Director Yang and Director Zhang did not attend the table in the end. They just said hello to Zhu Xuefeng before leaving and left quickly. However, their arrival had a great impact on the compound.
No one knows why a large factory came to support a chef’s wedding. Director Zhang can say something. Even if he is the direct leader of the department, the factory director comes forward. This is a big deal.
"Old Yang, when did Silly Zhu get acquainted with the factory director? Do you know?" Director Yang's attitude towards Silly Zhu confused several people in the backyard. Grandma, how come there is someone behind Silly Zhu? It’s really hard to see such a noble person.
Uncle Yang shook his head, he really didn’t know, "Old Niu, do you know?"
Uncle Niu also shook his head, "I am a worker, how can I know about the leadership and management? Why are you doing this? He is familiar with the leader. This is his blessing. Stop looking at it. This Master Zhang’s craftsmanship is really good. Hurry up.”
The brothers in the backyard were laughing and joking. He moved his chopsticks again, but more people on the table were talking about it. Only a few boys picked it up when no one was paying attention and ran away, which caused a burst of laughter and curses.
"I said, Lao Liu, no one seems to be interested in eating, so I guess I've finished eating. Let's help with the preparations in a while, put away all the tables and chairs, and let your two boys take the lead. , several young men helped to send it back.”
“There is a lot of food on the table, and these people will not leave the table until they finish eating.” The second uncle was also jealous, Silly Zhu had so many noodles. I saw a lot of hard dishes left on many tables, and there was still some of everything in the big pot on the side. It was really a waste of good food.
The first man didn’t know what he was thinking, he seemed a little careless. "It's up to you. If you really can't eat it, don't keep it. I've made the decision. Let several people at the table share it. Keeping it is a waste."
The third uncle listened silently on the side for a while. He turned away and whispered a few words to Yan Jiefang. Facts have proved that the second uncle's worries are really unnecessary. After a while, Factory Director Yang and his team walked, and the lively compound quickly resumed its rhythm, and the battlefield was cleaned up in a short time.
Everyone's mouths were oily, but there was no soup left on the table. The young men were covering their bulging bellies while looking at the leftovers in the pot. Unfortunately, Liu Lan was like a housekeeper. , I only occasionally asked a few helpers to replenish the dishes a few times, but most of them stayed close to it. The two eldest sons of the third uncle's family were even more disappointed and went home muttering.
"Okay, you two must be full, don't worry about it, hurry up and help clear the table, don't just eat well, stay away from work, and make people laugh at our family for not having a tutor."
The third uncle hurried back and whispered a few reminders, then hurried back to the yard to help with the preparations. The banquet slowly dispersed. Several aunts and daughters-in-law started to work together, and soon all the plates, bowls and chopsticks on the table were put away. When they arrived at the big basin, Qin Huairu took a few young daughters-in-law and rolled up their sleeves and squatted beside the big basin while chatting and laughing.
Liu Lan quickly stopped the young daughters-in-law who were about to clean up, "I don't need to trouble you, we will clean up together after we finish eating. Thank you neighbors, our team leader is really lucky to have all of you as neighbors, you guys The relationship in this courtyard is so good, it makes people feel comfortable.”
The Zhang family’s daughter-in-law smiled and answered, “No, among the large courtyards near and far, our courtyard is the most harmonious. This sister. , you have been tired for a long time, go and eat it quickly, this dish is really hard, better than our Chinese New Year food.”
“It will change after a while.”
< br>Isn’t it hard? Liu Lan looked at the leftovers. The team leader was bleeding a lot this time. With so many dishes, how much money did he get? The tickets were also spent. A little wedding money is not enough. This time the team leader is The loss was huge, and she felt sorry for the team leader. Fortunately, these neighbors seemed pretty good.
Of course Silly Zhu didn't care about this. Since he wanted to keep a low profile outside, he wanted to be more lively in the yard. He thought very simply.
After the wedding banquet, the chefs were still eating together. The two newlyweds had already helped the old lady go to the new house to chat. The three uncles were greeting each family with stools brought back to their homes. The table was also there for a while. Someone will send it back.
"I'm talking about Lao Yi, why does this silly Zhu look so familiar with the factory director, and even comes to deliver a message? Why am I looking so evil in this matter?"
The second uncle's big fat face was full of doubts. He struggled to find Deputy Director Li, but he ran away from Xiangjiang before he could hold his thighs tightly. Where did this silly Zhu get his luck? It seemed that Director Yang was interested in him. Pretty good.
