Siheyuan: Sizhu starts blindly and takes a new path

"I didn't say we have to go now, I just think this method is good. Let's see what happens in the future. If they don't push us too hard, we'll keep doing this. If not, we'll move to another place."

Ever since Yu Li told Sha Zhu about her plan to buy a bicycle, Sha Zhu has been thinking about where to get the two bicycle tickets. He should be able to get one by going directly to Uncle Ren, but his family has received too many benefits from Uncle Ren, so it would be a bit shameless to ask for tickets again. The rest of the people he knows are all middle- and low-level cadres like him. If he doesn't have it, it's probably difficult for them to get it either.

Just as he was thinking about it, the phone on the table rang. Sha Zhu picked up the phone and said, "Hello."

"Director He, where are you? Please come to my office. I have something important to discuss with you." Li Huaide's friendly voice came from the phone.

Sha Zhu knocked on Li Huaide's office door. Li Huaide opened the door and enthusiastically let Sha Zhu in.

The office is not big. There is a desk and a matching chair against one wall, and two rattan armchairs and a round coffee table against the other side.

Li Huaide asked Sha Zhu to sit on the armchair and handed him a cigarette. This excessive enthusiasm made Sha Zhu feel so confused that he couldn't even smoke.

Seeing this, Li Huaide also realized that his behavior was a bit out of control. He took a deep puff of cigarette, exhaled slowly, and said, "Director He, can I call you Zhuzi?"

"Okay, don't just call me Zhuzi, you can call me Shazhu. Director Pang used to call me Shazhu, too."

"Don't mention him, that stupid idiot who ruined his future for a few hundred dollars. I misjudged him." Li Huaide waved his hand and continued, "Zhu Zi, since you were promoted to the canteen director, your performance has been outstanding. Not only do the workers in the canteen admire you, but the workers in the workshop also appreciate you. With you managing the canteen, I have less worries."

"Then it's still better for you to give orders, Director. I'm just doing what you asked."

"There are only two of us in this room, so there's no need to say such nonsense. I know what I did. I asked you to come here first to tell you that I am very satisfied with your work. I will propose to the factory to praise you later. Second, I need your help with something."

"Director, this is all I should do under your leadership. If you need anything, just tell me and I will do whatever you tell me to do."

"You know I've been the logistics director for more than three years. Now that I'm the deputy director, I'm getting old, so I have a chance to move up. But some people need to stay connected. People help each other, just like you and me. It's more convenient to stay connected at the dinner table."

"Yes, you are right. This is easy to do. Just tell me the time and I will make sure the dishes are cooked well for you and they will be satisfied. I will never delay your important business."

"No, listen to me. This time it was arranged by my father-in-law. The guests are not ordinary people because it is a private party and it will be held at my father-in-law's house. In addition," Li Huaide smiled and said, "I know your cooking skills are great, but my father-in-law is a little worried. After all, the people who come will not be simple. I heard that your master is Master Sun from Fengze Garden, so I want to ask you to ask him if he can help cook a table for you."

"You are attracted by my master's craftsmanship. Okay, I will ask for you. I cannot guarantee whether it will succeed or not."

"It's not a matter of whether it will succeed or not, it's about whether it must succeed. This is not only related to my progress, but perhaps your progress as well." Li Huaide gently pushed Sha Zhu's arm, and at the same time gently made a pie in the sky.

"It's none of my business?" Sha Zhu was confused for a moment, then he understood, "Okay, I will do my best."

"Okay, I'll leave everything to you." Li Huaide held Sha Zhu's right hand with both of his hands and said, "Whoever treats me well, I will treat him twice as well."

"Then I will go to Fengze Garden in the afternoon. Please wait for my good news."

When Sha Zhu arrived at Fengze Garden, he told Master Sun about the matter. Master Sun didn't want to do it because he was the chef in the building and basically didn't have to cook. It takes a lot of energy to cook a good meal. Later, when he heard that this matter was related to Sha Zhu's future, he agreed without hesitation. This was a time when the elders needed to step up, so he certainly couldn't let them down.

Sha Zhu knew how good his master was to him, so he didn't thank him profusely. He just bowed deeply, handed the master's teacup to him, and said, "Master, have some tea."

The eldest senior brother at the side laughed and said, "Zhu Zi, are you becoming my disciple for the second time? Why don't you kowtow?"

Master Sun smiled and said, "You don't act like a senior brother. Why are you teasing him now? If you come with me that day, you should be able to see something different."

"Thank you, Master." The eldest brother happily handed over the teacup, "Master, please have some tea."

Master Sun shook the teacup in his hand and said, "You're still talking about him, aren't you the same?" Seeing the other disciples also looking at him expectantly, Master Sun said, "I can't take so many people with me. I can only take Zhuzi and your eldest brother with me. Let them talk to you later."

The disciples understood and said to the two, "You two must watch carefully, remember carefully, and tell us in detail when you come back."

Sha Zhu said goodbye to his master and hurried back to the steel rolling mill. It was almost time to get off work. Li Huaide was smoking hard in the office. Hearing a knock on the door, he quickly got up and opened the door. Seeing Sha Zhu's happy face, he felt relieved.

"Zhu Zi, come and sit down and have a drink of water." He then handed over his teacup.

Sha Zhu took two sips and said, "Director, my master has already agreed. You and your family can set a date and let me know in advance. Then my master will definitely satisfy you."

"Okay. Thank you very much." After thanking Sha Zhu, Li Huaide asked, "Zhu Zi, did you go to Fengze Garden by bus?"

"Yes. Why do you ask this suddenly?"

"I was just wondering why you came back just now. I overlooked it."

The more Li Huaide spoke, the more confused Sha Zhu became.

"It's like this. Our factory is about 6-7 kilometers away from Fengze Garden. If we take a bus, it will take more than 2 hours to go back and forth. Add the time you guys are talking, and we'll be back just in time. But if we ride a bike, it will be much faster, mainly because the bus has to reverse and wait for the other bus, which wastes time." After explaining, Li Huaide asked Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi, don't you know how to ride a bike?"

Sha Zhu said: "How could I not know how to ride a bike? I have been thinking about buying a bike these days, but I just don't have a ticket. I was worried when you called me."

"What's there to worry about? Our factory has bicycles. Just write a report and I will arrange one for you. As the canteen director and the supervisor of the service team, you have to go out frequently to check on the chefs' work on Sundays. How can you work without a car?" Li Huaide solved Sha Zhu's problem with righteous words.

"Oh my god, is it really that possible?" Sha Zhu was extremely confused. The matter that he had been worrying about for two days was arranged by someone else with just one word, and he didn't even have to pay for it.