seasonings and then I'll be there."

Ma Hua wanted to persuade him again, but when he heard his master agreed to go back, he said happily, "That's great, Master, you agreed! I'll go back and tell the director." After that, he took a long puff of the cigarette, twisted the cigarette butt with his feet, and went straight to the cafeteria.

Sha Zhu looked at Ma Hua's departing back with a sigh, "Ma Hua is a good apprentice. He often comes to me to report on the situation in the canteen. This time he even came to persuade me to go back. As for my other apprentice, the fat man, well, just wait and see how I deal with him when I get back." Sha Zhu finished smoking and walked towards the factory gate.