Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

At dawn, the morning light was just breaking, and the sky in the east was turning pale, like a layer of veil covering the earth.

Yi Zhonghai, wearing a blue cloth that had been washed until it faded and turned slightly white, walked into the yard with light and vigorous steps. As usual, he stretched his body, stretched his arms to his heart's content, and then took a deep breath of the fresh air unique to the morning, letting it fill his entire chest.

Just as he was about to devote himself to the busy life of the new day, a sudden scene caught his attention - the second uncle Liu Haizhong and the third uncle Yan Bugui were huddled together with their heads down, with an indescribable expression on their faces, full of excitement and a hint of nervousness, as if they were holding on to some earth-shattering huge secret.

"Hey, hey! What are you two doing so early in the morning?" Yi Zhonghai muttered to himself as he quickened his pace involuntarily and moved closer to them with curiosity.

When I got closer, I saw that the pair of eyes in his bangs, which were originally small, narrowed into a thin slit. He looked around cautiously, as if to confirm that there was no one around, and then he deliberately lowered his voice and whispered: "Zhonghai, I'm afraid you don't know, there has been a big movement in our street office recently!"

Having said this, he intentionally kept the audience in suspense and paused for a moment. At the same time, a barely perceptible smugness and an elusive sense of mystery flashed in his eyes.

Yan Bugui was also eager to try, not showing any weakness. He stretched out his hand and gently pushed the slightly old reading glasses on his nose. Then he pretended to be knowledgeable and far-sighted, and said seriously: "Yes, yes, that's right. I also heard that they are going to recruit two workers to work there. This is really a coveted iron rice bowl! Not only is the work stable and reliable, but it also makes people feel more respectable."

As soon as he finished speaking, he glanced at Yi Zhonghai stealthily, as if he wanted to peek at how the other party would react at this moment.

When Yi Zhonghai heard the news, he was completely shocked. His eyes suddenly widened as round as copper bells and his face was full of disbelief.

Then, he couldn't help but slap his thigh hard, and his voice unconsciously rose several degrees: "Recruitment? There is such a good thing! This is simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I say, you two... are you planning to let your children or daughters-in-law go and try it out?"

Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui looked at each other, both of them showing some embarrassment and awkwardness. Liu Haizhong first cleared his throat and coughed, then said reluctantly: "Ahem, it's because the children in the family have been struggling to find a suitable way to make a living. Now that such a rare opportunity has appeared, we must try our best no matter what."

Yan Bugui nodded repeatedly, expressing his agreement: "That's right! In today's world, it's really hard to find a stable and reliable job. As old guys, we can only help our families as much as possible."

After hearing these words, Yi Zhonghai was filled with mixed emotions. He was sincerely happy that his two old friends had such a valuable opportunity, but at the same time, he could not help but start to worry about his family's situation.

He knew very well that for an ordinary family like theirs, such an opportunity was a once-in-a-lifetime and extremely rare opportunity.

After thinking in silence for a while, Yi Zhonghai said to the two people in front of him with a serious and solemn expression: "My two gentlemen, this news is indeed a great piece of good news. However, we should still treat this matter in a fair and just manner and let the children compete with their true strength. After all, as the saying goes, 'Opportunities are fleeting', only those who are fully prepared at all times are qualified to seize fleeting opportunities!"

Hearing this, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui nodded at the same time, indicating their full agreement. At this moment, the morning sun gently fell on them, giving people a feeling of tranquility and peace.

The three of them stood quietly in the morning light and began a heated discussion. The topic revolved around how to assist those lovely children in preparing for the upcoming recruitment examinations and how to motivate them to muster up the courage to face the various difficulties and obstacles that might lie ahead.

At that moment, the whole courtyard seemed to be enveloped by a rich and warm atmosphere, just like the warm spring sun, making people feel extremely comfortable and cozy. Even the originally colorless and odorless air seemed to be quietly filled with ardent expectations and deep yearning for a better tomorrow. Everyone's eyes were shining with determination, as if they had seen the day when the children successfully passed the exam and moved towards a bright future.

Yi Zhonghai turned around, and his pace was so fast that it seemed as if there was a fire burning behind him. He was so impatient and anxious that he ran back home in two steps.

As the door creaked open, a faint, light and pleasant aroma of food instantly entered Yi Zhonghai's nose. At this moment, a woman came out of the kitchen briskly with a bowl of steaming porridge. When she saw Yi Zhonghai's anxious look, she couldn't help but laugh softly and said teasingly, "Hey, look at you, you are so flustered and anxious, what trouble have you run into again?"

Yi Zhonghai didn't have time to answer, and quickly reached out to take the bowl of porridge from the aunt's hand and carefully placed it on the table. Then, he held the aunt's hands tightly, with an extremely serious and focused expression, and repeated to her word for word the important news he had just heard in the yard.

After hearing this, a look of astonishment that was difficult to conceal flashed across the calm and gentle face of the aunt, but then, like a spring flower blooming, a smile of great surprise quickly climbed onto her cheeks. Even the deep and shallow wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to have become smoother and smoother because of this sudden good news!

"Really? That's great!" The aunt's voice was filled with irrepressible excitement and excitement, as if the whole world became brighter because of this news.

"For me, what I've been dreaming about for a long time is to find a stable and reliable job. I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity!" Before she finished speaking, she hastily threw the wet rag in her hand aside and urged impatiently: "Hurry up, hurry up, go over and ask the staff of the street office for details and find out what the specific requirements and conditions are. This way, we can make full preparations in advance."

Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly, indicating his agreement, and at the same time, he began to plan the next steps in his mind. He deeply understood that such a rare opportunity often passed in a flash, and if he did not do his best to grasp it, he would probably regret it. Therefore, he hurriedly scooped a few large mouthfuls of porridge into his mouth, and then quickly changed into a set of clean and tidy clothes, ready to go.

"Don't worry, I'll go and find out right away." Yi Zhonghai said as he walked out. Before leaving, he turned back and said, "Don't just sit there doing nothing at home. Take some time to find other neighbors in the yard to get some relevant information. We have to do both well."

The aunt kept nodding in response, her eyes closely following Yi Zhonghai's back as he walked further and further away until he disappeared outside the door, her eyes gleaming with a sparkling light, her heart filled with an unprecedented expectation and hope. She slowly turned around and walked back to the kitchen with light steps, and the heavy housework in her hands seemed to become easier at this moment.

While the old lady was busy with her work swiftly, she prayed silently in her heart: "God, please bless everything to go well this time!" Every movement and every breath revealed her deep desire for a better future.

At the same time, Yi Zhonghai has already stepped onto the road to the subdistrict office. The morning sun gently shines on him, outlining a picture of determination and strength. His posture is as straight as a pine tree, his steps are steady and powerful, and every step is full of determination and confidence. The warm morning light seems to give him endless courage and confidence, making him firmly believe that he is about to usher in a brand new beginning.