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On weekend mornings, He Yushui and Wenli are responsible for cleaning the house. Although it is a job, Wenli fully supports it because it is a way to make money.

Now her son doesn't need to be held all the time and can play on the sofa alone, which frees Wenli up to do housework.

She is very satisfied with her husband because he not only earns money to support the family, but also cooks, does housework and is considerate to her.

Now that the child does not need to be looked after all the time, Wenli has started to share the housework. In the past, she was fully focused on taking care of the child and had no extra energy.

After having a child, the two of them naturally cannot live as they please, but He Yuzhu still tries his best to make time to date Wenli. For example, they used to like watching movies, but now they don’t have so much time, so they choose to watch a movie together to relax.

Entertainment life is equally important!

In the evening, Deputy Factory Director Li led a group of people to a small private room in the cafeteria. He Yuzhu began to get busy and let Ma Hua watch from the side, but he did not explain in detail.

Because MCA’s current level is not sufficient for immediate implementation, laying a solid foundation is the key.

“Ma Hua, you see me cooking so that you can have an intuitive feeling and understand the dishes, rather than imitate them immediately.

"He Yuzhu said as he was cooking," Solid basic skills are the foundation of a chef. Inadequate knife skills will result in ingredients being cut in different sizes, and seasoning and coloring will also be uneven.

“Controlling the heat and taste is even more critical.

" he added.

Ma Hua nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Master!" he said.

After a dish was finished, He Yuzhu called out, “Liu Lan, bring your lunch box over here.

“From now on, the three of us will share each dish, but due to limited portions, it is impossible for each person to pack a whole portion, so it needs to be distributed reasonably.

He Yuzhu didn't explain too much and directly gave some to Liu Lan and Ma Hua, "Eat this first.

"Then, he started to prepare the next dish. Everyone could get a box of hot dishes and a box of chicken soup, which were rich in fat and nutrition. Liu Lan seemed very happy and thanked He Yuzhu.

“You’re welcome. Since your family is in financial difficulty, you can follow the small kitchen in the future and be responsible for serving the food and cleaning up afterward. MCA will help you.

"He Yuzhu said," If the leader doesn't add any more dishes, I will leave first.

If anyone asks, just say it's the leftovers as overtime pay.

Liu Lan put away the lunch box with a smile on her face, her face full of joy.

He Yuzhu did not comment much on Liu Lan's experience. After all, her husband ran away from home, leaving her and her two children, and life was not easy.

In the play, Sha Zhu once lent money to Liu Lan. At that time, her eldest son was about to get married, and her husband also returned home. Liu Lan accepted his return.

After Sha Zhu took over the kitchen, he still took Liu Lan with him. She lived a hard life.

He Yuzhu would not stand on the moral high ground to belittle a woman who works hard to live. Moreover, looking at it from another perspective, Liu Lan also needs the company of a man, doesn't she?

About forty minutes later, He Yuzhu asked Liu Lan to ask if they needed to add more dishes.

After Liu Lan came back, she said she didn't need it, so He Yuzhu took the lunch box and left.

After seeing off the guests, Deputy Director Li asked Liu Lan to tidy up the small private room.

Seeing that only Liu Lan came in alone, he smiled and asked, "How is it? Are you satisfied with my arrangement?"

"Ha~" Liu Lan laughed, "It would be even better if you could increase your salary a little bit.

Deputy Director Li nodded and said, "No problem, but now is not the right time, it's too sudden.

Liu Lan said, "Of course I understand, but Master He's apprentice Ma Hua should be getting a salary increase soon, wouldn't it be better to raise it together then?"

"Oh, it seems that Master He treats his apprentice very well!" Li Huaide agreed with the suggestion, "Okay, then you two can propose it together, after all, you are also working for the leader.

"Forget it!" Liu Lan rolled her eyes.

Xu Damao had just returned from showing a movie in the countryside. As soon as he entered the alley, he noticed that a lot of people had gathered at the gatehouse.

"Hey, isn't this Captain Zhao?"

"Projectionist Xu Damao?" The two of them knew each other of course. Xu Damao was quite famous as a projectionist.

"Is there anyone at the gate?" Xu Damao asked.

"Yes, he's from our factory, a new canteen chef, the second canteen squad leader, his name is Nan Yi.

"Master Zhao introduced, "Projectionist Xu Damao just came back from the countryside?"

Looking at the things on Xu Damao's bicycle, it was obvious what he was going to do.

"Yes, the villagers are so enthusiastic. You can take these mountain products back home and let your family have a taste of them.

