Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

He Daqing nodded in response.

He Daqing then went to the kitchen, found an enamel mug, put in some tea leaves, brewed a cup of hot tea, pulled up a stool, and leaned against the wall to rest quietly.

It was still early before lunchtime, and He Daqing only got to work after the dishes were on the cutting board.

The kitchen has a clear division of labor, and He Daqing will not do kitchen help work unless it is particularly busy.

A chef who makes a living through his skills has to maintain a certain air about him. Besides, if He Daqing does all the work by himself, what use are the kitchen helpers?

You can't do things that would ruin someone's livelihood.

He took a small sip of hot tea, which dispelled much of the chill. He breathed a sigh of relief and enjoyed the rare moment of leisure.

"Master He, you've arrived very early today."

Master Zhao and Master Lu haven't arrived yet.

Liu Wu, the kitchen helper, wiped the water off his hands and went to He Daqing's side to say ingratiatingly.

There are three head chefs in the second canteen. He Daqing has the best cooking skills, the most seniority, and the greatest prestige. He is showing signs of becoming the head of the entire canteen.

He Daqing could see right through Liu Wu's little scheme.

However, he has no plans to take on any apprentices at the moment, he said simply.

"Xiao Liu, just say what's on your mind."

Stop beating around the bush, it annoys me.

Seeing that He Daqing was getting impatient, Liu Wu didn't dare to be negligent and quickly put on a smiling face and replied softly.

"Master He, I have a relative who just lost her husband, you see..."

Before Liu Wu could finish speaking, He Daqing raised his hand to interrupt him.

"That's enough. During work hours, you should focus on your work and not talk about things outside of work."

The factory workers are waiting for lunch, so hurry back home.

He Daqing was somewhat annoyed.

Not only are they all meddling in other people's business, but they also keep trying to introduce him to widows.

Everyone assumes he has a special connection with the widow, right?

"Master He, Master He, please don't be angry. I just said something out of the blue. Please don't take it to heart."

Liu Wu waved his hands repeatedly in apology and disappeared from He Daqing's sight in a flash.

Back at his workstation, the other kitchen helpers all looked at Liu Wu with smiles on their faces.

That kid always tries to do unorthodox things, but he's finally met his match today.

Liu Wu was not discouraged; his mind remained sharp.

He Daqing refused because he hadn't yet witnessed the formidable nature of the White Widow.

That graceful figure even made a young man like Liu Wu, who was not yet twenty, feel restless.

Not to mention widowers like He Daqing who have been widowed for several years.

Once they meet, it's like dry tinder igniting a raging fire, completely out of control.

When the time comes, Liu Wu will have made a good recommendation, and he'll be able to easily become an apprentice and learn the craft.

Let those blockheads laugh.

When Liu Wu becomes the head chef, they'll have their day to cry.

On the other side, He Daqing leaned against the wall, closing his eyes to rest.

After being provoked by Yan Bugui and Liu Wu, He Daqing's anger burned even brighter.

He was single in his past life and died with resentment before he could find a girlfriend. In this life, he hasn't touched a woman for several years and feels increasingly uneasy, always wanting to find an outlet to vent his frustration.

Food and sex are human nature; it's better to guide than to block. He Daqing understood that some things should indeed be put on the agenda.

Finding a woman is fine, but abandoning everything is absolutely unacceptable.

Judging that it was about time, the two master chefs came to the kitchen, and He Daqing had to get busy.

Lunch consisted of two meat dishes and one vegetable dish. The vegetable dish was spicy and sour cabbage and boiled radish, while the meat dish was minced meat and eggplant.

While large-pot cooking may not be as refined as cooking in a small kitchen, it requires just as much skill.

Making a dish look good with limited ingredients is no easy task.

Just flipping the large ladle is hard work; you can't stir dozens of kilograms of vegetables without enough strength.

Fortunately, thanks to the original owner's excellent muscle memory, He Daqing managed to complete the task successfully after some effort.

