Chapter 54

Chuhan's face was expressionless, but Manager Yuan was already acting like a tiger in the presence of a fox, saying, "Didn't you hear what the Master said? Hurry up and pack your things and get out of Hesheng Spring.■ Bai Du Search:■%%■Net■" His face was full of smugness.

Chuhan's brows furrowed, and he finally turned and left, under the watchful eyes of Master Liang and Manager Yuan, exiting the room.

Seeing Chuhan leave, both of them heaved a sigh of relief, exchanged glances, and both showed smug expressions. Manager Yuan, bowing his body, flattered, "Master, you are truly wise. With just a few words, you left this boy speechless."

Master Liang picked up his teacup, looking smug, and said, "When we speak and act, we must always leave room for maneuver. Look, just now, I didn't lose face or break ties, and I still gave Han Yuan some face. Old Yuan, you are still too fiery in your actions. In the future, you should be more amiable...!"

Manager Yuan laughed, "Master, aren't you making things difficult for me? Do you really think anyone can have such a good temper like you? You speak with reason, hitting the nail on the head, which requires great wisdom. A rough person like me can't possibly have such skills. In the future, I must learn more from you, Master. If I can reach even half of your level, I will be content."

Master Liang's plump face broke into a flower-like smile. He put down his teacup and whispered, "Chasing away a little scoundrel is nothing. Han Yuan came to me a few days ago, asking to introduce someone. He is favored by the major shareholder, so I couldn't refuse him. But today, with this troublemaker, chasing him out is a heavy slap in the face for Han Yuan... After this, Han Yuan won't bring anyone in again. Even if he still tries to introduce someone, I can refuse him outright using this boy as an excuse...!" At this point, a cold glint appeared in his eyes, "I want to make Han Yuan understand that in Hesheng Spring Distillery, I am the one who makes the decisions, and Han Yuan is nothing!"

Manager Yuan was greatly impressed, "Master, you are indeed wise. Yes, this way, Han Yuan won't be able to plant his people in Hesheng Spring anymore!"

Just as the two were feeling smug, they heard footsteps. Master Liang frowned and looked up, only to see Chuhan, who had just left, returning and walking over quickly.

Seeing Chuhan return, Manager Yuan immediately raised his hand to scold, "Get out, who let you in...!" But before he could finish, he saw a gleaming kitchen knife in Chuhan's hand and was so startled that he choked back the rest of his words.

Seeing Chuhan enter with a kitchen knife, Master Liang's face changed, showing fear. He quickly stood up, hiding behind a chair, and trembled, "Chuhan, you... what are you going to do?"

Manager Yuan was also terrified, seeing Chuhan's murderous intent, hiding behind a table, not daring to come forward or say another word.

Chuhan stepped forward, threw the kitchen knife on the table, and said, "Master, kill me!"

Seeing Chuhan throw the knife, Manager Yuan stammered, "Chuhan, you... don't do anything rash, you... if you have something to say, say it properly. Why do you have a knife... what does it mean?"

"Master, I am a poor boy from the countryside," Chuhan said expressionlessly. "I have an old mother to support, and I finally found a job at Hesheng Spring to support my family. Now it's winter, and if I leave Hesheng Spring, I have nowhere else to go. My house is drafty, and food and clothing are a worry. If I go back like this, I can't take care of my mother, and I will feel ashamed before her. A man who can't support his own mother is unfilial... an unfilial person has no face to live in this world. Master, you are a good person. Killing me with one stroke would be a great act of kindness!"

Sweat broke out on Master Liang's forehead, and he wiped it with his sleeve, "Xiao Chu, this... this is my fault for not thinking it through. I didn't realize your situation. Hmm... come, let's sit down and talk...!" He pointed to a chair, "Come, Xiao Chu, sit down and talk, sit down and talk!" His eyes glanced at the gleaming kitchen knife on the table, which was very close to Chuhan, and Chuhan could easily reach it.

Chuhan didn't hesitate, sitting down boldly, leaning back in the chair, and staring at Master Liang, "Master, Chuhan is a man of honor. I repay kindness, but if someone tries to trip me up, Chuhan...!" He didn't finish, but the cold gleam in his eyes said it all.

Seeing the cold gleam in Chuhan's eyes, Master Liang shivered involuntarily, trying to remain calm, he pulled a chair over and sat down, keeping a distance from Chuhan, and forced a smile, "Repaying kindness, that's a good man. Xiao Chu, I was at fault just now, not thinking about the winter. You're right, once winter comes, shops and businesses don't hire many workers... Xiao Chu, although Hesheng Spring Distillery is small, a talent like you must be retained. You were recommended by the Master Craftsman, so you must be special. When I saw you yesterday, I decided to keep you."

Chuhan remained expressionless, and a deep resentment flashed in Manager Yuan's eyes, but he didn't dare say another word.

Master Liang continued, "Manager Yuan said you broke the rules, but I don't believe it. If you were recommended by the Master Craftsman, you wouldn't break the rules." He turned to Manager Yuan and scolded, "In the future, don't speak in a confusing manner, almost making me misunderstand. A talent like Xiao Chu is hard to come by, how could we let him go? I've made up my mind, Xiao Chu, your filial piety is commendable. Work hard here, earn money, and take good care of your mother...!"

