Siheyuan: Liu Guangtian's happy life

Time flies, and a week passes in a flash. With his intelligence and agility, the young Liu Guangyao quickly integrates into this strange city and adapts to it like a fish in water.

During this period, he not only gained an in-depth understanding of every job position in the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, but also benefited from Liu Guangtian's careful arrangements - led by the secretary himself, he conducted a comprehensive and detailed tour and study of the entire factory.

Today, in the spacious and bright office of the deputy director, Liu Guangyao finally found his cousin Liu Guangtian. At this moment, he was determined and knew clearly what he wanted to pursue.

"Second brother, after careful consideration, I decided to learn cooking from Brother Zhuzi!" Liu Guangyao expressed his thoughts in a firm tone.

Liu Guangtian looked at his cousin and thought to himself: It would be a good choice to let him learn from Sha Zhu. If he can run a restaurant in the future when the reform and opening up comes, he will surely be able to achieve great things!

After all, as a chef (or what we call a cook today), especially in that difficult period when supplies were scarce and the problem of food and clothing had not yet been completely solved, its importance is self-evident - they are the few among the "Eight Major Members" who can be free from hunger! In this way, this decision is really wise.

Liu Guangtian asked: "Did you inform Brother Zhuzi in advance?"

Liu Guangyao: "I have talked to Brother Zhuzi, and he said he would accept me as long as I agree!"

Liu Guangtian made the decision: "Okay, in that case, come with me to the cafeteria and have a good talk with Brother Zhuzi."

On the lawn behind the third canteen of the steel mill, three people were smoking...

Liu Guangtian: "Brother Zhuzi, I'm handing Guangyao over to you. Cooking is your specialty, so I won't interfere. How to teach him is up to you. I just ask for one thing, to train him into a talent!"

Sha Zhu naturally understood what Liu Guangtian said: "He meant to teach well and not to hide anything!"

But needless to say, he would agree to it since they have a good relationship. Besides, Liu Guangyao is a smart boy, so he is willing to train him!

Sha Zhu said: "Don't worry Guang Tian'er, I will definitely teach you well!"

Liu Guangtian shook his head and said, "Brother Zhuzi, I know there is a saying in your industry that if you teach your apprentices, they will starve to death, but it depends on the person!"

"Like my teachers, how many of them died of starvation after teaching me? On the contrary, their reputations became more and more famous. Do you know why? It's because I am better than my teachers!"

"Don't worry about those jars and cans. You should teach what you need to teach. I think your apprentice Ma Hua is such a good guy. He has followed you for so many years. It's time for him to learn some real skills!"

"As for your fat apprentice, I think he's in big trouble!"

Sha Zhu thought about it and felt that what he said made sense. It would not be good for him to hide it. If his apprentice went out to take the job and did a bad job, he would lose face!

So he said, "Brother, what you said makes sense. I will consider it!"

Liu Guangtian: "Brother Zhuzi, you have to take a long-term view and expand your horizons. If your apprentice is capable, it will ultimately be your reputation that matters!"

"Take you, Brother Zhuzi. Your master taught you cooking without reservation. Isn't that an example? You are so famous in Sijiu City now. Doesn't he feel ashamed? No way!"

"So, don't be stingy. Just teach them properly and don't drag them down!"

Liu Guangtian left after he finished speaking, leaving Sha Zhu to think about it on his own for the rest of the time!

Shazhu really has a very good cooking skill, but isn’t Fatty the same in the later period, he doesn’t even know how to use seasoning when cooking a dish!

Of course, this is the way it is in this era. This is how most masters teach their apprentices. They all have to keep something secret!

Liu Guangtian didn't want him to delay Liu Guangyao. He might be the chef of his own restaurant in the future. What's the point of opening a restaurant if he doesn't have good cooking skills!

Liu Guangyao's incident was just a small episode. As a factory director, he had a lot of things to do.

Although he was only in charge of the technical department and production, who in the factory dared to challenge him?

Just like arranging for my cousin to work in the factory, it was all done by just one word from him. This is the benefit of power!

With Liu Guangtian as deputy factory director in charge of production, Li Huaide as director of the Revolutionary Committee has an easier time!

He is good at dealing with others. Today he is either drinking with the leaders of the meat processing plant or having dinner with the leaders of the textile factory. He has social engagements every day.

