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

The two of them went to Director Yang's office, one in front and one behind. Director Yang had smoked countless cigarettes in his office. The office was full of fog and mist. When he saw Hong Guan coming, he frowned unconsciously.

"Xiao Zhou, please go out first. I have something to discuss with Hong Guan alone."

"Okay, I'm in the office next door, you can call me anytime if you need anything!"

Hong Guan was secretly surprised. No wonder he was so arrogant. A secretary actually had her own office. That was amazing!

"Hong Guan, sit down!"

"Okay, thank you Director Yang!"

"Well, I used to know your father. He was a good comrade, but unfortunately he passed away too early. I haven't congratulated you yet. I heard that you got married, and your wife is Lou Bancheng's daughter. If your parents are still alive, they will definitely be very happy."

"Yes, the father of Xu Damao, our factory projectionist, introduced them to each other. They fell in love and got married."

"Well, not bad."

The two of them exchanged meaningless pleasantries. Hong Guan knew what Director Yang was going to say, but he just didn't say it. After grinding his teeth for twenty minutes, Director Yang finally couldn't take it anymore. He was in charge of production and had a lot of things to do every day.

"Hong Guan, I called you here this time because I have something to discuss with you. I heard that you and Yi Zhonghai, a seventh-level fitter, are from the same courtyard?"

Hearing Director Yang put the emphasis on the word "level seven", Hong Guan laughed inwardly, thinking that he was pointing at himself!

"Yes!"

Seeing the word "Hong Guan" was gone, Director Yang was a little choked up, but the arrow was on the string, so he could only continue to say "How is your relationship?"

"not good!"

Another two words, Director Yang got a little angry. "Hong Guan, you know that the people of the whole country are working hard to build the motherland. Our factory also has a heavy task. We need advanced workers. Some high-precision workpieces cannot be completed without them!"

"I know!"

"You!" Director Yang took a deep breath before continuing, "I know you don't get along with Yi Zhonghai, but our factory needs him. Can you please stop making trouble with him and let him focus on production?"

"Director Yang, I don't understand what you mean."

"What I mean is, can you please stop going against him? Just pretend that what happened yesterday never happened. Let Yi Zhonghai recover as soon as possible and don't delay the factory's production?!"

"Director Yang, what you mean is that when someone rides on my neck and shits, not only can I not let him get off, but I also have to open my mouth, right? And after that, I have to wipe his butt clean and say, 'Master, are you comfortable?'"

Director Yang's chest rose and fell violently, and his voice became several degrees higher. "You little comrade, you know very well that this is not what I meant. I just don't want to delay the factory's production tasks!"

"So? You want me to endure humiliation, not fight back, not talk back, and give them all the delicious food and useful things in my home?

Why? Because I'm a good person? Do good people deserve to be bullied? Since 21, countless people have fought bravely, sacrificed their lives and shed their blood to overthrow the three mountains.

My parents left me alone for the sake of the factory's property. Now you are telling me that I have to face injustice, compromise, tolerate and accommodate for the sake of the factory's tasks. I tell you, I can't do it. No one can force me to do it. It's impossible!

Besides, don't tell me that you don't know about Yi Zhonghai's trip to Pigeon City. When he had people spread rumors and slandered me, did I say anything? He was the one who was relentless and wanted to kill me. Don't tell me that you don't know what the consequences would be if I was convicted of having an affair!

Finally, Director Yang, let me remind you that your last name is Yang, not Cao. You need to make your position clear. You are standing up for someone who wants to establish a feudal patriarchal system in the courtyard and bully others. Are you worthy of those who trust you?"

Hong Guan's voice became louder and louder, and Director Yang's expression became more and more solemn. In the end, they were both sweating profusely. When Hong Guan finished, he punched the desk. With a bang, Director Yang fell directly into the chair and collapsed.

After about thirty seconds, Director Yang spoke with a hoarse voice, "Comrade Hong Guan, it's not as serious as you say. There's no need to make such a big deal out of it."

Hong Guan looked at Director Yang with a playful look, which made Director Yang feel uncomfortable. "Fortresses are always breached from the inside. You know whether it is that serious or not.

The deaf old lady asked you for help, right? Then you should know her background and how she got her status as a five-guarantee household. Think about your position and whether you should speak for them or not."

Seeing Director Yang’s pale face, Hong Guan knew that he had guessed right. Director Yang must have helped when the composition was determined. But why?

"Okay, Hong Guan, you go out first, I will take care of this matter!"

Hong Guan looked at Director Yang deeply and said, "Okay, I'll wait and see the results!"

The word "result" made Director Yang's face look ugly again. There was nothing wrong with what Hong Guan said and did, and it was difficult for him to find fault with it. If he didn't handle it well, Hong Guan would blow up the temple, which would be equivalent to handing his handle to Li Fugui.

