Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

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Zhang Feng whispered mysteriously into Yi Zhonghai's ear, as if afraid someone would overhear.

"Rainwater? Logically, with the Lunar New Year approaching, school should be on winter break by now, but I don't think I've seen her in the courtyard..."

Hearing Zhang Feng say this, Yi Zhonghai was a little confused. He thought back and realized that every year around this time, He Yushui would get up early in the morning and sit in the yard to read.

"Oh, of course you won't see her. That girl is living in the factory dormitory now. I think it was probably arranged by my senior brother, who wanted his sister to seduce Yu Bin."

"But... what could Sha Zhu possibly be after letting Yu Shui seduce Yu Bin?"

"Let me ask you, isn't Li Xiangdong the one who's in charge of the factory right now? Li Xiangdong is already with Yu Li, so the best way to get close to him is to get close to Yu Bin. If He Yuzhu and Li Xiangdong become family, we master and apprentice will be dumbfounded!"

"Alright, let's not tell Sha Zhu about this plan yet, to avoid any trouble."

Zhang Feng analyzed the situation seriously, and Yi Zhonghai felt that there was some truth to it.

"Master... who would be a good match for us to ask for help now?"

Do you remember Lin Fang, the guy who came to the factory in the same group as you?

"Lin Fang? I remember him. You took care of him for half a month when his master took sick leave."

"That kid is an honest boy, and I'm practically his mentor, so he shouldn't refuse if we ask him for help."

Yi Zhonghai thought of a young man he had met in the factory about ten years ago. He was honest and hardworking, and his work ability was also quite good.

"Will this work, Master? I've been working at the factory for so many years and I've never really had any dealings with him..."

"Didn't you just say that Li Xiangdong has been getting them to work overtime lately? They must be really annoyed with him. Asking them for help right now should be no problem!"

Yi Zhonghai said with great certainty.

"Okay, then I'll go see him first thing tomorrow morning."

"How about this, I'll have your teacher's wife prepare some food for lunch tomorrow, and you can invite him to my house. We'll discuss the specifics with him then."

"I'll have to trouble you again, Master's wife. You can eat here if you want."

"What? Your wife is going to cause a huge uproar! Give me a break..."

Yi Zhonghai pursed his lips, then got up to leave.

After a long day of work, the workers were all exhausted. As agreed, Li Xiangdong asked the canteen to prepare some food and arranged for everyone to eat together.

"It smells so good! It smells like braised pork!"

"Is that a dumpling? It looks like it's pork and scallion!"

"Wow, our family hasn't had fish in ages! This deep-fried ribbonfish looks so oily and delicious!"

"Section Chief Li is really generous, preparing such a lavish meal for us to work overtime!"

As soon as they entered the canteen, the workers immediately perked up and rushed to the food serving window with their bowls in hand.

"Don't worry, everyone, there's definitely enough food. This will be the standard for our overtime meals from now on, and we can have it every day!"

Li Xiangdong and Li Huaide followed closely behind, saying with a smile.

"Everyone, please eat. Let me give you a brief summary of today's work."

"After everyone left, Yu Bin and I stayed behind to check the quantity and quality of the parts processed today. We were pleasantly surprised to find that everyone's error-free processing rate has reached 70%, and nearly half of the comrades have exceeded their targets for today."

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"Regarding the bonuses I promised everyone, I have already arranged for the finance staff to calculate them. After you finish eating, you can go directly to the finance department to collect your share of the bonus and go home."

Li Xiangdong's words excited the workers even more. After all, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it; these workers are a crucial link in successfully completing their plan. As for the current expenses invested in the workers, they will multiply many times over and enter the steel rolling mill's account once the new equipment is completed.

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After the meal, Yu Li waited at the cafeteria entrance right on time, and went home with Li Xiangdong.

"Didn't I tell you already? There's overtime at the factory lately, so don't wait for me. Go home and rest early. Besides, you've seen how good the overtime meals are now, so don't worry about me not eating well."

Li Xiangdong put his arm around Yu Li's shoulder and said.

"Brother Dong, I know you don't need me to do anything right now, but I just want to see you every day and take a walk with you. Only then can the day be considered a perfect ending."

Yu Li's eyes were full of affection, so Li Xiangdong didn't say anything more. The two smiled at each other and took hands, preparing to take Yu Li home first. This scene was also seen by He Yuzhu, who was walking not far behind them.

During this period, He Yuzhu always took a good shower at the factory after get off work before going home. He was worried that if the girl introduced by the older woman suddenly visited, wouldn't he be caught off guard by the smell of the latrine? So he witnessed Yu Li and Li Xiangdong's sweet moment after get off work.

Chapter 241 Lin Fang's Uninvited Guest

Having been single for many years, He Yuzhu couldn't contain his emotions upon seeing such a warm and romantic scene, and his heart was filled with longing.

Thinking about the old lady's promise to introduce him to a potential partner, He Yuzhu became anxious and went straight to Yi Zhonghai's house after returning to the courtyard.

"Silly Zhu, what brings you here so late?"

