A single man checks into a couples' room; his life of ease and comfort begins.

After returning to his dormitory, Hao Qiangzhuang didn't go back to the personnel department. He went straight to wash rice, cook, and then sat down at his computer desk to play some games.

There weren't many games back then.

We could only play cards. We played several rounds and were just about to stop when someone knocked on the door.

Hao Qiangzhuang walked over and opened the door. It was the head chef delivering lunch.

Hao Qiangzhuang quickly welcomed the head chef in, saying with a smile, "I'm here because I know you; otherwise, I wouldn't be receiving such good treatment."

When Hao Qiang said this, he was actually saying it to my head chef.

Without Hao Qiangzhuang, he would probably have been replaced as head chef long ago.

After setting out the food, the head chef tactfully took out a red envelope from his pocket, presented it with both hands, and said obsequiously, "Mr. Hao, this is a small token of my appreciation for you. I hope you won't find it too little."

Hao Qiangzhuang waved his hand and said with a smile, "I don't need the money. I've heard that seafood is delicious, and I've never tried it before!"

The head chef understood Hao Qiangzhuang's meaning and immediately nodded, saying, "I'm really sorry, it was my oversight. We've been serving the same dishes every day. Starting this afternoon, I'll change things up."

No matter what conditions Hao Qiangzhuang proposed, they wouldn't be considered excessive by the head chef, because the kitchen was so lucrative; the company had already expanded to over three thousand employees.

He only needs to deduct one cent from each person's food allowance, which amounts to three hundred a day, and nearly ten thousand a month.

This is based on the lowest possible calculation. Hao Qiangzhuang doesn't care about these figures because he doesn't need the money.

After the head chef replied, Hao Qiangqiang said with a smile, "Now that you're in the company, I'm protecting you, and no one dares to touch you. But I have to remind you, and I won't remind you a second time, that if the finance department gets involved, you won't have the good life you have now, where you're making tens of thousands a month in oil and fat."

The head chef understood Hao Qiangzhuang's meaning and immediately nodded, saying, "Thank you for the promotion, Mr. Hao. I certainly won't do anything reckless."

Hao Qiangzhuang nodded and said, "You're dealing with Wang Hui now. You two can discuss how to split the profits. Remember, don't go over that line. The company is going public next year. Don't let someone fire you before it's even listed."

Just as Hao Qiangqiang finished speaking, Wang Hui returned from get off work, turned the doorknob, and came in.

Seeing that things were not going well, the head chef immediately said, "Mr. Hao, please enjoy your meal. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Hao Qiangzhuang nodded and watched the head chef leave. Wang Hui walked to the low table, picked up a bowl, got the rice, came back, and poured the wine.

The two seemed to have something to say, but before they could speak, there was a knock on the door.

Wang Hui looked at Hao Qiangzhuang, waiting for him to speak. Hao Qiangzhuang wondered who had come to see him at noon: "The door isn't locked, come in."

The door was turned open, revealing Jin Shangwu and Zhang Ziyi, both with red and swollen eyes, as if they had just had a fight and suffered a great injustice.

Seeing their expression, Hao Qiangzhuang couldn't help but ask, "Have you eaten?"

Jin Shangwu shook his head blankly, his eyes unconsciously fixed on the low table. The aroma wafted into his nostrils, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Hao Qiangzhuang said, "If you haven't eaten, come in and eat with us!"

Seeing that Hao Qiangzhuang had extended an invitation, Wang Hui immediately got up to get bowls and chopsticks, and brought over two bowls of rice.

Although the low table is small, it can comfortably seat up to six people for a meal, and is just right for four.

After the two sat down, Zhang Ziyi kept stealing glances at Hao Qiangzhuang. The room was so warm, but it was unbearably cold outside.

Hao Qiangzhuang poured two glasses of wine, one for Jin Shangwu and one for Zhang Ziyi, and said with a smile, "You didn't even give me a heads-up about coming at noon. Now each of you can only have one bowl of rice, but the portions of dishes are generous, so please eat more."

Today I steamed a chicken and stir-fried a blood duck, which is quite a generous portion, and also had beef, mutton, and pig's trotters.

Jin Shangwu and Zhang Ziyi were already hungry and cold, and hadn't recovered yet, so they ate whatever they could find.

At this moment, apart from Wang Hui chewing slowly, the other three ate as if they hadn't eaten in a long time, finishing their meal in no time.

Hao Qiangzhuang tore off two chicken legs, giving one to Wang Hui and the other to Zhang Ziyi, saying, "You two are girls, so these chicken legs are for you."

Wang Hui lowered her head and ate slowly, while Zhang Ziyi wolfed down her food, which was completely out of character for her.

Hao Qiangzhuang did not stop Jin Shangwu from drinking. Instead, he said, "It's cold. One drink is enough for you. You have to go to work this afternoon. If you have a chance and a holiday, we can drink to our hearts' content."

Before Jin Shangwu could speak, Zhang Ziyi grabbed the wine glass in front of him and drank it all in one gulp. She said with a wry smile, "I'm not working, so I'll just drink with you to my heart's content today, Qiangzhuang-ge."

Zhang Ziyi deliberately shouted "Strong Brother" so that Wang Hui could hear it, because she had been rejected by Wang Hui during her job interview that day.

Hao Qiangzhuang looked at Wang Hui, who was engrossed in eating a chicken leg, and asked, "Have you finished Zhang Ziyi's onboarding procedures? Just arrange dormitory 202 for her."

At this moment, Wang Hui lowered her head very low. Before Wang Hui could speak, Zhang Ziyi raised her glass and said, "Brother Qiangzhuang, I'm sorry to trouble you. I didn't pass the interview. After having drinks with you at noon, I have to leave."

Hao Qiangzhuang looked at Wang Hui beside him and said, "What's going on now? Didn't I say in the meeting yesterday that as long as they are relatives or friends introduced by people in the company, we should lower the requirements and conditions?"

Wang Hui looked up at Hao Qiangzhuang with a bitter expression and said with difficulty, "I can't talk anymore. Zhang Ziyi doesn't even know all twenty-six letters of the alphabet."

Now it was Hao Qiangzhuang's turn to feel awkward. He glanced at Zhang Ziyi and asked, "Is that so?"

Zhang Ziyi nodded awkwardly, but wanted to seize another opportunity, saying, "I'm quick-witted, I can learn."

Hao Qiangzhuang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll give you a chance. If you can't learn it within half a month, just quit."

Upon hearing that there was an opportunity, Zhang Ziyi was determined to seize it. With a trembling heart and excited hands, she raised her glass and stood up, saying, "Brother Qiangzhuang, I will definitely work hard. If I can't learn it, I don't want any salary; I'll just pack my bags and leave."

Hao Qiangzhuang nodded, pointed to the computer desk, and said, "I have two computers there. You can come and continue studying after get off work if you have time, starting tomorrow when you begin your workday."

After finishing her meal, Wang Hui checked the time and said, "I'll go clock in first, you guys can chat slowly."

After Wang Hui left, Zhang Ziyi breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had escaped death.