Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

The deaf old lady had been working in the factory for two days. On the third day, she went out early in the morning, earlier than anyone else.

I came to a dilapidated yard, looked around, saw no one, and then knocked on the door.

After a while, a voice was heard from inside.

"Who are you looking for?"

The deaf old lady lowered her voice.

"I'm looking for Xiao Qi."

The person inside immediately opened the door and let the deaf old lady in.

A bearded man stood in front of the deaf old lady.

"Madam, why are you here?"

The deaf old lady was no longer as kind as usual and now looked dignified.

"Xiao Qi, it's time to repay the favor your father owes me."

Xiao Qi had already figured it out. After not contacting her for so many years, he suddenly came to find her, which must be because he owed her a favor.

The old lady saved his father's life, and his father told him to repay her before he died.

Xiao Qi knew that he either didn’t pay it back, or if he did, it would definitely not be a small matter. He was afraid of bringing trouble to his family, so he never married or had children in this life.

"Madam, please speak."

The deaf old lady nodded.

"Li Jianjun from our hospital, the chef of the third canteen of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. You should have heard of him."

Xiao Qi nodded.

"I've heard of it and seen it."

"That's easy. I want him dead."

Xiao Qi was shocked. He thought the deaf old lady just wanted Li Jianjun's leg or hand, but she didn't expect it was his life.

The deaf old lady saw Xiaoqi's hesitation.

"What? Don't you dare?"

Xiao Qi gritted his teeth.

"Madam, without you, my father would have died long ago, and I wouldn't be here. I don't have a wife or children these years, and I have nothing to worry about. What should I be afraid of?"

The deaf old lady nodded with satisfaction.

"Wait for him tomorrow on his way home from get off work. He gets off work earlier than others, so there won't be many people around. Run away after you're done. I'll give you some money later. Stay far away from him, and we won't recognize each other."

Xiao Qi nodded.

"Don't worry, old lady. I know what to do."

The deaf old lady was about to leave when she suddenly spoke.

"If it doesn't work out, I don't want others to know about our relationship."

It seemed like this had been expected, so Xiao Qi wasn't surprised.

"I know the rules, old lady, but if you fail you won't see me anymore."

Only then did the deaf old lady leave with peace of mind.

I returned to the courtyard as if nothing had happened and waited for Yi Zhonghai to get off work.

Three canteens.

"Jianjun, my uncle is coming to the city to do some work tomorrow, and he will bring my cousin with him. I will take a day off tomorrow and entertain them at home."

Qin Huairu found Li Jianjun and told him that Qin Jingru wanted to visit the Siheyuan a few years ago.

Li Jianjun is still easy to talk to.

"Then you can take a day off tomorrow. Do you need my help?"

Qin Huairu shook his hand.

"No need. Chunyan gave me two dishes yesterday. They will be just right to heat up tomorrow."

Li Jianjun didn't force her, at most he would give her a little more when distributing the food in the evening.

Soon everyone returned to the courtyard after get off work.

As soon as Yi Zhonghai got home, an aunt said this.

"Old man, the old lady said that she wanted you to go to her place as soon as you came back. I think there might be something wrong."

Yi Zhonghai probably guessed it.

"Okay, I'll go there and you can cook at home."

As he said that, Yi Zhonghai went to the backyard and entered the deaf old lady's house.

As soon as he came in, Yi Zhonghai locked the door from the inside.

"Ma'am, have you contacted them?"

The deaf old lady nodded and handed Yi Zhonghai a bundle.

When Yi Zhonghai opened it, his eyes turned green. There were three large yellow croakers, several pearl necklaces, some silver bracelets, gold earrings and other things, as well as a letter that Yi Zhonghai had someone write.

"Madam, isn't it a waste to have so many things? It would be better if you put less."

Yi Zhonghai thought, these will all be his from now on, it would be a shame to use them to frame Li Jianjun.

The deaf old lady said unhappily.

