Siheyuan: Smiling at the Birds

Dingjia, No. 45, Chaoyang District.

Ding Qiunan's father, Ding Yuanshan, looked at his daughter Ding Qiunan and said, "Qiunan, don't make any excessive demands when you go to their place today. Yan Bugui is right. Section Chief Li has a good family background and is still a cadre of the steel mill. He is still young. This is your first time meeting him, so you must leave a good impression on him."

Ding's mother sighed. She knew her daughter well. She always thought about unrealistic things. Now because of her family's poor background, her family would not be given any school places, but her daughter would never give up.

Ding Qiunan looked at her parents and nodded reluctantly. She had her own dreams and aspirations. She didn't want to just get married and then take care of her husband and children and live a dull life.

Ding Qiunan also knew that her family had a bad reputation because of some things that happened before liberation, but she had worked hard for so many years, and now she was just getting married in such a confused way, and she was still unwilling in her heart.

Perhaps he could see what was on his daughter's mind, so Ding Yuanshan tried to persuade her earnestly: "Qiu Nan, I know what you are thinking, but you have to learn to accept the reality. Besides, it's hard to find a family like this. If you miss this opportunity, I'm afraid you will regret it for the rest of your life."

Ding Qiunan said with red eyes: "I know, Dad, Mom, I will go to Nanluoguxiang later, don't worry, I will be fine."

Mother Ding also cried a little: "My daughter, the world is different now. Your father and I can't help you. Your father and I have selfish motives this time. We hope to use the relationship of Section Chief Li to fight for your father's status."

Ding Yuanshan sighed and said, "Qiu Nan, the instructor Yan Bugui said that Section Chief Li is the descendant of a martyr, and he is a combat hero himself. He seems to have a backer, and his looks are impeccable. It's not an injustice for you to have him as a match. Well, Qiu Nan, it's almost time, you can go directly."

Mother Ding also stood up and said, "Qiu Nan, I'll walk with you for a while."

Ding Qiunan nodded and said, "Dad, then I'll let Mom walk with me for a while."

Ding Yuanshan nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Courtyard No. 95, Nanluogu Lane.

Li Tianyou was lying in his home. It was his first blind date in his life. He had an inexplicable feeling in his heart. He felt a little nervous and a little excited. Anyway, it was an indescribable feeling.

Li Tianyou looked at the Shanghai watch on his wrist. It was already 11 o'clock and he didn't know if anyone had arrived.

Ding Qiunan and her mother came to Nanluoguxiang. While helping Ding Qiunan to put on her clothes, her mother said, "My daughter, please calm down. If you fail this time, you will have to go to that machine repair factory after the Chinese New Year. The working environment and treatment of a branch factory cannot be compared with the main factory. There are more opportunities in the main factory. It is said that it is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. But only when you become the tail of a phoenix can you have the opportunity to become the head of a phoenix. Don't be willful anymore."

Ding Qiunan nodded and said, "Mom, go back. I know what to do."

Ding Qiunan looked at his mother. Although he felt sorry for her, he was unwilling to give in because of the desire in his heart.

Mother Ding walked away, looking back every step of the way.

Ding Qiunan stood in front of the gate of Courtyard No. 95, took a deep breath, and stepped into Courtyard No. 95.

As soon as Ding Qiunan entered the courtyard, Yan Bugui saw her and immediately said with a smile: "Dr. Ding's daughter Ding Qiunan, right? We met yesterday afternoon."

Ding Qiunan nodded, forced a smile and said, "Hello, Teacher Yan, I am Ding Qiunan."

Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Haha, OK, Qiunan, you go in first. I'll ask someone to call Section Chief Li." Then he welcomed Ding Qiunan into the house. After Ding Qiunan sat down, Yan Bugui poured Ding Qiunan a glass of water and said, "Qiunan, it's a bit cold today. Have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."

Ding Qiunan took the cup of water and said, "Thank you, Teacher Yan." It was indeed quite cold, so Ding Qiunan didn't hesitate.

Yan Bugui said with a smile: "Qiu Nan, don't be so polite. I will ask someone to call Tianyou. Oh, by the way, Tianyou is Section Chief Li." Then he asked Yan Jiefang to go to the backyard to call Li Tianyou.

The entire courtyard of No. 95 was filled with whispers about Ding Qiunan's arrival. Although it was noon, Yi Zhonghai still came back, not for any other reason, but because he wanted to take the deaf old lady to the steel mill to discuss the matter of Sha Zhu stealing chickens from the factory.

Yi Zhonghai felt uncomfortable when he thought about the way Director Yang looked at him.

Qin Huairu also got her meal and returned to the courtyard. After paying compensation to Xu Damao in the morning, Qin Huairu also took Banggeng back. However, Jia Zhang was still being held in the police station, saying that she had to wait for the results of the street office's handling.

Qin Huairu was happy that she failed to bring Jia Zhang back. After all, who would want to be a younger brother when you can be the boss?

In the morning at the police station, Jia Zhang looked at Qin Huairu and said, "Qin Huairu, I tell you, don't have those little thoughts. The uncle will definitely find a way to let me return to the courtyard, so you should put away those inappropriate thoughts."

Yi Zhonghai looked at Jia Zhang and sighed, saying, "Okay, sister-in-law, wait a few days, and I will discuss it with the deaf old lady."

Jia Zhang stared at Yi Zhonghai with her triangular eyes and said: "Yi Zhonghai, I know your little thoughts. You'd better let me go back to the courtyard as soon as possible, otherwise... Humph."

After hearing what Jia Zhang said, Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Sister-in-law, don't say this is useless. I know how to do it."

