No wonder he was able to wield so much power later on and oust Director Yang. Compared to Director Yang's empty promises, Li Huaide was much more practical. Even if Ma Hua has connections, he'd still be excited; these days, getting anything substantial is incredibly difficult.
Ma Hua sat leisurely in a chair, sipping tea. This chef was great; once he finished cooking, there was nothing else to do. Just then, he heard someone calling him from the window. Ma Hua went over, somewhat surprised, only to find it was Qin Huairu.
Seeing that Ma Hua had arrived, Qin Huairu glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention before saying, "Ma Hua, I know where Sha Zhu went. I want five steamed buns and two dishes," and then held out her lunchbox to Ma Hua.
Ma Hua frowned and subconsciously took a few steps back: "Master Qin, men and women shouldn't touch each other. We should keep our distance. And if you want to eat, go get it from the window. Are you crazy?!" Does Qin Huairu really think everyone is like Sha Zhu, greedy for you? Look at yourself now!
Ma Hua had previously harbored some illusions about Qin Huairu, after all, the young "Thirteenth Aunt" was quite beautiful, but later Ma Hua realized he was wrong.
That's Aunt Thirteen, that's Qin Huairu. Aunt Thirteen is a rich heiress, while Qin Huairu is a widow. A widow who spends all her time managing the household chores, running around doing everything, not to mention doing men's work in the factory, and she's also had three children.
Her figure is long out of shape, her facial skin is rough and unsightly, and she still calls herself voluptuous? Voluptuous my ass!
If Ma Hua hadn't known Qin Huairu was only 32, he would have thought she was 38. But Qin Huairu's captivating eyes are indeed quite alluring; no wonder she could bewitch Sha Zhu so much.
Ma Hua snorted coldly and turned to leave. Seeing that Ma Hua was ignoring her and had such a bad attitude, Qin Huairu immediately shouted angrily, "Ma Hua, you think you're so great? Let me tell you, don't think nobody knows about your affairs!"
Qin Huairu's voice echoed in the cafeteria, drawing the attention of everyone queuing for food. Seeing this, Qin Huairu turned to Ma Hua triumphantly and said, "If you listen to me today, I won't say a word!"
Seeing Ma Hua turn and leave, Qin Huairu could no longer suppress her anger. It was because Ma Hua had sent Sha Zhu to jail that she hadn't received Sha Zhu's lunchbox.
My mother-in-law has been complaining about me for two days now because of this. It's all MCA's fault, and now she's treating me like this. Fine, fine.
Thinking of this, Qin Huairu could no longer suppress her inner impulse and shouted directly at Ma Hua: "Ma Hua, are you even human? Zhu Zi is your master! How could you be so heartless as to send him in? Zhu Zi has been your master for four years!"
Hearing Qin Huairu's words, the coworkers queuing for food immediately started gossiping among themselves, and gradually Ma Hua's identity was revealed to them on the spot.
What about the four-year mentor-student relationship between Silly Chu and MCA? What about Silly Chu making MCA take the blame? What about Silly Chu breaking ties with MCA?
Ma Hua feigned confusion, glanced at the onlookers, and then looked at Qin Huairu calmly, saying, "Qin Huairu, please understand that Sha Zhu and I are no longer master and disciple."
"And where Sha Zhu went is none of my business. What's wrong, Chef Qin? Sha Zhu isn't stealing lunchboxes from the cafeteria for you, are you worried?"
"Wow!" Ma Hua's words immediately ignited everyone's gossip, and then the relationship between Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu was gradually revealed by everyone: the widow washing bitter tea leaves for Sha Zhu, Sha Zhu bringing meals to the widow's family, the two families being as close as family, and so on.
Actually, there were rumors circulating at the steel rolling mill before that Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu were having an affair, but everyone thought it was just gossip. Unexpectedly, it was confirmed by Ma Hua today. Wow, who knew Qin Huairu was so capable!