"Look at your lack of ability. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child. How can you take down Li Jianjun and Li Huaide without some ruthless means? Just a letter is not enough."

Yi Zhonghai looked at the gold and silver jewelry and the big yellow croaker inside. No wonder the old lady didn't let Jia Zhang do it. I can hardly control myself, let alone Jia Zhang?

"Zhong Hai, you put this thing at Li Jianjun's house tomorrow afternoon. I have observed these days that Han Chunyan and Lou Xiao'e will take their children and Xiao Dang to the front yard to bask in the sun and chat with those people in the afternoon. This is an opportunity, do you understand?"

Yi Zhonghai hesitated.

"Old lady, if I ask for leave for no reason, won't it arouse suspicion?"

The deaf old lady knocked on Yi Zhonghai.

"Why are you so stupid? Take your wife to see a doctor tomorrow morning and say she's not feeling well. Isn't that an excuse? It makes sense. Make some medicine at home in the afternoon and then find a way to put the stuff in. Then find a child and have him hand the anonymous report to Deputy Director Wu of the Street Office. That way, no one will know."

Yi Zhonghai wondered if there were any loopholes in it, and felt relieved when he found out that there seemed to be none.

"Tomorrow when I get out, I'll cover my face and ask a kid to deliver it. That way no one will know it was me. But will Deputy Director Wu bring people to search? The street office got the New Year's supplies through the connections of Li Jianjun."

The deaf old lady laughed.

"Deputy Director Wu doesn't get along with Director Wang. He has wanted to be the director for a long time, but he just didn't have the chance. If he can find something that Li Jianjun can use against him, he can bring Director Wang down. Don't underestimate a person's desire for power. You know that yourself."

Yi Zhonghai thought about it and it made sense. No matter how badly others ate, it didn't matter as long as they didn't starve to death. But he knew the taste of power, otherwise he wouldn't have fought with Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui for so many years.

"I understand, old lady. Everything will go according to plan tomorrow. I can't take the things home if they are left here. I will come directly to your place tomorrow to get them."

The deaf old lady nodded.

"Zhong Hai, don't be nervous. We won't reveal our true identity. No one will know it was us who did it. Even if the people over there fail, they won't tell anyone. Don't worry."

"I understand, old lady. Tomorrow is the day we take back control of the Siheyuan."

The deaf old lady felt a little nostalgic.

"Yes, from now on I will still be the ancestor, and you will still be the uncle, and no one will go against us anymore."

Yi Zhonghai fantasized about regaining the right to speak in the courtyard and dealing with all those who looked down on him and offended him, especially Xu Damao. He had been unable to do anything because of Li Jianjun. If Li Jianjun died, who would stand up for him?

As for people like Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, they are even more unworthy of being on the stage. As long as the old lady shows up, they will all be suppressed.

"Old lady, I'm going back first."

The deaf old lady nodded, then looked in the direction of Li Jianjun's house with a vicious look.

"Don't blame me, Li, you're the one who interfered with our retirement plan. It would be best if you died."

After saying that, he lay down on the bed, waiting for the aunt to bring him dinner.

Yi Zhonghai felt much lighter when walking on the road. This was the lightest he had felt in two years.

When we got home, an aunt asked.

"Old man, what does the old lady want from you?"

Yi Zhonghai held the hand of an old lady.

"The old lady said that you seemed to be unwell these two days, so she asked me to take a day off tomorrow and take you to see a doctor."

The aunt was deeply moved.

"Actually, there's no need for that. They're just old problems. I've gotten used to them."

Yi Zhonghai said emotionally.

"It's my fault as a husband. I'm too busy with work and don't care enough about you. Don't refuse. I'll take you to see a doctor tomorrow and come back to make some medicine for you."

The aunt was so moved that she burst into tears.

"Listen to your old man, eat quickly, I'll send it to the old lady first, you eat first."

After saying that, he took the bowl and went to the backyard.