After the house was renovated and furnished, and there was still some money left, Lin Jiaguo was thinking about looking for a bicycle ticket.
During this period of time, there have been quite a few matchmakers coming to our door. It’s just that the parents in the courtyard are short-sighted and the news is passed on too quickly.
Lin Jiaguo also followed the trend and started going on blind dates to find a future partner who would suit him.
Seeing that young Lin Jiaguo was living a prosperous life, the bachelors in the yard became anxious and began to go on a blind date journey one by one.
In the Jia family, Jia Dongxu has been discharged from the hospital again. After another operation, his health became much worse.
Looking at her husband's appearance and thinking that Sha Zhu was also busy on blind dates during this period, Qin Huairu felt a little anxious.
Not only was she anxious, but Jia and Zhang were also anxious. As soon as Silly Zhu got busy, her family's living standard plummeted.
"Grandma, I want to eat meat." Banggeng yelled, and the younger Xiaodang also yelled, and the infant Weihua also started crying.
"My dear grandson, tomorrow, tomorrow we will eat meat." After Mrs. Jia Zhang comforted her dear grandson for a few words, she looked at her daughter-in-law Qin Huairu and said angrily: "Tell Silly Zhu tomorrow, let me
He brings food to our house."
"There is also the poor boy in the front yard. Let him take care of him too. My sweet grandson wants to eat meat. Look at him, he has lost weight."
Qin Huairu almost laughed angrily when she heard this, but when she thought about her mother-in-law's temper, she held it back.
"Grandma, I want to eat meat, I want to eat meat." Banggeng started yelling and fussing again. Jia Zhang couldn't comfort her. Qin Huairu scolded her a few times, but Banggeng still didn't listen.
"Why are you scolding my dear grandson?" Jia Zhang became angry and turned around to scold Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu subconsciously looked at Jia Dongxu who was lying on the bed.
Jia Dongxu's eyes were dull, as if he didn't exist. Qin Huairu almost couldn't help crying when she saw this situation.
The family started to get into a fuss again, making the people who had already gone to bed in the middle courtyard extremely angry.
In the front yard, Lin Jiaguo also heard the noise, but he did not join in the fun. He tried to avoid getting involved in these things as much as possible.
Eating delicious food and tasting wine, this little day is so beautiful.
After eating and drinking, I tidied up and went to learn cooking skills.
Just when he was immersed in studying, he heard a knock on the door and he appeared in the room.
He opened the door and frowned when he saw the elder Yi Zhonghai.
"Master, what's the matter with you?"
Yi Zhonghai walked into the room and looked at the layout. He smiled and said, "Xiao Lin, you are living a prosperous life."
The Lin family does not want to see this "Master of Moral Kidnapping". Compared with the fussing of the third uncle Yan Bugui, this person's rank is much higher.
But people have already come in, and some surface work still needs to be done.
After everyone sat down and lit a cigarette, Yi Zhonghai said: "Xiao Lin, seeing that the weather is getting colder and colder, every household needs to reserve some coal. Your sister Qin's family is almost unable to survive now. Are you?
It’s not a favor.”
Hearing this, Lin Jiaguo's eyes narrowed, and then he smiled and said: "Master, I have almost spent all my money, and now I am a pauper."
"It's not that I don't want to help, it's just that I can't help. Master, you won't embarrass me!"
The corner of Yi Zhonghai's mouth twitched. This kid was too slippery. He tried to find a breakthrough every time, but was blocked by this kid.
Compared with Silly Zhu, who is easy to handle, this kid is simply slippery.
"Xiao Lin, what matters in life is reputation. For young men, if your reputation is not good, how will you find a wife? Don't you think so?"
Yi Zhonghai said meaningfully, took a heavy puff of cigarette, and said in a light tone: "You can't hide your words in this courtyard alley, don't you think so?"
Hearing this, Lin Jiaguo looked at the old man and almost laughed angrily, and even threatened him. The high-ranking "hypocrite" lived up to his reputation.
"Master, as a person like me, I just have to live my own life."
Lin Jiaguo said, looking at Yi Zhonghai with a cold look, and chuckled: "I don't steal or rob, who can ruin my reputation?"
"Master, young people are all impulsive. They do things first and not the end, don't you think so?"
When Yi Zhonghai heard this, his heart skipped a beat. He still underestimated this kid.
After some more courtesy, this "master of moral kidnapping" was sent away. Lin Jiaguo shook his head and sighed. It seemed that he had to guard against this old guy.
These days, reputation is really important!
