Siheyuan works as a nanny for Shazhu

Master Wang and Xiao Ming looked at each other, and Master Wang said, "As for the things you made, let Xiao Ming and Master Lei go over tomorrow to take a look. As for the materials, I still have some Huanghuali materials here. It depends on whether you are willing to use them. I guarantee that you will have no problem using them for decades."

"No problem, it's up to you. I trust Master Wang's craftsmanship. It's settled then. I'll be waiting at home tomorrow morning."

"Okay, let's go measure it first, probably around 8 o'clock in the morning. Xiao Ming knows the place, and we'll tell you the specific price after you measure the size. As a regular customer, I'll definitely give you a discount."

"Well, thank you for being old. I won't bother you any more. I have classes in the afternoon, so I'll leave now."

"Hey, okay. Take care. Xiao Ming, help send Xiao Feng off. And stop by Master Lei's house and tell him about it."

Xiao Ming responded and followed Jiang Feng out. In this era, people in the handicraft industry don't have a good life either. Ordinary people have no money at home, so they just repair some usable things. Only when they really can't use them or there is a happy event, will they make furniture and decorate the house. They save as much as possible. Master Wang and Master Lei are very happy to have such a big order.

Jiang Feng went out, asked for the direction of Master Lei's house, and walked with Xiao Ming for about ten minutes. Then the two separated. Jiang Feng went to school, and Wang Xiaoming went to Master Lei's house.

When he came back in the evening, Jiang Feng saw that He Yushui had not returned yet, so he prepared the meal at home. Just as he put it on the table, He Yushui rushed in: "Cousin, I'm hungry, is the meal ready?"

"Okay, okay, it's time to eat. Your brother won't be home for dinner tonight, so you don't have to wait for him."

He Yushui put down his schoolbag, went out to wash his hands, and then went into the house and started eating. At this time, He Yuzhu also came in. After they greeted each other, He Yuzhu went into the inner room, took a bag and went out.

When they arrived at the master's house, the master's wife was waiting at the door. When she saw He Yuzhu coming with something in his hand, the master's wife said angrily, "You are about to get married, so you should save money. What are you bringing to the master's house? Take it back yourself later."

He Yuzhu said with a smile, "Isn't this because we need the master to help us? We can't come empty-handed. It's nothing, so I brought two bottles of wine for the master."

"Your master has also informed your junior uncle, saying that it was you who asked for the invitation. Don't let it slip later." The master's wife said to He Yuzhu in a low voice.

"Oh, look how busy I am. My uncle will scold me again. Master's wife, you have to help me smooth things over."

"Got it, go in quickly, your master is cooking, and your uncle hasn't come yet."

After He Yuzhu entered the house, he put the bag in the cupboard in the house with familiarity, and went to the kitchen. The master had just finished a dish and looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi is here. There are two more dishes. Just wait."

"Master, please let me do it. Can you help me see if my skills have improved recently?"

Guo Mingsheng nodded, took off his apron and handed it to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu had a talent for cooking. He took the spatula like a veteran taking over a gun. He looked at the dishes on the table. The meat was all cooked, leaving only tofu and one cabbage. As usual, he made a mapo tofu and stir-fried cabbage with oil residue. He then washed the pot, boiled water, added oil and added ingredients.

Guo Mingsheng looked at it for a while, nodded, turned around and went out to sit and drink tea. When He Yuzhu brought the two dishes, Li Sankui was already sitting in the room. He Yuzhu called out, "Master Uncle."

He ran to the cupboard and took out a bottle of wine. Guo Mingsheng said, "I watched Zhuzi's cooking skills today. The level of these two dishes is not lower than mine. There is nothing more to teach you."

Uncle Master Li Sankui picked up the chopsticks, smelled the tofu first, picked up a piece, blew on it, put it in his mouth, and felt the hotness, freshness, and spiciness first, and finally the numbness. He nodded and said, "This dish has captured the essence of Sichuan cuisine, spicy, fresh and fragrant. Brother, you can retire now."

"It's because he wants to go to work in the factory. Otherwise, I would have retired long ago, and he would have been able to become the chef of Fengze Garden."

"Master, uncle, I still have a lot to learn. You can't praise me like this, or my cooking skills will remain stagnant."

Guo Mingsheng nodded and said, "Zhu Zi is right. You should keep learning until you die. After learning Sichuan cuisine, you should also learn Shandong, Guangdong, Huaiyang, and Tan cuisine. At least you should master a few dishes that you are good at, so that you will not be afraid of the stage anywhere."

"Master is right. I was hoping to get some good work from Master and Uncle Master. Master and Uncle Master can't hide it."

"Zhu Zi's personality is much more cheerful now. I was worried that the departure of Second Senior Brother would affect him. Now it's good that he can focus on being a chef. He is considered to have made a name for himself. When I was cooking outside, I also heard of Chef He's name. He is no less skilled than me." Uncle Senior Li Sankui said jokingly.

"Okay, stop saying these things in front of Zhuzi. You still need to let him know that there are always people better than you. Zhuzi is still young and can't just follow the old ways and rest on his laurels."

