Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

The assessment was not completed until the afternoon. The loudspeaker broadcast the names of those who passed the assessment. Some were happy and some were worried. Those who passed the assessment were naturally happy, which meant that they would earn a few more yuan per month. In those days, a few yuan could buy dozens of kilograms of flour or several kilograms of pork.

Those who failed the assessment were naturally a little discouraged, feeling that they had failed their families' expectations. He Yuzhu had already arrived at the door of Director Yang's office and knocked gently. Director Yang's full voice came out and said, "Come in."

He Yuzhu opened the door and walked in. Director Yang said with a smile, "Hey, Xiao He, you are finally here. Please take a seat." Director Yang's words had a hint of flattery. After all, a level 6 chef is a talent that cannot be ignored. Besides, Chef Ma had just said that He Yuzhu's cooking skills would improve in the future.

He Yuzhui did the opposite without any hesitation. Director Yang said with a smile, "Master He, you are a young talent. You have won honor for our steel rolling mill today. As the director, I have to reward you. Tell me, what do you want? As long as it's what I have and it's not excessive, I promise I won't refuse."

Director Yang still had plans in mind. He didn't want to stay in this position for the rest of his life. If he had a good chef under him, it would definitely be useful in the future. So he decided to subdue He Yuzhu and tie him to his chariot.

He Yuzhu smiled. He naturally understood what Director Yang was thinking. He smiled and said, "As a member of the steel mill, I should be honored for the steel mill. But I have encountered a difficult problem recently. Director Yang, you may know that my father went to Baocheng to help a widow, leaving a younger sister for me to take care of."

Director Yang nodded. He naturally knew about this matter. It can be said that no one in the steel mill did not know about this matter. Seeing Director Yang nod, He Yuzhu said, "I want to borrow a bicycle ticket from you, so that I can relax a little. After all, it is convenient to have a bicycle to pick up my sister from school every day."

He Yuzhu's words were very humble. Director Yang smiled and said, "Isn't it just a bicycle ticket? Why do you need to use the word 'borrow'? I happen to have an extra bicycle ticket, so I'll give it to you as a reward." He Yuzhu showed a simple and honest smile, and said with a smile on his face, "How can I be so embarrassed? Well, I'll take it with a thick face. If Director Yang can use my money in the future, I'll do my best to help him."

Director Yang nodded with satisfaction. He felt that He Yuzhu was too easy to win over. With a bicycle ticket, he was completely obedient. He didn't know that He Yuzhu was just making empty promises to Director Yang. Director Yang thought for a while and said, "Although your work level is level six, I will give you a salary of 50 yuan per month. If your chef level is upgraded by then, I, Yang Aihua, will definitely not treat you unfairly."

He Yuzhu nodded with a smile and said, "Thank you so much, Director Yang. With a higher salary, the life of brother and sister will be better." Director Yang waved his hand and said, "Haha, this is what you deserve. Well, then you go back to the cafeteria to work first. Work hard, the steel mill will not treat you unfairly."

He Yuzhu nodded, drank the tea in the cup in one breath, and left happily. After He Yuzhu left, Director Yang smiled and said, "This kid is just a fool," and then continued to deal with things.

Passing by the steel mill's fitter workshop, he met Yi Zhonghai, who was smiling. He Yuzhu curled his lips and ignored him. This made Yi Zhonghai a little angry, and he cursed He Yuzhu in his heart. Jia Dongxu looked at the smug Sha Zhu, and was very unhappy. Looking at his own master who was also unhappy, he said, "Master, look at this Sha Zhu, he simply doesn't take you seriously. Isn't it just that he passed the sixth-level chef exam? Why are you so proud?"

Yi Zhonghai glanced at his beloved apprentice and said, "How dare you say that, kid? You have brought disgrace upon your master, do you know that? Think about it yourself. Including today's test, how many times have you taken the test? Can't you pass a simple first-level fitter test? Did you hear those workers laughing at me in private today? I am almost losing face."

Jia Dongxu smiled awkwardly and said, "Well, Master, I was just nervous today. I will definitely pass next time." Yi Zhonghai snorted coldly. He looked at his beloved disciple with a half-smile and said, "You can pass next time, why do I feel a little bit unconvinced?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled bitterly, ignored Jia Dongxu, and went somewhere else. Jia Dongxu asked hurriedly, "Master, where are you going?" Yi Zhonghai snorted and said, "I'm going to the toilet, don't follow me." He left Jia Dongxu with his back and left.

The workers in the workshop stared at Jia Dongxu closely, their eyes seemed to contain some ridicule and sarcasm, but mostly envy. If they failed the first-level fitter test several times in a row, they believed that their master would definitely kick them out. They envied Jia Dongxu for having such a good master, why didn't they have such a good master?

Zhao Qianjin stood behind Jia Dongxu. He was barely a first-class fitter. He envied Jia Dongxu very much. For a fitter in a steel rolling mill to accept an apprentice, he had to have connections. Their family was relatively poor. He had been in the steel rolling mill for more than half a year, but no fitter accepted him as an apprentice.

In fact, he had privately asked Yi Zhonghai, begging him to accept him as his apprentice. But Yi Zhonghai was unwilling, which made Zhao Qianjin feel uncomfortable. He secretly decided to deal with Jia Dongxu. After all, Yi Zhonghai's level was too high and they dared not touch him, but Jia Dongxu and his friends did not consider this.

Shazhu staggered back to the kitchen of the steel mill. As soon as he got back to the kitchen, several people came to him to make friends. He Yuzhu ignored them. Human nature is always like this. When you are down, no one can help you. When you are prosperous, many dog-skin plasters will come to cling to you.

He Yuzhu did not bully others because he was a level 6 chef. Instead, he was very friendly with other chefs. Liu Dacheng was a very honest man. He looked at He Yuzhu and hesitated. He Yuzhu thought for a while and asked, "Uncle Liu, is there anything wrong with you? If you have something, just tell me. After all, you have helped me before."