“You don’t know this, right? Which of the leaders of our factory has never eaten in the canteen? Every time, the boss is the one who takes the spoon. If you have done this once or twice, you will be familiar with it.”
"Yes, that's how feelings are."
The second uncle seemed to understand a lot for a while. This stupid Zhu is so shady. He knows so many big leaders and doesn't say anything. No wonder he always had a face in the yard. Not angry, he either quarrels with others or starts practicing directly. This is because he knows the leader and is confident. He is so stupid that Xu Damao gets angry and reports him. It is nothing wrong with others, but he can't lift him in the yard for most of the year. beginning.
The third uncle had the same idea as the second uncle, and he sighed when he got home.
"Tell me, tell me, it's different when this big leader comes forward. All three of Xiao Zhu's family are at the table, and only one of them takes a piece. It's considered the most casual in the courtyard. These two leaders As soon as he made the move, the director took two yuan, and the factory director directly took out a big red five." (Explanation will be given later)
"Yes, I didn't expect that stupid people would be lucky enough to marry. He has a beautiful daughter-in-law, but he still has a relationship with such a big boss. I was really wrong before, tsk tsk, there is really a crouching tiger, hidden dragon in our yard, it’s amazing.”
Yan Jiefang whispered in agreement, and the third aunt looked at her. I looked at the three children, and now they all had their mouths full of oil, especially the third child. When he came back, he complained that he was full and sleepy, so he went to bed.
"Master, this table in the Silly Zhu family must have cost a lot. I guess it can be as rich as the two tables our boss had at that time."
"I didn't see it. Silly Zhu is still a secretive master. This time it is an eye-opener for us. I also heard Lao Yi say that we should keep a low profile and keep everything simple. If we don’t keep it simple, I don’t know what we can do. I am like this The total amount of wedding money collected is less than forty yuan. He estimates that he will lose more than ten yuan for these tables. He can't handle this table without even ten yuan."
The third uncle yawned and stretched his muscles again. After running around and busy, this old man was quite tired. "Ignore him, I am also a little tired. I have to take a nap and wait for the old ladies in the middle courtyard." Now that I'm gone, remind me that I have to send over my share of the money and wedding orders."
The third uncle was easily satisfied, so he paid for his share and the whole family ate. That was it.
The Yan Jiecheng family in the backyard were also discussing. Thanks to Silly Zhu, Yan Jiecheng, who had no chance to attend on behalf of the Yan family, was eating the food brought back by Yu Li.
The third uncle and his family all had lunch at the wedding banquet, but he was the only one who didn't show up to the banquet and was hungry. At that time, Silly Zhu watched the cook finish the remaining food, regardless of Liu Lan's objection.
"MCA, these leftovers are a waste. My family can't finish these leftovers. Let's pick and choose and see who wants them and decorate them."
Yu Li thought The man didn't come, so he shamelessly packed a portion. Although the good stuff was basically gone, even the vegetarian dishes tasted great. It looked like the man was eating so well.
“Sister, tell me, if I want to join the steel rolling mill now, is it too late?”
Sitting on the kang chatting was the bridesmaid Yu Haitang. She and Yu Li are cousins. We have been playing together since we were little. Last time Yu Li got married, she came too. This is the second time we have stepped into this yard.
“You’ve already interned at the Cultural Palace, why are you thinking about going to the steel rolling mill?”
Yu Haitang graduated from high school and went to a junior college, and will be assigned after graduation this year.
"I've heard about the good welfare benefits in the steel rolling mill. Our family doesn't have much connections. Isn't this a cultural palace that we only go to if we have no choice?"
Yu Haitang served as a bridesmaid today, and she was so excited when she saw a cook. The cook brother, who was able to organize such a sumptuous wedding banquet and meet his classmates, actually seemed to be on good terms with the factory director, and his little thought suddenly came to life.
"This matter should be difficult, and besides, it is only more than a month before your assignment."
"No, it will basically be decided by the end of June."
< br>"Then you have to hurry up. You don't want He Yuzhu to help you come forward, do you?"
Yu Li glanced outside through the window. Their house is in the backyard. When they go out, they are facing Sha Zhuzheng. The rear window of the room.
"Well, I want Yuyu to help me ask. Yuyu and I have been classmates for so many years and have a good relationship. She will definitely help with this."
"I don't know much about He Yuyu. , She is rarely in the yard, and I have no contact with her. If you think you can do it, then hurry up, this He Yuzhu seems to be quite honest."
