Siheyuan, don't mess with me

"She has her reasons for not selling it. Let's talk nicely and don't be so angry!" Perhaps because Chen Zhiguo looked too young, the middle-aged man's attitude did not soften, but became tough instead!

"What do you mean by there is a reason not to buy? Is this the service attitude of your supply and marketing cooperative?" To deal with such a person, the only way to suppress his arrogance is to be tougher than him!

The middle-aged man was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't expect Chen Zhiguo to be so quick-witted. He had no way to refute what he said. Without even wiping the sweat off his face, he pulled the salesperson aside and started whispering to him!

The salesperson pointed at Chen Zhiguo and said a few words to the middle-aged man in a flattering manner. The middle-aged man frowned and glared at her fiercely. After a pause, he turned around and began to smile. His attitude became kind and he said, "Comrade, you misunderstood. Our salesperson did have a bad attitude just now and did not speak clearly. The reason she did not sell it to you is that this sewing machine has problems and she definitely cannot sell it to you. The main reason is that our salesperson did not want to say that there were problems with the products of our supply and marketing cooperative, for fear that you would make random guesses and cause misunderstandings! Don't worry, the new sewing machine will arrive soon, and then you can just come and buy it!"

It must be said that the middle-aged man was very good at talking. Before Chen Zhiguo could say anything, someone in the crowd spoke up first, "Wouldn't it have been over if you had said it earlier? You are so arrogant!"

Chen Zhiguo thought that what the director said must be a lie, but he didn't want to buy the sewing machine today. Even if it was a good one, it would be uncomfortable to look at it when he got home, and he would think of today's scene. So, "Forget it, I won't buy it today, let's wait for next time!"

Just when the middle-aged man was smiling, thinking that today's matter had been resolved and heaving a sigh of relief, just when Chen Zhiguo was still angry and Ma Huihui was about to leave, just when the crowd thought there was nothing more to watch and were about to disperse, a young man squeezed in from the crowd with a look of excitement on his face, "Sister, sister, where is the sewing machine you left for me?"

Everyone stopped and wondered what was going on.

The young man ignored everyone's gaze and went straight to the sewing machine, fiddling with it, shouting, "Sister, help me wrap it up, don't let it get scratched when I move it later!"

At this time, everyone's eyes were on the middle-aged man and the salesperson. Perhaps because the salesperson was slow to approach, the young man walked straight up to her and said, "Sister, why are you standing there? Help me pack it! I'm going to have a blind date tomorrow, and I still have to go home to decorate!"

"Oh! Don't make trouble here!" The salesperson pushed the young man aside and tried to hide him behind her. At this time, anyone who was not a fool would understand why the salesperson did not sell the sewing machine to Chen Zhiguo. It turned out that this sewing machine was left for her brother!

But such behavior is understandable. Who doesn't have relatives? It's normal to open a door for them!

However, Chen Zhiguo spoke up, "This one is broken, do you still want to buy it?"

The young man immediately got angry and started to curse at the salesperson, "How can you do your job? You can't even handle such a simple task as a salesperson. Don't you know I'm waiting for the sewing machine to go on a blind date? If you delay my blind date, I'll never forgive you!"

"Oh! Can you please stop talking, ancestor, just shut up! Say less!" The female salesperson was also getting anxious. She was just about to get away with it, but she didn't expect the ancestor of her family to come over at this time. Isn't this just causing more trouble?

"No, I have to take this sewing machine home today. Tell me why you left me a broken one. I don't care. Just make me a good one!" The young man was immediately unhappy and shouted wildly. He didn't seem to care that he was in public. He seemed like a spoiled guy!

"Hey! Stop talking!" The salesperson became anxious and grabbed the young man who was throwing a tantrum, trying to shut his mouth!

At this time, Chen Zhiguo stepped forward and said, "What's wrong with this sewing machine? What's wrong with it? I can fix it!"

After hearing this, the young man quickly got rid of his sister who wanted to get entangled with him, grabbed her with his backhand, and said anxiously, "Sister, tell him what's broken and fix it quickly, I'll use it first!"

"Young man, do you have a receipt for the sewing machine you bought? Take it out and let me see it. If you have the receipt, I can help you fix it!" Chen Zhiguo raised the receipt in his hand. The young man did not answer. Instead, the salesperson shouted anxiously, "What's it to you? He has already paid the receipt! What can you repair? Can you afford to pay for it if it breaks down?"

