Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Chapter 181 Hu Guolong Provokes, Loser Leaves

He Yuzhu would never have thought that someone was following him. He happily cooked two dishes and brought them to the chopping board. The aroma had already attracted other people!

I saw everyone in the small cafeteria gathered around, holding the steamed buns, and couldn’t wait to taste them!

When Hu Guolong heard the news brought by his henchman, he was overjoyed!
Tailing was just a casual move of his, but he didn't expect it to pay off. He Yuzhu actually used things from the factory to win people's hearts!
He Yuzhu had just arrived at the steel rolling mill and didn't know the seriousness of the matter. He deserved his bad luck!

The materials in the small canteen are for the leaders. How can those who work have the right to eat them?

This would require him to make He Yuzhu kneel down and beg him, and then drive him away. Just thinking about it makes him feel good!
"Come on, let's go and see how Chef He abuses his power for personal gain!
It will also let him know that the owner of the steel rolling mill is named Lou, not He. Humph, if you dare to snatch my lucrative job, you are courting death!

After my cousin knew the news, he, He Yuzhu, could still stay in the canteen, and I would lose! "

Hu Guolong looked at everyone in the cafeteria arrogantly, as if telling everyone that those who obey him will prosper, and those who defy him will perish!

"Boss, do you mean to report to the factory director now?"

The number one lackey, He Pengjun, immediately ran up to him with a sullen face and looked at Hu Guolong in a flattering manner!
"Idiot, what's the point of reporting this good opportunity directly to my uncle?
We must first appreciate He Yuzhu's fear, wait for He Yuzhu to beg for mercy, and then refuse, then it will be interesting to kill him with one move!"

Hu Guolong smiled triumphantly, as if he had already secured victory!

"Mr. Hu, you are wise!"

He Pengjun showed an expression of "I see, that's it, he finally understood it" and was full of admiration!

"Boy, how about I'm the boss and you're the handyman? Learn from me!"

"Got it!"

He Pengjun curled his lips secretly and said, "If your cousin was not the factory director, he would have been arrested long ago. Why are you bragging about this?"
Of course, I can only say this in my heart. I don’t have the courage to say it to someone’s face!
Isn't it just for a living that he is so humble?

By flattering Hu Guolong, I can make fewer problems for myself, have more freedom, and even take advantage of the power of others. Isn't it pretty great these years?
There are such people everywhere, even in the small canteen of a steel mill!
Small canteen kitchen

Hu Guolong hurried over with some people from the canteen's kitchen, and saw everyone in the small canteen eating happily!

"He Yuzhu, you are so bold that you dare to privately embezzle meat and vegetables to cook for non-leadership personnel, and use the factory's things to do favors. You are really good at it!"

Hu Guolong roared and loudly accused He Yuzhu, as if he was a thief caught in the act!
Looking at the righteous Hu Guolong, Lao Ma felt disgusted!
The dishes cooked by He Yuzhu were for them to eat, and they knew that they had reported it to the factory director!
They are acting honestly and there is nothing wrong with it!

Unlike this guy, he gets to eat the meat while they can't even have a sip of soup. What a pretense!
Lao Ma was about to explain when he was stopped by He Yuzhu!
If such an interesting thing is not allowed to be performed, wouldn’t it be a waste of Hu Guolong’s grand show?
"Master Hu, this is my cafeteria. Aren't you meddling too much?"

He Yuzhu pretended to be confused and looked at Hu Guolong, as if to say, I don't know what you mean!

"Humph, the factory belongs to us. I don't like the fact that you're wasting materials like this and feeding them to these people. What's wrong with that?"

Hu Guolong is planning to become the 'young director' of the steel rolling mill. He has tried this trick many times before and it has always worked for him!

"These people? Hu Guolong, ah Hu Guolong, they are all worker brothers, just with different divisions of labor in the revolution!

You are not nobler than others, and others are not lower than you!

What's wrong with these people? They can't speak, just shut up and spew shit!

Besides, I remember the name of this factory was Lou, right? When did it become Hu?

Damn "we", why don't you take a piss and look at your own moral conduct!"

He Yuzhu had a look of contempt. With his level, it was good enough that he didn't cause trouble for Lou Zhenhua!

No wonder the factory manager is your cousin. You are just a chef. Your skills are limited on the one hand, and you can’t speak on the other!

