A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 49 Vice Minister Qian
He Yuzhu wouldn't ask who was coming to eat and why he needed to prepare it so late.

He Yuzhu always remembered what his master told him: the cook should just focus on cooking and not ask who the guests are. That's the rule.

After all, no matter who it is, it is not something the chef should know. This shows the chef's survival wisdom. Just cook, take the payment and leave. Who you entertain has nothing to do with me as a chef.

This is no wonder. The more skilled a cook is, the higher the status of the host who invites the cook to cook. Even small things may seem like a big deal to ordinary people.

If you ask questions without thinking, the host will doubt your purpose or motive, which will cause unnecessary trouble and you may even lose your life.

As long as you don't ask and are not curious, even if something happens, you won't be blamed. Many people get into trouble because of curiosity.

This is the survival wisdom of our ancestors, especially people like chefs.

for example:

Zhu Yuanzhang had his own survival wisdom. His second son was beaten and scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang because he had a bad attitude towards the chef.

That’s because Zhu Yuanzhang knew that if the chef held a grudge against you, it would be very easy for him to take revenge on you. You eat food cooked by him every day, so there are plenty of opportunities for him to kill you.

Zhu Yuanzhang killed countless people throughout his life, but he was very caring towards his cook. Zhu Yuanzhang's way of survival was that he could be harsh to anyone except his eldest sister, who was his first wife, his son Zhu Biao, who was his successor, and his cook Xu Xingzu, who was his cook. Zhu Yuanzhang took great care of these three people.

Xu Xingzu started cooking for Zhu Yuanzhang right after he started his rebellion, and he cooked for his entire life. Zhu Yuanzhang had a bad temper and the small people serving him were replaced one after another, but Xu Xingzu remained the unshakable one, because he cooked for Zhu himself. As he got older, Zhu became more and more suspicious, and he did not dare to change the chef easily. This was the survival wisdom of an emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that if Xu Xingzu hated him, his life would be in danger at any time.

Xu Xingzu also knew Zhu Yuanzhang's character. The reason why he had been cooking for Zhu Yuanzhang all these years without any harm was not only because of Zhu Yuanzhang, but also because Xu Xingzu could not only capture Zhu Yuanzhang's stomach, but also his heart.

A cook's job is to be a good cook. I don't want to know anything else except cooking, so don't ask me.
I don’t know whether Your Majesty has a good appetite or how the food is. Even if I knew, I wouldn’t tell you. This is the chef’s way of survival.

So a chef has his own way of survival, and an emperor has his own way of survival. This is what He Yuzhu meant when he followed his master's instructions and just cooked without asking who the guests were.

Cai Wenqing looked at He Yukai and smiled. Aunt Qian was very kind and not that scary. He didn't know why He Yukai was so scared. If He Yukai knew what Cai Wenqing was thinking, he would definitely sneer at her.

Aunt Qian is kind and right, there is no doubt about it, you can fool the devil!
Your Aunt Qian deals with all kinds of conspiracies and intrigues every day;

If the old men and their companions were in a duel of great wisdom, then your Aunt Qian and her companions were in a duel in the dark and mysterious hell.

The duel of great wisdom is about the majestic and overwhelming power, while the secret place is about conspiracy, calculation, and battle of wits and courage;
I knew Zheng Yaoxian, the kite master, in my previous life. How could I be respected by the kite master without something special?

It is impossible for an ordinary small character to be respected if he is not recognized. Strength is the basis of everything.

He Yukai received a call from the security guard in a state of trepidation, saying that several cars had arrived and asked to see him. He Yukai knew that the people had arrived and quickly let them pass.

All security personnel are on alert. From now on, strict guard is allowed, no one is allowed to leave. At the same time, all external communication methods will be cut off, and not even a mosquito can fly out.

The deputy section chief realized that a big shot had arrived. After all, he came from the army, so how could he not know the importance of the issue when receiving the section chief's order?

All staff who had not yet left work were restricted to their workstations and were not allowed to move around freely. All telephone lines were cut off and the switchboard room was under control.

Don't be surprised, the security department at that time had that power.

"He Yukai, I've heard of your name for a long time. I've always wanted to meet you but never had the chance. I didn't expect to meet you under such circumstances. But what do you mean by asking my daughter to come over? Don't you see that she's inconvenienced right now?
What’s going on? The famous Section Chief He is in a bad state today. Isn’t it said that you are arrogant and domineering?
Aren't you famous for your reckless behavior? Why did you become a quail today? "

He looked at He Yukai with a sneer without saying anything, took Cai Wenqing's hand, and slowly walked towards the office.