Chen Zhiguo raised the sewing plane ticket and money in his hand and said loudly to the onlookers, "If it breaks, I will buy it. How about that? Are you still not at ease?"

"That's right, they said so, they must be good at repairing it to dare to do this!" The crowd was also discussing, and they all expressed their support for Chen Zhiguo, "Yes! They have promised so, let him see it, and let us see it too!"

"Is this something you can do? Mind your own business!" The female salesperson became angry and yelled at Chen Zhiguo. If she hadn't taken into consideration the large number of onlookers and the accusation that Chen Zhiguo had just put on her, she would have started cursing!

"What? Are you feeling guilty? Why didn't you let me check it? I think you are conspiring to steal the sewing machine back home. You are stealing. And you, you are their accomplice!" Chen Zhiguo pointed his finger at the middle-aged man.

"You're talking nonsense. I didn't do anything. I don't know what happened at all!" The middle-aged man was not a fool. Of course, he knew there must be something going on. He was just trying to protect his own employees at first, but he didn't expect Chen Zhiguo to implicate him. He definitely didn't want to take the blame! Everyone wants to protect themselves, rather than let their friends die!

Chapter 363 Sewing Machine (Part )

"How dare you say you didn't? Didn't you just keep saying that the sewing machine was broken? Is the sewing machine really broken? Did you team up with her to cheat all of us? I tell you, we haven't left yet? Everyone can testify to what you said just now!"

Chen Zhiguo was not afraid at all that the crowd would be indifferent to his affairs. In this era, helping an elderly person is not something to be afraid of, and there is no need to think twice, because there are many righteous young people!

"I just heard what she said. She lied to me!" The middle-aged man was obviously overwhelmed and quickly shirked responsibility.

"You are the director of the supply and marketing cooperative. You come and tell us whether he has a ticket or not, and what is the situation with this sewing machine? You have to explain it clearly in front of everyone. If you can't explain it clearly, I will report it to the security department and ask them to intervene in the investigation!"

This is the living area of ​​Factory 817. Because it is located deep in the mountains, there is only a sign of the supply and marketing cooperative. All the personnel are sent by Factory 817. That is, the goods in the supply and marketing cooperative are provided by the supply and marketing cooperative at the next level, but the management staff are from Factory 817. What Chen Zhiguo said about letting the security department participate is absolutely correct. The security department has the right to manage!

The middle-aged man was sweating profusely. It was winter and there was no heating in the supply and marketing cooperative. He was sweating coldly because he was scared. It was obvious how panicked he was and how weak he was! "Hu Xiaohong, come here and explain to everyone what's wrong with this sewing machine?"

The saleswoman named Hu Xiaohong was so flustered that she didn't know what to say. But her brother jumped out and said, "What's going on? I bought this sewing machine. What's wrong?"

"You said you bought it, so where is the receipt? Take it out for everyone to see!" Chen Zhiguo stretched out his hand and looked at this ignorant young man with a sneer!

At this time, his sister desperately pulled the reluctant middle-aged man aside, whispering something. From her pleading expression, you can tell that this matter is not that simple!

Not knowing what the middle-aged man said, the saleswoman hesitated, but finally nodded. The middle-aged man then turned around with satisfaction and walked towards Chen Zhiguo. He also knew that as long as Chen Zhiguo was sent away, the matter could be solved smoothly!

"Comrade, I understand the situation. This sewing machine was indeed bought by our salesperson for her brother, but her brother never came to take it away, so it has been kept here as a sample display! It was all a misunderstanding just now. Because Hu Xiaohong was afraid that you would misunderstand, she said that there was something wrong with the sewing machine, which led to your misunderstanding!"

Chen Zhiguo would not believe a single word of what was said. If there was a receipt, he would have been thrown in Chen Zhiguo's face, slapping him viciously. He didn't know how arrogant he was. How could he be so timid and cowardly now, only daring to talk in the corner without any confidence?

At this time, a few more people squeezed into the crowd, and as soon as they came in, they immediately surrounded Chen Zhiguo and Ma Huihui, "Master, Master's Wife, Happy New Year!" They were the four apprentices that Chen Zhiguo had just accepted. They came to watch the fun, but they didn't expect that it was Chen Zhiguo in the crowd, so they squeezed in immediately!

"That's just your explanation. If she bought it, can you show me the receipt?" Chen Zhiguo stretched out his hand.

