Chapter 509 Sha Zhu's Decision

The two were arguing when the comrade behind them became unhappy: "If you want it, take it. If you don't want it, just leave quickly and don't delay the people behind you."

"That's right, if you have any opinions, go find the factory leaders, don't talk about it here."

Find the factory leaders? That's impossible. Let alone a pound of meat, even a pound of bones is something that other factories and other workshops don't have. No matter what kind of meat it is, it's meat. The important thing is to get it home and put it in your pocket as soon as possible.

Seeing the comrades who wanted the fat meat running away with their bags, the comrades behind them all laughed. They still wanted to pick and choose, but why didn’t they go to heaven?

When it comes to Gao Zhendong and Lao Yan's handling of this matter, they have captured the hearts of the factory workers. If anyone dares to say a bad word about the leaders of the Third Branch Factory in front of them, the employees of the Third Branch Factory will be in shock.

Qin Huairu and Sha Zhu are also in the team. Both of them have cooperated with the work of the third factory. Sha Zhu is now considering how to ensure that the food does not spoil as much as possible, but is not too salty.

Yi Zhonghai came over to greet the comrades in the logistics department of the Third Factory first, and Qin Huairu took his share on his behalf. With apprentices waiting in line, the master would not have to work so hard. But if he hadn't come to greet him, Qin Huairu would not be able to take the things away just by talking. These things are quite precious these days, and in principle, they are not allowed to be taken by the person himself.

When Qin Huairu saw Sha Zhu, she invited him to chat, but Sha Zhu seemed a little timid and kept dodging, which made Qin Huairu very puzzled. I don’t want your share, so what are you doing?
When they got off work in the afternoon, the factory workers saw people from the third factory coming in groups, all carrying bags, and they were extremely envious.

"Oh, look at the Third Factory. They really give out benefits during the New Year. This is a big bag."

"There are some in the factory, too."

"There's no comparison between the factory and the third branch factory. And I heard from the sisters in the logistics department that part of the money distributed by the factory was supported by the third branch factory."

"There's such a thing? Isn't it the other way around?"

"I heard there's meat and grain, and the portions are quite large."

"So good? I'm so envious."

"I heard that General Manager Gao of the Third Factory has a lot of face, so he went around looking for them. The Third Factory was just established this year, so the outside companies are more respectful. There won't be so many next year."

"Is that so? That's fine then."

"When the third factory was established last year, they wanted to transfer me there, but I thought it was safer to stay at the main factory, so I didn't go."

"Hey, it's a pity for you. If you ask me to go, I will definitely go. There are many things in the Third Branch Factory that cannot be asked about. Just based on this, not everyone can go."

"Lao Luo, why don't you speak?"

"I went to the Third Branch Factory to help out last year, and the Third Branch Factory also notified me to go and collect it. I was too busy with work and didn't have time to go. I will go now."

"Hey, I shouldn't have asked you. Sanfenchang is really righteous."

"..."

The comrades around were all talking about the Third Factory, and the comrades in the Third Factory were even more proud with their heads held high.

Sha Zhu was also walking among the crowd carrying things on his back. As soon as he entered the courtyard with his things in his hands, he looked towards Gao Zhendong's house. Gao Zhendong, who was riding a bicycle, had arrived a little earlier than him and had already parked his bicycle at the door.

Sha Zhu walked to Gao Zhendong's door and knocked. When the door opened, he said to Gao Zhendong, "I'm going to borrow your wife's money today. Come to my house for dinner."

Gao Zhendong was puzzled. What was wrong with this brother?

"Xiao'e has exams these few days and won't be back. You don't need to ask her to borrow me. I can just go to your house for a meal. I'll bring wine, so you don't have to prepare anything." Beijing Second Medical University is a three-year program, with a tight and frequent schedule, and exams are also held later.

Gao Zhendong was worrying about the trouble of cooking and was planning to buy bread directly from the system. Sha Zhu's suggestion was just what he wanted.

Sha Zhu nodded: "Okay."

He turned around and went home, with that look on his face, always feeling a little absent-minded.

Looking at his miserable appearance, Gao Zhendong felt strange. Hmm, it seemed that he had met some difficulties. He would listen to what he had to say later. If he could help, he would really help.

When it was dinner time, Gao Zhendong went over with a bottle of wine. He Yushui was sent to Qin Huairu by her brother again. It seemed that the child could not listen to what Sha Zhu said today.

Gao Zhendong sat down and scooped a spoonful of soup into the bowl. When there was a good soup dish, he was used to drinking some soup first.

As soon as the soup entered his mouth, Gao Zhendong turned his head and spat it out.

Sha Zhu looked at him: "What's wrong?"

Gao Zhendong turned his head and looked at him: "It's too salty, this is not like your level." Sha Zhu said "Ouch!": "It's bad, the sugar for flavoring is put in salt instead."

Gao Zhendong shook his head: "No, I'm not good at cooking, but I know that even if all the sugar used to enhance the flavor was turned into salt, it wouldn't have caused this. You just put too much salt. The master chef can come up with this new problem, it seems that you have a lot on your mind."

