The strong fisherman in the courtyard

But if you say he was cramming before the exam, that's actually very simple. It was mainly because his cooking skills were constantly improving, and in order to make it easier to cook at home, he added a lot of spices and condiments to enhance the flavor.

In addition, Ma Hua's learning progress has been very good in recent times, so I think the chance of becoming a full-time employee should be quite good.

Thinking of this, Li Ming stretched out his hand and pretended to rummage in his pocket, took out a bag of prepared seasoning and threw it directly to Ma Hua.

"You are lucky, kid. This is a condiment I prepared these days to enhance the flavor. Just use it when the time comes. Just say you researched it yourself."

Li Ming saw that Ma Hua wanted to talk about something and waved his hand to stop him, "Why don't I teach you this weekend?"

"But now that it's like this, I hope you can pass the steel mill's requirements and get a permanent job this time. This will save your master a lot of trouble."

Ma Hua tightly grasped the condiment thrown by Li Ming in his hand, and was deeply moved. He was holding this thing in his hand, which was a secret in the field of chefs.

A master doesn't necessarily have to teach his apprentice. Basically, each chef figures it out through years of research. Unexpectedly, it has now become so easy in Ma Hua's hands.

"Don't worry, I won't embarrass you!"

Ma Hua bowed deeply to Li Ming.

"Don't worry, these are just minor issues. My sister will just have the spoon shaken when she eats."

Li Ming helped Ma Hua up with a smile. Ma Hua was indeed the loyal and righteous man in the original drama. This was also the reason why Li Ming planned to invest in Ma Hua.

Ma Hua was also amused by Li Ming, "Don't worry, Master, I'll go back to the cafeteria first."

"Go back, I have to go back to the office to slack off."

After taking the last puff of his cigarette, Li Ming walked towards the office of the third section of the purchasing department of the steel rolling mill.

. . . . . .

In the afternoon, the bell for the end of get off work at the steel mill rang, and brother and sister Li Ming and Li Rui were already waiting at the gate of the steel mill for Comrade Li Weiguo to get off work.

"Brother, I always feel bored at work."

Li Rui started to complain to her brother, mainly because this job was really an idle one, a position where one only got paid but did not do any work.

"I don't know how many people want such a job but can't find it. You just have to enjoy it secretly."

Li Ming muttered with a cigarette between his lips, "If you really feel bored, you can go to the library and borrow some books to read in the office. It can be regarded as a way to kill time."

The city of Beijing already had a library these days, and the collection of books inside was very rich. It would not be a problem for Li Rui to borrow a few books to kill time.

The steel rolling mill also provides library cards to its employees, making it very convenient to borrow books.

The Sijiucheng Library was established in 1949. Its initial collections mainly came from the Peking Library and the Peking Cultural Center. Over time, the library's collections have gradually expanded to include various types of books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, audio-visual materials, etc.

This was one of the important cultural institutions in the city at that time.

Li Rui nodded thoughtfully after listening to what her brother said, "Okay, then I'll go borrow books on my days off, otherwise I'll have nothing to do all day."

"After this period of time, I will find Uncle Li and see if I can arrange another position for you to enrich your life. You can also take advantage of this time to learn more things, which will be helpful for your work."

While the brother and sister were chatting, Comrade Li Weiguo arrived at the gate of the steel rolling mill. Although there were many people around, Comrade Li still spotted his son and daughter at a glance.

The main reason is that the Li family has good genes, and these two children are very good-looking.

"Let's go, let's not keep your mother waiting any longer."

Comrade Lao Li came to his precious son and daughter with a smile on his face and said.

"Come on, tell mom about this good news!"

When Li Rui saw her father coming out, she immediately hugged Comrade Li's arm, and the family of three went straight to Donglaishun.

. . . . . .

Dong Lai Shun.

The three of them arrived quite late indeed. As soon as they entered Donglaishun, they saw that the head of the family had already found a seat and even the mutton and other items had been served.

As soon as Wu Fang looked up, she saw the three people and quickly waved for them to come over.

After the four members of the Li family sat down, Li's mother began to ask.

"Girl, what kind of job do you have in the steel mill? Is your work going well?"

Mother Li looked at her daughter nervously. After all, it was her first day at work, and it was normal for a parent to be worried.

Li Rui just told what happened in the steel rolling mill today. Not only Li's mother, but even Comrade Li was quite surprised.

