Siheyuan: The opening earthquake of stealing and replacing pillars

The second canteen was originally independent and had three teams. However, after Director Li took office, he made some adjustments and reduced the three teams to two. Team one was mainly responsible for the large canteen, while Team Two, where He Yuzhu was located, was rather special. Most of the time, it only provided meals for cadres and receptions, so a room was separated out inside the canteen. Small receptionists would eat here, and only big receptionists would go to the banquet hall.

Of course, Class 2 also cooks big pot dishes, but the quantity is relatively small. What is shown on TV is actually a small scene. A real canteen would not be like this. There are more than 10,000 people in the steel rolling mill, and they only cook one meal a day. You can imagine what the scene is like at mealtime. It is simply crowded!

Many people are naturally uncomfortable with cadres and employees mixing together. Isn't this treating them differently? Why? He Yuzhu also knew that this was unreasonable, but he had no choice. The rules were set by Director Li. Would others dare to say anything? Of course not!

The previous canteen director, Lao Qian, was demoted to the workshop by Director Li just because he opposed him. He is still serving in the army now. It is estimated that as long as Director Li is still here, he will never be able to turn things around. Don’t you think it’s miserable?

If it was the first two years, He Yuzhu might have learned from Lao Qian's lesson and been willing to be a vanguard. But now it was different, the situation was about to change, and he naturally couldn't fall behind, otherwise he would be beaten.

So his second move was to target this "abnormal atmosphere". Director Li would not be around for many days, so it was the right person to target him. This would not only establish a selfless image in front of the new leadership team, but also consolidate the position of canteen director and win over the hearts of the people. It was a great deal...

The work in the afternoon was very simple. I would first go to the kitchen to check if there were any potential safety hazards. To be honest, this inspection had not been started for many years. There was no other way. The Deputy Section Chief Wang, who was in charge of logistics, was actually also the deputy director of the canteen. However, he was very lazy. Not to mention that he did not come here on weekdays, even if he came, he would only convey Director Li's orders. After finishing his work, he would just pat his butt and leave, and he was unwilling to stay for even a second longer.

He is afraid of trouble. Why has the canteen never had a director? It is because Director Li wants to take all the benefits. Otherwise, he would not have tightened He Yuzhu's power so much, just because he is worried that the truth will be revealed...

After the inspection, he walked around each class to see if there was anything missed, then said a few words of encouragement and reported the attendance sheets of each class to the Human Resources Department. He Yuzhu didn't have to worry about purchasing, as Director Li had other arrangements, so his work for the day was over.

After work, He Yuzhu was not in a hurry to go home. He had not purchased any daily necessities since the new house was renovated, and he planned to take this time to buy them.

I came to the department store, picked out some bedding items, and then went to the clothing area to buy a shirt and a pair of trousers. As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and I am a leader now. I can't be so careless anymore. I have to change my image, right?

Coming out of the department store, across the street was the Xinhua Bookstore. He Yuzhu saw that it was still early, so he wanted to go in and have a look, as the bookcase at home was empty.

The bookstore is small, but it has a wide variety of books, and you can buy almost any book you want. He Yuzhu is not picky, anyway, he buys books just to suit the occasion, so any book will do.

He walked along the bookshelf, picking up a few literary books, a few science books, and a few books on art... Finally, he came to the recipe section and found that there were quite a lot of people reading, and most of them were housewives.

He Yuzhu thought about it and decided not to do it. A grown man reading a recipe book would make people look down on him. But he suddenly saw a young woman holding a copy of "Records of Eight Major Cuisine" and immediately felt itchy. He snatched it from the young woman without saying a word.

“Sorry, I bought this book!”

The young woman watched as the book in her hand was snatched away, and she didn't react for a long time.

"Hey, I haven't finished reading it yet!"

"Then ask the administrator to get another one. Sorry, I'm in a hurry!"

The young woman saw that it was indeed not easy for He Yuzhu to carry so many bags, so she didn't want to make a fuss about it. Besides, he went to the administrator to explain the situation, and she immediately realized that he might be in a hurry.

"Name!"

Although you don’t need a ticket to buy books nowadays, you still need to register.

"He Yuzhu!"

"unit!"

"Red Star Steel Mill!"

"Twenty-seven books, fifteen dollars and ten cents in total!"

He Yuzhu took out two big unity notes and handed them to the administrator, but he was a little nervous. This was his first time using the cash rewarded by the system, and he didn't know if there was any problem!