It was okay before, but things are different now. Why are you still saying such things?
If it is more than ten years later, it will be enough to enrich the construction of the border areas, but it is still the kind that only works but does not get paid!
"Humph, the factory director is my cousin, and this factory belongs to us. What's the matter? Are you not convinced? If you are not convinced, just hold it back!
You look so poor. If my family hadn't rewarded you with food, where the hell would you have found such a good job?
If you are a cook with some skills, who would come to work in the factory? It must be the eighth floor!

Remember your status, don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit!"

Hu Guolong didn't notice that he was talking without restraint and kept on talking, as if he meant that if He Yuzhu didn't surrender, he would be miserable!
"Old Ma, Sister Liu, did you hear what Hu Guolong said clearly?"

He Yuzhu's lips curled slightly. If he didn't seek death, he would not die. He knew that even if Lou Zhenhua protected Hu Guolong, he couldn't do it!

There are so many inappropriate things in Hu Guolong's words. Workers and peasants are the masters of their own country, and you actually look down on workers. Aren't you courting death?
"Master He, I heard it clearly!"

Although Lao Ma and Sister Liu didn't understand what He Yuzhu meant, when Master He asked, they answered truthfully!

I was quite worried about He Yuzhu, but now seeing how confident he is, I feel a lot more relieved!

"Okay, just listen carefully!
Hu Delong, he's just a distant relative. Why are you pretending to be someone like that? You have a green onion stuck in your pig nose!

You are such a loser, you are like the Kitchen God sweeping the yard, you don't do what you should do, but do everything you shouldn't do;
I am the one in charge of the canteen. You are just scratching your itch with your six fingers and talking nonsense. Don’t you feel you are redundant?
You are so nosy. When the manure truck passes by your door, why don’t you go and taste it to see if it is salty enough?

You bastard, if I give you face, you are Chef Hu. If I don’t give you face, you are nothing!
Don't agree? Let's have a fight, whoever loses gets kicked out of the steel mill? Do you dare? You useless thing!
This small canteen is not a straw boat, it’s not your turn to be humiliated here!

Go do what you need to do. If you set foot here again, I’ll break your legs!
Do you really think I'm a soft persimmon? Let me tell you, if you have the guts, fire me. If you don't, don't bother me!
Who gave you the confidence to speak so arrogantly here! Get lost, you bastard! "

He Yuzhu spoke eloquently and wittily, leaving Hu Guolong dumbfounded. How could he still be so arrogant even after being caught in the act?

Is this guy not afraid at all? How hard is it to find a job nowadays? Does he really not care?

"you..."

Hu Guolong was so angry. If he had known that He Yuzhu was so eloquent, wouldn’t it be better to just fire his uncle?

Isn't this just asking for trouble? If you just walk away, you will lose face. If you curse, you are too dumb to curse. How miserable!
"What do you mean by you? You are a piece of trash! Apart from being the factory director's cousin, what else do you have to offer? Get out of here! It's disgusting to even look at you!"

He Yuzhu felt relieved, but he still had to be cautious about the compound. After all, he had to live there, so unless he killed everyone with one blow, he had to leave some room for them!

There is no need for that here. The steel mill is about to be restructured. The more he offends Lou Zhenhua, the better it will be in the future!
Although Lou Zhenhua may not care at all, others don’t think so!
In the eyes of others, He Yuzhu at this time was not giving face to Lou Zhenhua. In their hearts, the cousin was always closer to them than He Yuzhu, an outsider, right?

When beating a dog, you have to look at the owner first, let alone a relative!
He Yuzhu has been very cautious for more than ten years and does not want to leave any hidden dangers, even if they are hidden dangers he speculated!
Others don’t know this. Even Lao Ma thinks He Yuzhu has gone a bit too far. After all, he is the factory director’s relative!

"He Yuzhu, you're done, I tell you, just wait to be fired!

I was going to give you a chance to beg for mercy, but I didn't expect you to be a stone in the toilet, not knowing good from bad!"

Hu Guolong was shaking with anger. Ever since he joined the steel rolling mill, even if the leaders looked down on him, at least he could save face!
He knew that he was giving face to Lou Zhenhua, but he was still very proud of it. After all, he had a good cousin.
Who knew that a young man would come today without giving any face at all, and he was sure that He Yuzhu would be fired!
"Get lost, who the hell are you from? Give me a chance!

If you have the guts, fire me. Otherwise, keep a low profile when you see me next time. I will return your factory to you. You are so capable! "

"I..."

"What do you mean by 'I'? Get out of here! Don't force me to do anything!"

"Hmph, don't regret it!"

Hu Guolong left angrily, looking a little embarrassed in the eyes of others!
Everyone in the cafeteria despised Hu Guolong and felt pity for He Yuzhu!

