The beginning of the silly uncle, the true love is full of the courtyard

When He Pingan and He Yushui hurried home, they found that the door was locked and He Daqing was not at home. He Pingan looked at the time and felt something was wrong. Since He Daqing returned to Beijing, he would be at home at this time no matter what he did. Even if there was something, he would say hello in advance! Did something happen? Thinking of this, He Pingan was a little worried. After settling He Yushui, he turned around and went to the front yard to find Yan Bugui to ask about the situation.

"Brother Ping'an, you have been very busy these days, going out early and coming back late every day." Seeing He Ping'an just entered the Central Courtyard and came back again, Yan Bugui knew that something was wrong, so he hurried forward to please him.

"Well, isn't the New Year coming soon? I'm a bit busy. Teacher Yan wants to ask you something? Have you seen my eldest brother today?" Ever since the death of the Yi couple and the deaf old lady, not only Yan Bugui but also the other people in the courtyard have been treating their family like this, and He Ping'an has also gotten used to it!

"I wonder what brother Daqing has been busy with these days? He goes out in the morning and comes back in the evening every day! Just like he is at work. I was curious last time and asked him, but he didn't say! But something is indeed wrong today. Daqing usually comes back earlier than the people who work in the hospital, but he hasn't come back yet!" Yan Bugui originally thought that He Ping'an knew about He Daqing, but after hearing what He Ping'an said, he realized that He Ping'an didn't know what his elder brother was doing, so he hurriedly told him everything he knew!

"Thank you, Mr. Yan. You go ahead and I'll go back first!" He Ping'an has been very busy these days because of the crackdown. He has to go out before dawn in the morning, and when he comes back at night, everyone is already asleep. He is not sure about the recent situation at home, but since his eldest brother didn't tell him specifically, it's not a big deal!

"Uncle, you're back! You're back early today!" He Ping'an was just about to return to the central courtyard when He Yuzhu's voice came from the gate of the courtyard.

"Zhuzi? What happened to you today? Why are you back so early?" The chefs' working hours are quite special. They only start working after everyone else gets off work. Now is the peak time for catering. He Ping'an was a little puzzled that He Yuzhu came home at this time.

"Oh! It's all because of my unreliable dad. He came to me at noon today and told me that he had something tonight and asked me to go and fetch rainwater to take home. I finally begged my boss to let me leave work early. But when I arrived, the gardener told me that you had already fetched the rainwater! How come you have finished your work?" He Yuzhu complained to He Ping'an about He Daqing being unreliable.

"Okay, your dad doesn't know that I can get off work on time today! By the way, do you know what happened to your dad these days? He is not at home all day!" He Ping'an thought about the nature of He Yuzhu's work. He also knew that it was not easy to take leave at this time. As a result, he made a wasted trip. He must be angry, so he could only change the subject.

"I'm not quite sure! Every year at the end of the year, the business of major restaurants and hotels in Beijing is booming! I was so tired these days that I fell asleep as soon as I got home and didn't pay much attention. But what you said did remind me that my dad is indeed not quite right. I haven't seen him when I got up in the morning these few days!" He Yuzhu also felt that something was wrong.

"You...?" He Ping'an was completely broken by He Yuzhu's rough strokes.

"Our boss saw how hard we've been working these days and allowed us to arrive before lunch in the morning. So I got up a little late. I thought my dad had finished breakfast and went out for a walk!" He Yuzhu said, scratching his head embarrassedly.

"Okay! You're back just in time. I have a dinner party tonight and I won't be at home. Please take good care of Yu Shui. I'll ask him about your father's matter when I come back in the evening!" Seeing He Yuzhu's look, He Ping'an knew that it would be a waste of time to ask any further, so he decided to wait for He Daqing to come back and then ask him directly.

"Okay, my leave is not in vain," He Yuzhu said with a smile after hearing what He Ping'an said.

"I'm leaving first. Take good care of Yushui!" He Ping'an ignored He Yuzhu's nonsense, gave him some instructions, and then rushed to the steel mill.

"Director He, our guests are all here, but you, the host, are just here. I thought you heard that Director Lou and Team Leader Yang were coming too, so you didn't want to spend money and didn't dare to come!" Li Huaide joked when he saw He Ping'an.

