Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

He Yuzhu didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "Lao Gao, I guess you've heard about my relationship, right?!"

Gao Yao replied: "I heard about it! And she is the eldest daughter of the Lou family, the former major shareholder of our factory."

He Yuzhu pretended to be mysterious and said, "We are old brothers, so I won't hide it from you. I asked for leave this morning to go to the Lou family to propose marriage. We have already discussed that we will do things on May 1st. Then I have to go to Gangcheng to live for a while. Now there are not many days left until May 1st, and there are many things to do. I will go to Gangcheng next, and I don't think I will be able to come back in a short time. The factory can't let me take leave all the time. It's better to just apply for unpaid leave. Besides, the apprentices I have brought in over the years, although they haven't learned 80% of my skills, they have almost 50%. There is no problem for them to be able to work on their own."

Gao Yao was able to make it this far, so he was no fool. After carefully examining He Yuzhu, Gao Yao asked cautiously, "Did someone in the factory gossip about it?"

He Yuzhu thought about it, and nodded without hiding anything. He said, "The factory director's secretary doesn't like me. Why don't I just leave immediately? Is he still planning to make things difficult for me?!"

Gao Yao said, "You are good at everything, but you just won't suffer any loss. Okay! I'll help you with this matter! Later, you have to treat me to a good meal!"

He Yuzhu said: "May 1st, noon, Sijiucheng Hotel. Bring your family, and don't be late!" After that, He Yuzhu took out an invitation that he had just written in the supermarket space from his pocket and placed it on Gao Yao's desk.

Gao Yao picked up the invitation and took a look at it, then jokingly said, "I didn't expect you to make it so formal?!"

He Yuzhu replied: "My daughter-in-law is the daughter of a wealthy family. We can't be careless."

"That's right! I'll write you a note, and you go to the Labor and Personnel Department to get it done." Gao Yao opened the drawer and took out a certificate. He filled in He Yuzhu's name on it, signed it, and handed it to He Yuzhu along with the application report for unpaid leave, saying, "Go and get it done!"

"Okay!" He Yuzhu took the things, took out cigarettes and candy from his pocket, and said, "I'll go first!"

After He Yuzhu left, Gao Yao smiled and muttered, "This kid! I don't know what kind of shit luck he got! He actually became Lou Bancheng's son-in-law?!"

He Yuzhu soon came to the Labor and Personnel Department. The head of the Labor and Personnel Department, Fang Yong, was stunned when he saw He Yuzhu and asked, "Chef He, how come you have time to come to our place today?!"

He Yuzhu said, "I'm here today to apply for unpaid leave."

Fang Yong was stunned for a moment, and said, "My dear Director He, why did you ask for unpaid leave out of the blue?!"

He Yuzhu replied, "Aren't we getting married yet?!" He Yuzhu reached into his pocket, took out two packs of cigarettes and a bag of candy, stuffed them into Fang Yong's hand, then took out two more packs of cigarettes and a bag of candy and put them on the desk, saying, "Everyone, come and share in the good fortune."

Fang Yong put the things in his hand into his pocket, then took the form from He Yuzhu to apply for unpaid leave, took He Yuzhu to his desk, asked He Yuzhu to sit down, and quickly helped He Yuzhu to complete the unpaid leave procedures. After more than ten minutes of hard work, all the procedures were completed. Fang Yong handed the form to He Yuzhu and said, "Master He, thank you for your trouble. Please go to the Finance Department and settle the salary yourself."

"Okay! I'll leave first!" He Yuzhu took his things and left Fang Yong's office, and immediately walked into the Finance Department opposite the office building. With the help of sugar and cigarettes, He Yuzhu quickly completed all the formalities. After returning to the kitchen, He Yuzhu arranged everything, distributed sugar and cigarettes, packed his things, and left the steel mill.

He Yuzhu had just left the steel mill on his bicycle when Director Song learned that He Yuzhu had gone through the procedures for suspension of employment. Director Song was so angry that he picked up the phone and said, "Switchboard! Connect me to Gao Yao from the logistics department."

The operator heard Director Song's voice and immediately transferred the call without delay. Gao Yao heard the phone ring and picked up the phone. Before he could speak, Director Song's roar came from the other end of the phone: "Gao Yao, you let He Yuzhu go, why didn't you report to me?!"

Gao Yao replied, "Director Song, He Yuzhu is only the canteen director. He doesn't need to ask you for permission to take a leave of absence, right?! In addition, you should ask your good secretary why He Yuzhu took a leave of absence! He Yuzhu is now Lou Zhenhua's son-in-law. Director Song probably doesn't know who Lou Zhenhua is. I advise you to find out." After that, Gao Yao hung up the phone and muttered, "It's a sacrifice to bring down the emperor. He Yuzhu is a powerful guy! If you make him angry, your position as director will be over."

When Director Song heard the busy tone on the phone, his expression changed several times, and finally he hung up the phone helplessly. Although he was promoted from deputy director, he was transferred here when the wind was blowing. He didn't know many things. If Director Yang was here, he could still ask. Unfortunately, Director Yang has retired now.

After hesitating for a while, Director Song opened the locked drawer in the middle of his desk, took out an address book, and found Director Yang's home phone number. After staring at the phone number for a few minutes, Director Song reluctantly picked up the phone and dialed Director Yang's home number.

Not long after, the call was connected. The voice of Director Yang came from the other end of the line. Director Song chatted with Director Yang for a few words and turned the topic to He Yuzhu. Through the conversation with Director Yang, Director Song learned that He Yuzhu, the good guy who usually kept quiet in the factory, actually had such great power. Director Song was really scared this time!

After hanging up the phone, Director Song pressed the bell on the table. Secretary Xie heard the bell, walked in from outside, and asked, "Director, what's the matter?!"

Director Song said, "Xiao Xie, I don't need you here. You should report to Workshop 3!"

Secretary Xie was slightly stunned and asked, "Director, what mistake did I make?!"

Director Song said, "You don't even know what mistake you made?! It seems that there is something wrong with your thinking. You should go to the workshop! You can leave now!"

Secretary Xie saw Director Song's reaction, and his face turned pale instantly, knowing that his destination was already a foregone conclusion and there was no way to change it. In order to save face, Secretary Xie could only leave the office obediently. When Director Song's office door closed, Secretary Xie reacted and said to himself: "It must be He Yuzhu's doing! I'll go and settle the score with him!" Then Secretary Xie left the office building with murderous intent and rushed straight to He Yuzhu's office.

When he arrived at He Yuzhu's office, Secretary Xie saw that there was no one in the office, so he rushed to the third canteen where He Yuzhu stayed for a long time. When he arrived at the third canteen, Secretary Xie learned from the kitchen helper that He Yuzhu had applied for unpaid leave and left the steel mill.

"Hey?! Zhuzi, you came back quite early today?!" Yan Bugui's voice rang out just as He Yuzhu had just rode his bicycle into the alley.

He Yuzhu stopped his bicycle and replied with a smile: "Uncle, I'm not coming back early today. I'll come back early every day from now on. I got mad at the factory today, and I'm getting married soon, so I took a leave of absence. I'll go back to work when I feel better."