Qin Huairu narrowed her eyes and secretly decided in her heart that no matter what she said, she would not let Jia Zhang return to Siheyuan. Qin Huairu already had a plan on how to prevent Jia Zhang from returning to Siheyuan.

Because his work has always been controlled by Yi Zhonghai and his life has always been controlled by Jia Zhangshi, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to completely gain freedom.

When Qin Huairu returned to the courtyard, she heard that Yan Bugui seemed to have introduced a blind date to Li Tianyou, and the person had already arrived and was at Yan Bugui's house.

After hearing this, Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat and she thought that she had to act as soon as possible.

After listening to Yan Bugui introducing the blind date to Li Tianyou, Yi Zhonghai narrowed his eyes slightly, but soon calmed down. Because he had to bring Jia Zhang back to the courtyard as soon as possible, he could not offend Li Tianyou. Whether Jia Zhang could come back depended entirely on Li Tianyou.

Xu Damao was also at home at noon today. He said with a smile: "Ezi, Section Chief Li wants to go on a blind date. If it works out, I will go find Sha Zhu and ask him why he still can't get married. Haha."

Lou Xiao'e seemed nonchalant about Xu Damao's words, thinking, is Section Chief Li getting married? Thinking of this, she also looked towards Li Tianyou's house in the backyard.

At Sha Zhu's house, He Yushui also said, "Brother, look, Section Chief Li is going on a blind date, you should also work hard. Forget Sister Qin, didn't she say she wanted to introduce you to her cousin? Go ask her after dinner."

Hearing this, Sha Zhu looked unhappy and said, "After you finish your meal, go to school quickly. Don't worry about my affairs."

He Yushui said: "Brother, I'm not leaving today. Please accompany me to meet Section Chief Li in the afternoon."

Sha Zhu curled his lips and said nothing. Regarding what Li Tianyou said to him yesterday, Sha Zhu also wanted to hear more about what Li Tianyou knew.

At Liu Haizhong's house, the second aunt looked at Liu Guangtian and said, "I was wondering why this stingy old Yan kept going to Section Chief Li's house. It turns out he was introducing him to a blind date."

After hearing this, Liu Guangtian rolled his eyes and said, "Mom, fry me an egg."

The second aunt rolled her eyes and said, "Eggs are for your father to nourish his body. You don't do any heavy work, so why should you eat eggs?" After that, she ignored Liu Guangtian.

At Yi Zhonghai's house, Aunt Gao said, "Old Yi, after dinner you are going to the factory with the deaf old lady?"

Yi Zhonghai took a bite of the steamed bread made of two-grain flour and said, "Well, after dinner, I went to the factory with the old lady."

The aunt said: "Should we still care about Jia Zhang's affairs?"

Yi Zhonghai swallowed the steamed bread in his mouth and said: "Don't ask about this matter, I will find a way."

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, the aunt sighed and stopped asking questions.

In the backyard of Li Tianyou's house, Yan Jiefang came to the door of Li Tianyou's house and shouted: "Section Chief Li, Section Chief Li."

Li Tianyou opened the door and said with a smile: "Jiefang, are the people here?"

Yan Jiefang said with a smile: "Yes, they are here, Chief Li, my father asked me to call you over."

Li Tianyou smiled and said, "Liberation, let's go."

Along the way, they congratulated Li Tianyou, and Li Tianyou thanked them one by one with a smile.

Arriving at Yan Bugui's house in the front yard, Li Tianyou saw Ding Qiunan sitting there as soon as he entered the door. She was more beautiful and charming than in movies and TV dramas. She looked very quiet. Seeing Li Tianyou coming, Ding Qiunan, who was sitting originally, stood up stiffly.

While Li Tianyou was looking at Ding Qiunan, Ding Qiunan was also secretly looking at Li Tianyou.

In Li Tianyou's eyes, Ding Qiunan's face was like a silver plate, her eyes were like apricots, her lips were red without any makeup, and her eyebrows were green without any painting. She also had a bookish air and was graceful. She was very good and in line with his aesthetic taste.

In Ding Qiunan's eyes, Li Tianyou was tall, handsome, and his face was like a sculpture with distinct features and angular features. He looked unruly, but the brilliance in his eyes made people dare not underestimate him. He had thick black hair and a pair of slender peach blossom eyes under his sword-like eyebrows, full of passion, which could easily make people fall in love with him. His high nose and red lips of moderate thickness were now showing a dazzling smile.

Ding Qiunan was actually fascinated for a moment. Seeing Ding Qiunan staring at Li Tianyou, Yan Bugui said with a smile: "Qiunan, I didn't lie to you, Tianyou, but you can't find him even with a lantern."

Upon hearing this, Ding Qiunan blushed, lowered her head and hummed softly.

Li Tianyou also smiled and said: "Hello Comrade Ding Qiunan, I am Li Tianyou, the head of the purchasing department of the Third Steel Rolling Plant."

Ding Qiunan whispered: "Yes, I know. Teacher Yan told me so."

Yan Bugui looked at Li Tianyou and Ding Qiunan and said with a smile: "Tianyou, Qiunan, both of you should stop standing. Sit down and talk."

Time passed quickly. After the third aunt prepared the meal, she asked everyone to take their seats. Ding Qiunan swallowed his saliva when looking at the food on the table. It was too sumptuous.

Chicken, fish, beef, pork, these things are in short supply now.

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "Qiu Nan, these are all brought by Tianyou. Tianyou is the head of the purchasing department, and he has no shortage of food and drink. Marrying Tianyou will bring you endless happiness."

After listening to this, Ding Qiunan glanced at Li Tianyou and nodded.