Chen Jianye pushed his bicycle to the parking area, then walked to the Workshop for work.
When he arrived at the team, Wang Lif was holding a meeting for the Pliers worker team.
"Sorry, Squad Leader, I'm late."
"The Security Section arrested someone from our Courtyard yesterday, and his family came to me, asking for my help to speak with the Security Section Leader."
Chen Jianye explained.
"Tsk."
Jia Zhangshi stood at the back of the line, letting out a dismissive scoff.
What Chen Jianye said was all boastful nonsense to her.
Speak with the Security Section Leader, just Chen Jianye?
Jia Zhangshi didn't believe it.
Moreover, she knew who the so-called Courtyard person was.
Wasn't it Yan Fugui?
That old geezer got arrested by the Security Section, he totally deserved it.
Yi Zhonghai was also surprised, not expecting the Yan Family to actually seek help from Chen Jianye.
Chen Jianye, just a young lad, could he really speak with the Security Section Leader?
The Yan Family must have lost their minds, or perhaps they were desperate.
"It's fine, you're not late."
"What about that person from your Courtyard, was he rescued?"
Wang Lif asked with concern.
"He's out, it wasn't a big deal. Section Chief Hong Shengcai gave him a chance, and that was the end of it."
Chen Jianye said.
Jia Zhangshi's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
The Security Section just let Yan Fugui go like that?
That old beast got off too easily.
Yi Zhonghai's expression changed even more.
Even something he didn't dare to help with, Chen Jianye actually managed to resolve.
Is that true?
Is Chen Jianye that influential when he speaks?
"That's good then, no trouble is the best thing."
Wang Lif echoed.
Chen Jianye returned to his place among the team members, continuing to listen to Wang Lif's meeting speech.
"Alright, everyone get to work."
Wang Lif concluded.
Chen Jianye went to his workstation, put on his safety gear, and picked up his tools, ready to start.
Cough, cough.
Yi Zhonghai came up to Chen Jianye and coughed twice.
When Chen Jianye turned to look, Yi Zhonghai seized the opportunity to speak: "Jianye, is Old Yan back?"
"He's back. Third Aunt and Jiecheng Ge helped him back."
Chen Jianye replied.
"It's good that he's back, I was worried about him last night too."
"What's your relationship with the Security Section Leader? Did they really give you face?"
Yi Zhonghai asked curiously.
First, he chatted about Yan Fugui to open the conversation, then he asked the question he truly cared about.
"I don't have much of a relationship with the Security Section Leader, we're not very familiar."
Chen Jianye turned his head back and started working.
Yi Zhonghai opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing, and left.
If Chen Jianye had told him he was very familiar with the Security Section Leader, Yi Zhonghai would definitely have thought Chen Jianye was boasting again, just like Jia Zhangshi.
Yet Chen Jianye denied having any relationship with the Security Section Leader.
This made Yi Zhonghai uncertain.
Chen Jianye immersed himself in work.
Yesterday, due to the Security Section and Public Security investigating Jia Zhangshi, he lost a lot of working time.
Today, he couldn't let anyone disturb him no matter what.
After working for half a day, Chen Jianye rode his bike home at noon to cook and eat.
Back in the Siheyuan (Courtyard), Chen Jianye specifically stopped at the Yan Family's doorstep: "Third Aunt, how is Third Master doing after he returned?"
"He came back, drank a bowl of porridge, and is now asleep."
"He also said that no one in the Security Section hit or scolded him, they just didn't give him food or water."
"In my opinion, it shouldn't be anything serious."
Third Aunt said happily.
"That's good then, just rest for two days and he'll be fine."
Chen Jianye left with a smile.
If Yan Fugui really developed any physical problems, Chen Jianye would feel guilty.
After all, he did set this trap, essentially paying to use Yan Fugui once.
Ten yuan, for someone to be detained for a day and suffer a bit, was acceptable.
But if Yan Fugui were to develop a lasting illness, that would truly be a bit too cruel.