"Xu Damao understands the ways of the world. After all, Master Zhao is from the street engineering team and is considered a neighbor.

“Then I’ll be disrespectful.

"Master Zhao took the things with a smile.

"Why are you being so polite to me!" Xu Damao said generously, "By the way, is that Nan Yi a chef?"

Xu Damao is smart, but most of his cleverness is just petty tricks.

When he heard that Nan Yi was the cafeteria monitor, he immediately thought of He Yuzhu.

“I don’t know the details, I just know that he is the head cook of the Second Canteen and he should be a good cook.

"Master Zhao only has limited information," I heard that it was your Deputy Director Li who came personally, and it turns out he was from the machine repair factory.

"Oh, I see... You go ahead and do your thing. I haven't been home for a few days. I'll go back and clean up.

"Xu Damao pushed his bicycle inside. Although it was not time to get off work yet, the third uncle Yan Bugui was not there, only the third aunt was there.

After saying hello, the third aunt did not ask for anything. She still felt a little uneasy.

Xu Damao didn't notice what the third aunt was thinking. He pushed the cart back to the backyard, parked his bicycle outside, and then started moving things into the house.

The deaf old lady was basking in the sun outside the door. When she saw Xu Damao, she just curled her lips. Neither of them wanted to talk.

After returning home, Xu Damao looked around with a frown on his face.

When Lou Xiao'e was here, the house was relatively tidy, but now...

When I came back from the countryside this time, there was a layer of dust in the house, and even drinking water became a problem.

“No, I have to find a wife quickly.

Xu Damao was anxious. How could he live like this?

Relying on his parents was too slow, so he decided to seek help from a matchmaker.

After looking at the things, he picked some and went out again, pushing his bicycle straight to the matchmaker's house.

The matchmaker in Tongluoguxiang was famous, so Xu Damao went straight to find her.

"Is Aunt Li home?"

"Who is it?" Li Juan'er is in her fifties and has been a matchmaker for many years. She is well-known far and wide.

There are quite a few successful marriages. In the past, they were arranged by parents and matchmakers during wartime, but now both parties get to know each other through blind dates.

During this process, she usually starts by introducing the basic situation of both parties.

“It’s me, Xu Damao from the steel plant.

"Xu Damao greeted with a big smile on his face.

"Xu Damao?" Li Juan'er was stunned for a moment, then she remembered the recent rumors, but she did not mention it directly. After all, as a matchmaker, she knew how to respond tactfully: "Oh, you are Xu Fangying!"

"Aunt, why are you here?" Xu Damao asked dissatisfiedly, hoping that she would treat him as an elder.

"Oh, Damao, you're too polite.

"Li Juaner realized that she might be a little distant, so she added, "You have something to ask me, can I not come?"

"I'm bothering you because I have something to do. How can you come here empty-handed?" Xu Damao put down the things in his hands.

"Tell me what it is first.

"Although Li Juan'er was not interested in the gift, she asked out of concern, but she was hesitant in her heart whether she should accept his request.

"You are a famous matchmaker in the area. I came to you to ask for your help in finding a marriage!" Xu Damao said bluntly.

"Who are you going to tell this to?" Li Juaner asked curiously.

"Of course it's for myself!" Xu Damao's answer gave Li Juaner a headache.

"Wait, aren't you married?" Li Juaner asked in mock surprise, "Da Mao, don't make fun of your aunt!"

"Oh, Auntie, you misunderstood, I'm divorced.

"Xu Damao explained, "My ex-wife Lou Xiao'e is infertile. I am the only son in our Xu family. We have to rely on me to continue the family line!"

Hearing this, Li Juan'er was silent for a moment. She knew that Xu Damao took Chinese medicine and that they later divorced because of infertility. She even heard that the Lou family had moved away.

She frowned and asked, "When did this happen?"

“Just before the New Year, I am single now. Although I am divorced, my conditions are still good.

"Xu Damao quickly emphasized," My monthly salary is more than 30 yuan, and I get subsidies for going to the countryside. Every time I go back, I am warmly received by the commune, and there are so many things I can't take away.

“I have a big house with a good layout. Even if it is not big enough in the future, I can add a loft.

"He added.

"And I'm still young, what do you think?" Xu Damao continued to promote himself.

Li Juan'er was shaken. Xu Damao was so generous that she glanced at the gifts.

Xu Damao was quick-witted and said immediately: "These are the gifts for meeting you. When the matter is settled, there will be a generous reward.

Although she was moved, Li Juaner felt that there was something wrong with this matter.

