[{"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-135":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},2104272,3398,"Chapter 135","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-135",135,"\u003Cp>He felt greatly surprised and uncomfortable in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He cursed Cao Cao Weiguo for \"sucking up,\" \"putting on an act of being a good person,\" and \"offering favors without reason—if not for treachery, then for theft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Steel Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo managed the cafeteria's work in an orderly fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for the infighting within the factory, he neither listened nor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But as Factory Director Yang returned from his \"studies,\" the strife in the factory intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liu Lan: \"Director Cao, I heard the deputy director of the Procurement Section is being transferred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Li Dong: \"Cao Weiguo, it's rumored that Factory Director Yang wants to renovate the workshop, and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li and Factory Director Yang were fighting fiercely, and everyone from top to bottom was affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After lunch, Yu Yu Haitang rushed into the office in a flurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Director Cao, a notice just came down from above.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"They want to organize a technical exchange meeting for brother units, and the event will last for a week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"With dozens of extra mouths to feed out of thin air, you, the deputy director of the cafeteria, are going to be busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo closed his notebook, looked up at Yu Yu Haitang, and his eyes brightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yu Yu Haitang was wearing black trousers, a blue and white plaid lady's shirt, and black, shiny leather shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Cao Cao Weiguo looking at her attire, Yu Yu Haitang turned around and laughed crisply:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How is it? Is this outfit okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mm, not bad, capable and refreshing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo nodded in appreciation, then immediately asked: \"Do you know which brother units will be coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that Cao Cao Weiguo did not continue discussing her outfit, Yu Yu Haitang felt a bit disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She then sat on a chair with familiar ease, straightened her back, and said crisply:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I heard there are the Parts Factory, the Machine Repair Factory, the Power Distribution Factory, the Steel Factory... over a dozen units, big and small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as they were chatting about the exchange meeting, the cafeteria director came looking for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then the two of them went to the conference room together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Factory Director Yang and Deputy Factory Director Li held a special meeting to arrange the work for the exchange meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This exchange meeting was a major event, spearheaded by the leaders above.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Each unit selected key personnel to participate; these individuals were the elites of their respective units.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Each department received its work assignments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo's task was to be responsible for the working meals during the exchange meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the meeting ended, Deputy Factory Director Li called the cafeteria director, the procurement director, and Cao Cao Weiguo to his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This exchange meeting is very important; there are nearly a hundred participants!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes, 'troops and horses move, but provisions come first.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You must make reception preparations in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After letting the procurement director and the cafeteria director leave, Deputy Factory Director Li handed a piece of paper to Cao Cao Weiguo:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Cao Weiguo, these are the preferences and dietary restrictions of several key leaders at the exchange meeting. Take it and familiarize yourself with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo respectfully took the paper from Deputy Factory Director Li's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li nodded inwardly as he watched the respectful Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every time he entertained leaders and brother units, the dishes Cao Cao Weiguo prepared were always met with endless praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for Cao Cao Weiguo not being proactive in \"other\" work, Deputy Factory Director Li did not mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo did not jump around participating in \"other\" work, but instead focused wholeheartedly on his own duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This attitude made him very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He liked subordinates who were obedient and honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They could carry out work according to his arrangements without threatening his status or interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li took out a cigarette and handed one to Cao Cao Weiguo: \"Cao Weiguo, you'll have to work hard during the exchange meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo hurriedly took out a lighter to light the cigarette for Deputy Factory Director Li, but he did not light one himself, instead assuming a posture of listening with hands clasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A leader offering a cigarette is a sign of closeness, but one must know when to advance or retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he were to light up and puff smoke in front of the leader, that would be lacking in judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Cao Cao Weiguo's actions, Deputy Factory Director Li was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Deputy Factory Director Li said meaningfully: \"Cao Weiguo, the organization affirms your work ability and achievements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In the next step, you must take advantage of this exchange meeting to make your work even more outstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said with an excited expression: \"Don't worry, Factory Director. With your affirmation and support, I will definitely go all out in my work and not let the organization or your expectations down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Steel Rolling Mill\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Cao Cao Weiguo returned to the office, Cafeteria Director Zhao came over to inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo did not hide anything and gave a rough summary of the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cafeteria Director: \"It seems Factory Director Li intends to promote you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said nonchalantly: \"The current situation is quite good; the work is relaxed and comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You can't be so greedy for comfort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are in your prime; you should still seek progress, unlike us who are already old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The cafeteria director said earnestly: \"Brother Cao Weiguo, you have a good background and ability; you should be actively seeking progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo laughed: \"I don't have much of a mind for being an official; living a peaceful and safe life is good enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was already very satisfied with his current comfortable and easy life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for whether to move up or not, Cao Cao Weiguo did not care.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the country opens up, wouldn't it be more \"profitable\" to go to Xiangjiang or Europe and America to make money?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as they were talking about the exchange meeting, Director Hu from the Personnel Section walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A rare guest. Director Hu, please sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Hu laughed: \"No need to sit. I came to pass on some news to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Zhao asked: \"What news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Hu said: \"Factory Director Yang is going to let Seeing Shazhu return to work at the factory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Zhao's face turned unpleasant: \"Hmph, this Factory Director Yang really favors Seeing Shazhu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Relying on his good culinary skills, Seeing Shazhu was arrogant and domineering in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had never put him, the cafeteria director, in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before Cao Cao Weiguo became a regular, he had suffered quite a bit from Seeing Shazhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only because he couldn't catch Seeing Shazhu's handle, plus Factory Director Yang's protection,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>he could only swallow his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now hearing that Factory Director Yang was backing Seeing Shazhu, he was naturally unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said: \"Seeing Shazhu has helped Factory Director Yang a lot; it's no surprise that Factory Director Yang is helping him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Hu whispered: \"If Seeing Shazhu is reinstated, then Chu Jinshui's position will be difficult to handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo frowned slightly: \"That is a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chu Jinshui was filling Seeing Shazhu's position.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo asked: \"Director Hu, is there any way to let Chu Jinshui become a regular as soon as possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Hu shook his head: \"It's difficult. Chu Jinshui's time at the job is too short, and his background is not good; he needs time for assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Zhao snorted coldly: \"Seeing Shazhu can return to the factory, but it won't be that easy to return to the kitchen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Director Hu said a few more words and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He came to leak the news, also wanting to do a favor for Cao Cao Weiguo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn't know the grudge between Cao Cao Weiguo and Seeing Shazhu, but Chu Jinshui was Cao Cao Weiguo's senior apprentice brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Seeing Shazhu returned early, the one most affected would be Chu Jinshui.\u003C\u002Fp>",1352,"2026-06-16T06:52:23.012Z","2026-06-17T08:52:03.356Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b05753eed8ad1816a84333a987b56b95eacd37d3550b054810a64b5c91966895","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-136","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-134",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-good-life-cover.jpg"]