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Zhang Bo obviously didn't expect anyone to ask this question, and was a little speechless for a moment: "Maybe it's because there are three enthusiastic uncles here. They are responsible for coordination and help resolve conflicts."

Three enthusiastic uncles?

Wu Ming asked curiously: "Are they street workers?"

Uncle Zhang replied, "No, they were jointly elected by the residents. The eldest, Chen Zhonghua, is an eighth-level fitter, the second oldest, **, is a seventh-level forger, and the third oldest, Sun Jianguo, is a teacher at Red Star Primary School."

These names do sound important, but in an ordinary residential area, three uncles have to be elected to be in charge, and each of them is in charge of about a dozen households. This ratio is a bit high.

"What is the reputation of these three uncles in charge?"

Zhang Bo smiled and asked, "Are you worried that they will be bullied?"

"Not really. I just want to know if the neighbors here get along well. I'm not afraid myself, but I'm afraid Ling'er will be bullied."

"Don't worry, the three uncles are all very nice. They are also responsible for taking care of an old lady who is a five-guarantee household in the courtyard. Old Chen is a well-known good man who often helps others. For example, the deaf-mute old lady, Qin Huiru... um..." Uncle Zhang suddenly got stuck in the middle of his speech, and couldn't think of the third person to be helped for a long time.

Wu Ming's eyes widened. Lao Chen had only helped two people, but his reputation was so good. Wasn't it a bit exaggerated? In this era, unlike the later Internet era, money could buy fame. It was almost impossible for ordinary people to hype themselves.

Lao Chen, Lao Li, and Lao Sun are indeed the best in their respective fields and are worthy of such respect. However, what puzzles Wu Ming the most is that no leader intervened in this situation. Is there really something unique about Courtyard No. 45?

In order to avoid embarrassing Uncle Zhang, Wu Ming changed the subject: "Life is not easy nowadays. It is very rare for Old Chen to take care of two lonely elderly people."

Zhang Bo was even more embarrassed, and Wu Ming was also a little at a loss. She hurriedly explained: "Wu Ming, you misunderstood, Qin Huiru is not a lonely old woman. She is a young widow with a mother-in-law and three children."

Wu Ming was stunned. He thought it was natural to flatter someone, but he ended up flattering the horse. He was extremely embarrassed. "Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. It turns out that Old Chen can take care of a young man with his mother-in-law and three children. He is really more admirable."

Zhang Bo glanced at Wu Ming, which made him feel a little uneasy. "Wu Ming, why are you so careless? Qin Huiru is only 32 years old this year, and her children are all her own."

Wu Ming was completely dumbfounded. In this era, there was actually such a trend that a man was willing to take care of a widow with her mother-in-law and children, and he was not criticized but was praised as a role model by everyone. It was really amazing.

"It seems that Courtyard No. 45 is indeed outstanding and has been rated as a model courtyard many times."

Li Ming whispered to Xueqi, "Xueqi, be obedient. The money is for you, don't spend it carelessly. I promised to take good care of you and I won't waste your money. I have to tell you, this is the capital, the cost of living is very high."

Xueqi nodded thoughtfully in response.

When Li Ming raised his head, he found that there was a hint of anger in Director Zhang's eyes.

He hurriedly explained: "Auntie, I just want to understand clearly, I don't mean anything else."

Although Director Zhang had calmed down, his tone was still somewhat stern: "You just arrived in the capital, so it's only right for you to ask clearly. Do you have any other questions?"

Li Ming hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Auntie, can you help Xueqi and I move to another place?"

Director Zhang was obviously surprised: "Why do you suddenly want to change your residence? This is the best arrangement."

Seeing this, Li Ming said seriously: "Auntie, there is no need to be polite between us. I will tell you the truth. If there is anything wrong, please don't blame me."

Director Zhang nodded: "Okay, go ahead."

Li Ming thought for a moment and said, "Since this courtyard has been rated as a model courtyard, it must be very good in every aspect. There are also three managers on the three streets, and they obviously attach great importance to it. But we are not locals after all, and moving in rashly may cause some unnecessary discussions. I don't want to cause trouble for you."

The story behind this model courtyard is complicated, and ordinary people can't get involved at all. There are three housekeepers for more than 20 households. Either they have a deep background, or the situation inside the courtyard is chaotic. But no matter which situation, Li Ming doesn't want to get involved. He is just an outsider, there is no need to cause trouble for himself.

Director Zhang frowned when he heard what Li Ming said: "What do you mean by outsider? This is the new China, and everyone is the master. You are a soldier, what are you afraid of?"

Li Ming seemed a little helpless and could only find other excuses: "Aunt Zhang, if it was just me, I wouldn't be afraid of anything. But Xueqi is still young, I must be responsible for her safety, and I don't want to put her in such an environment."

Director Zhang frowned and said, "What do you mean by that environment? How can you draw such a conclusion if you haven't been there?"