He thought that this job would be relatively simple, but he never expected that this job was equivalent to not having to work. His daughter was even going to the library to borrow books to kill time.

As for Li's mother, her reaction was even more surprised. This was originally a job to avoid robbery, and it could be considered a hastily arranged job. She did not expect that her own son could arrange such a leisurely job for his sister.

Comrade Wu Fang was extremely pleased with her precious son and kept putting meat into Li Ming's bowl.

This means that the Li family can escape disaster in this era, and the Li family is still a complete family of four without having to separate.

Chapter 195 Li Huaide is happy physically and mentally

The Chinese people's attachment to their native land is deeply ingrained in their bones. If it weren't for the pressure of life, who would be willing to leave their hometown?

Therefore, the family of four now cherishes the current result very much. As a staff member of the street office, Li's mother has seen many families that had to be separated due to the impact of NG.

Fortunately, their daughter didn't want to leave home and the city. Fortunately, they had a promising son, otherwise they might have to follow the same fate as other families.

Parents at home look forward to their sons and daughters coming back every day, and children away from home also long to return to the land where they grew up.

The four members of the Li family had a harmonious and lively dinner together, and they did not return to the courtyard together until after eight o'clock in the evening.

The courtyard of the steel rolling mill.

Front yard, Li's house.

Li Ming was lying in the second bedroom, preparing to get the reward for the mission involving his sister Li Rui.

[Ding, the host has completed the task of rescuing Li Rui. Do you want to settle the reward? ]

"Settlement."

[Ding, 10 small yellow croakers and the deed to the Sijiucheng Siheyuan have been put into the host's space. The host can check them at any time.]

"Open the panel."

【Host】: Li Ming

[Skills Possessing]: Pistol mastery (top level), Bajiquan (top level), fishing (great success), weak point attack (language-oriented), locust stone throwing technique (great success), Sichuan cuisine (great success), Shandong cuisine (great success), antique identification skills (minor success), lock picking (basic).

【Number of draws】:0.

[Physique Template]: Li Yuanba [Development Progress 72%]

[System Items]: 5 one-click mission completion cards, 1860 Colt M1 revolver, 0.44 box of -inch black powder bullets, gun license, set of locust stone production lines, set of disguise masks, voice-changing button. set of house deeds for the second courtyard, set of house deeds for the third courtyard.

"Not bad, not bad. The only drawback is that I don't have many chances to draw prizes now. I have to save up and try to get another ten-draw streak soon."

"These beasts in my yard should find a chance to go fishing. After all, the New Year is over, and I have to cut the chives at least."

Comrade Li Ming is very satisfied with his current condition. Of course, his physical fitness is developing slower and slower, but it is understandable. After all, it is like upgrading. It becomes more difficult as time goes by.

As for the three-courtyard courtyard house rewarded by the system, it is also in Sijiu City and is located in the DC area. Li Ming saw from the title deed that it is a bit far from the courtyard house where they live now.

Its layout is similar to the courtyard house of the steel rolling mill where we live now, and the three-courtyard courtyard houses in the old Sijiu City are basically the same.

There are three depths, one for each courtyard. The main gate is located on the south side of the courtyard, facing north and south. It is usually a tall gatehouse with a plaque above it, on which the name of the courtyard is written.

The first courtyard is usually a larger courtyard, usually consisting of a main house and side rooms on both sides. The main house is usually where the owner lives, while the side rooms are where family members or servants live.

The second courtyard is usually composed of two main rooms and two side rooms. One main room is where the elders live, the other is where the younger generations live, and the side rooms on both sides are where family members live.

The third courtyard is usually a smaller courtyard, usually consisting of a main house and two side rooms. One of the main rooms is a place for worshipping ancestors, and the other is the family's ancestral hall.

The value of this type of courtyard house has skyrocketed after the spring breeze! Generally speaking, if you can own a courtyard house in the old city, you will basically have no worries about food and drink for the rest of your life.

"Well, now Ruirui's matter is done, and all that's left is to live happily."

After Li Ming finished taking care of this matter for his sister, he felt relieved. After looking at his system panel, he lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

. . . . . .

The next day.

Office of the director of the logistics department of the steel rolling mill.

In fact, Li Ming originally came to look for his sister, mainly to see if she was missing anything, and then take her to buy something.

Unexpectedly, he was caught by Li Huaide just after coming out of his sister's office. Now he is smoking in the office of the director of the logistics department.

