Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

Liu Haizhong cleared his throat and said, "That's not the case. I have no objection to Li's ability, but she lacks experience. What I mean is that I can temporarily serve as the chief butler, let Yan Bugui be the second butler, and Yu Li be the third butler." Li Weidong couldn't help but applaud Liu Haizhong. Normally, he didn't want to get involved in these matters, but when it came to his wife, the situation was different.

"Liu Haizhong, you are really open-minded. Even the second butler dares to raise livestock and build illegal buildings. If you were to become the chief butler, would you start raising pigs and cattle and turn our courtyard into a breeding farm?" Li Weidong said sarcastically.

"Li Weidong, what does this have to do with you? I am your elder after all!" Liu Haizhong retorted.

Li Weidong sneered: "How can you be called an elder? You were just born a few decades earlier than me."

Liu Haizhong crossed her arms, stuck out her belly and said, "Old people should be respected, you know?"

Li Weidong smiled and said, "Sorry, I don't think so."

Just when the two were about to have a quarrel, Aunt Wang interrupted them in time.

"Okay, stop arguing. Liu Haizhong, don't talk about those useless things. You want to be the head butler, right? Okay, as long as you have enough supporters, I have no objection." Liu Haizhong smiled when he heard this, thinking that with his many years of experience as a butler and his fair way of doing things, there should be people who support him. "Did everyone hear what Sister Wang said? We have lived here together for many years, and you should know me. I am experienced in managing the courtyard, and you will definitely not make a mistake in choosing me. If you support me, please raise your hands!" However, after Liu Haizhong finished speaking, there was silence in the courtyard. Except for the second aunt, no one showed any signs of raising their hands. This made Liu Haizhong's heart sink again, and he felt that his previous efforts seemed to be wasted in an unknown place.

Didn't he think about how he always made a fuss about trivial matters and disturbed the residents in the courtyard? Who could tolerate calling a meeting of the whole courtyard for trivial matters?

If there had been opportunities, the neighbors would have wanted to bring him down long ago. However, Liu Haizhong had no self-awareness and thought he was doing well.

At this moment, Aunt Wang's voice just reached Liu Haizhong's ears.

"Liu Haizhong, what do you say?"

What else did Liu Haizhong say? The opportunity had clearly been given to him, but he himself could not grasp it and could not find any reason to defend himself.

Seeing this, Aunt Wang turned to the others in the courtyard and said, "It is decided. From today on, Comrade Lü Li will take over as Second Uncle and be in charge of the affairs of the Intermediate Court. As for the management of the courtyard, you can elect Yan Bugui or hold a new election. I will not interfere."

Hearing this, the residents began to talk.

Those who had already received Qin Huairu's benefits only now understood her initiative, and they might have known the news a long time ago. For them, it didn't matter who was the leader of the compound, as long as it wasn't Yi Zhonghai or Liu Haizhong.

Although Yan Bugui was shrewd and calculating, he was fair in handling affairs, and people did not have many opinions about him. Now it seemed that he had almost secured the position of the head of the compound.

Yan Bugui never expected that he would have such an unexpected gain: not only did he get benefits from Qin Huairu, but he was also promoted twice, which was a huge profit!

He cleared his throat and stood up to suggest, "The issue of the compound's leadership is not urgent. The most important thing now is to select a new manager, and then discuss the issue of the compound's leadership. Does anyone have a suitable candidate?"

The neighbors looked at each other, and no one spoke.

Yan Bugui was satisfied with this reaction. "Since none of you mentioned it, let me recommend someone. What do you think of Qin Huairu?"

Everyone knew that this old guy must have accepted benefits from Qin Huairu!

This was the first thought that came to most people's minds. Qin Huairu and Yan Bugui had a good relationship, but they were not close either. Not long ago, Jia Zhang introduced a half-baked doctor to Yan Jiefang, and the Yan family spent a lot of money to cure Yan Jiefang's illness. Yan Bugui would sincerely propose that Qin Huairu take the position? Only a fool would believe it!

Even Aunt Wang looked at Yan Bugui in confusion, thinking the same thing as the neighbors. At this critical moment, those who had received benefits from Qin Huairu finally spoke up.

"Let Qin Huairu be the manager? I think this is a good idea. At least she won't favor anyone."

"I think so. She has been in the yard for more than ten years and is familiar with the situation. It would be fine to ask her to give it a try."

Just like this, more and more people supported Qin Huairu. People are always easily influenced by the people around them. Seeing that everyone supported Qin Huairu, they also began to follow.

After final statistics, more than two-thirds of the people agreed to let Qin Huairu be the manager.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui happily announced: "It's settled. Qin Huairu will fill this vacancy. Qin Huairu, do you want to come over and say a few words to everyone?"

Qin Huairu didn't bother to be polite with Yan Bugui. She walked up to him, looked around and said, "Thank you all for your trust. Since you are so sincere, I will not refuse. In the future, I will do my best to be fair, just and open, and will never favor any party!"

"it is good!"

