Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Time quickly came to the end of the year, and nothing happened. On the surface, everything seemed peaceful.

It’s just that recently there has been a conflict between Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu. Yi Zhonghai found that Jia Dongxu has made progress and he doesn’t know whether to be happy or sad.

Jia Dongxu asked some technical questions at the beginning. Yi Zhonghai, who originally felt guilty about Jia Dongxu, didn't take it to heart and answered every question. You have to know that Yi Zhonghai used to control the technology, otherwise he would only be a second-level worker after so many years.

Jia Dongxu made rapid progress, and Yi Zhonghai became a little worried, fearing that he would not be able to control him when his skills improved. Yi Zhonghai was a man with a strong desire for control. He said, "You can improve, but it must be within my acceptable range. If you don't need me anymore, how can I control you?"

So when he was imparting the technology later, Yi Zhonghai began to deliberately go into depth, and Jia Dongxu couldn't understand it for a while. But Jia Dongxu was not a fool. Yi Zhonghai had done this before, and he just thought that his master wanted him to have a stronger foundation. Now his ideas were different, and it was obvious that he was perfunctory. Sometimes you will find the problem only when you look at it from a different angle.

Jia Dongxu was also cunning. When Yi Zhonghai went to the toilet, he went to ask other masters. Yi Zhonghai was a seventh-level worker, and others fawned on him. Sometimes they would answer some of Jia Dongxu's technical questions. Moreover, Jia Dongxu actually asked to work overtime. When Yi Zhonghai was not around at night, he started studying.

It was not until recently that Yi Zhonghai discovered that the two had a big fight. Yi Zhonghai's reason was, "I am still alive. You go to ask others. How do others see me? They think I don't teach you." Jia Dongxu's answer was even simpler. "I just want to improve my level. When you are not around, I will ask others. I am not worshipping others as my teacher."

The two of them parted on bad terms. Afterwards, Yi Zhonghai thought about it and realized that he could no longer suppress the situation. Jia Dongxu could not escape control, otherwise all his efforts over the years would be in vain. I have to have a good talk with him.

That day, Yi Zhonghai came to Jia Dongxu's workstation. Even though they had a quarrel, Jia Dongxu did not say that they would sever the master-apprentice relationship, and Yi Zhonghai was even less likely to do so. Seeing Jia Dongxu making parts, Yi Zhonghai felt very complicated: "Dongxu, stop and let the master have a word with you."

Jia Dongxu stopped, and Yi Zhonghai pulled him out of the workshop and found a corner: "Dongxu, Master has thought about this question for a long time. I have watched you grow up since you were a child, and your father and I are good brothers. I controlled your skills before because you were too young, and I was afraid that your foundation was not good enough."

Jia Dongxu scoffed at his words, but his face showed no expression. Yi Zhonghai continued, "I will teach you all the skills in the future. You also know my business. I have always treated you as my son. Sooner or later, you will be yours."

Jia Dongxu was very excited: "Master, I was wrong in the past, don't worry, I will never ignore you in the future. If I don't provide for you in your old age, I will be drowned by the spit of others."

This is what Yi Zhonghai was waiting for: "Master is old, and he only considered the basic issues, but didn't consider that your family is going to have a new baby, and your life is very stressful. Master will teach you well in the future." After saying that, he patted Jia Dongxu on the shoulder.

"Master, you are not old. Maybe your wife will give birth to a child for you next year." Jia Dongxu knew what Yi Zhonghai wanted to hear.

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai had not given up completely. He was happy to hear it. If he talked about it again in a few years, it might be a mockery of him.

"Okay, let's not rest after lunch. I will teach you then. You can take the exam next year and the burden on your family will be less. Let's go back." After saying that, Yi Zhonghai turned around and walked back.

Jia Dongxu shouted from behind: "Master, please go back first. I'm going to the toilet."

Until the two of them could no longer see each other, Yi Zhonghai was still smiling. Perhaps this method would work. Although there was a risk of being out of control, it also had its advantages. If he was treated well in a high-profile manner and let others see it, then if he didn't provide for himself in his old age, others would spit on him and he would not have the face to work in the steel mill.

Jia Dongxu had a gloomy face. It was natural for a master to teach his apprentice, but why did it seem harder than climbing to heaven when it came to Yi Zhonghai? Retirement? Haha, I don't care whether you live or die when the time comes.

Anyway, at least on the surface, the two have restored their previous relationship, and it's even better than before.

When Li Jianjun got home from get off work that day, Xiao Dang ran over and cried, "Uncle, Auntie is sick and vomited."

Li Jianjun was startled and rushed into the house to ask Han Chunyan: "Chunyan, what's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Let's go to the hospital."

Han Chunyan did not look upset: "Jianjun, I don't know either. I was having lunch at home with Xiaodang at noon when I suddenly vomited. I was so worried about the child that I cried."

Li Jianjun didn't dare to slack off: "Let's go to the hospital. I'm worried. Xiaodang, you just wait at home. Uncle will take Aunt to the hospital and come back to cook for you."

Xiaodang now spends all her time at Li Jianjun's house except when she is sleeping. She is like Li Jianjun's daughter: "Xiaodang, stay home and wait for your uncle."

Li Jianjun rode his bike to the hospital in a hurry for a checkup. As soon as the test results came out, he was called into the office: "Comrade, congratulations, your wife is pregnant."

Li Jianjun was stunned when he heard this, his mind was full of thoughts about becoming a father. He was so excited that he wanted to pick up Han Chunyan, but was stopped by the doctor: "Comrade, don't be excited. This is a new pregnancy. The first three months are unstable. You can't run, jump, or have sex. I see that you two young people don't know anything. I remind you that your wife is having morning sickness now, but she has to eat after vomiting, otherwise how can the baby get nutrition."

Li Jianjun nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, doctor. We will definitely listen to you and do whatever you say."

Soon Li Jianjun took Han Chunyan out of the hospital, and even rode very slowly for fear of bumps on the road. Han Chunyan saw his cautious look and felt sweet in her heart.

As soon as he returned to the courtyard, he saw Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui also saw Li Jianjun coming back and asked hurriedly: "Jianjun, what did the hospital say? Is Chunyan'er okay?"

Li Jianjun said happily: "It's okay, Uncle. Chunyan is pregnant. I'm going to be a father."

Yan Bugui was also happy for Li Jianjun, as Li Jianjun had been taking advantage of him a lot during this period: "Jianjun, congratulations, you will be able to celebrate the New Year with your baby next year."

"Thank you, Third Uncle. By the way, Third Uncle, I want to discuss something with you."

"Tell me what it is. I will help you if I can." Yan Bugui promised.

Li Jianjun whispered, "Uncle, my wife is pregnant, we are young and don't know much, there is no old man at home, and my mother-in-law has a big family, so she must be busy. I think Auntie has given birth to four children, so she must have enough experience in this area. Let Auntie talk to Chunyan and help with some housework. Don't worry, there will be benefits. Ten yuan a month, just let Auntie do her best."

When Yan Bugui heard about this good news, he immediately patted his chest excitedly and said, "Don't worry, Jianjun. I promise that your third aunt will treat Chunyan'er as her own daughter and will never let Chunyan'er do anything. Your third aunt is very good at serving people. You see, she serves our whole family."

Li Jianjun knew that Third Aunt was very efficient: "Third Uncle, you can't tell others that you gave money, understand? To avoid making others jealous, just say it's just neighbors helping each other."

Yan Bugui said hurriedly: "Jianjun, I understand this, isn't it just the capitalists' business? But we have agreed that I will go back and tell your third aunt and go to your house tomorrow."