Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 12 Opportunity
Ever since the conflict with Yi Zhonghai, Yan Jiecheng's relationship with his family has become much colder, and he even cooks his meals alone.

As time goes by, the end of the year is getting closer.

At this time, the whole city was covered in white snow, and the roadsides were also piled with snow.

Early in the morning, Yan Jiecheng came to the cafeteria, made tea for the chef, and then started to get busy.

Not long after, Shao Weiming also arrived, and the two chatted casually.

"Jie Cheng, what kind of benefits can we give out during this Chinese New Year?"

"I guess it's the same old three things, just flour, pork, and peanuts."

"Okay, Jie Cheng, from the sound of your voice, why do you think these things are not worthy of your approval?"

"That's not the case. By the way, when we go to Master's house to pay New Year's greetings, we'll go together."

"Okay, let's just go there on the first day of the new year like every year?"

……

While the two were chatting, Liu Haining also came to the kitchen.

"Jiecheng, Weiming, come to the backyard for a moment."

When the three of them arrived at the backyard, Liu Haining covered his hands with his hands and sighed and said.

"You've been with me for a while now, and you can handle things on your own. After the New Year's Eve, Chef Wang from the cafeteria will retire, and the position will be open. Who of you wants to go?"

Among the ten canteens in the steel rolling mill, the work in nine of them is the most tiring.

Canteen No. 9 is close to the training ground and the transportation department, and most of the people who eat there are from the Security Department and the Transportation Department.

Most of the people in the Security Department live in the factory, so dinner is served in Canteen No. 9.

This results in Canteen No. 9 closing almost an hour later than other canteens.

However, if I could be transferred to Canteen No. 9, I could become a squad leader and my salary would increase significantly.

This is definitely an opportunity for both of them.

"Master, let Brother Ming go. Brother Ming entered the factory earlier than me. Besides, I want to learn from you for a while longer."

"No, no, no, let Jie Cheng go. Jie Cheng is smart and his skills are more solid than mine. He will be able to hold his own."

……

Liu Haining was very pleased to see that the relationship between the two was not affected by this position.

"Okay, both of you stop arguing. I haven't finished what I'm saying yet. As for me, I'm going to leave the steel mill soon. There will be a position available by then."

Yan Jiecheng and Shao Weiming hurriedly asked when they heard that their master was leaving.

"Master, why are you leaving?"

"Yes, Master?"

Seeing the concerned faces of his two apprentices, Liu Haining felt warm in his heart and immediately said with a smile.

"Haha, it's a good thing. As you know, I only have one son. He was assigned to Tianjin last year and now he has settled down in Tianjin. So I applied to the factory, hoping to be transferred there. Now there is finally some progress, and he will probably be able to leave in April."

"Now it depends on which of you two is willing to go to the Ninth Canteen? Who is willing to stay?"

Yan Jiecheng and Shao Weiming had always had a good relationship, so for a moment neither of them was too embarrassed to speak up. So the decision was handed over to Liu Haining.

"Master, there's no choice here. I'll listen to you."

"Yes, Master, you arrange it."

Liu Haining was also reluctant to make this decision. Although the two positions had similar salaries, the Sixth Canteen was more familiar to the two of them and it would be easier for them to gain a foothold.

If the other one fails to gain a foothold in the Ninth Canteen and does not do well, he will easily be blamed.

"How about this, let's draw lots. This way you won't have to push it around, and it'll be fair to everyone."

After saying that, Liu Haining took out a match, put it in his hand, and fiddled with it back and forth. "Those who draw the match go to Canteen Nine, and those who don't go to Canteen Six. Weiming goes first."

After drawing lots, the final result was that Yan Jiecheng went to Canteen No. 9, while Shao Weiming stayed in Canteen No. 6.

"Okay, now that the result has been decided, you should all work hard on your own. Don't talk nonsense before things are finalized."

"I understand, master."

After returning to the kitchen, Yan Jiecheng and Shao Weiming worked very hard as if they had been injected with chicken blood, which made everyone in the kitchen very surprised.

"Hey, what's wrong with them? Why are they so enthusiastic?"

"Exactly. Even though I usually work very hard, I've never worked this hard. I actually had fun while working. It's really interesting."

"You think they're going to find wives?"

"They are both of this age, but they can't be found at the same time, right?"

……

As everyone in the kitchen discussed, Yan Jiecheng and Shao Weiming realized that they were a little complacent, so they quickly restrained their expressions.

Because today is the last day, after lunch, everyone worked together to clean up and wait for the factory to distribute benefits.

The benefits are still the same three things, and all employees receive the same: one pound of flour, half a pound of pork, and one pound of peanuts.

Yan Jiecheng carried his things, said hello to his colleagues and rushed home.

When they arrived at the entrance of the alley, Yan Jiecheng saw Jiefang, Jie Kuang and Jie Di playing at the entrance of the alley.

"Brother, you are back."

At this time, there were already children in the alley holding firecrackers and setting them off everywhere. Given Yan's father's personality, he naturally would not waste this money.

Seeing Jiefang, Jie Kuang's face was full of envy. Yan Jiecheng took out a dollar from his pocket and handed it to Jiefang.

"Second brother, go buy two strings of firecrackers, one for you and your brother, and use the remaining money to buy some snacks for Jie Di."

"Thank you, brother."

Looking at the three brothers and sisters jogging towards the supply and marketing cooperative, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but laugh.

As soon as Yan Jiecheng entered the yard with his things, he saw Yan's father standing at the door like a door god.

As a teacher, Mr. Yan had already gone on holiday. Naturally, there were no New Year benefits, so he could only wait and see if he could get some free stuff.

Seeing Yan's father's look, Yan Jiecheng still felt a little bit reluctant, but he didn't lack that thing anyway.

So he handed the thing in his hand to Yan's father.

"Dad, this is the New Year's benefit from the factory. Take it back and add some food to your family."

Ever since the last incident, although Yan Jiecheng still handed in the eight yuan every month on time, he never had a meal at home again.

The words between father and son were very few and their relationship had reached freezing point.

At this time, Yan's father also realized that he had gone too far and could not blame his eldest son.

After taking the things, Yan's father said with a complicated expression.

"Jie Cheng, tomorrow is Chinese New Year, remember to come home early for dinner."

After saying this, Yan's father carefully observed Yan Jiecheng's expression.

Yan Jiecheng's mood was also very complicated at the moment. He had to accept it. What his adoptive father did was really heartbreaking.

I don't want to accept it, but seeing the look on Yan's father's face, I feel a little bit uncomfortable.

After hesitating for a long time, Yan Jiecheng finally said this.

"Got it, Dad. I'll go there early tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)