I am doing well in the Siheyuan

Some are happy and some are sad.

With the help of Ye Ming, the Lou family successfully arrived in Hong Kong, while Ye Ming protected his own small family and maintained peace in the tide of the times.

Despite his limited power, Ye Ming will still do something within his ability.

Time flies, the old era passes away quietly, and the new era comes slowly from afar.

A few years passed in the blink of an eye.

After experiencing ups and downs, Ye Ming is no longer the ambitious apprentice in the steel mill.

Life did not change much. Ran Qiuye gave birth to a son for Ye Ming, named Ye Ze. Two years later, they had a daughter, named Ye Zixuan.

Xiaoxin has grown into a graceful young lady.

After Director Yang retired, the steel rolling mill is now managed by Ye Ming.

Ye Ming's current administrative level is that of a director, with a monthly salary of 160 yuan, plus the allowance for being a member of the Revolutionary Committee, his total monthly income is 200 yuan.

Faced with the current social atmosphere, many people are envious of Ye Ming's high salary, but no one dares to say anything.

In just a few years, Ye Ming's reputation has fallen to the bottom.

"Brother, Director Yang called."

"Oh, here we come."

Although the country's economic situation has not improved significantly, the living standards of the people in the city have improved overall.

Telephones were not yet popular, and Ye Ming's family was the only one in the courtyard that had installed a telephone line. Given his current status, a telephone would naturally not attract criticism from others.

"Hello, Comrade Lao Yang, why did you think of calling me today?"

"Xiao Ye, the manager is back!"

Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Ye Ming was stunned.

Over the years, he had maintained correspondence with the general manager and had met him several times during his inspection trips south.

The situation gradually became clear, and Ye Ming expected the general manager to return, but he never thought it would be so sudden.

"Qiu Ye, the manager is back, I won't be home for dinner tonight."

"The manager is back?" Ran Qiuye was stunned when he heard this, then his face was full of surprise, but his eyes could not hide his inner worry - since the manager returned safely, the day of reckoning might not be far away.

Ye Ming has done many things that have been criticized in recent years, and many people are keeping an eye on him.

"Ride slowly on the road!" Knowing that the manager's matter was a concern for Ye Ming, Ran Qiuye was happy now that he was back, and put those troubles behind her for the time being.

For the first time, Ye Ming felt that the bicycle was too slow and even thought about buying a car.

A few years ago, the welfare benefits of managers and cadres were adjusted, and the car allocated to the director of the steel mill was also taken back.

At that time, most cars were of the Jiefang brand, but they were far from being popular.

It's not like before, when I saw it, I always wanted to stop and watch it for a while.

A few cars can still be seen passing by on the streets.

This is an era in urgent need of recovery. Production has declined compared to the past, but the interior decoration and hardware facilities of cars are much more advanced than before.

Those who can ride in these vehicles are still managers and cadres.

Theoretically, as a member of the Municipal Revolutionary Committee, Ye Ming should have been equipped with one, but he declined.

On the one hand, he was not used to riding in a car and still felt uncomfortable with cars. Although he was not carsick, the riding experience was still not good.

On the other hand, it is to make one's resume more innocent.

If there is a reckoning in the future, it will not make it too difficult for the big shot behind you.

After a twenty-minute drive, Ye Ming finally arrived at the door of the manager's residence again after many years.

There were no guards at the door anymore, but other places hadn't changed much.

The ground was clean as new, as if it had just been swept, with no fallen leaves in sight.

The door is open and you can see busy figures inside from afar.

"sister."

Hearing the sound, the manager's wife stopped what she was doing and looked outside the door.

"Xiaoye?"

It's like yesterday all over again.

Looking at this familiar face that showed almost no signs of aging, the manager's wife couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

Ye Ming's emotions were rarely agitated.

"Come, let me take a good look at you. It's been more than two years since we last saw each other, right?"

The manager's wife's eyes were filled with concern.

Time has been kind to her and has not left too many marks on her face, except for a few more silver strands in her hair.

"It's been more than two years since we last met, sister. Where's the manager?"

"He is resting in the house. Nothing serious, just that his health is getting worse. Last time you hurried to the south, he whispered a lot in my ear."

After saying that, the manager's wife led Ye Ming to the bedroom.

The manager was lying on the bed reading a book.

Although he has just passed the age of 60, he has lost his former charm and his white hair is particularly conspicuous.

Seeing him like this, Ye Ming felt mixed emotions.

It can be seen that the manager has suffered a lot in the south in recent years.

"Stop looking and look who's here to see you."

Hearing this, the manager raised his head.

He pushed the reading glasses on his nose, and after seeing who was coming, his face instantly turned a sickly red.

Before he could say anything, he started coughing.

Ye Ming frowned and hurried forward to check the situation.

“Fatigue, insufficient kidney energy, decreased liver function, high blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat.

"Manager, you have so many problems."

In a moment, Ye Ming had a general understanding of the manager's physical condition.

After learning the details of the illness, I was not as worried as before.

"I don't know where you learned your medical skills."

The manager smiled and shook his head. What Ye Ming described was completely consistent with the doctor's diagnosis.

"They are all old age diseases. It's okay. Don't worry."

After catching his breath, the manager still wanted to reassure Ye Ming.

"You are still the same."

Ye Ming smiled and shook his head, and continued: "Although there are many symptoms, none of them are serious. I will prescribe some Chinese medicine for you tomorrow. Take it on time and in the right amount, and your body will be in good condition in about half a year."

The two men knew his medical skills very well, and since they dared to say so, they must be sure.

The manager's wife finally felt relieved.

"You two brothers can chat first. I'll go make you a bowl of stewed pork. Xiaoye, you can also try my cooking skills. My cooking skills have improved a lot in these years in the south."

"Then I'll have oral tonight."

Ye Ming responded with a smile.

In the past, every family had a dedicated chef to cook, and the manager’s wife rarely cooked herself.

After moving south, she had to take care of all the household affairs personally, and the manager was in poor health and also needed her careful care.

The manager's wife's burden is not easy.

After she left, the manager asked about Ye Ming's recent situation.

"Xiaoye, how are you doing? Have you been doing well these years?"

"It's pretty good. I've been promoted to the 13th administrative level. I'm so majestic all day long. Everyone has to take a detour when they see me. If I meet someone with mobility problems, I have to bend down and respectfully call him Commissioner Ye. If I don't like someone, I will directly transfer him from his original position. I have also gained a lot of good things over the years. The entire Forty-Nine City has been carefully searched by me!"