The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

After hearing the conversation between the two sisters, Yu's mother didn't react. It's not that she was bad to Haitang, but she couldn't stand what Yu Haitang had done recently.

It's just a feeling of disappointment. After all, Yu Haitang was able to get into high school. Although it's not as good as a technical secondary school, it's still one of the best in this courtyard.

What's more, Yu Li also told them that as soon as Liu Minghui graduated, he would be arranged to work in a steel rolling mill as an announcer.

Yu's mother was originally quite happy, thinking that her little daughter would have a good life in the future.

But who would have thought that after Yu Haitang found out, she didn't think anyone was helping her, so she stopped studying and just played around all day, causing her mother to complain about her every day.

On the other side, Liu Minghui was chatting about work with his father-in-law.

"I don't know what happened in the factory recently. The leader called me over to praise me and gave me the award of this year's outstanding worker at the end of the year."

When Yu's father said this, the joy on his face was beyond words. Although it was just an honor and there was no substantial reward, at most you would be given a teacup with the words "Excellent Employee" written on it, but Yu's father was also very happy.

After all, there are quite a few employees in the textile factory, and only a few outstanding worker medals can be given out at the end of the year. Anyway, Yu's father has only received this one in recent years, so how can he not be happy?

When Liu Minghui listened, he felt that something was wrong. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was no wonder that the kind-hearted purchasing manager of the textile factory knew him. He probably knew that Yu's father was his father-in-law, and he was just trying to curry favor with Liu Minghui.

However, even if Liu Minghui knew, he would not say it in front of Yu's father, as that would embarrass Yu's father.

"Dad, it's obvious that your work has been recognized by the leadership. This is a good thing. I have to have a few drinks tonight to celebrate for you."

Liu Minghui said while looking at Yu's father with a smile.

"You're blowing this story again. You've been talking about it every day these past few days. Everyone in the neighborhood knows about it."

When Yu's mother heard this, she spoke to Yu's father in a bad mood.

"Just a teacup, nothing else, not even a meat ticket or anything like that."

Yu's mother kept talking on and on, and seemed to take the matter very seriously.

Upon hearing this, Yu's father looked at Yu's mother with dissatisfaction and scolded her, "What do you know? This is the factory's recognition of my work. Is it important whether there is a reward or not? You are so superficial."

In Yu's father's opinion, honor is much better than a little reward.

Yu's mother was unhappy after hearing this and was about to argue with the other party. Yu Li noticed it and took Yu's mother's hand and said, "Mom, it's New Year's Day, don't argue. Besides, what Dad said is right. After all, it is the factory's recognition of Dad. Maybe the factory will need cadres in the future, and this outstanding worker may be useful."

When Yu's father heard what Yu Li said, he was immediately amused and said to Yu's mother with contempt: "You see, our eldest daughter is still sensible. We have caught the eyes of the leaders this time. Who knows, we may become cadres in the future."

Seeing this, Yu Li had stopped Yu's mother and wanted to say something, but Yu Li quickly pulled her away and said, "Mom, didn't you say we were going to make dumplings tonight? Let's go get ready first."

Liu Minghui could still vaguely hear Yu's mother's dissatisfied muttering coming from the kitchen: "You don't know your father. He has been talking about this to everyone he catches these days. I am tired of hearing it..."

Father Yu's smug expression was silenced by these words.

Yu's father was cursing in his heart at this moment. He didn't want to show off. When the Yu family was mentioned, the first person that came to mind would be Liu Minghui, whom Yu Li married. In the eyes of the neighbors, Yu's father was a man who depended on his son-in-law for a living.

After all, Yu Li was often seen carrying large and small bags of things home. Even in difficult times, the Yu family still lived a comfortable life, which made some people often complain about the Yu family.

He said something like, if Yu Li hadn't been lucky, then this and that. When Yu's father heard this, he really wanted to refute it, but his words were not convincing enough.

We have been neighbors for more than ten years. Everyone knows that he has been working for so many years, but he is still just an ordinary worker. The leaders of the factory probably don’t even know there is such a person as him.

Seeing the changing expressions on Yu's father's face, Liu Minghui had no idea what he was thinking, but he didn't plan to talk to him. Instead, he looked at Yu Haitang who was doing nothing and asked with a smile, "Haitang, how is school going recently?"

Yu Haitang was teasing her nephew when she was suddenly asked this question. She stammered and was speechless.

Liu Minghui understood when he saw this, it seemed that it was not a good thing.

"I heard that you have caused a lot of trouble to Mom. You are still young now, so you should focus on your studies."

Liu Minghui wanted to give Yu Haitang some advice. If she couldn't get her diploma after graduation, then all her studies would have been in vain.

"But I can't learn it. It's much harder than junior high school."

As Liu Minghui said, Yu Haitang was still quite in awe of her brother-in-law, so she talked to Liu Minghui about her studies.

"If I had known I would not have gone to this high school, it's too difficult. I saw that I would not be able to get a diploma."

Yu Haitang said with a distressed look.

When Liu Minghui heard this, he frowned slightly. He vaguely remembered that Yu Haitang was not a good student in junior high school and was admitted to high school after overcoming many difficulties. It seemed that Yu Haitang was troubled by the difficulty of studying.

"I remember He Yushui is your classmate, how is her academic performance?"

Liu Minghui thought about it, then turned to ask Yu Haitang about He Yushui.

He just vaguely remembered that they were classmates.

Speaking of this, Yu Haitang became interested and said excitedly: "Yushui, he studies much better than me, and he works very hard. He usually reads books whenever he has time at school. I can't do that. I fall asleep as soon as I see these books."

As she spoke, Yu Haitang felt more and more embarrassed. After all, no matter what, her family could afford to send a girl like her to high school, which was rare in that era.

But she didn't have the talent for learning, and it can be said that she failed to live up to the expectations of her parents.

Although he was not good at studying, Yu Haitang was doing very well in school.

Because he lives in school, Yu Haitang’s current household registration is registered with the school’s collective household registration. The school issues meal tickets every month, so the meal problem can be solved at school.

Of course, the basic ration was not enough for a growing young person. Plus, Yu Haitang was the only unmarried daughter in the family. Her father and mother were generous and gave her some living expenses every week so that she could have a better life at school and at least have enough to eat.