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Chapter 240: Banggeng’s Dignity Has a Price
The Banggeng issue is the biggest problem for Qin Huairu. She will never give up. After all, she still has an ace in her hand that has not been played.

This is what makes Qin Huairu so strong compared to ordinary people. Most people will have no idea what to do when they encounter a difficult problem, but Qin Huairu has plenty of ways to solve the problem.

"Moral model" Yi Zhonghai, "big villain" Sha Zhu, "no descendants" Xu Damao, and "dedicated to the public" street director, all helped Qin Huairu, so she and Banggeng were so picky about their work.

Qin Huairu didn't care about Xu Damao's helplessness because she had already decided to use her ultimate move.

In fact, Qin Huairu has always been very conflicted, because she clearly knows what taking this step means. It may be difficult for her to maintain her image as a good wife and mother, and she can only follow in Liu Lan's footsteps and be despised by others.

It is said that the evil mother-in-law Jia Zhang favors boys over girls. In fact, Qin Huairu has the same idea. For the sake of her son Banggeng, Qin Huairu is willing to do anything.

Before going to work, Qin Huairu dressed up simply and changed into clothes that she didn't usually wear. Under the surprised gaze of her evil mother-in-law, Jia Zhang, she left home to go to work.

Of course, Jia Zhang knew what Qin Huairu was doing, and they had a certain tacit understanding after years of getting along. However, looking at Qin Huairu's lonely back, Jia Zhang sighed painfully in her heart.

Qin Huairu went directly to the steel mill's office building and knocked on the door of an office on the third floor. After opening the door, he was met with the gaze of a lustful ghost.
After an unknown amount of time, Qin Huairu left the office building with a rosy face. She did not go to the workshop to work because Director Li allowed her to go home and rest.

Qin Huairu did not go home directly, but came to the door of the cinema where Banggeng often hung out, and sure enough, she saw her good-for-nothing son Banggeng.

Bang Geng was also a little surprised by his mother's arrival. He ran over without any psychological burden and said in a complaining tone, "Mom, why are you here?"

"I want to tell you something!"

"Huh? Just say it here if you have something to say!" Feeling the inquiring gazes of his friends, Banggeng felt a little annoyed and angry.

"It's about your work. Are you sure you want to talk about it here?"

"Ah? I've found a job? That's great!"

How could Banggeng not be surprised? He had known for a long time that he would be sent to the countryside to work, and he regretted his original willfulness very much. If he had known that he would still be arranged to work in the countryside, he would definitely not be picky and not work hard.

Qin Huairu tried to avoid the main issues and explained the complicated relationship with Director Li. Bang Geng guessed what was going on and did not overreact as Qin Huairu expected. Instead, he looked at Qin Huairu with surprise.

"Mom, you have such a strong connection, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Seeing her son Banggeng's unusual behavior, Qin Huairu was suddenly stunned. "Banggeng, don't you hate it most when I have contact with other people?"

"Mom, I'm disgusted by your association with incompetent people like Sha Zhu. A high-ranking official like Director Li is different!"

"Uh" Qin Huairu now understood everything her son Banggeng was thinking. She sighed secretly and said nothing more.

Qin Huairu brought Bang Geng to meet Director Li. Bang Geng immediately said to Director Li in a flattering manner, "Uncle Li, thank you for helping me find such a good job!

I will definitely repay your kindness!"

"Haha, Bang Geng, please don't be so formal with me!

Given the relationship between your mother and me, I actually treat you as my own son!
If you encounter any trouble at the towel factory in the future, come back and tell your uncle!

Uncle, I will definitely support you!"

"Thank you uncle!"

The big leader and his wife have returned to Beijing, and Suning has resumed his life of frequently visiting the big leader's home. In fact, in the past few years, Suning has often taken time to travel to the south to visit the big leader and his wife, and bring them some local specialties from Beijing.

It was originally an insignificant emotional investment, but it turned out that Suning was really conscientious, and the leader and his wife were delighted.

Suning came to the leader's house as usual, but found that there was already a guest in their house, You Fengxia, whom he had not seen for a long time. Suning looked at the somewhat unfamiliar man next to him and guessed that this was the legendary Liu Chuanzhi.

"Zhu Zi, come here quickly! We were just talking about you!"

"Oh? Uncle, what did you say about me?
Hello, Manager You! Is this your husband?

