Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Chapter 1116 The factory director went to inspect

The next day, morning.

It was unusual for Jia Zhangshi to get up early like this. After getting ready, she hurriedly went to pull the manure cart.

After being detained by the security department for several days, the public toilets were left unattended, causing great dissatisfaction among nearby residents.

Jia Zhangshi was worried that someone would complain to the neighborhood committee, so she started working without even eating.

But who would have thought that Jia Zhangshi's diligence this time almost aroused public anger.

"Jia Zhangshi, are you out of your mind? Who comes to defecate so early in the morning? Are we not allowed to use the toilet?"

"Get out, get out of here! Come back when it's noon and nobody's around."

Mornings are peak times for using the restroom, and sometimes you even have to queue.

Jia Zhangshi deserved to be scolded for choosing this time to work.

But Jia Zhangshi couldn't wait. After finishing her dung cart, she had to go to the steel mill to find Director Yang and tell him about Chen Jun losing his things.

Then, they would sneak into Chen Jun's house, steal the calligraphy, and sell it on the black market that night.

Although selling this item on the black market would result in a lower price, it was a risk-free business for Jia Zhangshi. He could get it for whatever price he wanted, as long as he could move the item out of the market.

If the crime is committed on the black market, even if Chen Jun has extraordinary abilities, he will have no choice but to accept defeat.

So, amidst the grumbling and cursing of the crowd, Jia Zhangshi began to work, the stench from above driving away all the women in the public toilet.

After finishing her work, it was just past nine o'clock. Jia Zhangshi went straight to the steel rolling mill without even changing her clothes.

"I have urgent business with your factory manager, register me quickly!"

Jia Zhangshi said arrogantly, "What are you looking at? Can you take responsibility for delaying your factory director's important business?"

Before coming, Jia Zhangshi had already figured it out. If she spoke politely, the gatekeeper would definitely not let her in. So she came up with a plan. She said that she had something very important to discuss with Director Yang. Even if the gatekeeper wouldn't let her in, he would have to report to Director Yang.

"Aren't you Jia Zhangshi from number ninety-five?" The clerk recognized Jia Zhangshi and looked at her closely before realizing he hadn't mistaken her for someone else.

"Hey kid, you've got some sense! Let me in, I have something important to discuss with your factory manager!"

Jia Zhangshi waved her hand, urging the clerk to register her quickly.

But the security personnel aren't so easily intimidated. Besides, Section Chief Lü had a huge outburst this morning, berating everyone, so no one dared to make a mistake at this time.

So the clerk closed the registration form and said evasively, "You've come at a really bad time. Our factory manager just left by car, saying he's going on an inspection trip to another city and won't be back for two or three days."

Inspection?

What is an inspection?

Where would a vagrant like Jia Zhangshi have ever heard of such a term?

"What about the other leaders?" Jia Zhangshi asked, unwilling to give up.

Besides the factory director, there should also be other high-ranking officials like deputy directors in the factory; telling them the same thing will work.

"They went with the factory director. Well, Director Chen didn't go. Do you want me to call him for you?" The clerk was cunning; knowing that Jia Zhangshi and Chen Jun didn't get along, he brought up Chen Jun.

What the hell?

Call out Chen Jun!

That's just asking for trouble!

Madam Jia waved her hand dismissively: "Forget it, let's wait a few more days."

After saying that, Jia Zhangshi shook her head and prepared to go home, but unexpectedly, she had only taken a few steps when she saw a familiar figure.

"Hey, what are you doing here? Are you looking for Liu Haizhong?"

"Um...yes, I need to talk to Lao Liu about something. What a coincidence to run into you here." Aunt Er smiled awkwardly. She hadn't expected Jia Zhangshi to return so quickly, and she was discovered before she could even find a place to hide.

But judging from Jia Zhangshi's head-shaking and swaying manner, she didn't seem to suspect anything.

After a brief chat, Aunt Er walked towards the gate of the steel rolling mill.

Madam Jia didn't take the matter to heart. After returning to the courtyard, she glanced at the situation in the backyard.

very good!

Aunt Erda, who usually loved washing clothes in the yard, went to the steel mill to find Liu Haizhong. There was hardly anyone in the backyard at that time, making it a good opportunity to take the calligraphy.

“That damned Chen Jun, he lost his things but still has the mind to eat meat, and he didn’t even send some to our family.”

As Jia Zhangshi slipped through the door and picked the lock, she was still cursing under her breath.

Not only last night, but this morning she also smelled meat in the yard, and knew without a doubt that it was coming from Chen Jun's house.

The aroma was so enticing that Jia Zhangshi jumped for joy.

No!

I can't wait until tonight. I'll pick up that calligraphy later, find a place to sell it, and then buy some big meat buns to eat.

Thinking of the fragrant meat buns, Jia Zhangshi couldn't help but speed up her work.

Soon, with a soft click, the lock was pried open.

Madam Jia slipped inside and quickly closed the door, afraid that her actions would be seen by the people in the courtyard.

Fortunately, this time it went very smoothly and no one saw her, which relieved Jia Zhangshi's anxiety.

"It smells like stewed meat. Where did Chen Jun get so much meat?" Jia Zhangshi smelled the aroma in the air and unconsciously walked to the cupboard.

Upon opening it, Jia Zhangshi was immediately stunned.

Good guy!

On the left is a basket of white steamed buns, on the right is a basket of large steamed buns, and in the middle is a small bowl of stir-fried green peppers and pork!

Moving her gaze to the next section, Jia Zhangshi looked at the fruit: apples, pears, and a large watermelon.

"He even said he didn't embezzle anything from the factory!"

Jia Zhangshi angrily picked up a meat bun and took a big bite without thinking.

"Hmph, today I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of the steel mill!"

After saying that, Jia Zhangshi finished a large meat bun in a few bites, and then took another one and started eating it.

And so, Jia Zhangshi stood by the cupboard and ate four large meat buns, letting out a satisfied burp. Then, she casually picked up a pear, wiped it on her clothes, and started eating it.

"How sweet! Chen Jun is living such a comfortable life!"

Jia Zhangshi muttered something, then headed straight for the bathroom.

Yesterday she hid the calligraphy in the bathroom, in a very inconspicuous place. Even if the security guards searched the room, they would have a hard time finding it.

But to everyone's surprise, when Madam Jia reached out, she found nothing.

Um? ?

That's not right, I definitely hid here yesterday.

Unconvinced, Jia Zhang pressed her face against the wall and strained to see through the crack, but the bathroom was dimly lit, and she couldn't make out what was happening inside.

This greatly worried Jia Zhangshi.

If it gets hidden inside and can't be retrieved, then we're doomed.

In her desperation, Madam Jia didn't care about anything else and rolled up her sleeves to reach inside with all her might.

Believe it or not, Jia Zhangshi actually touched something that looked like a picture frame.

“Hey, found it!”

Jia Zhangshi was overjoyed and pushed her hand in even harder, not caring that the rough wall was rubbing against it and making her feel sore.