Chapter 92 The Third Person in the Steel Mill

“Oh, that’s right.”

He Yuzhu looked at Xu Damao’s cowardly look and curled up the corners of his mouth slightly.

“We are all brothers from the same courtyard. I won’t make things difficult for you. Tell me first, how much did you deduct privately?”

Xu Damao said reluctantly: “Eight catties of wild boar meat, two old hens, and four rabbits.”

Hearing these things, He Yuzhu’s eyelids twitched twice. Xu Damao was really bold. He only brought so many things for Deputy Director Li, and the amount he deducted was almost half of Deputy Director Li’s.

As a projectionist in the factory, Xu Damao often went to the countryside to show movies. In this era, there was a food shortage in the city, but in fact, there was no shortage in the countryside. At least, there was no problem in getting enough food.

Therefore, the purchasing agents in the factory are a very popular profession in this era. But even if there is something fishy going on, the purchasers still have to use the public account, so they have to be careful about their manners.

Xu Damao helped Deputy Director Li get so much meat, which would have been difficult to get through the purchasing agent.

In other words, Xu Damao was capable and could get so many conveniences through the rights to show movies, so he could help Deputy Director Li accomplish this task.

Of course, Xu Damao is a very courageous boy. He is so greedy. If people find out, he will definitely suffer the consequences.

“Okay, I won’t cheat you. I know Qin Huairu is pregnant now and needs meat to nourish her body. I’ll keep the hens for you. Bring me five pounds of wild boar meat and two rabbits.”

“Five catties? Silly Zhu, can your family eat that?” When Xu Damao heard He Yuzhu asking for five catties of wild boar meat, he couldn’t help himself.

“You don’t have to worry about that. Don’t be so petty, kid. I won’t take it for nothing. When I go back home tonight, I’ll cook a meal for your family. It would be a waste if the ingredients were left in your hands.”

He Yuzhu did not take complete advantage. After all, he knew that Xu Damao took the risk to prepare so much food just to nourish his pregnant wife. Helping him cook a meal was also a give and take.

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, Xu Damao rolled his eyes and finally agreed: “Okay, let me tell you, you better keep your mouth shut and don’t let it out.”

“Don’t worry, I still have some good character.” He Yuzhu nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Xu Damao was silent for a moment and said, “I’ll deliver the food to your house tonight.” Xu Damao was also aware of Sha Zhu’s cooking skills. If Sha Zhu was willing to cook a meal for their family, that would be a good thing. After all, with Sha Zhu’s cooking skills, the nutritional value of the ingredients could be fully utilized.

As he was thinking, Xu Damao suddenly thought of something and lowered his voice, “Shazhu, since you have come this far, I have a piece of news that I will not hide from you. Deputy Director Li is having a reception today. Director Cai should have told you, right? I heard that the person Deputy Director Li is going to entertain this time is a big leader with a great background. If you perform well, this will be a good opportunity.”

After hearing this, He Yuzhu didn’t care too much: “We cooks have a saying, just cook, don’t worry about the guests.”

In response, Xu Damao shook his head: “Otherwise you are a fool.”

……

Not long after Xu Damao left, Deputy Director Li also came to the kitchen and saw He Yuzhu cutting the meat brought by Xu Damao. He immediately came to He Yuzhu with a smile.

“Zhu Zi, these were brought by Xu Damao, right?”

He Yuzhu looked up and nodded, “Yes, he said these are your things, Deputy Director Li, and he will make these dishes for lunch today.”

Hearing this, Deputy Director Li smiled even more: “Well, this Xu Damao is really good. Okay, you have to perform well this time when entertaining the dinner. I spent a lot of effort to invite this leader.” Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu’s eyes also flashed: “Oh, it seems that this person has a great background. Deputy Director Li can even call him a leader.”

Deputy Factory Director Li looked around and whispered in He Yuzhu’s ear, “I won’t hide it from you. The leader who came here is a big shot in the Ministry of Industry. I am flattered that I can talk to him. Anyway, you must save my face this time. You will definitely get benefits in the future.”

“Okay, I understand. I will definitely prepare your reception well. Nothing will go wrong.”

Perhaps because the banquet was more important, Deputy Director Li spoke a few more words to He Yuzhu, but He Yuzhu did not ask many questions and just expressed his attitude.

Deputy Director Li was also very satisfied with this. He knew He Yuzhu’s craftsmanship. In the entire factory, He Yuzhu’s craftsmanship was the only one he could trust. Otherwise, he would not have let He Yuzhu prepare such an important banquet.

Moreover, in this era, a skilled chef is a very valuable resource. He tries so hard to please his boss, isn’t it just for the opportunity to get promoted? If he has a skilled chef to help him on the road to advancement, it will undoubtedly be a great help.

Therefore, he also wanted to win Zhuzi over to become his own person.

Before leaving, Deputy Director Li patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, “If you work hard, you will definitely have a bright future.” He then encouraged his comrades in the kitchen before leaving.

He Yuzhu didn’t have much else in mind when he watched Deputy Director Li leave. Although he was no longer the same old fool and could see some human relationships, he would not do anything deliberately. He would just do his job well and complete what a cook should do, and let nature take its course for the rest.

Soon, the kitchen became busy again. He Yuzhu specifically told Ma Hua, Liu Lan and others to speed up and prepare the dishes as soon as possible so as not to delay the lunch reception.

……

A few days later.

With a transfer order, a notice came down from the Red Star Steel Mill, and Deputy Director Li became the first deputy director of the Red Star Steel Mill. Originally, there was more than one deputy director in the leadership team.

But with this transfer order, Deputy Director Li directly became the third-in-command of the steel rolling mill.

Above them were Director Yang and the secretary of the Organization Department. For a while, the factory was buzzing about this matter.

Deputy Director Li’s Office.

There was no change in Deputy Director Li’s office after his promotion, but his status and work content were very different from before.

He Yuzhu knocked on Deputy Director Li’s door.

“Enter.”

“Zhu Zi, you are here. Do you know why I want to see you here today?”

After seeing He Yuzhu coming, Deputy Director Li stood up with a smile and said to He Yuzhu.

“Deputy Director Li, please go ahead.” He Yuzhu had something in mind, but he didn’t say it out loud.

(End of this chapter)