Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

Soon after I stepped into the carriage, the conductor closed the door with a crisp "clang".

He Yuzhu half-knelt, and looked through the car window at Chen Xueru, who was still waving her hand on the platform, with deep affection.

The train whistle sounded one after another. After sounding several times, the train started slowly with the rhythm of "Kuangci Kuangci".

The figure on the platform gradually blurred and finally disappeared at the end of the sight. He Yuzhu then slowly stood up and suppressed the reluctance on his face.

The man with glasses who had just come over to inform everyone to get on the bus was quietly observing He Yuzhu's actions from the side, and his liking for him grew even stronger.

Although I don’t quite understand why a chef was added to the visiting team this time, I have heard of He Yuzhu’s name.

Wouldn't it be better to have a chef accompanying you? No one would have any objection.

He Yuzhu left his pregnant wife at home and resolutely followed the team north. This sense of responsibility made him stand out.

"Director He, I'm sorry to trouble you this time. But don't worry, you won't miss the birth of the baby."

Zhan Fengyang's tone was filled with concern.

He Yuzhu turned around and looked at him with a smile: "Secretary Zhan, thank you for your good words! Follow the arrangements and don't put public affairs above private ones."

He Yuzhu called the man Secretary Zhan. He was the secretary of the leader of the team, Zhan Fengyang.

Zhan Fengyang showed an admiring look on his face and gave a thumbs up: "Director He, you have a good understanding. Have you joined the organization?"

He Yuzhu nodded and responded: "I joined a few years ago."

After his last visit, He Yuzhu exported the drawings and materials, and then joined the organization with Chief Chen as the introducer.

After hearing this, Zhan Fengyang felt even closer to him and smiled as he reached out to take the backpack from He Yuzhu.

"Comrade He, let me help you with your bag. You have quite a lot of stuff."

He Yuzhu avoided his hand and shook his head to refuse.

"Secretary Zhan, it's just a few steps away. No need to trouble you. This thing is indeed a bit heavy. I can do it myself."

Zhan Fengyang frowned, did not force it, and quietly withdrew his hand.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries and then came to the door of the box.

This time they travelled in a Type 18 sleeper car, imported from West Prussia.

This type of vehicle is usually used for international transport and official travel for senior officials.

Since the trip was of an official nature and at the Ministry of Industry level, they were able to travel in this sleeper car.

Once they arrive at the port, they will directly change to a Soviet train, cross the vast Siberia and head straight to the Red Fort.

Zhan Fengyang walked faster, pushed open the door of the box in front of He Yuzhu, and walked in.

Zhan Fengyang took a few quick steps, got ahead of He Yuzhu, helped open the door of the box, and walked in.

He Yuzhu, carrying a bag and a package, also squeezed into the box.

In the box, two new faces sitting on the lower bunk looked at him curiously, with curiosity in their eyes.

Upon seeing this, Zhan Fengyang quickly introduced: "Director, Senior Engineer, this is Director He Yuzhu, the chef accompanying the team this time."

After that, he looked at He Yuzhu again and continued to introduce, "Director He, this is Director Lu who is leading the team this time, and the other one is our Engineer Xue Gao."

After Zhan Fengyang finished his introduction, He Yuzhu put down the package and extended his hand with a smile: "Hello, leader, hello, Senior Engineer!"

Director Lu and Engineer Xue did not put on airs. They stood up and shook hands with He Yuzhu enthusiastically.

"Xiao He, your name is well-known in the unit!" Lu Wenbin shook He Yuzhu's hand enthusiastically, half-jokingly, with a smile on his face.

"Since you came to our cafeteria, the food has improved by more than one level. If you don't know, you would think you are in a big restaurant!"

He didn't know He Yuzhu's true identity, but the leader had specifically instructed him before he left.

This made him understand that He Yuzhu was special and he would naturally not offend others easily.

After working in this position for many years, he knows that it is far wiser to make friends than to make enemies.

"Leader, you're so kind! As a chef, I naturally have to make sure everyone eats well and provide good service to everyone." He Yuzhu replied modestly.

Lu Wenbin didn't pursue the matter any further, but just let go of her hand with a smile.

He patted He Yuzhu's shoulder affectionately, expressing a silent affirmation.

In any case, with a chef accompanying the team on this trip, Lu Wenbin at least doesn’t have to eat food that doesn’t suit his taste.

It’s not that the dishes served at the reception were not delicious, it’s just that he really couldn’t adapt to some of the flavors, and he still preferred to eat his own dishes.

In comparison, Xue Kairong seems much more direct.

He was more curious about He Yuzhu. After all, the age of this young chef really surprised him.

"Xiao He, I heard that a new chef has come to the cafeteria. It's really better to meet him in person than to hear about him. I didn't expect you to be so young.

I wonder which chef you learned from?"

As a technician, Xue Kairong knows very well that being a chef is also a job that relies on experience and accumulation.

For someone like He Yuzhu to have such superb cooking skills at such a young age, he must have a great master guiding him.

He Yuzhu smiled slightly, cupped his hands and replied, "I am a disciple of the martial arts master, Emei Restaurant in Xicheng District."

When Xue Kairong heard this, an expression of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.

He had been to Emei Restaurant and tasted the dishes there, and found that the cuisine was indeed exceptional.

He kept nodding his head: "A good teacher really produces good students! Lao Lu, it seems that we are in for a treat this time!"

After saying that, Xue Kairong couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the atmosphere in the box became relaxed and cheerful.

Seeing this, Zhan Fengyang hurried forward and helped He Yuzhu put the package under the bed.

As soon as he picked up the bag, he felt that it was unusually heavy. A trace of regret flashed through his mind, and he felt a little ashamed for his previous suspicion of He Yuzhu.

The train sped northward. The scenery outside the window gradually changed. The temperature dropped quietly, and a slight chill filled the air.

The train only stopped briefly at a few busy stations along the way, and after several days, it finally arrived at Harbin, the last major station before the port.

As the train slowly approached the platform, the friction sound between the wheels and the rails gradually weakened and the speed of the train slowed down.

He Yuzhu bent down, used both hands to pull out a package from under the bed.

He looked up and out of the window, and saw people coming and going on the platform, it was very bustling.

He took a deep breath, stood up, straightened his clothes, and prepared to get off the bus and go to the platform.