[{"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-50":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Siheyuan: The Salted Fish's Beautiful 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},2103928,3398,"Chapter 50: The Car","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>The Sihe Academy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jeep appeared in the alley, causing a huge sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neighbors ran out to watch; in this era, small cars were rare items that were hard to buy even with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this military-green jeep was even rarer; it could be said to be a symbol of status and position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small car stopped steadily at the entrance of the Sihe Academy, causing even more surprise among the neighbors, all of whom were watching curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Wu, thank you for the trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the car, Cao Cao Weiguo took out a pack of Da Da Qianmen cigarettes and gave them to the driver, Wu Wu Chunshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the saying that even a servant at the prime minister's gate is an eighth-rank official, just the profession of a driver meant one was looked at differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Wu Chunshan declined for a while, but in the end, he accepted the cigarettes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of price, cigarettes were in short supply, and cigarette coupons were hard to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the cigarettes Cao Cao Weiguo gave were Da Da Qianmen, truly good cigarettes, much better than the few-cent cigarettes he usually smoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pack of cigarettes made his impression of Cao Cao Weiguo even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man was not only invited by Director Director Jiang but also recognized as a brother by Chen Yan, and he was so generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man is capable, knows how to handle people, and has a boundless future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Wu ran out of the driver's seat enthusiastically and opened the car door diligently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the courtyard, the Third Master stared straight at the jeep, as if looking at a rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the driver opened the car door and saw Cao Cao Weiguo step out, the neighbors' eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo is riding in a small car!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young man is really capable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did Cao Cao Weiguo go do? He actually came back riding in a small car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbors standing outside discussed it with shock and excitement, and Yan Yan Jiedi ran back into the courtyard in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister-in-law Song Yulan, Sister-in-law Song Yulan, Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiedi's voice was like a cannonball hitting a Longtan Lake, blasting all the men, women, and children in the courtyard out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Cao Weiguo is riding in a small car?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Residents walked out of their homes in twos and threes, rushing to the entrance, afraid of missing the rare event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan also walked out with a shocked expression: \"Yan Jiedi, what are you shouting about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Yan Jiedi panted and said, \"Brother Cao Weiguo came back riding in a small car; he's right at the entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan trotted toward the courtyard entrance and saw Cao Cao Weiguo waving at the driver in front of the jeep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you would be back in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan ran to Cao Cao Weiguo's side with a face full of joy, enjoying the envious gazes around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo affectionately took his wife's small hand: \"I came back a bit earlier by car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Wu Chunshan looked at Song Song Yulan with amazement: \"Director Cao, is this your wife?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo introduced: \"This is my wife, Song Song Yulan. Song Yulan, this is Master Wu Wu Chunshan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan greeted politely: \"Hello, Master Wu, thank you for the trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Wu Chunshan laughed: \"It's no trouble. Sending Director Cao back was a task assigned by the leader. Now that the task is complete, I must take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said, \"Master Wu, be safe on the road. When you have time, come over for a cup of tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Wu Chunshan waved: \"Thank you, Director Cao. I will definitely come to bother you when I have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone's gaze, the jeep backed out of the alley and quickly drove out of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master leaned in excitedly: \"Cao Weiguo, you're really extraordinary. What did you go do? You actually came back riding in a small car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo said proudly, \"I went out this afternoon to cook a meal for a leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Master said in surprise: \"A leader who has a small car. That's a big leader. Cao Weiguo, you have ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbors were envious, looking at Cao Cao Weiguo with burning eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was a deputy director at a young age, and now he had also made connections with a big leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this connection, Cao Cao Weiguo would surely be promoted step by step in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master was green with envy; it really is true that comparing people to others will drive you to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest leader he had ever seen was the factory director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cao Cao Weiguo had made connections with a big leader who had a small car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This put him a hundred thousand miles ahead of him in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Guangtian said with admiration: \"Brother Cao Weiguo is really amazing. He's already riding in a small car; he'll definitely become a big official in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master said stiflingly: \"He's so amazing, why don't you recognize him as your father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, what are you showing off for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so great about riding in a car?