"Yes, yes, yes, I have noted it all down. Master and Uncle-Master, I offer a toast to you two elders."

The two raised their glasses and clinked them with He Yuzhu's. They each took a sip. He Yuzhu put down his glass and said to his master, "Master, I came here today for something. Xiaofeng found an acquaintance at the street office and introduced me to a date. We've met and I like both of them. So I came here to ask Master to help me propose marriage."

He Yuzhu's master's wife was sitting at the table, ignoring the others, chatting and eating with her master's aunt. When she heard He Yuzhu talking about the marriage proposal, she put down her chopsticks and said to He Yuzhu, "Zhuzi, what you said this morning was not clear. Please tell me in detail, which family's daughter is this?"

When He Yuzhu listened to the questions from his master's wife, he could only tell her everything from the beginning when they first met to when Huang Ming went to the girl's house together. However, he did not mention that he went out to play and held the girl's hand. He was still shy.

Several people put down their chopsticks and listened to He Yuzhu. From time to time, the master's wife and master's aunt interrupted and asked a few questions. These things can only be sorted out clearly by the master's wife. A few grown men know nothing.

After listening to the master's wife and the master's aunt, the master's wife said, "According to what Zhuzi said, this girl comes from a decent family, is sensible, has some education, and is a formal employee of the factory. She is a good match for Zhuzi."

Several people nodded, and Guo Mingsheng continued, "Officer Huang from the Street Office has helped you a lot. We went to propose marriage basically just to go through the motions and see if there is anything else to prepare. Think about it, Master and Uncle Master will help you find a solution."

He Yuzhu scratched his head and said, "It's nothing. We have a bicycle and a radio at home. Xiaoyan's family said she wanted a sewing machine as a dowry. Xiaofeng went out to inquire today. But I came here in a hurry tonight. We plan to renovate the house and make some furniture. It's basically done. I came here today to tell you, Master, that I can go to Xiaoyan's house to propose marriage at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning."

"These are just your family matters, so that's all. Have you prepared the things for the marriage proposal? Also, tell me the wedding date, the amount of the wedding gift, etc., so that I can talk to you when the time comes."

"Master, it's like this. Uncle Huang and Xiaoyan's aunt are colleagues. The betrothal gift was decided last time we went there. It's 100 yuan. I was thinking about giving something else. I came here to ask you for your decision."

"100, that's about right. But if it's a sewing machine as a dowry, then it's less. A sewing machine costs more than , not counting the ticket. Let me think about it."

Li Sankui interrupted and said, "Brother, Zhuzi is your last disciple. Since they don't allow us to increase the betrothal gift, why don't we take over the woman's job? I'll go over there and make sure they have a great time."

"Hey, uncle, this won't do. You have to sit at the table when I get married. How can I bother you any day?"

Guo Mingsheng waved his hand and said, "This is also a solution. Now many things cannot be bought. Even if I buy them, I will give them to my apprentice's wife. In the end, I still bring them back. But you, the third brother, how can I let you do it? Zhuzi is a junior, and he can't ask you to help him get married. I'll ask the second brother to go over. In our chef industry, this is the only cooking skill that can be shown off."

"Second Brother, please come over. I plan to treat a few of you to a nice drink then."

"You don't have to worry about this. I've already arranged it. The eldest brother will be here with you, and the brothers below will come to help. It's okay for the second brother to go over there. Just let him take your fifth brother over there. You can just find a few people to do odd jobs here. Do you have to go out and find a chef for your wedding?"

"Zhu Zi, just listen to your master's arrangements. When everything is done, just treat your fellow brothers to a good meal alone." Master's wife Li Cuifang also continued.

He Yuzhu could only agree. They all picked up their chopsticks and started eating and drinking. They also perfected the details. After the three of them drank a bottle of wine, they all left. He Yuzhu saw that the matter was settled, and said to his uncle: "Uncle, when the date is set, I will come to invite you. You must drink a few more glasses then."

Li Sankui nodded and said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, when you get married, will Second Senior Brother come back?"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said, "Once a date is set, I'll write a letter and see if he has time to talk."

He Yuzhu was not sure whether He Daqing could come back, so he could only agree to it first. After seeing off his uncle's family, He Yuzhu said goodbye to his master and his mistress, and was ready to leave. His mistress took a bag and handed it to He Yuzhu: "Take these things back with you. They will be used for the banquet at home. There is no time to send this to your master."

Guo Mingsheng also spoke up: "Listen to your mistress, I'll eat the meat, these cigarettes and alcohol will be of great use later, and mistress also gave you some money, I see you haven't saved much money in the past few years, you spend lavishly every day, you must be out of money now."

"I have money, Master. I still have it. How can I not have money to get married? Today I gave 500 to Xiao Feng and asked him to arrange the decoration of the house."

He Yuzhu refused to accept it, until his mistress lost her temper: "Old Guo treats you like his own son. If you continue to be so distant, don't come again."

He Yuzhu's eyes turned red when he heard this, and he called out, "Master."