Siheyuan: I am different He Yuzhu

After making up his mind, Jia Xudong finished a simple meal in the cafeteria slowly and leisurely. However, unlike in the past, he did not get up and leave in a hurry as usual. Instead, he sat steadily on the slightly old chair, his eyes occasionally looking in a certain direction, as if he was silently calculating the time, and he seemed to be very patient.

It turned out that he had been waiting for the busy female worker to finish the work at hand. Finally, when Jia Xudong saw the female worker began to clean the window in an orderly manner, he immediately stood up and walked quickly but steadily towards the window where the female worker was.

The female worker was concentrating on wiping the countertop of the window when she suddenly felt someone approaching. She looked up and saw Jia Xudong holding an empty lunch box. A professional smile quickly appeared on the female worker's face and she said enthusiastically, "Comrade, I'm sorry, the food at this window is all gone. If you haven't eaten yet, you can go to other windows to have a look."

Hearing this, Jia Xudong quickly waved his hands and explained hastily: "I have already eaten, I am not here to get food!"

The female worker couldn't help but feel a little surprised, frowned, and asked in confusion: "Since you have already eaten, why did you come to the food window?"

Jia Xudong moved a little closer and lowered his voice and said, "Comrade, I actually have something I want to ask you. Do you think it would be convenient for you to come out now? There are so many people here, it's not suitable to talk."

As he spoke, he looked around cautiously. Then, he added, "Don't worry, I'm not a bad person. My name is Jia Xudong, and I just want to ask you something."

"Okay then, go wait for me at the east side of the cafeteria! I'll clean the window and then go out." The female worker said as she carefully wiped the window countertop.

After listening to Liu Lan's words, Jia Xudong immediately walked out of the canteen. He walked hurriedly, as if he had something important on his mind. After arriving at the agreed location, Jia Xudong stood there quietly waiting. Time passed by, and finally, the figure of a female worker appeared in his sight.

Jia Xudong's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward. When he came in front of the female worker, he paused for a moment, then asked a little embarrassedly: "Um... I don't know what your name is, comrade?"

The female worker smiled and answered very quickly: "My name is Liu Lan. There is no one else here. Just tell me what you want to say."

Hearing the other party's response, Jia Xudong nodded and continued, "Hello, Comrade Liu. To be honest, I have encountered a very difficult problem. The wife I married has a farm household registration, so the two children I gave birth to naturally have rural household registration. But only urban household registration has a rationed supply of food. Before, the children were still young, and the family could make do with a tight ration. But now they are growing up day by day, and their appetite is no less than that of adults. There is really not enough food at home."

Liu Lan listened to Jia Xudong's story carefully, with an expression of empathy on her face. She sighed softly and said, "That's right. Once children start to grow, their appetites are really huge. I have several children at home, too. Every time they eat, I see them wolfing down their food, and I really worry that there won't be enough food."

At this point, Liu Lan seemed to suddenly realize something. Her brows slightly furrowed, and her eyes instantly became sharp. She stared at Jia Xudong closely, and said with a vigilant face: "Hey! I said, you told me so much, are you thinking that I will pity you, and then you will eat and drink for free in our cafeteria in the future without paying a penny? Let me tell you, there is no way!"

Facing Liu Lan's sharp questioning, Jia Xudong was frightened and trembled all over. His face turned pale. He waved his hand and explained: "Oh, Comrade Liu, you misunderstood! I really didn't mean that. How dare I eat in the cafeteria without paying? I came to you today because I want to ask you something serious. You see, I just want to know if there are any employees in our factory cafeteria who are about to retire recently, and there is no one in his family who can take over?"

"As for me, I am planning to buy a succession quota for my wife. It would be great if she could successfully get a job in our factory canteen. Not only can her rural household registration be transferred to an urban household registration, but our two children can also be transferred to urban household registration!" After saying this, Jia Xudong breathed a sigh of relief, as if the big stone hanging in his heart had finally fallen to the ground.

"Oh my, so that's what happened! I was wondering what important matter you wanted to talk to me about. I was worried before and thought you had other ideas about me! It turns out it's just this matter. Why didn't you explain it to me earlier? Really, you made me misunderstand you for nothing!" After listening to Jia Xudong's patient and detailed explanation, Liu Lan's originally tense heart relaxed instantly, and her carefree personality began to show again.

She patted her chest and said generously, "Okay, now that you've come to me, we're all co-workers in the same factory, so I'll definitely help you with this little favor! But let me be frank first. Although I can help you find out privately, I can't guarantee that I can get any useful information! If I fail to find out the key information you've been thinking about about who is willing to transfer the succession quota, you're not allowed to blame me then!"

Jia Xudong quickly smiled and nodded in response: "How could that be, Comrade Liu! Don't worry, I am definitely not the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for me. I am very grateful for your help in finding out this time. And I won't let you work in vain. If this matter can be successfully accomplished in the end, I will definitely give you a generous reward as a thank you." As he said that, he stretched out his right hand towards Liu Lan, slowly opened his palm, and showed five fingers.

When Liu Lan heard that there was money to be gained, her eyes lit up instantly and she was secretly delighted in her heart, but on the surface she pretended to refuse, "Oh, we are all workers in the same factory. It is only natural for us to help each other. How can I have the nerve to take your money!" However, her slightly upturned mouth corners and sparkling eyes had already betrayed her true thoughts.

Seeing this, Jia Xudong said quickly, "Don't be polite with me, Comrade Liu Lan. This is the reward you deserve. Without your help, how could I find out such an important thing? Besides, even matchmakers get red envelopes for helping to introduce blind dates. If you can really help me find out about the succession quota this time, it will be much more important to our family than me getting married! So, you must take this money."

At this time, Jia Xudong suddenly slapped his head and said, "Oh, I've been busy talking to you. It's getting late. I have to go back to workshop one to work. My name is Jia Xudong, and I work in workshop one. When you have any news, just come to the workshop to find me. That's settled for now, Comrade Liu, thank you for your concern!" Before he finished speaking, he turned around and left in a hurry, leaving Liu Lan standing there.