Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

The two strolled out of the office arm in arm, which surprised Zhou Feng.

Surprisingly, Ma Yingjie and he actually hit it off quite well when they started chatting!

No matter what he says, the other party can respond appropriately and even flatter him, just like a 1960s version of Grandpa Yu!

Even when they arrived at the cafeteria, Ma Yingjie immediately plunged into the queue to save Zhou Feng a good spot.

He didn't treat ordinary workers with the same politeness he showed Zhou Feng.

But he was a veteran at the steel rolling mill, and everyone knew this fat man from the purchasing department. They knew his style and that he had purchased a lot of supplies for the factory, so naturally they wouldn't hold it against him.

This made things much more convenient for Zhou Feng to follow him.

Coincidentally, the person standing behind the food window today was Sha Zhu!

Originally, it was mostly female workers who served food at the canteen window; chefs like him didn't need to stand at the front to serve food.

However, the female worker who was supposed to be on duty was temporarily unwell, so he filled in for her.

From the moment Ma Yingjie led Zhou Feng into the queue, Sha Zhu's eyes were immediately fixed on them.

The conflict between the two a while ago was actually just due to Zhou Feng's attitude towards Qin Huairu. As the conflict between Zhou Feng, him, and Yi Zhonghai deepened, coupled with the stripping incident and Qin Jingru's closeness to Zhou Feng, they became irreconcilable enemies.

But recently, not only has Zhou Feng stopped picking a fight with Sha Zhu, but Sha Zhu has also temporarily put him out of his mind.

Because his focus and attention had shifted to Bang Geng's homeroom teacher, and he even specifically asked Yan Bugui to help him make connections, he naturally had less energy to devote to other things.

Naturally, he didn't have the energy to cause trouble for Zhou Feng, but when he bumped into Zhou Feng in the cafeteria today, his face immediately fell.

"Comrade Zhou Feng, you see, I usually just wander around the area, making some cornmeal and stuff."

"If you ever need any help or errands in the future, just let me know! I know every street and alley in Beiping like the back of my hand!"

"Moreover, I have some connections in several communes in the suburbs, so I can speak up for you if needed."

As Ma Yingjie stood in front of Zhou Feng and followed the line forward, he volunteered to help him.

That was also his goal. As long as he could get involved with such a big shot and do a few things for him, he could naturally follow in Zhou Feng's footsteps.

If you want to advance in the future and climb higher in the factory, having your own abilities and connections is certainly important, but even more important is following the right people!

Judging from the way Deputy Factory Director Li treated Zhou Feng, Zhou Feng's future is definitely not just about being the head of the purchasing department. So, if I follow him, will I be able to exert some influence and move him around a bit?

Zhou Feng naturally couldn't agree to this directly, so he just gave a few ambiguous replies.

Ma Yingjie wasn't in a hurry and continued to queue with a smile.

"Comrade, could you please order two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and four steamed buns? I'll pay for the tickets!"

While they were talking, the two of them had already reached the front of the line. Ma Yingjie didn't put on airs with Sha Zhu at all.

On the one hand, this chef is recognized as capable. When Deputy Factory Director Li and other leaders take him out to eat, they specifically ask this chef to cook for them!

On the other hand, although the purchasing department and the kitchen have a close relationship, he doesn't usually interact much with Sha Zhu, so there's no need for him to give him the cold shoulder.

But Sha Zhu had no intention of letting them off the hook. He glanced at Ma Yingjie and Zhou Feng and snorted.

"You two want to eat two meat dishes?"

"Hey, this is something new! The food the canteen makes is for the workers, right? We each get a portion, and you haven't lost any of your food rations!"

Ma Yingjie was used to being domineering, and his face darkened when he heard Sha Zhu's tone.

"Okay, two meat dishes, right?"

Despite his name, Sha Zhu is anything but stupid.

Without any intention of arguing with them, he picked up a large ladle and started scooping the vegetables into the bowl.

Sha Zhu would never do something like the idiotic waiter Zhou Feng and his group encountered before!

However, he will not refrain from making any actions within reasonable limits.

As Sha Zhu served food to Zhou Feng, his hands trembled as if he had Parkinson's disease, and the sneer on Ma Yingjie's face grew stronger.

"The food is all served. What are you two still standing there for? Get your tickets!"

Sha Zhu finished serving the food, pushed the lunchbox forward, and impatiently reached out his hand to Ma Yingjie, who slapped his hand away.

"Come, come, sir, tell me! Why did you serve us two meat dishes, but the portions you gave us were almost two miles different?"