If it succeeds, what will happen next? Will her reputation be damaged? Moreover, once such news spreads, how can the girl's family not inquire about it?

“No, I can’t get involved in this.

But…" Li Juan'er's eyes turned, and a plan came to her mind. She pretended to be helpless and sighed: "Alas..."

"Aunt, why are you sighing?" Xu Damao was puzzled.

"Da Mao, to tell you the truth, I have heard about your divorce a long time ago.

"Li Juaner hesitated for a moment, then said firmly.

"What?" Xu Damao was stunned. He had expected that it would be discovered sooner or later, but he was still a little unprepared when he heard others mention it. "Someone will know about this sooner or later.

"But there is one more thing..." Li Juan'er looked directly at Xu Damao, "There are rumors out there that you can't have children.

Xu Damao was instantly furious, "Who said that? This is simply a rumor!"

"How should I know?" Li Juan'er spread her hands and said, "It's really beyond my ability to introduce you to a date right now.

After all, the news has spread, who would be willing to let their daughter marry you?"

"I..." Xu Damao was extremely anxious because this matter was indeed true.

If it hadn't been made public, there would still be a glimmer of hope, but now the news is everywhere in the city, the neighbors all know about it, and my colleagues in the factory must have heard about it too.

Xu Damao was a somewhat famous figure, after all. He was the only projectionist at the steel plant, and every time he showed a movie there was always a huge crowd of people. Who didn't know him?

Now it seems that this has become a troublesome matter! Xu Damao had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but the first question was how to make up for it.

He turned around and was about to leave, but then he remembered something and said to Aunt Li, "Aunt Li, thank you so much.

These are my thank you gifts. I’ll be going back now.

"

After saying that, Xu Damao hurried away and rode his bicycle home.

However, he had not walked far when he felt something was wrong, so he turned around and headed straight for his parents' home.

Xu's mother was at home, and Xu's father was still at the cinema after get off work.

Xu Damao came to visit unexpectedly, and Xu's mother asked, "Did you just come back from the countryside?"

"Mom, something happened.

" Xu Damao did not give a direct answer, but directly stated his problem: "The news of my divorce and infertility has spread.

"Ah?" Mother Xu was stunned, then asked: "You mean..."

“I wanted to find a companion when I got home, but seeing that my house was full of dust, I thought of trying to find a matchmaker.

They told me that no one wanted to introduce me because of my divorce and fertility issues.

"Xu Damao explained.

"How could this happen?" Xu's mother was also anxious, and immediately asked: "Da Mao, have you been to the hospital for a check-up recently?"

"Mom, why do you ask this suddenly?" Xu Damao was a little unhappy when he heard this question, "Do I still need to go to the hospital in my current condition?"

"That's not what I meant," Xu's mother explained quickly, "I just thought that if you recovered from your illness, those rumors wouldn't be so serious.

In case... I mean in case, it really can't be cured, then consider marrying a widow with children.

"Widow..." Xu Damao was stunned, and Qin Huairu suddenly flashed through his mind.

If he is really infertile, who will take care of him in the future?

There was a deaf-mute old lady in the yard. She had no relatives or friends, and Yi Zhonghai and his wife had been taking care of her.

What about Yi Zhonghai? Jia Dongxu is gone, who will take care of him in the future?

Thinking of this, Xu Damao couldn't help but shudder. He felt extremely confused about the future, as if all his energy had been drained away, and he became listless.

He sat down heavily on the chair, and Xu's mother exclaimed, "Son, what's wrong with you?"

"it's okay no problem.

"Xu Damao's eyes flickered as he asked, "Mom, who do you think spread this? Could it be the Lou family?"

“How would I know that?

"Mother Xu sighed,"Let's talk about it after your father comes back.

……

It wasn't until Xu's father came home from get off work and saw his son that he asked, "Did you go to the countryside?"

“Dad, let me tell you…” Xu Damao told the story in detail. Father Xu frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, “It may be the Lou family, or it may not be.

“Although there was an agreement before, Lou Bancheng is not trustworthy.

In order to protect the reputation of the Lou family, he might send someone to spread the news. After all, he doesn't want his daughter to bear the stigma of infertility.

“If it’s him, then the Lou family might make a comeback.

Mr. Xu did not have a deep understanding of the overall situation. In the absence of sufficient information, his judgment was not wrong, but it was only within reason.

Then he added: "But it could also be someone in the compound. You are taking Chinese medicine now, and Lou Xiao'e has not shown up, so it is easy to guess your situation.