"There are three uncles in charge for these twenty or so households. I think it might be a bit chaotic inside and I'm worried that it will affect Xueqi." Li Ming explained.

Director Zhang said angrily: "If there is really chaos, will we still grant them the title of model courtyards? Your household registration has been determined, and it is not easy to change it. You are young, why worry about it."

Xueqi was frightened by this conversation and grabbed the corner of Li Ming's clothes tightly.

Li Ming knew he couldn't get away with it, so he had to bite the bullet and follow Director Zhang to the courtyard. At the door, a skinny old man was wiping his bicycle. When he saw Director Zhang, he greeted him warmly: "Director, you're here, what's up?"

Director Zhang was obviously in a bad mood, and introduced them impatiently: "This is Yan Bugui, and this is your new neighbor Li Ming and his sister Xueqi. It turns out that the two rooms of the old Zhang family were allocated to them."

"Xiao Ming, this is Yan Bugui in front. He lives in the front and you guys live in the back." Director Zhang added.

Seeing that the other person was old, Li Ming politely called out, "Hello, Mr. Yan."

Xueqi also said, "Hello, Master Yan."

Yan Bugui's face was not very good, and he corrected: "I am the manager here, you can just call me Third Master."

Xueqi asked innocently, "Uncle Yan, is your last name San?"

Li Ming patted Xueqi on the head and apologized, "Xueqi is young, don't mind it."

Yan Bugui said he didn't care, but he was unhappy in his heart, thinking that Li Ming's address to him was a bit disrespectful. But he didn't say much, just replied calmly: "Then you should just call me Third Master."

Director Zhang saw that the atmosphere was not right, so he hurriedly took Li Ming and Xueqi away. On the way, they met another manager Yi Zhonghua and the fat Liu Haiyang. Although Yi Zhonghua seemed amiable, the unkind look he gave Li Ming and his sister made Li Ming feel uncomfortable. Liu Haiyang was eager to show off his achievements in front of Director Zhang, but he always failed to hit the point and was suppressed by Yi Zhonghua in secret.

Director Zhang asked impatiently: "Yi Zhonghua, what's going on?"

Yi Zhonghua looked around and said, "Director Wang, there is a special situation here. Let's go to my house and talk about it in detail."

"No need, let's talk about it here." Director Zhang said bluntly.

Everyone gathered around the Zhang family's house, and Yi Zhonghua finally explained the reason: "Huai Ru's family in our yard lives in poverty, and there are many people. After discussing it, we decided to give these two houses to her family, and we are going to apply to the street for approval."

Li Ming knew that this would involve the entire courtyard. Destroying public property is no small matter. If it is investigated, no one will be able to escape. Moreover, these people are so bold, aren't they afraid that they will be caught at night?

Without waiting for Wang Kun's response, Lao Yi stared at him with a sullen look on his face. Wang Kun felt Xiao Yu shivering and shrinking back beside him, and his anger gradually grew.

"Old Yi, what does Huai Ru's family situation have to do with me? Don't drag me into it! The house was allocated to me by **. If you are not satisfied, go and appeal to **. I have no objection. If you think you can make the decision for me, you really overestimate yourself." Wang Kun's words were cold and merciless.

"You..." Old Yi was furious, pointing at Wang Kun with trembling fingers. The residents around were in an uproar, as if they had seen something rare.

Director Wang frowned and rebuked Wang Kun, "Comrade Wang Kun, what did you say?"

"If I have been disrespectful, please forgive me, Director Wang. I once fought on the battlefield and refused to give up an inch of land. Although I have retired now, my determination remains unchanged. I was very polite to him just now."

What happened today was probably beyond the understanding of most people. Wang Kun was puzzled, why would someone occupy other people's property so openly?

Director Wang had a look of doubt on his face. He was obviously disappointed with this so-called advanced courtyard. The people present were more surprised by Wang Kun. They had never seen anyone dare to openly confront the courtyard.

Lao Yi said to Director Wang, "Director Wang, you can see that this person has a problem with his character and is not suitable to live in this courtyard. On behalf of everyone in the courtyard, we implore you to arrange another house for him. We do not welcome people who do not respect their elders in our courtyard."

Liu Er, who was always flattering, also agreed: "Director Wang, he is right. People like this should not stay here."

Director Wang's face was gloomy. "That's enough. The housing allocation is **'s business. It's not your turn to make decisions. Since ** gave the house to Wang Kun, he had his own considerations. You are all residents of the yard. What right do you have to evict others? This is a typical neighbor quarrel. In serious cases, it is ganging up. Do you want to **?"

Wang Kun saw that Liu Er, the most burly man, could hardly stand, and smiled gloatingly. But Lao Yi didn't seem to be afraid, and still insisted: "Director Wang, we are the managers of the courtyard and have the right to manage the affairs of the courtyard."

"Manager? Why have I never heard of you having such an identity?" Director Wang was furious.