Siheyuan: Cooking journey

"Liu Lan, I have to ask for leave for today's overtime task. My little Sophora japonica is not feeling well. I have to go home to check on her. If it's serious, I may have to go to the hospital."

"alright."

Liu Lan frowned, but still agreed although reluctantly.

Yu Li's eyes brightened and she started packing up. For the first time, she didn't want to work overtime.

"Ma Hua, please work overtime for me today. My mother-in-law is not in good health. She heard about what happened to Yan Jiefang. If she faints from shock, I have to go back and take care of her."

Ma Hua looked confused.

It was the first time I had to work overtime in such a long time, and I was not happy about it. I was not interested in just two steamed buns. I also made an appointment with my girlfriend to watch a movie, thinking of marrying her as soon as possible to see what the master meant by 'things will come naturally'.

"Yu Li, um, I really can't work overtime today, I have something..."

"Don't be so long-winded. Do you think I'm discussing this with you? I'm ordering you as the kitchen supervisor. Master said that in the kitchen, whoever has the best cooking skills will be the one to listen to. If you're not convinced, go and argue with Master."

Ma Hua felt very upset.

In order to avoid working overtime, I want to work hard to learn cooking.

Dongzhi Primary School

After school.

The third uncle pushed his bicycle out of the school gate and met Ran Qiuye who was sweeping the floor again.

This time Ran Qiuye did not dodge and said politely:

"Teacher Yan, thank you for what happened this morning."

"You're welcome. I just mentioned it casually. Don't take it to heart."

The third uncle smiled gently, hesitated for a moment, and said tentatively:

"But, if Zhuzi wasn't married, I would really like to introduce you to him."

Ran Qiuye's eyes dimmed, he lowered his head in silence, and continued sweeping the floor silently.

The third uncle looked at her.

I am more convinced that the relationship between Ran Qiuye and He Yuzhu is not simple.

But the other person obviously didn't want to say more, so he didn't ask any more questions.

The third uncle said hello and rode home.

It’s actually quite simple to help Ran Qiuye.

As a cultured person, although he likes to calculate and take advantage of small opportunities, he also retains some of the pride of a scholar.

It is unbearable to see such a polite and good teacher like Ran Qiuye sweeping the floor.

Anyway, I have already talked about He Yuzhu.

If Ran Qiuye wants to ask for help, then lend her a helping hand.

If he didn't want to, he wouldn't have said a word to He Yuzhu.

The third uncle felt that this was the only way he could help. Not to mention his position as the manager of the courtyard, he was just an ordinary teacher and could not help in any other way.

Ride leisurely back to the courtyard.

Before the car stopped, three aunts came up immediately in a panic and eager manner.

"Boss, you're finally back. Something big has happened!"

When the third uncle heard this, his face turned pale and he cursed: "How could this second uncle be so stupid? He is as stupid as a pig. Only he would do such a stupid thing. Why does he get involved in this instead of just working hard?"

"Stop scolding. It won't solve the problem."

The third aunt said anxiously, "You and Zhuzi often go fishing together, and you have a good relationship. Go and tell Zhuzi not to fire the second son, or else our family will lose a salary."

The third uncle patted his forehead worriedly.

There are only three people in the family who receive salary. Yu Li gets half, and the second son Yan Jiefang gets all. In addition to his own share as a teacher,

I felt so sad when one portion was missing, but there was nothing I could do. I couldn't help but ask:

"How could this idiot be so capable of causing trouble? Can he just wade into such muddy water?

"I am so calculating, but I can only restrain my little thoughts. What is wrong with him? What is he thinking?"

The third aunt said worriedly: "Stop scolding me and think of a solution quickly."

"The solution is not that easy to come up with!"

The third uncle said angrily, "That's hurting people. If nothing happens, it's fine. But if something happens, it's a big deal. And you still expect people to let you off the hook. There's no such thing in the world. Even if I put my face in front of them, they may not even pay attention to me."

“I have been calculating all my life and I think I am smart, but how could I have such a stupid son?

"What is calculation? We will approach anyone who has the ability. Even if we do nothing, if they give us something, it will be great for us. When I was fishing with Zhuzi, he gave me the fish that he thought were too small to release as soon as I asked for it.

"Isn't this a real benefit? In just one or two years, our family doesn't have to worry about having no fish to eat.

"He has the ability, and we actively try to curry favor with him. We should be thankful that he is willing to pay attention to us, but he still actively stirs up trouble and seeks trouble for himself;

“The more I think about this, the angrier I get. I want to break his legs. What a joke.

"After doing something like this, how can I still go fishing with Zhuzi in the future?"

The third aunt said anxiously: "Don't just say these things, is there really no other way?"

"I definitely can't show up. It's useless and will only embarrass me."

The third uncle thought for a moment and said solemnly:

"There are only two ways. One is for me to go find an old man and ask him to help speak for me.

"Second, when Yu Li comes home from get off work, you can ask Yu Li for help. She is learning cooking from Zhuzi, so she can have a say. Whenever I think of Yu Li, I feel aggrieved. I was tricked by this little girl, and it took me several years to recover."

"Over the years, I only got one steamed bun a day from the steel mill."

"The two steamed buns we had before are gone. It's a big loss."

"I'll go and tell him?"

Yu Li felt mixed emotions.

As soon as I got home, my mother-in-law came to my house.

You want me to say good things about Yan Jiefang? That's wishful thinking.

It would be good if this kind of harmful guy were to suffer. If I harm He Yuzhu, I will have to suffer as well.

But I'd still like to go there.

I originally wanted to find an excuse to show up and increase my presence.

But after all, she is a young wife, and it is not good for her to go to a man's house.

Now I have an excuse.

Yu Li readily agreed, and under the grateful gaze of her mother-in-law, she went to find the man she had been thinking about.

inside the house.

He Yuzhu was sitting and drinking tea. The room was a mess and for some reason he didn't have the energy to clean it up, so he wanted to wait for Yushui to come back and help.

"Master, why is the house so messy..."

Yu Li came to the door with excitement and anticipation.

Seeing the state of the house, she immediately smiled gently and said considerately: "Let me help you clean up..."

"Okay, I just happened to be going out for something. When you're done, help me close the door."

He Yuzhu stood up calmly and thought,

It would be a waste if you have an apprentice but don't use him.

Inside the steel mill

He Yuzhu found Director Yang.

"Both of them confessed. The idea was proposed by Liu Haizhong. Yan Jiefang took the ten yuan and was thinking of using it to make a contribution and get a position as a team leader..."

He explained the situation clearly in a few words.

Director Yang said with a straight face, "I never thought that Liu Haizhong would be so extreme and selfish. He is a bad role model for the workers. What do you think?"

"It's obvious that you haven't studied enough."

He Yuzhu said coldly: "Find a place for his family to study hard."

“That’s not appropriate.”

Director Yang was a little undecided, "I heard that Liu Haizhong has been lying in bed and can't get up."

"He was able to come up with this idea, which shows that he has a sharp mind and is in good health. To say that he is bedridden is probably an exaggeration."

He Yuzhu said calmly: "I'll go back and see what's going on. If there's no big problem, he'll have to learn it."

"Okay, you can do whatever you want."

Director Yang agreed.

He Yuzhu didn't delay any longer.