Siheyuan: I can always stay out of it

The steel mill closed for holiday early this year, but also started work early.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Chen Xu was preparing to return to Sijiu City. Many people from Linjia Village came to see him off. Chen Xu was still very popular in the Lin family. Of course, Lin Chan was probably going to settle down in Sijiu City after he left.

The villagers watched her grow up, and the village has been much better off in the past two years thanks to Lin Chan's presence.

It's only right and reasonable for you to come and see them off.

Apparently, the people in the village didn't know that Chen Xu would arrange Lin Chan to do the purchasing, and many people had tears in their eyes.

Most girls who marry out rarely come back a few times a year. After Lin Chan left, they had less time to meet each other.

The villagers had no idea that this girl would probably have to come back every few days in the future.

The atmosphere was inexplicably sad, but the mother-in-law, who knew the inside story, was grinning from ear to ear. Those who didn't know would have thought that she had long wanted Lin Chan to get married quickly.

The mother-in-law was not like this in the morning. She hugged Lin Chan and cried sadly until Lin Chan said that she would be a buyer like Chen Xu in the future and might come back many times a month.

It is natural for the mother-in-law to be happy now.

Her daughter can come back often and has found a job in the city, which makes her feel relieved. Although she is optimistic about Chen Xu as a son-in-law, as a mother, it is inevitable to worry about her daughter's marriage.

Lin's mother told the villagers about Lin Chan's situation. The atmosphere instantly became lively and many people came to congratulate them.

Marriage plus work, this is already a double happiness.

The two of them continued skating back. From a distance they could still see people from Linjia Village standing by the creek in the distance waving at them.

Without any worries, Lin Chan became much more active. As two figures glided quickly across the ice, only the girl's crisp laughter was left behind.

After paying New Year's greetings in Chenjia Village, Chen Xu chose to go back to the city directly. He had already wasted quite a bit of time, and if he didn't leave now he would not be able to leave today.

The sled failed to take Lou Xiao'e away, but it took Chen Xu and the other person away.

Some people on the road looked at the two people passing by quickly in surprise. Sleds are actually not very common in the north, but people in Sijiu City mostly play with them on the ice, and it is really rare to use them to travel.

Chen Xu had obviously made a good start. Many people who saw this scene were considering whether they should go back and make one too. After all, a simple sled is not difficult to make, and it saves time and effort when going out. It is indeed a must-have when going out on snowy days.

Besides, the snow is thick in Sijiu City in winter, so there is no need to worry even if you fall.

On the way, Chen Xu's eyes fell on some people digging canals.

Among them was an acquaintance, Sha Zhu.

Chen Xu was a little surprised. Was this guy sentenced so quickly?

It is common sense that a long drought will be followed by a flood. The flood in Chen Xu's mind actually had traces to follow, and the country was not completely unprepared. At least basic water conservancy projects such as building canals could be started in advance.

But now is not a good time to repair the canal, the snow is very thick and it is cold.

But the higher-ups have come up with a good idea. Those people in labor camps or detention centers are good tools. What's wrong with the cold weather? Do you people who have made mistakes want to feel comfortable?

Although building canals now will be a slow process with half the effort and twice the results, it is better than doing nothing. If the flood comes early, starting construction earlier will also have some effect.

Chen Xu probably understood the above idea, but he didn't expect to see Sha Zhu here.

Sha Zhu was actually very depressed. Instead of waiting for the court's verdict, he was taken away by a group of armed soldiers.

At first, Shazhu was confused. Even if he was going to be shot, he should at least be brought to court first.

Thinking about being shot, Sha Zhu almost peed his pants.

Unfortunately, he didn't get shot, but he was given a shovel.

A few days before the Chinese New Year, when Chen Xu returned to his hometown, Sha Zhu had already arrived here. Calculating the time, he had been struggling with silt in the canal for four or five days.

Fortunately, there is water in the canal now, otherwise it would have been a more tragic situation.

There is a small river in Chen Xu's hometown because the source is mountain spring water. In fact, the city of Sijiu has been quite dry in recent years. Although it is not as serious as those places where droughts have occurred, most of the canals or reservoirs have almost run dry.

Choosing to start construction now may not mean taking advantage of the time before the water level rises. Although the weather is not good now, it is better than cleaning in the water.

Sha Zhu was very depressed. He felt that he was a real tragedy, but he also felt somewhat fortunate in his heart.

Although digging canals is very tiring now, it is still much better than digging mountains and moving stones during his last labor reform, and there is obviously no risk of being exposed to target practice.

After eating the so-called last meal before execution last time, Sha Zhu was almost depressed.

Everyone is afraid of death. Even those tough guys who are usually so powerful and arrogant will be scared to death when they go to the execution ground. Sha Zhu is no exception.

Thinking about it this way, Sha Zhu felt that digging a canal was not unacceptable.

But everything has contrast.

Sha Zhu, who had been busy since morning, stood up and tried to stretch his sore waist. Then he saw Chen Xu standing in the distance and looking at him.

When their eyes met, Sha Zhu's eyes widened.

Sha Zhu, who felt that digging a canal was acceptable just now, suddenly felt unbalanced.

God is not fair.

Why?

I have fallen to this point, but you, Chen Xu, are skiing with your beautiful wife!!!

Even at this point, Sha Zhu still didn't think it was his problem.

He would never admit that he had brought himself to this state.

In his heart, it was all Chen Xu's fault. Who made him, an outsider, live better than himself?

How come you, a poor boy who just fled here, are doing better than me?

He was stupid and refused to accept it.

"Hurry up and work, why are you standing there like an idiot? Are you trying to slack off?"

The guards not far away looked at the habitual criminal with a bad face. The guards knew what kind of people these people were. They were just a bunch of scum who brought discredit to socialism.

Giving you a chance to work and contribute to society is a favor. How dare you be lazy?

There is simply no cure.

Seeing the guards walking towards him, Sha Zhu, who had a look of rebellion just now, instantly became timid. He no longer cared about Chen Xu and the other person in the distance, and hurriedly worked hard.

Sha Zhu has seen many miserable conditions of the so-called stubborn elements in these days. They were beaten to death with gun butts.

How could he, a smart guy, go against these people...

Lin Chan followed Chen Xu's gaze and spotted Sha Zhu.

"Is this the silly pillar in the courtyard?

Lin Chan had no impression of Sha Zhu. Although she had seen him before, Sha Zhu had become extremely skinny since he came back from labor reform. He was far inferior to the so-called "Siheyuan God of War" as Chen Xu jokingly called him. She didn't even have the desire to attack him.

"Well, don't worry about him, you idiot, let's go."

Lin Chan agreed with this deeply. Naturally, she had no good feelings towards the person who reported Chen Xu.

While working, Sha Zhu glanced furtively into the distance.

Chen Xu and Lin Chan had already left, leaving him with only their backs, but that was fine.

The sight of these two bastards holding hands while skiing made Sha Zhu look extremely sad and angry.

God is so unfair...