r18novel Chapter 862 Jia Zhang looks down on Yi Zhonghai
Chapter 862 Jia Zhang looks down on Yi Zhonghai
Meanwhile, Gu Nan escorted Tiedan to the kitchen. Upon entering, he quickly scanned the area, noticing the clean stovetop, the neatly arranged ingredients, and Zhong Yi's meticulous management of everything. This immediately reassured him. Ma Hua was now gradually taking charge of the cooking, and his skills were visibly improving. His dishes were fragrant, vibrant, and incredibly flavorful. Gu Nan observed this, nodded silently, and left without further delay.
According to the context of the original work, Ma Hua was never able to truly stand on his own until the end. The crux of the matter was actually all due to He Yuzhu's concern that "teaching the apprentice would starve the master to death".
Because of this, He Yuzhu always held back when teaching Ma Hua his cooking skills. He never revealed his true signature techniques, the subtle control of heat, the unique secrets of seasoning, always holding back at the crucial moments. Even the fat man who came later felt that he had mastered He Yuzhu's cooking skills to a climax, often feeling a bit complacent, as if he could surpass him.
But the truth couldn't be hidden—He Yuzhu had never passed on his true skills to Fatty. It was precisely this incident that, by chance, became a protective amulet for He Yuzhu, saving him at a critical moment. You know, with Fatty's personality, once he truly mastered the skills, with his selfishness and calculations, he would definitely find a way to squeeze He Yuzhu out so that he could take sole control of the kitchen.
On the other hand, Gu Nan had always been completely confident in Zhong Yi. Zhong Yi was a man of steadfast integrity, never taking shortcuts. His character was impeccable, loyal, and trustworthy. Leaving the kitchen in his care gave Gu Nan peace of mind, freeing him from the burden of worrying about trivial matters.
Besides, Gu Nan was no longer in the kitchen, and this time he was just here to take a look. From now on, all matters in the kitchen would have to be handled by Zhong Yi alone.
Back in the office, Gu Nan stared out the window, aware that time was running out, but he'd already made all the necessary arrangements. He knew that if and when that happened, as long as he stayed within his bounds, even if Deputy Director Li tried to cause trouble for him, he wouldn't be able to find fault and wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
Back in the courtyard, Yan Jiekuang was still watching secretly, but he didn't see any substantial movement. He only vaguely heard Jia Zhang and Bang Geng whispering a lot. He heard them intermittently and didn't hear everything clearly, but he also thought that these words were probably related to the house of the deaf old lady in the backyard.
As the day went by, Gu Nan noticed that the mill's production pace had slowed considerably, but he didn't say anything. He knew that some people were starting to feel guilty and fearful, and their confusion was causing the decline in efficiency, which he had expected.
In the evening, Gu Nan returned to the courtyard and saw Yan Jiekuang still wandering around the middle courtyard. He was delighted, knowing that his move had worked. As long as Yan Jiekuang was still watching the middle courtyard, it meant that Yan Bugui had believed his words. Later, when the Jia family and Liu Haizhong discussed matters, Yan Jiekuang would definitely tell Yan Bugui everything - this was exactly what Gu Nan wanted.
The courtyard would surely be bustling with activity, with the Jia and Liu families competing against each other to see who would prevail. But regardless of who won or lost, as long as the higher-ups knew someone was planning to take over the deaf old lady's house, then it would be a disaster.
Sure enough, in the afternoon, Jia Zhang was sitting at home, eagerly waiting. Qin Huairu walked into the house, looked at her and said, "Mom, Uncle Yi said that we should go to the Liu family and discuss how to divide the house."
Upon hearing this, Jia Zhang's expression instantly fell, filled with displeasure. She had originally planned to keep the house entirely for herself, but now she hadn't expected it to be split in half with Liu Haizhong's family. Naturally, she was furious. She muttered in a bad mood, "I thought Yi Zhonghai was capable, but he's so incompetent now, he can't even handle such a small matter!"
Seeing that she was angry, Qin Huairu quickly advised, "Mom, don't say that. After all, Yi Zhonghai is only a third-level fitter now, no longer the glorious eighth-level fitter he used to be. Naturally, his prestige is not as high as before."
Mrs. Jia Zhang was about to complain a few more times, but Qin Huairu changed the subject and reminded her, "Mom, don't forget, we still have to rely on Yi Zhonghai for help. Although he is only a third-level fitter now, he must have some savings, which can be of great use to us."
When Jia Zhang heard this, she understood instantly. After all, Yi Zhonghai used to be an eighth-level fitter, earning at least a hundred yuan a month. With no extra expenses at home, how could he not have saved money over the years? Thinking of this, her anger subsided a little.
Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu, curled her lips and said, "Alright, even though Yi Zhonghai is a coward, there's no need to be too polite to him. In this courtyard, apart from Bang Geng, who will take care of him in his old age and see him to the end, who else in the world will really take him seriously?"
Qin Huairu actually thought so in her heart, but she was not stupid enough to say it out loud. After all, if this word got to Yi Zhonghai's ears, it would be troublesome. Although Yi Zhonghai was only a third-level fitter now, he had been working in the steel mill for so many years and knew some people. Who knew that he would be useful one day.
Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang and warned her seriously, "Mom, some things should only be thought about in your heart, but don't speak them out loud. If Yi Zhonghai hears them, it will be terrible. Without his help, our family will have a hard time going forward."
Although Jia Zhang still felt resentful, she knew that what Qin Huairu said was the truth, so she stopped talking.
When the mother and daughter were leaving, they happened to run into Yi Zhonghai. Qin Huairu was about to say hello, but Jia Zhang had already walked straight over. Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat, and she was really afraid that Jia Zhang would say something unpleasant.
Unexpectedly, Jia Zhang actually smiled and looked at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Old Yi, you also know our family's situation. It's not easy for an orphan and a widow. When we get to the Liu family, you must help us talk to them and ask them to take up as much space as possible. The children are growing up and there is really no more space."
Seeing this, Qin Huairu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't expected Jia Zhangshi to be so articulate at this moment. She quickly agreed, "Yes, Master Yi, my mother is right. Xiaodang and Huaihua are growing up day by day. It's really inconvenient for the two sisters to squeeze into the same room with us. It's always better to have more space."