Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

The next day, He Yuzhu was slacking off in the office when Yang Xinmin's secretary came running into his office and said hurriedly:

"Director He, please go to Director Yang's office. There's a call for you."

"Secretary Liu, thank you, I'll go now!"

He Yuzhu guessed that it might be a call from a senior leader, and ran quickly towards the factory director's office.

Yang Xinmin saw He Yuzhu coming and said to the phone:

"Old leader, Zhuzi is here, you can talk to him!"

After Yang Xinmin finished speaking, he handed the phone to He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu nodded slightly at Yang Xinmin and then took the phone.

“Uncle Xu!”

"Zhu Zi, I've already taken care of your cousin's affairs. They'll be released this afternoon. You can ask your cousin to pick them up. They're being held in the xx Detention Center."

"Uncle Xu, thank you so much!"

"Just thanking me verbally is not enough. Remember to come to my house tonight to cook and play chess with me."

"Uncle Xu, don't worry. I will definitely come tonight!"

"It's a deal. I have something else to do, so I'll hang up first!"

"Goodbye Uncle Xu!"

Yang Xinmin had been eavesdropping nearby and was shocked to hear that He Yuzhu and his old leader were actually addressing each other as uncle and nephew.

Yang Xinmin had worked under the old leader for many years and knew his character very well.

Although the old leader smiles at everyone, he rarely opens his heart to you. He really didn't expect that He Yuzhu, a mere cook, could get into the old leader's heart, and the old leader even treated him as uncle and nephew.

Seeing how He Yuzhu was trying to please his old boss, Yang Xinmin immediately had an idea. After He Yuzhu hung up the phone, he said enthusiastically:

"Zhu Zi, has your work been going well recently?"

Seeing Yang Xinmin's gentle attitude, He Yuzhu muttered in his heart:

"What's going on with this old man? Could it be that he's trying to win me over because he sees that I have a good relationship with the big boss? But isn't it too late now?"

He Yuzhu knew that Yang Xinmin would be overthrown soon and demoted to sweeping the streets. He didn't want to be implicated by this old man, so he said in a distant tone:

"Thank you for your concern, Director. My work is going well."

"Director, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xinmin's face froze, and he subconsciously asked:

"Is this what I talked about on the phone with my old boss?"

He Yuzhu paused, realizing that Yang Xinmin had heard the conversation between him and the leader, and said truthfully:

"Yes, I have to go inform my cousin and ask her to go to the detention center to pick up her parents this afternoon."

Yang Xinmin said with a pleasant face, "Zhu Zi, is half a day's leave enough for you?"

He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "No need to ask for leave. I'll be back in half an hour."

Yang Xinmin said gently, "Then go quickly and come back soon. If you need any help in the future, you can come to me!"

"Thank you, director!"

He Yuzhu said this indifferently, then turned and left the factory director's office.

He Yuzhu left the administrative building and rode his bicycle out of the steel mill.

He Yuzhu pedaled his bicycle hard and soon arrived at the street where Ran Qiuye was sweeping the floor.

Ran Qiuye saw He Yuzhu, threw away the broom, walked over quickly, and asked impatiently:

"Brother Zhuzi, is there any news about my parents?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "The boss just called and said your parents will be able to come out this afternoon. Remember to pick them up this afternoon."

Ran Qiuye cried with joy when she heard this: "That's great, that's great."

"By the way, where are my parents imprisoned?"

He Yuzhu blurted out: "XX Detention Center."

"Qiuye, I'm still at work, so I'll go back first."

"Brother Zhuzi, thank you!"

"You're welcome!"

He Yuzhu returned to the steel rolling mill and happened to meet Ding Qiunan who had just returned from the toilet.

When Ding Qiunan saw He Yuzhu, she immediately smiled as bright as the stars.

"Brother He, thank you for the Mihara Polygonum flower candy you gave me last time. It tasted so good, but unfortunately I've already finished it."

He Yuzhu smiled warmly: "I'm glad you like it. I'll bring you more when I go on a business trip to Shaanxi next time."

"Thank you, Brother He!"

Ding Qiunan smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling like a whole galaxy of stars.

He Yuzhu was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted and smiled:

"Qiu Nan, I have to go back to work. We'll talk later!"

Ding Qiunan's face froze, and he said reluctantly, "Brother He, goodbye!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, turned and walked towards the administrative building.

Ding Qiunan looked at He Yuzhu's departing back, his eyes blurred, and muttered to himself:

"It would be great if Brother He hadn't gotten married!"

The moment He Yuzhu turned around and left, a smug smile appeared on his face.

He saw the changes in Ding Qiunan's expression just now and knew that Ding Qiunan already had him in her heart. As long as he added fuel to the fire, he could completely win her over.

He decided that after Ran Qiuye left, he would launch a general attack on Ding Qiunan and marry her with great force.

……

Outside xx Detention Center.

Ran Qiuye paced back and forth, looking at the gate of the detention center from time to time.

After an unknown amount of time, the door of the detention center slowly opened, and a middle-aged couple with depressed expressions walked out.

Seeing this, Ran Qiuye was overjoyed and walked quickly towards him.

"Dad, Mom..."

When Ran's father and mother saw Ran Qiuye, they excitedly said, "Qiuye!"

The three of them then hugged each other and sobbed softly.

After a while, Ran's father stopped crying, patted his wife and the woman on the back, and said with a smile:

"Yuzi, Qiuye, stop crying. We are safe now. You should be happy!"

Upon hearing this, Ran Qiuye and Ran's mother let go of each other and smiled knowingly on their faces.

Ran's mother said with a happy face: "Qiuye, your father is right. We are all safe now, and we should be happy."

Ran Qiuye nodded vigorously and said loudly:

"Dad, Mom, everything is over, let's go home quickly!"

Ran's mother said excitedly: "Yes, everything is over, let's go home."

After walking a few steps, Ran's father suddenly asked: "Qiu Ye, how did you know we were released from prison today?"

Ran Qiuye paused and explained, "I asked He Yuzhu to rescue you. He told me that you will be released from prison this afternoon."

Father Ran was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said, "I was wondering how we could get out so quickly. It turns out someone rescued us!"

"Qiuye, is the He Yuzhu you mentioned the chef you dated before?"

Ran Qiuye said without hesitation: "Yes, it's him!"

Ran's mother questioned: "He Yuzhu is just a cook, how could he have such great power to save us?"

Ran Qiuye heard her mother still belittling her lover and said dissatisfiedly:

"Mom, don't always look down on people. Brother He is now the deputy director of the logistics department of the steel mill. He is also a great cook and often cooks for some big bosses."

"You were able to get out this time thanks to the help of a high-ranking official whom Brother He sought."

"Brother He worked so hard for you, begging and pleading for favors, I don't know how many favors he owed to everyone, just to rescue you. How can you say that about him?"