Siheyuan: Smiling at the Birds

After Li Tianyou and Gao Meiyu finished their dinner, they listened to each other's conversation.

Li Tianyou stood up, walked to the window and looked out.

The night is very quiet. Compared with the hustle and bustle of later generations, the current city of Beijing makes people feel more comfortable.

There is no such suffocating pressure in life, although people and the country are indeed very poor nowadays.

But the unity and solidarity of the people are something that people in later generations will never be able to experience.

Seeing Li Tianyou with a worried look on his face, Gao Meiyu also stopped talking and walked over to hug Li Tianyou's back and said: "Brother Tianyou, what's wrong with you?"

Li Tianyou turned around and said with a smile: "Nothing, I just feel that our country is too poor."

Gao Meiyu nodded when she heard this. For people of this era, belief in the country is above everything else.

Gao Meiyu looked at Li Tianyou and said softly: "Brother Tianyou, don't think about it. Didn't you say that our country will get better soon?"

Li Tianyou smiled and touched Gao Meiyu's head and said: "Yu'er is right, our country will get better soon. Yu'er, we must also work hard for the next generation of our country."

Having said that, he ignored Gao Meiyu's screams, picked her up and walked towards the inner room.

The weather was getting colder, but the workers were still enthusiastic and got up early.

In the coldest days of December, the whole city is cold, but the people's hearts are warm.

People are all passionate about serving the country wholeheartedly.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, the sky was still dark, without a trace of light.

Li Tianyou got up and went to his personal space to use the toilet and wash up.

Although there is now a bathroom in the East Courtyard, Li Tianyou still prefers to go to his own personal space.

Li Tianyou looked at Gao Meiyu on the bed and said with a smile: "Sleep a little longer, I'm going to work."

Gao Meiyu is now a lot bolder, with half of her body exposed, revealing a lot of her beauty.

Gao Meiyu raised her eyebrows charmingly and said in a slightly provocative tone: "Brother Tianyou, eat less game. Don't eat too much game. The food at home won't be enough to feed you."

Li Tianyou complained in his heart that you really can't believe a single word a woman says.

Li Tianyou said helplessly: "You didn't beg for mercy that time, and you dared to provoke me. I will deal with you tonight."

Li Tianyou left home under Gao Meiyu's resentful gaze.

When the middle court's Sha Zhu saw Qin Huairu, he also walked over with a smile and said, "Sister Qin."

Qin Huairu frowned as she looked at Sha Zhu, not knowing what Sha Zhu wanted to talk to her about, but she still smiled and said, "Zhu Zi, what's the matter?"

Sha Zhu scratched his head and said, "Sister Qin, wasn't your cousin disturbed by Xu Damao's grandson last time? I want you to explain it to your cousin again."

Qin Huairu understood what Sha Zhu meant when she heard this.

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Zhu Zi, I will go back to the countryside this afternoon to talk to my cousin."

Sha Zhu was delighted when he heard this, but he still said, "Today is Monday, isn't Sister Qin going to work this afternoon?"

Qin Huairu smiled and waved her hands, saying, "It's okay, I'll just tell Section Chief Li."

Sha Zhu smiled and said, "That's great, I'll trouble Sister Qin then."

Qin Huairu has already made up her mind, and it depends on how Li Tianyou arranges this matter.

At 8 o'clock, Li Tianyou arrived at the factory conference room punctually. Looking at this group of leading cadres who seemed to be joking, Li Tianyou felt helpless. He didn't know whether people in later generations would be envious when they saw such a meeting.

Li Tianyou spent the more than one-hour meeting as if he was listening to a foreign language.

After the meeting, Director Yang took Li Tianyou by the hand and said, "Tianyou, Secretary Yin has already prepared the yellow croakers you requested. It's up to you when to go get them or wait until the supplies are brought back."

Li Tianyou thought for a moment and said, "Let's wait until the supplies are brought back. After all, there are so many yellow croakers, and if something unexpected happens, I won't be able to explain it to everyone, so let's bring the supplies back first."

Director Yang nodded and said, "But, with so many supplies, if we don't pay them in advance, what will we do if they don't give us any in the end?"

Li Tianyou frowned when he heard this, and thought to himself, the supplies are in my space, there is no need to make so many troubles, I just don't want to be bothered by you guys after I accept the yellow croaker now.

Li Tianyou looked at Director Yang and said, "Director Yang, if I give him the yellow croaker in advance, what if they run away? What if the price of materials goes up after they receive the money? Will you, Director Yang, go and explain to Secretary Yin? Director Yang, you just need to prepare the money for the materials, and I will arrange the rest, okay?"

Director Yang was stunned when he heard this, then he smiled awkwardly and said, "Tianyou, you are right, I was too anxious."

Li Tianyou said: "Director Yang, rest assured. I will not forget what I promised. I will go to get the materials when the year is coming to an end. I have already made arrangements with them, so Director Yang can tell Secretary Yin without any worries."

After hearing this, Director Yang smiled and said, "Well, Tianyou, you can come to me anytime to take the yellow croaker."

After Li Tianyou and Director Yang separated, Li Huaide approached Li Tianyou.

Looking at Li Huaide, Li Tianyou smiled and said, "Brother Li, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Li Huaide chuckled and said, "Tianyou, what does Director Yang want to see you for?"

Li Tianyou smiled and said, "Supplies for the workers during the Chinese New Year."

Li Huaide was shocked when he heard this and exclaimed: "Tianyou, is it true?"

Li Tianyou frowned and asked, "Brother Li, what's the rumor?"