While speaking, his eyes kept darting between Chuhan's hands and the kitchen knife, afraid that Chuhan might suddenly attack.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door, and soon, Han Yuan rushed in. He stood at the door, seeing Chuhan sitting calmly in a chair, and Master Liang smiling broadly, he was confused and stood there, stunned.

Seeing Han Yuan, Master Liang breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stood up, and greeted him with a smile, "Master Craftsman!"

Han Yuan suspiciously entered the room, and Chuhan had already stood up, calling out, "Uncle Han!"

Chuhan knew that Han Yuan must have heard the news and rushed over to help him.

"What... what's going on?" Han Yuan was puzzled, seeing the kitchen knife on the table, he was slightly surprised.

Master Liang glanced at Chuhan, seeing that Chuhan was still expressionless and cold, he hurriedly smiled, came forward, grabbed Han Yuan's hand, and sighed, "Master Craftsman, Xiao Chu is a talent. Today was his first day, and after some thought, I called him in to have a good talk... Hmm, Xiao Chu is very witty, and will surely be a great help to Hesheng Spring. Master Craftsman, your judgment is truly exceptional, bringing us a good worker!"

A faint smile finally appeared on Chuhan's lips, and he said, "I will need your care in the future, Master!"

"Not at all, not at all," Master Liang said hurriedly, "Xiao Chu, if you have any problems in the future, just come to me, don't be shy. Since you were introduced by the Master Craftsman, you are one of us. If I can help, I won't refuse!"

Chuhan nodded, "Thank you, Master!"

"Xiao Chu, there's a lot to do in the workshop, I won't keep you. Go back to work!" Master Liang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Han Yuan had come specifically to plead for Chuhan, but he didn't expect such a scene, still full of doubts. Seeing Master Liang speak like this, he felt relieved, bowed to Master Liang, and led Chuhan out.

As soon as Chuhan and Han Yuan left, Manager Yuan immediately picked up the kitchen knife and said angrily, "This boy is too arrogant, this is a threat, Master, we should report him to the authorities and have him locked up!"

Master Liang glared at Manager Yuan, leaned on the table, and sat down, feeling drained, taking a few deep breaths before saying, "Report to the authorities? Did he hurt you? If a kitchen knife could get someone locked up, the world would be in chaos long ago. The officials in the government are all heartless beasts who eat people without spitting out the bones. It's not hard to lock him up, but will the officials let us off? If we provoke them, they will drain us of all our money!"

Manager Yuan said anxiously, "But... but can we just let that scoundrel run wild in the distillery?" Clenching his fists, he said, "He's just one person, we have many people under us, can't we deal with him?"

"Don't act rashly!" Master Liang panted, "He's not ordinary!"

"Not ordinary?" Manager Yuan was puzzled, "Master, what do you mean?"

"This man is not afraid of death!" Master Liang said bluntly, "He's a desperate man!"

Manager Yuan frowned, suspiciously, "Just a country boy, a bit stubborn, but we don't need to be afraid of him...!"

"Country boy?" Master Liang sneered, "Open your eyes and look more closely. Do you remember the two bandits who were beheaded at the market three years ago?"

Manager Yuan nodded, "I remember, the government had a hard time catching them, and they had killed over a dozen people...!"

"Do you remember the execution?" Master Liang's voice trembled involuntarily, "It was raining that day, and the execution ground was packed with people, I was among them. Do you remember, the two death row inmates ate their last meal on the platform, about to lose their heads, but they drank and ate calmly, as if nothing was wrong. Thinking about their eyes that day, I still... I still feel a chill!"

Manager Yuan opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.

"Seeing Chuhan's eyes just now, I was reminded of that scene three years ago," Master Liang's hands were shaking, "Chuhan's eyes are exactly the same as those of the two death row inmates...!"

Manager Yuan shivered at this.

"They are all fearless people," Master Liang sighed, still feeling a chill, "We... we can't afford to provoke them!"

Manager Yuan suddenly put down the kitchen knife, and the atmosphere in the room became extremely tense. After a while, Manager Yuan cautiously asked, "Master, are we... are we going to let such a troublemaker stay in our distillery?"

"Absolutely not, absolutely not!" Master Liang said firmly, "If such a person stays in the distillery, I... I won't be able to sleep. But for now, we shouldn't act rashly. We can't deal with him, but someone can!"

"Who?"

"The major shareholder!" Master Liang sneered, "The cellar will be opened in a few days, and the major shareholder will definitely come. At that time, I will report this to the major shareholder. With his nature, he won't leave such a dangerous person...!"

Manager Yuan's eyes lit up, "Master, I understand. We will use the major shareholder's hand to drive Chuhan away. If the major shareholder drives him away, it has nothing to do with us, and Chuhan won't blame us!" He gave a thumbs up, "Master, you are truly wise. My admiration for you is like the endless flood of the Cang River, unstoppable...!"

...

Chuhan returned to the drying room, and everyone was stunned, not daring to believe it. Everyone thought Chuhan would definitely be driven out of Hesheng Spring, but no one expected him to return.

Under Niu Jin's surprised gaze, Chuhan picked up a shovel and started stirring the cooked grain pile, glancing at Niu Jin, he smiled, "The Master invited me for tea. After drinking the tea, I naturally have to come back to work!"

Niu Jin came to his senses, raised his hand, and gave a thumbs up, his face full of admiration.

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