Siheyuan: Me! He Yuzhu defies fate and changes destiny

At this time, Qin Huairu looked at He Yuzhu's bicycle and said in surprise:

"Hey, Zhuzi, you already have a bicycle?"

He Yuzhu nodded and said:

“Yes, I have officially become your disciple. Master is now my real master.

This bicycle is a gift from my teacher. He said that I was tired from running around, and since he is a chef, this little money is nothing to him.

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai's sense of crisis deepened.

Although He Yuzhu was his backup candidate, if he didn't act now, this backup might be poached by someone else. Yi Zhonghai then said:

"Zhuzi, I'll take the things back first and come back to see you later." He left. He Yuzhu said to Jia Dongxu:

"Brother Jia, I'm sorry that the house is too messy. I won't invite you to come in and sit down. There's dust everywhere. Wait until I finish cleaning."

Jia Dongxu nodded and said:

"It's okay, you go do your business first."

He Yuzhu started cleaning after he finished speaking, while Qin Huairu looked at the bicycle with longing in her eyes, but said nothing. Jia Dongxu was still alive, and Qin Huairu had not become so greedy, so she followed Jia Dongxu home.

As soon as he entered the door, Jia Dongxu heard his mother say:

"Dongxu, you are already a worker, why do you want to go to Shazhu? His father is missing and his mother is dead, what future does he have?

What if he comes to me in the future? You are not allowed to go there again, understand?"

Facing his mother's scolding, Jia Dongxu was helpless, but still said:

"Mom, Zhuzi never said that, and Zhuzi is getting better and better now."

Jia Dongxu has a master, and he also received a gift for becoming a master - a bicycle! " Hearing Jia Dongxu's words, Jia Zhang was very surprised: "What did you say? A bicycle is also a gift for becoming a master? Then what did you get when you became a master?" Hearing Jia Zhang's question, Jia Dongxu explained: "Mom, we are all workers in the factory. According to tradition, it is the apprentices who give gifts to the master. How can a master give gifts to the apprentice?" Jia Zhang said disapprovingly: "Then why can Sha Zhu's master give it? Let's put it this way, you must ask your master to give you a bicycle as well. Otherwise, the master-apprentice relationship will be severed."

After hearing what Jia Zhang said, Jia Dongxu felt even more helpless: "Mom, don't say this casually. If my master hears it, he will not teach me the skills in the future. What will happen to our family? You know, a bicycle is only a few dollars. If I have superb skills and officially become a worker, I can earn an extra ten yuan a month and buy a bicycle in two years. If I don't have skills, how can I get promoted!"

After hearing what Jia Dongxu said, although Jia Zhang was very dissatisfied, she couldn't say anything. At this time, He Yuzhu was tidying up the house and preparing to go out, when Yi Zhonghai came in.

Jia Zhang noticed all this and said to Jia Dongxu, "Go and see why your master is looking for Sha Zhu."

Jia Dongxu said helplessly: "I don't know either!" Jia Zhang knew Yi Zhonghai's intention very well and was worried that Yi Zhonghai would no longer value his son and would take care of Sha Zhu in his old age. In that case, her son's future skills would be lost.

So Jia Zhang asked him to go and see what was going on. Jia Dongxu had no choice but to do so. If he didn't go, he didn't know what his mother would do.

Jia Dongxu walked out, and Qin Huairu didn't dare to stay at home for fear of causing trouble, so she picked up the child and followed him out. As soon as she walked out of the room, she heard He Yuzhu ask: "Uncle, what's the matter?" Yi Zhonghai said: "Zhu Zi, do you still have a salary now?" He Yuzhu smiled and replied: "Uncle, you really don't know the market. Ask around now, who is the chef apprentice who gets a salary? But the master is kind-hearted and gives me some pocket money every month, about 10,000 or 20,000!" Hearing He Yuzhu's answer, Jia Dongxu was shocked: "10,000 or 20,000! This is much better than the dozen yuan a month for factory apprentices." He Yuzhu continued: "As long as the master goes out to help people cook a dish, the appearance fee is tens of thousands, not including the salary he gets from Hongbinlou. His monthly income is probably over a million."

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai was shocked and finally understood why the deaf old lady chose He Yuzhu instead of the talented Jia Dongxu. Obviously, he also had to pay close attention to He Yuzhu's development. If He Yuzhu could have half the salary of his master and be responsible for supporting Yi Zhonghai, then the future days would be worry-free.

But now I can't let He Yuzhu continue like this. If he really learns skills from his master, he won't come to me.

Thinking of this, Yi Zhonghai, who originally wanted to test the waters, made up his mind, so he said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, you haven't started cooking yet?" He Yuzhu didn't respond, but asked: "What's wrong?" Yi Zhonghai continued: "Well, I found a job for you in the steel mill. You won't get paid for the first two years, just a kitchen helper. But after two years, you will be an apprentice, and when you have mastered the skills, you can become a formal employee. If you have any difficulties during this period, just tell the uncle and I will help you. It's not a long-term solution for you to stay in Hongbinlou, right?"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "Uncle, I feel that it is good to be in Hongbinlou. Although there is no salary, my master gives me some pocket money every month, and also provides food and accommodation, not only for me, but also for my sister Yushui. In fact, it is already very good. Thank you for this time."

