Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

Although there were some difficulties and discomfort at first, they gradually found their own rhythm over time.

Chen Fei also played an important role in this process.

From time to time, he invited Qin Huairu and her family to taste his cooking, making them feel warm and cared for.

Xiaohan also became the bond between them. The dog that was once envied by Jia Zhang has now become the darling of the courtyard.

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The management of the Red Star Steel Mill was urgently discussing countermeasures in a dimly lit conference room.

Outside the window, night falls and the lights inside the factory cast a heavy atmosphere.

A few days ago, a collective illness among workers caused by food poisoning plunged this old factory into an unprecedented crisis.

Management decided not to report the case, a decision that was unanimously agreed upon in the meeting room.

Sha Zhu and Ma Hua, the two workers involved in the incident, were both fined $100.

This amount is undoubtedly a huge sum of money for them.

Ma Hua, a middle-aged man who doesn't talk much on weekdays, was directly fired for dereliction of duty.

His face was pale and his eyes revealed confusion and fear about the future.

Sha Zhu, a young man who likes to joke around, is transferred to the cleaning department. His new job includes cleaning toilets, which makes him unable to hold his head up in front of his colleagues.

Sha Zhu's salary dropped to $15.50, which made him feel extremely humiliated.

He used to be a backbone of the factory, but now he has fallen to such a state.

In order to calm public anger, the factory claimed that there was no drug in the dishes and that the problem was caused by poor quality vegetarian food.

Although this statement is hard to believe, most workers have no objection to the management's decision.

They would rather believe that it was an accident than a deliberate act.

Sha Zhu knew that his situation was precarious.

He once instructed MCA to add salt to the dishes in order to make the workers suffer, but he did not expect such consequences.

He just wanted to make a joke, but he didn't expect it to lead to such a disaster.

Now, he can only accept the punishment silently and hope that time can dilute everything.

Ma Hua's departure and Sha Zhu's demotion made the already depressing atmosphere in the factory even more depressing.

Although the workers had no objection to the management's handling of the matter, they privately felt sorry for the fate of Sha Zhu and MCA.

They knew that these two people were just victims of the turmoil, and the real problem was still deeply hidden in the shadow of this factory.

As time goes by, this incident seems to be gradually forgotten by people.

Sha Zhu works silently in the cleaning department. He is no longer the young man who loves to joke, but has become more silent and hardworking.

His movements were mechanical and skillful, and he tried to do his best every time he cleaned, as if he was making up for his mistakes in this way.

After Ma Hua left the factory, life became extremely difficult.

He lost his source of income and had difficulty finding a new job because he was fired.

He began to wander the streets, living on meager aid.

His eyes were filled with despair and self-blame, and he knew that his life might be ruined.

The management of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill seemed relieved after dealing with this incident.

Although this approach may not satisfy everyone, it can at least temporarily stabilize the situation.

However, they ignored the deep-seated problems hidden behind this turmoil. Those issues concerning working environment and workers' rights have not been resolved.

As the days go by, the workers of the Red Star Steel Mill continue to work hard amid the noisy sounds of machines.

Their faces are full of fatigue and helplessness, but they also know that life must go on.

That secret storm will become a small footnote in the factory's history, covered by the dust of time.

At the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, although the food poisoning incident has been settled, the workers' after-dinner conversation still revolves around this case.

Sha Zhu, the former perpetrator, has now become the biggest victim.

His punishment caused widespread discussion among the workers. Some believed that he deserved it, while others sympathized with his situation.

Shazhu himself was dissatisfied with the punishment.

He was transferred from his original position to the cleaning department, a decision that made him feel humiliated.

He thought about resigning and leaving this place that made him lose his dignity.

However, Qin Huairu's words made him change his mind.

Qin Huairu is a distant relative of Sha Zhu. She has worked in the factory for many years and has a clear understanding of everything in the factory.

She persuaded Sha Zhu not to resign because it was not easy to find a job nowadays and Sha Zhu had a big family to support.

Her words made Shazhu calm down and think about the consequences, and finally decided to stay.

Sha Zhu was filled with gratitude towards Qin Huairu, and he even began to have some special feelings for her.

What he didn't know was that Qin Huairu's real purpose was not to help him, but to use him to keep her job.

Qin Huairu's position is closely related to Sha Zhu's previous position. If Sha Zhu leaves, her job will also be affected.

Sha Zhu started a new cleaning job.

Every day, he had to face dirty toilets and garbage, which made him, who was already arrogant, feel extremely uncomfortable.

Every time he finished a day's work, he would feel exhausted and the smell on his body was unbearable.

Just when Sha Zhu was gradually adapting to this kind of life, he met Ma Hua by chance.

Ma Hua was expelled because of that incident and is now living in dire straits.

Seeing Ma Hua's appearance, Sha Zhu felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart.

I began to reflect on my own behavior and cherish the work at hand more.

As time went by, Sha Zhu slowly adapted to the new working environment.

Although his job made him feel uncomfortable, he knew that he had to stick to it for the sake of his life and his family.

He also began to understand Qin Huairu's difficulties and no longer resented her behavior.

Qin Huairu was relieved to see that Sha Zhu was able to hold on.

As long as Sha Zhu is still in the factory, there will be no problem with her job.

She even began to feel a little guilty towards Shazhu because she took advantage of his ignorance and helplessness.

In this old steel mill, everyone is working hard to make a living.

The story of Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu is just one of the many stories in this factory.

In a corner of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, Sha Zhu and Ma Hua met.

There were sparks of anger in Sha Zhu's eyes and his steps were firm and powerful, as if he wanted to pour out all his dissatisfaction and anger.

Ma Hua looked a little haggard, but there was a determination in his eyes.

"Did you know what would happen?" Sha Zhu's voice was low and powerful, his brows were furrowed, as if he wanted to force out all the secrets.

Ma Hua shook his head, his voice a little hoarse: "I was framed just like you. I have no reason to frame you."

Sha Zhu's anger did not subside. He continued to question, "Then why did Director Yang know our plan in advance? Did you leak something?"

Ma Hua sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "I also want to know the answer. I suspect that Chen Fei eavesdropped on us and framed us."

Sha Zhu's heart moved, and he recalled that Chen Fei did appear in a place where he shouldn't have been that day.

The anger in his heart began to turn to Chen Fei: "If it was Chen Fei, I would never let him go."

Sha Zhu decided to clarify the facts to Director Yang. He wanted to uncover the truth of it all.

But when he turned to leave, Ma Hua stopped him: "Shazhu, you can't go. Going to Director Yang now will only make things worse."

Sha Zhu's anger burned in his heart. He felt extremely frustrated and angry: "Are we just going to watch Fade Chen get away with it?"

A strange light flashed in Ma Hua's eyes: "I have already thought about how to take revenge on Chen Fei."