Chapter 109

Early the next morning, Cao Cao Weiguo did not go directly to the steel rolling mill.

Instead, he rode his bicycle to Dongluo Alley to find a fellow apprentice.

This fellow apprentice was named Chu Jinshui, a registered disciple of Master Chen Chen Baoshu.

His culinary skills were good, but his family background wasn't great; his grandfather was a small landlord.

As a result, he still didn't have a formal job to this day.

When Cao Cao Weiguo came to his door and said he wanted to introduce him to a job.

Chu Jinshui was pleasantly surprised and agreed happily without hesitation.

He quickly returned to his room to wash up, changed into clean clothes, and followed Cao Cao Weiguo to the steel rolling mill.

Cao Cao Weiguo led Chu Jinshui to find the cafeteria director, and then went to find Deputy Factory Director Li.

He slipped a red envelope to Deputy Factory Director Li, and then had Chu Jinshui cook a few dishes.

After tasting them, Deputy Factory Director Li was very satisfied and arranged Chu Jinshui's job on the spot.

He would temporarily serve as a temporary chef with a salary of 23.5 Brother Yuan.

If he performed well, he would be transferred to a formal employee, and his salary would be adjusted accordingly.

Although he was only a temporary worker, this job was a lifeline for him.

When Cao Cao Weiguo brought Chu Jinshui to the kitchen.

After introducing him to everyone, he had him temporarily take over Sha Zhu's work.

This caused the expressions of Ma Hua, Fatty, and the others to change drastically.

Chu Jinshui had taken over Sha Zhu's job, so would Sha Zhu even be able to return to the kitchen?

Fatty was full of panic: "Ma Hua, what should we do?"

Ma Hua said at a loss: "I don't know either!"

Liu Lan leaned over and smiled: "Don't overthink it. Just listen and work hard, and Director Cao won't treat you unfairly."

Evening

After work, Section Chief Guo of the Security Section hosted a dinner, inviting Cao Cao Weiguo and seven other directors and deputy directors to eat shabu-shabu.

The group arrived at Donglaishun and requested a private room.

The host and guests sat down with laughter and chatter.

Eight people sat at one table, and there were no strangers.

Cao Cao Weiguo was more familiar with Director Zhao of the cafeteria, Director Feng of the Procurement Section, and Deputy Director Liu of the Logistics Section.

The other three were Director Gu of the Propaganda Section, Director Hu of the Personnel Section, and Director Bai of the Finance Section, whom he only knew by nodding acquaintance.

The hot pot hadn't boiled yet, so Section Chief Guo ordered a few specialty dishes first and brought out three bottles of Xifeng liquor.

Section Chief Guo poured a round of drinks, but Director Bai covered her glass and declined.

Director Gu of the Propaganda Section, who was the oldest, smiled and said: "Section Chief Guo, Xiao Bai is a female comrade, so don't force her."

Seeing Director Gu interceding, Section Chief Guo couldn't help but give some face.

He took a step back and said: "Since Director Gu has spoken, then just a small half-glass to join in the fun with everyone."

Director Bai didn't really want to drink, but since Section Chief Guo had put it that way, it would indeed be a mood-killer not to drink a few sips.

Director Bai said: "I can drink, but please go easy on me."

Section Chief Guo smiled: "Director Bai, rest assured, I know my limits."

After the drinks were poured, Section Chief Guo, as the host, gave an opening.

Plates of lamb as thin as paper and plates of meatballs and vegetables were brought to the table.

Everyone immediately began to eat and drink, and the atmosphere was joyful and lively.

Section Chief Guo raised his glass: "Brother Cao, you helped me a lot, I'll toast you!"

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "Brother Guo, you're too polite! You're older than me, so I must toast you first."

After saying this, Cao Cao Weiguo drank his first.

Section Chief Guo laughed heartily: "Brother Cao is straightforward! I'll drink mine!"

Director Hu of the Personnel Section raised his glass: "Director Cao, this is the first time you and I are drinking together, let's have one."

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "I toast Director Hu."

Director Hu smiled: "Director Cao is straightforward, he suits my temperament!"

Director Hu was originally a lackey standing behind Factory Director Yang.

Now that Factory Director Yang had lost power, Director Hu also began to trim his sails.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to drink Section Chief Guo's liquor.

And he certainly wouldn't have taken the initiative to drink with Cao Cao Weiguo, a young deputy director.

In terms of authority, Director Hu, who was in charge of personnel, was a cadre with real power.

For example, Chu Jinshui's regularization would inevitably require Director Hu's nod and signature.

With good wine and good food, the host and guests were satisfied.

The meal lasted for nearly two hours before breaking up.

After the party broke up, everyone went their separate ways and headed home.

On the street, the night wind blew, and the alcohol hit Director Bai, making her stagger and almost fall.

Section Chief Guo quickly asked Cao Cao Weiguo to support her: "Cao Weiguo, you live close to Director Bai, why don't you send her home? Don't let anything happen on the way."

Supporting the tipsy Director Bai, Cao Cao Weiguo thought for a moment and said:

"Fine, I'll send Director Bai back. You help me ride my bicycle to the factory tomorrow."

Section Chief Guo smiled: "Good, then thank you for your trouble. Director Bai lives at 17 Dongluo Alley."

Section Chief Guo rode away on Cao Cao Weiguo's bicycle, and Cao Cao Weiguo took on a sweet task.

Cao Cao Weiguo supported Director Bai: "Director Bai, I'll send you back."

Director Bai had drunk too much and completely lost the shrewdness and capability of her usual female-boss persona.

Under Cao Cao Weiguo's support, she giggled non-stop and even pointed at Cao Cao Weiguo, calling him a little fox.

Cao Cao Weiguo felt a bit depressed: "Director Bai, I'm kindly sending you home, how did I become a fox?"

"You, you are a fox, a very cunning fox!"

Director Bai slurred her words, smiling and pointing at Cao Cao Weiguo.

Cao Cao Weiguo asked, "Hey! Then tell me, how am I cunning?"

Director Bai had an expression of "I see your true colors": "Do you like me? Otherwise, why would you kindly send me home?"

Cao Cao Weiguo couldn't help but laugh; this woman was truly narcissistic!

But looking closely, this Director Bai did indeed have the capital for narcissism.

Beautiful appearance, fair skin, a pair of phoenix eyes, two willow-leaf eyebrows, a voluptuous figure, charming and moving.

Director Bai pouted coquettishly: "Why aren't you talking?"

Cao Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "Director Bai, you misunderstood. I'm just purely kind-hearted; I don't intend to take advantage of you."

Director Bai said unhappily: "Hmph! You're that kind-hearted? Is it because you think I'm too old?"

Cao Cao Weiguo was speechless, thinking to himself that this woman's mind was too complicated!

Being ill-intentioned wouldn't work!

Being kind-hearted also made her unhappy!

Following Director Bai, they swayed all the way to Dongluo Alley.

Director Bai invited him: "Come to my house for a cup of tea!"

Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head quickly: "No, it's too late. You should hurry home; your family is probably waiting anxiously."

Going home with a woman for tea in the middle of the night?

He would surely be chased out with a broom by Director Bai's family!

"Come on, I live alone."

Director Bai grabbed Cao Cao Weiguo's arm and dragged him into the courtyard.

"Director Bai, I really don't want tea!"

Cao Cao Weiguo was no longer calm; living alone wasn't necessarily a good thing, right?

"Do you look down on me?"