After Vice Minister Qian entered He Yukai's office, he had a stern face. He was very satisfied with He Yukai's arrangement, but what did this guy mean by asking Cai Wenqing to come over? Are you afraid that I will eat you? You have no sympathy for my daughter. And how can my daughter deal with this guy when I am here?
I still remember that I brought something for myself. How could I forget after I lost so much face?

Although you are filial, why did you do that? Is it to show off?

This is also the most frustrating thing He Yukai has ever done. Now he has not figured out why he did that!
Perhaps everyone will do something that makes them feel ashamed unnaturally!
"Godmother, Yu Kai knew you were coming and brought me here since we haven't seen each other for a long time. Don't be angry."

"A daughter who is married off is like water spilled. Why are you defending him so much? Why didn't you say anything when you were doing something yourself?

Other people's sons-in-law bring honor to others, but our son-in-law is so awesome. After putting on more than ten layers of clothes and taking them off, I found a big piece of pork. I was completely embarrassed. The minister even mentioned this matter in front of Mr., and Mr. knew about it.

I have never been so embarrassed in my life. Boy, remember, if you let Qing'er suffer any injustice, I will not forgive you. After tonight's matter is over, I have to rush to Shancheng, and I don't have time to deal with you."

He Yukai knew that he was probably meeting Feng Zheng, and he also wanted to go over and take a look, but forget it, it’s better not to get involved.

If he gets involved and is noticed by Taiwan, he will probably never have peace. He Yukai has watched many spy war dramas, but the character he admires most is Zheng Yaoxian, the Kite. During his decades on the other side, not only did he attract many people to follow him, but he also used his unique wisdom to help the revolutionary cause move forward.

The key is to not forget the original intention of the battle. The kite with a broken string is doing things that are beneficial to the organization everywhere, which is commendable.

Most people can't do this, which is to do it without expecting anything in return, just to get the job done.

He Yukai stood there obediently and accepted the criticism from Vice Minister Qian. He could still say that he married Cai Wenqing and he was very happy to have someone to support Cai Wenqing. As for himself, he just had to be a good boy and didn't dare to say anything nonsense.

This is the experience He Yukai learned from later generations. No matter what happens, you must stand at attention when you are beaten and wait quietly for your leader to calm down. If you dare to argue, things may not be that simple. Leaders are also human beings and have their own thoughts.

You clearly did something wrong but you still want to quibble. Do you think your leader is a fool or do you still think that your leader's IQ is not enough? Can you hide it with your cleverness? "Look at you, Director Liao said that you didn't allow me to report your great achievements. Can't you be more motivated?"

"Aunt Qian, don't be angry. I feel good about this. I plan to stay in the steel mill. Why do I need the credit? I don't want to be promoted. I have several medals in my hands. Really, I just want a wife and children and a warm bed. You can say that I have no ambition or ambition."

He Yukai really doesn't want to be an official, and he knows he is not cut out for it.

"Well, you decide for yourself. Just be nice to Qing'er. As for the others, everyone has their own aspirations. It's because my daughter fell in love with you."

Vice Minister Qian didn't say anything. After all, he was his junior. Since he didn't have such high ambitions, it was fine for him to be an ordinary person.

Being in this position is also a contribution to the country. Look at what happened today. Didn’t it eliminate a hidden danger?

"Godmother, I'm fine. Yu Kai treats me very well, and Zhu Zi cooks great food. Yu Shui relies on me a lot, and I'm very content."

Cai Wenqing also respected He Yukai's opinion. Although his parents were gone, his life was pretty good now. His children were smart, and there weren't so many things going on at home. It was quiet, which was good!
"Okay, let's leave it at that."

Since Cai Wenqing said so, Vice Minister Qian didn't say anything else. In fact, when he thought about it, he envied the life of ordinary people. Cai Wenqing's parents had already made great contributions, and the children just lived a quiet life. It was no big deal.

Someone came to report after a while. Vice Minister Qian did not let He Yukai and the other man go out. After all, they were trustworthy. It turned out that the two were planning to destroy the steel mill and then move the cylindrical guys. This time the harvest was huge. The staff said they did not see the three boxes of yellow croaker. It was because of the internal conflict between the two. Both of them thought that the other had taken it, so they told everything. Now people have been arranged to catch this network.