Fortunately, the administrator only took a look and started looking for money, which meant that there was no problem with the money and he could spend it boldly in the future. He Yuzhu breathed a sigh of relief.

The young woman over there was obviously startled when she heard the three words "He Yuzhu". This name is so familiar, He Yuzhu... Wait, he can't be -,

"Comrade He Yuzhu!"

He Yuzhu was about to leave after paying the bill when he heard someone calling him from behind. He turned around and found that it was the young woman from before. He thought she had changed her mind and hurriedly said to the manager,

"Hello, this lady wants to read The True Records of Eight Great Cuisines. Please give her another copy!"

He Yuzhu smiled apologetically and went out. But the young woman obviously didn't want to let him go, and she chased him out the door again.

"Comrade He Yuzhu, please wait a moment!"

It’s just a book, what’s the big deal?

He Yuzhu had no choice but to stop. He smiled and said, "Any questions?"

The young woman also laughed and said, "Don't you recognize me?"

I should have known you, He Yuzhu was speechless. Although you look good, you are obviously married. You are not my type!

"It's me, Ran Qiuye, think about it again!"

Damn, it’s really Teacher Ran!

Where are your two braids? Your bangs look really ugly now, and it looks like you are pretending to be young.

He Yuzhu shook her head with regret, thinking back then she almost got together with Shazhu. If Qin Huairu hadn't interfered, the child would probably be in junior high school now!

It's really good-for-nothing!

"What a coincidence!"

"Haha, it's quite a coincidence indeed!"

Ran Qiuye smiled gently, which aroused people's infinite yearning. Could it be that all married women have the "light of temptation"?

On the street, the setting sun was dazzling, and the crowds of people leaving get off work and the army of bicycles formed a spectacular scene. He Yuzhu and Ran Qiuye walked towards the flowerbed by the roadside and finally sat down on a bench.

"I never thought that we would meet again!" Ran Qiuye said with emotion.

"Haha, huh?!"

He Yuzhu felt a little uncomfortable. After all, they had been together before, and it was even more awkward because it didn't work out.

"I'm so sorry for what happened just now. I didn't expect you were reading that book!" He wanted to change the subject. He said that he couldn't touch a nagging woman. It would be troublesome.

"Haha, it's okay, I'm just flipping through it. By the way, are you still alone now?"

What do you mean?

Do you look down on me?

The smile on He Yuzhu's face was uglier than crying. Damn it, it's all Qin Huairu's fault, otherwise I would be hugging the woman in front of me tonight.

Ran Qiuye realized that he had said the wrong thing and apologized quickly: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything else, I just asked casually!"

Just asking, what are you blushing about?

You're obviously just concerned about my health!

"You're right. I'm still single! What about you? When did you get married? Why didn't you tell me?"

The tone sounded like jealousy. Ran Qiuye thought He Yuzhu still had feelings for her and blushed instantly, but the next second,

"You look down on my craftsmanship, don't you?"

"what?"

"Look, I was right!"

"No, I'm not--" Ran Qiuye was eager to explain!

But He Yuzhu smiled evilly and said, "I was just teasing you, you really believed it!"

Ran Qiuye didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This person really hadn't changed at all and was still as erratic as before.

"Is he good to you?"

"Who?"

"Your husband, of course!"

"He, he is dead!" Ran Qiuye said sadly.

He Yuzhu was stunned and asked subconsciously: "Dead? Then you are dead-"

widow!

Although it wasn't said, everyone could hear it.

Ran Qiuye’s resentful eyes are chilling!

He Yuzhu wiped the cold sweat off his forehead silently. Damn, another widow. Do you think the He family’s ancestral tomb is buried in the wrong place? Why do we always run into widows?

It is said that the old man liked to snatch widows, but that was to be his mistresses. When it came to He Daqing, he was even better than his teacher, willing to be the ghost under the skirt of the white widow, and he was romantic until his death. Finally, there is Sha Zhu, there is nothing to say, his genes are too strong, I am powerless to complain.

Widow Qin, Widow Ran, I heard that Yu Haitang is also divorced. Oh, what a bad luck this year has been!

"sorry!"

Ran Qiuye said calmly: "You are not wrong, I am a widow now!"

Speaking of the word "widow", she looked at He Yuzhu with deep eyes, because she thought of Qin Huairu. It was this woman who was causing trouble back then. Otherwise, there would be nothing wrong with her marrying a cook.

"By the way, can you come to my house the day after tomorrow?"

"What?"

