Siheyuan: I Raised Ten Thousand Wild Boars

Unlike the south, rice can only be grown once a year in Beijing, and the ripening season is around September or October.

When the two walked to the edge of the field, they found that it was still full of green crops.

"Haha, that's great! I like rice the most!" Li Guohua said with a smile.

Nowadays, because of work, people from all corners of the world come to Beijing, including many leaders from the South who also like to eat rice.

So when he said he liked eating rice, Zhang Zhiwu had no doubts.

"Hey, our rice is fragrant and delicious!" Zhang Zhiwu took another cigarette and said proudly

"Hey, are there any fish in this river? During my break, I can go fishing with my coworkers!" Li Guohua walked a few steps forward and asked in surprise when he came to the river.

Behind the two men, many of the thick rice stalks became much thinner. He picked 2-3 stalks from each stalk and secretly put them into the small world.

"Yes! Whenever you want to go fishing, come find me at the brigade headquarters. I know a few river bends where there are big fish!"

Zhang Zhiwu patted his chest, looking as if he believed that I was absolutely right.

"Okay, I'll have to trouble you then!"

Li Guohua stuffed the remaining half pack of cigarettes directly into his hand, thinking that it would be a waste of his time. Zhang Zhiwu was so happy that he kept calling him Brother Li.

After saying goodbye to Zhang Zhiwu, Li Guohua hurried home.

"I have to take the bus tomorrow. I didn't feel anything when I went there this morning, but this time it's really going to take my life!"

Li Guohua's legs felt like they were filled with lead as he moved step by step to the courtyard, thinking secretly in his heart.

In fact, this was his own fault. When he came back, he didn't go straight home. Instead, he wandered around slowly and walked at least twice the distance.

During this time, he did not forget to buy candies for the little ones in the yard. Otherwise, when they came around, he would be the one who lost face, and he might even be labeled as someone who didn't keep his word.

For ordinary people in this era, reputation is still very important. People usually get to know you first from your neighbors and co-workers.

"Hey, Guohua is back?" Uncle Fang, who lived in the gatehouse, saw Li Guohua running in breathlessly and greeted him hurriedly.

There was a pile of rags in front of him, including cardboard, rabbit hair, and several large bones, all over the floor. His grandson and granddaughter were squatting beside him, watching him, not knowing what he was doing.

Uncle Fang, Fang Lesheng, is an old postman. A few years ago, his son and daughter-in-law left a message saying they were going to work, and then suddenly disappeared.

He only has a grandson and a granddaughter left at home. Fortunately, his monthly salary is not low, and with some small things from time to time, it is enough for the three of them to live on.

"Hello, Brother Guohua!" the two little guys shouted sensibly.

"Hey, hello! Uncle Fang, what are you busy with?" Li Guohua asked curiously.

Li Guohua pretended to take out candies from his pocket and gave a few to each of the two kids.

He had a bold guess about their parents' departure, but now was a confidentiality period, so he shouldn't say anything, otherwise he would definitely have to go for tea.

"Hey, since we have nothing to do, we might as well sort out the odds and ends and take them to the recycling station. At least we can get something in return." Uncle Fang said happily when he saw Li Guohua giving candies to the two little kids and not looking down on them at all.

He may not care about what others think of him, but his grandchildren are his life.

I walked through the gatehouse and came to the front yard, where, as expected, I met the third uncle “Salt is not expensive” again.

"Hey, Li Er, are you back to the textile factory again?" Yan Bugui pushed his glasses and asked in surprise.

After the whole hospital meeting yesterday, he heard from his wife and several children that the second son of the Li family in the backyard had recovered from his illness.

He was a little bit unconvinced at the time. When he saw her in the evening, she was still dazed and stupid. How could she be fine after turning her head? It must be that her stupidity had not yet occurred.

But today, when I saw Li Guohua in work clothes, I couldn't help but believe it. If this guy is still stupid, the factory won't accept him.

"Hello, Uncle! Yes, I went to register today and can officially start work tomorrow!"

In fact, Li Guohua was well aware of some of Yan Bugui's little thoughts.

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, is a teacher at Hongxing Primary School. His salary is 41.5 yuan, which is one of the highest incomes in the courtyard.

But there are six people in his family, and he is the only one who works. Yan Jiecheng is 6 years old this year and can barely support himself, but he has three half-grown boys to raise, so no matter how much food he has, it is not enough.

After Li Guohua became stupid, many people in the courtyard kept paying attention to him. It was not because he was handsome that everyone cared about him, but because he had a job offer in a textile factory.

Although Chen Lan of the Li family can take over, there is a fool in the family who needs to be taken care of, and there is a one in ten thousand chance that she will not go.

So Yan Bugui asked Chen Lan several times, both openly and secretly, but was directly rejected by Chen Lan.

"It's good to have a job. You'll have an income and can support yourself, unlike your brother Jie Cheng, who still needs me to support him!" Upon hearing that he was really going to start the job, Yan Bugui felt like he had lost something and avoided the question.

"Uncle, you are busy. I will see you later!"

Li Guohua didn't want to talk much. He had run around very hard today and collected a lot of things into the small world. He was in a hurry to go back to do "farm work".

When I arrived at the middle courtyard, I didn't see anyone in the courtyard.

At this time, the factory workers had not yet closed for get off work, and every household was cooking. Only a few teenagers were left in the yard playing with a group of other children.

Li Guohua called out to those who didn't get candy yesterday, and after fulfilling his promise from last night, he hurried home.

After passing through the moon gate, before entering the door, I heard the nagging voices of my mother and younger sister, as if they were worried about finding a wife for my eldest brother.

We can't help with this kind of thing, so it's better to pretend we don't know.

"Mom, little sister, I'm back!" Li Guohua shouted before entering the door, pretending to be very happy.

"Oh, second brother!"

The little sister Camellia was the first to open the door and come forward, her excitement evident.

She was very worried about Li Guohua going to work for the first time today. She was thinking all day whether he would get sick again and get lost.

"Here! Just make do with it for now. I'll buy you White Rabbit candies when I get my salary!" Li Guohua said a little embarrassedly, holding a half-pack of candies.

I promised to buy White Rabbit for them last night, but I broke my promise today. But there is nothing I can do, as my mother gave me the money and tickets.

"Haha, I'm very happy that you didn't lose it, second brother!" Camellia took the paper bag and was very happy.

When Li Guohua heard this, he was immediately furious and said, "You still suspect that I can ride a wooden horse?"

"Guohua, did you have a smooth trip to the factory today?" asked his mother Chen Lan.

When I saw my son wearing the new summer work clothes issued by the factory, I knew that he had successfully joined the company. I was just worried about whether he had been wronged.

"It went smoothly. Director Zhang is very enthusiastic and personally helped me with the job application. And our section chief, my master, is also very nice! By the way, the factory also made me a regular employee with a salary of 42 yuan!" Li Guohua said with a smile

The reason why he came back today wearing his newly issued work clothes was to tell everyone in the courtyard that he had recovered from his illness and was back to work.

Starting today, two more people from Lao Li's family will be working. Don't look down on them.

"Woo woo, second brother, you have more than enough salary to spend now, so remember to buy me White Rabbit!" Camellia shook Li Guohua's hand and said coquettishly

After hearing that Li Guohua's salary had increased, but was still 42 yuan, she completely forgot what she had just said and now started talking about her White Rabbit cigarettes again.