Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

When Xu Damao found Chen Xu with a lunch box and a bowl in his hand, gritting his teeth.

Chen Xu looked at the two steamed buns in the bowl that were obviously smaller than the others and guessed what was going on. If Sha Zhu didn't retaliate, he wouldn't be Sha Zhu, but this guy's way of revenge was somewhat smart.

Xu Damao was still sulking, but Chen Xu had already taken his bowl and started eating.

Seeing that Chen Xu seemed to be eating very happily, Xu Damao began to doubt his life.

"Aren't you angry?"

Chen Xu raised his head and glanced at Xu Damao.

"Is being angry useful?"

After saying that, he continued eating.

Xu Damao was speechless. What Chen Xu said was indeed true. No matter how angry he was, he could not do anything to Sha Zhu about this matter. It would only make himself very angry and there would be no benefit at all.

Looking at Chen Xu who had just finished eating a steamed bun, Xu Damao suddenly felt that this guy seemed to have a very good mentality, or in other words, he was very open-minded and simply ignored meaningless things.

Xu Damao took a bite of the steamed bun but still felt unwilling to give up.

"We have to find a way to deal with Shazhu. This guy is about to go crazy."

"how do you want to do it?"

Chen Xu continued with his lunch and took the time to reply to Xu Damao without even bothering to raise his head.

Xu Damao was stuck. If he had a way to deal with Sha Zhu, he would have done it long ago. Why would he wait until now?

The two did not notice that not far behind them, there were also two people discussing them.

"Master, why is Chen Xu coming to the canteen of the steel mill to eat?"

Jia Dongxu looked puzzled. Although he had some guesses, he simply didn't believe that Chen Xu could be hired by the steel rolling mill. So many people in the institute came to apply, why was it only a poor boy like Chen Xu who could be hired?

Especially when he thought about the fifty yuan that Chen Xu had cheated him out of, he felt a little annoyed. That was his two months salary, and most of it was used up in his small piggy bank. Wouldn't it be better to use that money to find a job in the Eight Great Hutongs?

Every time he thought of this, Jia Dongxu gritted his teeth.

Yi Zhonghai next to him did not answer Jia Dongxu's words, but frowned and thought to himself.

If Chen Xu sneaked in, that's even more impossible. The steel mill is now under strict management, and those security departments are not just for show. The only possibility is that Chen Xu really found a job in the steel mill, but we don't know which position he applied for.

Yi Zhonghai thought for a long time and felt that none of the positions he applied for were suitable for Chen Xu.

He planned to find time to ask, and was too lazy to pay attention to Jia Dongxu next to him. His apprentice was good in every way, obedient and had no opinions of his own, but sometimes he was inexplicable. He didn't remember any conflicts between Chen Xu and Jia Dongxu. What does your expression of eating shit mean when he finds a job?

In fact, Yi Zhonghai really hopes that Chen Xu can find a job. It is true that he considers Chen Xu as a backup for his old age, but he has not taken any actual action because Chen Xu is extremely unstable.

In the past two years, many people have moved in and out of the courtyard house, and it is inevitable that Chen Xu is not one of them. Under such circumstances, Yi Zhonghai is reluctant to give even small favors.

To put it bluntly, this old guy doesn't want to pay at all and just wants to get something ready.

Given his conditions, even if he had no offspring, it would be easy for him to adopt one or two children.

Even if he treats you as his elderly care provider, don't expect Yi Zhonghai to help you much. Take Jia Dongxu for example, it's already a problem that he's still a first-level fitter after ten years. Yi Zhonghai is only a seventh-level fitter at best, and by the time the plot begins, he has been promoted to an eighth-level fitter.

Even if it was a pig, if Yi Zhonghai was willing to teach it, it would have reached the third level in ten years. However, Jia Dongxu did not become a second-level fitter until 61, and his position was compromised not long after that.

The fourth level of fitter is just a hurdle. The first three levels are actually not difficult. Chen Xu estimates that the fact that Jia Dongxu became the shame of fitters in the steel rolling mill has something to do with Yi Zhonghai. After all, if the Jia family was well off, why would they still listen to Yi Zhonghai.

On the contrary, as it is now, he is neither up nor down, and needs Yi Zhonghai to give him some sweet treats occasionally, which is in line with Yi Zhonghai's retirement plan.

Chen Xu had no evidence, but he habitually thought of things in the worst possible way. After all, human nature is evil.

As long as you think about who will benefit the most if Jia Dongxu's level cannot be raised, it is not difficult to guess a rough result.

As for Sha Zhu, in Yi Zhonghai's eyes, Sha Zhu is now just a spare tire and a thug.

Apart from saying a few words to help the village, there was no actual action.

As long as Jia Dongxu is alive, Sha Zhu has no status at all in Yi Zhonghai's eyes and is dispensable.

Ironically, even though Jia Dongxu was hanged, Yi Zhonghai's final choice for retirement care was Qin Huairu, and Sha Zhu was just a blood bag to provide nutrition to their retirement group.

Yi Zhonghai made the greatest contribution to Sha Zhu's eventual expulsion from his home and freezing to death under a bridge, while Qin Huairu could only come in second.

Chen Xu, who was still eating, naturally didn't know that someone was watching them from behind. The cafeteria was so big and there were so many people, who would notice him?

After finishing their meal, they returned to the screening room together.

It’s not that Chen Xu wanted to go to the screening room so much, but the two of them happened to talk about the books Xu Damao read. Xu Damao said that he still had quite a few of them, and it seemed that they were left here by his father. Xu Damao was too lazy to even flip through them.

Chen Xu was interested. If he wanted his space to play a greater role, it would ultimately depend on himself. It would always do good to learn more.

Now that he is bored to death every day, Chen Xu has to find something to do, and reading is a good choice.

Xu Damao was speechless as he watched Chen Xu flipping through a pile of books one by one. He never knew that Chen Xu had this hobby.

"You like reading books?"

Xu Damao asked doubtfully. He always fell asleep when reading. This was more effective than a lullaby.

"I don't like it, but sometimes I'm too bored to be alone, and reading can kill time."

Chen Xu answered casually while searching.

Xu Damao nodded. Chen Xu was very poor and had no bad habits. He must be very bored most of the time, so there was nothing wrong with him reading to kill time.

"Okay, take it if you like it. No one will see it here anyway."

"it is good."

Chen Xu simply replied and continued to look for books that he liked. At this moment, he was holding a cookbook, puzzled.

“Why is there a recipe here?”

Xu Damao was planning to find a place to sleep for a while, but when he heard Chen Xu's question, he reluctantly raised his head and took a look.

"It seems that my father disliked my mother's cooking skills and helped to find it. My mother didn't watch it for a few days, and then my father left it here."

Chen Xu nodded and selected the book called "Suiyuan Food List".

The cookbook was a bit worn out, but the handwriting was clear. Chen Xu didn't know the origin of the book, but that didn't stop him from wanting to learn it.

People spend their lives caring about food, clothing, housing and transportation, and food naturally occupies an important part of life.

It was okay in my previous life. As long as I had money, I could eat anything. But that’s not the case anymore.

Even if Chen Xu is rich, in this era, if he dares to eat out every day, he will probably be reported in a few days.

It’s better to learn some by yourself, and then take the ingredients to enjoy slowly in the space. It’s a beautiful thought.