He Yuzhu immediately became alert. He knew the "power" of the widow. Could it be that Teacher Ran also wanted to force himself on her?

"My family is entertaining guests the day after tomorrow, and I can't cook, so I came to the bookstore to look for recipes, but I didn't expect to meet you here. Isn't it a pity to leave a living recipe like you unused?"

"hehe!"

You're treating me like a donkey, ah...

"I'm afraid I haven't got time—when is the day after tomorrow?"

He Yuzhu originally wanted to refuse, but seeing Ran Qiuye's disappointed face, he felt reluctant, because the day after tomorrow was Sunday, and using this as an excuse didn't seem appropriate.

"At noon, just come over at ten o'clock!"

Fortunately, it was not at night. He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Then it's settled!"

"it is good!"

At this moment, He Yuzhu heard someone calling him again, and it was a woman!

"Stupid column!"

It’s Yu Haitang. It’s true. Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear!

"Lao Yu!"

The divorced Yu Haitang has become more wild and more charming than Ran Qiuye.

"Your friend?" Yu Haitang came closer and discovered Ran Qiuye's presence.

"I guess so!" He Yuzhu gave an ambiguous answer.

"Hello, my name is Yu Haitang, and I work in the same factory as Director He!" Old Yu was still very considerate and called Director He directly. He was really good at speaking.

"Hello, my name is Ran Qiuye!"

Has he become the director? Ran Qiuye suddenly felt sad.

Is it my luck with love today or what? Either I don’t come, or I come with a dozen, it’s really evil!

Looking at the two women in front of him, He Yuzhu found that they were both examining each other. He was startled and thought, you guys are treating me as your prey. Damn, I feel so good about myself!

"Old Yu, you've come just in time, give me a ride!"

Yu Haitang was riding a bicycle. He Yuzhu hung his bag on it and took the initiative to get on the driver's seat. Seeing this, Yu Haitang happily sat on the back seat. She waved to Ran Qiuye, and the two of them rode away.

The afterglow of the setting sun stretched Ran Qiuye's figure so long, her stiff hands were still in the air, and she forgot to put them down for a moment~

……

Yu Haitang was going to visit her sister, Yan Jiecheng's wife Yu Li, at the Siheyuan, so when she got home she and He Yuzhu walked separately, one in front and one behind, to avoid suspicion!

Yan Bugui saw He Yuzhu coming in, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Director He, are you off work? Oh, so many bags look heavy, what are they filled with?"

Uncle San is like a piece of dog-skin plaster, you can't get rid of it, what do you care about me? Does it have anything to do with you? You are just bored!

"Nothing, just a few books. I'll see you there later."

After saying that, he went straight to the central courtyard.

"Shazhu also knows how to read books? How can a cook like him understand it? Hehe, maybe he will ask me, his teacher, for advice. No, I have to wait at home. If he doesn't want to get some money, I won't teach him no matter what. That's it!"

It was not dark yet, so He Yuzhu put the bag in the house first and then went to the backyard. He cleared out all the things in the old lady's house and placed them in the yard. Ma Hua was also cleaning up.

"Master, you're off duty!"

He Yuzhu said "hmm" and walked into the house to take a look. The main beam had been hoisted up again, the walls had been painted, and there were two craftsmen busy at work. He said hello to them and they came out.

"Master, what should we do with these things?"

There were old furniture on the floor, but most of them were smashed and completely unusable!

"Throw it away, there's no point keeping it!"

Ma Hua felt a little distressed. He felt that it could still be used after some repairs.

"Master, this incense table has only two legs broken, but it can definitely still be used. Why don't we keep it for now?"

He Yuzhu knew this incense table. The old lady had been using it during her lifetime. Every time there was a festival, she would always set up a table of snacks and then worship the ancestral tablets. It can be said that this incense table accompanied the old lady throughout her life.

"Then keep it for now, I'll find someone to fix it later!"

This kind of old furniture cannot be repaired by ordinary people, so we have to ask Mr. Luo to help.

"Ouch, it's quite heavy!"

He Yuzhu didn't expect the incense table to be so heavy. He lifted it with his feet but it didn't move. He estimated that it must weigh more than 100 pounds.

"Haha, the house repairman said that old furniture is like this, heavy and heavy!"

He Yuzhu was shocked. It must be some precious wood!

I heard that Huanghuali and red sandalwood are very heavy, even a small piece is like iron. Thinking of this, he quickly picked up a broken leg and looked at it, not noticing that the two repairmen in the inner room were peeping at him.