Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The night fell quietly, and everything was silent except for the occasional chirping of insects, which were like messengers of the night, quietly telling the secrets of the night. Yan Bugui tossed and turned on the slightly old bed, as if he was entangled by invisible ropes, unable to break free, and even more difficult to fall asleep. The moonlight shone through the cracks in the window and sprinkled on the bed, forming a silvery white, illuminating his frowning brows and anxious face, as if even the moonlight was sighing for his troubles.

His thoughts were like a wild horse running free from its reins, galloping endlessly. The unbalanced emotions in his heart were like weeds growing wildly in his heart, gradually spreading throughout his body, occupying every cell in his body. He couldn't figure out how Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong could be so proud, as if the whole world was cheering for them? Was it just because of the so-called "scrap" - the electroslag metallurgy project led by Section Chief Liu Ping'an?

Yan Bugui's mind kept replaying the smug looks of Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, and their smiles became particularly dazzling in his eyes. Especially when he thought of their daughter-in-law who worked in a steel mill. She looked ordinary and not very ostentatious, but now she could make these two people so arrogant, as if she had become the focus of the entire alley overnight. The contrast was hard for Yan Bugui to accept, and he always felt that there must be some unknown secret hidden in it.

He lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with his eyes wide open, letting his thoughts drift in the darkness. He tried to find a clue, trying to solve the mystery. However, no matter how hard he tried, he seemed to be shrouded in an invisible fog and could not touch the core of the truth.

In this way, he stayed awake all night until the sky in the east gradually turned pale, the dawn began to appear, and a faint red color appeared on the horizon. Yan Bugui finally sat up from the bed, his eyes became firm and resolute. He knew that he could not go on like this, he had to take action and find out what was going on.

The next morning, just after dawn, Yan Bugui could not wait to get up. After a simple wash, he did not even have time to tidy up his messy hair, but just scratched it and hurried out the door. His steps were hurried and firm, and his target was directly towards Xu Damao's house.

Along the way, Yan Bugui had mixed feelings. He hoped to get some information out of Xu Damao, but he was also worried that Xu Damao would keep his mouth shut or even bite back. However, he quickly put these worries aside. He knew that he had no way out, and the only way to find the answer was to move forward courageously.

He kept thinking in his mind: Speaking of Xu Damao, he is indeed a man of few words, always gossiping and gossiping. However, he is well-informed, and knows a little about all kinds of things. If he can get some information out of him, maybe he can find out what Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong are up to!

Soon, Yan Bugui arrived at the door of Xu Damao's house. He stood outside the door, adjusted his breathing, raised his hand and gently knocked on the door. Then there was a burst of small and slightly hurried footsteps from inside the door, accompanied by a slight metal collision sound, as if Xu Damao was packing something. After a while, the door creaked open, and Xu Damao appeared in the door frame. He was sleepy, his hair was a little messy, and his face was still a little tired. He looked at Yan Bugui with a puzzled look, as if he was a little surprised by the visitor so early.

"Hey, isn't this Yan Bugui? Why are you here so early? Is there something urgent?" Xu Damao yawned and said as he moved aside, motioning Yan Bugui to come in.

Yan Bugui stood on the threshold and did not go in immediately. Instead, he straightened his body and said solemnly: "Xu Damao, have you heard? Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, these two guys, have been like they have been injected with chicken blood recently. They are happy all day long, as if they had picked up gold ingots." There was some urgency in his words, and it was obvious that he wanted to get the answer directly from Xu Damao.

Xu Damao was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then a playful smile appeared on his lips. He turned back to the house, sat leisurely on the chair, and gently held a cup of freshly brewed steaming hot tea in his hand. The fragrance of tea instantly filled the whole room, making people feel refreshed. He slowly brought it to his mouth, took a sip, closed his eyes, and savored the moment of tranquility and comfort brought by the tea fragrance. However, Yan Bugui's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, which instantly broke this tranquility.

"Oh? Of course I know about this." Xu Damao opened his eyes, which were as bright as a lit candle, and his face was filled with excitement. "You don't know yet, do you? The reason why they are so proud and arrogant is all due to the electric slag metallurgy project led by Section Chief Liu Ping'an! This project is a big deal for our steel mill. I heard that it can double the production efficiency and the benefits are amazing!"

After hearing this, Yan Bugui's heart couldn't help but "click" as if he was hit by something. He thought to himself: "Sure enough, my previous guess was right. There must be something fishy here!" He showed a puzzled expression on his face, frowned slightly, and pretended to know nothing about it and asked: "Electroslag metallurgy? What kind of project is this? How can it be so capable? Why have I never heard of it before?"

There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in his tone, as if he really wanted to get to the bottom of things from Xu Damao.

Seeing this, Xu Damao smiled contemptuously, with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth. Then he put the teacup in his hand heavily on the table, making a crisp "bang" sound, as if accompanying his words.

He raised his chin, his eyes revealed a trace of disdain, and said in a condescending tone: "That's right! This electroslag metallurgy project is simply the savior of our steel mill! Once it is put into operation, our production efficiency will be like wings, like riding a rocket, and it will rise rapidly! It is said that the economic benefits are astonishingly good, it is simply making a fortune every day, so much money that people can be buried! Moreover, even their relatives and neighbors, who are related by blood, have also benefited from it, and they are all grinning from ear to ear. It is simply a blessing in disguise!"

When Yan Bugui heard this, he felt more and more unbalanced, as if he was being squeezed by an invisible force, which made him almost unable to breathe. His face gradually became gloomy, and his eyes flashed with jealousy and anger.

He snorted coldly, his voice carrying a hint of bitterness and indignation, and muttered indignantly: "Humph, based on their character, how can they be qualified to enjoy such benefits when they are lazy and idle? In my opinion, Section Chief Liu Ping'an must be old and dim-sighted, otherwise why would he choose guys like them to share this big cake? This is simply blind!"