But when Yi Zhonghai returned to his room, his aunt saw his sullen face and asked, "Didn't Xiao Lin let go?"
"No." Yi Zhonghai shook his head, thinking of his own threat and the boy's counter-threat, he felt suffocated in his heart.
"Forget it if you don't let go, it's not easy for Xiao Lin alone." Auntie shook her head slightly, she was very optimistic about Lin Jiaguo.
When Yi Zhonghai heard this, he sighed softly. Ever since Lin Jiaguo's mother Wang Mei passed away, he had felt that the boy was out of tune with the courtyard, as if he was guarding against something.
In the whole courtyard, only the few in the front yard had a better relationship with him, and the others just talked politely.
He wanted to open up that kid's breakthrough so that he could easily control him in the future, but every time, the kid avoided it.
Now it seems that it's no longer possible to use harsh measures. We must first let the kid "roll in the mud" to let him know that life is not like this.
With an idea in mind, he began to make plans.
In the next few days, Yi Zhonghai did not look for Lin Jiaguo again, and Lin Jiaguo was naturally happy to do so.
On this day, he was returning from visiting his master Wang Dafa. As soon as he returned home, he felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere.
"Xiao Lin, have you offended someone?" Li Ermeng asked with an anxious look on his face when he saw Lin Jiaguo coming back.
Lin Jiaguo was stunned, shook his head and said: "Uncle Li, you know me, no one is going to offend anyone if it's okay."
"Let's go back to the room first." Li Er pulled Li Lin hard and went to his house.
As soon as he sat down, Li Ermeng said: "When I got off work today, I heard the third aunt at the entrance of the alley talking about you, saying that you were a prodigal, saying that your blind date was just a joke, and saying that you were acting like a hooligan to that person.
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"A lot of unpleasant words have been spread. Xiaolin, who did you offend?"
Lin Jiaguo's pupils shrank and his face turned dark. Was it that "hypocrite" who took action?
"Uncle, thank you very much." Lin Jiaguo expressed his thanks. He did not tell the story about Yi Zhonghai, but gave an explanation: "I guess I offended the matchmaker."
When Li Ermeng heard this, he obviously didn't believe it. Lin Jiaguo had always done things properly, so how could he offend the matchmaker?
Seeing that he didn't want to say anything, Li Ermeng said: "You have a very good conduct, I believe you won't do anything random."
"Remember, you have to hit a snake seven inches, you know?"
Lin Jiaguo grinned and nodded. It seemed that this uncle was also a transparent person.
"Uncle, I understand."
The two talked for a while, and then Lin Jiaguo returned to his home and closed the door.
As the days passed by, Lin Jiaguo seemed to be oblivious to the rumors. He didn't even care if the matchmaker didn't come to his door.
Seeing Lin Jiaguo's blind date turn into "a backwater" now, some people in the courtyard couldn't be happier.
"Hey, this grandson, isn't he happy now?" Silly Zhu was the happiest. His blind date was also not smooth. He looked down on a lot of people and was very picky. But those who liked him, after contact,
When they heard about the relationship with the Jia family, they also avoided it.
He was suffering, and now Lin Jiaguo has become like him, so he has to drink two cups to celebrate first.
"Someone is causing trouble." The third aunt Yan Bugui's family said leisurely. The third uncle Yan Bugui shook his head. He would not interfere with this matter.
In the Jia family, Jia and Zhang are the happiest. During this period, she has contributed a lot to the rumors about the Lin family.
"Look, this is the fate of our family if we don't help them. We are doomed to be destitute."
Looking at Jia Zhang who was so proud, Qin Huairu narrowed her eyes. She had heard some rumors about what happened during this period, but she did not remind Lin Jiaguo.
It's better to suppress that kid, otherwise I would feel uncomfortable watching him live a prosperous life.
"Mom, you can secretly continue to add some spice to that kid." Jia Dongxu, who was lying on the bed, suddenly said leisurely. When Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu heard this, they both looked at him subconsciously.
Jia Dongxu looked cold and said with a cold smile: "He is still young and doesn't understand the ways of the world."
"Okay, Mom will pass it on tomorrow." Jia Zhang had experience in doing this kind of thing, and she was jealous of that boy's life.
"You also add some ingredients to him in the steel rolling mill." Jia Dongxu looked at Qin Huairu with a cold look. Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat. She was a little afraid of the current Jia Dongxu.
Seeing her shrinking her neck, Jia Dongxu looked away, filled with hatred.
He hated, hated that he was injured and that his good life turned into what it is now.
He hates, hates people who are better off than him, why should they live a good life when he becomes like this?
