Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

After hearing this, Qin Huairu felt unwilling but had no choice but to accept it.

He cast his gaze towards Chen Fei who had just returned from get off work in the distance, and thought to himself, perhaps the root of all this lies with Chen Fei.

Chen Fei returned in the night, still in his work clothes. His face showed a hint of fatigue, but it could not hide his determination.

As soon as he entered the door, he was stopped by Qin Huairu, who bombarded him with accusations like a machine gun, pushing all the responsibility onto him.

Fade Chen frowned, but did not say much. He just endured it all silently.

After dinner, Chen Fei decided to take Yu Li out for a walk to relax.

Yu Li is lively and cheerful, and always has a bit of curiosity and admiration towards Chen Fei.

The two strolled along the dimly lit streets, the occasional laughter breaking the silence of the night.

"Chen Fei, I heard that you are a welder in the factory?" Yu Li suddenly asked, with curiosity gleaming in her eyes.

"Yes, a level six welder." Chen Fei replied calmly, but his tone could not hide his pride.

In this era, being able to become a level 6 welder is undoubtedly a symbol of skill and strength.

When Yu Li heard this, there was a bit more admiration and appreciation in her eyes, as if she was looking at a hero.

She followed Chen Fei closely, with a fangirl-like smile on her face, which made Chen Fei feel inexplicably better.

However, the good times did not last long. Yu Li's smile gradually faded, replaced by a hint of worry.

"Chen Fei, have you...ever thought about changing your job?" She asked hesitantly, her eyes full of concern for Chen Fei.

Fade Chen stopped and turned to look at Yu Li.

"What's wrong? This job is good." He said, with a hint of confusion in his tone.

“But... I heard that welding is very harmful to the body, especially for high-level people like you. In the long run..." Yu Li didn't finish her words, but her worry was evident in her words.

Chen Fei was silent for a moment, thinking that in this cold world, there were still people who cared about him so much, which made him feel warm and complicated.

He patted Yu Li's shoulder gently and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I know what I am doing. Besides, I believe that future technology will be able to solve these problems."

As the night deepened, the two figures gradually faded away.

That day, the afternoon sun shone through the cracks in the factory building and onto Chen Fei's sweaty face. He had just completed a difficult welding task and was preparing to take a break.

At this time, Yu Li came over with two cups of herbal tea in her hands.

"Chen Fei, take a break. Although the income from welding is good, the radiation is not good for your health in the long run. Not to mention that you have to consider your children when you start a family in the future."

Yu Li's words were like a breeze that blew into Chen Fei's heart, causing him to stop what he was doing and fall into deep thought.

Yes, although I am quite proud of this skill, how can I not take my future health and family into consideration?

So he nodded and decided to follow Yu Li's advice and consider changing his job.

But problems arise one after another. Which job should I change to?

Chen Fei was filled with confusion.

It's not that other options haven't been considered, but each one seems to have unexplainable obstacles.

Just as he was frowning, Yu Li spoke again: "Fade Chen, I think you can go to the cafeteria and try to be a chef. I heard that they are short of staff, and the working environment is relatively clean, which is good for your health."

chef?

Chen Fei couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

Knowing that although being a chef seems glamorous, it is actually hard work, especially the job of serving people, he has never been willing to do it.

But on second thought, for the sake of future health and family, this seems to be a good choice.

What's more, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind - the idiot in the cafeteria.

It has long been a secret known to everyone in the factory that Sha Zhu often took advantage of his position to steal food from the cafeteria and give it to the Jia family.

Chen Fei secretly thought that if he really went to the cafeteria, he might have a chance to expose Sha Zhu's evil deeds and make him receive the punishment he deserved.

Thinking of this, Fade Chen couldn't help but smile, and a brilliant plan quietly took shape in his mind.

He began to plan how to cleverly draw the leader's attention to the problems in the cafeteria and then transfer himself to the cafeteria to replace Sha Zhu's position.

Chen Fei was standing in the corner of the cafeteria at the moment, his eyes passing through the steam-filled kitchen and fixed on the self-important chef - Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu, with his rough cooking skills and arrogant attitude, is domineering in the cafeteria and no one dares to mess with him.

But in Chen Fei's eyes, all this was nothing more than an empire that was about to collapse.

"Humph, idiot, you won't be so arrogant for much longer." Fade Chen thought to himself.

The reason why he planned to replace Sha Zhu was not only for the seemingly glamorous position of chef, but also to prove to Qin Huairu, the woman who had put him in an irretrievable situation, that he was not a pawn that could be manipulated by others.

Qin Huairu, the canteen's accountant, is a woman who appears gentle but is actually very scheming.

He once used his position to set numerous traps in an attempt to completely crush Chen Fei.

That incident almost ruined Chen Fei's reputation, but it was also that experience that ignited the fire of revenge in his heart and his determination to change his destiny.

"For my health and dignity, I must enter this battlefield." Chen Fei made up his mind secretly. He knew very well that only by controlling the cafeteria's kitchen could he indirectly control Qin Huairu and make her pay the price for her actions.

A few days later, Chen Fei found the factory director and applied for transfer to the canteen.

There was unquestionable determination in his words.

Although the factory manager was surprised, he finally nodded in agreement after seeing Chen Fei's determination.

When the news spread, there was an uproar in the cafeteria. Sha Zhu sneered at it, thinking that Chen Fei was just daydreaming.

However, Chen Fei ignored these gossips.

The news of the transfer also made Yu Li very excited.

Yu Li always silently supports Chen Fei.

She believed that Chen Fei would one day prove himself and get rid of the shadow of the past.

On a weekend night, the moonlight was bright. Chen Fei rode a bicycle and took Yu Li through the streets of Huaian City.

The two laughed and talked happily, enjoying this rare quiet moment.

For dinner, they chose a small restaurant that was simple but warm.

At the dinner table, Chen Fei told Yu Li about his plan. After listening, Yu Li's eyes sparkled. She held Chen Fei's hand tightly and gave him the greatest encouragement and support.

However, happy times are always short-lived.

When Chen Fei and Yu Li returned to the dormitory building hand in hand, a familiar figure blocked their way - Qin Huairu.

She stood under the dim street lights with a complicated smile on her face, and her eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

"Chen Fei, I heard that you are being transferred to the cafeteria? Congratulations." Qin Huairu's voice contained a subtle hint of provocation.

Fade Chen stopped and stared at Qin Huairu with a sharp gaze.

"Qin Huairu, don't worry about my affairs. You just need to remember that you will have to pay me back sooner or later."

After saying that, Fade Chen took Yu Li's hand, walked around Qin Huairu, and strode into the dormitory building.