Chapter 26

"As soon as the funeral ends, go find Yi Zhonghai to demand money; we can still earn a handsome difference."

With both face saved and money in hand, Yan Yan Yan Yan Bugui was already bursting with joy inside.

Although every household came to eat at the banquet, none offered more than a few fen as gift money.

Since Jia Jia Jia Dongxu had never left a good impression on anyone while alive,

if not for the promise of a meal, no one would have attended the funeral at all.

Widow Jia began her usual scene of wailing and making a fuss again,

implying that everyone should contribute proper gifts, as a few fen simply would not do.

But over the years, everyone had seen this kind of spectacle far too many times.

No one fell for the trick.

The meal was finished, yet only a few fen were handed over.

Soon the funeral banquet concluded, and everyone packed their belongings to return to their respective homes.

Watching the crowd depart, Widow Jia suddenly erupted in curses: "Heaven-sent killer Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye!"

"Why did he not attend my son's funeral!"

"He ought to have kowtowed before my son to beg forgiveness!"

"If he won't come, then I will go find him!"

Big shots, please give flowers, tickets, and everything~.

019. Sha Zhu steals a lunchbox for the widow! Xu Xu Xu Xu Damao reports him!

Widow Jia believed that everyone under heaven ought to be buried alongside her son!

She rose like a madwoman and headed straight for the rear courtyard to settle accounts with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu did not even try to stop her.

Her mind was now entirely consumed by her own bitter life; where would she find the energy to worry about Widow Jia?

It would be best if that old hag died too.

It was the First Uncle who finally stepped forward.

Only after he scolded Widow Jia did that old hag finally calm down.

Silence returned to the courtyard compound; it was already past eight in the evening.

That night, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye ate lightly: a dish of ants climbing a tree and hot-and-sour shredded potatoes, served with steamed white rice and boiled corn.

In this era, material resources were scarce.

However, this situation did not affect him in the slightest.

His spatial storage was filled with all manner of supplies.

Moreover, he cooked only enough for himself at each meal, ensuring nothing went to waste.

As for the commotion within the courtyard, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye simply pretended not to hear it.

"The death of one Jia Jia Jia Dongxu is hardly enough to disrupt the beasts' retirement plans."

"Next, let us see who volunteers to throw their life away."

"Otherwise, I shall have to draw lots."

After washing up, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye lay down and fell asleep immediately.

The next morning, upon rising,

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye could not be bothered to cook.

Instead, he entered his space and found a breakfast shop.

He enjoyed a simple meal of steamed pork buns, steamed egg custard, and tofu pudding.

After eating, he headed off to work.

"I now have the bicycle coupon; I can buy a bike."

"I'll pick an auspicious day and go pick up the vehicle!"

Walking along the main road, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye felt in high spirits.

He arrived at the rear kitchen of the Rolling Steel Mill's canteen.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye assigned tasks to everyone, and they immediately set to work.

Cooking for a factory of tens of thousands was no joking matter.

Especially today.

The Director, perhaps in a good mood, had somehow procured several hundred jin of fish!

He told Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye to use his discretion and treat the factory workers to a taste of meat.

Ma Hua immediately beamed: "Squad Leader Lu, you are truly impressive."

"We have worked at the Rolling Steel Mill for so many years, yet serving fish in the canteen is exceedingly rare."

Little Fatty also chimed in with flattery: "Isn't it because Squad Leader Lu showed off his skills yesterday, bringing honor to our Factory Director!"

"Squad Leader Lu, your culinary skills are simply this good!"

"Could we perhaps..."

Before Little Fatty could finish, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye cut him off: "Little Fatty, are you betraying your master and destroying your ancestors?"

Both Little Fatty and Ma Hua were disciples of Sha Zhu.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye had a favorable impression of Ma Hua; he was a decent and honest young man.

It was just a pity that he had chosen the wrong master.

As for this Little Fatty, who knew only how to flatter and curry favor, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye held him in contempt.

Seeing Little Fatty flattering Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye from across the room, Sha Zhu slapped the table in anger.

"Little Fatty, come here!"

"You deal with these fish!"

Sha Zhu was Little Fatty's Master; although he was no longer the tyrant of the rear kitchen, Little Fatty still had to obey him.

Little Fatty pulled a bitter face and reluctantly followed.

Ma Hua conscientiously washed the potatoes and cabbage.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye paid Sha Zhu no mind.

If trouble comes, fight!

If no trouble comes, keep working.

Not long after.

Liu Lan returned and said mysteriously, "Squad Leader Lu, I just got some big news!"

"Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu has taken over Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's shift and is now an apprentice in the workshop!"

What?

In an instant, the entire rear kitchen was stunned.

"Jia Jia Jia Dongxu was fired for committing adultery."

"In that case, Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu can still take over his shift?"

"Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu has some powerful backing."

Everyone was dissatisfied.

In this era, every job was like a radish occupying its own hole.

Unless someone like Jia Jia Jia Dongxu committed a serious mistake, they would be fired.

Otherwise, they really wouldn't be fired.

But once fired, basically no family member could take over that shift.

Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu's situation was truly a special case.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye said, "Just work hard; today at noon we'll eat braised fish."

"Jia Jia Jia Dongxu committed adultery, then suddenly fell ill and died yesterday."

"Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu has become a widow; Yi Zhonghai must help."

"This matter certainly won't change."

In the original plot, Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu took over Jia Jia Jia Dongxu's shift.

However, back then, Jia Jia Jia Dongxu died from an industrial accident and received compensation from the factory.