There was thunderous applause. "Well said! Qin Huairu, as the manager, we must adhere to these three principles!"

Yan Bugui first praised Qin Huairu, and then said: "Now that the three managers are in place, it's time to run for the leadership of the compound. I suggest that we vote directly by raising hands as we did just now. Sister Wang, what do you think?"

Yan Bugui said this to Aunt Wang.

Aunt Wang shook her head and said, "I have completed the task, the rest is up to you to decide."

Hearing this, Yan Bugui was secretly delighted, thinking that his position as the leader of the compound was a sure thing.

In the courtyard, who can surpass him in terms of prestige and knowledge? Isn't it easy for him to become the leader of the courtyard?

So he continued: "Then let's just vote!"

"and many more!"

At this time, Lv Li suddenly stood up and interrupted Yan Bugui, "I have something to say!"

Yan Bugui looked at Lv Li, and his heart tightened, fearing that she would compete for the position of the compound leader. Fortunately, Lv Li's words made him put his worries aside.

"I became the second uncle according to the instructions of the neighborhood committee, so I will not participate in the election of the compound leader."

Yan Bugui almost laughed out loud, but still pretended to be regretful and said, "What a pity."

Lu Li glanced at Yan Bugui and said nothing. She returned to Li Weidong, looking as if she didn't care.

Afterwards, Yan Bugui coughed and said, "In that case, let's continue. Those who support me as the head of the compound, please raise your hands. I will record the number of people."

After hearing what Yan Bugui said, the neighbors looked at each other, and finally half of them raised their hands. This was not unexpected for Yan Bugui, as he was well aware of the reputation of his courtyard house.

Half the support is already good, Qin Huairu's support is definitely less than his. Yan Bugui motioned for everyone to put down their hands, and then said: "Very good. Next is Qin Huairu, those who agree that she should be the leader of the compound, please raise your hands!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the neighbors raised their hands in unison. Even if they couldn't count, they could tell that the number of people supporting Qin Huairu far exceeded that of Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui looked at this scene dumbfounded, like a chicken or duck with its throat strangled, opening its mouth but unable to speak. He never thought that he would fall in such a small place.

But why? Why, after being the manager for many years, his approval rating is lower than Qin Huairu's?

And out of everyone's sight, Qin Huairu showed a strange smile to Yan Bugui. That was money power! This woman used money power! Just like bribing Yan Bugui, those neighbors who supported her may have also accepted Qin Huairu's benefits.

But even knowing this, Yan Bugui did not dare to expose Qin Huairu. Once it was made public, his bribery would also be exposed. By then, not to mention keeping his position as the eldest uncle, he would not even be able to keep his position as the third uncle. Yu Li was a relative, so he could ignore her, but Yan Bugui felt extremely aggrieved to have the widow Qin Huairu weighing on him. He even forgot to announce the result.

Finally, Aunt Wang noticed something was wrong and stood up to announce that Qin Huairu had won the election. An experienced woman like her naturally saw some clues, but she chose to remain silent. It didn't matter who was the boss, as long as Yu Li was there, the yard would not be in chaos.

For the subdistrict office, no matter if Qin Huairu or Yan Bugui performs poorly at work, they will be replaced directly without affecting the overall situation. "Okay, today's meeting ends here. Zuan Huairu, Yu Li and Zuan Bugui stay. The rest of you should do what you need to do and don't gather here!" After Aunt Wang said this, the residents who originally wanted to stay and watch had to take their stools and leave.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong have different mentalities. Yi Zhonghai looks gloomy when he sees his plan working, but he is ecstatic inside. Liu Haizhong was quite happy at first after Zuan Bugui failed to play tricks on him, but his smile immediately disappeared when he thought about losing his position as the second uncle. He went back to the house with his hands behind his back, realizing that he needed to reconsider his position without the second uncle.

Yu Li has been recognized by the subdistrict office, so it is unlikely that they will overthrow her. Besides, she has the support of Li Weidong. The person who should not be offended in the hospital is Li Weidong, followed by He Yuzhu's daughter-in-law. However, the positions of Qin Huairu and Zuan Bugui are worth considering.

Liu Haizhong thought he had the talent to govern the country, but unfortunately he never met a mentor, so he remained unknown. Now he is over 50 years old, if he doesn't fight hard, he will be idle after retirement. If he fights hard, he may be able to change the world. After losing his position as the second uncle, Liu Haizhong became bolder.

After listening to Aunt Wang's instructions, Yu Li, Qin Huairu and Zuan Bugui left. Zuan Bugui was in a trance. When he returned to the front yard, the third aunt saw him and asked carefully: "Old man, are you okay?" The third aunt's question made Zuan Bugui lose control of his emotions. He cried out in pain: "I hate it! I should have thought about who Qin Huairu is. How can it be so easy to get her benefits? No, it's not her. With her personality, it's impossible to calculate like this. She can't afford so much money. There must be someone behind her supporting her! There are only a few people in our yard who have such strength: Li Weidong, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai!"