Liu Lan, being the slippery one, was the first to realize something was amiss. She had already been having an affair with Li Xuewu and knew that Xu Damao of the Armed Forces Department was in a rather dire situation; he couldn't possibly have the leisure to conduct exercises at this time.
So, he quietly approached the fat man and asked him why. This question nearly made the guy in front of him explode with anger; Foolish Zhu was trying to make everyone work like laborers.
"Hey, you silly Zhu, I need to ask you for leave. My child's grandmother is having a birthday party, and I have to go." Although Liu Lan was angry, she didn't want to expose him on the spot, so she made up an excuse for herself.
"Why did you go to his grandmother's birthday party? Aren't you divorced?" Sha Zhu asked, puzzled.
"Even if we're divorced, she's still his grandmother. Just tell me whether you approve or not?" Liu Lan persisted. She casually gave a reason, but she didn't expect Sha Zhu to delve into it so deeply.
"Alright, go ahead." Sha Zhu didn't want to confront Liu Lan head-on, and besides, it wouldn't be a big problem for one person.
The others gradually realized something was wrong, and when they heard that Liu Lan had successfully obtained leave, their minds started to stir.
“Shazhu, this week marks the third anniversary of my master’s passing. You know, in our culinary industry, respecting one’s teacher is paramount, so I have to go over this weekend.” Old Master Song said with heartfelt sincerity.
"Yes, Chef Song is right. We cooks are the most meticulous profession in the world. I approve your leave. Here's what I'll do: I have a bottle of wine here. Take it with you when you go. Consider it a token of my filial piety." Sha Zhu felt obligated to support the chef's dignity.
Sha Zhu didn't hear Old Wang, who was next to Old Song, muttering, "Didn't your master just celebrate his 70th birthday a few days ago? How come it's already been 3 years since he passed away?"
Fortunately, no one else asked for leave after that, which made Sha Zhu very relieved.
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