"Comrade, you are making things difficult for me. Why should I show you what I bought?"

"What's the big deal? I'm buying something openly. There's no reason why I can't see the receipt. If I have the receipt, I will apologize to you in person! But without the receipt, you are conspiring to steal state property!" Chen Zhiguo did not give in at all. He was furious just because he bought a sewing machine. Now it has come to this point. If he is fooled like this, it will be a whim. Chen Zhiguo himself cannot get over this hurdle!

"Who are you? You are such a busybody. Where did you come from? What did I do to you when I used my sewing machine?" The young man was angry. He pointed at Chen Zhiguo's nose and started scolding him. His sister who was standing next to him couldn't stop him!

Before Chen Zhiguo could say anything, Ji Xiaojun stepped forward and slapped the young man's finger back, then pointed his finger at him and said, "Hu Xiaojun, what the hell are you showing off for? How dare you talk to my master like that? I'll kill you!"

Although Ji Xiaojun looks very thin, he is tall and seems to know the other party. He is not afraid to scold him! At this time, Chen Zhiguo's other three disciples also surrounded him. If Hu Xiaojun dared to continue to speak nonsense, he would definitely be beaten. If he scolded the master in front of the disciple and the disciple did not step forward, such a disciple would not be needed! The young man's sister saw that the situation was not right, and she also desperately pulled her younger brother back!

"Xiaojun, come back!"

Chen Zhiguo whispered a few words to him, Ji Xiaojun nodded, and squeezed out of the crowd. Chen Zhiguo also took two steps back and stood with Ma Huihui. With his three apprentices in front of him, he didn't need to rush forward himself. At this time, the advantage of having apprentices was reflected, and the apprentices could do a lot of things!

The scene became quiet. Chen Zhiguo stopped talking, and the onlookers thought there was nothing to see. Those who had something to do left one after another, but there were still many young people who had nothing to do who stayed at the scene. They all lived in the same living area, and many of them knew each other. Some knew Chen Zhiguo's three apprentices, and some knew Hu Xiaojun. They all stayed at the scene to see how the matter would be resolved.

The middle-aged director did not dare to stay at the scene. He pulled Hu Xiaohong inside, said a few words, and then quietly left. However, Hu Xiaohong's face became more and more ugly. She pulled Hu Xiaojun, who was still standing arrogantly beside the sewing machine, over to tell him not to show up again. What was originally a very easy thing to do was messed up by him. Hu Xiaohong was angry but could not vent it. Who told her parents to favor boys over girls? They loved this only son the most, and she had no right to speak at home! Even the job was reserved for him. As long as Hu Xiaojun was happy, she would immediately give him the position. Thinking of this, Hu Xiaohong felt desolate in her heart. Was it really worth it for her to do this?

Now, three groups have been formed. Chen Zhiguo and Ma Huihui are together, Hu Xiaohong and Hu Xiaojun are standing in the innermost, and there are many young people standing on the periphery. Those who are familiar with each other chat with Chen Zhiguo's three apprentices!

"Sister, how long do we have to wait?" Hu Xiaojun said dissatisfiedly.

"What if we don't wait? Don't you know what he means by blocking this place? If you go to drag the sewing machine now, he will definitely stop you and ask to see your receipt. Where do you have the receipt?" Hu Xiaohong said in a dissatisfied voice. If her brother hadn't been so arrogant when he first came, so many things wouldn't have happened. But it's too late to say anything now, and she can only endure it to the end!

"How long do I have to wait? I have a lot of things to do at home!" Hu Xiaojun said anxiously.

"How about giving up the sewing machine?"

Hu Xiaojun immediately got angry, "No, that won't work. I told her that if I don't have a sewing machine, Xiaoli will ignore me!"

Hu Xiaohong was speechless. Actually, it was the best choice not to use the sewing machine now, and nothing would happen. But looking at Hu Xiaojun's expression, he was determined to drag the sewing machine home. If she didn't take the sewing machine home, she didn't know how her brother would make a fuss. Thinking of the previous experience, Hu Xiaohong could only say helplessly,

"Just wait patiently! I don't believe that he won't go home for dinner and wait for me to get off work. Will he still stand here? Hold on, just stand there for a while, spend more time, don't make trouble with him anymore, wait until you get off work, then quietly drag the sewing machine back, there is no time to waste, sister will help you clean up the room at night!" Although she was angry, Hu Xiaohong still loved her young brother very much and kept comforting him!

