Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

"Tsk, what a pity, we can't connect it here." Cao Wei shrugged.

"why?"

"It's because of helping in the kitchen."

"Help in the kitchen?"

"Yes, I cook fine dishes without ingredients, and I charge 10 yuan per meal. Some families will come to help, which is fine, but some families don't have many people at home and can't help much, so I need to bring people with me. When I was in Fengze Garden, there were quite a few apprentices willing to go with me. Every time I went, I gave them 1 yuan and packed some food, and that was it."

"Now, Fengze Garden has been disbanded, and I really can't find anyone for a while."

"Can't someone from the third canteen do it?" Qin Huairu was a little dizzy after being shocked by the ten-dollar meal.

"Sister, you don't have a fever." Cao Wei reached out and touched Qin Huairu's forehead.

Qin Huairu was startled by this sudden action, took a step back, and glared at him angrily: "Where do I have a fever?"

"You're talking nonsense when you don't have a fever. You can't take someone you don't know well with you. If something happens, you'll be the one in trouble. Don't you think this makes sense?"

"Then tell me."

[Positive emotions +188]

"Sister is so beautiful and speaks so nicely, she doesn't seem like a bad person." Cao Wei said seriously.

[Positive emotions +288]

Qin Huairu felt her heart beating and dancing, her cheeks slightly reddened: "Hey, what are you talking about? I'm old now, and I'm the mother of three children."

"I don't think so. Anyway, I think you're pretty." Cao Wei said nonchalantly, "By the way, sister, you have to keep it a secret for me and don't tell anyone."

"Don't worry, I don't like to tell others. But you, don't tell everything to others."

"Of course, I'm not stupid."

[Positive emotions +233]

If people have a little secret connection, they will become closer.

We talked and laughed all the way.

When we arrived at the gate of the courtyard, the third uncle was still lying at the gate to enjoy the cool air as usual, his eyes looking around.

I saw Cao Wei and Qin Huairu coming over.

Happy.

"Good guy, Third Uncle, I see you every day when I go home. You are really like this." Cao Wei couldn't help but tease.

"Hey, this is my duty. Besides, you guys have to go to work this Saturday, so I won't be able to use you, old man. But what are you doing back home in the middle of the day?"

"Hey, something's up. There's something going on at the factory tonight, and the guy who went to eat didn't bring anything with him. Come back and get it."

Qin Huairu looked at Cao Wei in surprise and said nothing.

[Positive emotions +188]

"Bad brother." Qin Huairu muttered softly behind Cao Wei.

Cao Wei paused slightly, without showing anything on the surface. He put his hands behind his back and gave Qin Huairu a thumbs up.

"Pfft..." Qin Huairu couldn't help but laugh out loud. She was really overwhelmed by Cao Wei's move.

"By the way." The third uncle didn't pay attention to Qin Huairu's expression. He pulled Cao Wei to the side and started muttering to himself.

Qin Huairu glanced at the Third Uncle. She remembered what the Third Uncle had called Cao Wei to discuss yesterday. Combined with what Cao Wei said today, she roughly understood what the Third Uncle wanted to discuss with Cao Wei.

I went home feeling somewhat envious, and the joy of my improvement as a fitter today was somewhat diluted.

The exam is easy for level one, but for the rest, you have to wait at least another year. I don’t know if their family can hold on…

(PS: In the setting here, the exam is held once a year, in order to facilitate the advancement of the plot. Later, the ages of Qin Huairu, Lou Xiao'e, and Qin Jingru will be roughly adjusted. I will inform you once here and will not mention this matter again in the future.)

"Our thing is settled. We'll have a food trial next Wednesday. Is that okay with you?"

"Okay, I can come back earlier and make dinner for you, which is also suitable." Cao Wei nodded.

"That's fine. I told them it was ten dollars. Is that okay?"

"No problem, two bucks for you."

"No, didn't you say you could give me five dollars for my sake? I was thinking..." The third uncle rubbed his hands embarrassedly.

Cao Wei: ...

"Good fellow, you can make 5 bucks without doing anything."

"That's not the case. This face of mine is earned." The third uncle laughed.

"It has to be you." Cao Wei gave a thumbs up: "Okay, but I can only give you four. And only this time."

"why?"

"I have to bring a kitchen helper, it costs ten dollars. No matter what, I have to bring a kitchen helper with me. A kitchen helper costs one dollar."

"4 yuan, half for each of us." The third uncle stretched out his palm and turned it over.

Cao Wei: ...

"You are really..."

"Don't be upset. Just this once, you won't allow me, the Third Master, to earn more. I have such a big family. This little bit, even if it's just a gift from the Third Master, isn't it too much?"

"It's not too much, it's not too much. You are a scholar. Okay, then it's settled. I have to go back to the house to eat." Cao Wei waved his hand and walked towards the backyard.

[Positive emotions +288]

[Positive emotions +688]

Mr. Yan is very stingy, but the emotional points he successfully stole are not that stingy.

To be honest, Cao Wei didn't really care about the few dollars. He didn't lie. He didn't lack money in this era. Whether it was ten or twenty dollars, money that could be spent safely was money. When he was in Fengze Garden, he ate and lived in Fengze Garden. Before his parents got into trouble, his family had some assets.

In all these years, he really hasn't spent any money.

The money I keep on me is more than four figures.

He returned to the backyard happily, but instead of going home directly, he knocked on Lou Xiao'e's door.

"I'm coming." Lou Xiao'e's clear voice came from inside the room.

When he opened the door, he found it was Cao Wei and silently took two steps back.

Early this morning, she was simulating what Cao Wei wanted to do, and the first thing she did when they met was to keep her distance.

"Tsk." Cao Wei made a "tsk" sound and spoke bluntly, as if they were old friends: "My stove is not on, so I'll use yours. I'll put it in the kitchen after I'm done, and I'll heat up the food as well. Where is the kitchen?"

"Here." Lou Xiao'e looked at Cao Wei warily. She didn't know what tricks this guy was going to play. She didn't drink any alcohol today and was in good spirits!

She had been thinking about it all morning, and was thinking about starting a battle with Cao Wei. She regarded herself as a fun thing, but that did not mean Cao Wei could control her at will. This was her pride!

Lou Xiao'e! Come on! You are the best!

She said this to herself in her heart.