Siheyuan: Cooking journey

I feel free and happy as if I am flying.

When He Yuzhu returned home, he couldn't help but feel happy and burst out.

He never thought that just walking on the street could bring him such joy.

I was so excited that I tossed and turned like a pancake the whole night and couldn't sleep.

The next morning, I almost overslept. I didn't even bother to check what time it was, and just got up to go to work.

Despite this, that inexplicable feeling of happiness is still there, and everything I see seems pleasing to the eye.

When I met Qin Huairu on my way to work, I felt that she was not so annoying anymore. Just nodding her head was considered a greeting.

Qin Huairu was stunned and could hardly believe her eyes.

When I walked to the front yard, I saw the old man swinging his arms around and waving with a smile.

"Good morning, Third Master."

"You, you too."

She always seemed indifferent before, but suddenly she became so enthusiastic. Uncle felt strangely flattered.

……

Did he just nod at me?

Am I dazzled?

Qin Huairu was also wondering in her heart, and then she became happy for no apparent reason.

Walking on the way to work, I feel that the weather today is particularly sunny.

He became more determined that no matter who he brought back to the courtyard, he would not be satisfied.

"Qin Huairu..."

Qin Huairu looked up subconsciously and saw Deputy Director Li riding a bicycle blocking the way ahead.

She pretended not to see it and walked around the bicycle and continued walking.

"Qin Huairu, have you thought it through?"

Upon seeing this, Deputy Director Li's face darkened and he was filled with rage. He rode his bike again to catch up.

"Deputy Director Li, I'm a widow. It's bad for your reputation as a director if I get too close. I don't know what you're talking about."

Qin Huairu frowned and walked around the bicycle again.

"You are such a shameless person, you really think you are a saint. If you ever beg me for mercy..."

Deputy Director Li's face turned even uglier. He sneered in his heart and gritted his teeth, holding back his anger.

He originally wanted to give Qin Huairu a few days to think about it, but he hated He Yuzhu so much.

Whenever I think of that harmless remark, I wish I could cut him into pieces and I'm eager to take revenge.

The best revenge would be to manipulate Qin Huairu, the lover, in front of He Yuzhu in the cafeteria, while He Yuzhu was helpless and would call the security department if he dared to move.

I didn't expect Qin Huairu to be so ungrateful and actually refused.

There was viciousness in Deputy Director Li's eyes.

If you don't give me face, don't blame me for being rude.

Deputy Director Li made up his mind and signed a transfer order immediately after work, transferring Qin Huairu to the cafeteria regardless of whether she was willing or not.

He was the one who handled Qin Huairu's job transfer procedures, and he knew the situation at Qin Huairu's family.

There are so many delicious foods in the cafeteria, she must be tempted to take some.

As long as they get it, they will have a reason to fire her and force her to submit. If she agrees, that's fine. But if she disagrees, they will first hold a criticism meeting and then fire her. By then, He Yuzhu's face will definitely look very ugly.

Humph, did you think I wanted you two to be sweet in the cafeteria?

You're thinking too much. I'm going to make you a pair of star-crossed lovebirds.

Without one salary, how are you going to support three children and an elderly person?

He must be unable to resist the idea of ​​attacking the cafeteria!

You will have something to look forward to then.

……

In the cafeteria.

He Yuzhu hummed a little tune, and the dough in his hands was like magic. With just one hand, he rubbed it and a plump white steamed bun came out.

This technique was so cool that Ma Hua was dazzled and quickly went over to flatter him:

"Master, what happy thing happened?"

"Lots of talk, nothing much."

He Yuzhu glanced at him leisurely, too lazy to say anything, feeling very happy.

"It's nothing, Master. From the time you started working till now, you've only just written the word 'happy' on your face."

"is it?"

He Yuzhu blinked.

Of course he knew it well. When he was in love, to put it more scientifically, the secretion of dopamine, the love hormone, was excessive, and the whole person became excited.

He enjoyed this feeling very much, especially when he thought about how she turned around and gave him a hug and then ran home shyly when he sent Ran Qiuye home last night. He was looking forward to the date after get off work even more.

I must bring it back today.

"If this isn't considered happiness, then my expression is mournful."

The master was so happy, and this was a rare opportunity. Ma Hua quickly said:

"Master, I'm still a little short of the right temperature when cooking. How about you teach me how to knead the dough and make steamed buns? Once I learn it, you won't have to worry about it anymore."

"Makes sense."

He Yuzhu thought about it seriously and nodded.

"You really taught me?" Ma Hua was overjoyed.

"That makes sense, but..."

He Yuzhu smiled and teased him: "If you want to learn this trick, you need to have a partner first. Do you have one?"

“…”Ma Hua.

I always feel like there's something else going on, but I just can't understand it.

……

In the fitter's workshop.

The uncle held the transfer order, looked complicated, shook his head, sighed, and shouted:

"Qin Huairu, pack up. Deputy Director Li has signed a transfer order. The canteen is short of staff. From today on, you will go to work in the canteen."

"what……"

Qin Huairu looked confused and in disbelief. She didn't even pay attention to Deputy Director Li. How could this good thing that fell from the sky fall on her head?

Is Deputy Director Li stupid or crazy?

Although she couldn't figure it out, it didn't stop Qin Huairu from being overjoyed.

The work in the cafeteria was easy, and there was an added benefit: the days ahead would certainly not be so hard, and the children would be able to eat better.

But her joy did not last long, as the comments of people around her made her mood plummet.

"What's going on? Why was Qin Huairu assigned to cook? This is too outrageous."

"Liu Lan was just transferred out of the cafeteria yesterday, and Qin Huairu went in today. If she says there is nothing fishy going on, no one will believe her."

"Tsk tsk, you all know Deputy Director Li's style. He never does anything that doesn't benefit him."

"I think so too. I really misjudged her. I thought she was quite decent, but I didn't expect she was also a climber. Her husband has only been dead for a few years."

"What's so decent about her? She had an affair with He Yuzhu from the cafeteria before, and now it seems that she has thrown herself into the arms of Deputy Director Li. There will be excitement in the future. He Yuzhu is still in the cafeteria. Could it be that she is two-timing? Tsk tsk, this is indecent."