After another 20 minutes, He Daqing ran back, panting.
"Daqing, what's wrong with you? Why are you panting so hard?”
Jia Zhangshi asked when she saw He Daqing panting and sweating.
"Damn! Don't mention it. When I was about to get off work today, there was a table of hospitality. I was busy until just now. I was afraid that I would delay my brother's wine, so I ran all the way back.”
The rolling mill wasn't far from the courtyard, only a 20-minute walk.
He Daqing was panting heavily. It seemed like he had sprinted back.
He slapped Dumb Head." You fool, didn't you know to come to your Uncle Li's house to help cook before I came back? Must you wait for me to come back?"
Silly Zhu was slapped, he rubbed his aching head and said,""But you didn't tell me about it either."
He Daqing became even angrier and raised his hand again, but this time, he was stopped by Li Huaimin.
"Da Qing, don't hit the child. I didn't tell Zhu Zi. He doesn't even know that we're gathering tonight.”
Silly Zhu looked at Li Huaimin gratefully, remembering this kindness in his heart.
At the same time, he also blamed himself for being so stupid. Uncle Li had already said that he could invite them to his house for dinner tonight. He was a chef. Why didn't he think of going over to help?
"Silly Zhu, oh Silly Zhu, you really are a silly Zhu. For the sake of your Uncle Li, I won't beat you up today. Hurry up and prepare to cook with me later.”
He Daqing pointed at Shazhu's nose and scolded him, then he started to prepare the cooking tools.
With Silly Zhu helping out, the meal was cooked very quickly.
Stir-fried meat with green peppers, stir-fried chicken, Mapo tofu, tomato eggs…
In less than an hour, eight dishes and one soup were prepared.
Li Huaimin, He Daqing, Jia Zhangshi, Jia Dongxu, Sha Zhu, and Yu Shui, who had just returned from school, sat around a table and started eating and drinking.
The rich fragrance of meat filled the entire courtyard. Yi Zhonghai and Li Huilan, who lived opposite Li Huaimin's house, naturally smelled the fragrance of the food.
"Old Yi, the Old Li family seems to be having dinner tonight. I saw He Daqing cooking at his house for a long time. Just by smelling it, I can tell that there are four or five dishes.”
Li Huilan swallowed her saliva and said.
"This Li Huaimin is taking the opportunity to win people over." Yi Zhonghai snorted coldly.”
"Are you talking about the election?”
Li Huilan also realized it late.
Yi Zhonghai nodded."
"If it's not this, what else can it be? I heard from Yan Bugui in the front yard that Dongxu bought two big cabbages when he came back. There's chicken, meat, and fish. We won't be able to eat so many good dishes during the New Year.”
"If he only wanted to take in a disciple, would he have to treat her to such a grand meal and eat such good food? It was obvious that he wanted to win the hearts of the people and prepare for the upcoming election.”
"Before, I thought that Li Huaimin was a man of few words and didn't know how to deal with people. He wasn't my opponent at all.”
Yi Zhonghai's expression was gloomy, and Li Huilan also became nervous.
Many people came to watch the election of the street manager, but only Yi Zhonghai knew that the manager had real power.
In this era where collective power was greater than everything else, being a lord alone was equivalent to having the right to speak for a group.
Whether it was in the courtyard or on the streets, he was a well-known figure.
"Daqing, take this wine. I can't hold my liquor. I can't drink alone.”
"Sister-in-law, don't mind these leftovers. Dongxu has just joined the company and doesn't have a salary yet.”
"It's fate that we can gather in this courtyard. In the future, everyone will help each other and unite so that we won't be bullied.”
"Qing, sister-in-law, don't you think that's right?”
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Li Huaimin gave out the leftovers.
He had a bad habit of not eating leftovers.
However, to the others, these leftovers were also good stuff.
"Old Li, what you said is right. We should help each other as a courtyard. Let's not talk about anything else. No matter what happens in the future, our Jia family will definitely stand on your side unwaveringly.”
Jia Zhangshi said joyfully.
To her, being able to cling onto Li Huaimin was a huge advantage.
He Daqing had drunk a little too much tonight. He patted his chest and promised,""Brother Li, I, He Daqing, am the same. My family is a little stupid. If there's anything in the future, I'll follow you.”
With that, he slapped Silly Zhu's head.
He reprimanded,
"You idiot, did you hear that? In the future, our family will advance and retreat together with your Uncle Li's family. If your Uncle Li has any orders, you'd better run away.”
He Yushui whispered,"
"Dad, don't hit my brother anymore. If you hit my brother again, he'll become an idiot.”
"Hahahaha…"
The people in the house were all amused and went home happily.
Jia Dongxu was the last to leave, helping Li Huaimin clean up the table.
…………
In the blink of an eye, the night passed.
The next day, when Li Huaimin was about to go to work, he was stopped by Yan Bugui.
"Old Li, I have something to discuss with you.”
Yan Bugui rubbed his hands together, a flattering smile on his face.
Li Huaimin had already guessed what he was going to say, so he asked calmly,""Old Yan, if you have something to say, just say it. We are all from the same courtyard. I will definitely try my best to help if I can.”
"Thank you in advance."
Yan Bugui chuckled and said,""Actually, it's nothing else. It's just that my son, Yan Jiecheng, should be joining the work this year. You're a Grade 7 fitter and can speak to the leaders of the rolling mill. Can you help me arrange for my son to join your rolling mill?”
"When the time comes, I'll make him acknowledge you as his master. He'll definitely be at your beck and call.”
Li Huaimin had some interest in taking in a disciple.
However, he was not in a hurry.
First of all, his disciple acceptance system could not accept unlimited disciples. Instead, he could only accept a disciple after the disciple had reached the standard of the first stage.
Of course, even if he finished his apprenticeship, this disciple would still give Li Huaimin experience and wealth as a reward.
If Jia Dongxu wanted to reach the first stage, he needed to pass the Level 3 fitter test first.
Based on Li Huaimin's experience, this would take at least three months.
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