Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

As Yu Li and Chen Fei's relationship gradually became public, Yu Haitang's feelings became more complicated.

With Yu Li's encouragement, she decided to re-examine her feelings and life.

Amid the complex interpersonal relationships at the steel mill, Yang Weimin's mood was like the dark clouded sky, gloomy and tense.

Ever since Yu Haitang proposed breaking up, he has been looking for some kind of balance in his heart, trying to regain his dignity and status.

After discovering that Chen Fei has become Yu Haitang's new focus, Yang Weimin regards Chen Fei as a love rival and decides to take all measures to retaliate against Chen Fei in order to reshape his image in Haitang's heart.

Yang Weimin began to ask around for information about Chen Fei, trying to understand his habits and weaknesses.

"Chen Fei, this guy is really not simple." Yang Weimin said to Liu Haizhong on the construction site. The two of them temporarily formed an alliance because of their common hostility.

"That guy likes to be alone. He has offended many people inside and outside the factory." Liu Haizhong responded while adjusting the machine.

"I heard that he had a feud with the cafeteria's head chef He Yuzhu, and now that guy has been transferred to the cleaning department." There was a sinister flash in Yang Weimin's eyes.

Liu Haizhong stopped what he was doing and asked curiously, "What are you going to do?"

"Consult He Yuzhu and embarrass Chen Fei in front of everyone. If Chen Fei's image is damaged, Haitang may change her mind." Yang Weimin's voice was full of malice.

Yang Weimin wasted no time, found He Yuzhu and put forward his plan.

He Yuzhu was full of resentment towards Chen Fei because he was demoted to the cleaning department.

"I've heard about what happened between you. I can help, but I want to get my share of the benefits after you succeed." He Yuzhu said coldly.

"No problem, as long as you can help me succeed, you will get all the benefits." Yang Weimin and He Yuzhu high-fived and started their plan.

A few days later, at a meeting of the entire institute, Yang Weimin and He Yuzhu were ready to launch an attack.

At the beginning of the meeting, Yi Zhonghai was discussing the allocation of work for the new house construction on the podium. Yang Weimin suddenly stood up and said in a loud voice: "Uncle Yi, we have a more important matter to deal with today."

Yi Zhonghai was surprised, but still asked patiently: "Yang Weimin, is there anything more important than building a new house?"

"It's about Chen Fei." Yang Weimin paused deliberately and looked around. "Chen Fei claims to be a role model for our factory, but he is actually a narrow-minded person who only cares about his own interests."

Chen Fei stood up and responded calmly: "Yang Weimin, you should have a basis for your words and don't slander others."

Yang Weimin sneered and continued, "Whether it is slander or not, just ask He Yuzhu and you will know. He Yuzhu, tell us how Fade Chen treated you."

All eyes turned to He Yuzhu. He stood up, with a hint of anger in his voice: "Chen Fei transferred me from the position of head chef in the cafeteria to the position of manure picker in the cleaning department because of a small matter. Is this a fair act?"

There was an uproar in the meeting hall, and everyone began to question Chen Fei's attitude.

Fade Chen had a blank expression on his face, but his heart was sinking.

He knew clearly that the collaboration between Yang Weimin and He Yuzhu meant the beginning of trouble.

However, just when Yang Weimin thought everything was going according to plan, Yu Haitang suddenly stood up, her voice firm and clear: "Yang Weimin, He Yuzhu, are your accusations true? Or are you just framing a good man to achieve your own goals?"

This sentence stunned Yang Weimin and He Yuzhu. They did not expect Yu Haitang to stand up and question them.

Chen Fei watched all this quietly. He knew that the truth would eventually come out.

In a corner of the steel rolling mill, the stench behind the manure pit makes it almost impossible for ordinary people to approach, but He Yuzhu (Shazhu) is working hard here.

He was full of resistance to this job at first, but as time went by, he gradually got used to this environment and even took the opportunity to take a short nap during the short breaks between work, although the strong stench would wake him up from time to time.

That day, He Yuzhu was working by the manure pit when Yang Weimin came over.

His footsteps caught He Yuzhu's attention. He Yuzhu raised his head, wiped the sweat off his face with his sleeve, and looked at the person who came in confusion.

"Brother Weimin, why are you here?" He Yuzhu asked with a hint of vigilance in his voice.

Yang Weimin did not answer directly, but looked around, as if to confirm whether there were other people present. "I came to see you for something."

He Yuzhu put down the tools in his hands and asked seriously, "What's so formal?"

Yang Weimin took a few steps closer and whispered, "I want to cooperate with you."

He Yuzhu seemed a little curious, "Cooperation? What?"

Yang Weimin confirmed that there was no one around, and then slowly said, "I know there are some unpleasant things between you and Fade Chen. I have had similar experiences. I think we can do something together to show those who look down on us."

He Yuzhu frowned after hearing this. He was wary of Yang Weimin's question, "What exactly do you plan to do?"

Yang Weimin gave a sly smile, "I have a few plans, but I need someone I can trust to work with me. What do you think?"

He Yuzhu was silent for a while. He knew that Yang Weimin was a shrewd man, but he also understood that cooperating with Yang Weimin might have unpredictable consequences. "Brother Weimin, I'm just a simple worker. You've got the wrong person."

Yang Weimin was unwilling to give up. "He Yuzhu, this is a rare opportunity. If we work together, we will definitely impress the people in the factory."

He Yuzhu shook his head. "I don't need to impress others in those ways. I live by my own hands."

Yang Weimin saw He Yuzhu's determination and stopped trying to persuade him. He patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, "Okay, if you change your mind, you can always come to me."

He Yuzhu looked at Yang Weimin's back, feeling a little complicated.

He knew that Yang Weimin's proposal might change his fate, but he didn't want to go down that path.

What we desire is pure happiness, not success based on calculations and power struggles.

As time went by, He Yuzhu's persistence earned him the respect of more people in the factory.

His diligence and honesty became his greatest assets.

However, Yang Weimin's plan ultimately failed to be implemented due to lack of real support. He gradually realized that real power does not come from power struggles, but from trust and support between people.

Amid the stench behind the manure pit, He Yuzhu (Shazhu) was working attentively. He had become accustomed to this job, and even when he was awakened by the stench during his break, he no longer had the initial resistance.

However, today's work was interrupted by an unexpected conversation.

Yang Weimin walked through the factory and found He Yuzhu. "He Yuzhu, I want to talk to you about something."