Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Qin Huairu returned home and told Jia Zhangshi about Li Jianjun's analysis. Jia Zhangshi angrily scolded: "You are so good, Yi Zhonghai. I said he had bad intentions. I thought he was feeling guilty about the things he had, but I didn't expect him to set his sights on you. You idiot, is he worthy of that?"

Qin Huairu persuaded, "Mom, my only way out now is to transfer to Li Jianjun's canteen. First, with Li Jianjun looking after us, we won't be bullied. Second, the extra dishes in Li Jianjun's canteen are shared equally, so no one eats alone. Third, we don't have to worry about Yi Zhonghai doing something wrong with Li Jianjun."

Jia Zhang thought about it and it was right. What if Qin Huairu was pushed too far and abandoned her and the child? What if Yi Zhonghai succeeded and she married the fool? So this must be strangled in the cradle: "Okay, I'll listen to you. Tomorrow you go to the factory quietly to find Li Jianjun. Don't let Yi Zhonghai and the others know. It won't be too late to talk about it after the matter is done."

Jia Zhang had to keep a trick up her sleeve so that she would have a way out if Li Jianjun couldn't do it. She couldn't offend Yi Zhonghai before the task was accomplished.

Qin Huairu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go find Li Jianjun quietly tomorrow. But, Mom, what about the whole hospital meeting tonight? Do we still need Yi Zhonghai to help with donations?"

Jia Zhang glared and said, "Why not? If you don't want this for free, wouldn't you be a fool?"

This is Jia Zhang. Since I have offended Yi Zhonghai, I still need Yi Zhonghai's help to make money. It has nothing to do with me.

Qin Huairu knew that she couldn't influence Jia Zhangshi and could only agree: "Mom, whatever you say is what's going to happen."

Jia Zhang nodded with satisfaction: "That's about right. From now on, you go to work and I'll be the housekeeper. Dongxu's compensation will be handed over to me. You can go to work peacefully."

Qin Huairu knew that it was impossible to give her the compensation, and Jia Zhangshi was worried if she would not allow it, for she was afraid that Qin Huairu would run away with the money.

Time soon came to the evening, and everyone sat in the middle courtyard waiting for the meeting. This time Yi Zhonghai did not give Liu Haizhong a chance to open his speech: "Dear neighbors, Dongxu passed away yesterday. We all watched Dongxu grow up, or grew up with Dongxu. The Jia family has lost its pillar. There is a whole family to support. We can help as much as we can. I am the uncle and Dongxu's master. I will donate 20 yuan to the Jia family."

There were whispers from the audience, but not much. It was hard to say much since the people were dead. Qin Huairu, Bang Geng and Xiao Dang bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you, everyone. Our Jia family will repay you in the future."

Seeing Qin Huairu's pitiful appearance, no one said anything. At this moment, Sha Zhu's eyes seemed to grow on Qin Huairu, and he immediately stood up and said, "This orphan and widow are so pitiful. People must be kind. I will also donate 20 yuan."

After saying that, Sha Zhu didn't take out the money, but walked to Yi Zhonghai and said, "Uncle, I don't have any money on me. I've paid you back before. Can you lend me another twenty?"

Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything, and Sha Zhu also supported him, so he took out twenty yuan and gave it to Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu proudly slapped the money on the table and said, "Even if I have to borrow money, I will donate it to the Jia family." After saying that, he looked at Qin Huairu, hoping to see Qin Huairu's grateful eyes.

Qin Huairu also symbolically thanked Sha Zhu and bowed. Sha Zhu didn't worry about it and just thought that Qin Huairu was still sad.

At this time, Xu Damao, who was next to Li Jianjun, stood up and walked over, put five dollars on the table, and came back without saying a word.

When Sha Zhu saw Xu Damao donated five yuan, he mocked him, "You're still a man? So stingy."

Xu Damao got angry: "Shazhu, is five dollars too little? I am just doing my best. I won't borrow money to donate."

When it comes to borrowing money, Silly Pig gets angry. It’s only because I gave you the money that I have no money: “Xu Damao, you deserve to be punished, don’t you?”