"It is my honor to treat you all to a meal, how could I regret it? I left work early for this dinner, but something happened at home, and I rushed here as soon as I solved it. If you don't believe me, look at the sweat on my forehead~" He Pingan was indeed late. When he heard Li Huaide's complaints, he knew that he was trying to help him out, so he was not angry. He hurriedly explained a few words, and then wiped the sweat off his forehead in front of the people in front of him. However, He Pingan only agreed with Li Huaide to drink in the evening. As for why Lou Bancheng and Team Leader Yang came, he really didn't know.

I don't know if it was because he saw the doubt in He Ping'an's eyes, or he wanted to ease the awkward atmosphere, or he felt friendly when he saw He Ping'an wiping his sweat. Lou Bancheng took the initiative to speak, looking at He Ping'an with a little apology.

"Director He, you originally invited Deputy Team Leader Li alone today, and we shouldn't have disturbed you. But Director He and the two team leaders helped me a lot today, and I would feel guilty if I couldn't show some appreciation. How about I host you this time to show my respect?"

"Hey, Director Lou, you are so polite. Someone is treating me to a meal. This is a good thing. I can't thank you enough!" Because of Sun Mu's matter, He Ping'an didn't care much about Lou Bancheng's uninvited visit.

"Director He, you are lucky today. A few days ago, Director Lou hired a new canteen director, and the dishes he cooks are not worse than those in the Eighth Floor! In fact, he is a relative of Director He!" Seeing that He Ping'an didn't mind, Li Huaide didn't say much.

"Even Team Leader Li praised it highly. I guess this chef's cooking skills must be extraordinary. I must try it later!" He Ping'an naturally would not let Li Huaide's words fall to the ground.

"Xiaojiu, let the kitchen start cooking! Remember to tell Director He to come over and have a drink with everyone after the food is done." Seeing that everyone was present, Lou Bancheng looked at the secretary at the door and gave instructions.

As the four of them exchanged greetings, dishes such as fried sea cucumber with green onions and braised prawns were served. However, He Pingan looked at the food on the table and had already guessed who the chef was that Lou Bancheng had invited! He looked at Lou Bancheng in surprise and said nothing. When Lou Bancheng saw He Pingan looking at him, he just smiled and said nothing.

"Director He, Director Lou, what are you two talking about? Is there something wrong with today's food? I have no problem eating it." Li Huaide looked at the interaction between He and Lou curiously.

"Team Leader Li will know in a while!" He Ping'an didn't say much, but started drinking with Li Huaide.

As expected, when the dishes were almost served, He Daqing brought the last dish into the private room. He Daqing, who was smiling at first, was surprised when he saw He Pingan.

"Safe? Why are you here?"

"Well, as the director of the steel mill's security department, it's not surprising that I'm here. When did you become the canteen director?" He Pingan said a little depressed.

"Well, didn't Director Lou say that the steel mill was still short of a canteen director? I happened to be bored at home, so I came here. I saw that you were very busy these past two days, so I didn't bother you!" He Daqing thought about this matter and said with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"I didn't expect that you two were brothers! Director He is so lucky to be able to eat Director He's cooking anytime!" Li Huaide is indeed a foodie. After hearing about the relationship between the two, he looked at He Ping'an with envy.

"If Deputy Team Leader Li likes, I can do it for you anytime!" He Daqing said politely.

"That's great! If I ask you to cook for me in the future, you can't refuse. But you concealed your relationship with Director He, so you have to drink a penalty!" Li Huaide looked happy, but he was a little depressed: In the past, when he tried to build relationships, he always invited people to some big restaurants, but it was not good to always go to restaurants, and his wallet would not allow it. After eating He Daqing's food last time, he had his eyes on He Daqing. He thought that when he built relationships in the future, he would ask He Daqing to help cook, but he didn't expect that he was actually He Ping'an's elder brother, which was troublesome.

Team leader Yang has been busy with work. Although he knew that a great chef had come to the cafeteria, he also wanted to try the chef's cooking skills when he had time, and if possible, he would ask him to cook for his patron. He could also get closer to his leader, but when he saw He Daqing, he recognized him as He Ping'an's elder brother at a glance, and thought of what happened in the courtyard that day, and he immediately stopped thinking about it.