After the meeting, Vice Minister Qian and Liao Ming stayed to have a meal in the steel rolling mill cafeteria. They had not originally planned to eat, but He Yukai had arranged that it would be a waste if they didn't eat. However, the original purpose of practicing economy was to finish the meal.

During the meal, Vice Minister Qian had a conversation with He Yukai and Cai Wenqing. He mainly asked about trivial matters in life, and then carefully reminded Cai Wenqing of some precautions.

Of course, He Yukai is still criticized and despised. Seeing He Yukai reminds people of the Matryoshka pork doll. Such a big person was lost and the culprit was his own junior. How could it be easy to let it go?

However, He Yuzhu's cooking skills were unanimously recognized. Deputy Minister Qian and Director Liao both praised him highly and were obviously very satisfied with the meal. Director Liao was satisfied with having dinner with the deputy minister today, and Deputy Minister Qian was satisfied with the filial piety of the younger generation. Everyone was happy.

Later, Vice Minister Qian did not embarrass He Yukai. He still had to save He Yukai's face in front of so many people. This is a matter of human relations and there is no need to care about it. Unfortunately, He Yukai is now Vice Minister Qian's son-in-law, so he cannot ignore it.

They left after dinner. As someone with special responsibilities, she was busy all year round and had little time to spare. Cai Wenqing could still reluctantly see Aunt Qian off to the car. Of course, he had to give He Yukai some advice before leaving.

He Yukai let out a long sigh when he saw the jeep leaving. The aura was too strong and suppressed him. If it weren't for Cai Wenqing, He Yukai would not have gotten through so easily. He was indeed worthy of being called a legendary figure.

Cai Wenqing found the nervous He Yukai very amusing. From the time they fell in love to the time they got married, he had never seen He Yukai like this before. He had never been so nervous even in front of the old leader.

"What are you afraid of? Aunt Qian is such a nice person, what do you have to be afraid of?"

"You know what? My kindness is for you. I took all the pressure. Your Aunt Qian put a lot of pressure on me when she came in. She was full of energy. Now I feel much better. It's terrible."

Looking at Cai Wenqing who was talking without any back pain while standing, He Yukai rolled his eyes helplessly.

"Okay, okay, let's go back."

He Yukai asked Cai Wenqing to sit on the bicycle and ride slowly home. Director Liao also left with the deputy minister. Everything should be fine now, so they should not take such risks in the future.

Professional matters should be left to professionals. After all, safety is the most important thing. Who knows what will happen next time? I should just do the peripheral work. I didn't expect the matter to be so serious this time.

"Xiaoqing, I plan to take some time to go to Baocheng. After I come back, let's go to your grandfather's house. What do you think?"

"Baocheng, didn't you tell me that a long time ago? But Yukai, why did you think of looking for my grandpa's house? I just remember that my grandpa's family name is Yang. My grandpa should still be there, but my mother rarely went there at that time, so I only went there once."

"I'm just thinking about bringing your relatives back so you won't be so lonely."

"Look, if they are not living well, you can help them. After all, my mother rarely contacted my grandfather's family when she was in the underground party in Beijing to prevent retaliation. I went there once after she passed away."

"Okay, Xiaobai is there too, so I'll take some time to go see how he's doing. I haven't seen him for a long time since he returned home from military service. He seems to be in Xiaoqing River, where your grandpa lives."

"Okay, after all, Xiaobai has blocked bullets for you, you should go and see him. I remember that Xiaobai's father died early, and Xiaobai went back after his mother fell ill. I don't know how she is doing now."

"I'll go take a look during my break."

"Brother, you have to go and take a look. If you have any difficulties, we can help you."

"My uncle and I will go to Baocheng first, and then go to Fangshan after returning from Baocheng."

After wasting so much time, it's time to go to Baocheng to see He Daqing. If these things are not clarified, there will always be a knot in my heart. If nothing else, my family can't be calculated in vain. I guess Yi Zhonghai's pension fund has risen again during this period? It's time to reap it once, and the main thing is to let him suffer psychological torture!

Sometimes physical punishment is definitely not the most painful for people, mental torture is the best punishment!

Without Jia Dongxu, Yi Zhonghai's spirit and energy are half gone. If the last source of confidence for retirement, that is, the pension fund, is gone, how will Yi Zhonghai react? Looking forward to it!

　These two pictures do not involve many sensitive areas, but there are still many restrictions, please forgive me!

　　
　
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