Yi Zhonghai saw that a commotion was about to break out, and he couldn't allow any chaos to happen at this time: "Shazhu, don't talk nonsense, donating money is entirely voluntary, there is no requirement on how much to donate."

Sha Zhu didn't dare to say anything when he saw Yi Zhonghai had spoken. The second and third uncles saw that Xu Damao had donated, so they also took out money. Liu Haizhong donated ten yuan and Yan Bugui donated two yuan. This made him feel very distressed.

Li Jianjun touched Xu Damao and said, "Sure, Brother Damao, you are very generous."

This time Xu Damao didn't smile frivolously: "Jianjun, although you and Jia Dongxu don't get along well, we grew up together after all. I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied by the kids in the next yard, and it was Jia Dongxu who fought back for me. No matter what, we grew up together, and I can't bear this."

Li Jianjun never expected that Xu Damao had such a humane side. It seems that humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? So he didn't say anything.

The donations were soon finished, and only Li Jianjun did not donate. Everyone could understand that, after all, Li Jianjun had just moved here last year, and he had some conflicts with Jia Dongxu, so it was normal for him not to donate. However, Sha Zhu did not think so.

"Li Jianjun, you're a level five chef in the cafeteria, and you're too cold-blooded to even donate this little money." He started with sarcasm.

Yi Zhonghai didn't dare let Sha Zhu say anything. What if Li Jianjun ruined the donation like last time? "Sha Zhu, don't say anything. I've said it before. This is voluntary." In fact, Yi Zhonghai would rather see Li Jianjun not donate, so that everyone would isolate him.

Sha Zhu curled his lips with disdain: "Isn't it okay for people to say that you are cold-blooded?"

Han Chunyan was a little confused. Li Jianjun was nice to Xiao Dang and his attitude was also good when he met Qin Huai Rulai in the afternoon. He wouldn't do this for a few dollars. There must be some hidden story.

Li Jianjun didn't say anything, just smiled and looked at Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai felt that this look was familiar, and thought of something, so he quickly stood up and said, "Okay, thank you all for your help. It's cold, let's adjourn and have a rest early, because we have to go to work tomorrow."

Yi Zhonghai was afraid that Li Jianjun might do something weird, so he just adjourned the meeting. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Jianjun and Han Chunyan leave.

The money was handed over to Jia Zhang, a total of 68.5 yuan. They were the biggest contributors. The others contributed a total of more than 10 yuan, and they themselves donated 55 yuan.

Jia Zhang pulled him over and stuffed the money into her pocket: "Thank you, sir."

Yi Zhonghai deliberately said, "Except Li Jianjun, everyone else donated." He also wanted to sow discord between the Jia family and Li Jianjun.

The Jia family still needs Li Jianjun's help at this time, but they dare not say anything, and Qin Huairu will not say anything either.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui next to them looked at each other. As expected, we donated money and he took the reputation. Although they were not convinced, they would not make a fuss at this juncture. However, they would never agree so easily next time when there is a donation or something like that. At least the family to be helped must invite them. It would not be possible for Yi Zhonghai to do everything alone like this.

As for why Li Jianjun did not say that the donation needed supervision by the street office, Li Jianjun did not want to make it too embarrassing. After all, Jia Dongxu was dead. If he reported it at this time, he would inevitably be known as a person who bullied the orphan Guami. Reputation was too important at this time.

After returning home, Han Chunyan asked Li Jianjun: "Li Jianjun, why didn't you donate?"

Li Jianjun smiled and said, "Do you think I'm cold-blooded and inhumane?"

Han Chunyan shook her head: "How can you be so cold-blooded and inhumane if you are so kind to Xiaodang? You must have a reason."

Li Jianjun nodded, "It's very simple, first, I don't have a good relationship with the Jia family, we were enemies before, second, I won't donate money to the donation organized by Yi Zhonghai, if I donate, he will think he has me under control, and everyone in the compound will think I'm afraid of him, third, I can't let Jia Zhang think I'm easy to talk to, otherwise she will only push her further."

Han Chunyan nodded. She knew something about Jia Zhangshi. She was lazy, gluttonous and unreasonable. You really can't give her any sweet treats, otherwise she will pester you.

Li Jianjun saw that she had figured it out and smiled: "These are all trivial matters, go to sleep."