Silly Zhu's Moving: The Old Neighbor's Nightmare

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When it was time to leave work, Sha Zhu kept a close eye on Chef Yang's movements in the kitchen.

Chef Yang is considered a kind-hearted person in the kitchen. He doesn't talk much, but if anyone in the kitchen has a problem and comes to him for help, he will help without hesitation.

As soon as Sha Zhu saw Chef Yang leave the kitchen, he immediately followed him, carrying rainwater.

"Master Yang, wait a minute," Sha Zhu called out to Master Yang from behind. "Let's go together, Master Yang."

Master Yang turned around and saw Sha Zhu calling him. He wondered what was wrong.

He asked疑惑地问道, "Zhu Zi, what's wrong? Everything should be alright in the kitchen now, right?"

Sha Zhu saw that this place was close to the canteen and was afraid that some people who hadn't gone back might follow them from behind, so he said to Master Yang, "Master Yang, walk a little further, I have something to ask you."

Master Yang could tell from Sha Zhu's behavior that he didn't want others to hear what he was asking.

He said, "Let's go, Zhu Zi. I'll listen to my coworkers in the factory workshop while I'm smoking in the restroom."

"You mean your dad abandoned you and your siblings and went to another place with someone else?" Master Yang asked Sha Zhu quietly from behind, glancing at the rain.

This couldn't be kept secret any longer; the news had spread throughout the Nanluoguo Alley area.

I reckon the whole factory will find out tomorrow; there's no cell phone network these days.

Gossip relies entirely on talking, and yet everyone seems to love it.

When something happens, everyone likes to gather around and watch the excitement, then share their opinions, and the stories get more and more outrageous.

Sha Zhu could imagine that everyone would look at him differently tomorrow.

Pity, sympathy, disgust, and mockery will all be directed at you.

If it were the same simple-minded Zhu from before, his mindset would undergo unpredictable changes under such scrutiny.

Let's keep going down the same old path. This is what they call filling in the gaps in our knowledge, and from now on we'll just be led around by others, completely brainwashed...

As for Sha Zhu now, he naturally doesn't care about any of this; as long as they don't bother him, that's fine.

Everyone has a selfish side. Looking at the entire history of China, it is actually a history of "cannibalism," just as Mr. Lu said.

The concept of "cannibalism" is something that Sha Zhu cannot express in words.

Sha Zhu looked around to make sure no one was watching, then asked Master Yang, "Master Yang,..."

There's a young man in our kitchen surnamed Liang. He's quite ordinary-looking, a temporary worker. Do you remember him?

Master Yang thought for a moment and said, "I know, everyone knew about him when he came."

It was delivered by a technician in the workshop through Director Gong, the former canteen director; it's likely that a gift was given.

I heard this young man has a pitiful past; his parents were murdered, leaving him all alone. Zhu Zi, why are you asking about him?

Sha Zhu thought for a moment and said, "I'm just asking around. Master Yang, do you know how and when you were harmed?"

Master Yang shook his head and said, "I don't know that. None of us have been able to find out."

The kid doesn't want to say. I guess the technician in the workshop knows.

Hearing what Master Yang said, Sha Zhu knew that it would be difficult to find out more about what happened next.

"Master Yang, I just wanted to casually inquire about the family situations of these temporary workers and apprentices."

If I really have to work overtime later, I'd like to find someone I know well to help me collect the rainwater when I have time.

This can also be seen as a test for these people in advance; who knows, we might take on an apprentice someday.

Of course, if Mr. Yang likes to work overtime and earn more overtime pay, then I won't have these concerns.

"Master Yang, don't tell anyone I've been asking about these temporary workers and apprentices."

"Don't worry, I absolutely won't tell, Pillar."

"Are you really going to teach your best skills to our class monitor?" Master Yang asked Sha Zhu, still a little skeptical.

Sha Zhu said nonchalantly, "What, Master Yang, you want to learn too?"

If you're free tomorrow morning, you can come over and we can discuss it together, although I won't reveal the secret recipe for the seasoning.

However, some of the methods for suppressing the fishy smell can be verified against each other.

Fish isn't very expensive in the market right now, so when I get home, I'm reluctant to use oil.

Steaming or boiling is fine, although the taste might be a bit different, at least it won't have that earthy smell. It's still meat, after all.

Upon hearing that he could also watch Sha Zhu cook fish, Master Yang beamed from ear to ear. "Well then, Zhu, it's settled now, I'll go and learn tomorrow too."

After the two parted ways, Sha Zhu took his bicycle and left the steel mill, his body soaked with rainwater.

Yu Shui sat on the front beam and asked Sha Zhu, "Brother, I haven't seen Dad for several days. Everyone says that Dad ran away and doesn't want us anymore. Is that true?"

Sha Zhu looked at the road ahead, pedaled his bicycle, and said, "What's wrong, Yu Shui? Missing Dad?"

"Yes, I miss Dad," Yu Shui said softly, lowering her head.

“What’s there for Dad to think about? You should think about your brother instead. Look at how well he’s been feeding and dressing you these past few days,” Sha Zhu said dismissively.

“But brother, aren’t you right here beside me?” Yu Shui looked up at Sha Zhu.

Is it distance that breeds longing?

“Our dad went to work in another city. He earns more money there. He said he wants me to take care of you in the future. That old bastard He Daqing is a real scoundrel.” Sha Zhu started cursing as he spoke.

"Brother, I won't allow you to scold Dad," Yu Shui pouted, a little unhappy.

Sha Zhu was a little dumbfounded. "Okay, okay, I won't scold Dad anymore."

I'm scolding on behalf of Yushui. Dad said that from now on, your brother will be in charge of all your food, clothing, and shelter.

Sha Zhu changed the subject, saying, "Rainwater, as the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father..."

From now on, I'll have to worry about your food, clothes, and tuition.

Dad went to work in another city to earn money and isn't around, so I, your brother, will take care of you.

Being both a father and a mother is no different from what our dad did, don't you think?

Rainwater glanced at Shazhu but said nothing.

Sha Zhu patiently coaxed, "How about you call me 'Dad'?"

"I'm going back, I'll buy you a dress right away," Yu Shui said, then looked up and glared at Sha Zhu, ignoring him.

Sha Zhu continued, "Rainwater, look, the eldest brother is like a father; your eldest brother is your father."

"When I get back, I'll buy you endless comic books and Mickey Mouse candies." Rainwater still ignored Shazhu, that stinky older brother.

Sha Zhu thought to himself, "I'll go all out. As long as you call me 'Dad,' I'll give you endless pocket money."

Braised pork belly, twice-cooked pork, beef in soy sauce—you can eat them whenever you want.

Rainwater was clearly tempted; children still need to be coaxed.

Sha Zhu thought to himself, "Once you call out, your brother will no longer be just your brother."

Sha Zhu doesn't believe that you'll still be an ingrate when you grow up.

I raised you as both your older brother and your father.

If you continue to side with outsiders, I, your brother, will exercise my fatherly rights and give you a good beating.

Just as Yu Shui couldn't resist the temptation and was about to speak, five or six people suddenly appeared at the exit of the alley.