Siheyuan: Shazhu's Leisurely Life

Chapter 11 Shuangling Watch Ticket
Personal rewards?

Hearing what Director Yang said, He Yuzhu's eyes lit up and a hint of anticipation flashed across his face.

As for rewards, he actually thought of something he wanted.

"Director, can I make any request?" Thinking of the valuable thing, He Yuzhu spoke cautiously.

Seeing He Yuzhu's expression, Yang Xinmin's heart skipped a beat and his eyelids twitched involuntarily. He coughed twice and said, "Tell me first. The factory will definitely help if it can solve the problem."

He didn't say anything definite. After all, the so-called research in the factory was just a polite remark. Who did the research? He was just using this as an excuse to help Lao Lou. Of course, it would be fine for Yang Xinmin to take the opportunity to reward He Yuzhu for his performance at the banquet today. But he was also afraid that He Yuzhu, a newborn calf, would speak carelessly, so he didn't say anything definite.

"Then... a bicycle?" He Yuzhu asked tentatively.

"What a joke?" Yang Xinmin's face changed instantly, and he glared at He Yuzhu with some displeasure.

Well, let me tell you, this guy is really asking for too much. He even bought a bicycle! This thing, including the ticket and the fare, is worth hundreds of dollars!

Seeing Director Yang's expression change, He Yuzhu quickly added: "Director, you don't have to pay for the bike. I can still afford it. It's just the bicycle ticket..."

After hearing what He Yuzhu added, Yang Xinmin's expression eased a little, but it wasn't much better.

"Master He, your request is really difficult to fulfill. Even if you only want bicycle tickets, we don't have any extra ones in our factory."

In a way, the bicycle tickets were more valuable than the money to buy a bicycle. After all, the salaries of the factory leaders were not bad, but not every factory leader was equipped with a bicycle. It was almost the end of the year, and after three quarters, there were only five bicycle tickets in total, which was not enough to share.

He Yuzhu had anticipated this result. “It’s not a big deal if I don’t have one now. I just hope the factory director can help me keep an eye out for bicycle tickets next time.” After all, He Yuzhu’s qualifications were less than those of the leaders. If there really were any bicycle tickets, it would be difficult for him to compete. He could only take this opportunity to ask the factory director for help.

After hearing this, Yang Xinmin thought about it and nodded in agreement. "I will keep an eye on this matter for you, but I can't guarantee that it will work. After all, I have used up all the places I have."

At the same time, Yang Xinmin seemed to feel that such an empty promise was not fair to He Yuzhu's performance during this period, so he added: "Of course, this is all later. If I really want to say it, I still have a ticket for a Shuangling watch. If you are willing, it will be a reward from our factory."

"Yes, I will. I definitely cannot refuse the reward from the organization."

The bicycle ticket issue was taken care of, and he could get an extra watch ticket for free, so He Yuzhu naturally had no reason to refuse.

In response, Yang Xinmin smiled and quickly took out a watch ticket from the drawer of his desk.

"Okay, then you can put it away first. I just happen to have something else to discuss with you."

He Yuzhu accepted the watch ticket and his eyes fell on Lou Zhenhua, who looked a little different.

"This is Director Lou from our factory. You should know him."

As the private factory director and shareholder, Lou Zhenhua rarely shows up in the factory. "Hello, Director Lou." He Yuzhu was moved when he heard this. This should be Lou Xiao'e's father. After the public-private partnership, the actual power holders of the steel mill have become the public leaders headed by Director Yang.

"Hello, Master He..." Lou Zhenhua didn't put on airs and greeted He Yuzhu politely: "Master He, I'm looking for you mainly because..."

As he spoke, Lou Zhenhua also extended an invitation, wanting He Yuzhu to go to their house and help cook a meal.

Hearing this, He Yuzhu was slightly startled, raised his head, looked at Lou Zhenhua, and finally, his eyes involuntarily looked at Yang Xinmin.

It sounds like a simple matter of cooking, but He Yuzhu knows that in this era, everything is very sensitive, and being a cook in private is against the policy. Strictly speaking, he is now a public chef, and if he goes to Lou Zhenhua's house as a private chef, the nature of the matter will be different.

Seeing He Yuzhu's somewhat vigilant look, Yang Xinmin also knew what he was thinking, and immediately said helplessly: "Master He, don't look at me. Although Director Lou invited you to his home to cook, this matter is strictly a public matter. After all, Director Lou is also responsible for the work in our factory. If he has family problems, it will also affect his work. You can arrange it freely without delaying the factory's work tasks."

Although it was not stated directly, the meaning was quite clear.

When He Yuzhu saw that Director Yang had said so much, he naturally had no more scruples in his heart, and immediately nodded to Lou Zhenhua: "Okay, Director Lou, I can help with this matter, but I can't guarantee whether it will be effective."

Although his cooking skills have now reached the master level, if a person is sick and cannot eat, there is nothing he can do no matter how delicious the food is.

Lou Zhenhua nodded repeatedly: "That's right, it's enough that Master He can help with this. If it really doesn't work, we can only go to the hospital for another check."

"I wonder when Director Lou will need me to go?"

"How about today? I'll have someone pick you up after I finish my work in the kitchen this afternoon?"

"Okay, that's it."

After a brief discussion on the time, He Yuzhu agreed to the job. After all, he had just received benefits from the factory, so he could be considered cooking for the public.

After saying hello to Director Yang and the others, He Yuzhu returned to the kitchen.

At the same time, the kitchen in the cafeteria had been almost cleaned up by Ma Hua and his men. After seeing He Yuzhu coming back, Ma Hua was the first to rush over.

"Master, how is it?" Ma Hua asked anxiously.

"Whatever? I didn't realize before that you have a talent for gossip."

"Gossip? What does gossip mean? Hey, Master, I'm asking what the factory director wants to see you about? Is he going to reward you?" Ma Hua muttered, but soon shook his head. Obviously, he was more concerned about whether the factory director would reward the master with something.

"Come on, if I hadn't told you today, I guess you wouldn't be able to work well. Yes, it's really good. The factory director and his men were very satisfied with the banquet today. In addition, the small kitchen has been doing well recently, so the factory director awarded me a ticket for a watch."

(End of this chapter)