Siheyuan: I'm not happy, don't even think about having a good life

Seeing the looks on Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai's faces, Hong Guan's eyes rolled and he understood. Liu Haizhong must have heard the rumors as well. Yi Zhonghai happened to come out of the deaf old lady's house and the two bumped into each other.

"Hey, Uncle One, Uncle Two, what is this, a fighting cock?"

"Hong Guan, please speak a fair word. You have heard what happened in the factory, right? Do you think Lao Yi should give me an explanation?"

Yi Zhonghai snorted coldly, "I am also a victim. I don't know what happened, but someone wrote a book to slander me. I still want to explain. What explanation can I give you?"

After saying that, he glanced at Hong Guan. Neither he nor the deaf old lady were fools. Yi Zhonghai alone might not have reacted yet, but with the deaf old lady, she would definitely guess that it was him who did it.

"I've heard a little bit about this. When Sha Zhu started the fight today, I was eating in the cafeteria. To be honest, it really has nothing to do with Uncle Yi. Uncle Er, it's a bit unreasonable for you to explain to Uncle Yi."

Hearing Hong Guan's words, Yi Zhonghai was a little surprised, but still nodded. Liu Haizhong was about to say something when Hong Guan continued, "But, you two have been old neighbors for many years, and you are also the eldest and second uncles in the courtyard.

You are the moral role models and leaders of our courtyard. If you two quarrel over some suspicions, how will the other people in the courtyard cope with it? Don't you think so? "

Yi Zhonghai nodded subconsciously, "That's right!"

"Look, the first uncle agrees with what I said. For the sake of stability and unity in the hospital, and to prove my innocence, I will say one sentence, and the first uncle will say one sentence. Let's swear an oath to reassure the second uncle. Do you think it's okay?"

Liu Haizhong looked at Yi Zhonghai, waiting for his reply. Other people in the backyard, including the deaf old lady, were standing near the window, waiting for Yi Zhonghai to speak, which put him in a difficult position.

"Okay, I haven't done it, so of course I'm not afraid. For the sake of stability and unity in the hospital, I'm willing to swear!"

Hong Guan clapped his hands and shouted "Okay!" This scared Yi Zhonghai and he immediately had a bad premonition!

But Hong Guan didn't intend to give him a chance to retreat. "Uncle, I'll say one sentence and you just follow it!

I, Yi Zhonghai, hereby swear that the relationship between me and Liu Haizhong’s wife and two children is nothing more than that of neighbors.

If I tell even a single lie, I will have my butt rotten every day, my wife will cheat on me, I will be a penniless person for the rest of my life, no one will see me off when I die, I will be buried in a random graveyard, my body will be dragged out and eaten by wild dogs, and the remaining bones will be thrown into a toilet, leaving a stinking mark for ten thousand years, and I will never be able to turn over a new leaf in my lifetime.

It was fine at the beginning, Hong Guan said something and Yi Zhonghai said something, but as soon as he said even a lie, Yi Zhonghai's face changed like a revolving lantern.

Liu Haizhong’s wife and children really have nothing to do with me, but what Hong Guan said is so disgusting. They are all the things I hate the most. Moreover, they can’t rest in peace even after death. They are so vicious!

After saying the last sentence, Yi Zhonghai's face was already dark. "Humph, I've also sworn it, Lao Liu, this matter ends here. If you continue to make trouble, don't blame me for turning hostile!"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai being humiliated, Liu Haizhong almost laughed to death in his heart, and the expression on his face could not be suppressed. "Old Yi, look at what happened. I believed in you, but why bother? It's really unnecessary. Don't I know your character?

It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. If I hear someone making up rumors about you in the future, I will never forgive him. You should go home and have dinner soon. I think Auntie has already prepared dinner."

Yi Zhonghai saw Liu Haizhong's expression, how could he not know what he was thinking, but he couldn't say much because he couldn't hit someone who smiled at him. He could only snort coldly at Hong Guan and leave quickly. If he stayed, he would just be treated like a monkey!

After Yi Zhonghai left, Liu Haizhong pulled Hong Guan over and walked to the door of his house without turning around. "Hong Guan, thank you so much for today. It was really enjoyable. I have never seen Old Yi so frustrated. You are amazing!"

"Haha, you're too polite. It's his fault that he always makes things difficult for me. If I don't teach him a lesson, he really thinks he can cover the sky with one hand in the courtyard!"

"Yes, that's very well said. Old Yi talks about democracy but always likes to act like a feudal patriarch. Let's work together to achieve true freedom and democracy."

Hong Guan was speechless. Aren't you uneducated? How come you know about freedom and democracy and speak so eloquently? Do you want to take the postgraduate entrance examination?