“Haha, yes!

Master He, I am You Fengxia’s husband Liu Chuanzhi, nice to meet you!

Suning's Liu Chuanzhi extended his hands and shook hands as a greeting, then sat down next to him.

"Mr. Liu, you're welcome!"

"Zhu Zi, Feng Xia and Chuan Zhi just told me that they want to invite you to work back at the restaurant!

what do you think? "

"Huh? Uncle, Manager You, I'm now the canteen director of the steel mill.

It’s really not suitable to go out for part-time work like before!
To be honest, when I quit my job at the restaurant a few years ago, workers at the steel mill reported me for having a part-time job!

So, I really can’t help you!”

"Master He, the situation at the restaurant is really bad right now!

We're already at the point where we can't even pay our employees, and we hope you can lend a hand and help the restaurant!"

"Manager You, it's really impossible to go back to the restaurant!" Suning shook his head again and rejected You Fengxia's invitation.

You Fengxia was very disappointed with Suning's rejection. She exchanged a glance with Liu Chuanzhi, then suddenly came up with an idea. "Master He, I remember you have an apprentice named Ma Hua. Why don't you let him work at the restaurant?"

“Yeah! There’s nothing wrong with Ma Hua’s cooking skills!

But he is now the head chef of a canteen in a steel mill. How much can your restaurant offer him?"

"Master He, the restaurant is offering Ma Hua 60 yuan a month. What do you think?"

"Haha, not so good!
Now the salary of MCA working in the steel mill is 58 yuan.

There's really no need to go back and forth like this!"

"Huh?" You Fengxia also felt that it was not very attractive.

"Manager You, there's absolutely no problem with Ma Hua's cooking skills. They're at least 70% of my level!

It's impossible for him to work part-time under the current circumstances, so if you really want to hire him, you should transfer his work relationship to your restaurant."

"Hmm! Master He, your consideration makes sense!

It’s just that it’s hard to give him too high a salary!”

“That’s good!
If your restaurant can offer Ma Hua 68 dollars a month, I will accept your invitation on his behalf."

You Fengxia valued Suning's cooking skills more than anything else. Given the current situation, she could only invite Suning's apprentice, Ma Hua. Upon hearing Suning's request on Ma Hua's behalf, You Fengxia agreed out of respect for Suning. Sixty-eight yuan was a high salary, but You Fengxia was a smart person. She knew that if Ma Hua were invited to the restaurant, Suning, as Ma Hua's apprentice, would certainly not ignore it.

After You Fengxia and her husband Liu Chuanzhi left, the leader looked at Su Ning and smiled, "Zhu Zi, are you worried about something?"

"Well! Uncle, the situation is still complicated.

There's really no need to take such a risk for such a small thing!"

"Then why did you agree to let your apprentice go?

In this case, won’t I still be entangled with you?”

"Uncle, if Ma Hua wants to improve his cooking skills, he must make more formal dishes. Occasional banquets like those at the steel mill are no longer meaningful!"

“Moreover, I feel that this chaotic situation will not last long, and perhaps one day individuals will be allowed to run businesses.

I thought I could take this opportunity to take back the management rights of the restaurant.

So, let Ma Hua go to work in the restaurant now and then take in more apprentices!
When the market is finally open, we will be prepared and won’t be in a rush!"

"Haha, it turns out you're the one who looks three steps ahead!
"When it comes to policy, you're already thinking about what's going to happen after the policy is even finalized!"

"Haha, uncle, do you think I'm worrying too much?"

"No! You thought it through very well! I support you!"

"Uncle, my idea is to open a catering business all over the world once the policy is liberalized.

Wherever there are Chinese people, there must be a Chinese restaurant opened by me!"

"Ah? Zhuzi, are you so ambitious?"

"Haha, this isn't really ambition, is it? It's just an ideal at best!"

"Hmm! Ambition or ideal!

Zhuzi, as long as the policy allows, you can go for it without hesitation! ” The senior leaders were very supportive of Suning’s idea.

The next day at work, Suning and Ma Hua discussed the job exchange. Ma Hua showed no objection to Suning's idea.

"Master, I can work anywhere!"

"Well! After you go to the restaurant, your salary will increase by ten dollars, which means sixty-eight dollars a month."

"Ah? Salaries will continue to increase?" Ma Hua was suddenly surprised. After all, married men have to face the problem of supporting their families.

