Before heading home from get off work, Yi Zhonghai deliberately glanced at the Jia family's house, something that had never happened since the two families' relationship broke down.
However, what he didn't know was that Qin Huairu, who was hiding behind the window, had seen everything.
"Mom, why are you hiding here?"
Unaware of the situation, Banggeng walked over and, mimicking his mother's actions, looked around, but he found nothing.
"You scared me! Can't you walk a little louder?"
Qin Huairu patted her chest and glared fiercely at her son.
"It's your own fault for not knowing what you're looking at. What does it have to do with me?" Bang Geng was a little unconvinced and said he wouldn't take the blame.
"Oh right, Mom, we haven't paid the tuition yet! Our teacher, Ms. Ran, said that if we don't pay it soon, she'll come to our door to collect it."
Hearing that it was tuition again gave Qin Huairu a headache. It wasn't that she couldn't afford it, but that she didn't want to pay it. She figured she could just put it off for as long as possible.
"Mom, did you hear that? It would be so embarrassing if the teacher came to our door to ask for it back. You can't do what happened last time and drag it out until next year."
Banggeng seemed extremely impatient and urged him repeatedly.
"Okay, okay, payday is coming soon! I'll give it to you then."
Qin Huairu gritted her teeth and said helplessly, but in her heart she was already thinking about where to get the money back.
At the same time, Yi Zhonghai, who had just returned home, suddenly felt a chill, as if he were about to lose something.
"Husband, what's wrong?" Aunt Yi happened to see this scene and came over to ask with concern.
"It's nothing, Xiulian. You're probably just a little tired from work."
Yi Zhonghai didn't know why, so he just gave a perfunctory answer, and then he thought of his two children.
"Xiulian, are Xiaobao and Xiaofang back?"
"Don't worry, they're both doing their homework in their rooms. They're both very diligent and obedient!" Aunt Yi replied with a smile.
Whenever she talks about her two children, she has endless things to say, as if her eyes are only for her two children.
Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai was equally gratified; it seemed that only at this moment could he forget all his troubles…
The next morning, on his way to work, Yi Zhonghai, by sheer coincidence, encountered the same person again at the same time and place.
"Good morning, Uncle Yi. What a coincidence."
Qin Huairu took the initiative, greeting everyone with a radiant smile.
"Oh! It's Huai Ru! Good morning!" Yi Zhonghai greeted her politely in return.
"..."
This time, the two didn't keep their distance from each other, but chatted naturally all the way to the factory.
After the two entered the factory, Yi Zhonghai thought there would be free perks to enjoy today, but Qin Huairu did not play by the rules and did not exchange areas today.
In other words, the free benefits are gone.
This made Yi Zhonghai a little annoyed, but he couldn't be foolish enough to ask.
I can't very well tell people that I, Yi Zhonghai, am an old rascal who wants to watch the sun shake again.
Two more days passed. Every morning on his way to work, Yi Zhonghai would run into Qin Huairu, and the two would chat happily.
But once it was time for work, Qin Huairu never came here again, which made Yi Zhonghai miss her very much.
So when the two met again that day, Yi Zhonghai finally couldn't help but probe.
"Huai Ru, why haven't I seen you come to help these past few days?"
Hearing Yi Zhonghai finally bring up this topic, Qin Huairu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
What am I working myself to the bone every day for? It's all to lure this old bastard into my trap.
She gathered her emotions for a moment, then pretended to be very aggrieved and said...
“Uncle Yi, Sister Hua doesn’t want me to go. You know she’s my mentor in name only, so I can’t disobey her.”
"Why?" Yi Zhonghai asked, puzzled.
"I don't know why. Anyway, from my first day at work, Sister Hua didn't like me and refused to teach me any skills. What should I do?"
Qin Huairu truly lives up to her reputation as a movie queen; she can spout these lies so easily.
However, after hearing so much from her, Yi Zhonghai wasn't stupid.
Although Sister Hua is a bit gossipy, she would never target someone without a reason.
Therefore, Yi Zhonghai concluded that Qin Huairu must be lying, but why was that?
Qin Huairu saw Yi Zhonghai stop and look at her with some doubt.
She knew it was time to resort to some tactics, so she stepped forward without hesitation, grabbed Yi Zhonghai's arm, and began to shake the sun.
"Uncle Yi, why don't you take me as your apprentice? Would that be alright?"
Faced with Qin Huairu's audacious actions, Yi Zhonghai was nearly scared to death.
Keep in mind, this is happening on the street. He's guilty of hooliganism, you know? He's not ready to die yet!
"Huai Ru, what are you doing? Let go of me right now, it won't look good if someone sees us."
However, Qin Huairu acted as if she hadn't heard his pleading and continued to do as she pleased, showing no sign of giving up until she got what she wanted.
"Okay, okay, I promise you. Just let go of me now, and I'll get it done for you this morning."
Having been terrified, Yi Zhonghai had no choice but to compromise and agree to the matter.
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Qin Huairu quickly let go of her hands, knowing that what she had just done was indeed somewhat risky.
She wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure if it weren't for work considerations.
"Sorry, sir! I forgot we were on the street."
Qin Huairu was quite clever; she not only changed the way she addressed someone, but it also seemed to be hinting at something.
"Sigh!" Yi Zhonghai sighed. "Never mind, but we need to be careful next time. If someone reports us, we won't be able to explain ourselves."
Qin Huairu nodded, indicating that she understood, but whether there would be a next time was hard to say.
In fact, both of them had their own ulterior motives. Qin Huairu's goal was simple: she wanted to find an easier job.
I'll let you take advantage of me a little, but I won't sleep with you, that's all.
Yi Zhonghai's motives were not so pure. Knowing he was being schemed against, he still agreed to the matter, which shows that he had much bigger ambitions...
Inside the fitter's office at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, Director Zhao was utterly astonished.
"What? Master Yi, did I hear that right? You said you want to take Qin Huairu as your apprentice, what exactly are you after?"
"Director Zhao, what are you saying? I'm so old, what could I possibly want? Qin Huairu lives in the same courtyard as me, and she comes to my door every day begging to take me on as her apprentice. I can't refuse, so..."
Yi Zhonghai's explanation seems reasonable, but it reveals many unreasonable aspects.
Director Zhao no longer wanted to delve into the matter. As a level 8 worker in the workshop, he had to give Yi Zhonghai this much face.
"Alright! Master Yi, since you're willing to take on an apprentice, then go ahead and do it! I'll talk to Master Hua about it later, and I'm sure she won't have any objections."
"Thank you, Director Zhao. Here, have another cigarette."
While they were talking, Yi Zhonghai offered Director Zhao another cigarette before returning to the workshop to await news.
Before long, Sister Hua received a notification from Director Zhao, saying that a mentor had been found for Qin Huairu.
Hua Jie had no objection to this; she hadn't wanted to bring Qin Huairu in the first place, so this was exactly what she wanted.
Ultimately, the news that Qin Huairu had become Yi Zhonghai's apprentice shocked the entire fitter workshop.
Although everyone was puzzled, no one doubted it, because the two were from different generations!
After becoming an apprentice, Qin Huairu realized how right her choice had been.
Because Yi Zhonghai wouldn't let her move things, he would only let her do odd jobs.
As for what happens after the newbie protection period ends? That's a headache for Yi Zhonghai, what does it have to do with Qin Huairu?
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