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Xiao Shan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll tell He Yuzhu when I get back."

After saying that, Xiao Shan took the envelope back.

From Xiao Shan's statement that he didn't have much money, Li Huaide guessed that it wasn't much money; the main point he was expressing was his attitude.

Li Huaide liked He Yuzhu's attitude very much.

I don't care if you're being dramatic, but you have to show some attitude.

After leaving Li Huaide's office, Xiao Shan went straight to the cafeteria.

After meeting He Yuzhu, Xiao Shan pulled him to a secluded spot, took out the envelope, and handed it to him.

He Yuzhu frowned: "Xiaoshan, what do you mean? That guy still thinks it's not enough!"

"Brother Zhu, you've misunderstood! Director Li said he doesn't need the money and will definitely guarantee a fair and impartial assessment!" Xiao Shan explained. "But after the assessment, I'd like to try the cooking skills that Brother Zhu passed down from the head chef of Liuquanju!"

"Brother Zhu, I've bragged about you to Li Huaide quite a bit! I said you apprenticed under the head chef of Liuquanju and are proficient in multiple cuisines, you better keep that to yourself!"

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After hearing Xiao Shan's explanation, He Yuzhu suddenly realized: "Xiao Shan, I'll definitely cover for you! We might not be good at other things, but when it comes to cooking, we're second to none!"

"Brother Zhu, I have something to tell you, but don't tell anyone else," Xiao Shan said to He Yuzhu. "Director Li might be promoted to the position of deputy factory director in charge of logistics."

“We’re just employees, we work and get paid, there’s no need to make things difficult for them. If the boss gets special treatment, you can benefit from it too, after all, you have two kids.”

He Yuzhu patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I'm confident."

Under Li Caijuan's subtle influence, He Yuzhu has indeed changed a lot.

Back in the welding workshop, Xiao Shan found Mao Dexing: "Master, I absolutely have to treat all the masters in our workshop to a meal today! I wouldn't have been able to become a level seven welder without the guidance of all of you!"

"I won't stop you this time! Now that your salary has gone up, it won't cost much to treat people to a meal," Mao Dexing said with a smile.

"Okay, I know a good restaurant. Let's go there after work."

After getting off work, Qin Huairu returned home and said to Jia Zhangshi, "Mom, I'm going home for a bit. I'd like my younger sister, Jingru, to come and stay for a few days."

Madam Jia pursed her lips: "Why did we call her over? We're already short of food and money, and her arrival will just add another mouth to feed."

"Mom, Xiaoshan became a level seven welder today. He's still single, so I'm planning to bring Jingru over to give it a try!" Qin Huairu revealed her plan. "If they get together, they'll be relatives. If Xiaoshan just lends a hand, our family will benefit a lot."

Madam Jia looked at Qin Huairu in disbelief: "What? That brat Xiaoshan became a level seven welder? How can that heartless guy be so lucky? If our Dongxu were still alive, he would be a level seven welder by now!"

When Jia Dongxu was mentioned, Jia Zhangshi felt an overwhelming pang of heartache.

Looking at Qin Huairu, Madam Jia sighed and said, "Alright, go ahead! I won't stop you."

At nine o'clock in the evening, Xiao Shan, slightly tipsy, rode his bicycle back to the courtyard in a wobbly manner.

"Xiaoshan, you're only getting back now! I heard you've become a level seven worker, the same rank as Lao Liu!" Yan Bugui said with a smile as he looked at Xiaoshan returning. "More than eighty a month, that's really good, you've made your parents proud!"

Hearing Yan Bugui's words, Xiao Shan laughed and said, "Haha, Third Uncle, this Sunday I'll buy a chicken and catch two fish, and have Third Aunt help me prepare them."

Seeing that there was another opportunity to profit, Yan Bugui immediately beamed with joy: "No problem! Just hand it over to your third aunt, and she'll definitely make it for you."

After dismissing Yan Bugui, Xiao Shan pushed his bicycle into the courtyard.

Back home, after taking a shower, Xiao Shan sat on the bed and began cultivating.

Xiao Shan now possesses fifth-tier combat power, and can completely replace sleeping with meditation and cultivation!

The next morning, Xiao Shan went to the Intermediate People's Court to wash up, and immediately became the focus of everyone's discussion.

"Xiaoshan, you're really something now! A level seven worker is already a master craftsman in the factory!"

"The welding workshop doesn't have any level 8 welders yet; I estimate the first one will be Xiaoshan."

