[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life":3,"chapter-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-109":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Courtyard House: A Salted Fish's Good Life",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2104122,3398,"Chapter 109","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Cao Cao Weiguo did not go directly to the steel rolling mill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he rode his bicycle to Dongluo Alley to find a fellow apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fellow apprentice was named Chu Jinshui, a registered disciple of Master Chen Chen Baoshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His culinary skills were good, but his family background wasn't great; his grandfather was a small landlord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, he still didn't have a formal job to this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cao Cao Weiguo came to his door and said he wanted to introduce him to a job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jinshui was pleasantly surprised and agreed happily without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly returned to his room to wash up, changed into clean clothes, and followed Cao Cao Weiguo to the steel rolling mill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo led Chu Jinshui to find the cafeteria director, and then went to find Deputy Factory Director Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped a red envelope to Deputy Factory Director Li, and then had Chu Jinshui cook a few dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tasting them, Deputy Factory Director Li was very satisfied and arranged Chu Jinshui's job on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would temporarily serve as a temporary chef with a salary of 23.5 Brother Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he performed well, he would be transferred to a formal employee, and his salary would be adjusted accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was only a temporary worker, this job was a lifeline for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cao Cao Weiguo brought Chu Jinshui to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing him to everyone, he had him temporarily take over Sha Zhu's work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused the expressions of Ma Hua, Fatty, and the others to change drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Jinshui had taken over Sha Zhu's job, so would Sha Zhu even be able to return to the kitchen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatty was full of panic: \"Ma Hua, what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Hua said at a loss: \"I don't know either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lan leaned over and smiled: \"Don't overthink it. Just listen and work hard, and Director Cao won't treat you unfairly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Evening\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group arrived at Donglaishun and requested a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host and guests sat down with laughter and chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight people sat at one table, and there were no strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo poured a round of drinks, but Director Bai covered her glass and declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Director Gu interceding, Section Chief Guo couldn't help but give some face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai said: \"I can drink, but please go easy on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo smiled: \"Director Bai, rest assured, I know my limits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the drinks were poured, Section Chief Guo, as the host, gave an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plates of lamb as thin as paper and plates of meatballs and vegetables were brought to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone immediately began to eat and drink, and the atmosphere was joyful and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo raised his glass: \"Brother Cao, you helped me a lot, I'll toast you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"Brother Guo, you're too polite! You're older than me, so I must toast you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Cao Cao Weiguo drank his first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo laughed heartily: \"Brother Cao is straightforward! I'll drink mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: \"I toast Director Hu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Hu smiled: \"Director Cao is straightforward, he suits my temperament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Hu was originally a lackey standing behind Factory Director Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Factory Director Yang had lost power, Director Hu also began to trim his sails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to drink Section Chief Guo's liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he certainly wouldn't have taken the initiative to drink with Cao Cao Weiguo, a young deputy director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of authority, Director Hu, who was in charge of personnel, was a cadre with real power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Chu Jinshui's regularization would inevitably require Director Hu's nod and signature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With good wine and good food, the host and guests were satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal lasted for nearly two hours before breaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the party broke up, everyone went their separate ways and headed home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the street, the night wind blew, and the alcohol hit Director Bai, making her stagger and almost fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting the tipsy Director Bai, Cao Cao Weiguo thought for a moment and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll send Director Bai back. You help me ride my bicycle to the factory tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo smiled: \"Good, then thank you for your trouble. Director Bai lives at 17 Dongluo Alley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section Chief Guo rode away on Cao Cao Weiguo's bicycle, and Cao Cao Weiguo took on a sweet task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo supported Director Bai: \"Director Bai, I'll send you back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai had drunk too much and completely lost the shrewdness and capability of her usual female-boss persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Cao Cao Weiguo's support, she giggled non-stop and even pointed at Cao Cao Weiguo, calling him a little fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo felt a bit depressed: \"Director Bai, I'm kindly sending you home, how did I become a fox?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you are a fox, a very cunning fox!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai slurred her words, smiling and pointing at Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo asked, \"Hey! Then tell me, how am I cunning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai had an expression of \"I see your true colors\": \"Do you like me? Otherwise, why would you kindly send me home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo couldn't help but laugh; this woman was truly narcissistic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking closely, this Director Bai did indeed have the capital for narcissism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful appearance, fair skin, a pair of phoenix eyes, two willow-leaf eyebrows, a voluptuous figure, charming and moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai pouted coquettishly: \"Why aren't you talking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai said unhappily: \"Hmph! You're that kind-hearted? Is it because you think I'm too old?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was speechless, thinking to himself that this woman's mind was too complicated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being ill-intentioned wouldn't work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being kind-hearted also made her unhappy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Director Bai, they swayed all the way to Dongluo Alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai invited him: \"Come to my house for a cup of tea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head quickly: \"No, it's too late. You should hurry home; your family is probably waiting anxiously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going home with a woman for tea in the middle of the night?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would surely be chased out with a broom by Director Bai's family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, I live alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Bai grabbed Cao Cao Weiguo's arm and dragged him into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Bai, I really don't want tea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was no longer calm; living alone wasn't necessarily a good thing, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you look down on me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1344,"2026-06-16T06:49:19.248Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","afaf62696a88ce38ed36276a571b517ca8c2f86e2c5cbb14855da95a830f4ef3","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-110","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-108",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]