Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

Factory director's office.

Yang Xinmin smiled and said, "Zhu Zi, you really made me proud today. Before, I made an exception and allowed you to participate in the assessment of the third-level cook. Although many people didn't say it on their faces, they were scolding me in their hearts for messing around..."

"You dispelled everyone's doubts with this move. They began to change their attitudes and praised me for my wisdom and bravery..."

He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows slightly. It seemed that Yang Xinmin was praising him, but in fact he was pointing a finger at him, implicitly telling him that without his support, he would not even be qualified to take the third-level cook assessment, so he should be grateful.

Although He Yuzhu felt a little unhappy, he still pretended to be grateful and said, "It is thanks to you, the factory director, who took on the great pressure and gave me this opportunity that I can show my strengths and become famous..."

Yang Xinmin said with a smile: "No need to thank me, gold will always shine, even without my recommendation, you will shine sooner or later!"

He Yuzhu said sincerely: "Director, there are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers. Without you, I would have no stage to display my abilities even if I had them. Sooner or later, I would be forgotten by the crowd..."

The smile on Yang Xinmin's face instantly spread to his ears. It was obvious that He Yuzhu's words benefited him a lot.

After a moment, Yang Xinmin restrained his expression and asked tentatively: "Zhu Zi, you seem to be very excited about the invitation from the two chefs Cao Tian?"

He Yuzhu said frankly: "I am indeed very tempted. The State Guesthouse is a sacred place that we chefs yearn for. There is no chef who doesn't want to go there..."

Hearing this, Yang Xinmin's heart skipped a beat and he quickly persuaded: "Zhu Zi, although the State Guesthouse is the best restaurant in the country, it is full of experts. If you go there, you will only become an ordinary chef. But if you stay in the steel mill, you will be the best chef in the steel mill, and everyone will respect and envy you..."

He Yuzhu said blankly: "But if I stay with people with superb cooking skills, my cooking skills will improve faster..."

It is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. He Yuzhu doesn't really want to go to the State Guesthouse.

In addition, he had been in a steel mill in his previous life and knew the direction of the plot in the steel mill. He would no longer have this innate advantage if he left the steel mill.

Most importantly, he has already made plans for his future. He just wants to get through the upcoming chaotic period safely, and then open his own shop and become his own boss.

No matter how respected the chef in the State Guesthouse is, he is still a chef who cooks for others. How can it be as good as being your own boss?

The reason why He Yuzhu showed such a yearning for the State Guesthouse was mainly because he wanted to wait for a good price and get more benefits.

However, his wishful thinking fell through. Apart from chatting about family matters and feelings, Yang Xinmin just made empty promises that did not bring any practical benefits.

After Yang Xinmin's earnest persuasion, He Yuzhu finally "reluctantly" agreed to keep the steel mill.

He Yuzhu had just left the factory director's office when Li Huaide pulled him into his office again. Looking at this old friend from his previous life, He Yuzhu sighed.

In his previous life, he was blinded by greed, and after hearing a few tears and half-truths from that vicious woman Qin Huairu, he cried out in injustice for her and beat Li Huaide up.

Li Huaide was the deputy factory director at that time. How could he end up well if he offended the factory director? As a result of being willful with his little power, he was demoted to the workshop.

Even after being demoted to the workshop, he was still unwilling to accept it and was resentful, as if he would never bow to the evil forces. Fortunately, Li Huaide did not argue with him, otherwise he would never be able to return to the kitchen.

The steel rolling mill is a large factory with more than 20,000 employees. There are nearly 20 canteens, and each canteen has one or two chefs. One more or one less won’t make much difference.

Thinking of how stupid he was in his previous life, He Yuzhu wished he could travel back in time and slap his then self a few times.

Why was I so obsessed in my previous life?

Li Huaide has a problem of lusting after women, but as the deputy factory director, he has to be careful about the impact and will never blatantly force others.

Therefore, the relationship between Qin Huairu and Li Huaide was absolutely consensual. Qin Huairu accepted benefits from Li Huaide, but did not want to be entangled by Li Huaide and become his lover, so she thought of using him to get rid of Li Huaide. This is a typical case of wanting both.

"Zhu Zi, come and sit down. This is the Tieguanyin I got from my father-in-law. It tastes good. Come and try it." Li Huaide smiled warmly, making people feel like spring breeze.

He Yuzhu looked flattered. "Director, I am just a rough man. Giving me such good tea is just like a cow chewing a peony. It's a waste."

"Director, if you have anything to ask me, I will definitely do it for you!"

Li Huaide pretended to be displeased and said, "Why call me Director? I'm only ten years older than you. Why don't you just call me Brother Li?"

"Calling you Brother Li? That's not good, right?" He Yuzhu was shocked.

Li Huaide said with a straight face: "What's wrong with that? In our country, workers and peasants are the masters of the country. Everyone is equal, and we are all brothers and sisters. We should call each other brothers. Be obedient and call me Brother Li..."

He Yuzhu called out "Brother Li" in a very awkward manner.

Li Huaide smiled instantly when he heard this.

"Zhu Zi, I am usually busy with work and I don't care about you enough. You must not bear grudge against your brother!"

He Yuzhu said terrifiedly: "Director, you are my leader, and I should come to visit you..."

Li Huaide immediately frowned and said, "What director? Didn't I ask you to call me Brother Li?"

"Brother Li!" He Yuzhu said with a smile.

Li Huaide immediately smiled, "That's right! Zhuzi, you actually called me Brother Li, I have to express my appreciation."

As soon as Li Huaide finished speaking, he took out a few packs of cigarettes and a handful of bills from the drawer. He Yuzhu picked up one at random. Among these bills were not only the ticket for the watch he had been dreaming of, but also the ticket for a radio.

He Yuzhu quickly waved his hands to refuse, "Brother Li, no, no, this is too expensive, I can't accept it!"

Li Huaide said solemnly: "You must accept it. If you don't, you are looking down on me!"

Under Li Huaide's repeated insistence, He Yuzhu "had no choice but" to accept Li Huaide's gift.

He Yuzhu sighed in his heart: "This is what we call winning people's hearts. It's not like Yang Xinmin who only paints big pictures. You paint a lot of big pictures, but they are not as practical as a few packs of cigarettes. Who wouldn't want to follow a leader who gives his subordinates real benefits like this?"

"No wonder Yang Xinmin in his previous life couldn't beat Li Huaide. In terms of human relations and worldly wisdom alone, Yang Xinmin is more than one level behind Li Huaide!"

Li Huaide is considered a talented person. He was originally just a small clerk from the countryside. In order to climb up, he set his sights on the ugly daughter of his leader.

Li Huaide was handsome and eloquent, so he quickly won the heart of the leader's daughter.

The leader had sharp eyes and saw that Li Huaide had ulterior motives, so he firmly disagreed with the marriage. However, the ugly daughter was so bewitched by Li Huaide that she threatened to commit suicide.

The leader had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree to the marriage.