Sha Zhu brought a thermos and added water to the soup bowl: "It's hard to explain in a few words, I'll explain in detail later." Adding some water made the soup less salty and more drinkable.

Gao Zhendong lit a cigarette and didn't urge him.

After a while, Sha Zhu brought up the last cold dish and sat down himself. The cold-mixed black fungus was probably soaked in boiling water, otherwise it wouldn't have cooked so quickly.

The two of them drank a few drinks, and Gao Zhendong said with a smile: "What's the problem? Tell me, I'll give you some advice. I won't let you cook this meal in vain."

"Nonsense, you ate for nothing last time." Sha Zhu rolled his eyes and continued, "It's hard to say this out loud."

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "Just tell me, you called me here and made such a scene, isn't it because you want me to help you figure it out? You'll get stabbed if you stick your head out, and you'll get stabbed if you hide your head, so don't hold it in."

Sha Zhu held it in for a long time, then hesitantly said, "Zhendong, if you say I'm after someone else's wife, will you look down on me?"

So that's what happened. Gao Zhendong looked up and said, "You can't do this. If it happened in the old society, you would be thrown into a pig cage. Even in the new society, the government won't let you go."

Although he roughly guessed what Sha Zhu was going to say, Gao Zhendong pretended not to know and made a joke.

Sha Zhu became anxious: "No, no, this man is dead, and his wife is a widow. Do you understand what I mean?" When he said this, Sha Zhu's kidney-like face turned red, and the red color could be seen even under the slightly dim incandescent light.

Gao Zhendong refused to be a riddler, so he had to say it clearly in person: "Are you referring to the opposite side?"

Sha Zhu nodded embarrassedly, picked up the cup and drank it himself.

"Yes, it's Sister Qin. This shouldn't happen, but I can't control my mind. I always feel that this woman is good in every way."

"She's a widow, and she has three children, and they're all doing well?" Gao Zhendong wasn't exposing an old scar. This was what you, Shazhu, said yourself. It's a drastic measure for a serious illness.

"Zhendong, you are wrong. This is a new society. How can you look at people with the old society's perspective? What's wrong with being a widow? What's wrong with having children? What's most important now is a person's character, whether he is positive and motivated, and whether he is hardworking and willing to work hard to build society."

Sha Zhu got angry and taught Gao Zhendong a lesson. Qin Huairu in this world has a much better reputation than in the TV series.

In addition to her willingness to raise children and take care of her mother-in-law through hardships in the original TV series, Qin Huairu's diligence, dedication to technical research, and love of learning are what people around her often mention when they talk about her.

Well, you can do this now, right? Gao Zhendong said with a smile: "What I think is not important, what you think is important, right?"

After hearing what he said, Sha Zhu sat there in a daze for a long while holding the cup before he spoke.

"Zhendong, to be honest, Sister Qin is older than me, I know. She's a widow, I know. She has children, I know. But she's still a virgin, it's not like I haven't been on blind dates before. There are some who have jobs and decent looks, but after comparing them, I feel like they're all way inferior to her. I just don't like her. What should I do?"

Gao Zhendong smiled and said, "Since you are like this and have thought it through clearly, why are you hesitating?"

Sha Zhu drank another cup: "I don't know either. I think Sister Qin is good. I know it very clearly in my heart, but why do I always feel something is wrong? I can't figure it out."

After saying that, he seemed to remember something and said, "Hey, that's not right. I asked you to come here to give me some advice. Don't just ask questions without saying anything. Otherwise, I'll be asking you for nothing."

Gao Zhendong looked at Sha Zhu and said word by word: "You feel a little uncomfortable, is it because of Lao Jia?"

Gao Zhendong's words were like a bolt of lightning, striking Sha Zhu's heart.

He sat there for a long time holding the chopsticks, then smiled bitterly: "Zhendong, your words really hit the nail on the head. If you hadn't said it, I really wouldn't have known that it was because of Dongxu, but now that you put it this way, it really is the case."

Gao Zhendong took a bite of the food and said with a serious expression: "Then you have to think carefully in your heart, are you feeling uncomfortable because you are not convinced by Lao Jia, or because you feel sorry for Lao Jia? There is a big difference here."

Sha Zhu didn't understand what Gao Zhendong said: "Is there any difference between the two? I...I just feel that this seems a bit unfair to Lao Jia."

Gao Zhendong did not answer directly: "What is the difference? Think about it yourself. Anyway, my suggestion is that if you are dissatisfied, then I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible. It will be good for both of you."

"I hate you intellectuals the most, you only speak half the truth. I am very sure in my heart, but I feel that if this thing really happens, it will be very unfair to Lao Jia. Sister Qin is his wife." Sha Zhu complained about Gao Zhendong, and at the same time reiterated his thoughts again.

Gao Zhendong didn't say it was good or bad, but just gave an example: "It's not uncommon for our comrades to take care of the widows and orphans of fallen comrades and eventually get together. In this case, the order cannot be reversed. If the order is correct, it's your own business. Well, Lao Jia has been gone for more than a year."

(End of this chapter)