"Okay, no problem. I have something else to do today. Second Uncle, you should go home and have dinner. You've worked all day, so you should have a good rest. Let's talk later!"

"Okay, then it's a deal. From now on, we're all in this together!"

Hong Guan nodded, turned around and walked towards Xu Damao's house. God damn, you are all on the same rope, you are just ATMs for my emotional value. It's impossible, forever, to be on the same line with me!

Passing by the window of the deaf old lady's house, Hong Guan saw the deaf old lady standing at the window, looking at him with ill intentions, which made him alert. He must not be careless. The deaf old lady, who came from the old society, was not a good person!

Especially since she was an old lady with bound feet. In the old society, such a person was not considered an ordinary person, because ordinary people had to work, and those with bound feet could not work!

Damn it, it would be great if there was a sign-in system, but why did they give me an emotion value system? Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many plots. They should have been sent in or away long ago, and the courtyard would have been peaceful.

The problem is that the extra residents can’t give much emotional value, they are all in single digits. If you want more emotional value, you can only rely on those with names and surnames, which is really painful!

As soon as they reached the door of Xu Damao's house, Xu Damao opened the door and let Hong Guan in. He couldn't help but smile, "Hong Guan, you are really awesome. Yi Zhonghai's face was so black with anger just now. Awesome!"

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Yi Zhonghai asked for it. Take these peanuts and fry them in a pan. You can have some with your wine later!"

Xu Damao took it, opened it and looked at it. "Oh my god, you spent a lot of money on this. You used a lot of oil to make these peanuts!"

At this time, Xu Damao's father spoke up, "Okay, stop talking nonsense and go to the kitchen to help. I think Hong Guan is hungry too. Let's eat."

Old Xu led Hong Guan to sit at the table. Hong Guan rubbed the little head of Xu Damao's son, took out a candy, and put it into his mouth.

This is White Rabbit, real milk candy, not the kind made with condensed milk in later generations. It tastes really good. Xiao Xu ate the candy with his eyes narrowed. "Thank you, Uncle Hong!"

"Oh, good, you're really good! I'll give you another candy as a reward, but you have to eat it tomorrow. If you eat too much at once, be careful not to damage your teeth."

Hong Guan likes other people’s children very much because he doesn’t have to comfort them and once they start crying, he will leave without hesitation.

Soon four dishes and a soup were served. It was obvious that a lot of thought was put into the preparation. There was fried bacon with peppers, scrambled eggs with green onions, cucumber and potato slices, stir-fried kohlrabi, and kelp soup.

In that era, iodized salt had not yet been added, and many people suffered from kelp, so kelp became a hot commodity.

Xiao Xu picked up the chopsticks and was about to eat, but Sun Xiuying hit him with the chopsticks, "What are you doing? Your grandma and your dad haven't come to the table yet. Do you know the rules? Do you want to be beaten?"

At this time, Xu's mother came out. She and Old Xu both felt sorry for the child, but Sun Xiuying was still very prestigious, and since it was for the good of the child, they were too embarrassed to say anything!

Xu Damao just came out with some peanuts, and he tried to smooth things over with a smile, "Everyone, sit down, sit down, let's eat! Hong Guan, I'm telling you, this is because you're here. Normally, I want to eat bacon and eggs, but that's hard to get!"

"Haha, then you still benefited from me, don't you want to thank me?"

Before Xu Damao could say anything, Xiao Xu spoke up, "Thank you, Uncle Hong, the bacon is delicious!"

Everyone at the table started laughing. Xu Damao took out a bottle of Fenjiu, unscrewed it, and poured it for Lao Xu first, then for Hong Guan, and finally for himself.

They were all 4 liang cups, and only half of the cup was filled. Just when he wanted to get another bottle, Sun Xiuying glared at him. Xu Damao laughed dryly and said, "Hong Guan, you know how much I can drink, so I won't drink too much. Feel free to do as you please. If it's not enough, there's more!"

Hong Guan smiled secretly in his heart, it is true that there is always someone stronger than you. Not only is Sun Xiuying harsh in her words, she is also ruthless in her actions. Her family also has a background, and she has made Xu Damao completely obedient. In addition, she gave birth to a son for him, so she has the final say in the family!

Everyone started eating, and the three men took a sip from time to time. "Uncle Xu, you're back today, why didn't Fengling come back with you?"

"Hey, she graduated from high school. She wasn't good at studying and couldn't get into college, so I found her a job as a ticket seller in a theater. There was a movie showing in the theater today, so she didn't come with you. By the way, you haven't seen each other for a year or two, but she still mentioned you!"

