The comeback begins in a courtyard house

"Director Li...you...why are you so agitated? I've only been away from work for two days. People who don't know better would think I haven't been here for ages. Director Li, is something wrong? If there is, please tell me. Please don't act like this, I'm a little scared."

Seeing Li Huaide's smiling face, Wei Yifeng immediately became alert.

Wei Yifeng had always been wary of this Director Li, after all, this guy was the kind of person who wouldn't do anything without a profit. The fact that he was so enthusiastic, especially the fawning look on his face just now, made Wei Yifeng feel that he had something more to offer.

"Brother Yifeng, what are you saying? It's too formal for us brothers to talk like that. Didn't I tell you to call me Brother Li? How come you forgot so quickly?"

Li Huaide patted Wei Yifeng's shoulder twice forcefully and said with a big smile.

"Hehehe! Brother Yifeng, it's not really anything important that you came to see me this time, it's just... sigh! Let me be frank, a few days ago you cooked two dishes at a small restaurant, and after you finished cooking you left, but you really put me in a difficult position. Do you remember that old man surnamed Wu? He's the one who came to see you."

As Li Huaide spoke, he secretly observed Wei Yifeng's expression. After he finished speaking, seeing the expression on Wei Yifeng's face, he was certain that he had not made a mistake in choosing the right person. The person he met at the small restaurant that day must be Wei Yifeng.

"That's right, Director Li... Brother Li, you wouldn't come and ambush me just because I cooked two dishes, would you? I just randomly picked out two dishes, you wouldn't make a big deal out of something like that, would you?"

Wei Yifeng was taken aback at first, then remembered and said with a smile.

"It's a small matter... You actually say it's a small matter? Do you know how I've been these past few days because of this little thing you're talking about? I don't understand how a fitter genius like you can also cook. Here's what we'll do: I'll have the kitchen prepare some ingredients for lunch today. Show me your skills and let me see how good you are. Then I'll tell you what this is all about."

Li Huaide kept everyone in suspense, not explaining why he was waiting for Wei Yifeng here today.

"Brother Li! What exactly do you want? You're acting all mysterious, like we're having a spy rendezvous. I can't keep things to myself, Brother Li. If you don't tell me, I definitely won't be able to concentrate on my work for half a day. Brother Li, stop keeping me in suspense. What is it you want to see me about?"

Seeing Li Huaide's mysterious demeanor, Wei Yifeng was very puzzled, wondering what he was up to.

"Hahaha! Brother Yifeng, don't worry, this is definitely a good thing. Would your brother ever harm you? It's settled then, see you at noon today. I'm going to go prepare some ingredients now."

In the end, Li Huaide did not tell Wei Yifeng the reason, but only told him not to forget before leaving in a hurry.

Watching Li Huaide's departing figure, Wei Yifeng shook his head helplessly, then stopped thinking about why, and walked towards the workshop.

For two consecutive days, Wei Yifeng had not come to work, and Qian Hongbai was very worried. After all, Wei Yifeng had told him that he couldn't come to work because of enemy agents. Those were enemy agents, ruthless killers! The safety of his precious apprentice became Qian Hongbai's biggest concern. But seeing Wei Yifeng lively and energetic, Qian Hongbai's tense mood vanished instantly.

Time passed quietly, and soon it was past ten o'clock in the morning. The time to meet Li Huaide was getting closer and closer. Just then, Li Huaide walked in from outside.

"Yifeng! I'm all ready, and I'm just waiting for you. Yifeng, let's go! I've already talked to Director Shang about how to be humble. Let's go back now. Today, you absolutely must show off your culinary skills, because it concerns your future destiny."

After saying that, Li Huaide grabbed Wei Yifeng's arm and dragged him out of the workshop.

Soon the two arrived at the small canteen. This time, it seemed that Li Huaide had made ample preparations. Inside, there were many ingredients laid out on the cutting board, which made Wei Yifeng sigh. No matter what era, there are people who starve to death and people who die from overeating.

"Yifeng, you must show off your skills today and not let our ingredients go to waste."

Seeing Li Huaide's determined gaze, Wei Yifeng knew he couldn't escape this time, so he stopped talking and started flexing his muscles.

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"Hmm...not bad...not bad...Brother Yifeng, I really didn't expect you to have such skills. It's absolutely delicious."

"Do you remember the other day when you cooked two dishes at the small restaurant? There were two elderly people eating with you. I won't lie to you, one of them, an old man surnamed Wu, is my brother-in-law. After learning that you were a worker at the steel mill, he went directly to my father-in-law's house and told him about you. He said he wanted to eat your cooking again, so he sent me to find you."

After tasting each dish, Li Huaide praised them highly and also revealed the purpose of his visit to Wei Yifeng.

"Brother Li, you made such a big fuss, and in the end it all turned out like this. Brother Li, if someone else had said this, I definitely wouldn't have agreed. After all, I'm just a fitter, not a professional cook. But you said it, Brother Li, so I can't refuse you. Please set a time, Brother Li, and I will not refuse."

Considering that he would be working for Li Huaide for the next twenty years, Wei Yifeng couldn't possibly refuse Li Huaide's request. Besides, Old Man Wu was his brother-in-law. If Li Huaide's father-in-law called the steel mill leaders and asked them to take him to U-o-a-place for a meal, would he be able to refuse?

"Good bro, you're a true friend! Here's what we'll do! I'll go back and discuss a time with my father-in-law. You can't stand me up then, okay? Eat...eat..."

When Li Huaide saw that Wei Yifeng had agreed to his request, he was very happy and immediately served Wei Yifeng a lot of food.

"Brother, what just happened? I don't have any other skills, just the resources I have in He Si'an. Here are some receipts, keep them safe, they'll come in very handy next year, then you'll know their purpose."

Wei Yifeng greatly admired Li Huaide in this respect. Although he was a bad person, he was still there. He would always give things to people, unlike Director Yang who only made empty promises. Look, here he is.