Siheyuan: Bringing Warehouses to 1959

For ordinary people, the Spring Festival is the most important of all festivals.

Nowadays, people's lives are getting better year by year. At least they can eat meat and make dumplings during the Chinese New Year. Life is not as hard as in the past two years.

As long as they have enough food, clothing and other necessities, the people today do not have too many complaints. They have not yet developed to the point where they have very strong spiritual needs.

To put it bluntly, it is about solving the problem of food and clothing.

After the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, the festive atmosphere becomes stronger. Every household is busy carrying New Year's goods home, as well as benefits distributed by the units.

This is usually the time to compare with others, and people are looking at how much meat and flour so and so bought, who got the rare White Rabbit milk candy, etc.

Often at this time, whoever has some rare things can become a standout in the compound.

In the courtyard, and even in the entire Nanluoguxiang, pork, flour, sugar and the like are no longer popular items this year. Everyone is talking about the Zeng family's cart of rare things.

At the entrance of the courtyard, several guys who were acquaintances of the Zeng family were walking together.

"I heard that the cigarettes Zeng Wangcai brought back were called...something called Marlboro, which no one had ever seen before."

"Look at your lack of ability, you only want two cigarettes?"

"I want to try that coffee. I heard that it is what foreigners drink every day..."

"It's inappropriate for us to go there empty-handed, isn't it?"

"If there's anything inappropriate, we can just go and congratulate him. Can he really kick us out?"

"That being said, there was no notification on the street about Zeng Wangcai's matter."

"Hey, what notice are you waiting for? I heard that the street has already... Hey, look, Director Zhang from the street."

A few people wanted to take advantage of the situation and get a cigarette that Zeng Wangcai's family provided as a reward for his guests, but they missed the chance because the people on the street got there before them.

It’s been quite a while since Xiaobao came back, it’s time to get the results.

This time, Director Zhang received a definite order and brought people to the courtyard to announce the identification of Zeng Wangcai.

In the central courtyard, in front of Sha Zhu's house, the small square table was moved out again.

Director Zhang and two staff members from the street were all standing. Three uncles, Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, were also standing. Each of them was holding a steaming teacup in his hand.

Not all people had arrived yet, because the notice was given at the last minute, and people from every household were going out, some carrying long benches, some carrying square stools, and some carrying small stools.

Although the weather was cold, everyone's hearts were very warm, because everyone knew that Zeng Wangcai's matter could be settled this time.

"Ahem, everyone, please be quiet." Yi Zhonghai was experienced and knew that almost everyone had arrived by just looking at the crowd. "I'm calling you all to an impromptu meeting today because I have a happy announcement. Now, please let Director Zhang from the Subdistrict Office say a few words. Welcome everyone!"

"No need to applaud, just a few words!" Director Zhang put down his teacup and said with a smile, "Last time, we stopped because of some disagreements about Comrade Zeng Wangcai's identification. Later, many rumors spread... Let me make it clear that none of them are right...

"It is now confirmed that Comrade Zeng Wangcai has been recognized as a special-grade combat hero..."

"Wow, a special combat hero, this is amazing."

"I remember that when we were fighting the US more than ten years ago, there were special combat heroes, but there have been no more since then."

"Amazing, this honor is so amazing..."

"..."

Before Director Zhang could finish speaking, the people in the courtyard started to buzz with discussion.

What is the concept of a super combat hero?

Up to now, there are only two-digit people who can get this title, and the number of people who are still alive...there is no need to count them.

This is the ceiling of personal honor.

The hidden attributes of this title can prove the color of Zeng Wangcai's heart, so the rumors from the past few days were refuted with this title.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong looked at each other and hid their hatred for Zeng Wangcai deeply in their hearts.

It's impossible to defeat him. It's absolutely impossible to defeat him. He's a top-class combat hero. Let alone his other strengths, just this title alone is enough to make it difficult to defeat him.

Therefore, Yi Zhonghai felt that as long as he could not find a way to break through Zeng Wangcai's biggest and strongest shield, he would just be a coward and maintain good relations with the Zeng family.

Neither of them is stupid, especially Yi Zhonghai, they both know the importance of preserving themselves. If they lose themselves, how can they take revenge in the future?

With this change in thinking, Yi Zhonghai was the first to smile and applaud: "Comrades, this is the biggest happy event in the history of our courtyard. This is no longer just a happy event for one family..."

"Director Zeng, you have to treat us."

"That's right, your Wangcai is so successful, we have to treat us."

"Please treat me, please treat me..."

Faced with everyone's calls for a treat, Zeng Youqian felt extremely proud at this moment.

My son, a top-class combat hero, is still alive. What happiness could be greater than this?

He felt that there was nothing wrong with inviting all the neighbors in the courtyard, and it would be fine as it would bring honor to the family...

He was about to express his opinion when Director Zhang put his hands on him and said, "Stop making a fuss. Their money didn't come from the wind. Why should I treat them? If you really want to treat me, you have to wait until I finish my words and the meeting is over."

"Stop making a fuss and be quiet!" Yi Zhonghai helped maintain order.

The scene became quiet, allowing Director Zhang to continue his work.

She said loudly: "On the battlefield, Comrade Zeng Wangcai's achievements cannot be made public, but Zeng Wangcai's contributions are far more than those on the battlefield. First, Zeng Wangcai found valuable raw materials for the garment factory on Jiangdao Island. With these raw materials, the garment factory can create more foreign exchange...

"Second, Zeng Wangcai donated two cars to the garment factory. I believe everyone has seen them...

"Third, Zeng Wangcai proposed to build an automobile company with foreign capital, including a factory to produce automobiles. The relevant departments are studying and implementing it. I believe that we will have our own cars soon..."

Director Zhang talked about three contributions, but no one has ever heard of the last two.

Ordinary families are struggling to get their first bicycle in the family, while others are starting to donate cars, how can you compare?

Unlike the previous discussion, this time after Director Zhang finished speaking, the yard fell into complete silence, completely unable to digest the news.

But Director Zhang hadn't finished her words yet. She continued, "Although we are still studying the details of establishing a car company, it's basically not a big problem. After the inspection team goes to Jiangdao... it should be finalized..."

Why did Director Zhang talk about the inspection team here? This is because she was considering the Zeng family.

Although the candidates who will go have not been determined, one thing is certain: Zeng Youqian and his wife will not go.

Referring to the previous chaos, Director Zhang spoke out first to avoid rumors that someone was worried that Zeng Youqian would run away.

This inspection team is the biggest bomb today.