Courtyard House: In this life, I have a new home!

32

"Qin Jingru, if there's a next time, I'll get Yang Yuande out of the steel mill."

Yang Yuande's hand trembled, and he quickly grabbed Qin Jingru, winking at her with his eyes, and hurriedly said, "Brother Fang, it won't happen again, I'll explain it to Jingru later."

"Brother Fang, I'm sorry."

Qin Jingru also apologized. No matter how much she cared about her cousin relationship, she couldn't abandon her man's livelihood.

Seeing that Fang Chengxuan didn't intend to say anything more, Yang Yuande pulled Qin Jingru to her feet and said, "Brother Fang, we're leaving now. You can rest."

After the two of them left the house.

Fang Chengxuan lowered his eyelids, concealing the cold glint in his eyes. After a few seconds, he composed himself and got up to wash.

tomorrow.

He squinted, then closed his eyes.

Early the next morning.

After washing his face, Fang Chengxuan pushed his bicycle out to work. Along the way, Yang Yuande tried to start a conversation to liven up the atmosphere, but Fang Chengxuan, who used to nod and respond, was now expressionless and indifferent.

Yang Yuande's heart sank. He wanted to say something, but after opening his mouth, he swallowed his words back.

morning.

In the canteen, everyone had finished breakfast and was preparing lunch. As usual, He Yuzhu took out some peanuts and made a plate of cold dishes, swinging his legs back and forth with a relaxed expression.

Fang Chengxuan glanced at the person in the corner, his face darkening.

Seeing his expression, He Yuzhu became even more excited, swaying his body more enthusiastically and humming a little tune, acting very arrogantly.

Just then.

Factory Director Li was walking past with a leader in a Zhongshan suit when he heard music coming from the kitchen and frowned.

"We're busy right now, how come someone has so much free time?"

The leader peeked into the kitchen.

Factory Director Li looked a little embarrassed. "This matter... has something to do with Factory Director Yang, so I can't really say."

"Is it related to Lao Yang?"

The leader lifted the curtain and went in. Everyone in the kitchen was busy; even when someone came in, they only glanced up briefly before continuing their work.

"Director Li."

Fang Chengxuan saw Factory Director Li come in with others, and then glanced at the man with an unusual aura in front of him.

"This is a leader from above."

"Hello, boss."

Fang Chengxuan greeted him.

The leader glanced at Fang Chengxuan, then turned his gaze to He Yuzhu, his brows furrowing: "Who is this guy? Everyone else is busy as bees, and he's just sitting there acting like a big shot?"

Fang Chengxuan followed the leader's gaze and glanced over.

He Yuzhu sat with his legs crossed, chewing on peanuts. When Director Li and the other leaders arrived, he didn't even lift his buttocks.

Fang Chengxuan sneered inwardly.

That idiot, he's got a death wish.

"He Yuzhu, get up and lend a hand."

Fang Chengxuan lowered his voice, which carried a commanding tone.

He Yuzhu snorted, slowly tossed another peanut into his mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and then said, "Director Yang said it himself, that I should be transferred to the kitchen."

"Fang Chengxuan, do you dare to let me live? If I injure my hand again, can you take responsibility? How will you explain it to Director Yang?"

Fang Chengxuan's smile froze, and his expression darkened.

Seeing his expression only fueled He Yuzhu's enthusiasm, and he grinned, "Fang Chengxuan, so what if you're the cafeteria manager?"

"You think you're in charge of the kitchen? That depends on whether Director Yang agrees or not. I'm just sitting here doing nothing, what can you do to me?"

As he spoke, he rolled his eyes, glanced at Director Li and the leaders beside him, and sneered, "Don't think you can turn the world upside down just because you've gotten close to Director Li."

"You got this job in the kitchen because Factory Director Yang gave the go-ahead. If you're so capable, get Factory Director Li to stand up for you, and see if Factory Director Yang doesn't kick you out of the steel rolling mill!"

He Yuzhu's demeanor showed that he didn't take anyone seriously at all.

Fang Chengxuan's chest heaved slightly, and he forced a lukewarm smile onto his face, as if he couldn't do anything about He Yuzhu.

Factory Director Li glanced at He Yuzhu and coldly said, "Factory Director Yang is the director, and I'm just a deputy. I wouldn't dare to manage your people. You can rest now."

The leader next to him was also heaving his chest, gritting his teeth, giving He Yuzhu a deep look, and then turning away.

After the others had gone far away.

Fang Chengxuan turned his head, glanced at He Yuzhu, and chuckled softly.

He Yuzhu is stupid, but he stubbornly refuses to admit it.

Today's events didn't require him to speak to Director Li or dig a pit step by step—He Yuzhu dug the pit himself, jumped in, and even dragged Director Yang down with him.

the other side.

Factory Director Li followed the leader out, apologizing as they went, and casually added, "Sir, these are just a few individuals; most people in the steel rolling mill are fine."

"He Yuzhu had an injury on his hand, and Director Yang was just being kind by transferring him to the kitchen."

"Besides, He Yuzhu has always been Director Yang's man. Although he caused some trouble before, we're all from the same factory, and unity is the most important thing. We can't let one person make the factory a mess."

"Please don't take it to heart, sir. We will manage the people well and won't let anyone have any complaints about this."

The leader snorted coldly.

The image of the kitchen staff working busily flashed through my mind, and my anger subsided a little.

He calmed down and asked around about He Yuzhu.

You don't know until you ask, and once you do, you find out a whole bunch of messy things.

Why is this kind of person still kept in the steel rolling mill? Are they just going to let him stay in the kitchen, doing nothing and enjoying a life of leisure?