“Xiaoshan is now at the same level as Second Uncle, while I’m still a third-level worker, I can’t compare.”

……

Hearing the discussions, Liu Haizhong, who was also preparing to wash up, immediately turned pale.

The fact that Xiaoshan was taking the Level 7 welder exam had nothing to do with him, but the fact that people were comparing the two made Liu Haizhong uncomfortable.

He worked for most of his life before being promoted to a seventh-grade worker, while Xiao Shan became a seventh-grade worker after only a few years of working there. This contrast is truly unpleasant.

The more Liu Haizhong thought about it, the angrier he became. He didn't even bother to wash up and went straight home.

Soon after, the sound of slapping and Liu Guangtian's screams could be heard from Liu Haizhong's house.

Then everyone saw Liu Guangtian cover his face and run out, disappearing in a flash.

Looking at Liu Guangtian who had been beaten, Xiao Shan was both amused and exasperated.

In the evening, Qin Huairu brought a beautiful young woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old into the courtyard.

Yan Bugui was watering the flowers at the door. He pushed up his glasses, looked at Qin Huairu, and asked, "Huairu, this girl doesn't look familiar!"

"Uncle, this is my cousin Qin Jingru!" Qin Huairu said with a smile. "I just wanted to introduce my cousin to Xiaoshan since he doesn't have a girlfriend yet!"

Yan Bugui paused for a moment, then nodded.

As soon as Qin Huairu left with Qin Jingru, Yan Bugui suddenly slapped his forehead.

How come he didn't think of that!

Xiaoshan is now a level seven worker, earning over eighty yuan a month.

You couldn't find a high-quality single guy like this even with a lantern.

So Yan Bugui quickly ran to Yan Jiecheng's room and knocked on the door.

Yan Jiecheng got married last year. His wife is named Yu Li, and she is considered a fairly open-minded person.

Yan Jiecheng opened the door and looked at Yan Bugui, asking, "Dad, what's wrong? Have you eaten?"

Yan Bugui said irritably, "All you ever do is eat! Is Yu Li here?"

"I'm here!" Yan Jiecheng nodded, then called out into the room, "Wife, Dad's looking for you."

Yu Li walked to the door of the room, looked at Yan Bugui, and asked, "Dad, what's wrong?"

"Yu Li, I remember you have a younger sister, right?" Yan Bugui asked, looking at Yu Li.

Yu Li nodded: "Yes! Her name is Yu Haitang, and she works as a broadcaster at the steel rolling mill."

"Dad, why are you asking about Haitang? You're not trying to set her up with someone, are you?" Yan Jiecheng interjected.

Yan Bugui sighed and said, "Do you two know what I just saw? Qin Huairu went back to her hometown and brought her cousin here! She said she's going to find Xiaoshan a partner!"

"You know, I must have lost my mind, I forgot that Xiaoshan isn't married! Xiaoshan's in high demand right now, a level seven welder! He might even be a level eight welder in the future!"

Yan Jiecheng instantly understood his father's thoughts: "Dad, don't even mention you, I didn't even think of that! If we can introduce him to someone, our relationship will be much closer in the future."

“Wife, Xiaoshan’s conditions are more than enough for your sister! He’s over eighty a month, and even if he eats meat every day, he won’t spend it all.”

Yu Li nodded: "Xiaoshan's conditions are indeed excellent! I'll go home tomorrow and tell my mom, and then I'll have my sister tell her after she gets off work."

"Haitang and Xiaoshan work in the same factory, so it's easier for them to get to know each other."

"Don't forget tomorrow!" Yan Bugui reminded Yu Li again.

At the Intermediate People's Court, Qin Huairu led Qin Jingru to her front door.

Upon seeing Qin Jingru, Madam Jia greeted her with a beaming smile, "Jingru's here! Come in quickly!"

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Qin Jingru smiled and said to Jia Zhangshi, "Auntie, these are potatoes I brought from home. I'm saving them to stir-fry."

"Quickly put your things down, I'll take you to meet Xiaoshan," Qin Huairu said anxiously to Qin Jingru.

Qin Jingru looked at her cousin with some hesitation: "Sister, is that Xiaoshan place really that good?"

"Remove the word 'ma'! Xiaoshan just passed the seventh-level welder exam, earning a little over eighty yuan a month. In our compound, only one old man is an eighth-level welder, and he earns more than him." Qin Huairu looked at her cousin speechlessly. "Xiaoshan is only in his twenties now, and he'll probably be promoted to eighth-level welder before he turns thirty! At that time, he'll earn more than a hundred yuan a month. If you marry him, you'll never run out of money."

