r18novel Chapter 972 He Yuzhu Became Honest
Chapter 972 He Yuzhu Became Honest
On the other side, He Yuzhu was squatting by the stove and wiping the iron pot, but his ears were not idle. News spread quickly in the factory, and he had heard from several familiar masters that Gu Nan had returned to the factory. These days, when Gu Nan was not at work, he had made some calculations in his mind - he even secretly hoped that if Gu Nan just fell down like this and collapsed completely, he might have one less "stumbling block" in the factory. After all, Gu Nan became the deputy factory director at a young age, and he was in charge of logistics, which always made him feel uncomfortable. But he didn't expect that not only was Gu Nan fine, but he also returned to the factory so soon. Just now, he saw from a distance that he was in high spirits, with his back straight, better than before. He paused with the rag in his hand, and muttered to himself: Gu Nan's life is too tough, he is fine after all this trouble.
Just as he was daydreaming, the door to the kitchen creaked open and Gu Nan walked in with Zhong Yi. Zhong Yi was dressed in a neat work suit, his eyes sharp, and he looked so serious the moment he stood there that He Yuzhu's hands trembled and the rag almost fell into the pot. When he saw Gu Nan behind him, he quickly stood up and put on a smile: "Deputy Director Gu, you're finally back! Judging from your complexion, are you completely fine?"
Gu Nan smiled and glanced at the kitchen: "It's okay, I came back and wanted to see how your cleaning was going."
He Yuzhu quickly patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Deputy Director Gu, I'm keeping it very clean! Look at this stove, it's so shiny you can even see a mirror. And this chopping block, I scrub it with lye every day, there's not a single odor." He then changed the subject, adding a hint of flattery, "Come to think of it, I'm still an apprentice. When can I become a regular employee? I just got married, and there are so many people waiting to eat at home, the pressure is really great."
Gu Nan picked up the tablecloth beside him, turned it over and smelled it. Seeing that there was no strange smell, he smiled and nodded: "Don't worry. Once you pass the technical assessment this time, the procedures will be completed, and you will naturally be promoted to a regular employee."
He Yuzhu wanted to say a few more words to win some sympathy, but Gu Nan had already turned around and paced around the kitchen. He looked at the bottles and jars on the spice rack, which were arranged quite neatly; he also opened the rice jar and took a look. The rice inside was clean and without any impurities. After a round of inspection, it was clear that the hygiene of the kitchen was indeed much better than before. He didn't say much, just smiled and said: "Not bad, it's well maintained. Keep up the good work."
After saying that, Gu Nan turned and walked out. Zhong Yi followed closely behind him. After leaving the kitchen, he whispered, "Master, do you really want to give He Yuzhu this opportunity to take the test? He used to be so lazy and slack at work."
Gu Nan nodded, not stopping: "Rules are rules. Although He Yuzhu has many problems, he still needs to be given the opportunity to take the test. If he can pass, it means he has made progress; if he fails, it is his own fault. When we do things, we must not abandon the principles."
Zhong Yi listened, nodded silently, and didn't ask any more questions. The master and apprentice quickly disappeared down the hallway, leaving He Yuzhu alone in the kitchen. He watched them from behind, his heart aching with anxiety. He had to prepare well for this test.
Gu Nan's pace quickened involuntarily, his mind filled with the shadows of Ran Qiuye and the child. He wished he could fly back to the courtyard where he could let down his guard. Dusk descended like cotton wool soaked in ink, and the streetlights in the alley lit up one after another. The dim glow stretched his shadow far longer, following him as he moved forward.
Unexpectedly, just as he turned a corner of a street cluttered with debris, a dark figure suddenly flashed out from behind a mottled wall. Wearing a blue mask, revealing only a pair of eyes, it blocked his way. The man's voice was muffled by the mask, and it was muffled: "Gu Nan, you seem to be living a comfortable life."
Gu Nan's heart suddenly shuddered, and the hairs on his body instantly stood up - although the voice was unfamiliar, the unfriendly posture of the visitor made him immediately believe that it was Xiao Bao who came to visit. These days, Xiao Bao's sinister face had been engraved in his mind, and he hated him so much that his teeth were itching, and he was looking forward to putting an end to this scourge with his own hands. Almost as an instinctive reaction, he took a half step back with his left foot, dodged the opponent's fist, and with lightning speed, he grabbed the opponent's wrist with his left hand, twisted his knuckles hard, and pressed his right hand to the back of the opponent's neck. With a neat reverse twist, he held the man tightly in his arms, and pressed his knee against the opponent's lower back, forcing him to bend over: "Alright, Xiao Bao, you've been hiding for so long, and you finally dare to show up?"
He exerted a little force on his hands, ready to pull off the man's mask, wanting to see how hideous this face he hated so much actually looked. But the moment the mask was removed, Gu Nan was stunned - the man had plain eyebrows and a light scar on his nose, and he was not Xiao Bao at all.
He paused, then slowly loosened his hand. His tone grew colder, and he spoke with an air of impatience at being interrupted: "Who are you?"
The man rubbed his wrist, which was twisted so hard that his knuckles turned red. When he looked up at Gu Nan, there was a bit of fear in his eyes, but he still stiffened his neck and said, "I'm Wang Ran, Brother Bao's man."
Gu Nan said inwardly, "Oh!" It turned out to be Xiao Bao's lackey. He took a half step to the side, blocking the light from the street lamp behind him. The shadow fell on his face, making it difficult to see his expression. Only a chill was etched in his voice: "Tell me, what did Xiao Bao ask you to tell me?"
Wang Ran gathered himself and straightened his back, trying to look fierce, but his eyes were still a little dazed. "Gu Nan, my brother Bao said that the feud between us has grown big, and this hatred is not over! Don't think you can get away with hiding. Sooner or later, I will come after you. Don't get too complacent!"
Gu Nan sneered, his eyes almost overflowing with disdain. He really hated Xiao Bao to the core, but at this moment he couldn't reveal even a single flaw, lest he be exploited by the other party. "Oh? A loser who can only hide in the dark, launch sneak attacks, and take out his anger on his family is worthy of my attention?" He took a step forward, his voice low and deliberate with contempt, "If he has the guts, let him come and fight me single-handedly. What kind of man is he if he plays these dirty tricks?"
Wang Ran's face flushed red after hearing what he said, half angry, half anxious, his anger rising straight up: "Stop talking nonsense! Gu Nan, if someone hadn't helped you last time, do you think you could have won? If it weren't for that old beggar who suddenly appeared and that mad dog who came from nowhere to disrupt the game, you would have already..."
"What about long ago?" Gu Nan interrupted him coldly, a mocking sneer on his lips. "Had you already beaten that loser Xiao Bao to a pulp? Yeah, if he were to fight me alone, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to withstand even three of my moves and would have been lying dead on the ground long ago."