Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

Cao Wei took note of the performance of the two future apprentices.

Cao Wei shook his head: "No, wait until you get my recognition. Before that, work hard. Learning to cook is not as easy as you think."

"Oh……"

Yu Zhuangzhuang followed the two people timidly, watching Zhao Boxue chatting with Cao Wei with some envy, asking questions all over the place.

The master must like the brother more...

In an instant, he sorted out his own status: he was the youngest, followed by Zhao Boxue, and then the master.

When we arrived at the kitchen, the whole place was bustling with activity.

There were quite a few people coming today, which immediately sparked interest in chatting in the kitchen.

There is always endless topics to talk about for newcomers.

Liu Lan was even worse. She was like a flying butterfly, moving here and there, and occasionally interjecting a word.

Sometimes you have to admire that some people are born with MAX communication skills. Most people with poor conditions are timid and afraid to communicate, but there are always exceptions.

"Liu Lan, Liu Lan." Cao Wei shouted.

"Hey, isn't this Chef Cao? What's up? What do you want me to do?" Liu Lan came over with a smile. Since she came to the third canteen, her life has been much better. At least, there is no idiot in the fifth canteen who always argues with her. Cao Wei is also interesting. Sometimes he doesn't get angry when someone says something he doesn't know, and he will help to smooth it over. This is a very good partner.

"Here, the two new comrades, please make arrangements for them. Six days a week, three days for washing vegetables and three days for chopping vegetables."

"Okay." Liu Lan said with a smile, "You two, follow me."

"You guys go with her. She will assign you some work to do. First you'll learn the basics, like washing vegetables and chopping."

"Okay!" Both of them had no objection.

Cao Wei was still satisfied. At least, he didn't have the temper of a spoiled young master.

Now it is May, which can be considered the transition period between spring and summer.

The temperature gradually rises, and the biggest impact is seen in the kitchen. In the entire steel mill, except for the boiler room, the kitchen is the hottest place.

Cao Wei came out of the kitchen leisurely. He was in a good mood today. He had accepted two apprentices. Although their quality was not yet clear, it was a little progress for the future. He would practice the legendary "Magic Mapo Tofu" tonight. He was looking forward to the future day by day.

After walking a few steps, I saw a graceful figure. I didn't even need to look at her face, I knew who she was from behind.

Walked a few steps faster.

"Huai Ru, are you going home?"

Qin Huairu couldn't help but shudder when she heard the familiar voice calling out to her. She glared at him angrily.

He stared at her with some confusion.

"What's up? This is it."

"Hmph." Qin Huairu snorted, looking like a girlfriend who is throwing a tantrum.

Cao Wei touched the back of his head and quickly followed.

What he didn't know was that those few slaps had made Qin Huairu confused. She couldn't sleep well these days. Her dreams were full of strange scenes. When she woke up, Cao Wei was often in her mind. When she was working, she often thought of him. Today, she was scolded by her master while working, saying that she used to work very hard, but why did she become absent-minded today?

"What's going on?"

Qin Huairu lowered her head, said nothing, and walked forward with the crowd.

"not talking?"

keep going.

"Then I will punish you."

Qin Huairu:? ? ?

She looked up at Cao Wei in disbelief.

So many people? What are you talking about?

"Don't do anything stupid."

"Now you are willing to speak." Cao Wei said with a smile.

"Oh." Qin Huairu sighed. She didn't know what to do.

I felt a little uncomfortable.

There was a hint of pleading in her tone: "Can you please leave me alone for a few days?"

Cao Wei: ???

No, woman, there is something wrong with you. I haven't even started the attack yet, but you are so entangled? What on earth are you imagining?

"Okay then." He shrugged his shoulders. Even though the progress was not right, he, Cao, had no problem improvising.

Looking at his graceful back as he left, Qin Huairu's heart was in a mess.

Not getting what you want is one of the “Eight Sufferings” mentioned by Buddhists.

It can also be said to be the most extreme pain in life. The goal is right in front of you, but you can't touch it or reach it.

Sometimes, being a little stupid is actually a good thing. If it weren't for Cao Wei's tricks, Qin Huairu could have kept deceiving herself. Whether it was the clam oil or the small bowl of "boiled cabbage", she could have told herself that it was Cao Wei's kindness. But those tricks roughly opened the door. She didn't know what to do.

She is different from Lou Xiao'e.

Lou Xiao'e accepted it very quickly. On the one hand, it was because Cao Wei was shameless, and on the other hand, it was because of her own reasons. She wanted to have fun and didn't want to be bored anymore. Even if she was torn to pieces for this fun, it didn't matter.

Qin Huairu has a lot to consider.

Let's not talk about whether Cao Wei really wanted her. Even if Cao Wei gave up everything to marry her, she might not dare to marry him. She still had her dignity. If she married him, the rumors would crush her. How could she seduce someone at such a young age? Yes, Cao Wei was only 20, and she was 25. She was five years older. What else could this be? She was seducing Cao Wei because he was young.

What's more, Cao Wei didn't seem to have any intention of marrying her.

In her heart, she was more inclined to believe that what Jia Zhang said was "just for fun."

Then someone will ask, since all of this is showing the "bad" side, why doesn't she just put on a stern face and directly reject Cao Wei.

There is actually only one answer: she can't bear to do so.

She didn't know that there really was someone who would do so much for her, and there really was someone who truly cared about her.

She had never felt this kind of feeling before.

It is precisely because she clearly realizes that the two of them cannot be together that she is in so much pain. She does not know how to face it, nor how to solve it. She is like an ostrich, burying her head in the sand, not knowing anything.

She squeezed the sachet in her pocket, pursed her lips, and walked quickly towards home.

"Oh, you're back quite late today." The third uncle was guarding the door cheerfully. At this moment, smoke from cooking fires had begun to float above the courtyard.

"It's OK. There are a few people in the cafeteria today."

"Oh? Someone's coming to the cafeteria?" The third uncle raised his eyebrows: "Are you going to expand the cafeteria?"

"Who can tell for sure?" Cao Wei replied with a smile.

"You kid." The third uncle nodded at Cao Wei and said, "Okay, the third uncle accepts your favor. If you have any problems in the future, come to the third uncle for help."

"Then will you return the four dollars and fifty cents I paid for that day?"

"That won't do."

"Hey. You really are."