Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

At the same time, in another corner of the courtyard, Sha Zhu was pacing anxiously, feeling as if there were millions of ants gnawing at his heart.

Ever since he had a feud with Chen Fei last time, he had been brooding over it and hoped that Director Li could help him vent his anger.

However, as time went by, there was still no news from Director Li, which made him begin to doubt.

"Is Chen Fei really so lucky?" Sha Zhu cursed in his heart, but his face was gloomy.

He knew very well that if Chen Fei continued to be so successful in the factory, his life would not be easy. Therefore, he was more eager to know what was going on with Director Li.

Finally, Monday morning arrived, and Sha Zhu couldn't wait to rush to Director Li's office, wanting to get a clear answer.

All of this will become another unexpected turning point in Chen Fei's life trajectory.

There was something unusual in the air on Monday morning.

Sha Zhu, the chef who was known for his great strength and straightforwardness in the cafeteria, rushed to the factory office building in a hurry early in the morning. His heart was filled with concern about Chen Fei's job transfer, or to be more precise, worry.

He was worried that Chen Fei would really get his wish and be transferred to the canteen kitchen, which he regarded as a forbidden area. That would be a huge challenge to his position.

"Director Li, good morning!" As soon as Sha Zhu entered the room, he put on a smile on his face, although there was a hint of subtle gloom behind the smile.

He knew Director Li's temper very well, he was greedy for money and lustful, but as long as he gave enough benefits, there was nothing he couldn't accomplish.

Director Li sat behind a large desk, his eyes wandering over Sha Zhu, a playful smile on his lips.

"Hey, Silly Zhu, so early? What's the matter?"

"Hey, Director Li, I'm here to ask about the transfer of that kid Chen Fei." Sha Zhu said as he took out an envelope from his pocket and gently placed it on the table. Inside was the private money he had saved for a long time, just for this moment.

Director Li's eyes lit up, and then he cleared his throat in a serious manner: "Oh, that, I have already arranged it. Chen Fei will indeed be transferred to the canteen kitchen, but his salary must be based on our canteen's standard, which is 37 yuan, the same as yours."

When Sha Zhu heard this, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.

In his opinion, once Chen Fei lost his high salary as a welder, he would be like a bird with broken wings, and would never be able to make any waves again.

However, the wheel of fate always turns inadvertently.

The moment Chen Fei stepped into the cafeteria, a mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his mind: "The system is activated, and a critical event has been detected. Please choose: 10. Refuse the transfer and punish Sha Zhu, and be rewarded with 10 meat coupons; 30. Accept the transfer, and be rewarded with food coupons and an additional yuan subsidy per month."

Fade Chen was stunned. This sudden change caught him off guard.

But soon, he calmed down, his eyes flickered, and he calculated the pros and cons in his mind.

Although refusing a transfer may give you a temporary relief, in the long run it is tantamount to cutting off your own future; while accepting a transfer not only allows you to obtain substantial rewards, but you can also find opportunities in the new environment and achieve a true counterattack.

"I choose option two." Chen Fei said to himself, then took a deep breath, took firm steps, and walked towards his new post.

In the cafeteria, everyone was talking about it, and they all looked at Chen Fei with curiosity.

Sha Zhu, on the other hand, had a look of disdain on his face, thinking to himself, "Hmph, let's see what waves you can come up with."

But Chen Fei ignored all this and stood at the door of the Human Resources Department, holding the transfer notice tightly in his hand, but his heart was calm.

This piece of paper will be a turning point in the trajectory of his life, and all of this stems from his unknown secret - a mysterious system that can bring extra income.

"Fade Chen, come in." The voice of the head of the human resources department came through the half-open door, with some subtle and complex emotions.

Chen Fei took a deep breath and pushed the door open. He saw the transfer document lying quietly on the table, as if waiting for his final judgment.

"This is your transfer decision. From today on, you will be officially transferred to work in the cafeteria kitchen." The supervisor's words were concise and clear, but there was a hint of regret in his eyes.

In the eyes of everyone, cafeteria work is undoubtedly a symbol of demotion, especially for a young worker like Chen Fei who is skilled and has a bright future.

Colleagues gathered around and talked about it, most of them expressing sympathy and confusion about Chen Fei's situation.

They couldn't imagine why a technical backbone who should have shined in the workshop would suddenly choose such a seemingly bleak path.

However, Chen Fei just smiled slightly, and that smile contained confidence and expectation that only he understood.

"Thank you, supervisor, and thank you all for your concern." Chen Fei took the transfer letter and signed his name without hesitation.

At that moment, something seemed to be quietly activated in his heart. That was the special mission given to him by the system, and it was also the starting point of his counterattack.

In the afternoon, the sun shines through the windows of the cafeteria, casting a shadow on the busy figures. Chen Fei, wearing a brand new chef's uniform, stands in front of the stove in the back kitchen, looking particularly eye-catching.

Sha Zhu, the old cafeteria employee who always liked to take advantage of Chen Fei and was secretly proud of Chen Fei's transfer, saw Chen Fei at this moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he put on his signature flattering smile.

"Hey, isn't this Master Technician Chen? How come you come to our little temple to be a monk?" Sha Zhu's words were full of joking, and he obviously wanted to see Chen Fei's reaction.

But Fade Chen just smiled faintly, as if he didn't take his provocation to heart at all.

"No, no, the canteen is also an important department in the factory. It's my honor to work here." Chen Fei's words were neither humble nor arrogant, but they left Sha Zhu speechless for a moment.

Unexpectedly, Fade Chen would accept all this so calmly. What confused him even more was that there seemed to be some kind of light in Fade Chen's eyes that he couldn't understand.

In the following days, Chen Fei quickly adapted to the working rhythm of the cafeteria. He used the special abilities granted by the system to not only greatly improve the quality of the cafeteria's dishes, but also cleverly save a lot of costs.

All of this made Sha Zhu and others look at him with admiration. What made them even more incredible was that Chen Fei's income not only did not decrease, but became even more considerable due to the subsidies from the system.

Sha Zhu finally couldn't hold back his inner doubts anymore and found an opportunity to find Chen Fei in private.

"How did you do it? Don't you really regret it?" There was both curiosity and reluctance in his tone.

Fade Chen smiled and patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder. "Sha Zhu, life is like the food in this pot. Sometimes it may seem plain, but it actually contains mysteries. As long as you are willing to try, you will always find different flavors. As for regrets, I never look back, because I know that my road is always ahead."

After saying that, Fade Chen turned around and continued to work, leaving Sha Zhu alone there, looking at his back thoughtfully.

And the air in the cafeteria seemed to have an unusual atmosphere because of these words.