He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

Disoriented, He Yuzhu stared blankly at the tightly closed courtyard gate, about to raise his hand to knock on it...

But remembering his master's wife's words, and knowing that his master's hand had been broken by his father-in-law and the others, this meant that as a cook, his livelihood was effectively over.

He slowly lowered his hand again.

Yi Zhonghai, standing some distance away, also touched the curly hair on his head.

If Heaven had not given birth to Yi Zhonghai, Lian Ying would have become the Grand Steward.

After glancing at He Yuzhu, Yi Zhonghai hurriedly ran towards the nearby clinic.

"You must be He Yuzhu's master. I'm an old man from He Yuzhu's courtyard."

He Daqing's senior brother, lying weakly on the bed, nodded.

Yi Zhonghai, with concern, took out ten yuan from his pocket and stuffed it into Master He Yuzhu's arms, saying:

"Here's what happened. When I went home today, I passed by his house and saw his father-in-law and others inside. I overheard them saying that He Yuzhu had sent them to beat you up."

The reason is that you, as He Daqing's senior brother, didn't stop him from running away. Later, they found out about me and asked me to act as a mediator to negotiate. His father-in-law gave you this money, saying that you should sever your master-disciple relationship with Yuzhu.

He Daqing's senior brother looked at the beam in front of him, and a tear rolled down his cheek.

"I'm afraid my hand won't recover. I plan to leave Beijing and return to Sichuan the day after tomorrow. Have Zhu Zi come to see me in the next day or two. I want an explanation."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and took his leave. After leaving the clinic, he turned back and sneered:

"If you still want to explain, ask me in the underworld."

They waited near the clinic until dark, but He Yuzhu never showed up. So they hurriedly ran back to Nanluoguxiang.

"Pillar, something terrible has happened!"

Yi Zhonghai ran into the Intermediate People's Court and shouted loudly.

He Yuzhu was also sitting on the stone bench, lost in thought, while Yushui was playing with the mud beside him.

"Zhu Zi, when I came back, I found your master had brought a group of people here. Yang Yan said he was going to break your hand, you traitor who betrayed your master and ancestors."

As an old man in the courtyard, I also kowtowed and begged him to let you go, but because it was your family that caused this trouble, your master publicly said that he was severing his master-disciple relationship with you and that he would be leaving Beijing tonight.”

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu also burst into tears.

Yi Zhonghai seized the opportunity to say:

"Zhu Zi, why don't you go to your master's house and explain yourself? I watched you grow up, and I don't believe you're that kind of person."

He Yuzhu hurriedly stood up, and just as he was about to leave, Yi Zhonghai said sarcastically from the side:

"Hey, seeing how your master is gritting his teeth, you're probably afraid of the danger if you go there."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu immediately withdrew his foot, which he had just stepped out, and began to hesitate.

If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be condemned by heaven and earth.

A wise man does not stand under a wall.

Master, rest assured, from this moment on, I sever all ties with my mother's family and will never have any contact with them again. They ruined my future, and I will never forgive them.

Seeing He Yuzhu slowly walking towards home, Yi Zhonghai happily followed suit and headed towards the backyard.

Xu Damao, who had just returned from school, followed Yi Zhonghai quietly and eavesdropped under the old lady's window.

"Madam, thanks to my tireless efforts, Sha Zhu has fallen into the trap. If we keep pushing, I believe he will definitely be extremely filial to you."

The wealthy old woman smiled and nodded, then took out a small yellow croaker from her pocket and said:

"Good, good, little Yi, you've got your father's flair! Here, take this little yellow croaker. You'd better train Sha Zhu well from now on, and work diligently for me. I won't treat you unfairly, even if it's in that steel factory."

Yi Zhonghai was overjoyed and hurriedly shouted:

"Madam Xie, I'll definitely train Sha Zhu. I've already alienated him from everyone. Just wait for my good news. If he doesn't come to serve you as a servant, I'll sell him."

Hearing this, Xu Damao was so frightened that he hurriedly ran home.

After closing the door, I plopped down on the floor and realized I was trembling all over and my pants were soaked.

After an incense stick had burned a while, Xu Damao slowly stood up, supporting himself against the door, and walked towards the central courtyard.

Seeing Aunt Cuilan crying and talking to He Yuzhu, they didn't dare to go forward.

After bringing He Yuzhu home carrying a cloth bag, Xu Damao rushed into He Yuzhu's room and said anxiously:

"Zhu Zi, something terrible has happened! I just overheard Yi Zhonghai talking to that rich old lady in the backyard. They want you to be their servant, and Yi Zhonghai said he's the one who alienated you from everyone."

He Yuzhu, his eyes blazing with anger, retorted:

"Xu Damao, if you dare to speak ill of me again, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Do you know how much Uncle Yi has helped me? Just now, Aunt Cuilan even brought over some white flour buns that she had saved up at home for me and Yushui."

Xu Damao was stunned when he heard this. There are such stupid people in the world. No wonder he became a cook after only a few years of schooling. Are all cooks like this?

Seeing the look of surprise mixed with disdain in Xu Damao's eyes, He Yuzhu threw a punch at him.

His right foot also kicked towards Xu Damao, who was lying on the ground.

"You bastard, you dare kick my groin!"

"I kindly told you something, and you treat me like this? You really are a fool."

He Yuzhu was also getting annoyed, so he sat on Xu Damao and punched him.

"Silly Zhu, from now on, I, Xu Damao, sever all ties with you. Just you wait, I won't let you get away with this."

With that, she pushed He Yuzhu away, got up from the ground, and slowly walked home.

But after walking only a few steps, he saw Yi Zhonghai staring coldly at him.

Xu Damao shuddered, completely oblivious to the pain in his lower body, and immediately started running.

But when the two met, Yi Zhonghai also let out a sound like the clash of swords:

"Kid, there are things you can say, but there are things you can't say carelessly."

You should know that loose lips sink ships. Your father knows my character; if you're worried, you can ask him.

Xu Damao turned pale with fright when he saw the dagger hidden in Yi Zhonghai's sleeve.

Without even looking up, he ran straight home.

Yi Zhonghai glanced coldly at Xu Damao's retreating figure, then looked at He Yuzhu's house.

"I don't know if you'll get any inspiration from the Jia family's situation, but we should still be on the safe side."

First, we need to go to the factory's personnel department to postpone He Daqing's substitute shift, and then we need to go to the canteen manager.

The master chef can't let him do it; he can only start as a kitchen helper.

Then let him know how much thought and effort I put into getting him to become a kitchen helper.

"

He then pulled a letter from his pocket, looked at the two letters inside, and burst into laughter.

The letter contained several large characters:

Discussion regarding the issue of He Daqing needing a parent to substitute for him at work.

So Yi Zhonghai hurriedly went out to run errands.

……

At that moment, a distraught Jia Dongxu walked in through the courtyard gate.

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment and said:

"Brother Dongxu, Brother Dongxu"

But Jia Dongxu kept saying:

"Huai Ru, Huai Ru!"

Where are you?

……