Siheyuan: Cooking journey

"Am I dreaming?"

He Yuzhu looked innocent, "What's the point of always staying in a hotel? We have our own home, why don't we just move back home so that we can see you every day."

"If you don't want to move, you won't move."

Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly, "I'm not going back to that old yard."

Looking at her appearance, He Yuzhu blinked his eyes and tried to persuade her patiently.

As a result, before she could say anything, she found that the other party had more to say in private, so she stopped interrupting and just listened to her quietly.

In the next room.

Sisi was thinking about something that was troubling her, her brows furrowed, and she had to cover her ears with her hands to block out the noise outside.

......

The time for work has long passed.

He Yuzhu drove Lou Xiao'e and Sisi to the instant noodle factory and sent them to their respective offices.

He went to the conference room on the third floor and presided over a work meeting. After learning in detail all the recent affairs of the factory, he listened to Yu Li's report on the normal operation of the instant noodle production line.

He felt very relieved that Yu Li was in charge of all matters.

But when he thought about the fact that Yu Haitang slept in Yu Li's office last night, he felt that the situation was not optimistic.

Just like the accident with You Fengxia, it was a wake-up call for him.

Fortunately, the person who rushed in was not Lou Xiaoe, otherwise it would have been a big trouble.

Yu Haitang frequently appears in and outside Yu Li's office, which can easily lead to misunderstandings.

For example, if she accidentally broke in thinking that Yu Li was taking a shower inside, the problem would be even more serious.

Considering this potential risk,

He Yuzhu gently stroked Yu Li's long hair and asked, "I heard that someone in the lab always likes to go to your lounge to take a shower. Is this true?"

Yu Li frowned slightly.

She knew very well that her younger sister Yu Haitang always came here to take a bath.

But as for the fact that the laboratory technicians would come upstairs to take a shower, she had never really thought about it.

But to be honest, this is not completely impossible.

After all, the people in the laboratory follow the shifts of the production workshop. At night, there is no one in the office upstairs, and the door is usually not locked. If someone really goes upstairs to take a shower, no one will notice.

"I'll go and see what's going on."

Yu Li is very serious.

Since He Yuzhu mentioned this, it most likely really happened.

As for how he heard about this, Yu Li could also guess roughly - Lou Xiao'e must have discovered something wrong. Last night, He Yuzhu did not return to the courtyard, and there was no doubt that he went to Lou Xiao'e's place to spend the night.

Thinking of this, Yu Li's heart ached and she couldn't help but hug He Yuzhu tightly.

The two have been together for such a long time, but they have very few opportunities to sleep together.

"Maybe there is no need to investigate..."

Feeling the other party's attachment, He Yuzhu looked at her with a gentle gaze, patted her back and suggested: "How about setting up a table at the elevator entrance on the fourth floor?"

"Send one of the women's security team over to guard there. No unrelated people are allowed to enter this floor."

"Yeah..." Yu Li nodded in agreement.

Most of the employees in the instant noodle factory are female. This female security team was transformed from the original female patrol team of the steel rolling mill. It is also an all-female lineup, so it is not difficult to mobilize one person.

However, just one person seemed insufficient, so Yu Li added: "If we only arrange one person, I'm afraid we won't have enough manpower."

“Set up a post at the main entrance on the first floor and another at the elevator entrance on the fourth floor.”

"Two people are stationed on the first floor, and one person is stationed on the fourth floor. Three people form a group, and the shift system is adjusted according to the three shifts of production."

This arrangement does sound a bit over the top.

He Yuzhu said: "In fact, there is no need to make it so complicated. Just place one person during the day and lock the office door at night."

"It's not that much trouble."

He hugged He Yuzhu tightly and said eagerly, "I have an idea and I want to talk to you about it."

"What's the idea?"

He Yuzhu asked curiously.

"I understand that other factories have department heads take turns on duty, but our instant noodle factory hasn't done that yet. How about this? The main person in charge takes turns on duty every two days?"

"Ma Hua and the others are in the same group, and we two will be on duty together, how about that?"

Yu Li's eyes were full of anticipation.

Faced with such suggestions, He Yuzhu didn't know what to say for a moment.

This was indeed a tradition at the steel mill, but after the women's patrol team was established, the responsibility was handed over to them.

The same principle applies to the current instant noodle factory: here, too, there is a team of women responsible for monitoring production line operations, and there is actually no need for senior executives to take turns on duty.

After understanding Yu Li's thoughts behind this suggestion, He Yuzhu felt warm and guilty. He usually spent too little time with her. So he sighed and said, "If the duty system is really implemented, Lou Xiao'e will probably apply to join."

