Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

At lunchtime, Yi Zhonghai asked his apprentice Jia Dongxu to get him food. He just quietly went to the kitchen, and soon a young apprentice in the kitchen followed Yi Zhonghai out, and the two of them went to a corner, looking very mysterious.

The apprentice was a little terrified and quickly waved his hands and said, "Master Yi, isn't this a bad thing to do? If I get caught, I'll definitely lose my job." Yi Zhonghai smiled and said, "What's the big deal? Wei Dabao, as long as you put some croton seeds in the dishes made by Sha Zhu, I'll give you 100 yuan after the job is done. If you want to learn locksmithing from me, I can also take you in as my apprentice."

Wei Dabao was a little tempted, after all, the monthly salary of a fitter is generally much higher than that of the people working in the kitchen. But if this matter were known to others, he would not be able to gain a foothold in the canteen in the future. Yi Zhonghai saw that Wei Dabao was a little hesitant, smiled, waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, can you be an apprentice under me sometimes? I am now a level 7 fitter in the factory. If you work hard and pass the level 1 or 2 exam, your monthly salary will be more than twice your current salary."

Wei Dabao nodded, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll do it. But Master Yi, you have to keep your word. When the time comes, you must transfer me out of the kitchen, and I'll be your apprentice."

Yi Zhonghai nodded with a smile, took out three bills from his pocket and handed them to Wei Dabao. Looking at the money in his hand, Wei Dabao showed a simple smile. Yi Zhonghai sneered in his heart. He would never accept such a person who forgets his principles for the sake of profit as his apprentice. He could just find a reason to get rid of him. It was a pity to lose the 30 yuan. As long as Sha Zhu was taught a lesson, the value of the 30 yuan would be reflected.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Wei Dabao kindly, and felt that he had to encourage this fool, so he said with a smile, "Dabao, as long as you help the master to accomplish this task, the master will go to the factory to transfer you to my subordinates as my apprentice. I am very familiar with the leaders in the factory, and this is a piece of cake for me."

After hearing this, Wei Dabao was full of confidence. He patted his chest and assured, "Master, don't worry. I will definitely handle this matter well. Sha Zhu is your enemy, so he is also my enemy, Wei Dabao." Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied with what Wei Dabao said. It would be great if everyone in this world could be so easily deceived!

Yi Zhonghai gave a few more instructions, fearing that Wei Dabao, a young man, would be discovered by others. Seeing that Wei Dabao understood what he meant, Yi Zhonghai nodded with satisfaction, and walked into the workshop with his hands behind his back. After the two people left, a figure suddenly appeared in the corner. This person was naturally Liu Lan, who had just gone to the bathroom nearby and did not expect to overhear such a thing.

She had a better understanding of Yi Zhonghai. As one of the few senior fitters in the steel mill, he also knew Yi Zhonghai. But what he really didn't expect was that such a respected senior would actually harm a junior like this. But he seemed to have heard that He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai lived in the same courtyard. Was he really not afraid of retribution for harming the neighbors in the courtyard like this?

Liu Lan hurried back to the kitchen of the steel mill. The workers had already finished their meals and were sitting down to rest. He Yuzhu was drinking tea from a large iron pot. Liu Lan whispered, "Master He, I have something to tell you."

He Yuzhu was lying comfortably on the recliner. He didn't expect Liu Lan to whisper this into his ear. He opened his eyes, looked at Liu Lan and said, "What's the matter?" Seeing Liu Lan's embarrassed look, He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Is your family in trouble again? Well, I'll give you 10 yuan first. Don't worry, you can pay it back slowly."

She knew that Liu Lan's family was not well off, and this person was not bad, so He Yuzhu thought he could help her. Liu Lan smiled and shook her head, then took He Yuzhu out. She found a secluded corner outside the door and told him the whole story. The more he listened, the darker He Yuzhu's face became.

He Yuzhu gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly that Yi Zhonghai seemed to really want to kill him. If they succeeded in this matter, the others would be fine, but he, the chef in the canteen, would have to bear most of the responsibility. Yi Zhonghai really wanted to kill him.

"Okay, okay, since you dare to do this, don't blame me, He Yuzhu, for taking revenge on you in private." He Yuzhu thought viciously in his heart, and he must teach these beasts in the courtyard a profound lesson. Looking at Liu Lan, He Yuzhu took out 10 yuan from his pocket and said, "This 10 yuan is a reward for you. Fortunately, you told me today, otherwise, no one in our kitchen would be spared from the lunch tomorrow."

Liu Lan wanted to take the 10 yuan, but she felt a little embarrassed. He Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand and said, "Just take it. This is equivalent to the reward given to you by me, the master chef." Liu Lan nodded and thanked He Yuzhu.

He was really grateful for the information Liu Lan had given him. If Wei Dabao took advantage of him to sprinkle croton into the big pot of rice tomorrow, he might not be able to prevent it. This was a major production accident, and he would definitely be finished. He Yuzhu seemed to be a little frightened. This Yi Zhonghai was simply too cruel. If he didn't kill him, he would not be at peace.

He also had to think of a way to deal with Yi Zhonghai. He didn't believe that he had the memory of two lives and couldn't outsmart Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai was very good at pretending to be good. If there was any way to strip him of his moral coat, it would be more painful than killing him. He Yuzhu felt that he had to think of a way according to this idea and trick Yi Zhonghai.

Old lady Long strolled on the street with a cane, and from time to time she saw something good, she would take out money to buy it and try it. Seeing a man selling candied haws, the deaf old lady paid for a bunch, tasted it, frowned and said, "This taste is a bit unauthentic."