Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

"What's going on? What happened here?" asked a police officer.

Chen Fei and Sha Zhu told the police everything that had happened. When the gangsters saw the police coming, they felt guilty and lowered their heads.

After listening to Chen Fei and Sha Zhu's narration, the police officers severely reprimanded these little hooligans and took them away for punishment.

Chen Fei and Sha Zhu felt relieved when they saw the group of ruffians being taken away.

Turning around to look at Qin Huairu, I saw a smile on her face, as if she had survived a disaster.

"Thank you. I don't know what I would do today without you." Qin Huairu said gratefully.

Fade Chen smiled slightly and shook his head: "It's nothing, we just did what we should do."

After a thrilling storm, the scenery of lakes and mountains in the Summer Palace seems even clearer and brighter.

Chen Fei and Sha Zhu stood side by side, while Qin Huairu stood beside them with a faint smile on her face.

"Thank you so much for what you did today. To express my gratitude, how about I treat you two to some mutton hotpot?" Sha Zhu slapped his thigh and said proudly.

Qin Huairu was slightly stunned when she heard this. Although she was somewhat tempted by Sha Zhu's proposal, she hesitated again when she thought of her identity and situation: "This... How can this be so embarrassing? We..."

Chen Fei smiled and interrupted her: "Sister Qin, please don't be polite. Sha Zhu also has good intentions, let's go."

Looking at Fade Chen's determined eyes, Qin Huairu felt warm in her heart and nodded: "Okay, thank you very much."

The three of them walked out of the Summer Palace together and headed towards the restaurant in the city.

Along the way, Qin Huairu felt particularly happy, as if even the air was slightly sweet.

When they arrived at the restaurant, the three of them sat around a table. Sha Zhu waved his hand and ordered a bunch of dishes.

Chen Fei looked at the table full of delicious food and was filled with joy.

These material enjoyments cannot bring real satisfaction. Real happiness lies in emotional communication and mutual support between people.

However, at this moment, there was a sudden noise at the door of the restaurant.

A group of well-dressed young men from wealthy families walked in. One of them spotted Qin Huairu and his eyes immediately lit up, and he walked forward.

"Hey, isn't this Qin Huairu? Why, are you eating mutton hotpot here?" the man said in a sarcastic tone.

Qin Huairu's face changed as she recognized that the man was a famous rich young man in the city and one of her former suitors.

She didn't want to have anything to do with this person, but she couldn't avoid him at the moment.

Seeing this, Fade Chen frowned, stood up, stood in front of Qin Huairu, and looked at the rich young man coldly: "What do you want to do?"

As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became tense.

Qin Huairu clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, feeling anxious.

Chen Fei had a blank expression on his face, but his eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see through the filthy heart of the rich young man.

Seeing Chen Fei's attitude, the rich young man couldn't help but feel a little angry. He always thought highly of himself, so when had he ever been treated so coldly?

He snorted and said sarcastically, "Qin Huairu, it seems that the man you found this time is just so-so. Don't you regret not choosing me in the first place?"

Hearing this, Qin Huairu's face turned pale. She was about to open her mouth to refute, but Chen Fei gently pressed her shoulder.

He slowly turned around and faced the rich young man. His voice was calm but powerful: "Regret or not, it's all in the past. What's important is that she has chosen me now, and I will protect her in my own way."

The rich young man was frightened by Fade Chen's momentum and was speechless for a moment. He was so angry that he waved his hand and said to his men behind him: "Teach this ignorant guy a lesson!"

Upon hearing this, the men immediately rubbed their hands and surrounded Fade Chen.

However, Chen Fei remained calm. True courage does not come from the strength of one's fists, but from one's inner determination and conviction.

At this moment, Sha Zhu suddenly stood up and shouted, "Stop! This is a restaurant, not a place for you to fight!"

The sound was like the loud bang of a huge bell, shocking everyone.

The rich young man was even more angry when he saw this. He pointed at Sha Zhu and angrily said, "Where did you come from? How dare you meddle in my business?"

Sha Zhu sneered and said, "I am Qin Huairu's friend and this brother's brother. If you want to act wild here today, ask us first if we agree!"

The rich young man was shocked by Sha Zhu's generosity and even retreated for a moment.

These two guys are not easy to deal with. If a fight really breaks out, I may not be able to gain the upper hand.

Just then, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the restaurant, and several patrolmen in uniform walked in.

It turned out that they had noticed the commotion here a long time ago and rushed over to stop a possible conflict.

Amid the tense atmosphere in the restaurant, the arrival of several patrolmen was like timely rain, calming the storm that was about to break out.

Upon seeing this, the rich young man's face changed. He glared at Fade Chen and Sha Zhu, then left in disgrace with his men.

Afterwards, Chen Fei and Sha Zhu walked out of the restaurant side by side. The sunlight shone on them, as if covering them with a golden halo.

Fade Chen took a deep breath, feeling this rare tranquility and peace.

The next day, Chen Fei welcomed his first day at work at the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

I got up early, packed my luggage, and made an appointment with Sha Zhu to go together.

The factory gate was open, and a strong industrial atmosphere filled the air.

He was both excited and nervous, as this would be a new beginning for him.

However, he didn't expect that he would encounter a challenge on the first day.

Sha Zhu had an argument with someone the day before and injured his arm, so he was unable to continue working as the cafeteria chef.

So he recommended Chen Fei to Deputy Director Li, hoping that he could temporarily take charge of cooking and prepare meals for the workers.

When Deputy Director Li heard the news, he frowned.

Looking at the new guy in front of me, my heart was full of doubts.

In his opinion, Fade Chen was so young and had little experience, so how could he be qualified as a chef?

The concern is that if there is something wrong with the food, it will affect the workers' mood and work efficiency.

However, Fade Chen did not back down.

This is an opportunity to show yourself and a moment to prove your abilities.

Walking into the kitchen, he began to get busy.

The movements are skillful and quick, and every step is meticulous.

We carefully select ingredients and mix seasonings to make the most delicious meals.

Thanks to his efforts, dishes with good color, aroma and taste came out of the pot one after another, exuding tempting aroma.

Beneath this seemingly calm surface, there are undercurrents.

Deputy Director Li stood aside, brows furrowed, full of doubts.

I remembered the confidence that Sha Zhu had expressed when he recommended Chen Fei, but could this young man in front of me really take on this important task?

At this moment, Fade Chen stopped what he was doing, picked up a sharp kitchen knife, and started cutting potatoes.

The movements were swift and precise, and every cut was just right, as if there was some kind of wonderful tacit understanding between him and the potatoes.

After a while, a plate of crystal clear shredded potatoes appeared in front of everyone.

When Deputy Director Li saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He walked to the table, picked up a potato shred with chopsticks, and gently put it into his mouth.

The shredded potatoes are crispy and delicious, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.