vstars Chapter 209 Money Money Money
Chapter 209 Money Money Money
After Sha Zhu returned from the neighborhood office, the rain started again, and he insisted that his brother pay the two cents he had promised.
Otherwise, Sha Zhu wouldn't be able to sit down and rest in peace. To appease his younger sister Yu Shui, he took out two cents from his pocket and gave them to her.
While the neighborhood office was busy, Sha Zhu, soaked in the rain, had already finished his usual martial arts practice at home.
It was already late, and the rain had already soaked the bathroom, so Sha Zhu urged his sister to go back to her room to rest.
I slept soundly through the night and woke up in the morning to a gentle breeze that made me feel refreshed.
Looking at the rising sun and the approaching summer,
Sha Zhu wondered if he should buy the electric fan in advance, but then he thought about the current power supply...
With frequent power outages, the electric fan doesn't seem to be very useful.
The electricity situation is slightly better now, but only by a tiny bit.
Most people's homes still don't have electricity; they can barely use it.
The worst will come in two years, when all the city residents have access to electricity.
Especially in 56 and 57, power outages, blackouts, and power rationing became the norm. Even if some industrial power was cut off to ensure the electricity supply for urban residents, it could not change this situation.
Sha Zhu considered it for a moment, thinking that even if he didn't need it, he should still have it.
I plan to take some time to go to Qianmen Street and prepare some large items to put in my storage space.
Even if I use it secretly, I can always find a way to get the receipt later when I can use it openly.
It's better than having nothing at all, and when ration coupons were in place, people would scramble for one or two coupons each year, and even then, they could never get them.
Alternatively, you could keep the current notes and then ask someone to sell them at a trust store later, buy them back yourself, and issue new notes. That's also a viable option.
Sha Zhu prepared breakfast, and after the brother and sister ate, they left the house, both feeling a little envious of their second uncle.
With their workplaces so close, the siblings can leisurely enjoy breakfast at home even after they leave.
The workday was so long that Sha Zhu quietly hid away, killing time all day.
Sleeping, resting, and reading are all I do. There are very few work tasks. After working for an hour or two, there's basically nothing left for the chef to do.
Moreover, Sha Zhu directly let his disciple Zhang Long handle the task, but unfortunately, the big pot of stew was not something the kid could stir right now, so he had to teach the kid to train his arm strength.
Fortunately, after following Sha Zhu for so long, I gradually recovered my health and underwent a dramatic transformation from the thin and weak appearance I had when Sha Zhu first came to the steel mill.
Sha Zhu followed the crowd and joined in the donation drive at the steel mill.
A day is short. After taking a nap in the afternoon, Sha Zhu woke up to find it was almost time to get off work.
Yawning and stretching, Sha Zhu walked out of the small warehouse, preparing to pack his things and leave work on time.
Most of the kitchen staff who weren't busy would sit and chat in the canteen hall, where the factory workers ate.
When Liu Lan saw Sha Zhu coming out of the small warehouse, she quickly greeted him, "Master He, you've already made arrangements for your apprentices for the weekend, why didn't you take me with you!"
He arranged for his disciple Zhang Long to visit Lou Bancheng's house over the weekend, but he hadn't considered Liu Lan.
But thinking about what Boss Ge had said yesterday, Sha Zhu got a little angry. Liu Lan really was a big mouth; she had no sense of propriety and would blurt out anything.
"Liu Lan, I'm asking you, what did you say to Boss Ge when he took you and Zhang Long out to prepare the banquet?"
Faced with Sha Zhu's questioning, Liu Lan was completely bewildered. "What did I say? How should I know?"
I'm usually very outspoken and I say everything, how would I know what you're asking about? "Master He, what are you asking about?"
"What's going on? Didn't I tell you two not to go around telling everyone I can cook?"
"How come after eating a little braised pork, I couldn't control myself and spilled all the twice-cooked pork?"
Sha Zhu looked at Liu Lan's innocent face and was furious. "What? You still won't admit it? Boss Ge swore to me yesterday that it was the two of you who told him. You dare to say you didn't say it!"
Liu Lan didn't have the confidence to argue with Sha Zhu, especially since she was hoping to earn some extra money and was counting on Sha Zhu and his apprentice.
"Master He, didn't you forbid the two of us from gossiping around the factory?"
I haven't told the kitchen and canteen staff about it, and none of the factory workers know about it, except for Director Chen of the workshop.
Look, none of our kitchen staff know how well you cook in your private kitchen.
If I say anything wrong, all the kitchen staff will know, and it'll reach Director Zhang of the cafeteria. If Director Zhang finds out, he'll be scrambling to find cooks for private kitchens!
"Besides, we worked for Boss Ge and assumed you were all head chefs, but he already knew that."
Master He, didn't you say not to talk about it at the factory? Neither of us said it at the factory. If you don't believe me, ask Zhang Long!
Seeing Liu Lan's somewhat aggrieved expression, Sha Zhu was speechless. He had only told them not to gossip inside the factory! Once they were outside, they could say whatever they wanted!
"Alright, from now on, keep your mouths shut. Whether it's inside or outside the factory, don't say anything out of turn, and pretend you don't know anything. Where's Zhang Long?"
"They're exercising their arm strength at the kitchen entrance!" Liu Lan thought to herself, still a little indignant. What's wrong with promoting it more?
If Boss Ge finds out, won't he be able to take on more jobs? And if he takes on more jobs, won't I have more money?
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to come up with a single penny for donations today!
They say even a hero can be brought down by a penny; money is a man's source of confidence, and it's just as important as money for us women. You can't do without money.
Liu Lan noticed that Sha Zhu was about to leave and quickly stopped him, saying, "Master He, I promise I won't say anything carelessly again. How about you arrange things for me this weekend?"
Liu Lan looked at Sha Zhu with expectant eyes.
This woman is willing to risk her life for money.
When it got cold, he would go out with Sha Zhu and his apprentice to prepare feasts for others. In order to complete the day's tasks smoothly and earn more money, he would work without caring about his own health.
Take washing vegetables, for example. Sha Zhu had already boiled the water, but this girl couldn't wait.
Ignoring the biting cold water and disregarding Sha Zhu's advice, they washed the vegetables directly with their hands in the cold water, not caring at all that their hands would get frostbite.
That wasn't just two or three cabbages; it was food for dozens of people.
Even the women who came from the countryside to help out knew to try to ask the employer for thick cloth gloves or old cotton gloves, or to wait until the water was warm before helping!
Whether it's just for show or they're genuinely working hard, they're quite adept at getting things done!
Lou Bancheng, that big mouth, shouldn't go with his apprentice. If he really comes back, he'll spread all sorts of lies.
The incident caused quite a stir in the factory, and it was impossible to control. You know what, Liu Lan really does have that ability!
Even the group of middle-aged women at the entrance of her alley, if put together, probably wouldn't be a match for Liu Lan.
"Meet at Boss Ge's little restaurant on the weekend morning," Sha Zhu said before walking outside.