Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Chapter 27 Liu Haizhong

If it is true as Xu Fugui said, then wouldn't it be more dangerous for Xu Damao to be in a relationship with He Yuzhu? If He Yuzhu is so scheming, wouldn't Xu Damao be at a disadvantage?
"What's wrong with that? Damao will go to the factory to learn how to project movies after he graduates. I'll give the job to Damao then. It won't be hard for me to find a job now while I still know a few people and movie projectionists are still popular!
By then, we will separate from Damao's household, and if we can't get the position of manager, we will move out!

You know what kind of people are in this compound. Damao can't be alone when the time comes. Shazhu is a very capable guy. The two of them will not suffer any loss if they work together!"

Xu Fugui is insidious, but he is also clear-headed. He only has this one son, who is young and energetic. He is definitely no match for Yi Zhonghai and the others. He feels much more at ease with He Yuzhu around. Of course, the premise is that Xu Damao and He Yuzhu maintain a good relationship.

If Xu Damao and He Yuzhu are enemies, then he should be worried. Their Damao is smart, but he is young and his methods are immature. Even if he is older, he may not be a match for Old Silver Coin.

He has to be extremely alert when facing Yi Zhonghai, let alone Xu Damao. Judging from He Yuzhu's current performance, he should have no problem dealing with Yi Zhonghai. Together with Xu Damao, the two of them may not be much weaker than Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady.

The next morning, Xu Damao ate steamed corn bread at He Yuzhu's house. It was good to have steamed corn bread at that time. Xu Damao and He Yushui ate it with relish, while He Yuzhu frowned.

He had been planning to make steamed buns in the early morning last night, but Xu Damao's arrival made him afraid to act rashly. He was still not used to steamed buns, and the throat-cutting effect was real.

After thinking about it, I ate it anyway. To survive in this era, if I can't even eat steamed bread, will others think it's normal?
There will be many such situations in the future. Xu Damao is old and lacks experience. If Xu Fugui were there, he would immediately notice that something is wrong with him.

"Da Mao, let's go and wait at the door. Take the money and go buy a bicycle. I just need a day off. Let's solve the bicycle problem!"

After dinner, I'll wait for Yi Zhonghai and solve the problem with the bicycle first. I'll talk about work later. This is a big item in this era, a man's dream car.

"Okay, Brother Zhuzi, let's go!"

Originally Xu Damao was going to wash the dishes. This boy had a good eye and was good at reading people's books. After eating He Yuzhu's meal, of course he had to do some housework. At that time, every household did not have enough food, and it was rare to eat at other people's homes. Xu Damao was fifteen years old, so he understood this principle.

Now that He Yuzhu called him, he was immediately attracted by the bicycle and looked at He Yuzhu excitedly. He was still thinking about riding a bicycle!
The two of them squatted under the eaves, staring at the door of Yi Zhonghai's house, waiting for it to open. Poor Xu Damao had long forgotten about going to school, and the pain in his body had disappeared long ago. The child's recovery ability is simply too strong.

"Silly Zhu, why are you squatting here instead of going to work?"

"Hey, Uncle Liu, Uncle Yi agreed to lend me money to buy a bicycle. I think I should go buy it early and tell my master about it. My master won't mind it. After all, I won't be late for work in the future! Uncle Liu, are you going to work?"

"Yes, let's go to work. Lao Yi will probably be out soon. Take the money and buy a bicycle right away. Don't spend money recklessly!"

"Okay, it seems Uncle Liu is a good candidate for an official post. His words are very sophisticated. I've made note of this!"

He Yuzhu scratched his scalp stupidly. Xu Damao stared at He Yuzhu with wide eyes. This big fool is Brother Zhuzi?
"Well, Shazhu has grown up. I'll go get Yi Zhonghai to come out. We can't delay the child from going to work!"

Liu Haizhong felt relieved after hearing what He Yuzhu said. This was the first time he was told that he had the potential to be an official. Since He Yuzhu thought so highly of him, he couldn't let He Yuzhu down, right?
"Thank you, Uncle Liu!"

"This kid is being polite to your Uncle Liu!"

Liu Haizhong waved his hand, walked to the door of Yi Zhonghai's house and started knocking. He Yuzhu could clearly hear the knocking sound, which was very loud.

He Yuzhu chuckled. This courtyard house Liu Haizhong was the easiest to fool. If he could find his weak spot and say a few nice words to him, he would become the perfect tool.

"Lao Liu? What's up so early in the morning?" "Lao Yi, yesterday you promised Sha Zhu to lend you money to buy a bicycle. Sha Zhu is a very honest man and is waiting for you under the eaves. You should hurry up and make sure it's done. Don't let the child go to work and get scolded by the master. It's not easy for children. As elders, we should take good care of them. Now that you've agreed, hurry up!"

Yi Zhonghai was so angry that his nose was crooked. He couldn't sleep last night because he was thinking about the pros and cons and forgot about this matter. He didn't expect that Liu Haizhong would come to his door early in the morning. What kind of thing was this?

"I just got up, I'm sure I won't fool you!"

"This is not a matter of fooling around. Hurry and do it. It's not easy for a child to have a master. Don't let the child leave a bad impression on the master!"

"Okay, I'll go now!"

Although Yi Zhonghai despised Liu Haizhong in his heart, he would not make enemies easily. If he didn't go now, who knows how others would frame him. This was a matter involving the manager, and Liu Haizhong was a competitor, so he didn't want to leave any room for gossip.

"Silly Zhu, Lao Yi will be here soon. If he doesn't follow through, come find me. Uncle Liu will take care of it for you!"

"Okay, Uncle Liu is here, so Uncle Yi won't dare not go. I still believe in this!"

"Ok!"

Liu Haizhong went to work with brisk steps. Xu Damao stared at He Yuzhu blankly. He found that he didn't recognize He Yuzhu anymore.

"Xu Damao, what's that look in your eyes? Don't you recognize me?"

"Brother Zhuzi, why do I feel like you're different?"

"What's different about me?"

He Yuzhu was shocked. Did Xu Damao discover something?
"Didn't you look down on Liu Haizhong before? Why are you so polite to him now?"

"Da Mao, after my dad left, I figured out a lot. Now I just hope Yu Shui grows up happily. If he continues to make enemies everywhere like before, how can Yu Shui and I survive? It's all for a better life!"

Xu Damao nodded as if he understood, not quite. Although he still didn't quite understand what He Yuzhu meant, he knew that his father was right. He Yuzhu was indeed different, and this kind of He Yuzhu was the most terrifying.

In the past, He Yuzhu's emotions were all shown on his face, and he was the one who knew He Yuzhu best. But now, he looked at He Yuzhu in a daze, feeling both familiar and unfamiliar.

"Old Yi, what does Liu Haizhong want to talk to you about? Why is there such a loud knock on the door so early in the morning?"

"Didn't you promise to lend money to Sha Zhu to buy a bicycle yesterday? Sha Zhu is waiting for you in the yard. Liu Haizhong is just showing his helpfulness to the neighbors!"

Yi Zhonghai is conceited and has many friends. Before he becomes the boss, he will not underestimate any potential opponent, even the "idiot" Liu Haizhong!

(End of this chapter)