After hearing this, Yu Li was silent and a little depressed - she had imagined the beautiful scene of staying in the factory with He Yuzhu at night and working together, but she ignored the existence of Lou Xiaoe.

If He Yuzhu really started this duty, the happiest person would undoubtedly be Lou Xiao'e.

At noon, it's time for lunch.

In the broadcasting room on the second floor.

Yu Haitang glanced at You Fengxia and asked casually, "Xiaoxia, it's almost time for lunch."

"almost……"

You Fengxia was lying on the desk, using her arm as a pillow, and was dozing off. She didn't pay much attention to her question. In fact, she knew Yu Haitang's purpose very well.

If it were in the past, she might enthusiastically go to the cafeteria to buy the meal.

But now with He Yuzhu's support, life will only get better and better. Why should I still need to please Yu Haitang?

It would be better to think of a way to get some benefits from He Yuzhu.

That's what's realistic.

"Sister Haitang, I'm not feeling well. If you're going to the cafeteria, could you bring me a meal?"

You should be sensible in what you do and not get carried away right away. You Fengxia is very clear about this. Although she relies on He Yuzhu, she does not want to completely break up with Yu Haitang.

The superficial relationship still needs to be maintained, but as for flattery, it certainly won't happen.

It’s not that I don’t want to help buy meals, but I really feel unwell. Plus, the cafeteria is quite far away and I really can’t walk.

Still wanting me to buy food!

Yu Haitang rolled her eyes helplessly. "I don't plan to go to the cafeteria. I took an extra pack of instant noodles from the lab this morning. I'll just have to make do with this today."

After saying that, Yu Haitang stood up, found the tableware, opened the instant noodles and put them in, then picked up the kettle only to find that it was empty.

Only then did he remember that he had drunk all the water in the morning. In the past, You Fengxia would take the initiative to help fetch water, and the hot water in the broadcasting room had never been out of stock.

But today You Fengxia did not do that.

This made Yu Haitang very uncomfortable. She felt a little dissatisfied and even annoyed, thinking that You Fengxia was becoming more and more ignorant.

She wanted to blame her and ask why she didn't fetch water, but she could only bear it when she thought about how they lived in a courtyard house and how they could only have a place to stay because of You Fengxia's connections.

Humph, he's just a person with a little background, what's there to brag about...

Yu Haitang complained secretly and went out to get some water with her cutlery and cup.

If you want to drink water, you can get it yourself. There is no need to ask others for help.

The hot water room is on the same floor, not far away.

Yu Haitang decided that every time she needed water, she would just run to get it and no longer ask others to do it for her.

There was the sound of a door opening and closing.

You Fengxia couldn't help but look up and sighed coldly.

It turns out that deep down she looked down on Yu Haitang.

She has no outstanding abilities and her body shape is average. Although her appearance is not bad, it is definitely not stunning. If she didn't have a powerful sister backing her up, she would have nothing to show off.

But this person has a very high opinion of himself and walks with his head held high like a proud peacock all day long.

It was precisely for this reason that You Fengxia looked down on her a little, but that was just her opinion and she didn't have any ill will. On the contrary, she felt that people with this kind of personality were actually quite easy to get along with and they could get along harmoniously with just a few polite words.

Now this time.

Only then did You Fengxia realize that Yu Haitang was a person who only cared about himself and not others.

I bought her meals so many times before, but she refused to buy me one.

She also went to get hot water every day. If she didn't go one day, there would be no water to drink. Is it so difficult to ask her to help get a pot of water? She would rather use hot water to make instant noodles than help. People who only care about themselves are like wolves that can never be tamed.

And they work and live together every day.

Thinking of this, You Fengxia felt very disgusted.

In comparison, although Qin Jingru was full of hostility towards her, she felt better about it.

Waited for a while.

Yu Haitang still hasn't come back.

You Fengxia held her forehead with her hand and sighed.

I thought maybe he didn't come back on purpose because he was afraid that she would share her instant noodles.

After seeing Yu Haitang's selfish appearance.

Think about it carefully.

You Fengxia really felt that this was a possibility and never wanted to work with such a person again.

I have to resign from my post and no longer live with Yu Haitang...

You Fengxia made the decision silently, and at the same time touched her belly involuntarily.

I didn’t eat anything last night and missed breakfast, so I’m really hungry now.

I thought He Yuzhu would come to see me at work today.

As a result, it was already noon and he still hadn't come, as if he had completely forgotten about it.

In addition to hunger, You Fengxia felt more aggrieved.

I felt like that man didn't care about me at all.