Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 26

After putting the steamed buns in the pot and steaming them, He Yuanchao looked at the time and saw that it was already 05:30. He estimated that in another 10 minutes, Secretary Liang and the others would be here.

After talking to Shazhu about the time.He Yuanchao came out of the kitchen carrying a thermos bottle. Just as he was about to go back to the house, he was stopped by Li Xuewen's wife who had just entered the courtyard.

"Chief He, what is this made for? It smells so good, I could smell it even before I entered the hospital."

Looking at the sister-in-law next door who kept calling her Section Chief, He Yuanchao said helplessly: "Didn't Sister-in-law Li's sister-in-law agree, don't call me Section Chief? Just call her by her first name. Old Section Chief, Section Chief, listen." It’s so awkward.”

Well, my sister-in-law will call you by your name from now on, so don’t be unhappy. "

After saying that, he glanced at Si Zhu who was busy in the kitchen and continued: "Your nephew is a chef and he can cook really well."

"Well, an eighth-level cook, working in the cafeteria of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. No, I just returned to the place, and a few friends wanted to get together, so I asked him to come over and cook a meal." He Yuanchao also followed his lead. replied.

After the two chatted for a few more words in the yard, Li Xuewen's wife suddenly said: "Oh, I'm just here to chat with you. The food at home hasn't been cooked yet. Well, sister-in-law, I won't talk to you now. Ha." After saying that, he smiled sheepishly at He Yuanchao, turned around and walked back to his home.

He Yuanchao looked at the neighbor's sister-in-law who entered the house, and was quite speechless, so he went back to the house.

After making tea, He Yuanchao sat on the chair and smoked a cigarette while sorting out in his mind what he wanted to tell the leaders.

As time passes by.People who work in the yard also come back from get off work one after another.

After entering the courtyard, most of them unconsciously glanced at the kitchen where the smell of fragrance came from.

Someone even said, "It smells so good."

What he said made Silly Zhu, who was smoking at the door of the kitchen, very proud.His anxious face was also full of pride.

Just when I was about to go back to the house and brag about my craftsmanship with my second uncle, I saw Secretary Liang, Deputy Director Xu, Deputy Director Li and Chairman Ma of the labor union pushing bicycles into the courtyard talking and laughing.

As soon as he entered the hospital, Secretary Liang saw Silly Zhu smoking a cigarette at the door of the kitchen, and asked in confusion: "He Yuzhu, why are you here?"

Before Silly Zhu could answer, He Yuanchao, who heard the voice in the room, walked out quickly and said with a smile: "Secretary Liang, He Yuzhu is my nephew. No, I'll call him to make a meal for us. meal."

After listening, Secretary Liang Weimin looked at He Yuanchao, then at He Yuzhu, then turned to Xu Wenhe, Li Weizhong and Ma Zhiyuan beside him and said: "I never expected that the chef in our canteen is actually Yuanchao's nephew. In this world It’s really small.”

Ma Zhiyuan also said happily: "So you can't say bad things about people casually. These days, you don't know who is related to whom."

"So the principle of confidentiality still needs to be discussed." Li Weizhong also said something from the side.After saying that, the four of them laughed at the same time.

The chatter and laughter in the yard soon attracted the attention of the neighbors.

From time to time, someone glances here through the window or coming out of the house.

Seeing this, He Yuanchao hurriedly said: "Leaders, let's not stand here anymore, go inside and sit down and chat." After hearing this, the four people agreed happily, parked their bicycles and entered the house.

After He Yuanchao said a few words to Shazhu, he also returned to the house.

"Boss, the food will be ready soon. Let's sit down and drink some water first."

Looking at the people chatting around in the room, He Yuanchao poured tea into the teacups on the table for the four of them while talking.

Secretary Liang and others were not polite, sat down around the table and drank tea.

After taking two sips of water, Secretary Liang asked: "Yuan Korea, it's been a few days since you came back. How are you? Can you still adapt to the local work and life? If you have any difficulties, please bring them up and see if the factory can help." You solve it."

Xu Wenhe also spoke up and said, "Yes, don't be embarrassed. If you have any difficulties, just tell them. If you don't have any worries, you can work better."

Although Ma Zhiyuan and Li Weizhong did not speak, they nodded in agreement.

Looking at the four people in front of me, whether they really care about themselves or not, the words have been spoken.

He Yuanchao still made a grateful expression and said: "Thank you very much for the organization's concern, and thank you also for the leaders' concern. It's already good as it is now, and I can't cause any more trouble to the organization."

Hearing what He Yuanchao said, Secretary Liang and the other four stopped talking about the matter, and instead started chatting about some news in the newspapers.

But I don’t know if I opened it in the wrong way. As we chatted, it actually got involved in He Yuanchao’s personal issues.

Even though He Yuanchao felt that he was thick-skinned enough, the four people teased him and turned slightly red.

Just when He Yuanchao was scratching his head and thinking about how to deal with the four people.Silly Zhu came in carrying a pot of chicken stewed with potatoes, which saved He Yuanchao.

He Yuanchao stood up quickly, took the food and put it on the table. "Boss, the food is ready. Let's eat quickly and chat while drinking."

Looking at He Yuanchao, whose face was a little red, the four of them laughed unkindly at the same time.

Comrade Ma Zhiyuan is still a kind person.After laughing twice, he said: "Okay, okay, stop teasing Xiao He and eat quickly. He Yuzhu, please sit down and eat together."

Shazhu smiled and shook his head when he heard this. Leaders, you eat first. I still have food to finish. "As he said that, he turned around and left the house.

"Don't worry about him for now. Let him toast to the leaders after the cooking is finished."

As He Yuanchao spoke, he poured wine for everyone.Then he said to Secretary Liang: "Secretary, why don't you say a few words first?"

(End of this chapter)