I am doing well in the Siheyuan

No matter how difficult the world is, basic human nature should still exist.

Although Liu Haizhong's experience was pitiful, others did not show any extra sympathy to his family.

The next day, Ye Ming went to work as usual, and people in the compound and the factory were talking about this matter.

The decision has been made. The steel rolling mill is not a charity and will not change its penalty decision because of Liu Haizhong's plight.

To put it bluntly, this is also a consequence of his own making.

"I heard that Liu Haizhong's son ran away with the money for his medical treatment?"

In the office, Director Yang asked Ye Ming about the details of the gossip with great interest.

"That's what happened. All the valuables in the house were taken away. When Liu Haizhong's wife found out, she was shocked and was also admitted to the hospital."

"Oh, their family is really miserable. There are all kinds of people these days."

Put yourself in their shoes. If this happened to you, you would probably have to go to the hospital too.

Director Yang didn't take it too seriously and immediately changed the subject.

"Regarding your appointment, the factory has already made a decision and it will be announced at noon."

This news, which was already a foregone conclusion, did not cause any ripples in Ye Ming's heart.

"I accept the factory's arrangement, but I have another thing to trouble you with."

"Hey, the sun is rising from the west today? When did you become so polite? Are you here to borrow money again?"

Director Yang noticed something was wrong and became alert.

Nowadays, Ye Ming is quite influential in all aspects. I am afraid that my words are not as effective as his.

"Old Yang, do you think our friendship is so fragile?"

There was no way Director Yang would be easily fooled by Ye Ming's few words.

"Don't beat around the bush, just say what you want to say, there's no point in trying to get close to someone!"

Ye Ming shook his head helplessly and didn't keep the secret any longer.

"I'm getting married."

"Are you getting married? Have you set a date? When is it?"

"The twentieth day of the first lunar month."

"So fast?"

Director Yang was slightly stunned. Although he had known that Ye Ming would get married in the spring, he did not expect it to be so soon.

"There's no other way. If it's any later, school will start, and it will be inconvenient to ask for leave then.

Besides, Qiuye's family is also urging us to do it. If we delay it for too long, it will inevitably lead to gossip."

Over the past six months, Ye Ming and Ran Qiuye have become more and more in tune with each other. She goes to their home every day to help take care of the children, and everyone in the yard sees it.

It would be unreasonable if Ran Qiuye was not given a formal status.

"What a coincidence! The next day is Women's Day." Glancing at the calendar, Director Yang joked, "It's time to start a family. Have you prepared everything? If you need manpower, just let me know. If you need money, I can't help you."

"I have basically prepared everything. The money is enough for now, but I still need some industrial coupons. I need you to think of a way."

"Just industrial vouchers? That's easy. How many do you need?"

"Not many, maybe a hundred or eighty."

Ye Ming's light words startled Director Yang, and his voice changed: "How much?"

Just as Director Yang said, the factory's announcement was released at lunch time.

Because of his meritorious service in reporting Li Huaide, Ye Ming was promoted to deputy director of the canteen and enjoyed the treatment of a 23rd-tier administrative cadre.

This was a result that could be foreseen years ago, and the employees in the factory were not too surprised by it.

Compared with Ye Ming's promotion, Liu Haizhong's experience seemed quite bleak.

"Li Huaide was also reported by him? See? This kid only knows how to stab people in the back!"

"Okay, stop gossiping here. I've said it so many times that Ye Ming is not someone we can afford to offend. Living a peaceful and stable life is more important than anything else."

Qin Huairu looked helpless, and Sha Zhu didn't know that she was the one who exposed Li Huaide.

If he was criticizing Ye Ming, wasn't he talking about himself in disguise?

"That's right, Sister Qin, are you really going to send your sister back to the countryside?"

"What? You can't bear to let go?" Qin Huairu glanced at He Yuzhu.

If Qin Jingru stayed in the city, it would just be one more mouth to feed.

Besides, she was fired from the steel mill because of her chaotic relationship with a man. Which company would accept her? What if the truth came out one day and she found out that she was the one who interfered? If she started to make a scene, wouldn't all her hard work be in vain?

Feeling that Qin Huairu seemed a little jealous, Sha Zhu quickly clarified his position.

"How is that possible, Sister Qin, don't you know me yet?"

"Come on, let's go and eat."

Working in the same workshop, with Yi Zhonghai acting as a matchmaker, their relationship progressed rapidly.

Most of the factory employees' attention was focused on Liu Haizhong and they had no time to pay attention to their gossip.

As soon as the bell rang for the end of get off work, Ye Ming returned home and hurried to Beixinqiao Department Store with Xiaoxin and Ran Qiuye.

After purchasing a radio and a sewing machine, he moved to the bicycle sales area.

"Don't you already have a bicycle?"

"Yeah, but I don't."

Ran Qiuye stood there in a daze, looking at Ye Ming in confusion.

After confirming that he had heard correctly, he immediately called out to him.

"Why do I need a bicycle? I really don't need one. I've already spent a lot of money today. There's no need..."

"listen to me."

Ye Ming's words were unquestionable.

Ran Qiuye's face flushed and she was at a loss for a moment.

The bicycles in the shop are still the same brands, and there are not many women's bicycles.

The first bicycle for women in China was the Forever 31 model, produced in 1900. It had a 2-foot-6-inch wheel, a curved beam and a half-chainring design.

This women's bicycle looks a lot lighter than the men's manganese steel model. Due to its rare production, its price is usually more than ten yuan higher.

When the Type 31 women's bicycle was registered with the steel stamp, a hint of trance appeared in Ran Qiuye's eyes.

Ye Ming had just been transferred to an administrative position for more than half a year, and his salary was less than two hundred.

Today, they have spent nearly three hundred dollars, most of which was borrowed.

Ran Qiuye did not think too much about this. She believed that they could repay the debt together slowly after marriage.

Xiaoxin was holding a radio in her arms, her face filled with joy.

The sewing machine seller will deliver the goods to your door later.

Ye Ming and Ran Qiuye pushed the new bicycle hand in hand and slowly walked into the alley.

Neighbors passing by stopped to watch, and the brand new women's bicycle attracted everyone's attention.

"Oh, he bought another bicycle? And a radio, is he going to get married?" Yan Bugui, who was strolling in the alley, happened to see this scene.

Ye Ming did not want to interact too much with the people in the next yard, but considering that his wedding was approaching and Yan Bugui had a long history in the school, if the relationship became too strained, he was not sure what shady tricks this old guy would use behind his back.

"It will be soon. Uncle San, please remember to come to our house for the wedding banquet."

Knowing that Ye Ming is now the deputy director of the steel mill canteen, Yan Bugui behaved quite cautiously.

Thinking of Liu Haizhong's arrogant attitude after his promotion, and comparing it to Ye Ming who became more approachable after becoming a leader, Yan Bugui actually felt flattered.