This young man offended Hu Guolong and will probably be fired immediately. What a pity!

"Master He, are you okay?"

Old Ma looked at He Yuzhu uncertainly, with a worried look on his face!
"Haha, everyone hurry up and eat, and clean up after you're done. There's nothing wrong at all!"

He was personally invited by Lou Zhenhua and Yang Weimin. With Hu Guolong's personality, he would inevitably exaggerate! When Lao Ma and Sister Liu relay what they just said, they will naturally tell the truth!

It would be strange if Lou Zhenhua could do it. What is the situation now?
Hu Guolong is not aware of this and still holds on to his sense of superiority, but Lou Zhenhua is not like that!
Without a strong sense of crisis, would you donate your property?

The more greedy the rich are and the more they want to make more money, how can they easily donate?

If capital can make 100% profit, it will dare to trample on all human laws. If it can make 300% profit, it will dare to commit any crime, even risk being hanged!
The fact that Lou Zhenhua was able to donate his own property shows that the situation was already very tense!

"Okay, I've never eaten such delicious food before! Let's eat quickly and then start working!"

"Got it!"

Everyone in Canteen One looked at the kitchen of the Small Canteen with envy. How come they couldn't meet such a good chef?
They all left soon after. He Yuzhu probably had no choice but to leave the factory sadly. Not only did he provoke Hu Guolong, but he also scolded him so harshly. It would be strange if he could stay!
If they stay here and are seen by that guy, they will definitely be in trouble!
There are a lot of people in the family who are waiting for wages and food, they can’t afford to gamble!
Lou Zhenhua's Office
"Uncle, He Yuzhu is too arrogant. He secretly took the vegetables and meat from the canteen to buy people's hearts!

When I found out, I stepped forward to try to persuade them, but was insulted instead!

Uncle, please help me, otherwise I will not be able to stay in the cafeteria anymore!"

Hu Guolong looked at Lou Zhenhua with grief and indignation, and portrayed himself as a positive person who protected the interests of the factory, while He Yuzhu became arrogant and unreasonable!

"Meat and vegetables? He Yuzhu asked for permission, and I agreed!"

Lou Zhenhua would definitely not listen to one side of the story, and he doesn't want to get involved in the intrigues in the kitchen. He knows Hu Guolong's character very well!

"what?"

"Need me to repeat it a second time?"

"Uncle, why did you agree to this? It belongs to the factory!

Those poor people are only fit to eat steamed bread, how can they be qualified to eat meat?"

Hu Guolong didn't expect that Lou Zhenhua actually knew about it and agreed to it personally. Isn't this embarrassing?

"Hu Guolong, if you don't want to do this, get out of here and don't cause any trouble for me!

Others are suffering, what are you?
I don't even feel that they are suffering, so where does your sense of superiority come from? "

Lou Zhenhua was furious. How could such words be spoken casually? What era is it now? Do you think it is still before the liberation?

"Uncle, I..."

It was the first time that Hu Guolong saw Lou Zhenhua get angry. He didn't understand why and wanted to explain, but didn't know how to start!
"What do you mean, if you are a good cook, do you still need to hire someone from outside?

You are a waste, looking down on this and that all the time!
If you say something like this again, you'll be kicked out. This place is too small to accommodate a young master like you!"

Hu Guolong was so angry. Since He Yuzhu came, everything seemed to have changed!
Now Lou Zhenhua is actually siding with outsiders. He is the real cousin, okay?

In the past, even if he made mistakes, Lou Zhenhua mainly focused on educating him and never told him to get out!
What happened? He was protecting the interests of the factory. Even if He Yuzhu had asked for instructions, his original intention was good!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He Yuzhu had to leave. It was only the first day and his status had plummeted!
If he is allowed to stay there for a while longer, will there still be a place for him in the kitchen?
He Yuzhu, don't you want to compete? Do you think a young boy like you know how to cook?
Since the other person is seeking death, how can he not help him?
Anger can change a person beyond recognition. I have never seen He Yuzhu cook, let alone tasted the food. I don’t know his opponent’s strength in the competition. The stakes are so high, if he doesn’t die, who will?

"Uncle, I want to challenge He Yuzhu. Whoever loses will leave the steel mill!"

Thinking of this, Hu Guolong couldn't hold back any longer. He wanted to prove to his uncle that he was the best one!
"Guolong, He Yuzhu's cooking skills are not simple, you should just focus on being the canteen chef and don't go to the small canteen anymore!"

