Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

It is estimated that Jia Dongxu himself also knows why Yi Zhonghai's attitude towards him has changed. The fact that his master takes care of him as an elderly person is no secret in Siheyuan.

Now that he is disabled, it is naturally impossible for him to help Yi Zhonghai in his old age. However, Jia Dongxu never thought that Yi Zhonghai could be so realistic. He was too lazy to even pretend and simply treated him, his apprentice, as non-existent.

It would be a lie for Jia Dongxu to say that he was not angry, but he had no choice. What else could he do in his current state? He could only live one day at a time.

This guy doesn't know yet that his master is not in good condition either. He vomits everything he eats every day. It is really unknown how long he can last. According to this trend, if Yi Zhonghai continues to dwell on this issue, Jia Dongxu might really be the one to put an end to him.

Chen Xu ignored Jia Dongxu. It didn't matter to him that this guy was alive. But Xu Damao was whining and pretending to be pitiful in front of Lou Xiaoe, which made him unable to look at him, so he left decisively.

Since this guy has a woman by his side, he naturally doesn't need Chen Xu's help. He is now planning to go to Shichahai to take a look.

It was finally a day off, and there were a lot more fishermen on the Shichahai coast.

When Chen Xu arrived, it was already late and it was difficult to find a suitable position.

After looking around and not seeing the old man, Chen Xu hesitated whether he should go back to the courtyard. There were more people than fish now. It was lively, but fishing requires peace and quiet.

Chen Xu doesn't like to hang out in groups, especially when fishing.

Before he could make up his mind, someone called him.

Turning around, he saw a small corner with a big tree next to it. Just a few meters away, Yan Bugui was waving at him.

Chen Xu smiled. He was not surprised that Yan Bugui came here to fish. This old guy basically spent his days off here, and it was not the first time he had met him.

I walked over and looked at the bucket next to me, and there were still two small fish in it.

"Come over here, Xiao Chen, and squeeze in. There's barely enough space for a fishing spot here."

Yan Bugui moved aside while talking and smiling. Chen Xu had no reason to refuse the other person's kindness. Since he was already here, he might as well cast a few casts.

The third uncle arrived early and chose a good location, which was cool and undisturbed.

The location was not big and Chen Xu and Chen Xu were less than two meters apart, so it was just right for each of them to fish on one side.

"Among the young people in Siheyuan now, you, Xiao Chen, are the most promising..."

The third uncle kept making small talk, and Chen Xu responded with a smile. As for what Yan Bugui said about being the most promising person, Chen Xu did not comment. Although this old guy was not a big villain, his stinginess made people stay away from him.

Chen Xu didn't care. Yan Bugui, a recognized pauper in the courtyard, probably wouldn't even look down on him.

"How is Xu Damao now?"

"I don't know. I went to check today and it seems nothing happened. I didn't ask much. His wife is still alive. Why should I worry about her..."

"That's good. The Siheyuan has never been peaceful during this period."

Yan Bugui was inspired to say that as a third uncle, his job was so tiring, especially this year, he had to work like a mule. This kind of treatment was something he had never experienced in previous years.

It's tiring, but he feels aggrieved because he has no rights. The residents of the courtyard have to go to the street office when they have problems, but he is also needed to take care of the trivial matters.

If it weren't for the fact that the manager still had benefits, Yan Bugui would have wanted to quit his business.

It would be best if Xu Damao was fine. He didn't want to be called to the street office for questioning every now and then.

So many things happened during this period that the Red Star Courtyard almost became a laughing stock in the neighborhood. It was estimated that in the eyes of others, their courtyard was a nest of talented people.

The two chatted intermittently, and Chen Xu didn't mind Yan Bugui's nagging. It was just a way to kill time, and it was actually quite interesting to listen to Yan Bugui's gossip.

Neither of them had any plans to go home at noon. Chen Xu got up late and had just finished breakfast, so they decided to wait until the evening to finish it together.

As for Yan Bugui, the old man had no intention of eating lunch, for fear that someone would take up his precious fishing spot.

"How many tables does Xiao Chen plan to set up for his wedding?"

"Third uncle, you are joking. With my situation, it is difficult for me to even have food, let alone hold a banquet. I don't have the wealth of Second uncle."

Yan Bugui just asked casually. He felt that he knew Chen Xu very well, especially in terms of financial resources.

Considering the hours he works, it is indeed impossible for him to save much money. In addition, he bought a set of furniture some time ago, so the little savings he has are probably gone.

As for what Chen Xu said about Liu Haizhong's wealthy family, Yan Bugui wanted to laugh.

In the past, the Liu family was indeed well off, but now, haha.

Yan Bugui now feels that his family should be the best in the Siheyuan. After all, although the Yi family and the Liu family have fallen, his Yan family has not suffered any loss. In addition, his salary is among the top three in the Siheyuan, so naturally he is the richest.

However, Yan Bugui also knew how to keep a low profile. Even if some people suspected that he was rich, seeing how stingy he usually was, they simply chose to ignore his wealth.

In a sense, this is also a way of self-protection.

Although Yan Bugui felt a little sorry that Chen Xu did not plan to hold a wedding banquet, he did not force it.

After all, they don't have the conditions, and you can't force them to do it. Yan Bugui is not stupid enough to offend others with such things. What's more, Chen Xu is indeed the most promising among the younger generation in Siheyuan.

The fact that he can stand on his own feet makes him much better than those guys in the courtyard.

A formal job has already left him far behind others, not to mention that his current house is in one of the best locations in the courtyard.

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui felt a little depressed. He has four children, and the eldest one is not young anymore. It is time for him to get married. It is not difficult to find a house. At worst, he can just rent one.

But it is more difficult to find a partner without a job. It’s not that it is impossible to find one. Given the financial situation of his Yan family, they are not so poor that they cannot afford to support a wife.

It’s just very difficult to find someone with good conditions. A girl with a job would definitely look down on Yan Jiecheng who is unemployed. As for a girl from the rural area, Yan Bugui has never considered her at all.

Now he is a little conflicted. In his mind, he has to set a certain bottom line for his daughter-in-law so that she won't lose too much.

Listening to Yan Bugui nagging about his family affairs, Chen Xu was wondering when Yan Jiecheng got married. Yu Li married into Siheyuan later than Lou Xiao'e.

The plot begins in 1966, but Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li were already married at that time. However, the year of their marriage is unknown. Chen Xu can only judge that it was between 1963 and 1965, but he is not sure about the exact year.

It was just as Yan Bugui had expected: a city hukou, a fixed quota, and no job.

Chen Xu remembered that Yan Jiecheng found a job later, it seemed to be in a steel mill, with a monthly salary of 32.5 yuan. As for what kind of job it was, God knows...

But those were all things that happened when the story began. According to the timeline, Yan Jiecheng would have to work as a temporary worker for at least a few more years, and he would have found a job after he got married.