Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Banggeng was quite well behaved in the first few days after he came back. But after he followed Qin Huairu to register for the primary school for children of the steel mill, he learned that he could only go to school after the Chinese New Year. So Banggeng stayed at home. Banggeng felt that he had nothing to do, so he wandered around outside and accidentally met Brother Biao and his group who were trying to pry open the door. Gradually, Banggeng hooked up with Brother Biao and his group. With the skills he learned from Master Fo, Banggeng soon became the main force in Brother Biao's group. However, Banggeng suffered twice in a row, so now Banggeng will never extend his hand to Nanluoguxiang.

After leaving the abandoned yard, Banggeng began to wander aimlessly on the street. As he walked, Banggeng turned into the state-owned dumpling restaurant. He glanced at the menu on the blackboard. Today, the dumpling restaurant only serves three kinds of dumplings. One kind is filled with cabbage and pork; one kind is filled with egg and vermicelli, and the last one is filled with carrot and green onion. Banggeng took out the money and the ticket and said to the cashier: "Two taels of cabbage and pork; one tael of egg and vermicelli." Then Banggeng put the money on the cash register.

The cashier took the money and the ticket, and quickly put the change and two chips on the counter. Banggeng put the change away, then walked to the food pick-up window with the chips, handed them to the waiter inside, and then walked to a table not far away with a sign and sat down.

After about ten minutes, the waiter called out, "The dumplings for number 24 are ready!"

Bang Geng heard the call, took the sign and walked to the food pick-up window, gave the sign to the waiter, and then walked to the table with a tray of two bowls of dumplings and a bowl of dumpling soup, and sat down. Then he took a small plate from the basket on the side, put vinegar and other seasonings in it, and started eating dumplings.

Bang Geng was halfway through his meal when he felt someone sitting down in front of him. Bang Geng looked up and saw Jia Zhang sitting in front of him. He immediately smiled brightly and called out, "Grandma!"

Jia Zhang glared at Banggeng in anger and said, "Banggeng, grandma loves you in vain. You actually came out to eat alone."

Banggeng deftly pushed the remaining dumplings in front of him to Jia Zhang, then took a pair of clean chopsticks and handed them to her, saying, "Grandma, you eat first! I'll buy some more." After that, Banggeng put down his chopsticks, ran to the cashier, and bought another half pound of dumplings with cabbage and pork stuffing.

It's true that the dumpling fillings at the state-owned dumpling restaurant are really good. In just three or four minutes, all the dumplings left by Bang Geng went into Jia Zhang's stomach. As the saying goes, the original soup turns into the original food. Jia Zhang picked up the bowl of dumpling soup, drank a mouthful of it, then looked at Bang Geng sitting in front of her and asked, "My dear grandson, where do you get the money to eat and drink here?!"

Bang Geng immediately guessed what Jia Zhang was thinking and said, "Grandma, don't worry! The money for my food and drink is not given by my mother. It's not taken from my family. It's all earned by myself."

"You made it yourself?!" Jia Zhang was surprised at first, then she looked very pleased and said, "My son Bang Geng is amazing! He can make money at such a young age." Then she asked, "My dear grandson, can you tell me how you make money?!"

Bang Geng lied without thinking: "Grandma, I promised others not to tell anyone about this. If I tell them, they will not take me with them anymore."

"No. 31, the dumplings are ready!" At this moment the waiter's voice rang out.

Bang Geng hurriedly said, "Grandma, I'll go get the dumplings first and be back soon." After that, Bang Geng ran to the food pick-up counter with the sign in his hand and gave it to the waiter. Then he carried a tray with a large plate of dumplings and a bowl of dumpling soup to the table where Jia Zhang was sitting, put the tray on the table, sat down, and said, "Grandma, you must not have eaten well just now! Let's continue eating!"

"Okay! I'll take advantage of my grandson today." After saying that, Jia Zhang picked up the chopsticks, picked up a dumpling, dipped it in some vinegar, and put it in her mouth.

In just ten minutes, all the dumplings on the table were eaten by Jia Zhang and Bang Geng. After eating the dumplings, Jia Zhang slumped in the chair, with an expression of unsatisfied desire on her face, and said, "My dear grandson, I didn't enjoy the blessing of your grandmother and your father. Instead, I enjoyed your blessing."

Banggeng said confidently, "Grandma, don't worry! Our good days are still ahead!" Then he changed the subject and reminded, "But, grandma, you must not tell my mom about my money-making."

Jia Zhang gave Bang Geng a look that said, "Bang Geng, grandma is very tight-lipped. She will definitely not tell your mom! Besides, why would we tell an outsider about our family's affairs?!"

At the same time, Li Huaide appeared outside the labor protection supplies warehouse of the steel rolling mill. Li Huaide looked around and then walked into the warehouse. Qin Huairu saw Li Huaide and hurriedly stood up and shouted, "Director Li!"

Li Huaide was very satisfied with the title of "Director Li" and asked with a smile: "Qin Huairu, are you alone?!"

Qin Huairu replied: "It turns out that there is another person besides me. But that person gave birth to a child two days ago and is on maternity leave."

Li Huaide nodded slightly and then asked, "Are you used to working here?!"

Qin Huairu replied: "It's still a habit."

Li Huaide walked into the warehouse, took a look at the things on the shelf, turned around and hugged Qin Huairu from behind while she was not paying attention. Qin Huairu symbolically struggled twice. Li Huaide said: "Qin Huairu, I know your situation. As long as you obey me, everything will be fine."

Qin Huairu broke free from Li Huaide's embrace and said, "Director Li, who do you think I am?!"

Li Huaide laughed and said, "Of course I treat you as a woman." Then he looked Qin Huairu up and down and asked, "Why? You don't want to?!"

Qin Huairu sighed silently in her heart, and with a smile on her face, she asked, "Director Li, we both know why you like me. Let's not beat around the bush. It's okay for me to follow you. You should at least tell me what benefits this will bring to me, right?!"

Li Huaide said: "I just like dealing with smart people. Tell me! What do you want?!"

Qin Huairu was immediately stunned by the question. After hesitating for a few seconds, Qin Huairu said, "I want two job quotas and a house. I don't think this is difficult for you, right?!"

Li Huaide laughed and said, "That depends on your performance!"

Qin Huairu slowly walked into Li Huaide's arms and asked, "How do you want me to behave?!"

Li Huaide reached out and pinched Qin Huairu's chin, and said, "It's being said outside that you and I are having an affair. We can't let people spread rumors randomly. Wait a minute, come to my office and we can talk about it in detail." After that, Li Huaide took a look at Qin Huairu's granary and left with a smile.

After Li Huaide left, Qin Huairu was relieved. Ever since Director Yang stepped down, Hao Shuji, who was about to retire, took on the responsibilities of the director. He is the real boss of the steel mill. But since Li Huaide became the deputy director in charge of the logistics of the steel mill through his father-in-law's relationship, he has left the other two deputy directors far behind. In order to become the director, the other two deputy directors began to spread rumors about Li Huaide. Among them were those about Li Huaide and Qin Huairu. But Qin Huairu didn't expect that Li Huaide didn't know what medicine he took today, and he actually came to her door.