I feel right at home in the world of the courtyard house.

Li Jing'an patted Director Hu on the shoulder and called out towards the door, "Yufei."

Zhou Yufei pushed the door open and entered. Li Jing'an pointed to the cups and plates on the table: "Let's settle the bill."

As soon as he finished speaking, Director Hu immediately stood up and stopped Li Jing'an from taking out his money: "Director Li, we agreed that I would treat you. You can't take it from me. Isn't that a slap in my face? How can I ever come to you again?"

After a few more arguments and refusals, Li Jing'an pretended to give in, took down his coat from the wall, and affectionately put his arm around Director Hu's shoulder: "Alright, Lao Hu, I've decided to be your friend! You must come to see me when you come to Beijing in the future, or I'll get angry."

"Definitely, definitely!" Mine Manager Hu smiled so much his eyes narrowed into slits as he repeatedly agreed.

Li Jing'an patted him on the shoulder again, turned around and left the private room, leaving Director Hu to pay the bill alone.

"Comrade Zhou, how much is this meal?" Mine Manager Hu asked slowly, a smile still on his face, as he took out his wallet.

Zhou Yufei took out the settlement sheet and said in a polite tone, "Director Hu, Director Li specifically instructed that since you are from out of town and have difficulty with receipts, this bill will be converted into RMB for you to avoid any trouble."

"Director Li has considered everything so thoroughly!" Mine Manager Hu exclaimed repeatedly.

"Your table will only need to pay three hundred yuan."

"How much?" Mine Manager Hu's smile froze instantly, and he asked incredulously, "Three hundred?"

"The actual cost is at least 330 yuan, but Director Li specially instructed that it be calculated at cost price for you. Just these six dried abalones alone would cost 120 to 150 yuan outside without the receipt, and they are special supply grade. This alone is quite valuable. Add to that the seasonal fresh mackerel, two bottles of Moutai, and other dishes, and 300 yuan is the lowest price."

Director Hu stood there, feeling incredibly aggrieved. He had bought the abalone as a gift, but he hadn't eaten a single bite. Yet, it was being charged to his expenses.

He forced a smile, slowly rummaged through his wallet, and counted all the money in it. He only had a little over 180 yuan. His face immediately turned embarrassed, and he said, forcing a smile, "Comrade Zhou, I'm really sorry, I don't have enough cash on me. Could I go to the bank tomorrow to withdraw some money and then come back to make up the difference?"

Zhou Yufei smiled and replied politely, "It's alright. You're Director Li's friend, so it's only natural that we can make things convenient for you."

"Hahaha, that was so satisfying!"

A worker from the sanitation team was smugly showing off to his fellow workers, his face beaming with triumph. "You all didn't see it! I gave Director Wang from the production department a piece of my mind!"

"Hey, what happened? Tell us quickly!"

Upon hearing this, the other sanitation workers immediately surrounded him, their faces full of curiosity, bombarding him with questions.

The worker curled his lip and said arrogantly, "Hey, what else could it be! He was smoking at the workshop entrance, and I happened to be sweeping the floor there. After he finished smoking, he just threw the cigarette butt on the ground. Could I let him get away with that? I immediately pointed at his nose and made him pick up the cigarette butt!"

"There was a crowd of onlookers. At first, he was stubborn and wouldn't pick it up; instead, he scolded me. But why would I be afraid of him? I brought up our Captain Wang and told him that Captain Wang was now in charge of the sanitation team, and they were no longer pushovers that anyone could trample on! Even if we took the case to the factory director, I wasn't afraid! In the end, he still sheepishly picked up the cigarette butt!"

"We're different now. With Captain Wang backing us up, we don't have to be afraid of anyone! Don't you agree?"

"right!"

"No problem!"

"Damn it, everyone used to be able to bully us. I've had enough of this!"

The group was having a heated discussion, spitting as they talked, completely unaware that Wang Defa, who was following behind them, had a face as black as the bottom of a pot.

He never expected that in just two days since he joined the medical team, his men had already offended many factory leaders. In an instant, Wang Defa felt that his future had become pitch black, with no hope in sight.

Before long, the group of people noisily rushed into the steel mill canteen. Only Xiao Ma followed closely behind Wang Defa, step by step, looking exactly like a little shadow.

In the kitchen, Sha Zhu was sitting in a chair smoking and drinking tea, completely ignoring the noise from the window. But when he accidentally heard the name "Wang Defa," his ears perked up like radar.

Two days ago at the courtyard, Qin Huairu specifically mentioned to him that Wang Defa, a college student who had just arrived at the guesthouse, was dishonest and stole the guesthouse's bed sheets and blankets. After being caught, he even tried to frame others. Fortunately, Li Jing'an found out the truth and transferred him back to the steel rolling mill.

Sha Zhu kept this matter in mind and wanted to avenge Qin Huairu, but unfortunately he had never met Wang Defa and did not know which department the other party had been assigned to, so he had no way to start.

I never expected to run into you here today!

Sha Zhu instantly perked up, got up, walked to the food window, and replaced his colleague who was getting food.

He glanced at the noisy crowd and immediately recognized them all as familiar faces from the factory's sanitation team, concluding that Wang Defa wasn't among them. His gaze shifted to the end of the line, landing on a young man at the back, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, with a refined appearance, who seemed out of place among the workers. He immediately became certain: This little rascal is Wang Defa!

After the workers ahead of him finished getting their meals, it was soon Xiao Ma's turn. Xiao Ma quickly stepped aside and said respectfully to Wang Defa, "Captain Wang, please go first!"

Wang Defa didn't stand on ceremony. He glanced sideways at Sha Zhu, who was getting his food, then looked at the food bowls at the window and said, "Give me a meat dish and two steamed buns."

He's had a run of bad luck these past few days, but he absolutely can't skimp on food. After all, he earns a high salary of 46 yuan, so his treatment can't be bad.

Sha Zhu didn't say anything, but pointed to the money box next to him with his rice spoon, indicating that he should pay first. Wang Defa took out two cents and casually threw them in.

Sha Zhu smirked, waved his rice spoon over the meat dish, and then scooped up a full spoonful of vegetarian radish, which he then placed directly into Wang Defa's lunchbox.

Wang Defa, who had been eagerly anticipating a meat dish, was stunned and immediately exclaimed, "Master, you've made a mistake! I ordered a meat dish!"

"What's wrong with you?" Sha Zhu raised his head, looking down at him with his nostrils flared, his tone arrogant. "I heard you perfectly well what you wanted, it's radishes, that's right!"