Siheyuan: I just want to live

After arranging a job for Jin Ling, Hou Debang asked Chen Feng again: "Brother Chen! Since your sister-in-law's job is fine, when will we start working together?"

After hearing what Hou Debang said, Chen Feng thought for a moment and then said, "The day after tomorrow! I will go to our stationmaster tomorrow to resign, and then I will go to the steel plant to find you, Brother Hou, the day after tomorrow!"

When Hou Debang heard what Chen Feng said, he immediately said, "Okay! I'll pick you and your sister-in-law up the day after tomorrow!"

When Chen Feng heard that Hou Debang was going to pick him up, he immediately said, "Brother Hou, how can I let you pick me up? I can go to the steel plant by myself the day after tomorrow!"

Seeing Chen Feng refuse, Hou Debang immediately said: "Well! Anyway, I don't have anything to do every day. I'll pick you up the day after tomorrow. It's a good opportunity to find something to do for myself!"

Seeing that Chen Feng still wanted to refuse, Hou Debang said again: "Okay, Brother Chen, stop talking, it's settled!"

"Besides, it's getting late, so let's go back first!"

Chen Feng knew Hou Debang's character, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, then I'll trouble Brother Hou!"

Hou Debang smiled and waved his hands, saying, "No trouble, no trouble, see you the day after tomorrow!"

Hou Debang was about to get up and leave. Seeing Hou Debang was about to leave, Chen Feng quickly stood up, stretched out his hand to hold Hou Debang, and said with a smile: "Brother Hou, it's already noon, why don't you eat something here before leaving?"

"It just so happens that we haven't gotten together for a long time. I'll prepare some delicious dishes today, and then we can have a couple of drinks together, bro?"

Hearing Chen Feng's suggestion, Hou Debang couldn't help but twitch his lips twice, and muttered to himself: "This brother Chen always says he wants to have a couple of drinks with me, but his alcohol tolerance is really too poor. Every time, he can't drink enough before I'm satisfied."

Although he and Chen Feng had drunk many times over the years, Chen Feng's alcohol tolerance had not improved and he could only drink half a catty. This made Hou Debang feel unsatisfied every time, so he was not very willing to drink with Chen Feng.

Thinking of this, Hou Debang quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother Chen, let's forget about it today. You must discuss going to the steel plant with your sister-in-law at noon, so I won't stay to disturb you."

"When you get to the steel mill, we'll have plenty of time to drink together. Let's forget about today."

After saying that, Hou Debang patted Chen Feng's shoulder gently, then turned and left.

After hearing what Hou Debang said, Chen Feng no longer invited her. First, Chen Feng really wanted to talk to Jin Ling about going to the steel plant.

Second, what Hou Debang said is indeed correct. I will be working in the same unit with Hou Debang in the future. I will indeed have more time to meet Hou Debang again, so there is no need to rush at noon today.

So Chen Feng sent Hou Debang out of the courtyard and watched him disappear around the corner of the alley on his bicycle.

Chen Feng felt very grateful as he watched Hou Debang leave. They knew that with Hou Debang's help, they had saved nearly ten years of travel.

When Chen Feng was standing at the gate of the courtyard in a trance, Yan Fugui suddenly came to Chen Feng's side. He looked at Chen Feng curiously and found that he had been staring at the entrance of the alley.

Yan Fugui could not help but be curious and stood on tiptoe to look towards the entrance of the alley. However, there was no one in the alley, not even a trace of birds or animals. The whole alley was unusually clean and tidy.

Yan Fugui scratched his head in confusion and turned to look at Chen Feng. He gently patted Chen Feng's shoulder and asked, "Chen Feng, what are you looking at?"

Chen Feng was instantly brought back to his senses by Yan Fugui's pat. He turned his head and saw Yan Fugui beside him, looking towards the entrance of the alley. Chen Feng quickly replied, "Oh! I didn't see anything!"

However, Chen Feng saw that Yan Fugui was still at home, and he couldn't help but feel curious, so he couldn't help but ask: "Teacher Yan, why are you still at home now? Didn't you go to school?"

Yan Fugui smiled slightly when he heard Chen Feng's words and replied, "I don't have classes this morning, but I have two classes in the afternoon, so I can be at home now."

There was a sense of leisure and ease in his tone.

When Chen Feng heard Yan Fugui's words, he suddenly realized and nodded to show that he understood.

Then he said to Yan Fugui: "Teacher Yan, please enjoy this rare leisure time. I will go back first and will not disturb you from enjoying the scenery!"

After saying that, Chen Feng smiled, turned around, and prepared to walk into the yard.

However, at this moment, Yan Fugui suddenly called out to him: "Hey! Chen Feng, wait a minute! I have something to ask you?"

Chen Feng stopped, turned around, looked at Yan Fugui in confusion, and asked, "Teacher Yan, do you have anything else to ask me?"

Chen Feng's eyes were full of curiosity and doubt. He didn't know why Yan Fugui called him.

