It was early morning.
As is customary, today is the day for steamed vegetable buns in the cafeteria.
Because the workload was a bit heavier than usual, Chen Jun also came to help in the kitchen.
Just as they were busy for a short while, Director Yang's secretary walked in with a smile.
Chen Jun glanced at it, his attention falling on the ribs his secretary was carrying.
"Does Director Yang have private entertainment?" Chen Jun asked.
For normal hospitality, the ingredients are all provided by the steel mill, and the cost is naturally borne by the steel mill.
However, some entertainment that is not related to business should be paid for by individuals. Of course, many people will go through the normal entertainment procedures in order to take advantage of public funds.
But Director Yang is not in this category.
When friends visit the steel mill, Director Yang will personally pay for some ingredients from the logistics department and hand them over to the kitchen staff to cook.
"Not really. When Old Liu came, the factory director wanted to stew some pork ribs to give him a nice meal," said Yang's secretary with a smile.
"Okay, leave it there."
Chen Jun pointed to a spot.
It's no wonder that Director Yang is so well-connected in the ministry; he takes even the smallest things seriously.
Just like today, when Old Liu came to the steel rolling mill, he was actually there for the steamed buns. He comes about twice a month.
What Chen Jun didn't expect was that after lunch, Old Liu called him over, saying that he had some important business to attend to.
Chen Jun thought they needed to cook somewhere, but after getting into Old Liu's car, he realized they were going fishing.
this......
Chen Jun was at a loss for words.
Old Liu is a fishing enthusiast who's bad at it but really addicted. I've tried fishing with him a few times, but I always lose.
But after catching a big fish last time, Old Liu's confidence returned.
But if it's just fishing, there's no need for Old Liu to bring himself along, especially since it's during working hours.
"Chen Jun, Director Yang should have mentioned the company's dormitory building to you, right?"
In the car, Mr. Liu leaned back comfortably in his seat and casually asked a question.
Um?
Upon hearing this, Chen Jun's eyes lit up, and he looked at Old Liu with some anticipation.
"Mr. Liu, has my application been approved?"
Seeing his strong reaction, Old Liu couldn't help but smile: "That's right, I brought you out to get you to sign something."
It really passed!
Chen Jun was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Sign? After signing, can I choose a house?"
Old Liu shook his head: "The house isn't finished yet. You need to sign it in person. As for choosing a house, you're dreaming. Just wait for the organization to assign you a room."
"Hey, that works too!"
Chen Jun grinned. Although the tenement building was still under construction, once he signed the document, it was a done deal.
I don't know how big a room I'll be assigned. If it's big enough, I'll partition it off and use it as a room for my future little ones.
And so, under Mr. Liu's guidance, Chen Jun signed his name smoothly all the way.
Just when Chen Jun thought he was going to be taken back to the steel rolling mill, Old Liu arranged for the driver to go to Houhai instead.
Good heavens!
It's true that they went to sign the agreement for the tenement building, and it's also true that they went fishing.
have to!
Since you're fishing anyway, you might as well cast a couple of lines.
In the evening, Chen Jun returned to the courtyard house in Old Liu's car.
"Chen Jun, why are you so late today? Damn, didn't you go to work today?"
As soon as Uncle Yan Bugui opened his mouth to say hello, he was attracted by the fish that Chen Jun had brought.
Too many!
That's way too much!
The number of fish caught this time was twice as many as before!
Having not gone fishing with Chen Jun for a long time, Yan Bugui was incredibly envious when he saw so many fish.
You said they both grew up in the same courtyard house, so how come Yan Jiecheng and Chen Jun are so different?
Putting aside his position at the steel mill, Chen Jun's skill in preparing bait alone puts him far ahead of his peers, and of course, far ahead of Yan Bugui and the others.
Even if Chen Jun quit his job at the steel rolling mill, he could still make a fortune by fishing.
There's nothing we can do; their bait is just too good, and the fish are biting the hook like crazy.
"Sigh, I was originally at the factory, but the boss called me out fishing, and I ended up catching so many without even realizing it," Chen Jun said.
If someone else had said this, Yan Bugui would have thought he was showing off!
But coming from Chen Jun, it was perfectly normal.
"Why didn't you sell any?" Yan Bugui asked, looking at all the fish.
I remember going fishing with Chen Jun before. Some anglers who couldn't catch any fish would always buy a big fish from Chen Jun and pretend they caught it themselves, so they could show off and shut their wives up.
In this era of scarcity, fish is still meat and a source of nutrition.
"Selling while with the boss would have a bad influence."
That makes sense.
Yan Bugui nodded, approving of Chen Jun's approach, and then asked, "You can't handle all these old fish by yourself, do you need my help?"
help?
Chen Jun grinned. Yan Bugui was indeed a cultured man; he could make taking advantage of others sound so refined and elegant.
However, there are indeed too many fish; it would be fine to ask Yan Bugui to clean them up.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Third Uncle."
"Oh, no trouble at all!" Yan Bugui beamed with joy upon hearing this.
Although it was somewhat dishonorable to openly take advantage of someone, Yan Bugui didn't care because he knew Chen Jun didn't lack that kind of benefit. He would help clean the fish so Chen Jun could rest, making it a win-win situation.
"Cut it into pieces and help your brother Jun carry the fish to the backyard."
"Honey, bring all the tools, let's go to the backyard to kill the fish."
"Yu Li, don't just sit there, come and lend a hand."
With just a few words, Yan Bugui clearly explained the situation.
The three aunts and Yan Jiecheng had no objections and readily went to prepare after hearing the arrangements.
Only Yu Li stood there awkwardly.
Won't Chen Jun look down on me for taking advantage of him like this?
But after a few moments of hesitation, Yan Jiecheng pulled him to the backyard.
The residents who witnessed this scene were all stunned for a moment.
What a commotion! Why is Uncle San being so kind today, sending four people to help Chen Jun carry the fish?
Something's not right!
Given Yan Bugui's personality, he wouldn't put in any effort unless it was for something good.
Could it be that Chen Jun couldn't finish all the fish he caught, so he wanted to share some with Yan Bugui?
Tsk, if it's given to Yan Bugui, will it also be given to them?
So, some residents who were hoping to get something for nothing followed Yan Bugui to the backyard.
What they didn't expect was that after carrying the fish to the backyard, Yan Bugui approached Chen Jun and asked how he wanted to kill it.
"Should we kill them all, or spare some?"
Wow!
Seeing Yan Bugui's somewhat obsequious demeanor, the residents who had come to the backyard with him finally understood what was going on.
So, Yan Bugui was eager to help Chen Jun.
He also brought three helpers to assist him.
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