Chen Jianye went home to cook.
In less than twenty minutes, the meal was ready.
Halfway through eating, Yu Li came over.
"Oh, are you eating?"
Yu Li said with a smile.
"Yes, Li Jie, have you eaten?"
Chen Jianye asked casually.
"Yes, I ate earlier than you at home."
"You have big meat dishes every meal, it's truly tempting."
Yu Li said some lighthearted words.
"Hey, I eat my fill, and my whole family isn't hungry. All my salary goes to food, I don't shortchange myself at all."
"Li Jie, if you want to eat, just grab a pair of bowls and chopsticks."
Chen Jianye said politely.
He wasn't genuinely inviting her.
Since Yu Li mentioned the delicious smell of the Chen Family's food, his invitation as the host was merely a courtesy.
"Oh, no need, my stomach is full."
"By the way, while the weather is good today, I thought of washing your duvet covers."
Yu Li patted her stomach and walked into the room.
"That's great, Li Jie, you're so thoughtful."
Chen Jianye praised her.
Yu Li knelt on the bed and reached out to pull the bedsheet.
Her buttocks outlined two plump hemispheres.
Chen Jianye's 'little brother' reacted.
He thought to himself that Yan Jiecheng had truly found a treasure.
Among the many female characters in the original drama, Yu Li was considered one of the more positive and energetic working women.
Her family background was clean, and she was diligent and hardworking.
After policies loosened, Yu Li showed great courage, forcefully borrowing money to open a restaurant.
In this regard, many men were inferior to her.
The protagonist Sha Zhu in the drama only knew how to work in the kitchen with his skills, and it wasn't until Lou Xiao'e returned from Hong Kong and funded a restaurant for Sha Zhu that he became a boss.
Sigh...
Thinking of this, Chen Jianye suddenly realized, where was Lou Xiao'e?
This eldest princess of the Lou family seemed to have very few opportunities to meet him.
"Alright, the bedsheet, duvet cover, and pillowcases are all off. I'll put a clean set on for you first."
"By the time you get back from work, this three-piece set should be dry."
Yu Li picked up a pile of fabric covers and put them into a basin.
"Li Jie, you work so efficiently."
"Jiecheng Ge is truly blessed to have married you."
Chen Jianye praised her.
"What blessing? Doesn't every wife work like this?"
Yu Li covered her mouth and chuckled.
Everyone likes to hear good words.
"Li Jie, do you have a younger sister?"
Chen Jianye then remembered another character from the original novel.
Yu Li's younger sister, Yu Haitang.
She seemed to be a little class beauty.
Since Yu Li was so diligent and hardworking, her younger sister Yu Haitang wouldn't be far behind.
"What, you want me to introduce my sister to you?"
"My sister is only in her third year of junior high, don't get any wrong ideas."
Yu Li chuckled softly.
"Ah? That's indeed too young."
Chen Jianye almost choked.
Thinking that it was only 1961, Yu Haitang indeed hadn't graduated yet.
"However, my sister is only three years younger than you. If you still can't find a partner after three years, I might consider it."
"My sister, she likes good-looking people, so she's sure to take a liking to you."
Yu Li said with a smile.
"Come on, then I'd have to be a monk for three more years."
Chen Jianye politely declined.
She was still studying, he couldn't lead a young person astray.
"Haha, you really can't wait at this age."
"Later, I'll talk to my mom and have her find someone suitable for you."
Yu Li laughed heartily.
Experienced people know better; men in their twenties are indeed at an age where they challenge everything.
When he first got married, Yan Jiecheng was also at it every day, only settling down after a whole month.
"Li Jie, you go ahead and be busy. I'm eating, and I still have to work later."
Chen Jianye changed the subject.
Talking about these things with a married young woman felt strange.
The main thing was he didn't want to mess around in the Courtyard.
When it came to matters of the heart, the current Chen Jianye was still more inclined towards pure love.