However, this brief peace was soon broken. Several people came over quickly, led by Hu Weijun, followed by Ji Xiaojun and several members of the security department!

Hu Weijun spotted Chen Zhiguo and Ma Huihui at a glance and walked over quickly, "Zhiguo, what's going on? Are you encountering unhappy things during the New Year?" As he spoke, he was laughing, full of sarcasm!

Chen Zhiguo glared at him and said unhappily, "Get lost! I didn't ask you to come here to laugh at me!"

The crowd of onlookers heard the young Chen Zhiguo talking to Hu Weijun like this, and Hu Weijun was smiling and not angry at all. They immediately felt that Chen Zhiguo was of great background. Factory 817 was also a large factory with tens of thousands of people. There were many people who didn't know Chen Zhiguo. Most people had heard of Chen Zhiguo's deeds, but had never seen him in person. After all, they went to work during the day and went home at night. Who would have known that the young man walking on the street was Chen Zhiguo!

"This is what happened..." Chen Zhiguo told the story, and Hu Weijun's face darkened after listening. If Hu Xiaohong simply refused to sell the sewing machine to Chen Zhiguo, it would be a small matter and a personal behavior! However, through Chen Zhiguo's narration, Hu Weijun clearly felt that there was something fishy about this matter. A unit like the supply and marketing cooperative only had a sign of the supply and marketing cooperative, and the appointment and management of personnel were all under the jurisdiction of Hu Weijun. To put it bluntly, if there was a problem, it would be Hu Weijun's lax management!

On the other side, Hu Xiaojun was naturally afraid when he saw the security department coming. His previous arrogance had long since disappeared. He nervously grabbed Hu Xiaohong's hand and said, "Sister, what should we do? Damn it, they really called the security department!"

Hu Xiaohong's face turned pale. She was also panicked. After all, she was just a salesperson, a girl who was a few years older than Hu Xiaojun. How could she have experienced such a scene? But she was the older sister. For the sake of her only brother in the family, she had to take the lead no matter what. She pretended to be calm and said, "Don't panic. When the time comes, if they ask you, just say that I bought the sewing machine and you just came here to help drag it home. Don't say anything else, okay?" Hu Xiaohong felt sad at this moment. If she had known earlier, she would not have done this. But there is no regret medicine in the world.

"I know!" Hu Xiaojun had a sad face, his calves were shaking a little. If he had known, he would not have acted so arrogantly. Now the commotion has alarmed the security department. If he had known, he would not have been so arrogant. But it is too late to regret now. Several security guards have already walked towards them! Hu Xiaojun could not even stand steadily. He leaned on Hu Xiaohong and murmured, "Sister! They are coming. What should I do!" He was nervous, and Hu Xiaohong was even more nervous. If he had not leaned on the counter, he might have collapsed to the ground!

Chapter 364 Sewing Machine (Part )

Chen Zhiguo saw Hu Weijun coming and he had nothing to do, so he didn't want to waste time here. "Okay, I'll leave it to you. I'll go back first!"

"Okay, I'll give you feedback after the matter is settled!" Hu Weijun replied with a serious expression. This matter must be investigated thoroughly, otherwise he would be laughed to death by Chen Zhiguo!

Chen Zhiguo waved his hand, said goodbye to Hu Weijun, and turned away with Ma Huihui.

"Master, I'll hold the things for you!" Ji Xiaojun saw Chen Zhiguo was about to leave, and hurriedly chased after him. The other three followed closely behind. Chen Zhiguo stuffed the things in his hand to Ji Xiaojun and waved his hand, "Let's go! Let's go back together! Who of you can cook?"

"I can!" "Master, I can!" "I can, too!" These people, who all seem to cook at home often, answered one after another.

"Let's go! Let's go home and get something to eat. I'm hungry!" Although Chen Zhiguo's jeep was overloaded, it could still accommodate four people in the back seat. After all, fat people are still rare these days!

As Chen Zhiguo drove, he said, "We need to prepare more food later. Hu Weijun will definitely come to eat with us tonight!"

"Are you so sure?"

"Given his personality, he will definitely come tonight! Do you want to make a bet?"

"Forget it, I think it's pretty close too!"

After driving back to the courtyard, Ma Huihui took the things back to the room and put them in place. Chen Zhiguo went to the kitchen and took out the ingredients for tonight, three hares and two pheasants. "How to cook? You guys figure it out! You guys make dinner yourselves!"