The leader gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger, and walked toward Director Yang's office.

Factory Director Li glanced at the scene and a slight twitch appeared on his lips.

Not long after, Liu Lan returned from her shopping trip and approached Fang Chengxuan, whispering gossip, "Manager Fang, have you heard? Factory Director Yang got a scolding!"

"Also, the leader publicly reprimanded He Yuzhu, saying that the steel rolling mill didn't want such an unmotivated worker, and fired him on the spot."

After Liu Lan finished speaking, she glanced around and lowered her voice even further: "Manager Fang, was this something you and...that person did?"

Fang Chengxuan didn't even lift his eyelids, glancing at her: "Go ask your man. Also, even if you want to keep this to yourself, you have to swallow it, understand?"

Liu Lan's eyes widened, and she quickly covered her mouth, muttering, "I understand, I understand!"

The voice just fell.

A man entered through the kitchen door, spotted He Yuzhu munching on peanuts in the corner, and sneered, "He Yuzhu, you're fired. Get out of the steel mill right now!"

He Yuzhu was instantly furious.

"What? You fired me? Are you kidding me? I was put in here by Factory Director Yang. I didn't do anything wrong, I didn't slack off, why are you firing me?"

He roared until his face turned red and his neck bulged, looking like he was about to start a fight.

The messenger shrank back in fright, gritting his teeth as he said, "Hmph, you still have the nerve to say that? Did Director Yang send you to the kitchen to just sit around and do nothing?"

"The leaders came to inspect today, and you dared to act all high and mighty in front of them, making Factory Director Yang get scolded for ages. If not you, who should be fired?"

"Anyway, you've been fired, believe it or not is up to you."

He Yuzhu stared at the man, then suddenly turned to Fang Chengxuan: "Fang Chengxuan, did you ask him to come and put on an act with me? Let me tell you, I'm sick of this kind of trick!"

"I'm going to see Factory Director Yang. Let's see how you explain yourself then!"

He Yuzhu stormed out of the kitchen. He was still confused about the situation and didn't know how big of a fuss things had gotten.

He went there arrogantly, but returned dejected, pointing at Fang Chengxuan and yelling, "Fang Chengxuan, what the hell did you do?!"

Fang Chengxuan tidied up his things, glanced at him, and slowly walked to the sink to wash his hands.

"What?"

"Everyone says you're not very bright, but you don't believe them. Who is it that makes Director Li want to be with you? I'm asking you to do some proper work, and you still think you're so great. Whose fault is that?"

Fang Chengxuan glanced towards the kitchen door.

Seeing a pair of leather shoes quietly parked by the door, I knew what was going on.

He snorted coldly: "I've worked diligently as the manager in the kitchen, afraid of doing something wrong and getting scolded by Director Yang, or being talked about behind my back. After all, I was trained by him."

"And you?"

Normally you just huddle in the corner acting like a big shot, and nobody cares. But when Factory Director Li brings his superiors over for a stroll, I try to smooth things over for you. And then you immediately start saying, "Factory Director Yang told me to do this and that."

Are you trying to bully me?

You're utterly hopeless; all the good intentions Director Yang had for you have been wasted.

Fang Chengxuan's face was tense, and his words came crashing down on her.

He Yuzhu's face turned pale and then red, and he said, "You're talking nonsense! You must have conspired with Factory Director Li to deliberately frame me!"

"Try to mess with you? What do you have that's worth me taking action against?"

"You do absolutely no work at the steel rolling mill, and all the money you're getting goes into my pocket? Why would I bother messing with you?"

Fang Chengxuan sneered, glancing under the curtain at the door and spotting the leather shoes. He then cursed, "Don't you know who I am to get into the steel mill? Director Yang brought me here."

"Everyone in the factory knows. When you said you wanted to switch positions with me, I told you on the spot that if you could get the factory manager to say so personally, I wouldn't say a word."

"Have I caused you any trouble since that day?"

"You're the one who doesn't use your brain. Regardless of whether anyone from above comes or not, with Director Li sitting in that position, would any of us who rely on him for our livelihood dare to act recklessly in front of him?"

"You, on the other hand, keep referring to Director Yang as if Director Li doesn't exist. Do you secretly hope that Director Yang and Director Li will start fighting in the factory? That would make you happy!"

Fang Chengxuan's chest heaved slightly, as if he was truly angry.

He Yuzhu was stunned by Fang Chengxuan's sharp retort. He knew Fang Chengxuan was talking nonsense, but he was tongue-tied and couldn't find the words to retort.

"Pooh!"

"Ever since the day Director Yang asked me to switch positions with Ma Hua, you've been plotting something. You definitely conspired with Director Li to set me up, make a big scene, and get the higher-ups to blame Director Yang!"

He Yuzhu clung to this point relentlessly.

"You're such an ingrate. Director Yang knew we didn't get along, but he still forced you to come and compete against me. You hate him and are deliberately trying to trip him up."

The more He Yuzhu thought about it, the more convinced he became that way.

Fang Chengxuan scoffed, "Are you out of your mind? If I were really smart, I would have been eagerly currying favor with this person and trying to please that person."

"Think about it carefully. Since I joined the steel rolling mill, besides Director Yang, which other leader have I been close to?"

"You're stupid yourself, and you're dragging Factory Director Yang down with you. Now you're panicking and trying to find someone to take the blame. Do you think everyone in the world is as brainless as you?"

"I'm telling you right now. I only got this job at the steel rolling mill because of my great-grandfather's connections. If he tells me to get out, I won't say a word and I'll be gone immediately."

"Do you really think everyone is like you?"