I am doing well in the Siheyuan

Qin Huairu's eyes were red and she tried her best to hold back her tears.

This time she wasn't pretending, Banggeng's condition really made her feel sad.

"Is it really necessary to go to the hospital? I see the child has a strong appetite, what could be a big problem? The New Year is coming soon, and the family hasn't prepared all the New Year's goods yet. Going to the hospital for a full-body checkup will cost a lot of money."

Qin Jingru interrupted.

After all, they were not her own flesh and blood, so what she felt sorry for was the money rather than the person.

Even a minor cold or fever will cost you a few dollars to go to the hospital.

It would be great to use this money to buy a fat chicken and make some nourishing soup.

This way she can also drink a few sips of chicken soup.

Jia Zhang didn't express any opinion and felt that there was no need to go to the hospital.

Although Banggeng has lost a lot of weight, his mental state is still good.

Apart from looking a little weak, he didn't seem to be feeling unwell anywhere else.

Qin Huairu just silently picked up some food for Banggeng without giving any further explanation.

The rice and flour that the Xu family sent last time are about to be consumed.

Only by going to the hospital can you perform a miserable drama in front of others.

Recently, Uncle Yi's attitude towards their family has changed.

Normal conversations also began in the workshop.

No longer as cold and distant as before.

Qin Huairu’s acting was excellent last time, and Sha Zhu is about to be released from prison, so Yi Zhonghai is once again thinking about bringing the two together.

Many people in the courtyard have already prepared New Year's goods in advance. If you bring a stick with you to visit each household and call them uncles and aunts, you can't go empty-handed.

In terms of scheming, even if Jia Zhang and Qin Jingru join forces, they may not be able to defeat Qin Huairu alone.

It was past seven in the evening when Ye Ming returned home.

At this time, the temperature in the city of Sijiu has dropped below zero degrees.

Even though I was wrapped in thick cotton clothes, the cold wind still blew straight into my neck.

Ye Ming was fine, but when he saw Xiaoxin's cheeks were red from the cold, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

After entering the house, he immediately lit a brazier and heated a pot of milk.

"Girl, I'll pick you up after school. If you're bored, you can go play with Chunming and Su Meng."

"No, I want to follow my brother."

"It's too cold at night. Don't catch a cold. Besides, you'll be on holiday in two days."

Xiaoxin lowered her head and did not respond.

Ye Ming thought she acquiesced.

But the girl suddenly raised her head.

"No, I'll follow my brother wherever he goes."

Although Ye Ming was helpless, he felt warm in his heart.

He smiled and gently rubbed Xiaoxin's hair.

"Okay, I'll take you wherever I go."

When Ye Ming went out the next morning, he happened to meet Liu Haizhong walking out of the yard, followed closely by Xu Damao with a flattering smile on his face.

A dog bites without showing its teeth.

Xu Damao harbored resentment towards Liu Haizhong in his heart, but since he was living under the roof of the Xu family, how could he not bow his head?

Even if you are in a desperate situation, you have to endure all the humiliation.

Two months in jail were not entirely without effect.

Ye Ming ignored the two of them.

"What a fool! How dare a cook put on airs in front of you."

It was a rare opportunity to show off, so Xu Damao immediately stepped forward to smooth things over.

After a month of rest, his body returned to its previous state and he sounded more confident in his speech.

"Forget it. This boy is arrogant and rude. Sooner or later, he will be humiliated. The New Year is coming soon. There is no need to get angry over such a small matter."

Although Liu Haizhong was angry, he had to show the demeanor of a leader in front of Xu Damao and not show his emotions on his face. This was wisdom.

Xu Damao cursed him as an idiot in his heart, but still maintained a flattering expression on his face.

"I was inconsiderate, Director Liu. The position of the Third Master in our compound has been vacant for a while. You are busy with work in the factory, and you have to worry about trivial matters in the compound. The Second Master doesn't usually take care of things. You see..."

Unexpectedly, Xu Damao actually coveted the position of the third master of the compound. Liu Haizhong frowned.

After all, he has been in jail and has a bad reputation.

Even if I give him this position, it will be difficult to convince people.

As a result, the prestige he had accumulated with great difficulty would probably fall back to the starting point.

"I need to think about this carefully and I'll give you an answer later. It's getting late and I have to go to work."

"Hey, wait a minute."

Xu Damao called Liu Haizhong and took out an old-fashioned domestic watch from his trouser pocket.

It doesn't look new, but at least the words can still be written.

This watch was sent to the scrapyard by a child. The watch face was badly damaged and the hands didn't move, but the strap was still relatively new.

The benefit of working at a scrap yard is that you get to pick up some good stuff from time to time.

As long as it is not weighed and registered, it is not considered public property.

In theory, this can be considered as taking advantage of loopholes, but people in the site turn a blind eye to it. As long as you are willing to purchase from the seller at a price higher than the market price, no one will say anything.

Xu Damao bought this watch from someone for five dollars.

I spent another fifteen dollars to repair the watch at the pawn shop, intending to wear it myself.

In order to compete for the position of the Third Uncle, he had to give it up reluctantly.

"Director Liu, please take care of this matter."

After receiving the benefit, Liu Haizhong's mood changed instantly and he put on a new expression.

Although the item is a bit old, it is still very stylish to wear.

Even their workshop directors may not be able to afford this thing.

"You really know how to handle things. I will go to Old Yan tonight to discuss it, call a meeting of the whole hospital, and propose that you take over as the Third Master!"

Facing Xu Damao, Liu Haizhong didn't even bother to pretend.

Only after Xu Damao walked away did he stop smiling and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

"Bah, you are such a snob. You hesitate when there is no benefit. You held a meeting to promote me right after you accepted my watch. You will pay double for what you took from me sooner or later!"

After leaving some harsh words, Xu Damao turned around and went back to his post.

In the factory director's office.

"Are you interested in switching to administrative work?"

Director Yang's hand paused in mid-air, his face full of surprise.

In the past two months, he has been persuading Ye Ming to switch to administration, but this kid is as stubborn as a bull and keeps shouting slogans in his ear all day long.

What's going on now?

"Isn't there a vacant position for the deputy director of the cafeteria? With an administrative level of twenty sanji and my status as a ninth-level cook, even without the extra salary, I should be able to get more than sixty yuan, right?"

"Comrade Ye Ming, are you still asleep? Liu Haizhong is a seventh-level blacksmith, and there are many ninth-level cooks like you on the street. How can you get a commission? Fifty-two dollars and fifty cents a month. I told you long ago that it is twenty-five dollars more than your previous twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents. Where can you find such a good job?"

Deputy director is a newly created position in the factory.

In view of the special nature of the steel rolling mill, the starting point for the workers to transfer to administration is already very high.

Logically speaking, Ye Ming's qualifications do not meet the standards at all.

However, most of the leadership team members of the steel rolling mill were surnamed Ye, and Director Yang was the mediator.

Even though Li Huaide was dissatisfied, he did not dare to raise any objections publicly.

In terms of qualifications, Liu Haizhong is actually not qualified to be deputy director.

After all, he has a disciplinary record.

As for why he wanted to switch to administration, Ye Ming had his own plans.

Not long ago, a superior leader introduced him to an important figure from the Municipal Revolutionary Committee.

Last night at Ran Qiuye's house, Ye Ming had already figured it out.

Only by becoming a law enforcer can he better protect the people he cares about.

Even if what we may have to face in the future are endless accusations and insults.