After Chen Zhiguo finished the arrangements, he went to the study. After Ma Huihui cleaned up, she wanted to help in the kitchen, but was pushed out by Ji Xiaojun and the others, so she had to let them do it!

"You let them work like this during the New Year. It's so embarrassing!" Ma Huihui's mindset hasn't changed yet. It is very normal for apprentices to work for their masters!

In the old society, it was not easy to become an apprentice to a master. Take the profession of chef as an example!

First of all, if you want to be an apprentice, you must first find an acquaintance to introduce you, and work under a master for free for three months. This is the probation period. If the master thinks that you are a good enough kid, hardworking, not stupid, and honest, then he will accept you as his apprentice!

Becoming a disciple is a very solemn and polite thing. A hall must be set up to entertain guests, and you will be formally accepted as a disciple in front of everyone. It is also a way of telling everyone, my fellow disciples, that you are my disciple. You should get to know each other and help each other if there is any problem!

The formal apprenticeship period for a chef is three years. During these three years, especially when they first start, the apprentice has no status. They have to do the dirtiest, most tiring and hardest work in the store. In the morning, they have to empty the toilet for the master's wife. When eating, they cannot sit at the same table with the master, but can only stand aside, ready to serve the master's wife with food at any time. If the master smokes, the apprentice has to help the master clean his pipe or hookah every day.

Generally, the apprenticeship lasts for three years, but of course it can be longer. It depends on the master to decide whether your level is good enough and whether it will embarrass him! Once the master decides that you are ready to become an apprentice, he will hold a "graduation banquet" just like when he becomes an apprentice. He will also invite fellow students and familiar bosses. First, he will announce to the entire chef industry that you are ready to become an apprentice and can work on your own. Second, he will recommend you to various bosses, indicating that you have completed your studies and today is your chance to show your skills and see if any boss is interested in your skills!

If you don't hold a graduating banquet, no one in the entire industry will acknowledge that you have become a master. You will still be an apprentice, and no boss will hire you!

Therefore, Chen Zhiguo arranged for Ji Xiaojun and the others to cook dinner, which was already a very low request. Besides, they would come here to study in the evenings in the future, and of course they would have to eat here. They couldn't ask Chen Zhiguo to cook for them every day. If Old Ji knew about it, he would definitely beat Ji Xiaojun up, thinking that he was unruly and unreasonable!

"Okay, just wait for dinner! These things will be handed over to them in the future, you have to learn to adapt!" Chen Zhiguo casually handed her the lesson plan he had written on the table, "Take a look first to see if there is anything to add. When you get to work, start studying. By the way, find these books later and let them take them home to read first, and by the way, see their attitude towards learning!"

"Oh! I understand!" Ma Huihui sat next to Chen Zhiguo and looked at the lesson plan, while Chen Zhiguo began to write and draw on the drawing!

About an hour later, Ji Xiaojun came and knocked on the door. "Master, Master's wife, the meal is ready. Shall we eat now?"

Chen Zhiguo didn't even raise his head, "Wait a minute!"

"Got it, Master!" Ji Xiaojun didn't ask any more questions, closed the door, and went to the kitchen to wait!

Ma Huihui put down the teaching plan in her hand and said with a smile, "Are you waiting for Hu Weijun? What if he doesn't come tonight?"

Chen Zhiguo's hands never stopped moving. "If you don't want to come, then don't come. I can save a bottle of wine if you don't come!"

"Tsk! You're just being stubborn! Let's see how long you're going to wait?" Ma Huihui said in a low voice, but just as she finished her words, Hu Weijun's voice was heard outside the courtyard gate, "Zhiguo, Zhiguo, open the door!" Ma Huihui felt like she was slapped in the face, but fortunately Chen Zhiguo did not laugh at her. He was still concentrating on drawing and ignored her. This made Ma Huihui breathe a sigh of relief and she quickly slipped out of the study!

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There were three wild rabbits, half of them were braised with ordinary flavor, and the other half were spicy flavored. There were two pheasants, one was braised and the other was stewed in soup. There were also a few vegetables on the table. Smelling the food, Chen Zhiguo nodded. The cooking skills of these apprentices were not bad, only 20% of his level!

"Master, Master's Wife, I don't know what your taste is, so I didn't dare to make it too spicy!" Ji Xiaojun explained.

"That's already pretty good. Your master's wife and I can handle spicy food, as long as it's not too spicy!"