The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

"Mom, these are good enough. After all, there are so many people in the steel mill, how can there be any meat or vegetables left?"

Faced with the expectant expressions of Jia Zhang and Bang Geng, Qin Huairu could only explain helplessly.

"Oh, if I had known I would have stayed in the workshop."

Qin Huairu thought sadly.

She didn't understand it before, but now she understands why most of the people working in the kitchen are middle-aged women. It's because of low wages and no promotion.

After all, as long as you are not a chef, you can only be a handyman in the kitchen and get a fixed salary.

"Huai Ru, what are you thinking about? I'm talking to you."

Jia Zhang, who was standing by, waved her hand in front of her and looked at her in confusion.

Qin Huairu finally came back to her senses and stopped thinking about those trivial things.

"No, nothing, mom, what did you just say?"

Qin Huairu didn't hear Jia Zhang's question just now, so she could only ask.

Jia Zhang didn't think much about it, just thinking that she was tired, and immediately sighed and said, "It's your job. Your current salary is not as good as working in the workshop. Why don't you find someone to help you? I think it's better for you to go back to work in the workshop."

Originally, when Qin Huairu went to work in the canteen, Jia Zhang was quite happy at first. After all, Qin Huairu brought back a lot of leftovers every day, and the family at least saved a lot of money on food.

But as time went on, Jia Zhang gradually discovered that Qin Huairu's monthly salary had decreased a lot.

When I was working in the workshop before, because it was heavy physical labor, not to mention the salary, at least the quantity was much higher.

Now not only has the salary been reduced by a few dollars, but the ration has also been cut. Of course, Jia Zhang hopes that Qin Huairu can return to the workshop.

After all, although this work position belongs to Qin Huairu now, it will be Bang Geng who will take over in the end.

Of course, Jia Zhang didn't want Banggeng to work in the cafeteria.

Although the work was easy, in Jia Zhang's mind, it was just a job of serving others, which was too embarrassing.

Qin Huairu was a little surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect that Jia Zhang's idea coincided with hers. She also wanted to go back to the workshop at this time, but she didn't know if it was possible.

"Mom, let me go ask about this. I don't know if it's okay."

Qin Huairu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

After hearing this, Jia Zhang also smiled.

"Just think it through. If you really can't figure it out, you can go find Yi Zhonghai. Although our family doesn't have a good relationship with him now, I believe he will still help for Dongxu's sake."

Jia Zhang gave Qin Huairu some advice, and Qin Huairu understood it. After all, she needed someone to support her when she went to the workshop, so it was reasonable for her to talk to Yi Zhonghai.

"Okay, I get it. You guys eat first. I'll go to the old lady in the backyard."

Qin Huairu put down her bowl and chopsticks and went to the backyard.

Now Qin Huairu also needs to clean the house for the deaf old lady every day and help wash clothes, so she is very busy every day.

A few days later, one evening, Li Huaide invited everyone to dinner, and Qin Huairu waited for him outside after knowing it.

"Deputy Director Li, be careful, I'll support you."

Li Huaide drank a lot tonight and was a little unsteady on his feet. As soon as he came out, he was seen by Qin Huairu.

Seeing this, Qin Huairu hurried over to support him and said with concern, "Deputy Director Li, let me help you go back to the office."

Having said that, Qin Huairu pulled Li Huaide away.

Li Huaide was not drunk at this time. Seeing this, he quickly withdrew his hand and said to Qin Huairu, "No need. Why haven't you finished get off work yet? Go back quickly, otherwise your family will worry about you."

For Li Huaide, it was just a novelty for Qin Huairu, especially since Qin Huairu was not that pretty now.

After all, they lost He Yuzhu's subsidy, and Yi Zhonghai also drew a clear line with their family.

How could Qin Huairu, who was burdened by the heavy burden of life, still charm Li Huaide?

After fulfilling his wish, Li Huaide treated Qin Huairu in a businesslike manner and did not mention their relationship at all.

In response, Qin Huairu gritted her teeth and said, "Director Li, how can you be so cruel?"

As she spoke, Qin Huairu burst into tears.

This scared Li Huaide. Although most people in the steel mill had gone off work, there were still people in the box. If they were seen by others, it would be disastrous.

Seeing this, Li Huaide hurriedly pulled Qin Huairu to the side, a corner where no one would pass by.

After the two of them stood still, Li Huaide looked at Qin Huairu and asked in a deep voice: "Qin Huairu, don't be ignorant. We are just taking what we need. Don't think of pestering me, otherwise you will understand the consequences."

Li Huaide had already begun to regret in his heart at this time, regretting why he had coveted Qin Huairu's beauty before. Now, if Qin Huairu shouted it out, it would be a big problem for his reputation.

"Qin Huairu, I got you out, don't think you can deny it."

Li Huaide's words were very clear, that is, the two of them were just in a transactional relationship and should not get too close.

When Qin Huairu heard this, a trace of resentment flashed across her eyes. She had never thought that Li Huaide would be like this. He was simply turning his back on her.

But Qin Huairu was not influential, so she certainly would not argue with Li Huaide. Instead, she followed Li Huaide's words and said, "I know, but I just want to ask you for help now. I want to be transferred back to the workshop and don't want to be in the kitchen anymore."

Li Huaide directly refused this.

"That's impossible. I'm not in charge of the workshop. Besides, you've been away for so long, there's no one in the workshop anymore. There's no place for you to go there."

Of course Li Huaide didn't want to help. Apart from anything else, the workshop was Director Yang's territory. It was okay to ask for someone, but it was still difficult to get people in.

Qin Huairu thought that as long as she told Li Huaide a little, Li Huaide would always help her for the sake of their relationship, but she didn't expect to be rejected directly.

"You are the factory director, why won't you help with such a small matter?"

Qin Huairu asked in a low voice. She didn't understand the workings of the steel mill, but she felt that as long as Li Huaide said a word, she could return to the workshop smoothly.

Seeing that she didn't understand the relationship, Li Huaide could only explain: "It's not that I don't want to help, but the workshop is Director Yang's territory. You have to convince the workshop director yourself before you can help."

Li Huaide still gave Qin Huairu an idea, but it was a bit difficult for Qin Huairu.

Or it is simply impossible. The director of her workshop was so happy when he heard that she was leaving. Now she wants to go back, he will definitely not agree.

"Anyway, I've given you some advice, so you figure it out yourself."

Li Huaide didn't care what she was thinking and spoke directly.

"Besides, you'd better keep your mouth shut and don't let me hear anything bad."

After Li Huaide finished speaking, he left and went back to the box.