Li Huaide looked around and moved closer to Li Tianyou and said, "It's said that workers will be given one pound of meat and ten pounds of flour during the Chinese New Year. Brother Tianyou, don't you know?"

Li Tianyou nodded and said: "It's not a rumor, it's true."

After hearing what Li Tianyou said, Li Huaide was shocked and said, "Tianyou, are you saying this is true?"

Li Tianyou nodded and said, "Yes, it's true, Brother Li, don't make a fuss."

Li Huaide looked at Li Tianyou as if he was looking at a monster and said, "There are over 10 people in the factory. If each person has 50 kilograms of flour, it will take at least tons, Tianyou."

Li Tianyou smiled and said, "Brother Li, don't make a fuss. We can get it back."

Li Huaide nodded and said: "Tianyou, you are really not an ordinary person! You can actually bring back so many supplies in this day and age."

Li Tianyou smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Li, is there anything else? If not, I have to go back to the purchasing department."

After hearing this, Li Huaide took out a piece of paper from his inner pocket and handed it to Li Tianyou, saying, "Tianyou, this time you go and get this week's supplies, see if you can get these things back."

Li Tianyou took the paper from Li Huaide, glanced at it and said, "No problem, Brother Li."

After separating from Li Huaide, Li Tianyou laughed. This Li Huaide was really interesting. Whether it was lipstick or soap and other things, this Li Huaide really knew how to cater to people's preferences!

Li Tianyou returned to the office and Qin Huairu followed him in, but the door was not closed because Fang Xinlan came to work today.

Looking at Qin Huairu who followed Li Tianyou into the office, Fang Xinlan frowned, wondering why Qin Huairu always liked to run to the section chief's office for no reason.

Li Tianyou looked at Qin Huairu who followed him in and said with a smile: "Sister Qin, what's the matter?"

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Chief Li, I have something to do this afternoon, so I want to ask you for leave."

After hearing this, Li Tianyou said: "Well, OK, approved."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "Chief Li, don't you want to ask?"

Li Tianyou leaned back in his chair, pouted and looked at Qin Huairu. The look in his eyes seemed to indicate that he was looking for trouble.

Qin Huairu looked at Li Tianyou who was in a bad mood and laughed: "It was Shazhu. He wanted me to find Jingru and explain the matter of Xu Damao to her."

Li Tianyou laughed when he heard this. If he remembered correctly, the time Qin Jingru came to the Siheyuan was when Xu Damao took Qin Jingru to eat roast duck.

Li Tianyou vaguely remembered that this was the beginning of Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's divorce.

Li Tianyou looked at Qin Huairu and said, "Sister Qin, please close the door."

Qin Huairu frowned when she heard this, but she still closed the door and did not lock it.

Hearing the door being closed, Fang Xinlan stretched her neck to look towards the office, curious as to why the door was closed.

After Qin Huairu closed the door, she looked at Li Tianyou and whispered, "Chief Li, what do you want me to do this time?"

Li Tianyou waved his hand and said, "Sister Qin, just tell your cousin the truth, you don't have to do anything else."

Qin Huairu frowned and said, "Chief Li, no other arrangements?"

Li Tianyou smiled and looked at Qin Huairu playfully: "We don't need to do anything, Xu Damao will jump out by himself."

Qin Huairu nodded when she heard this. Yes, last time Xu Damao was severely punished by Sha Zhu because of Qin Jingru. This time Xu Damao will definitely come forward on his own.

Qin Huairu nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go early and come back early this afternoon."

Li Tianyou waved his hand and said: "Well, you should go out first. It's not good to stay here for too long."

Qin Huairu nodded and left Li Tianyou's office.

Li Tianyou went directly back to the courtyard at noon. Li Tianyou had a plan in mind. You know, in the past few years, many people sold the old items left by their ancestors. There was no other way. They were too poor to have food and were hungry. Therefore, a great amount of cultural relics were lost in the country in the past few years.

Although Li Tianyou is not a saint and wants to help the country keep these cultural relics in the country, he also wants to buy as many old items as possible, even if he can open a museum in the future or leave them to his descendants, it is always a guarantee.

Li Tianyou chose for a long time and finally chose Liu Guangtian, not for any other reason, but because Liu Guangtian's favorability towards him was 70 points.

Moreover, Liu Guangtian is a native of Beijing, and most importantly, he is obedient. Li Tianyou likes obedient people. There is no need to communicate or explain anything. I say, and you listen. You do what I tell you to do. You should know that if you work for me, you have to listen to me, Li Tianyou. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a waste of time to support you?

When Li Tianyou returned to the courtyard, Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Tianyou, you came back early today!"

Li Tianyou looked at Yan Bugui and said with a smile: "Uncle, what happened today that makes you so happy?"

Yan Bugui glanced around and whispered, "Tianyou, Lao Yi has gone to the countryside to find a wife for Sha Zhu."

Li Tianyou was stunned when he heard this, and his brows furrowed. What was Yi Zhonghai up to? He actually went to the countryside to find a wife for Sha Zhu?

Li Tianyou felt that it was not that simple. If he guessed correctly, Yi Zhonghai probably really intended to make Sha Zhu a living turtle.

(A reader gave Zidong suggestions on how to make the male protagonist weather the storm. Zidong would like to thank you here. The outline is perfect. Despite the accident of Qin Huairu, I didn’t expect so many readers to like the character of Qin Huairu. Zidong took a closer look and found that the Qin Huairu created by Zidong is worthy of everyone’s love. For those who cannot accept it, Zidong can only say sorry.)