Courtyard House: New Life, New Silly Zhu

Chapter 84

He Yuzhu knew nothing about the Jia family's affairs. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He was thinking about getting up early, going to the factory to get the letter of introduction, and marrying the wife he had been longing for.

The next day, as dawn broke, He Yuzhu got up, quickly tidied himself up, and went out.

As for He Yushui, He Yuzhu didn't pay any attention to her. It had already been agreed that she could sleep as long as she wanted today, and make herself something to eat after she woke up.

When He Yuzhu arrived at the cafeteria, the aunties who made noodles had already prepared them. Seeing He Yuzhu return, they all greeted him warmly.

He Yuzhu was more enthusiastic than usual today, and he was always smiling and talking to people, which puzzled the people in the cafeteria.

It wasn't until Master Ma, who was on good terms with him, arrived that everyone realized that He Yuzhu had actually gone to the countryside during the two days he had taken leave.

"Master He, what did you do in the countryside?" An older woman couldn't contain her curiosity and asked He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "Nothing much, just went to my girlfriend's house to meet her parents."

Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately began to murmur: "Master He, we all knew you had a girlfriend, but we didn't expect her to be from the countryside. With your background, why don't you find someone from the city? There are plenty of girls in the city."

Over the course of three months, everyone had gained a clear understanding of He Yuzhu's culinary skills. Not only did the factory leaders love his cooking, but many people outside the factory also appreciated his skills.

According to their understanding, He Yuzhu will definitely be able to become a level six chef in the future. At that time, his salary will be several tens of yuan, plus the money he earns from cooking banquets for others. In total, even if he doesn't earn a hundred, he will still earn more than eighty yuan.

However, given their circumstances, they found it incredible that he had chosen a girl from the countryside.

"Yes, Mr. He, I have a distant relative who's a city girl. Would you like to consider her?"

Seeing that the people in the cafeteria were saying increasingly outrageous things, Chef Ma, a veteran in the field, spoke up to stop them.

"Alright, alright, you people are worrying too much. Everyone knows Master He has a skill. Whether he marries someone from the city or the countryside, Master He is confident that he can make a good family."

Although everyone says that life in the countryside is better now and everyone has land, deep down, these people still have a deep prejudice against the countryside, so He Yuzhu did not blame them.

"I understand what everyone means, but you don't have to be like this. Although my girlfriend is from the countryside, she has a job in the city and is a saleswoman at a supply and marketing cooperative." He Yuzhu explained his girlfriend's situation.

"A sales clerk at the supply and marketing cooperative? Good heavens, isn't that one of the eight key personnel?" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Upon hearing the term "Eight Officials," some people were unfamiliar with it and quickly asked, "What are the Eight Officials? I've never heard anyone mention them before?"

"You didn't know that? A lot of people are talking about it now."

"Enough with the nonsense, just get to the point."

"The eight major job categories refer to ticket sellers, drivers, mail carriers, childcare workers, hairdressers, waiters/waitresses, sales clerks, and cooks."

Everyone suddenly realized that these were all legitimate and good jobs, either easy or offering extra benefits.

"If that's the case, then if Master He and his partner get together, wouldn't their family have two members who are both highly respected?" someone said, drawing envy from everyone present.

"Yes, Master He is lucky and has good judgment!"

These people praise the good and criticize the bad; they're so pragmatic.

"What do you mean by 'high-ranking official'? It's just an ordinary job, just making a living." He Yuzhu didn't sound arrogant or complacent.

Seeing that everyone was about to say something, He Yuzhu quickly changed the subject, saying, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's already this late, let's get back to work."

After the busy lunch break, He Yuzhu went to the canteen manager.

"Director, I have something I'd like to discuss with you," He Yuzhu said.

Director Zhang looked at He Yuzhu with suspicion: "What's wrong, Zhuzi? Didn't I just give you leave?"

"Director, it's like this, I took leave this week to visit my partner's family. My partner has already prepared a letter of introduction, and I'd like you to prepare one for me as well," He Yuzhu stated his purpose directly.

Director Zhang frowned and said, "Zhu Zi, you need to get this from Director Li."

He Yuzhu raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Does this letter of introduction really need to be issued by Director Li?"

Seeing He Yuzhu's expression, Director Zhang explained, "Yuzhu, I'm a director at the steel rolling mill, but in terms of rank, I'm just a lower-level official. Director Li, on the other hand, is a section-level cadre, so the letter of introduction is only valid if Director Li issues it."

"I see, thank you, Director Zhang, I understand." He Yuzhu nodded, although he didn't quite understand these things. But he knew that Director Zhang had no reason to lie to him, so after saying goodbye to Director Zhang, he went to find Director Li.

Director Li's office was located at the very back of the second floor. There were already people waiting at the door, and He Yuzhu, without thinking much about it, waited at the door as well.

It was quite a while before it was his turn to go in. Director Li was looking at some documents when he looked up, saw He Yuzhu, and said with a smile, "Master He, you've arrived. Please sit down and have a cup of tea."

"Director Li, there's no need to trouble yourself. I have something to discuss with you," He Yuzhu said.

Director Li smiled slightly and said, "Master He, please tell me what's wrong, and I will do my best to help you."

"That's how it is." He Yuzhu explained the situation. After listening, Director Li asked about the two people's circumstances and then looked for a letter of introduction in the drawer.

A moment later, Director Li handed He Yuzhu a letter of introduction and some tickets.

"Thank you, Director." He Yuzhu accepted the letter of introduction, but did not take the ticket.

Director Li handed the ticket to He Yuzhu and said, "Master He, you've often helped me entertain the leaders, and I remember all of that, so please don't be shy. This is just my way of showing my appreciation."

"I'm so sorry, thank you so much, Director Li." He Yuzhu said sincerely. He Yuzhu had seen that the coupons Director Li gave him were not in the envelope. These were the sugar coupons that He Yuzhu needed most.

The sugar coupons that Director Li gave were really timely. He Yuzhu could solve his food problem by relying on the steel mill's canteen, but he couldn't get any sugar coupons.

After leaving Director Li's office, He Yuzhu suddenly thought that since Director Li had given so much, would Director Yang, who benefited from entertaining professors every Saturday, also give some candy coupons?

Director Yang is now the workshop director of the steel rolling mill, in charge of the entire workshop's production, and wields considerable power.

Thinking of this, He Yu chuckled and turned to walk towards Director Yang's office.