Yi Zhonghai and the older woman were about to turn off the lights and go to sleep when they were genuinely surprised to see He Yuzhu come in.

"I wanted to ask you... when can I meet the girl you introduced me to? I'd like to be prepared."

He Yuzhu chuckled and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Look how anxious you are! I went to her grandma's house today and we arranged to meet at the riverside park at seven o'clock tomorrow night. I was planning to tell you during the day tomorrow, but I didn't expect you to come knocking on the door so late at night!"

The older woman shook her head helplessly, while Yi Zhonghai remained silent, sitting on the bed in the inner room, seemingly unconcerned.

"Sir, are you alright?"

"Thanks to you, everything is fine."

After hearing Zhang Feng talk about Yu Bin and He Yushui, Yi Zhonghai developed a strong grudge against He Yuzhu and didn't want to talk to him at all.

"Alright, you should go back now. I don't know what's gotten into you this time."

The older woman waved her hand, indicating that it was indeed getting late, so He Yuzhu didn't say anything more.

The next day, after getting up and quickly washing up, Zhang Feng went out to complete the task assigned to him by Yi Zhonghai.

Meanwhile, Yi Zhonghai was also sending an older woman to buy groceries and cook.

"A distinguished guest is coming? Let me hear who it is. Do I really need to go grocery shopping so early in the morning?"

An older woman, carrying a shopping basket, asked somewhat reluctantly.

"I told you long ago, mind your own business and just cook us a meal!"

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand, then slumped in his chair, pondering how to bring it up with Lin Fang.

Taking advantage of the gatekeeper's inattention, Zhang Feng sneaked into the workshop. It was completely different from when he left two days ago. Usually, this time of morning was when the workers were restless and chatting idly, but now, looking around, everyone was engrossed in their work.

That's why, apart from Li Xiangdong, who was standing in the corner of the workshop, no one else noticed Zhang Feng at all. Li Xiangdong had come to talk to Yu Bin, but he stopped when he saw Zhang Feng come in. He knew that Zhang Feng was definitely up to no good.

Zhang Feng tiptoed among the group of people dressed in the same manner and found Lin Fang, then pulled Lin Fang aside.

"Zhang Feng? Weren't you fired from the factory? How did you end up in our workshop again?"

Having just recovered his senses, Lin Fang said somewhat irritably, "It seems that this so-called acquaintance that Yi Zhonghai and Zhang Feng mentioned has no intention of currying favor with us."

"I...I just needed to talk to you about something!"

Lin Fang's attitude made Zhang Feng feel as if he had been given the cold shoulder, and he forced a smile as he spoke.

"You're looking for me? I don't have time, I'm busy working over there!"

Lin Fang frowned impatiently and looked at his workstation.

"I know you've all been pretty busy lately. How about this, I won't take up your work time. After get off work, don't go to the cafeteria today. Come to my master's house for dinner. He's preparing it for you right now!"

Zhang Feng continued speaking like a lapdog.

"Your master?"

"That's right, Yi Zhonghai, didn't he take care of you for half a month? He's practically your mentor!"

"Alright, I'll go get busy now..."

Yi Zhonghai had indeed taught Lin Fang a few things, and the usually honest Lin Fang felt embarrassed to refuse after Zhang Feng mentioned it. However, he was still completely confused, wondering why the master and apprentice had suddenly sought him out...

"The cafeteria has a big stew again for lunch today, Chef Lin, your favorite!"

As it was lunchtime, Li Xiangdong walked over to Lin Fang and spoke to him.

"I'm sorry, Section Chief Li... I have something to do at noon today, so I won't be eating in the cafeteria..."

Lin Fang said somewhat awkwardly, and Li Xiangdong smiled and walked away. He was pretty sure Lin Fang was going to find Zhang Feng. He didn't know much about the relationship between Lin Fang and Zhang Feng yet, since the two of them hadn't appeared in the TV series, but he knew Zhang Feng was definitely unwilling to be fired and must be plotting something, so he naturally became suspicious of Lin Fang.

Lin Fang had just come out of the steel rolling mill when he saw Zhang Feng standing at the door, looking at him with a wicked smile.

"You... why are you still here? Didn't you leave this morning?"

“Yes, Brother Lin Fang, as soon as I stepped out of the factory gate, I realized that you probably couldn’t find my master’s house, so I simply waited here and took you there with me.”

"What's all this fuss about, you two? Did I somehow offend you?"

Lin Fang realized that Zhang Feng didn't seem like a good person, and that his repeated visits to him must mean something bad.

"Brother Lin Fang, what are you thinking? My master specifically instructed me to come see you today. We're just here to catch up, have a meal, and catch up. Please don't take it personally!"

"Alright... then... then lead the way for me..."

Chapter 242 Yi Zhonghai and Zhang Feng Use Tricks

Lin Fang followed Zhang Feng somewhat helplessly all the way to Yi Zhonghai's house.

"Master's wife, what delicious food are you making? I can smell the aroma even before I've entered the courtyard!"