"I say, Uncle Li, what's wrong with you? You've been grinning from ear to ear since I came in. I'm really upset when you smile at me like this!"

After smoking a cigarette, Li Ming looked at Li Huaide and asked a question.

Li Huaide gave Li Ming a disdainful look, "You are like a dog meat bun that can't be served at a banquet! Your uncle Li sees you happy, can't I look at you a little more?"

Li Ming pursed his lips, "If you were a grown-up girl, I would recognize you, right?"

Li Huaide was furious. He grabbed a pack of cigarettes from his desk and threw it at Li Ming. "If you want a date, just tell me. Even if I don't have to work this time, I will find you a reliable one!"

"Forget it then. I'm thinking about living comfortably alone for a few years." Li Ming took the cigarette box thrown to him. Hey, it's unopened, so it's his.

Just put it in your pocket and you're done!

Then he looked at Li Huaide again, "Then what's the matter that makes you so happy?"

Li Huaide took a puff of his cigarette happily. It wasn't that he couldn't keep things in his heart. He had already reached the level of Director of the Logistics Department. If he couldn't keep things in his heart, he would never be able to get promoted in this life.

The main reason was that he was blessed by Li Ming this time. He always felt that Li Ming was his lucky star. Since he happened to meet him today, he wanted to find someone to share his joy with.

As for the other people around Li Huaide? Don't be ridiculous. Who wouldn't be jealous when they see you getting promoted?

His wife's father-in-law is considered to be at the highest level, and in his eyes, this little achievement is not worth being happy about.

"Thanks to you, Uncle Li, I think we can make progress sooner!"

"Oh, that's great! If you can make progress, won't my support become even stronger?"

Li Ming said with a joking face, Li Huaide has made progress, and he, Li Ming, can also benefit from it! In this kind of situation, it is hard to say who took advantage of whom.

All I can say is that it’s a win-win for everyone!

"But when will that be?"

Li Huaide took a look at this cheap nephew. This kid seemed to be looking forward to his promotion much more eagerly than he, Li Huaide.

This can be considered as being of one mind.

"Originally I estimated that it would take several years, but the pig you sent me this time saved me a lot of trouble. Normally, this little thing wouldn't be so useful. I can only say that this time it helped both of us catch up!"

The more Li Huaide looked at her, the more he felt that this was a lucky star. He began to think about whether there was anyone around who was closely related and whose family had a girl of the right age.

Chapter 196 MCA becomes a regular member

In the end, Li Huaide never told Li Ming when he would move up, but he did tell Li Ming that he would find a way to arrange a position for Li Ming after his uncle was promoted.

Li Ming thought, hey, I came to see my sister, and I can also take a job home? This is a free job! Last year, Li Huaide promised me a promotion, and now he has secured the promotion!

Of course, after Li Ming said this, he was driven out by Li Huaide. It seemed that Li Huaide disagreed twice, but he didn't care. He would take whatever benefits he could get and there was no need to rush!

. . . . . .

If nothing happens these days, the days go by quite quickly, and before the blink of an eye it is time for Ma Hua's chef skills assessment.

Office of Section 3, Purchasing Department of Steel Rolling Mill.

"Hey, I heard that our factory is going to hold a steel mill chef assessment this afternoon. Do you want to go and see what's going on?"

Xu Qiang was lying on the desk, feeling bored.

It's not that the people in the purchasing department want to sit idle, it's mainly because everyone is unable to purchase grain, meat and the like now, so the leaders of the steel rolling mill automatically ignore the three departments of them, and now they are basically focusing on the first and second departments, the two departments responsible for connecting the resources within the plan.

Sangu gradually became a person with a position similar to that of Li Ming's sister.

"Why are we going? Where can we get a bite to eat?"

Zhou Tian looked unhappy. Although the weather was much better now and the temperature was much higher, he was still unwilling to go out if he couldn't get food.

"That's right, I won't go."

"Besides, if they pass the skill assessment, they will be promoted to regular employees. It has nothing to do with us. What are they going to do there?"

Xu Qiang looked at the fools in the office speechlessly, "You are so stupid! We can't eat, but at least we can know who has been converted to a regular employee, right? Then we will have more choices when we go to the cafeteria to eat, right?"

Wu Gang looked helpless, "Boss, if we don't go, can't we just go to the notice board of the steel mill and take a look?"