Chapter 52

Shazhu said happily: "Thank you, Third Uncle; if this works out, I'll cook myself, and I'll definitely make you eat until your mouth is oily."

Cao Weiguo returned to his room with a smile, tidied up his appearance, and pushed his bicycle out.

Just as he reached the gate, Qin Huairu chased after him: "Cao Weiguo, wait a moment."

Cao Weiguo looked at the panting Qin Huairu: "Qin Jie, is something the matter?"

Qin Huairu smiled brightly: "I have good news."

Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "It wouldn't be introducing me to a match, would it?"

Qin Huairu blurted out: "How did you know!"

"It really is introducing a match!"

Cao Weiguo was straightforward: "I appreciate your kindness, Qin Jie, but let's forget about the match."

Qin Huairu said anxiously: "How can you forget it without even seeing the person? The match I'm introducing is one of the top beauties in the area."

Cao Weiguo laughed: "But I'm going on a blind date this weekend; what do you suggest I do?"

"What!"

Qin Huairu said with annoyance: "So I was too late despite rushing."

Cao Weiguo said with a smile: "Alright, thank you for your kindness, Qin Jie; I'll treat you to dinner when I have time."

Qin Huairu wanted to say something else, but Cao Weiguo had already ridden away.

Fast as a gust of wind!

One is Yu Haitang!

One is most likely Qin Jingru!

Both are pretty, but neither is easy to deal with!

Making friends and playing around is fine, but as a wife, forget it.

"Ding! Daily check-in successful!"

"Obtained 1 magnifying glass, 10 catties of watermelon seeds!"

Listening to the pleasant sound, Cao Weiguo arrived at the rolling mill by bike.

"Director Cao, hello!"

"Director Cao, you're here so early."

Two security officers greeted him politely.

Cao Weiguo took a pack of Great Front Gate cigarettes from his pocket and gave two to each:

"There's a lot to do in the kitchen; coming early allows for preparation, and we can't delay the coworkers' meals, right?"

"Thank you, Director Cao!"

"It's our blessing to have Director Cao managing the canteen."

"That's right, ever since you became the director, the portions have been generous and delicious, much better than before."

"Ever since you led the kitchen, my physique has been getting stronger by the day."

After receiving the cigarettes, the two officers' mouths were as sweet as if smeared with honey.

Cao Weiguo teased: "Then I'll have to give you more food at noon, striving to make you a strongman."

"Director Cao, hello!"

"Director Cao is getting more handsome!"

"What delicious food is Director Cao making today!"

"Director Cao, give me your bike; I'll take it to the parking shed for you."

"Go away, if anyone is taking Director Cao's bike, it should be me."

"Director Cao, when are we stewing some meat?"

Cao Weiguo stood at the door chatting with the two officers, and the coworkers passing by all greeted him with smiles.

Several bold female workers even leaned in to touch the bicycle.

At the same time, they expressed concern for Cao Weiguo's health.

Their enthusiasm made Cao Weiguo blush and flee to the kitchen.

This caused a burst of laughter among the coworkers.

In the workshop, Qin Huairu leaned toward Shazhu: "Zhuzi, when can you return to the kitchen?"

Shazhu said gloomily: "I want to go back too, but no one has given the word."

He wanted to find Factory Director Yang to plead for mercy, but Factory Director Yang was away on a business trip and didn't know when he would return.

He tried to find Deputy Factory Director Li, but the man had no time to see him.

Find the canteen director?

Although his nickname was Shazhu, he wasn't truly stupid.

He had self-awareness; going to find the canteen director would be asking for humiliation.

Qin Huairu reminded him: "Go find Cao Weiguo; he's the canteen deputy director now; ask him to transfer you back."

Shazhu said stifledly: "Forget it; I don't get along with him, and I don't want to curry favor with that villain."

Qin Huairu felt a burst of annoyance; this Shazhu was a stupid donkey.

Stupid and stubborn!

If it weren't for the leftovers, she wouldn't want to bother with him.

Ever since Shazhu was transferred from the kitchen, without his leftovers, the family's standard of living had plummeted.

Her salary wasn't high to begin with, and she had to pay Jia Zhangshi's old-age money every month, plus buy painkillers for Jia Zhangshi.

The family had many mouths to feed, and Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng were both big eaters and greedy.

It had only been a few days, and Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng couldn't take it anymore.

They started making a scene every time they ate!

She could ignore Jia Zhangshi, but she felt sorry for Banggeng.

Banggeng was at the age where he was growing, and if he didn't eat well, his nutrition wouldn't keep up.

Qin Huairu gave Shazhu an idea: "Zhuzi, find the First Uncle to plead with Cao Weiguo, and then humble yourself before him; Cao Weiguo won't be able to refuse, and he'll transfer you back to the kitchen."

Shazhu said stubbornly: "Humble myself to that villain Cao Weiguo? Impossible."

Qin Huairu persuaded: "A great man knows when to bend and when to stretch; Han Xin crawled through a crotch, can't you pretend to humble yourself? As long as you return to the kitchen, you'll be the glorious master chef again; otherwise, you'll have to be a coolie in the workshop, sweating buckets, and be criticized and scolded by the workshop director every day; you might even get your salary reduced in the future."

These words left Shazhu stunned, standing stiffly in place.

A moment later, Shazhu gritted his teeth and said: "Qin Jie is right; a great man knows when to bend and when to stretch; I'll go find Cao Weiguo after work, just pretend I was bitten by a dog."

After work, the First Uncle, Shazhu, and Qin Huairu, the three powerhouses, teamed up and stormed the Cao residence.

The First Uncle stood with his hands behind his back: "Is Weiguo home!"

Cao Weiguo walked out of the kitchen holding a steamed bun: "First Uncle, is something the matter?"

The First Uncle said kindly: "Weiguo, you're the canteen deputy director now; can you help transfer Shazhu back to the kitchen?"

Cao Weiguo looked at Shazhu's stinking face, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Qin Huairu reached out and pushed Shazhu; they were already at the door, why act like a hero now?

Shazhu said stiffly: "Weiguo, I was ignorant before; I apologize to you here; for the sake of being neighbors in the same courtyard, help me out."

The First Uncle said with a peaceful face: "As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor; Weiguo, although Zhuzi is reckless, he is kind-hearted and values affection; if you help him, he will definitely remember your kindness."

Cao Weiguo said readily: "Since the First Uncle has come forward, I will definitely plead with the leadership for Shazhu and try my best to help him transfer back to the kitchen."

The First Uncle had come out in person; if he refused now, who knew what kind of trouble would arise later.

Besides, he was just using empty words; he said it nicely to their faces, but who knew if he would do it behind their backs.

The First Uncle beamed with joy, feeling that he had plenty of face.

"Good, I knew you were a good one, Weiguo."

"Zhuzi, hurry up and thank Weiguo."

The First Uncle was all smiles, and Shazhu opened his mouth reluctantly: "Thanks; if you encounter trouble in the kitchen in the future, I'll definitely help you."

Cao Weiguo laughed: "Alright, with those words from you, I'll have to transfer you, the master chef, back to the kitchen no matter what."

Having received a satisfactory answer, the First Uncle left in a happy mood.

Shazhu and Qin Huairu followed the First Uncle, one on the left and one on the right, truly looking like a family. ===== CHAPTER 54 =====