"Oh, Eight Great Members, this is a good job. It's said that Uncle Xu has a wide network of contacts. I have to drink a sip!"

After saying that, he picked up the wine glass and drank the remaining half glass of wine in one gulp. It made the Xu father and son's teeth hurt. He drank so much!

Xu Damao quickly opened another bottle of Fenjiu and poured it for Hong Guan. While Sun Xiuying was not paying attention, he poured some for himself as well. He was the kind of person who loved wine, a typical person who loved both food and drinking!

Lao Xu also took a big sip, his face flushed, "I don't have any connections. Speaking of which, the person who helped Feng Ling arrange the job also had something to do with calling you here today!"

"Oh? What's going on?"

At this time, Xu Damao came to his senses, "Hong Guan, do you know what my mother used to do?"

Hong Guan laughed and said, "Da Mao, Auntie is here. If you don't know what I do, just ask directly. Ask me what I do!"

Everyone at the table couldn't help laughing. Xu Damao realized that he had been fooled. "Stop joking. I'm telling you something serious. My mother used to be a servant in Lou Bancheng's house. Did you know that?"

"You're talking about this, I know! Isn't it just to take care of little Ning An that you're not going to do it?"

"Yes, actually my dad used to work for Lou Bancheng's family, usually showing movies and running errands, but later he quit and was arranged by the Lou family to work as a projectionist at the steel mill. Fengling's job was actually arranged by the Lou family as well."

"I see. Then why are you looking for me? Is someone in the Lou family sick? Although I am the factory doctor of the steel mill, you know that I am only a half-baked doctor. I really don't have the ability to treat illnesses!"

"Brother Guan, you are my brother, can you please stop making trouble and talk about business! Dad, you should talk to Brother Guan, otherwise he will always tease me!"

Lao Xu nodded and took over the conversation, "Hong Guan, this is what happened. The Lou family is a large family, and Lou Bancheng's line is the direct descendant, with two sons and a daughter.

However, the eldest son disappeared before liberation, and the youngest son also disappeared not long after liberation, leaving only a daughter, the only child.

This daughter is eighteen years old this year. She is good-looking, fair-skinned, well-educated and is preparing to find a good family. A few days ago, when I went to Lou's house to show a movie, Lou Bancheng talked to me about this, and I mentioned you.

A few days ago, they came over to take a look. The youngest daughter of the Lou family also thinks you are good and wants to meet you. What do you think?"

Hong Guan did not answer immediately, pretending to think. Lou Xiao'e had been his target for a long time. If he had connections with the Lou family, he would have a way to go to Hong Kong. Now that she was delivered to his doorstep, it was of course the best. His purpose in taking a liking to him was also very obvious, that is, he had a good family background.

However, the disappearance of the two sons of the Lou family is just hearsay. Most likely, one of them ran away to Hong Kong, and the other may have gone abroad.

These big families never put all their eggs in one basket. Having multiple backup plans is their principle for doing things.

"Okay, but let me make this clear first. I am the only child in my family, so marrying into the family is out of the question. This is my bottom line."

Everyone laughed when they heard Hong Guan's answer. Lao Xu patted Hong Guan on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, the Lou family hasn't thought about it. Then I'll reply to the Lou family. When do you think it would be best for us to meet?"

"Just take a holiday this week. There are still a few days left. Don't be too hasty. It's not a good idea to rush things!"

"Okay, then let's do as you say. I'll say you're reliable and thoughtful!"

Xu Damao also said with a smile, "Brother Guan, when you marry Lou Bancheng's daughter, please take care of me. Their family has shares in the steel mill, and their words are still very effective."

Hong Guan looked at Xu Damao meaningfully. This might not be something that Old Xu or Xu's mother asked him to say, but some things had to be said openly to avoid any unpleasantness in the future.

"Da Mao, given our relationship, plus I'm familiar with Sister Sun, and Xiuying is no stranger either. I was the one who brought you two together. I'm going to tell you something from the bottom of my heart. Whether you can listen to me or not is up to you.

If you want to climb up the social ladder, don’t have any contact with the Lou family, and don’t let Uncle Xu and the others speak for you in front of the Lou family, otherwise you will suffer in the future.”

Lao Xu paused for a moment before taking out a cigarette and handing it to Hong Guan. "Hong Guan, I know you know a lot. Why do you say that?"

"Haha, it's very simple. Our Flower-Growing Family is a socialist country, and Lou Bancheng is a capitalist left over from the old society. This is inherently a conflict. If we get involved with the Lou family, it will be difficult once the policy changes."

Xu Damao didn't understand yet, but after Old Xu lit a cigarette, he nodded when he heard Hong Guan's words. He was a smart man and understood it immediately.