I didn't hear Qin Jingru's next words at all; my mind was filled with thoughts of just over eighty yuan a month.

After putting down their luggage, Qin Huairu led Qin Jingru directly to the backyard.

Xiao Shan was eating inside the house, with braised rabbit meat and seasonal vegetables on the table.

Xiao Shan poured himself a small glass of Moutai and took a small sip.

In recent years, Xiaoshan has occasionally bought some Moutai from the pigeon market, and he pours himself a small cup to warm his stomach when he eats.

Just at this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Xiao Shan put down his wine glass, got up and opened the door.

Seeing Qin Huairu standing outside the door, Xiao Shan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sister-in-law, what brings you here?"

As soon as the door opened, a fragrant aroma of meat mixed with the smell of wine wafted out, causing Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru to swallow hard.

They hadn't had dinner yet and were very hungry.

Qin Huairu looked at Xiao Shan expectantly: "Xiao Shan, can we go inside and talk?"

Xiao Shan looked outside; it was already dark.

So he said to Qin Huairu, "Sister-in-law, this is a bit inconvenient, isn't it? It's so late at night, and you two women are coming into the room of a single young man like me."

"I don't care, but it won't be good for your reputation and that of this young lady."

Hearing Xiao Shan say this, Qin Huairu nodded, agreeing with him; she had been too hasty.

So Qin Huairu said to Xiao Shan, "Xiao Shan, this is my cousin Qin Jingru!"

"Jingru, this is Xiaoshan."

At this moment, Xu Damao heard the commotion outside and came out of the house.

Looking at Qin Huairu standing at Xiao Shan's door, Xu Damao asked curiously, "Sister Qin, what are you doing? Blocking Xiao Shan's door."

"Oh, it's Da Mao. This is my cousin, Qin Jingru. I was just thinking of introducing Xiao Shan to someone since he's still single, but I forgot it's getting late." Qin Jingru smiled at Xu Da Mao. "Jingru, this is Xu Da Mao, our factory's projectionist."

Xu Damao was stunned when he first saw Qin Jingru.

A beautiful, fresh-faced young woman is fatally tempting to an old lecher like Xu Damao.

Qin Jingru looked Xu Damao up and down and said with a smile, "So it's Brother Xu. I've seen you before. You showed movies in our village."

"I was wondering why Jingru looked so familiar. Oh, she's Sister Qin's sister! I did show movies in Qin Family Village." Xu Damao looked at Xiao Shan and asked, "Xiao Shan, Sister Qin has brought everyone here to you. What are your thoughts?"

Xu Damao believes he has a good relationship with Xiaoshan.

If Xiao Shan wants to date this girl, then he should pretend he never met her.

But if Xiao Shan isn't interested in dating, then I'm in trouble...

Upon hearing Xu Damao's question, Xiao Shan naturally knew what Xu Damao was thinking.

However, Xiao Shan really didn't have any feelings for Qin Jingru.

Xiao Shan believes that if he were to find a partner, he would have to find someone smarter.

Moreover, given the relationship between Qin Jingru and Qin Huairu, if he were to get together with Qin Jingru, he would only be asking for trouble.

Xiao Shan enjoys watching other people's commotion in the courtyard, but he doesn't want others to come and watch his commotion for no reason.

So Xiao Shan said to Xu Damao, "Brother Mao, I don't have any plans to find a partner right now. Marriage is nothing compared to the freedom of being single. You can do whatever you want! If I want to eat Peking duck today, I'll go to Quanjude; if I want to eat Shandong cuisine, I'll go to Fengzeyuan."

"What am I getting married for? Is it for someone to keep an eye on me, or for one person to earn money so we can spend it together? Nothing beats the freedom of spending it all by myself."

Xiao Shan's words left the three of them speechless.

Even someone as eloquent as Xu Damao was rendered speechless by Xiao Shan's words.

Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru had never heard such bizarre remarks before.

After a long pause, Qin Huairu looked at Xiao Shan and said, "Xiao Shan, you have to carry on the family line and have a child of your own."

"That's all feudal superstition. Look at this old man, he has no descendants, but he's doing just fine." Xiao Shan directly used Yi Zhonghai as a shield for himself.

If Yi Zhonghai heard Xiao Shan say that, he would definitely beat him up!

Did I not want children?

I just can't have children, okay?!

Qin Huairu was completely speechless.