When Hong Guan came out of the office, he saw Secretary Zhou. When he saw Hong Guan, he immediately gave him a thumbs up with admiration in his eyes.

It seems that Director Yang is not sure whether he listened to what was said just now, but Secretary Zhou, this passionate young man, really listened to it!

As for whether Director Yang would retaliate against him, he didn't care at all. First, he had Li Fugui to protect him. Second, it was generally difficult to be fired from a steel rolling mill. Third, if he got really angry, he could just run away to Hong Kong. He was not afraid at all!

After arriving at Li Fugui's office and handing out the wedding candies and peanuts and melon seeds, she got approval for her wedding leave, then returned to the medical department and said a few words to Sister Sun, asking her to take care of Liu Lan.

After leaving the steel mill, Hong Guan did not rush back to the courtyard, but went to the trust store and chose a set of older mahogany furniture that could be placed in the main house and would be sufficient for use.

I went to the market again and bought a lot of cups, plates, and bowls. The ones that were originally in the kitchen were all put away. They looked quite old, so I wondered if they could be antiques.

I found a cart, pulled it to the courtyard, and decorated it myself, making it feel like an ordinary family. I went to the kitchen, took out some rice, flour, grain and oil and put them away. That was it. I would bring Liu Lan over the day after tomorrow and I could enjoy it.

After locking the door, I returned to the courtyard. As soon as I reached the doorstep, I heard voices talking inside. It was strange. Didn’t He Yushui go to school?

Pushing the door open, she saw Qin Huairu. The two of them were chatting about things in the countryside. Lou Xiao'e was fascinated by what she heard. This was a typical example of someone who had never experienced hardship. If she were really asked to live in the countryside, she would start crying rhythmically within a few days.

Seeing Hong Guan coming back, Lou Xiaoe's smile widened, "Brother Guan, you're back!"

"Well, I'm worried that you can't cook. It's time to eat, so I'll come back and make you something to eat!"

Hearing this, Qin Huairu felt a sudden pang in her heart. She had been married to the Jia family for so many years, but she had never received such treatment. She was like a donkey. No, she was even worse than a donkey. At least a donkey didn't have to work all year round!

At the same time, she also realized that Hong Guan was trying to chase people away. What did he mean by "dinner time"? It was clearly only ten o'clock!

"It's so late. I have to go home and cook. I'll come and chat with my sister-in-law another day."

"Okay, then Sister Qin, take care!"

After Qin Huairu left, Hong Guan hugged Lou Xiaoe and kissed her several times. "When did Qin Huairu come to our house?"

"It's probably not even nine o'clock. Sister Qin is a nice person. She keeps praising you and telling you about things in the countryside. It's quite interesting!"

"Haha, you think Qin Huairu is a good person just after meeting her once?"

Lou Xiao'e was a little confused. "Isn't it?"

"Haha, time will tell. Don't be too arbitrary about anything, and don't just agree to anything they say. You are too naive. You will know when you really understand them in the future.

Many things don’t need to be simply divided into good and bad, it depends on who it benefits. They are doing it for their own family, but for us, it may not be good. "

Lou Xiao'e nodded, not quite understanding, "Oh, I see. Brother Guan, you're back so early, is everything okay?"

"Haha, don't worry, I was just teasing Qin Huairu. I have asked for two days of wedding leave, so I can go back with you tomorrow!"

Lou Xiao'e smiled innocently, looking quite cute. "Brother Guan, you are so nice!"

"Haha, it's enough to know that I'm fine. You must be hungry too. I'll go make some food so you can have a bite at noon. I'll go out for a while in the afternoon and bring back two dishes."

"Ah? Go buy the ready-made ones?"

"No, I went to my friend's house in the suburbs of Beijing. They all have small courtyards there and the distance is far. I brought them back after I made them."

"Why is this happening? Can't you do it at home?"

Seeing Lou Xiao'e's silly look, Hong Guan scratched her nose and said, "In this courtyard, every household is next to each other. You can tell what someone cooks by just smelling it. How do you eat delicious food?

Have you forgotten what Yu Shui told you yesterday? Why do you have to pretend to be poor? It's just like not showing off your wealth!"

"Yeah, I understand, Brother Guan!"

The meal was ready soon. The poached egg, served with steamed buns made with flour and spicy cabbage, was very good and tasty.

They both ate with gusto. After they finished, Lou Xiao'e took the food away and washed the dishes clumsily. It was obvious that she still wanted to be a good wife and mother.

Seeing how well behaved she was, after tidying them up together, Hong Guan carried her on the kang like a princess and taught her to play games for two hours. Only when Lou Xiao'e fell asleep from exhaustion did he get up and leave.