After finishing everything, He Daqing made himself a serving of minced meat and eggplant, boiled radish, and two steamed buns. He went outside the kitchen, intending to find a quiet place to enjoy it.

Suddenly, a beautiful figure flashed before my eyes, and a gentle voice rang out.

"Excuse me, comrade, do you know where Liu Wu from the second canteen is?"

He Daqing looked up and saw a woman around thirty years old, wearing a gray cloth long gown that accentuated her proud chest, with graceful hip curves and a beautiful face, smiling and talking to him.

Meeting those shimmering eyes, a string in He Daqing's mind suddenly snapped open, and a fiery feeling surged into his heart.

Damn!

He Daqing knew all too well that his destined calamity was about to strike.

[Ding! Check-in system activated!]

[Host He Daqing's binding complete.]

[New Player Rewards: One cubic meter of space, basic gene enhancement potion]

[Check-in reward: 20,000 yuan and ten White Rabbit milk candies.]

He Daqing's gaze froze, and a thousand galloping horses raced through his mind.

What a White Widow! The system was so surprised it popped up.

Cheats may be late, but they will never be absent.

Now He Daqing felt even more confident.

"Comrade... Comrade..."

Seeing He Daqing standing there in a daze, the woman continued to call out softly.

"Hello comrade, Liu Wu is in the kitchen. You can see him by going there yourself."

After saying that, He Daqing turned around and tried to slip away.

This woman is quite cunning; getting involved with her would be a huge problem. It's best to leave now.

Besides, He Daqing was busy getting familiar with the system.

The woman stepped aside to block He Daqing's path, her eyes slightly panicked, like a frightened fawn, which easily aroused people's protective instincts.

"Comrade, my name is Bai Zhan, and I've come to the steel rolling mill to look for relatives."

I don't know anyone here, could you take me there?

The White Widow was indeed a master of manipulation; her pitiful appearance was so convincing that even He Daqing, who knew her true nature, couldn't help but feel compassion.

"Lust is a double-edged sword." He Daqing forced himself to calm down and was about to escape when a voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Master He, Aunt Bai, you're both here."

Liu Wu rushed over and said with a smile.

He Daqing frowned, all his goodwill towards Widow Bai vanished.

"Xiao Liu, your relative needs to talk to you."

I have something to do, so please get out of the way.

He Daqing's tone was cold and impatient.

The two of them were clearly conspiring together, one after the other, and He Daqing didn't like being schemed against.

"Master He, I'm new to Beijing and don't know the rules. Please forgive me if I do anything wrong."

The white widow leaned forward, revealing her fair collarbone, making her breasts even more clearly visible and alluring.

The White Widow was very good at dealing with men; every smile and frown was captivating, making it hard for men to feel angry.

Chapter 3 Special Kitchen

"I'm just a cook, there's nothing to be proud of."

"Get out of my way."

He Daqing ruthlessly walked past the white widow and left the place.

The falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is heartless. No matter how tender and gentle the widow was, she could not withstand the heart of her beloved who was as hard as iron.

Once He Daqing was out of sight, Widow Bai, her face as cold as ice, rebuked him, "What are you doing out here?"

"With such a rush, nothing can be accomplished."

The White Widow almost seized the initiative, but unfortunately, Liu Wu, that incompetent teammate, jumped out at the wrong time, ruining the atmosphere and letting He Daqing escape.

"Aunt Bai, I was worried about you too."

You don't know that He Daqing is usually a very impulsive person, if...

Liu Wu knew he had messed up, but he still refused to admit his mistake.

"Never mind, there will be plenty of opportunities later."

Take your time, there's no rush.

The white widow quickly regained her composure, offered Liu Wu a few words of comfort, and then turned and left.

The white widow had recently lost her husband, and with no source of income and three children to support, she was under immense pressure.

Previously, her husband doted on her, and the widow rarely worked in the fields, making it unrealistic for her to support her children on her own.