Lou Zhenhua knew what Hu Guolong was thinking, and thinking of his cousin he couldn't help but give him some advice!

How can you, with your two brushes, be a match for He Yuzhu? How can someone who is praised so highly by Wang Dana be simple?

It’s not like he hasn’t eaten dishes cooked by Hu Guolong before. There is nothing else to recommend him except that they are high in oil and quantity. How can he compare with others?

"I don't accept it. I used to be in charge of the canteen and nothing went wrong. Why should I give up my position when He Yuzhu comes?"

Hu Guolong stuck out his neck with a look of dissatisfaction. Even if one wants to be a chef, one should start as an apprentice, right?

He doesn't even have this treatment, so why should He Yuzhu have it?

"Do you really want to compete?"

"That's right, the condition is that whoever loses gets to leave!"

"Okay! I agree, let's start tonight!"

"Thank you, uncle!"

Looking at Hu Guolong's back, Lou Zhenhua sighed slightly, Guolong, oh Guolong, you will never stop until I show you what He Yuzhu is capable of!

He wanted Hu Guolong to be convinced and stop causing trouble for He Yuzhu!
So far, there is no plan to let Hu Guolong leave the factory. What will happen if he leaves home?
Although he is rich, he has never given money to his relatives. At most he would give them a job!

He knew very well that once this loophole was opened, there would be an endless stream of people coming to beg for money!
It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. Giving a job and letting him get it by his own ability is far better than giving him direct assistance!
Who doesn’t have a poor relative? You can’t ignore it, but if you do, you can’t stop it. People’s greed is endless. Once you get used to it, no matter how much you give, it’s not enough!
Look at Hu Guolong, who is bullying others under his name. It was okay before, but the situation is different now!

"Zhu Zi, did you have a conflict with Master Hu?"

An hour before dinner, Lou Zhenhua came to the kitchen of the canteen. He originally planned to ask his secretary to notify everyone, but after thinking it over, he decided to come by himself!

He couldn't let He Yuzhu misunderstand that he was partial. After all, this was a personal invitation from him and Yang Weimin, and it concerned the subsequent reception arrangements!
"Director, let someone else tell you about this. It's better not to tell you about my involvement!"

He Yuzhu knew that Hu Guolong had talked to Lou Zhenhua, but he didn’t understand the factory director’s real meaning for the time being and didn’t want to speak!
Lou Zhenhua's eyes narrowed. What a smart boy!
In this situation, many people speak up at the first opportunity, either to explain or to cover up. Once they speak up, there is a chance that others will believe them, but the persuasiveness will be much weaker!

He Yuzhu did the opposite and let bystanders describe what happened, which made it more credible!

"Old Ma, you say!"

Lao Ma is the most honest person and never tells lies. He is clear about this!
"Director, the situation is like this..."

Old Ma did not exaggerate and told everything in detail. Even He Yuzhu's words were not too much or too little. He said everything he remembered!

Sister Liu added, at worst He Yuzhu would leave and Hu Guolong would make things difficult for them!

They're willing to risk it. Just based on He Yuzhu's dish, it's worth it!
The more Lou Zhenhua listened, the uglier his expression became. Damn it, how courageous is Hu Guolong?
When Lou Zhenhua heard Hu Guolong say "give me a meal", he couldn't help it any longer. What a fool, is this still the time before liberation?
In order to get closer to the higher-ups, he donated the steel mill. This shows how unfriendly the current situation is to him!

This bastard dares to say such things. If Yang Weimin and the others knew what happened today, who knows what they would think!

If people over-interpret it and think that he asked Hu Guolong to say this, all efforts may be in vain!
It's okay that you can't help something that is incapable of doing anything and is always capable of causing trouble, but you can't talk nonsense!

Now the workers and peasants are in charge. It seems that Hu Guolong must leave, otherwise bad things may happen!

If the higher-ups knew about this, it would be strange if they had any good feelings towards him!

"Master Hu wants to challenge you tonight. Whoever loses will leave the factory. Zhuzi, what do you think?"

Lou Zhenhua has made up his mind, but he still has to ask He Yuzhu's opinion, as he cannot arrange it directly!
"Okay, you and Team Leader Yang will be the referees!"

He Yuzhu was more than happy to do so. He had to remove the stumbling block in front of him, otherwise he would be flying around like a fly in the future, wouldn't that be annoying?

"Okay, Lao Yang and I will come over after dinner and give you some questions on the spot. Don't worry, Zhuzi, we won't favor anyone!"

"I'm fine, I'll just choose Chef Hu's best dish!"

(End of this chapter)