As he said that, he took another look and was eating. The man eating the leftovers turned his head when he saw that he didn't seem to be paying attention.
"If that doesn't work, you can also find Zhu Xuefeng in the front yard. He's not bad either. According to my estimation, this guy should be more capable than He Yuzhu. He helped with many things in my father-in-law's house. , it was him who helped your brother-in-law become a full-time employee.”
"Ah, there's this thing..." Yu Haitang was a little surprised. She knew from the last time she came that her sister's mother-in-law's family was full of students. She didn't expect that a student could be so capable in the steel rolling mill.
“The guy surnamed Zhu seems to be very energetic. I always thought he just had good grades. I really didn’t expect that he has such ability. Sister, how did you know?”
“ Let me tell you, these are what your brother-in-law told me..." Yu Li briefly talked about Zhu Xuefeng's work at the steel rolling mill, and Yu Haitang's eyes were full of stars.
"Sister, I have no friendship with her, so I can't open my mouth. Why don't you take me there." "You are stupid. He Yuyu's family and the Zhu family are like one family. We are so close, you ask He Yuyu to help ask his brother, if you don't ask her to ask Zhu Xuefeng, it will definitely happen. I haven't said a few words to him, so He Yuyu will definitely not come forward to help. "
"Thank you, sister!" Yu Haitang waved her fist excitedly. Something that was originally out of reach, the bridesmaid actually had hope that time, and she was really happy.
"By the way, sister, I'm asking you something secretly, but don't tell it to me."
"What's the matter? Just ask. Why are you doing this mysteriously? It's not asking. Is it something?”
“You said, that person named Zhu is good-looking and capable. He is still a college student, so he probably doesn’t have a partner yet, right?”
Yu Li looked up and down. Cousin, it's a pity.
"Sister, you have become more and more beautiful in recent years, and you are getting more and more beautiful. However, don't take this idea. Xiao Zhu must have a partner, who is his classmate, and is now studying at Beijing University. Sister, please tell me something. Maybe I don’t want to hear it. She’s prettier than you, so let’s forget about your petty thoughts as soon as possible.”
“Sister, what are you talking about? College students are not allowed to date.”
< br>After being exposed by Yu Li, Yu Haitang was indescribably disappointed, but still had a delicate look on his face, pushed him a few times in embarrassment, and asked questions.
"Who knows, if you keep wandering, I will ignore you."
"Then I'll go talk to Yuyu. I'll waste time trying to find her brother when I go back to school tomorrow. "
"Well, this is business, go quickly." Yu Li also supported her sister to give it a try. The welfare of the steel rolling mill in the past few years has been far behind other units. Anyone who wants to join the steel rolling mill. Squeezed his head.
Yu Haitang got up and got off the kang. Passing by the main room, she did not forget to say hello to Yan Jiecheng who had just finished eating, "Brother-in-law, I'm leaving."
"Oh, sister is leaving. Come and chat with your sister when you have time. I don’t have time to spend time with her at work. She keeps shouting and feels bored.”
“Okay, brother-in-law.”
Looking at Yu Haitang. After going out and passing through the moon door, Yan Jiecheng leaned against the bedroom door.
"Your sister is not a cheap person. She has only come to our hospital twice and she wants to ask you to join our factory."
"Everyone wants to live a good life. She has a college degree. Your factory is now Don’t we have to recruit people? What’s wrong with her wanting to go there?”
Yan Jiecheng glanced at the window of Shazhu’s house in front, where there were sounds of laughter and talking from time to time.
"I don't know if it's wrong or not. I just know one thing. Your sister has a lot of thoughts. You, take it easy and don't talk about everything in other families. It seems that our family takes up as much as his old Zhu's family. It seems cheap."
He leaned over and continued to whisper. "Without his help, I still have to become a regular person when the time comes. My dad always said that he asked Xiao Zhu for help, so I became a regular person. He is my dad. I can't blame him. Don't listen to what my dad said. It’s a trick. He obviously used my index to replace it with an electric car. This is also the fault of Xiao Zhu. He has been shrewd for a lifetime, but now he is only over 50 and he is old and confused.”
Yu Li rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't learn from that family in the middle school. It's not good to imitate anyone else. If you don't imitate a white-eyed wolf, you will be useless."
It has been almost a year since the two of them got together. Yu Li knew very well what kind of temper and temperament Yan Jiecheng had. She always felt that she was a high school graduate and was considered knowledgeable in the factory. However, she could not concentrate on studying, and her progress was very slow. She was not very capable, but she was still a little bit small in her bones. Aloof.