Jia Dongxu's psychology has now begun to become distorted. As a man, of course he knows the rumors about Shazhu and his wife Qin Huairu.
As a man, he couldn't bear it, but he couldn't get rid of it. He wanted to live, he had to live, he wanted to watch his children grow up, and he had to keep his eyes on Qin Huairu and let her keep her womanly ways.
I'm not doing well, so don't think about it either!
With this mentality, Jia Dongxu wants to take advantage of this limelight to ruin the reputation of Lin Jiaguo.
Isn't he young? Haha, let him live year after year, and then live in despair.
Enduring the pain coming from his body, Jia Dongxu had to use imagination to distract himself so that he could feel more comfortable.
In the middle courtyard, at Yi Zhonghai's house, after eating, the aunt looked at her husband and hesitated to speak.
"Lao Yi, what happened to Xiao Lin, was it you who did it?"
She still asked aloud, her conscience could not block her hearing and seeing.
Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes, shook his head, and said, "How could I do that?"
"There's no smoke without fire. I'm afraid there's something wrong with that guy's style."
Hearing this, Auntie felt a little better. She chose to believe Yi Zhonghai after being married for many years, and went to wash up and get ready for bed.
Looking at her back, Yi Zhonghai sighed softly, and then his eyes showed a hint of expectation.
That's right, he was the one responsible for the rumors about Lin Jiaguo. He wanted to make that kid "desperate". When that time came, he would reach out to help him. The initiative would be in his own hands.
You must keep that kid in your hand, firstly for the sake of your authority, and secondly for future plans.
"Boy, boy, you have to be sensible. This is not how you live your life."
With a murmur, Yi Zhonghai went to bed to rest.
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Without a matchmaker coming to the door, Lin Jiaguo's life has become a lot more monotonous.
Master Wang Dafa came home. After dinner, everyone sat around the fire. Wang Dafa looked at Lin Jiaguo and said with a smile, "You kid is living a leisurely life. What, did you offend someone?"
Lin Jiaguo smiled and nodded, and directly told the story about Yi Zhonghai. He did not hide anything from his master Wang Dafa.
"Hey, it's just some bullshit." Wang Dafa was not angry, and looked calm. There are all kinds of people, but some people have bad hearts.
"That's fine." Wang Dafa took a puff of cigarette and smiled at his disciple: "Let this wind blow, so that you don't get dazzled, and take the opportunity to see who dares to take a fancy to you at this time.
you."
"Boy, husband and wife must live in harmony. Trust is the foundation of happiness. If a girl likes you in this limelight, then it is true."
"Master, you can see through it." Lin Jiaguo was convinced. The old man saw through it. Life is about the future, and trust is very important.
The old man and the young man were talking and saw that the master Wang Dafa was tired. After he fell asleep, Lin Jiaguo left.
While walking on the road, Lin Jiaguo was in a good mood. Thinking that some people still wanted to ruin his reputation in the steel rolling mill, he smiled coldly. They thought too much.
Thinking of Yi Zhonghai, Lin Jiaguo knew that he had to wait. He was a petty person. Since he was slapped, he would naturally slap him back if he had the chance.
He didn't believe that Yi Zhonghai was so eager to help the Jia family, just because he and Jia Dongxu had a master-disciple relationship.
"Old guy, don't let me find a chance, otherwise I have to let you know what pain is."
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In the steel rolling mill, the third canteen, Lin Jiaguo and the others were busy again. While they were busy, Shazhu came over carrying a teapot.
"Hey, everyone is busy."
Seeing everyone cleaning the house carefully, Shazhu curled his lips and said to Lin Jiaguo: "Xiao Lin, you are too harsh. Everyone is very tired, and you still abuse everyone like this."
Lin Jiaguo looked at Silly Zhu, this guy came to make a fuss again, it seems that he didn't offend him.
"Master He, we are cooking. We have to ensure that the workers, brothers and sisters, have no problems eating. Hygiene issues must be ensured."
Before Lin Jiaguo could speak, someone from the third cafeteria spoke up. He couldn't stand how stupid Zhu was doing his job.
Come here to support the fire? Haha, their third cafeteria is not the noisy second cafeteria. After a year of adapting, they all know the benefits of the rules set by the Lin family.
If they do things carefully and conscientiously, if something happens, the trouble will not be on them. Based on this alone, they will be convinced. After all, no one wants to get into trouble.
"Master Wang, you are right. The reason why our three canteens are advanced month by month is because of our attitude. The workers can feel relieved when they eat."
