Siheyuan: Forced to exchange rooms with Qin Huairu at the beginning

Monday, time to go to work again.

Zhang Zhiqiang still got up early, and after boxing, he ran towards the steel mill.

Along the way, many workers still greeted Zhang Zhiqiang, and Zhang Zhiqiang responded politely.

"Qiangzi, the end-of-month salary is paid today, haha."

As soon as he entered the workshop, Wan Heng hugged Zhang Zhiqiang's neck and patted him.

Zhang Zhiqiang knew what it meant, as he had promised his coworkers to treat them to a meal.

The workers in the workshop all have a good relationship with each other, and Zhang Zhiqiang agreed very readily.

"Got it. Do I need you to remind me? Hurry up and work. Let's go eat after get off work."

Zhang Zhiqiang was qualified as a level five fitter just last month, but this month he is still receiving the salary of a level four fitter, which is 42 yuan.

"Haha, I knew Qiangzi would agree."

"Okay, let's eat at the rich restaurant."

"Keep your voice down and get back to work for our deputy team leader. We'll go to a restaurant after get off work."

"The deputy team leader is generous, haha."

When everyone heard that Zhang Zhiqiang was treating them, they immediately worked harder.

The food in the cafeteria is good, but it is cooked from a big pot after all. No matter how good Sha Zhu’s cooking skills are, he cannot change the difference between big pot meals and small pot dishes.

Otherwise, the canteen waiters usually ask Sha Zhu to cook the dishes, so why not just serve the food directly from the big pot?

Everyone in Workshop 11 was working very hard, and Director Li nodded with satisfaction when he came to inspect.

"Zhiqiang, I was right about you. You manage things very well."

Director Li patted Zhang Zhiqiang on the shoulder and expressed his satisfaction with the deputy team leader he promoted.

"Haha, those brats are just going to eat and drink my food. Today is the day for salary payment, so it's a good time to celebrate becoming a level 5 fitter."

Zhang Zhiqiang said cheerfully, and his fellow workers also smiled kindly.

"Director, do you have any plans after get off work? How about we go together?"

Zhang Zhiqiang asked casually, whether they go or not is their own business, and if you know about it but don't invite them, it would seem like you have no emotional intelligence.

"Haha, sure. I just haven't found anything for lunch yet."

"Then Zhiqiang, you decide what to assign to me, and I'll do some work for you."

After the director finished speaking, he rolled up his sleeves and pretended to get started.

"Haha, Director Li, you are joking. You are so busy today that you can't leave the workshop."

Zhang Zhiqiang stopped Director Li and stuffed a package into his pocket. His action was so subtle that no one noticed.

"Haha, kid, that's enough, I'm leaving first."

Director Li left with a laugh and a scolding, and Zhang Zhiqiang also threw himself into his work.

A day's work ended quickly. Zhang Zhiqiang became more and more skilled at his work as a level 5 fitter, and it was basically difficult for him to produce defective products.

"Qiangzi, don't even think about running away, we are here haha."

Wan Heng and his fellow workers in the workshop surrounded Zhang Zhiqiang.

"You kid, who wants to run away? You guys can really make me bankrupt or something."

Zhang Zhiqiang laughed and cursed, and a group of people walked out of the factory in a noisy manner.

"Haha, Guoqiang, where are we going? I'm ready."

At the workshop door, Director Li changed his clothes and looked at Zhang Zhiqiang with a smile.

"Red Star Restaurant, the portions are large, the food is delicious and the prices are affordable. What do you think, Director?"

"Okay, let's go then."

Director Li was also very satisfied with Zhang Zhiqiang's proposal. In this era, if workers and cadres eat too good food together, they can easily be exploited by people with ulterior motives.

The work of combating corruption and promoting integrity is carried out very strictly. Needless to say, the Red Star Hotel is the favorite place for workers to entertain guests.

Just as Zhang Zhiqiang said, the food is large in quantity, delicious and affordable, and it is not easy to be criticized. Director Li even thought that Zhang Zhiqiang was quite thoughtful, but he didn't know that Zhang Zhiqiang just wanted to save some money.

"Qiangzi? Where are you going?"

At the factory gate, Qin Huairu saw Zhang Zhiqiang leading a group of people and asked curiously.

After all, they are from the same compound, and Zhang Zhiqiang has to respond when others speak.

"Oh, Qin Huairu, it's okay. We agreed to treat the workers to a meal. You are waiting for Shazhu, he will probably come out soon."

Zhang Zhiqiang then responded and prepared to leave.

Qin Huairu's eyes lit up when she heard this. If it was a treat, there would definitely be meat and vegetables. If she went with them and then packed some for her children, it would be much better than waiting for Shazhu's lunch box.

Seeing Zhang Zhiqiang was about to leave, Qin Huairu hurriedly stopped Zhang Zhiqiang.

"It's like this, Qiangzi. Sister Qin has nothing to do if she goes back early. Why don't you go with her to have some fun? Eating is secondary."

Qin Huairu said this while pushing her hair back, looking very shy.

"No, there's nothing going on. You still have to go back to do the laundry. Okay, I'm leaving now."

After saying this, Zhang Zhiqiang left with his coworkers and Director Li without even looking at Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu looked unhappy. Zhang Zhiqiang rejected her in front of so many people, which made her feel very embarrassed.

I am a pretty widow working in a steel mill. I have never been treated like this by a man before.

"Qiangzi, why don't you let Qin Huairu go with us? She's so pretty."

Wan Heng poked Zhang Zhiqiang's arm and asked in a mean way.

Hearing this, Director Li and his fellow workers also turned their heads to hear Zhang Zhiqiang's answer.

"Wan Heng, don't hurt me. I'm not married yet. Do you think I'm stupid for having an affair with a widow every day?"

"Hahahaha~"

"Hahahahaha~"

"Hahaha, that makes sense haha~"

Zhang Zhiqiang pretended to be frightened while speaking, which made everyone laugh.

"Then Zhiqiang, how did you know that Qin Huairu was going to do laundry?"

Having come to this point, Director Li simply asked the question.

"Oh, Director, you don't know. When we talk about this, we have to mention the tradition of our hospital."

Zhang Zhiqiang looked mysterious.

"What's your name after leaving the factory? I'm a few years older than you. My name is Brother Li. Please tell me the details."

Director Li asked curiously. Seeing Zhang Zhiqiang acting mysteriously, everyone became interested.

"In our compound, after get off work, the third uncle in the front yard is always watering the flowers, Qin Huairu in the middle yard is always washing clothes, and the second uncle in the back yard, Liu Haizhong, is always beating the children."

Zhang Zhiqiang talked about the traditions of his courtyard.

"Oh? What do you mean by this?"

Director Li was quite confused by these words, and no one else reacted.

"The third uncle in the front yard is an elementary school teacher. He is good at calculating. Every afternoon, he would see who came in and took out something valuable. He would then take advantage of the situation."

"Qin Huairu from the Central Court goes back home every day to do laundry and wait for Shazhu's lunch box. When Shazhu comes back and starts talking to her, she naturally takes the lunch box. This is also the happiest time of Shazhu's day."

"Many of you know the second uncle in the backyard. He is obsessed with becoming an official. He believes that a good son is born under the stick. He indulges in his official duties at home every day."

Zhang Zhiqiang briefly outlined the tradition he was talking about, which made everyone laugh, but he didn't say anything.

It was like this in those days when people were short of food and clothing. Everyone had their own trivial matters. It was not shameful to do anything to support the family, and it was something everyone knew.