But he enjoyed it, because this was his job, and the factory had great logistical needs, so he had to do it himself!

As for the Revolutionary Committee, it is now much more honest and dares not to persecute anyone. After all, the lessons of the past are right in front of them.

The scene of Deputy Director Zhou being shot is still vivid in my mind!

In the deputy factory director's office, Liu Guangtian was processing documents. The office door was suddenly opened and Li Yunlong rushed in!

He shouted anxiously, "Brother, hurry up, Lao Zhao is burning so badly, think of a way!"

Liu Guangtian immediately stood up and said, "Hurry up, send him to the hospital!"

Then he said to the secretary: "Prepare the car and drive to the water room!"

Liu Guangtian and Li Yunlong walked quickly towards the washroom. On the way, Liu Guangtian asked, "Brother Li, what's going on?"

"Oh, Old Zhao was in a bad condition yesterday, and he was even worse this morning. He fainted while sweeping the floor, and we saw that he had a severe fever!" Li Yunlong said quickly.

After arriving at the bathroom, several people sent Zhao Gang to the car. Zhang Shihao drove and the secretary accompanied them to the hospital.

Li Yunlong and his friends couldn't go out and could only wait anxiously for news in the factory!

Li Yunlong sat on the steps smoking a cigarette with a frown on his face!

Seeing this, Ding Wei said, "Don't worry, Lao Li. No matter how many tough battles we have fought, Lao Zhao will definitely be fine. He just has a fever. It shouldn't be a big problem!"

Li Yunlong sighed and said, "Eh... I know that, but we old guys are getting older and older, and our bodies are not as strong as before."

"I don't know if I can live to see the day when the higher-ups vindicate me."

"A few days ago, Mr. Zhao received a letter from home saying that his son was sick. He was so worried! He couldn't eat well and couldn't sleep well. You see, he got himself sick without being careful! Oh..."

Ding Wei: "Let's not talk about these for now. We are living a pretty good life now. If it weren't for Brother Guangtian, the three of us would have died a long time ago, and the grass on our graves would be so tall!"

"It's good enough to be alive now. Since we choose to live, let's live well. Our families are still waiting for us. Lao Li, you have to cheer up too!"

Li Yunlong nodded, his brows relaxed. Ding Wei was right. Since he had chosen to live, he should cherish it!

In the hospital, Liu Guangtian asked his wife, "How is it?"

Ruoxi: "I have a high fever, but it's under control now. I should be fine. I just need to go back and rest more!"

Liu Guangtian breathed a sigh of relief. They are old, so it is inevitable that they have some problems. It is normal. All they need to do is rest and maintain their health!

By the evening, Zhao Gang's health had improved and his temperature had returned to normal. He clamored to go back, otherwise his friends in the bathroom would worry about him!

Of course Liu Guangtian refused and insisted that he wait until after tonight to talk about it. Zhao Gang had no choice but to agree.

He was sent back the next morning, and the secretary was asked to buy an old hen for him to nourish his body!

When Zhao Gang came back, Li Yunlong's eyes were filled with tears. He held his hand tightly and said, "Old Zhao! You can't leave before me, Old Li! I, Old Li, must go to the Hades' Palace first and understand it before you can come!"

Zhao Gang's eyes were moist. Although Li Yunlong's words were rather rude, he could naturally feel the concern in his words.

We have been old comrades-in-arms for so many years, close friends who are willing to trust each other with their lives, neither of them would be willing to let the other die first!

Zhao Gang laughed and said, "You, Li Yunlong, are still alive. Why should I, Zhao Gang, leave first? I am still waiting to collect your body!"

"Hahaha, it's good to collect the body. You speak with so much energy that made me worry all night. I must treat Old Li to a meal!" Li Yunlong said unforgivingly.

After joking for a while, they let Zhao Gang lie down and rest. He was still weak!

Yang Guangming stewed the old hen and prepared it for Zhao Gang at noon!

Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Liu Guangtian was ready to leave: "Brothers, please take care of Brother Zhao. I'm going back to work first!"

Li Yunlong came over and thanked him: "Brother, I won't say thank you anymore. We owe you too much. It will be difficult to repay you in this lifetime!"

Liu Guangtian smiled and said, "Then don't pay it back. Let's be more open!"

Li Yunlong and the other two were stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, their eyes red with laughter...