Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

Soon, He Yuzhu and Ma Hua, the master and apprentice, passed the review, and the staff delivered their certificates immediately.

This didn't need to be kept secret. Lou Xiaoe took the certificate immediately and said proudly to the youngest Shunshun: "Shunshun, isn't daddy great?"

"Ah~ah~ah~"

"Xiao'e, don't let Shunshun get the document in his hands. He will just eat it and then bite the pillar to pieces." Lou's mother reminded.

Although he finally had a chance to show off his skills, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, He Yuzhu thought it would be better to keep a low profile. As for his own four-in-one, forget it. Just kidding. At his level, driving to and from get off work every day would only make things uncomfortable for him.

It just so happened that He Yuzhu felt that he had been a little overnourished recently, and it was time to exercise to maintain his figure. Although a big face and thick neck are standard features of a chef, he did not want to become like this.

In order to commute to get off work, He Yuzhu originally planned to buy two bicycles, one for him and Ma Hua.

When Director Wang of the street heard that He Yuzhu had taken Ma Hua to the State Guesthouse to play a high-end game, he was more grateful than surprised.

"Ma Hua, you must listen to Zhuzi when you get to the State Guesthouse. You must not embarrass him, understand?"

"Aunt, I understand. I will definitely behave well."

"Ma Hua, you are a good kid. You have been worry-free since you were young. I believe you. Here are two bicycle tickets and some money. Go buy two bicycles, one for you and one for Zhuzi."

"Aunt, no need, I have money, I can just buy it for Brother Zhuzi."

"Okay, don't refuse. I'll be relieved if you work hard. Go buy it tomorrow morning. I'm afraid it will be too late to buy it."

When Ma Hua heard this, he realized that this was the case. In other places, apprentices were filial to their masters, but in his case, it was just the opposite. It had always been Brother Zhuzi who had taken care of him.

Now thinking about it, it seems that he has never bought any expensive gifts for Brother Zhuzi. Ma Hua felt very ashamed and decided to buy a bicycle to send to Brother Zhuzi early in the morning.

Similarly, for his aunt's family who have always been silently supporting him, Ma Hua secretly decided that he must contribute to their retirement in the future.

So when He Yuzhu woke up early in the morning, he saw Ma Hua delivering a bicycle, looking exhausted.

He Yuzhu knew that although Ma Hua earned a little more now, he would divide the money into four parts every month, one part for himself, one part for Aunt Wang's family, one part to send back to his hometown, and a small part for his own use.

Although Aunt Wang and I had never asked for that share, this kid was stubborn and would not give it up. So Aunt Wang and I decided to save the money for him, and give the money to his wife when he got married.

"Ma Hua, where did you get the money to buy a bicycle? I don't need you to buy one. You can ride this one yourself. Don't expect me to carry you every day."

"Brother Zhuzi, my aunt asked me to buy it. She gave me the money to buy two. My aunt said that if I didn't buy it sooner, you would buy it."

When He Yuzhu heard what was going on, he decided that since it was Aunt Wang who paid the money, he should stop being pretentious. If he didn't accept it, it would be bad based on the relationship between the two families.

"Then I'll take it. Breakfast hasn't been prepared yet, so go make it. It'll be a good opportunity for your sister-in-law and the others to have a taste of your cooking skills."

Ma Hua was very excited about being able to make breakfast for his sister-in-law and her family, and he took it more seriously than going to the State Guesthouse.

"Brother Zhuzi, I'll go cook."

After He Yuzhu finished washing up, he was afraid that Ma Hua was not familiar with the kitchen and would not be able to use it conveniently, so he went to the kitchen door immediately.

After Lou Xiaoe got up, she looked at He Yuzhu who was standing at the kitchen door directing Ma Hua to make breakfast. For a moment, she felt like an old mother nagging incessantly.

"By the way, Ma Hua, is the supply and marketing cooperative open so early?"

"Brother Zhuzi, my aunt called the director of our street supply and marketing cooperative in advance, so I bought it early this morning."

So that's how it is. Aunt Wang is really becoming more and more experienced. I still have a lot of things to learn.

Since the two little ones in He Yuzhu's family love to eat meat, the He family's breakfast is not light and is no different from a regular meal.

Looking at the delicious side dishes on the table, Lou's mother, who is an expert, took a look and said with a smile: "Ma Hua, your cooking skills are good enough to be a master, not bad."

"Auntie, you are flattering me. I know my own level. I want to learn from Brother Zhuzi for a few more years."

"You won't stop until you've taken all my stuff out."

Ma Hua was not an outsider and they met each other often, so everyone treated him as a member of the family. Ma Hua was not restrained in the He family and was very relaxed.

So we had a very enjoyable simple family dinner.

After dinner, the master and disciple prepared to go out.

"Ma Hua, come on up, I'll carry you."

"Brother Zhuzi, no need. I've got my bike at the supply and marketing cooperative. Just walk over and ride it away."

It must be said that it is easier to get things done if you have connections in the court. After He Yuzhu got on the bike, he discovered that the bike had already been stamped.

No need to ask, it must be Director Zhou's work, the couple's operation was so smooth.

The master and the disciple rode their brand new Phoenix bicycles and sped along the way, attracting quite a lot of attention.

This was the first time that Ma Hua attracted so much attention. Especially along the way, many girls pointed at him and talked about him. He was a little insecure and very shy.

He Yuzhu joked: "Ma Hua, there is not much difference in age between us."

"Brother Zhuzi, I am two years younger than you."

When He Yuzhu heard this, he thought that she was already twenty years old, old enough to get married, and in another one or two years she would be considered an older single person.

Don't disbelieve it, this is indeed the case in this era. The golden age for men and women to get married is only a few years, and after these years the range of choices becomes smaller.

He Yuzhu also secretly kept this matter in mind. As a master, it was only natural for him to worry about his apprentice's marriage.

He Yuzhu asked directly, "Ma Hua, do you have a girl you like?"

"Brother Zhuzi, I~I don't have~the conditions~"

"Ma Hua, I don't like what you said. What's wrong with your conditions? Your salary of NT$24.50 a month plus subsidies is more than NT$30, and you occasionally take on some private work. How are you any worse than others?"

Ma Hua heard this and said, "Yeah, it seems like I'm not that bad after all."

Ma Hua, who has been afraid of poverty since childhood, is very sensitive and lacks self-confidence. Although he has improved a little in the past two years, he is only confident in his cooking skills.

The rest is nonsense. Apart from anything else, Liu Lan and I are old colleagues, but I still dare not look at her face when talking to her.

The two of them rode and chatted until they arrived at the entrance of the State Guesthouse. Before entering the door, He Yuzhu turned to Ma Hua and said:

"Ma Hua, I have two tasks for you. One is to prove yourself here, and the other is to find me a brother or sister this year."