Siheyuan: Starting to work in the street office

Amidst my random thoughts, the work day ended. Ever since Song Lili came, the working hours had passed much faster.

After get off work, when Zhong Shan returned home, he heard the aunties in the courtyard saying things like "Xu Damao is divorced" and "Xu Damao is infertile".

Lou Xiao'e was probably holding her breath. In the evening, when everyone was off work and there were the most people, Lou Xiao'e came back to pack up her things. The housekeeper followed behind Lou Xiao'e, holding Lou Xiao'e's dowry in his arms. Lou Xiao'e held the test report in her hand and looked at the crowd watching the excitement and said:

"Dear neighbors, aunties and grandmas, everyone knows about Xu Damao and I. That's right, Xu Damao and I are divorced. Here are our test reports. There is nothing wrong with me, it is Xu Damao who is infertile.

For so many years, Xu Damao slandered me, saying that I couldn't lay eggs, and his parents also scolded me, saying that I couldn't give birth to a child for his family. Now the truth is out, I have no problem, it's Xu Damao's problem. "

After that, Lou Xiao'e walked out of the yard crying, and Zhong Shan followed her out of the yard. Lou Xiao'e opened the car door and was about to go in, but when she saw Zhong Shan at the door, she came back and came to Zhong Shan. Seeing that the people in the yard did not follow her out, she said to Zhong Shan: "Zhong Shan, this is the first time you have spoken since you came back. I saw you go out yesterday, and I knew it was you. Thank you, otherwise I would have to bear this blame. Now I am finally free."

After Lou Xiao'e returned home last night, she heard from her family that someone had sent a letter to their home yesterday. She then asked about the time when the letter was sent. It was when the whole hospital meeting was held. Since she knew so much, it must be that people in the hospital couldn't stand it. She happened to see Zhong Shan who was away on a trip, so she naturally made the connection.

And Zhong Shan did not intend to hide it from Lou Xiao'e, as long as he hid it from others. As for Lou Xiao'e, what Zhong Shan did was a favor to her, and he did not want to do a favor without expecting anything in return. He wrote with his left hand in order to avoid leaving any evidence.

Punishing Xu Damao and making friends with Lou Xiaoe is a two-pronged approach. However, no one knows what will happen to Xu Damao after his divorce. There are no good men and women among capitalists. Having offended Lou Bancheng, no one knows if Xu Damao can still save his life.

Everything was peaceful for the next few days and everyone's life gradually returned to normal, except that occasionally some aunties in the courtyard would still talk about Xu Damao.

Xu Damao went home even less often. He was indeed capable. He would sleep at the young widow's house today and at the young wife's house tomorrow.

The relationship between Zhong Shan and Song Lili has also improved a lot. Although the window paper has not been broken yet, they know each other's feelings. Zhang Juan from the same department can see it. There are no snacks at that time. They can't even eat enough. Snacks are too far away. They are just some peanuts and melon seeds.

Zhongshan had a lot of supplies in his space. Song Lili and Zhang Juan ate the peanuts and melon seeds that Zhongshan brought out and talked about gossip, but Song Lili would occasionally glance at Zhongshan. If Zhongshan happened to look at her, after their eyes met, she would turn around with a blushing face and continue talking to Zhang Juan.

Director Li came and called Zhong Shan: "Xiao Zhong, come here for a moment."

After going to Director Li's office, Director Li asked Zhong Shan, "Xiao Zhong, are you and Lili dating?"

Zhong Shan blushed when he heard this: "Aunt Li, not yet."

Director Li looked at Zhong Shan and said, "You are still hiding this from me. What is going on with you two now?"

Zhong Shan thought for a moment and said, "Aunt Li, you know my family's situation. I am the only one here. Lili's family lives in a large compound, and I don't know what their opinions are. So... there has been no further progress."