"Haha, look at how useless you are!

Ten more dollars makes you so happy!"

"Hey, Master, isn't this a pleasant surprise?"

"Ma Hua, when you go to the restaurant this time, try not to get involved in the specific business operations!"

"Master, I understand!"

“Also, I’d like to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit a few more apprentices with culinary talent.

There is no limit to the number of people, the more the better!

I will take care of the apprentices' wages, without using the restaurant's public account!"

"Master, I don't think this is necessary!
It’s already great that we’re willing to teach them cooking, there’s no need to pay them.”

"Ma Hua, the apprenticeship matter is very important to my future plans!
You can't be careless at all, you must pay the salary!
You should also pay more attention to the character of your apprentices and try to avoid employing those with bad intentions."

"Yes! Master, I understand!"

After explaining the matter with Ma Hua, Suning smiled silently. He was just worrying about how to recruit more apprentices when You Fengxia came to him on her own initiative.

Suning has been thinking about what will happen after the policy is opened for a long time. Although he does not like the catering industry very much, he has to admit that the catering industry was the first to be opened and was also the most suitable industry for him at the beginning.

If Suning wants to develop in the catering industry, it must have suitable chefs. It is difficult for just himself and Ma Hua to do it.

After Ma Hua left the steel rolling mill canteen, Suning handed the canteen over to Fatty. Although Fatty's character was not very good, his cooking skills were still very good, and Suning did not need Fatty's loyalty. It was absolutely impossible for him to "backstab" himself like in the original drama.

Director Li used his connections to arrange for Banggeng to work as a purchasing agent at the Beijing Towel Factory. This was a top-notch job and a formal official job.

When the uncle Yi Zhonghai heard about Bang Geng's incident, he was also a little shocked. He looked at Qin Huairu with a complicated expression, but did not say anything.

There is no wall that is impenetrable. Bang Geng went to and from get off work every day with a proud look on his face, as if he had become a successful person in the nearby streets. Coupled with Jia Zhang's open boasting, the neighbors in the courtyard soon knew the reason behind the incident.

Qin Huairu really wanted to stop Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng from showing off. After all, she still cared a lot about her reputation. But when she saw Banggeng talking about "Uncle Li" all the time, Qin Huairu could only sigh and bear the pain alone.

The news that Qin Huairu followed in Liu Lan's footsteps and became Director Li's lover quickly spread throughout the steel rolling mill and the courtyard, and of course Suning also heard about it.

But Suning was just a little surprised and no longer took the matter too seriously. This incident fully demonstrated that Qin Huairu was a woman who did not know how to be satisfied and could be described as having insatiable desires.

In this life, Qin Huairu is much more comfortable than in the original drama because her uncle Yi Zhonghai has been promoted to deputy director of the steel rolling mill. However, it still cannot satisfy the desires of her family, so she chooses this dead end.

Su Ning felt a little sad about Qin Huairu's choice, but she no longer paid attention to it. After all, her life was her own, and she was not a god. There was really no need for her to waste her time and energy on such an unknown person.

When Xu Damao learned that Qin Huairu and Director Li had a relationship, he immediately changed his attitude towards Qin Huairu's family and often asked Qin Jingru to come to Qin Huairu's house to build relationships.

Cornmeal was no longer acceptable, so Xu Damao's gifts became white flour and rice, just to get Qin Huairu to whisper in Director Li's ear so that he could continue to be promoted.

These newcomers are not like Suning who has a God's perspective. They don't know that this is their last carnival, and they are still tossing and turning.

Suning looked at these clowns jumping up and down, and sneered unconsciously. He suddenly realized that jumping out of that magical courtyard might be the most correct decision he had ever made.

Thinking about my life now, it is really very comfortable. Not only do I have two healthy sons and one daughter, but my Suning business is also flourishing on all three fronts.

One line is Lou Xiao'e from Hong Kong. Although her specific situation is unknown now, Suning still believes that her own interests will be affected after the opening up. At least she has a biological son in Hong Kong!

The second line is the apprentice Ma Hua, who has now been arranged by Suning to work in the restaurant. He is diligently training his own chef apprentice, waiting for the call from his master Suning.

The third line is Suning’s job in a steel rolling mill. Although there is not much future in it, his current job is enough to support his family.

(End of this chapter)