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shazhu snorted with disdain, full of jealousy, and returned to his room with an ugly expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Cao Cao Weiguo was just a petty person who had hit the jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sooner or later, he would step on Cao Cao Weiguo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu's family also came to the entrance to watch the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu looked at the high-spirited Cao Cao Weiguo with envy, and looked at the bird-like Song Song Yulan with jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang Geng stood by, his mind full of the small car, shouting excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom! That small car is so great! I want to drive a small car in the future too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Qin Huairu said happily, \"My son has ambition. Study hard in the future, and when you grow up, you can drive a small car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, being a driver who could drive a car was something everyone envied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, \"Once the steering wheel turns, I wouldn't trade it even for a county magistrate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, all cars were public property. If you could drive a car, you were one in ten thousand in the privileged class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was the salary high, but the status was also very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drivers in units were \"ancestors!\" You had to respect them, coax them, and follow them, otherwise, you wouldn't be able to use the car easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a leader had a driver, it was equivalent to being a close minister to the emperor; the bigger the leader's official position, the more majestic the driver was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drivers had close relationships with leaders, and ordinary people didn't dare to offend a leader's driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as someone gave a gift to a leader, the driver had to have a share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang Geng wanting to drive a small car was very ambitious; how could Qin Qin Huairu, as a mother, not be happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi also said proudly, \"Our Bang Geng will definitely be more successful than that beast Cao Cao Weiguo in the future, driving a small car every day, carrying Grandma every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Liu Guangfu curled his lip: \"What are you bragging about? Aren't you afraid of blowing the door frame crooked? Look at what kind of stuff Bang Geng is; he's not worthy of comparing to Brother Cao Weiguo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi cursed: \"Hey, you little calf, do you believe I'll tear your mouth apart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Mistress said with a cold face: \"Yo, Zhang Zhang Dama, whose mouth are you going to tear apart? Try tearing one and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi was a typical bully who feared the strong; she dared to be unruly with Cao Cao Weiguo, but she didn't dare to be unruly with the Second Master and Second Mistress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was a younger generation, and there was the morality of respecting the elderly pressing down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Master and Second Mistress were of the same generation as her, and what's more, the Second Master was a managing master, and his heart was poisonous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Jia Zhangshi turned back to her room in a huff, her face gloomy and scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having gotten rid of the Third Master who was asking questions, Cao Cao Weiguo walked home holding Song Song Yulan's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents watched the young couple's backs and discussed it, mostly with sour envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you talk about who has the highest salary in the whole courtyard, it is generally recognized that it is the First Master, who is an eighth-level fitter, with more than ninety Brother Yuan a month, which is higher than the factory director's salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you talk about who is doing the best in the whole courtyard, some people used to say Xu Damou, the projectionist, and some said Seeing Shazhu, the chef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now people only talk about Cao Cao Weiguo, the deputy director who manages the steel mill's kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deputy director is already extraordinary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention a deputy director who manages the entire factory's food!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where can there be more oil and water than in the kitchen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cao Cao Weiguo had never brought leftovers home, people in their hearts just thought you were skimming off the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is there a cat guarding salted fish that doesn't steal a bite?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo was in no mood to care about the thoughts of those neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it beautiful to hug your fragrant wife and enjoy a happy life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they got home, Song Song Yulan took care of Cao Cao Weiguo in every possible way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Cao Weiguo washed his feet in hot water and vividly described the cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Cao Cao Weiguo use simple ingredients to make a table of dishes that made the leaders wolf them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Song Yulan cooperated very well with a face full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Cao Cao Weiguo great satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>",1716,"2026-06-16T06:42:12.639Z","2026-06-16T08:22:04.667Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d2068b1ec1674fe8a4a99eae2551e2ecc1352c12de0587067c22ebb2a3745134","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-51","siheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-chapter-49",843,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsiheyuan-the-salted-fish-s-beautiful-life-cover.gif"]