He found a deserted place and entered the dense forest manor. After scrapping a set of underwear, he went into the kitchen and cooked a lot of dishes. He left some for Pan Jinlian and put the rest in the ring so that he could take it out at any time.

Coming out of the dense forest manor, I rode my bike to the small road where I waited for Liu Lan every day, just in time to hear the bell for the end of get off work.

About twenty minutes later, Liu Lan walked over slowly. When she saw Hong Guan, she immediately smiled, sat in the back seat, and hugged Hong Guan's waist tightly.

"It's your first day at work. Are you getting used to it?"

"Fortunately, Sister Sun taught me a lot of things, but giving injections to patients is something that I find difficult to learn without practice!"

"It's okay, it will heal slowly. Besides, we in the medical department rarely give patients intravenous drips. The day after tomorrow, tell your family that you have just been transferred to the medical department and will have dinner with your colleagues, so you will be home later in the evening."

Hearing Hong Guan's words, Liu Lan's arms around Hong Guan's waist suddenly tightened. Although she knew this day would come sooner or later, she didn't expect it to come so soon.

After waiting for a while, he replied in a whisper, "I know!"

Hong Guan rode the bike with one hand. He grabbed Liu Lan's hand, put it in his pocket, and stroked it gently. Liu Lan's little face turned red.

After arriving at the grove every day and having another intimate moment, Liu Lan went home briskly.

After returning to the courtyard, Hong Guan took out two aluminum lunch boxes and handed them to He Yushui. The girl then took Lou Xiaoe to the kitchen to heat up the food.

The next day, Hong Guan went out and put a lot of things on the back shelf, including fine white flour, corn flour, millet and so on.

There was still a lot of venison and ten pills in his pocket. He waited in Naoluoguxiang for a while. Then Lou Xiao'e, who was covered tightly, came out and sat on the beam. The two of them went back to Lou's house together.

As soon as he entered the house, Hong Guan noticed something different. Many things that looked valuable were gone, leaving only some large pieces of furniture that had not been moved. The servants in the house were also gone.

"Hong Guan, why did you bring back so many things? We have everything we need at home!"

Hong Guan smiled and replied, "Mom and Dad, we don't lack these at home, but the things I made are hard to get in this year. You guys eat them first, and I'll get them for you after you finish eating!"

Lou Tan took a look in the kitchen and found that it was indeed a good thing. It was hard to buy even if you had money nowadays. She thought that Hong Guan was capable and was even happier.

The two sat on the sofa and chatted. Looking at the mother and daughter busy in the kitchen, Hong Guan took out a velvet bag and placed it in front of Lou Bancheng. "Dad, this is a pill I made myself. Take one a week. It's good for your body!"

After saying that, he gave Lou Bancheng a look that all men understand. Lou Bancheng coughed and put the bag away. "A friend of mine just needs it. You are so thoughtful! Is this thing easy to make?"

Hong Guan gave Lou Bancheng a knowing look and said, "Dad, just use it yourself and don't tell anyone. The stuff can be made, but the harvest is bad now and it's hard to find medicinal materials. Besides, this stuff is not suitable to be displayed in front of people."

"Okay, I get it. And this is not for me, it's for my friend!"

Hong Guan laughed and said, "I understand. I understand. It's like making friends out of nothing!"

After eating at home, he took two sets of bedding, two sets of four-piece suits, as well as Lou Xiao'e's clothes and daily necessities.

It is only then that we can see how wealthy the Lou family is. The patterns on the four-piece suits are all embroidery. Although we don't know how precious they are, they look very high-end.

As soon as I returned to the courtyard, I saw Liu Guangqi leading a pretty-looking girl who was about to enter the house. I guess she was his girlfriend.

It seems that the wedding date is approaching, and Liu Guangqi's time to run away is also approaching. It is estimated that if he brings it home this time, he may even cheat Liu Haizhong out of some money!

Liu Haizhong has been in a good mood recently and has seldom beaten Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu. But if Liu Guangqi runs away and the debt collectors come to collect the debts, these two brothers will be in big trouble!

As soon as we entered the courtyard, Yan Bugui came over and said, "Hong Guan, Lao Yi is back today. Your third aunt saw him in the afternoon. He seemed to have not had a good rest. His hair was messy and his eyes were bloodshot.

Your third aunt greeted him, but he didn't say anything and went back home with a grim look on his face."

Hong Guan nodded. It seemed that Director Yang did help. Otherwise, Bu Zhonghai would not be released so soon. He would have to be educated for a week at least.

But Hong Guan remembered this matter. No matter whether you owed a favor to the deaf old lady or it was for production, you helped Yi Zhonghai. Now we are on opposite sides. We will see what happens in the future.

After exchanging a few words with Yan Bugui and leaving a small bag of fishing bait, he took Lou Xiao'e home. There is still a lot of time left, so let's have fun!