Xu Dahu was not used to Silly Zhu, and he laughed and said: "We are not like some canteens, which are messy. Who knows whether the food we cook will cause diarrhea among the workers."
"Grandson, who are you talking about?" Shazhu was a little angry, but he was not stupid. Xu Dahu was talking about him both inside and outside.
"So and so knows clearly." Lin Jiaguo stood up, spoke out leisurely, looked at Silly Zhu, and said with a smile: "Master He, we have to be responsible for what we do. Don't do it in a split-second way, or it will hurt others."
Silly Zhu looked at Lin Jiaguo, his anger quickly dissipated, and instead teased: "That's right, you have time to clean up, but I don't have time, I have to go on a blind date."
"Xiao Lin, clean up better. Tsk, tsk, tsk, life is hard."
"Silly Zhu, what did you say?" Xu Dahu got angry and stood up to take action. Others also gathered around him with evil eyes.
Silly Zhu was shocked when he saw this. Just as he was about to reply, Director Wang from the cafeteria walked in.
Looking at the hygienic condition of the canteen and looking at the surrounded Silly Zhu, he frowned.
"Director, what's the matter with you?" Lin Jiaguo asked, asking Xu Dahu and the others not to have conflicts or fights, which would harm others and not benefit themselves.
Director Wang took a deep look at Silly Zhu, and then said to Lin Jiaguo: "Xiao Lin, deputy director Li will entertain guests later, and the ingredients will be delivered later. You can cook a few dishes."
"Okay, Director." Lin Jiaguo nodded. Silly Zhu next to him became a little unhappy and said, "Director, I can also make small stoves, why don't you leave it to me."
He was unhappy, firstly because of his cooking skills, and secondly because he only had a small stove and only enough leftovers. Sister Qin told him today that Banggeng and the others had lost weight and needed to make up for it.
Director Wang glanced at him and said, "Deputy Director Li appointed Xiao Lin to do it. Just ask him."
After saying that, he turned around and left. Seeing this, Shazhu snorted coldly, took a deep look at Lin Jiaguo, and turned around to leave.
Watching him leave, Lin Jiaguo's eyes were longing. With the improvement of his cooking skills and the full range of cuisines, Silly Zhu couldn't compete with him at all.
These days, there are very few leftovers, and only small stoves are possible, plus leftovers, tsk tsk tsk, silly pillar, since you like to make fire, let's see who is unhappy.
When Silhu left in a depressed mood, Deputy Director Li was accompanying five or six guests in a room.
"Lao Li, you are bragging about the chefs in your cafeteria to the sky. Don't let us down today."
One person spoke up, and several others also joined in. Deputy Director Li laughed and promised: "Don't worry, I won't let you down."
He is full of confidence now. In the past, Si Zhu was not very obedient and he still had some headaches. However, since having Lin Jiaguo, his headaches have disappeared.
That boy is not only good at cooking, but also thorough in his work.
While several people were bragging and spanking, after a while, the dishes began to be served.
The smell was fragrant, and several people's eyes lit up. It seemed that what this guy Lao Li said was true.
"Come and try the craftsmanship of our Master Xiao Lin."
Deputy Director Li spoke up, and several people started eating immediately. As soon as the food was in their mouth, they felt refreshed.
"Old Li, it seems you are not bragging. This craftsmanship is no worse than those at the guest house."
One person gave a thumbs up, and Deputy Director Li laughed. After a while, the dishes were served one after another. No one cared about talking anymore. The food came first, so let's eat first and talk later.
Originally planning to drink, Deputy Director Li was a little speechless when he saw this situation. How could he get things done if he didn't drink?
Well, I can't blame that boy from Lin Jiuguo for being such a good cook.
After eating and drinking enough, looking at the clean plates, one of them loosened his belt and said with a smile: "Old Li, if nothing else, you have to entertain me well next time I come back."
"Haha, I'm afraid you won't come," Deputy Factory Director Li smiled happily. Hearing this tone, it was obvious that the matter was done.
After finishing the meal, Deputy Director Li was naturally overjoyed. After sending these people away, he called Lin Jiaguo.
"Director, are you looking for me?"
Lin Jiaguo walked in and looked at the empty plates on the table. The corner of his mouth twitched. It seemed that even if his craftsmanship was good, there was nothing left.
"Xiao Lin, if you cooked this dish well today, you will have to do it like this next time."
Deputy Director Li smiled. The matter was done, so he had less to worry about and he was naturally in a good mood.
"Director, as long as you are satisfied." Lin Jiaguo smiled honestly. He just listened to the guy in front of him and talked about the general trend, which was not something that he, a little wave, could resist.