The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

He Daqing said helplessly:

"What kind of food are you going to cook? These days, you should be grateful if you don't starve. You're dreaming if you think you can cook special meals for others."

It's only because you sent so much meat that our family can't afford to eat any.

Even steel mills can't afford to eat meat anymore.

Even if you have money, you can't buy it!

He Yuzhu said:

"Yes, people can't even get enough to eat these days, how can we possibly raise livestock!"

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu and then said:

"Be more discreet when you eat meat!"

He Yuzhu said:

"I'm fine. I eat meat every day, and the government knows but doesn't care!"

He Daqing knew He Yuzhu's abilities, so instead of asking why, he said to He Yuzhu:

"Okay, you can handle it yourself, as long as nothing happens!"

He Yuzhu put the meat and grain in the kitchen, then came out and said:

"I've put the meat and grain in the kitchen for you. This time it's rice and flour too. Eat it secretly and don't be too conspicuous!"

He Daqing said:

"That goes without saying. If they knew that we eat refined grains and meat every day, our family would probably be finished by now!"

But no matter what, your dad is a cook, so he's definitely not going to go hungry, just not as well-fed as you, kid.

Even now, you still get fresh meat and vegetables every day.

You should know that there are no vegetables, let alone any greens, left outside. They've all been eaten by the children who fled and the local people.

They even gnawed on the tree bark!

He Yuzhu drove there, and He Daqing asked:

"By the way, I heard your company has won a 100,000-mu (6,667 hectares) crop. Are you selling it? The steel mill will buy it!"

He Yuzhu said with a smile:

"Dad, do you still think I have the final say on that matter? Apart from what was given to the Seventh Bureau, the rest have nothing to do with us anymore."

"They've already taken it all, why are they still selling it? We want to buy it!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing smiled and said:

"Yes, food is so precious these days, how could anyone possibly sell it?"

"It's nothing, I was just asking on behalf of Deputy Factory Director Li. It's fine if they don't sell!"

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, He Yuzhu asked:

"Oh, speaking of steel rolling mills, did Yi Zhonghai contact you?"

He Daqing shook his head, then said:

"Our factory has expanded its workforce, right? We've added a few more canteens, but they're all under my management."

A new chef named Nan Yi arrived, and Yi Zhonghai went to see Nan Yi every day.

He wanted Nan Yi to support him in his old age, but how could Nan Yi possibly agree to that, no matter how high the conditions Yi Zhonghai offered?

However, Nan Yi used to be the young master of a large restaurant. Not only was he a good cook, but he was also a man who had seen money before.

It's just that the family later fell on hard times.

However, Nan Yi likes Ding Qiunan, the new doctor at the infirmary.

However, the doctor didn't like Nan Yi. I think the main reason why Dr. Ding didn't like Nan Yi was that Qin Huairu would always hang around Nan Yi.

Nan Yi hides from me every day and then complains to me. What can I do?

Hearing He Daqing's words, He Yuzhu was stunned. He hadn't gone himself, but those who were supposed to interfere had already interfered.

However, this has nothing to do with me, and I don't know why, but it seems that all the grudges are from cooks.

Fortunately, although I am a highly skilled cook, I no longer work as a chef.

He Yuzhu asked curiously:

"Nan Yi and Qin Huairu aren't even that close, so how did he get entangled with this widow?"

He Daqing sighed and said:

"It's all because Nan Yi is kind-hearted. When he saw Bang Geng bringing Xiao Dang to find Qin Huairu, he said he was hungry."

Nan Yi saw it and, being kind, gave it some food.

Unexpectedly, he became entangled with Qin Huairu, who would visit him every day, complaining of being poor and hungry.

At first it was fine, but later Nan Yi also discovered that Qin Huairu was shameless.

I ignored her, but Qin Huairu pretended not to know anything. She said, "I'll keep bothering you as long as you don't give me food."

I then issued an order that no one who is not in the kitchen is allowed to enter the kitchen.

This matter offended Yi Zhonghai, but Yi Zhonghai dared not say anything to me.

At this time of year, anyone who dares to offend me is already struggling to get enough to eat. If I were to make things difficult for them, they would starve to death.

However, Yi Zhonghai was no good either. He spread rumors about me at the steel rolling mill, saying that I had spent money to buy a young wife who was the same age as me.

Damn it, this is all true, and then some boss always teases me about it!

Hearing Lao He Daqing's words, he then said:

"Are you sure it was Yi Zhonghai who wore it?"

He Daqing said:

"That's right, I'm the cafeteria manager. I just checked with the security department and found out."

I've been messing with him for half a month, and then he spent 100 yuan to apologize, saying he accidentally let it slip.

The whole factory knows he apologized to me, so I feel bad about directly punishing him.

Ugh, this is so frustrating!

He Yuzhu heard He Daqing's words and then said:

"Now that you know, don't keep it a secret anymore. Let Aunt Song go to work at the steel rolling mill."

That old bastard is infuriating!

He Daqing's eyes lit up:

"Yes, our cafeteria is bigger now. We'll arrange for your Aunt Song to manage the kitchen."

Anyway, it's nothing much, just keeping track of expenses!

He Yuzhu said:

"Whatever you like, it's up to my Aunt Song!"

Chapter 177: Trivial Matters of the Steel Rolling Mill

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Song Ziyu asked:

"Didn't you say last time that it could also be used as an office?"

He Yuzhu nodded:

"Yes, I have two letters of introduction. As long as you are capable, I can arrange it for you!"

Song Ziyu said:

"I don't want to go to the cafeteria. Your dad is already being targeted there, and if I go there too..."

Who knows what they'll say about your dad and me then? Someone'll probably say we colluded to steal supplies from the kitchen!

He Daqing said with dissatisfaction:

"Supplies my foot! Even rats would come out crying if they went into the kitchen's storeroom. What supplies could we possibly have left?"

Upon hearing He Daqing's words, He Yuzhu said:

"Aunt Song's concerns are valid. Once you take this position, it's hard to switch. Right now, there aren't many supplies, but what about in the future?"

"At that time, we could have sent Aunt Song to the personnel department or the Women's Federation!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, He Daqing said:

"The Women's Federation won't work; those women are always causing trouble. Why don't you go to the personnel department or the office?"

He Yuzhu said:

"Then let's go with the HR department, they can manage the files and stuff!"

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Song Ziyu said: