The conspiracy of the courtyard

Chapter 12 Reactions from various families

At this time, Yi Zhonghai's house was very lively.

Lu Zhihai first looked at everyone's expressions, picked up his glass and said:

"Today is the master's first day as an official in Siheyuan. My senior brother and I also benefit from it. I wish the master a successful career and great success in the factory. I will drink first to show my respect."

As he said this, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Yi Zhonghai slowly picked up his glass and said with a smile:

"Okay, okay, okay, I am really happy today. You brothers should help each other and make progress together. Zhihai is a sensible child. Although we have not been together for a long time, I know everything you have done in the factory and at the master's house. If you have any difficulties in the future, you must tell the master."

"Thank you, Master," Lu Zhihai thanked him hurriedly, refilled the glass with wine, and was about to speak.

Then Jia Zhang picked up the wine glass and said:

"Master Dongxu, Dongxu has been studying with you for more than a year. You know he is a taciturn person who only knows how to do things but not how to talk. If you have any business in the future, just give him orders.

The main reason is that he has been busy with dating recently and has spent little time in the courtyard. After things are settled, let him bring his wife to toast you a few glasses. Please be considerate."

After saying that, he took a sip and stepped lightly on Jia Dongxu.

Jia Dongxu understood and raised his glass, saying, "Master, thank you for taking care of my family over the years. If I need anything in the future, just tell me. This glass of wine is for you."

"Well, Dongxu is also a good boy. How do you think he is? If there is anything you can't solve, just tell the master. Your father and I are brothers in life and death. If there are any difficulties at home, you must tell the master." Yi Zhonghai said in a gentle voice

"There are a few good girls, but they dislike my conditions and think that my family does not have a pillar. I found a matchmaker who lives a little further away to try again.

Anyway, the new government stipulates that people can only get married at the age of 20. There is still time, so let's find one first. If there are any difficulties, I will definitely trouble you." Jia Zhang hurriedly took advantage of the situation

As time went by, the drinking party was getting better and better. Except for Lu Zhihai's occasional heart attack. Why? Of course it was jealousy.

Seeing them being as close as a family and knowing that I could never fit in, I was so angry that I cursed them a thousand times.

"I've been running around like a grandson, but I haven't seen this old bastard promise anything.

You have caught the eye of this idiot Jia Dongxu, and his mother as well. She has been bullying me in every way she says. Do you think I can't see it?

Now is not the time to be fussy. When the time comes, I will let you all know how powerful I am."…

Tonight, the air pressure in some places is bound to be low.

He Daqing was drinking alone at home with a sullen face and eating peanuts.

"Brother, Dad is an official now. He is the boss in our courtyard. Everyone in the courtyard has to listen to him.

Brother, you have to listen too, and brother Damao has to listen too. If he calls you a stinky cook or a fool again, tell dad and let dad beat him with a stick.

Uncle Yi and Teacher Yan from the front yard are also officials, but not as high-ranking as my father. They are the second and third uncles.

The yard is very lively today. Everyone in the yard is holding a meeting in front of our house.

Guangfu's mother had a quarrel with many people today and was dragged home by force. Dad, Yushui is right, right? And..."

Xiao Yushui excitedly recounted the story that happened in the yard today, and He Daqing occasionally uttered a neutral "hmm".

Seeing his son's absent-minded look, He Daqing said angrily:

"He Yuzhu, what do you mean? Even a little rain knows to congratulate his father, what about you? I'm not wrong to call you Shazhu. Do you have any objection to my being an official?"

"No, I just can't understand it. Why do my senior brothers and others have to practice cutting vegetables while I have to do odd jobs? I have been to so many classes with you that I should have learned how to cook. Now you want me to do odd jobs? I don't accept it." He Yuzhu expressed his dissatisfaction.

"Silly Zhuzi, don't say such things to your master. You are grown up now, and it's time for me to tell you some things." He Daqing took a sip of wine and said

"I told you before that it takes three years to learn the art and two years to serve. Do you remember? In these three years, you will not only learn the art, but also learn how to be a human being. Only after you pass the test of being a human being, the master will teach you the real art.

What you learn from me is not a skill, but a heritage, inherited from our ancestors. Look at how many restaurants there are on the street? Are there any that have truly inherited the tradition?

The ones with inheritance are all in the state guesthouse, and those who prepare state banquets have inheritance. Learn the arts of literature and martial arts, and sell them to the emperor's family. You must remember this principle.

I know what you want to ask. The Tan cuisine in our family is not authentic. I also learned Shandong cuisine from a master. Will other people’s heritage be taught to me?

My ancestors have always been cooks for the Tan family's branch. I came to Boss Lou's place as a dowry with the eldest daughter.

Although they didn't force me to develop outside, I have to be grateful, that's why I have been staying in the steel plant.

Your master has a legacy, but he is in Hongbinlou because he doesn't want to be constrained.

You will find in the future that many of the people who come to your restaurant are dignitaries, but they are just relatively low-key. "

He Daqing said calmly, "Okay, be alert next time. Your master will make arrangements for you. Hurry up and wash yourself with rain water and go to bed."

Liu Haizhong was also sitting at the eight-immortal table at home, staring at his wife angrily and saying:

"Do you know you're wrong? If you, a bitch, hadn't talked nonsense in front of Director Wang, would I have been scolded like a grandson?

If I hadn't been quick-witted, kowtowed and begged for mercy, and reported the two bastards, Old Yan and Old Xu, I would have been taken away and shot. Do you know what I mean? Damn, a few slaps on your face are too light."

"Boss, I know I was wrong. I was just worried about our flour. We couldn't even bear to eat it ourselves, so we let those ungrateful people get away with it. I was so angry. I didn't think too much about it at the time, and I won't do it again in the future." Liu Haizhong's wife replied timidly.

"Well, don't associate with the bastard Yan Bugui's family anymore. He cheated me out of 2 yuan. When I get the chance, I will cheat him again. Otherwise, I will not be able to swallow this anger. Those damn intellectuals have so many bad intentions."

It's not easy for the intellectuals who are being scolded.

“Too much, too much, oh, forget it, you have to be careful when adding food in the future, you can have a little more today, I’ll have a little more tomorrow, and we’ll have to buy food the day after tomorrow.

This money must be spent frugally to last long. How many times have I said that if you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries?

During this period, our family should keep a low profile. I have offended too many people today and I am afraid of their revenge. Liu Haizhong, this coward, confessed after being frightened by Director Wang. He is really more of a hindrance than a help.

But it also taught me a lesson that I can't use the same method for everyone. This lesson is a bit big. I feel so sad. It's such a huge amount of money.

Alas, I really paid for my lesson, but fortunately, I didn’t lose my position as manager, and I will have the opportunity to make up for it in the future.”…

Xu Fugui's home was much quieter, he just drank.

Even the ones at home who couldn't bear to watch just said lightly: "Da Mao, it's time to finish your meal, go to bed quickly." Xu Damao looked at his father who was drinking with a dark face, and didn't dare to say anything. He nodded and went to bed obediently...