Time flows slowly like a stream, and the days in the courtyard are peaceful and dull. However, on a sunny afternoon, the tranquility is broken by a knock on the door.

He Yuzhu was sitting in the house resting. Hearing the sound, he subconsciously stood up, walked to the door, gently opened it, and saw Director Wang standing outside the door.

He Yuzhu immediately showed a warm smile on his face. He stepped aside to let Director Wang in, and shouted loudly: "Xiu Xiu, pour two cups of tea quickly."

When Liu Xiuxiu heard He Yuzhu's call, she quickly brought out two cups of steaming hot tea from the kitchen and carefully placed them on the tea table in front of Director Wang and He Yuzhu. Her movements were light and graceful, showing her virtuous and kind demeanor.

Director Wang looked at Liu Xiuxiu with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She turned to He Yuzhu and said with a smile, "Yuzhu, this is your wife, right? She's so beautiful. You are so lucky."

He Yuzhu smiled awkwardly after hearing what Director Wang said. He waved his hand and said, "Auntie Wang, please stop teasing me. I'm almost embarrassed." After that, he turned to Liu Xiuxiu and introduced her, "Xiuxiu, this is the director of our neighborhood. You can just call her Auntie Wang."

After hearing what Director Wang said, Liu Xiuxiu blushed slightly. She shyly called out "Auntie Wang", then looked at He Yuzhu, and when he nodded, she stood up. She said softly, "Auntie Wang, you guys chat, I'm going back to my room."

After Liu Xiuxiu returned to her room, she couldn't help but feel curious. She wanted to know why Director Wang came to see He Yuzhu, but she was too embarrassed to eavesdrop. So she sat on the bed, folded her hands on her knees, and fell into deep thought.

Director Wang watched Liu Xiuxiu leave and said, "There is a temporary job opportunity at the Street Office, which is the Street Warehouse Manager. This job doesn't actually require any special skills. The main thing is to register the people who come to collect supplies every time and manage the in and out of the warehouse. If you think it's okay, you can let your wife start work tomorrow."

At this time, Director Wang and He Yuzhu were talking about work in the living room. Director Wang looked at Liu Xiuxiu's leaving back, with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She turned back and said to He Yuzhu:

"The Street Office has a temporary job opportunity, which is the Street Warehouse Manager. This job doesn't actually require any special skills. The main thing is to register the people who come to collect supplies each time and manage the in and out of the warehouse. If you think this job is suitable for you, you can let your wife start tomorrow."

He Yuzhu immediately understood Director Wang's intention. He knew that Director Wang was taking special care of them. Although Liu Xiuxiu didn't know many words, there were only a few things in the warehouse, but he could go with them and help organize a form, write the names of the items, and then just write the quantity under the corresponding date when entering or leaving the warehouse. After Liu Xiuxiu got used to this job, he would slowly teach her to write.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but feel grateful. He looked at Director Wang and said sincerely, "Auntie Wang, thank you so much. This job opportunity is so important to us. Don't worry, we will do a good job and won't let you down."

Director Wang was very satisfied when she saw He Yuzhu's determined eyes and sincere expression. She took a sip of tea, then slowly put down the cup and began to talk about the other purpose of her visit: "Yuzhu, Aunt Wang has another thing I want to ask you for help with."

He Yuzhu was slightly stunned. Looking at Director Wang's serious expression, he couldn't help but feel curious. He asked, "Auntie Wang, what's the matter? Just tell me. As long as I can help, I will do my best."

Director Wang looked at He Yuzhu, and a trace of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. She said, "The day after tomorrow is my father's birthday, and I want to invite you to be the chef. I know you are a good cook, so I hope you can add color to my father's birthday party."

He Yuzhu heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that it was the chef. He smiled and said, "Auntie Wang, don't worry, I will definitely have time to go the day after tomorrow. I will definitely try my best to make every dish well and let the old man have a happy birthday."

When Director Wang heard He Yuzhu agreed readily, her smile became even brighter. But she looked at He Yuzhu with some embarrassment, hesitated for a moment, and finally said:

Yuzhu, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you. I wonder if you can get some meat or something? As you know, supplies are tight right now, and meat is even harder to come by. Of course, don't worry about the money, Auntie Wang will definitely give you enough."

After saying that, she lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, secretly sighing in her heart that this was clearly an attempt to negotiate conditions with He Yuzhu using her job as leverage.

He Yuzhu was slightly moved when he heard what Director Wang said. He knew that the supplies were indeed tight, and meat was even more scarce. But thinking that Director Wang had just helped them a lot, if he didn't agree, it would be easy to offend Director Wang, and his wife would have a hard time at work.

So, He Yuzhu thought about it for a while and agreed directly. He looked at Director Wang and said sincerely: "Auntie Wang, I can get you a chicken, a fish, and five pounds of pork. Just consider it as my birthday gift to the old man. You don't have to pay, doesn't it hurt feelings?"

After saying that, He Yuzhu looked at Director Wang. Seeing that she was a little hesitant, he continued, "Auntie Wang, don't worry. I will definitely ask people to come and help me with the birthday banquet. You just need to pay me for the banquet. This way, I won't delay your work, and I can also show my appreciation."

When Director Wang heard what He Yuzhu said, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. Obviously, she knew that He Yuzhu was repaying her as a temporary worker, so she did not refuse. Instead, she looked at He Yuzhu kindly and said, "Okay, then Aunt Wang will not be polite. If there is a chance in the future, Aunt Wang will definitely apply for your wife to become a regular employee."

After that, Director Wang stood up and prepared to leave. He Yuzhu saw her off and said, "Auntie Wang, please walk slowly."

At this time, the second uncle who was strolling in the yard saw Director Wang coming out of He Yuzhu's house. He walked over curiously and greeted Director Wang: "Director Wang, did you just come out of Yuzhu's house?"

Director Wang saw the Second Uncle and nodded politely, and replied, "Yes, Second Uncle. I just came to discuss with Yu Zhu about the birthday banquet for his father the day after tomorrow."

The second uncle was surprised when he heard this. He looked at He Yuzhu, then at Director Wang, and said, "Oh? Yuzhu is going to host a birthday banquet for the old man? This is a big happy event! Yuzhu, you have to prepare well and don't let us down!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu showed a confident smile on his face. He nodded and said, "Second Uncle, don't worry. I will definitely prepare well and give the old man an unforgettable birthday banquet."

Director Wang looked at He Yuzhu's confident look and didn't say much. She knew that He Yuzhu had the ability, so she waved to He Yuzhu and the second uncle, turned around and left the courtyard.

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