When Xu Damao heard this, he was like a powder keg that was lit and exploded in an instant. His face was full of indignation, his brows were furrowed, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger in his heart. He waved his arms, raised his voice a few notches, and echoed: "Who said it wasn't true! I have worked hard and tirelessly in this factory for so many years. In terms of qualifications and abilities, how can I be inferior to those guys? Why do they get all the benefits? This is simply nakedly unfair! It really makes me angry, it's simply unjust! We have to think of a way, we can't let them get away with it so easily!"

At this moment, the anger in the hearts of the two people was burning more and more, as if they were going to burn the whole world to ashes. Their faces were frighteningly gloomy, and the deep contempt and resentment were revealed on their faces without any concealment, like two blazing flames, illuminating the dark corners deep in their hearts.

Yan Bugui was especially angry. He gnashed his teeth, as if he wanted to condense all his anger between these small teeth. He said viciously: "Humph, absolutely not! How can we just watch them show off their power and enjoy the benefits that do not belong to them? We must come up with a wonderful way to teach these ignorant people a lesson and let them know clearly that the benefits of this world cannot be taken casually and require a price!"

After hearing these impassioned words, Xu Damao's spirit, which had been a little sluggish, suddenly perked up, as if he had been injected with a shot of cardiotonic. His eyes lit up, and he clapped his thighs excitedly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement as he shouted: "Yes, yes, yes, Brother Yan is absolutely right! We can't let them off easily! We must teach them a lesson, so that they know how serious the consequences of offending us are! But... this matter must be carefully planned, and we must not reveal any flaws to let them realize that it was us who were behind it. Otherwise, once the matter is exposed, we will be in big trouble, and the loss will outweigh the gain! We must outsmart them, not fight head-on."

As he spoke, Xu Damao deliberately lowered his voice, as if he was afraid that the wall had ears. He moved closer to Yan Bugui, and the two of them whispered and conspired, like two explorers about to embark on a great adventure, with faces filled with both nervousness and excitement.

They racked their brains and thought of all kinds of ways, from the simplest pranks to the complex chain of schemes. They planned to set traps for Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, create a series of troubles, let them taste the bitterness, and deeply understand what it means to be "happy and sad, and get carried away". Each plan is full of cunning and trickery, as if they want to turn the world of these two people upside down and make everyone in the family restless.

In such a morning full of calculations and conspiracies, Yan Bugui and Xu Damao were like two demons about to open Pandora's box, with strange smiles on their faces, and their hearts were full of anticipation and excitement for the upcoming "revenge". They seemed to have seen Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong struggling in the predicament, and they couldn't help but feel an inexplicable pleasure in their hearts.

At the same time, in Yi Zhonghai's small home filled with warmth and tranquility, the dinner lights softly fell on the table, adding a bit of extraordinary warmth to this ordinary moment. Yi Zhonghai's face looked particularly soft under the light, and his eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation, as if he had endless stories to share with the people closest to him.

"Wife, do you know? Yesterday, I took some time out to have a heart-to-heart talk with Section Chief Liu. You know, he spoke highly of my contribution to the electroslag metallurgy project, saying that my efforts were like a shining gem, shining brightly in the team. He also specifically mentioned that with this salary adjustment, I may very likely move to another level!" Yi Zhonghai's words were filled with pride and pride that were hard to conceal. His voice echoed in the small space, as if even the air had become sweeter because of his joy.

When the aunt heard this, her smile was as warm and bright as a flower blooming in spring. She gently held Yi Zhonghai's hands, which were slightly rough due to years of wear and tear, with a gleam of understanding and pride in her eyes, as if to say: "Zhonghai, you are the hero in my heart. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you can always support our little family with your wisdom and hard work."

"Zhonghai, I knew you could do it. You have given so much for this family and for your work. Your efforts, like those of a farmer who works silently in the fields, will one day usher in a harvest season. Look, isn't this the best proof? Your efforts have finally been rewarded." The words of the aunt were like a spring breeze, gentle yet firm, and every word she said was like warm sunshine, illuminating Yi Zhonghai's heart.

Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded, the joy in his heart surged like a spring, almost overflowing from his eyes. He looked at the aunt with gratitude, and her loving eyes seemed to say: "Thank you, my love, it is you who gave me endless strength and courage. With you by my side, no matter how the outside world changes, I am fearless."

However, on this night full of love and warmth, Yi Zhonghai and Yima didn't know that a storm was quietly brewing. Yan Bugui and Xu Damao, two dissatisfied and jealous people, were plotting their revenge plan in the dark. They decided to take advantage of Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong's complacency and negligence in the electroslag metallurgy project, and cleverly set a trap to make them suffer the consequences.

Yan Bugui's eyes flashed with cunning, and he whispered to Xu Damao: "You see, they are so proud now, it's a good time for us to take action. We can take advantage of their negligence in the project and create some seemingly accidental accidents to catch them off guard."

Hearing this, Xu Damao showed a cunning smile on his face. He nodded and agreed, "That's right. We can start with their supply chain and create some minor chaos to make them encounter trouble in the progress of the project. Then, we can take advantage of the conflicts within their team to sow discord and make them kill each other."

The two's plan was like a carefully drawn conspiracy painting, with every detail full of calculations and tricks. They decided to lead Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong into the trap they set step by step, letting them struggle and sink in the storm, and finally suffer the consequences.

However, Yi Zhonghai and Auntie were unaware of this, and they were still immersed in their own little happiness, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth. They didn't know that an unprecedented storm was quietly approaching, and the source of this storm was the trap set by those dissatisfied and jealous people.