After hearing Zhong Shan's concerns, Director Li said, "You are right, but I know a little about Lili's family. She has a brother, and her family dotes on her. They don't expect her to marry them off. She is quite free in this regard. Her mother and I are good friends. When she saw that the child was not right when she came home these days, she asked me to find out the situation. If it is really suitable, her family is quite open-minded."

After saying that, he looked at Zhong Shan and said, "Xiao Zhong, I know you better now. I am still very optimistic about you. If you two really get together, the Song family is not unreasonable and will not break you up for some reason!"

"I understand Aunt Li."

Director Li looked at Zhong Shan and said, "Look, you forgot something important. My brother wants to treat you to a meal. He is very busy and cannot spare the time, so he asked me to tell you on his behalf that he wants to treat you to dinner at the steel mill tonight."

As soon as Zhong Shan heard this, he knew what was going on. It was almost the end of the year, and he wanted to know if he could get more supplies.

Zhong Shan agreed: "Auntie, I understand. I'll go over after get off work."

After get off work, Zhong Shan walked to the steel mill. When he reached the door, he saw Hu Chengyu waiting for him at the gate, so he walked over to the side and said, "Old Hu!"

Hu Chengyu saw Zhong Shan coming and said, "Old Zhong is here, follow me."

As he spoke, he took Zhong Shan to the steel mill canteen.

When I entered the cafeteria, I saw Deputy Director Li at the door. When I saw Zhong Shan, he came up to me and said, "Xiao Zhong, welcome. Come on, come on. Today I'll let you taste the cooking skills of our steel mill chef!"

When Zhong Shan saw this, he couldn't help but sigh that Deputy Director Li was really able to humble himself when he could use you.

"You are so polite. Director Li called me and I came right over!"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Li smiled and said, "Little Zhong, come, let's eat." He turned to look at the secretary behind him and said, "Let Master He serve the food."

After entering the small cafeteria, he said to Zhong Shan, "Xiao Zhong, sit down, sit down, sit down. Let me tell you, you are in for a treat. Our chef He is an expert at cooking."

Zhong Shan said to Deputy Director Li: "Director Li, the Master He you are talking about is Master He Yuzhu He, right?"

Deputy Factory Director Li was surprised and asked, "Oh, Xiao Zhong, you also know Master He?"

Zhong Shan: "Master He and I are from the same courtyard. I am also considered a member of our factory. I am from the same courtyard as Master Yi Zhonghai, a level 8 fitter in our factory."

When Deputy Factory Director Li heard about this relationship, he said happily, "So we are not outsiders. Then who is your father?"

Zhong Shan paused and said, "My father used to be a level 6 fitter in the factory, his name was Zhong Zhenmin. Come to think of it, I'm familiar with this canteen. My mother used to work here, and she often brought me here when I was a child. Time flies!"

When Deputy Director Li heard Zhong Zhenmin, he thought for a moment and exclaimed, "Oh, so you are from Master Zhong's family. When you mention it, I really remember that Master Zhong is a hero who sacrificed his life to save our factory's equipment. So, we are a real family."

At this time, He Yuzhu came up with the dishes: "The dishes are here!"

After saying that, he looked at the table and said, "Hey, Xiao Zhong, it's you. I was wondering who we were going to invite today, but it's you!" He Yuzhu said whatever he wanted to say without caring that Deputy Director Li was present. Deputy Director Li also spoiled him, even though He Yuzhu was Director Yang's man.

Zhong Shan looked at He Yuzhu who was serving the dishes and said, "Brother Zhuzi, thank you for your hard work today."

He Yuzhu heard this and said, "It's not hard. Why should it be hard? This is what we do. Okay, you guys eat first, I'll go serve the dishes."

There were 6 dishes served, four meat dishes: twice-cooked pork, Dongpo pork elbow, braised pork, and chicken stewed with mushrooms, and two vegetarian dishes: one sliced ​​cabbage and one shredded potato.

These days, these dishes are considered very high standard.

Deputy Director Li raised his chopsticks and said, "Xiao Zhong, try it quickly. Try Master He's cooking skills."