"Well, well, I won't say any more. I've finished eating. You clean the bowl, and I'll go to the street to buy some mosquito coils. It's only May, and there's no end to the mosquitoes."
< br>"Hey, you have money in your pocket again. Hurry up and hand it over. Your mother secretly gave it to you?" I still have to go to my parents-in-law’s house for dinner. I have no choice. The man’s salary has to be paid to the government, and it is said that he will have to pay it for several years. This life is too difficult.
"My mother? My mother will give it to me. This was at the end of last year. I worked with Lao Niu to do some work for others. She just married Lao Niu a few days ago. She gave me five and three yuan, gave you two yuan, and left the rest. I still have some use for them, but I can’t give them to you.”
Yan Jiecheng took out two pieces, seemingly reluctant to part with them, and finally sighed and handed them to Yu Li. Yu Li sighed and put them away silently.
"Be smarter from now on. We have to separate sooner or later. There is no money in this pocket and life will be difficult. Since you and Uncle Niu can do it once, there will be two times. From now on, we will all be in the backyard. How many times can we live together?" Go sit down at Uncle Niu’s house and get closer. Let Uncle Niu take care of you more.”
Yu Li can’t wait for Yan Jiecheng’s salary. Dad is not good at this or that. It is more difficult for him and his father to ask for a salary to live.
"I know, I'm leaving."
"When can we live like Master He's family, I will be satisfied for the rest of my life."
Yan Jiecheng, who was about to go out, heard the resentment behind him and felt panicked. He could only pretend not to hear it and quickly left the Moon Gate.
Watching the man go out, Yu Li sighed. There was only a bowl and a pair of chopsticks, and the man could just leave them alone. Her parents-in-law were considered diligent, and she didn’t know who he followed. When they were dating before, It's not like this. She seems to be running smoothly before and after running. After one year of marriage, all the little problems have come out.
It is said that poor and humble couples are in trouble. Yu Li has experienced this this year. Without financial resources, everything depends on the face of her parents-in-law. No matter how discerning Yu Li is, she can’t bear to read. When she arrived, her mother-in-law didn't have any harsh words, but the way her father-in-law looked at people through the glass made Yu Li a little cautious.
Si Zhu didn’t know that Lao Yang came to visit, and the neighbors in the yard had a different perception of him. He and Lou Xiao’e were accompanying the old lady, listening to her talk about the rules of being a daughter-in-law of a wealthy family in the past.
Silly Zhu listened very dullly, but looking at the energetic old lady and Lou Xiao'e who was listening attentively, and then hearing that the bridesmaid in his sister's room was still whispering to her sister, he had no choice but to patiently continue to listen to the old lady's chatter.
"Brother, brother, come here."
He Yuyu's call came from the lobby, and Shazhu took the opportunity to get up.
"Old Ancestor, I will come over for a moment."
"Go, go, you are not needed here, I will just chat with Ezi."
Old The wife didn't even raise her eyes and just waved her hand to dismiss him. Silly Zhu walked out the door with a shy face and a smile.
“What’s the matter?” He Yuyu’s sneaky voice made Sha Zhu suspicious.
"Come here, I'll tell you."
He Yuyu pulled his brother over, and without entering Yuyu's room, he whispered Yu Haitang's request.
“That’s it? Are you two very strong?”
"No, we have been classmates since we were in the first grade of junior high school. No one used to play with me. It was just her and me. When we were in high school, sometimes you forgot to give me living expenses, but she helped me buy food and make meals. You must You have to help me, I think this factory director treats you very well."
When the living expenses were mentioned, Si Zhu's face became hot and he scratched his head, "I haven't really asked anyone about your brother, I don't know how. Let’s do that. I’ll give it a try. It’s hard to say whether it will work or not.” Tell her. "
Yu Li in the backyard was stunned for a while, thinking that her sister knew what she was planning. Yu Li slapped her thigh and got off the kang. She was the stupid one, Xiao Zhu. It seemed that she had asked about her work. Yu Li decided to find an opportunity to ask again. With Xiao Zhu's help, she always thought that if she could find a job, she wouldn't have to hang around her mother-in-law every day. Only with income can we survive this life.
Making up her mind, Yu Li took a ladle of water and washed the dishes, then hurried out the door, wanting to see if her sister had spoken. (End of this chapter)