"You're talking nonsense, Ma Hua, what rubbish are you spouting?" Qin Huairu blushed instantly at Ma Hua's words. She had originally wanted to accuse Ma Hua of being morally corrupt in front of everyone, but Ma Hua's words broke her defenses.
Yi Zhonghai, standing in the crowd, couldn't hold back any longer. Qin Huairu was incompetent! He'd originally planned for her to lead the charge, while he would make the final decision, but Ma Hua had ruined everything.
The tide gradually turned from accusing Ma Hua of moral depravity and betrayal of his master to discussing the few things that Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu had to talk about. This wouldn't do. Yi Zhonghai coughed a few times and walked up to Ma Hua: "Ma Hua, I'm asking you, do you really not know where He Yuzhu went?"
"I don't know, what's wrong?" Ma Hua raised an eyebrow. Sure enough, this scheming Yi Zhonghai was involved. It seemed Qin Huairu was just trying to squeeze some benefits out of him, but unfortunately, he wouldn't agree.
Yi Zhonghai snorted coldly, then looked at the surrounding crowd and shouted, "Everyone, I am Yi Zhonghai, a level eight worker from Workshop One. I was originally reluctant to speak, but I wanted to give Comrade Ma Hua a chance..."
Unfortunately, it seems the MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) isn't appreciative. Well then, MCA comrades, don't blame me, Yi Zhonghai, for being impolite. I'm doing this for your own good.”
"Gentlemen, Ho Yu Chu has been MCA's mentor for the past four years. Just because Ho Yu Chu blocked MCA's path, they slandered him and sent him to jail. MCA, how cruel you are!" Yi Zhonghai said with a sigh, seemingly lamenting how wicked MCA could be.
After hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, the way people around Ma Hua looked at him gradually changed. Ma Hua seemed like such an honest person; could he really do something like this?
Just then, the loudspeaker in the steel rolling mill's broadcasting room blared, "Ahem, comrades, this is Yu Haitang from our broadcasting station. I'm here to announce some news: Comrade Ma Hua from our Sixth Canteen achieved excellent results in yesterday's culinary skills test."
Furthermore, Chef Ma Hua is diligent and responsible in his work. After comprehensive consideration by the leadership office, Chef Ma Hua has been specially appointed as the head chef of the Sixth Canteen, enjoying the treatment of an eighth-level chef. We hope all comrades will learn from Comrade Ma Hua!
The crowd, who had been quietly criticizing and insulting MCA, immediately congratulated them upon hearing the announcement: "Congratulations, Master Ma!" "I knew it! Master Ma is a capable man!" "Yes, yes!"
Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai knew he probably wouldn't get away with it. He snorted twice and was about to leave when Ma Hua immediately said to him, "Master Yi, we haven't finished talking things over yet. Why are you leaving like this? That's not appropriate."
You come up here and start accusing me of sending Sha Zhu to jail and even calling me a traitor! Where did I send Sha Zhu? Go tell everyone! So you've ruined my reputation!
You just pack your bags and leave? How am I supposed to face anyone? What am I supposed to do? Yi Zhonghai, you should explain this to everyone. Ma Hua's tone became increasingly harsh as he spoke.
The crowd, who were initially unsure how to curry favor with MCA, immediately turned to Yi Zhonghai upon hearing his words and said, "Yes, Master Yi, please tell us about it, so we can know as well."
"Comrades might not know this, but He Yuzhu and I are in the same hospital. I noticed that He Yuzhu hadn't returned to the hospital for two days, so I went to the police station to report it. Then the police told me that He Yuzhu was inside."
He Yuzhu told me that you hit him and falsely accused him of robbery, which is why he was arrested. Yi Zhonghai also knew that this matter could not be resolved peacefully. He stared at everyone's gaze and looked at Ma Hua with a stern face.
"MCA, aren't you betraying your teachers and ancestors? Don't you deserve to be scolded?!"
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