Yi Zhonghai was not surprised to hear He Yuzhu's refusal, and said with a blaming attitude: "Zhuzi, why are you so short-sighted? I heard that the profession of chef requires three days of apprenticeship, followed by two years of internship, and three years of traineeship, a total of eight years before you can get paid! But if you go to the steel mill, it will be different. You only need to work hard for two years, and then you will have a stable income. Besides, you are a worker, this is also very glorious, isn't it? Nowadays, the status of workers and farmers is extraordinary!"

Jia Dongxu, who was listening nearby, nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, Zhuzi, you see it's not easy to raise your sister alone. If you go to the steel mill, you can go home every day. Besides, everyone can take care of each other then; there is no one to help you."

He Yuzhu said, "I understand your good intentions, but my master is there, so you can rest assured. Besides, I have been saving the money my master gave me in the past few years. Now that I have paid for Yushui's schooling, I have no intention of going to the steel mill. Although what the uncle said makes sense, if there is no income in the next two years, how will Yushui and I live? It's impossible, but I still sincerely thank the uncle for his kindness."

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai said, "You are worried about Yu Shui's schooling. That's easy. I will pay for her tuition for the next two years. Don't worry, you can pay it back when you make money. After all, I am the boss of this courtyard. How can I watch you two suffer?"

Seeing this hypocritical Yi Zhonghai made He Yuzhu feel uncomfortable, but at this moment He Yuzhu did not want to have too much contact with him, and still said politely: "Thank you very much for your help, but I will let it go this time. There are many unemployed children in our compound, you can recommend them. Besides, isn't it just a job? If my master wanted to arrange it, he would have helped me solve it long ago."

I won't go, I haven't learned much yet. When I have mastered my cooking skills, if I can't find a job, I will trouble you again!

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Yi Zhonghai knew that he could not persuade him anymore, as it would be counterproductive. After all, no one is stupid. Everyone wants this job, and it is not something that can be obtained by just saying it. Just as Yi Zhonghai was thinking about how to exit, Yan Bugui spoke...

"Uncle, why didn't you tell me about such a good thing? Since Zhuzi doesn't want to go, let my Jiecheng go. He doesn't have a job yet. It doesn't matter if he doesn't get paid for the first two years!"

Yi Zhonghai was helpless after hearing what Yan Bugui said. How could he not have a salary? If Lou Qingshan knew about it, he would definitely eat him up. In fact, even He Yuzhu had a salary, but Yi Zhonghai and the canteen director had agreed in advance that he would collect He Yuzhu's salary on his behalf. In this way, he could control He Yuzhu in the future. However, He Yuzhu had no one to rely on at home, but Yan Bugui was different. If Yan Bugui knew about this, he would definitely make him lose a lot of money. Therefore, Yi Zhonghai said with a smile:

"We are still trying to figure out a solution for this matter. I came to ask Zhuzi. If Zhuzi is willing, I will help you with the operation; but if Zhuzi disagrees, there is nothing I can do. When He Daqing left, he asked me to take care of Zhuzi and Yushui, so I came to ask this time. After all, Zhuzi will be eighteen next year and it is time for him to work. Before this, Zhuzi was not yet eighteen, and I did not mention it."

Yi Zhonghai's words made He Yuzhu understand his intention, but he was not the kind of person who would not say anything when he suffered a loss. So He Yuzhu said:

"Uncle, if you have any connections, please help Uncle San. It's not easy for him to support such a large family with the money he earns alone. Uncle San will definitely thank you in the future, Uncle!"

Yan Bugui didn't expect He Yuzhu to say this, and Yi Zhonghai quickly responded:

"Yes, I made note of this!"

Yi Zhonghai was secretly complaining in his heart. He knew that this was just a superficial statement. Thinking that He Yuzhu said it at this time, he resented him even more. Despite this, Yi Zhonghai still responded:

"Okay, I'll go ask later."

Yan Bugui noticed that Yi Zhonghai's attitude was perfunctory and was very dissatisfied, but he understood that in this situation, helping was his kindness, and not helping was his duty. So he could only say with a fake smile:

"Then our eldest brother is counting on you, uncle!"

Yi Zhonghai nodded helplessly, and then said to He Yuzhu earnestly:

"Zhu Zi, you can see that there are many people who want this job. We have been neighbors for many years..."

Furthermore, if your father had not entrusted me to look after you before he passed away, I would not have arranged this job for you.

Do you know how much favors this cost me?"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said:

"Uncle, I haven't mastered my skills yet. If I go to work now, what will I do in the future?

I won't go. Anyway, now that I can support myself, I must learn the skills.

Uncle, please stop talking. I don’t agree with this. Not to mention you, even my master would not agree to it.

I have to learn the skills well while I am still young, otherwise when I am old, there will be no one to teach me.

What will our lives be like in the future?"

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Yi Zhonghai realized that he could not convince him and planned to find the old lady to settle the matter.

Yi Zhonghai said:

"Wait a minute, I'll go talk to the old man!"

After saying that, he left in a hurry. At this time, Jia Dongxu said to He Yuzhu:

"Zhu Zi, I'm not saying anything bad about you. My master is doing this for your own good. You are an apprentice now. You have to study for a total of eight years. You have already studied for two years, and you still have six years to go.

But after these six years, your sister will be twelve or thirteen years old, just the right age to spend money. What will you do then?

You are sixteen years old now, and you will be twenty-four in six years. How can you earn money to marry a wife by then?

But the master found you a job as a kitchen helper. You only need to help for two years and then you can do an internship.

It's not much, but a salary of 185,000 yuan a month is enough to support you and your sister.