Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Sure enough, not long after Sha Zhu finished arranging things for Tong Jie, Yi Zhonghai came knocking on his door.

Sha Zhu was overjoyed when his men reported that Yi Zhonghai had arrived.

I must say again how accurate my senior brother's prediction was. I have the utmost respect for my senior brother, Sha Zhu.

The canteen kitchen is a restricted area, and outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission.

After arriving at Sha Zhu's office, Yi Zhonghai looked him up and down for a while, his heart filled with envy.

He does have an office, but despite being the deputy director of the workshop, he doesn't actually have a separate office.

There is only a simple desk, and several people work together.

"Zhu Zi, your place has really high standards; not just anyone can come here."

Sha Zhu smiled and poured Yi Zhonghai a cup of tea.

"Uncle Yi, have some tea."

"Is there something you need from me?"

Yi Zhonghai took a sip of tea and said:

"Zhu Zi, I just got Dongxu's wife a workstation, it's in your cafeteria too."

Sha Zhu interrupted directly:

"I know that. It was just arranged. He'll be working as a kitchen helper in the fifth canteen."

Yi Zhonghai was thinking of asking you to help take care of things, but you've already arranged everything?

However, Yi Zhonghai still had something to say:

"Zhu Zi, here's what I'm thinking: could we arrange for Tong Jie to work in the first canteen, like your wife Qin Huairu, helping out in the small kitchen?"

"They're all women from the compound, and they get along well with your wife. Besides, you're the deputy director of the cafeteria; they're all family!"

"It was all taken care of with just a word from you, Director He."

Yi Zhonghai wore a sincere smile; an ordinary person might actually have agreed.

Who is Sha Zhu? He's not the kind of guy who could be fooled by anyone back then.

After his senior brother's advice, he was even more determined not to let Tong Jie go to the small kitchen.

So Sha Zhu shook his head and refused outright:

"Uncle Yi, it's true that I'm the deputy director of the cafeteria, but not just anyone can work in this small cafeteria."

"No one can do it without my senior brother's approval."

"Of course I have the right, but I don't want to."

Yi Zhonghai was a little confused:

"No, Pillar, if you have this right, why are you unwilling? There must be a reason, right?"

Yi Zhonghai wasn't angry, but he wanted to know why.

Sha Zhu smiled:

"Uncle Yi, it's actually very simple. We don't trust Tong Jie."

"The small canteen is responsible for entertaining guests; high-ranking officials often eat there."

"Security and confidentiality measures are very strict."

"Although Tong Jie is from our department, my senior brother and I can't trust her without reason."

"So I'm willing to listen to this since you brought it up, but forget about working in the small kitchen, Tong Jie isn't qualified."

Yi Zhonghai understood; he was no longer the political novice he used to be.

The work in the small kitchen must be very meticulous, and Yi Zhonghai believes that Tong Jie is a good person.

But he couldn't be sure what news Tong Jie might hear in the small kitchen and share with her mother-in-law or apprentice when she got home.

If Madam Jia knew, that would be terrible. What difference would it make from the whole courtyard knowing?

Or perhaps it was a rare treat at the small canteen, and Tong Jie brought back the leftovers.

Could Jia Zhangshi really keep her big mouth from telling others?

Isn't this just trying to upset the boss and make things difficult for him?

So, anyone who isn't trusted by Li Jiuzhou and Shazhu really can't get in.

Yi Zhonghai felt a chill run down his spine, realizing he had acted impulsively and hadn't considered things properly.

Yi Zhonghai gave an apologetic smile:

"Zhu Zi, look, I acted impulsively without thinking things through. Please forgive me."

Sha Zhu waved his hand dismissively:

"Oh, it's nothing. But don't worry, no one will bully Tong Jie even in the fifth canteen. I'll arrange for someone to take care of her."

Yi Zhonghai was delighted upon hearing this:

"Oh, thank you so much, Director He."

Sha Zhu laughed:

"Haha, no problem, no problem..."

After chatting for a while, Yi Zhonghai walked out of the first canteen, his steps becoming much lighter.

Anyway, he's taken care of things and can give his apprentice a perfect explanation.

Meanwhile, a major incident occurred at Hongxing Elementary School: the vice principal suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and died despite all efforts to save him.

This is a big deal for the school's faculty and staff.

People who want to improve are going crazy with anxiety.

For example, Yan Bugui's heart was pounding when he heard the news.

Because the opportunity has arrived! All he has to do is take one step and the world will be his!

Hongxing Primary School is an affiliated unit of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

It's not considered a top-tier school in the Gyeonggi region, but it's still above average.

The principal's administrative rank is equivalent to a deputy section chief, while the vice principal's administrative rank is equivalent to a section chief or deputy section chief.

Yan Bugui's next step up would be to become a deputy section chief, because he had already joined the Party under the old principal's influence when he was the director of teaching affairs.

Regardless of whether someone's background is good or bad, it can still be done.

In the principal's office, Yan Bugui paced anxiously back and forth.

The old principal shook his head helplessly at Yan Bugui's anxious appearance, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"Xiao Yan, what's your hurry? You've wasted all your education!"

"Haste makes waste, slowness brings peace, and deliberation brings wisdom."

Yan Bugui stopped in his tracks upon hearing this:

"Boss, I understand the principles, but I just can't calm down. I freaking want to improve so badly."

The old principal burst into laughter upon hearing this:

"Hahaha, it's good to be ambitious, but don't rush things."

"I can help you with the matter, but you... you have to pay for the passage..."

Before the old principal could finish speaking, Yan Bugui's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he quickly added:

"Sir, I'll naturally pay for the toll; I'll thank you afterwards."

"This concerns my future, I promise to do it properly."

The old principal nodded with satisfaction: "This young man is teachable. Go and prepare. I'll go to the factory and the Education Bureau tomorrow afternoon to make some arrangements."

"I'll take care of it right away."

Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai met at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

The reason was that Yi Zhonghai saw the principal of Hongxing Primary School come to the factory.

The neighbors all knew that the vice principal had died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage, let alone Yi Zhonghai, a man with a kind heart.

He had a plan in mind and had already found out that the old principal was there to help Yan Bugui get a government position.

Yi Zhonghai knew all too well what was going on inside.

If Yan Bugui succeeds, wouldn't that put him at a disadvantage?

Although there are no section-level cadres in their factory, if there were, they would actually be one level higher than them.

Even if we can't be one level higher, at least we can sit together on ordinary days.

Yi Zhonghai would absolutely not allow Yan Bugui to outdo him.

That's why I asked Liu Haizhong to come out and discuss it.

After understanding why Yi Zhonghai had asked him to come out, Liu Haizhong became quite anxious.

"How can we allow that? If Old Yan goes up there, wouldn't he be taking his shit on us?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement.

"Old Yi, what do you mean? Did we mess him up?" A sinister smile appeared on Liu Haizhong's face.

Yi Zhonghai smiled too; it would be best if the two could reach a consensus.

"Then let's mess with him."

Liu Haizhong immediately assigned tasks:

"Okay, let's divide the work. I'll report it to the Education Bureau, and you report it to the factory."

Yi Zhonghai opened his mouth as if to say "I'm going to the Education Bureau," but he didn't say it.

After all, there is a risk of exposure when doing this kind of work in a factory.

The Education Bureau, on the other hand, didn't have as many concerns.

Yi Zhonghai never expected that Liu Haizhong, with his fat and bloated appearance, would be so cunning. He really underestimated him.

Yan Bugui never expected that he would be targeted by the Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix, which caught him off guard, and he immediately unleashed a powerful attack.

The only problem is that their tactics weren't very sophisticated; they were just recklessly charging around.