Yan Fugui asked, "Chen Feng! I saw someone looking for you in the backyard today. Who was that person? What did he want from you?"

After Yan Fugui finished speaking, perhaps because he was afraid that Chen Feng might misunderstand something, he quickly explained, "Chen Feng, you know, I am the third uncle in this courtyard. In fact, I don't want to ask you, but if I don't ask, I won't be able to explain to the Street Office later!"

Chen Feng nodded slightly when he heard Yan Fugui's words. To be honest, the essence of appointing a manager in this courtyard is to prevent enemy spies, so it was not wrong for Yan Fugui to ask about Hou Debang's origins.

So Chen Feng said to Yan Fugui: "The man who came today is called Hou Debang, from the steel plant, and he is my friend. He came today because he knew that my house was attacked, and he came to visit me!"

However, although Chen Feng spoke, he did not explain everything in detail to Yan Fugui.

After all, it is better not to let other people know too much about some things, especially about Hou Debang’s identity and purpose. It is better not to let the neighbors in the yard know these.

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Yan Fugui nodded and said, "Oh! That's right!"

Although he still had some doubts in his heart, he didn't ask any more questions. After all, Chen Feng and Hou Debang seemed to have a close relationship, and Hou Debang's identity seemed to be not simple, so he didn't want to offend Chen Feng.

Chen Feng heard Yan Fugui say this, so he said to Yan Fugui: "Teacher Yan, do you have any other questions?"

He wanted to see if Yan Fugui would continue to ask questions. If Yan Fugui really continued to ask questions without knowing the tact, he wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson.

When Yan Fugui heard Chen Feng ask this, he quickly said, "No more!"

He dared not to upset Chen Feng again. Didn't he see the scene of Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu who offended Chen Feng? Yan Fugui didn't want to be that kind of person, so he quickly shook his head to indicate that there were no other questions.

After hearing what Yan Fugui said, Chen Feng said, "Since there is nothing left, I will go back and not bother you, Teacher Yan!"

After he finished speaking, he turned around and left the courtyard gate, heading towards his own backyard. He walked very quickly, as if he didn't want to stay here any longer.

Yan Fugui looked at Chen Feng's departing back, his heart full of confusion and curiosity.

He didn't know what the relationship between Chen Feng and Hou Debang was, nor did he know what important things they were talking about.

But he understood what kind of person Chen Feng was, so he had better not offend him easily. He couldn't afford the price of offending him.

When Chen Feng got home, he looked at the time and found that it was already past ten o'clock, so he started to prepare lunch. He walked into the kitchen, opened the cupboard skillfully, took out the ingredients, washed them, cut them, and put them aside for later use.

Then, he lit the stove, put the pot on, poured in oil, and when the oil was hot, he added onions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fried until fragrant, then added the ingredients and stir-fried. Soon, the kitchen was filled with fragrance.

After Chen Feng prepared lunch, Jin Ling also came back from get off work with her children. As soon as she entered the door, she smelled the fragrance of the food and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Seeing Jin Ling coming back from get off work, Chen Feng immediately put down his work, walked to the door to greet them, and told her about how Hou Debang invited him to work at the steel plant today.

After listening to Chen Feng's words, Jin Ling did not express her opinion immediately, but remained silent for a moment. She sat at the dining table, thinking about the impact of this decision on the family.

After a while, she slowly opened her mouth and asked Chen Feng: "Husband, have you really thought it through?"

Chen Feng heard Jin Ling's question and nodded, saying, "Well! I've thought about it. After all, we're going to work in the steel plant. We'll live in the steel plant's family quarters in the future. There will be people from the steel plant's security department patrolling, which will definitely be much safer than living in the courtyard house now."

Jin Ling looked at Chen Feng's determined eyes and knew that he had made a decision. Although she was reluctant to leave the scrap yard job, she still supported her husband's choice.

She believed that as long as the two of them worked together, they would be able to overcome difficulties and live a better life.

So Jin Ling smiled slightly, like a blooming flower, emitting endless brilliance. She looked at Chen Feng tenderly and said softly: "Since you have made up your mind, let's go to the steel plant! No matter how many difficulties are ahead, we must face them together."

Chen Feng was filled with gratitude and warmth when he heard Jin Ling's words. He laughed, his eyes twinkling, "Thank you for your support, my wife!"

Seeing Chen Feng so happy, Jin Ling raised her lips slightly, revealing a shy smile. She shook her head gently and said softly: "How can this be considered support! I just want to be with you and experience the ups and downs of life together."

Chen Feng looked at Jin Ling affectionately, his tone firm and sincere: "You definitely support me. You are willing to give up this relatively easy job at the scrap yard and go to the steel plant with me. This is the greatest support."

After hearing this, Jin Ling's face flushed, as beautiful as the sunset. She whispered, "As long as I can be with you, anywhere is a happy place."

Chen Feng was deeply moved and held Jin Ling's hand tightly, as if he had grasped the whole world. Their hearts were closely connected, and they looked forward to a better future together.