Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

Liang Ladi's home.

Xiu'er looked at the cornmeal porridge and steamed bread in front of her with disdain and said angrily:

"Mom, Auntie Lan and Brother Dabao left me at home to eat meat, why did you bring me back?"

Liang Ladi explained softly, "Xiu'er, Aunt Lan and the others are just being polite. If you really stay, Aunt Lan and the others will hate us."

Xiu'er pouted and said, "Mom, but I really want to eat meat."

Liang Ladi's eyes flashed with guilt, and she smiled and said, "Xiu'er, Mom promises you that I will definitely buy some meat for you guys tomorrow."

Damao said worriedly, "Mom, isn't there no money at home? How about I go fishing in the river tomorrow?"

"You are not allowed to go. Mom has money."

As Liang Ladi spoke, she took out a big unity from her pocket and slapped it on the table.

Ermao was surprised and asked, "Mom, where did you get this money?"

Liang Ladi evaded the question by saying, "Mom helped the factory solve a problem today, and the leader rewarded me."

Damao praised: "Mom, you are amazing. I want to follow your example and become a capable person in the future."

Xiu'er jumped for joy and said, "That's great, I can finally eat meat."

In fact, Liang Ladi, a level 53.5 welder, earns yuan a month, which is better off than most people.

Under normal circumstances, Liang Ladi's family of five had enough to live on, but because she was filial, she had to send some money to her husband's family every month, which was why they lived such a tight budget.

After dinner, Liang Ladi knocked on Liu Lan's door.

Liu Lan smiled and said, "Ladi, if you have anything to ask, just ask."

Liang Ladi got straight to the point and asked, "Sister Lan, do you know He Yuzhu?"

Liu Lan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she pretended to be calm and said, "Ladi, why are you asking He Yuzhu?"

Liang Ladi explained: "Because this evening, a man named He Yuzhu saved me."

"Sister Lan, you told me today that Xu Damao was going to harm me, and I didn't quite believe it. But when I got home from get off work, I was blocked by three thugs arranged by Xu Damao..."

Liang Ladi calmly told Liu Lan the whole story.

After listening to this, Liu Lan frowned slightly, feeling a little jealous: "Ladi, you said you gave He Yuzhu 40 yuan, but he didn't want it?"

Liang Ladi nodded and said, "Yes! After all, I was able to get this 80 yuan compensation thanks to Comrade He Yuzhu. It is reasonable for me to give him half of the money, but he refused to take it and rode away on his bicycle."

"Sister Lan, from what Xu Damao said, Comrade He Yuzhu should also be working at the steel mill. That's why I asked you if you know He Yuzhu so that I can give him the money tomorrow."

Liu Lan chuckled and said, "Master Liang, you asked the right person. Not only do I know He Yuzhu, but I know him very well."

"He Yuzhu had been working in the Third Canteen and had worked with me for seven or eight years. I witnessed him progress from an apprentice to a chef, then to the monitor of the Third Canteen, and now to the deputy director of the Canteen."

Liang Ladi looked surprised and asked, "Sister Lan, are you saying that Comrade He Yuzhu is the deputy director of the canteen of the steel mill?"

Liu Lan nodded slightly, "Yes, Zhuzi was promoted to deputy director of the cafeteria last month."

Liang Ladi murmured, "So he is the deputy director of the cafeteria. No wonder he doesn't think highly of the forty yuan."

"Although Deputy Director He is not short of money, I must give him this 40 yuan because he deserves it. Although I am poor, I have dignity in my poverty."

Liu Lan's eyes rolled around, and she pretended to be calm and said, "Ladi, I can actually help you bring the 40 yuan to Deputy Director He. After all, I have a good relationship with him."

Liu Lan didn't want to help, but was thinking about the forty yuan.

Liu Lan discovered that He Yuzhu no longer cared much about money since he became the deputy director. If she gave him money on behalf of Liang Ladi, he would definitely refuse it.

When the time comes, I will say, "If you don't want it, give it to me", and He Yuzhu will definitely say indifferently, "Then take it", and I can get 40 yuan for free.

This is forty yuan, which is more than her monthly salary.

However, Liang Ladi refused without hesitation: "No need, I'll give it to Deputy Director He in person, this way it will appear more sincere."

"Besides, he saved me yesterday, but I didn't even say a word of thanks to him. When I give the money to Director He tomorrow, I'll also thank him a few words."

Liu Lan's expression froze when she heard this, and she thought to herself, "Could it be that Liang Ladi has some idea about Zhuzi? Zhuzi is my type, and I can't let Liang Ladi seduce her away."

Liu Lan thought about it carefully and felt that it was impossible. After all, Liang Ladi had just come to the steel rolling mill and had no idea about He Yuzhu's situation. She didn't even know whether he was married, so how could she have any thoughts about her.

Liu Lan restrained her expression and said angrily: "That's fine!"

"Sister Lan, which floor is Deputy Director He's office on?"

"It's the first room on the left on the third floor. The sign says it's the canteen director's office. Zhuzi is currently in the same office with director Ma Guangfu."

Liang Ladi asked about what she wanted, chatted with Liu Lan for a few words, and then said goodbye and left.

After Liang Ladi and Liu Lan separated, she felt puzzled. "It seems that Liu Lan's relationship with Deputy Director He is not normal. When she talked about He Yuzhu, her tone and expression revealed an inexplicable emotion."

The next day, Liang Ladi arrived at the steel rolling mill early and began to inquire about He Yuzhu's situation.

He Yuzhu was also considered a prominent figure in the steel rolling mill. Liang Ladi asked around and found out a lot of information about He Yuzhu.

"I lost my mother when I was nine, and was abandoned by my father when I was thirteen. I raised my sister alone until she grew up."

"I met the wrong person and was tricked by Yi Zhonghai, becoming Yi Zhonghai's backup plan for retirement."

"He was always willing to help others, but he met the ungrateful Qin Huairu, who ruined his blind dates several times. As a result, he is still single at the age of 25."

"He is kind-hearted and takes care of the lonely old ladies in the hospital."

"Excellent cooking skills, third-level cook, deputy director of the cafeteria."

"Be persistent, be positive, enroll in night school, and actively improve yourself."

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After hearing this, Liang Ladi felt both admiration and heartache, and an inexplicable feeling spread in her heart.

During the intermission, Liang Ladi came to the canteen director's office on the third floor and knocked on the door.

"Dong dong!"

"Please come in!"

Liang Ladi called out softly, "Deputy Director He!"

He Yuzhu looked up and saw the person coming. He was stunned for a moment and pretended to be puzzled and said, "You are the Liang from yesterday..."

Liang Ladi added: "Liang Ladi!"

"Yes... yes, Liang Ladi, look at my memory." He Yuzhu patted his head in pretended anger.

Liang Ladi smiled dimple-like and said, "Deputy Director He, what is this about you being so forgetful?"

He Yuzhu said modestly: "Comrade Liang Ladi, please stop talking like that. I am not a noble person at all. I am just a cook. I was forced to be the deputy director of the canteen by my superiors."

Liang Ladi smiled sweetly, "Deputy Director He, you are too modest. I heard that after you became the deputy director of the canteen, you managed all fifteen canteens in the factory in an orderly manner."

"What's even more commendable is that you also used your rest time to apply for night school and work hard to improve yourself."