Comfortable life in Siheyuan

Two days later, Liu Qingshan took advantage of the fact that he had no classes in the afternoon and left work early to go to the lumber mill. He directly handed over the desk blueprint in his hand to him.

This is not a children's desk that can be raised or lowered, but a new style desk that combines a simple desk with a bookshelf. It looks more novel and more practical.

Liu Qingshan made four in one go. Director Xu looked at the drawings in front of him and felt excited.

"This drawing is good, Comrade Liu. Can our factory produce something like this in the future? This time I'll make it for you for free. You just need to pay for the wood, and I'll even provide you with the chairs."

Director Xu said this very sincerely, and Liu Qingshan did not take it seriously and directly agreed to the plan.

The two hit it off immediately, and then they decided on the color of the table with Liu Qingshan. Liu Qingshan considered that the new table could not be used directly, so he did not need to paint it, and just brushed it with tung oil, and waited for a while before it could be used directly.

Half a month later, Liu Qingshan's two sons moved into the east wing, sitting together on the north side of the courtyard gate.

Liu Qingshan even went to the department store and bought a small desk lamp for each of them to facilitate their study. The newly made desk with the small desk lamp was indeed very eye-catching, and many neighbors in the yard came to see it. Sha Zhu and Nan Yi said that he was not nice enough, and that he had hidden good things.

Later, Liu Qingshan had no choice but to take the two of them to the sawmill again and order two sets of desks for each of them. Only then did he give up.

In this way, Liu Qingshan had a very spacious room to live in. Sometimes when he came back late, the small room was empty and he could sleep without disturbing his wife and children.

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After a while, several people who followed Liu's father to learn the electrician craft also signed up for the skill test. Banggeng unfortunately failed, but Aunt Li's eldest grandson Li Hu passed the test and also got the electrician certificate.

Liu Qingshan kept his promise and took time out to visit the steel mill and explain the situation to Director Yang. Director Yang was more considerate and arranged Li Hu into the electrician class of the steel mill.

For this matter, Aunt Li specially sent a basket of eggs to express her gratitude, and Liu Qingshan did not refuse.

However, the situation of the Jia family became worse, and the number of quarrels became more and more frequent. Banggeng's wife often did not come back to live with them.

Today, Liu Qingshan ran into Qin Huairu and Banggeng as soon as he got off work. Without waiting for them to speak, he said, "It's a pity that Banggeng didn't pass the electrician exam. But there will be opportunities in the future, so don't worry. It's normal to fail the exam this time. Come back next time. If there's anything you don't know, tell my dad and he'll teach you well."

Qin Huairu looked a little tangled, and said hesitantly: "Qingshan, I came here this time to ask if I can work in the factory first and learn while I work? You know the situation at home. My wife is always making trouble, and there is no peace at home."

The expression on Liu Qingshan's face suddenly became subtle, and he thought to himself: The Jia family is getting too demanding. How can I arrange things for you since you don't even have your electrician license? Although you're the only one without a job in the yard, there are still a lot of people doing odd jobs, waiting for this opportunity.

"Sister Qin, aren't you putting me on the spot? Originally, it was your son Bang Geng who came to learn electricianship, but later, the news leaked out from somewhere, and four or five people in the yard wanted to learn it. I couldn't agree or not.

You all know Li Hu's situation. Those who came here with electrician certificates are all neighbors in the courtyard. I can't do anything about it.

Let me tell you clearly, I have been gone from the steel mill for a long time, and I don't know how long those favors I have received will be of any use.

Banggeng, you should study hard during this period and try to pass the exam next time. If the other people get the electrician certificate, your job chances will be slim."

Qin Huairu and her son looked at each other and saw the anxiety in each other's eyes. Then they said, "We will definitely study hard. Next time, let us do it first."

"Uncle Liu, I will study hard during this period." Banggeng also assured.

Liu Qingshan looked at Banggeng, sighed and said, "You don't have to promise me. You are an adult now. You have to be responsible for everything you do and any decision you make. What I can promise you is that if Banggeng passes the exam next time, I will give him priority."

Liu Qingshan actually has many connections. He can arrange a job in a box factory or a textile factory as long as you have an electrician license.

Even now, many companies will recruit people who have passed the electrician exam, but they may not be as close to home as steel mills and offer as good benefits.

The two thanked him and left Liu's house. Before leaving, Banggeng turned around and glanced at Liu's yard, his eyes full of envy.

At noon the next day, the peaceful courtyard was suddenly disturbed.

"Hello, Third Uncle!"

The third uncle stood there in a daze. After a long while, Nan Nan said, "Guang Qi? He's back! Oh my God! The Liu family is now bustling."

With that said, Yan Bugui hurried to the backyard.

"Old man, where are you going?" The third aunt asked hurriedly when she saw Yan Bugui running very fast.

The third uncle, who had already entered the middle courtyard, replied loudly: "Liu Guangqi is back, I have to go see him!"

The Third Uncle's words were like a bolt of thunder out of the blue, not only shocking the Third Aunt, but also causing Liu's father and mother from the East Courtyard to run out.

Jia Zhang from the middle courtyard both used crutches to move to the backyard step by step. Yi Zhonghai and his wife also put down their teacups and walked to the backyard.

The atmosphere in the backyard was extremely weird at this time. There were more than 20 people gathered here, but the yard was extremely quiet.

"Mom and Dad, I'm back. These are your grandchildren." Liu Guangqi, who is already in his thirties and has a weather-beaten face, stood at the door of his house with his wife and children.

The eyes of Liu Haizhong and his wife were red. They looked at their grandchildren and didn't know what to call them for a moment.

"You still remembered to come back. You had to run away to such a far place and even hid it from your parents. Do you know how sad we were? How could you be so cruel?" Second Aunt's tears flowed down.

The second uncle couldn't hold back his tears anymore and raised his head stubbornly to prevent the tears from falling.

Liu Haizhong staggered forward a few steps and pointed at Liu Guangqi and his wife.

His fingers trembled slightly, his mouth was trembling, and finally he sighed helplessly, "Let's go home first!"

"Hey! Dad!"

As soon as Liu Haizhong's family members entered the house, the yard was in an uproar.

"Liu Guangqi is back too, so Guangfu has to leave now!" the third aunt gossiped.

"It's useless. Liu Guangfu and his wife are so shameless! Liu Haizhong has chased them away several times, but they just refuse to leave and just stay here." He Daqing lived nearby and knew the details of the situation.

"Then there will probably be some excitement. Now that the eldest brother is back, the second and third brothers will have to step aside."