Siheyuan: Banggeng and I are classmates

The father and son walked side by side on the long street, the cold wind whistling, adding a bit of chilliness.

"Aihua, your father-in-law is a high-ranking official, and he really brings honor to our family!" Li Haifu had a smile on his face.

Li Aihua said somewhat embarrassedly: "We are all serving the people. There is no such thing as a high-ranking official or a low-ranking official."

Li Haifu nodded and continued, "You have acted like a big brother since you were a kid. You have taken good care of the three of them. The three of them also respect you and treat you as their big brother. As a big brother, I can't find any fault with you."

Li Aihua nodded, but was ready to listen to the sermon.

"But if we talk about the biggest contribution to the family, I think it's Mu Hua."

"Your mother and I were both workers at the beginning. It was because of him that we were given the cadre position. That's why our family is so well off now. We have better food, clothing, housing and transportation than other families. We have never suffered in the past ten years."

"I know that!" Li Aihua nodded and said, "If we didn't have my younger brother, we might still be living in a slum!"

Li Haifu also nodded, but then shook his head and said, "More than that, if he hadn't asked you to review in advance, would you dare to say that you can be admitted to Beijing University?"

"And your father-in-law's family. You and Manwen have been married for four years, and we haven't even met each other yet. And that's because of your brother. If it weren't for your brother, I don't think I'd ever get to meet your father-in-law in my lifetime!"

"Manwen's father is busy, and Manwen and I are also busy with the meeting between the two families-"

Li Aihua was still explaining, but Li Haifu reached out to stop him from continuing.

"I know Manwen's father is a big boss and it's normal for him to be busy. I don't blame him!" Li Haifu added: "I blame you!"

"You can't just enjoy the benefits that Mu Hua brings you, but don't help him at all, and even make demands on him."

"At the beginning of the year, I asked Mu Hua to find a way to transfer Qinghua and his wife back. He also said that he had to consider the impact on your father-in-law. Your father-in-law's view of our family is that he cannot transfer them back even if he can!"

"My hands are made of flesh and blood, Aihua, I chose you at that time!"

There was some sadness in Li Haifu's eyes. This was indeed a painful choice.

When Li Aihua heard this, he hurriedly said, "Dad——"

But he could only call out once and could not say any more, as if a mountain was stuck in his throat.

Li Haifu said in a deep voice: "It is a good thing that your father-in-law is fair and selfless when he is the mayor. You will definitely be a state official in the future, so it is even better that you can be fair and selfless."

"But I hope you can distinguish between the big family and the small family. The big family is the country, and the small family is you and Manwen. As long as others do not break the law, you should not interfere."

"Moreover, I think Mu Hua has always had no problem with his thinking. The teacher's vision is correct. Li Mu Hua has never committed crimes, bullied others, and used his power to harm the public for his own benefit. Once he has power, he will do whatever he wants. If I put you in his position at the age of thirteen, can you do it?"

Li Aihua shook his head and said, "I can't do that. If I were him, I would definitely use the fame to climb up the ladder!"

Li Aihua really admired Li Muhua for this. He was such a young commander at the beginning, and so many units and departments came to invite Li Muhua to give speeches, but no matter what the invitation was, Li Muhua refused them all, as if he was just an ordinary person.

Li Haifu opened his mouth and wanted to say something else, but he didn't want to blame Li Aihua too much.

He just said: "Remember, no one's butt is clean in this world. Even if you use paper to wipe the blood, others can still point at you and say it's dirty."

"You can try your best to wipe it clean, but don't make it bleed. The most important thing is to prevent others from taking off your pants to see."

"Just like Lou Xiao'e was a defector ten years ago, and ten years later she is a foreign investor. The country welcomes them back. Who do you think made the mistake?"

Seeing Li Haifu staring at her and asking, Li Aihua did not dare to answer, and only muttered: "This is the limitation of the times."

“Hehehe~~” Li Haifu smiled and shook his head and said, “You are so hypocritical that you don’t even dare to admit your mistakes!”

"Which era doesn't have limitations? So you mean we can keep making mistakes?"

Li Aihua didn't dare to respond, and Li Haifu didn't press the issue any further.

He whispered, "Being in politics may not be a good thing, especially since you are so - honest now, but your hypocrisy makes you suitable to be a cadre!"

Without waiting for Li Aihua's explanation, Li Haifu turned around and walked back.

Li Aihua followed and asked, "What about Qinghua?"

"Let him stay in the countryside." Li Haifu said with a smile on his face, "I am actually happy that he is willing to stay in the countryside to accompany Qiaohui. This shows that he and Qiaohui have a good relationship and can stay here. This also shows that Qiaohui's parents treat him well. These are all good things!"

"But we can't let him stay in the countryside forever, right?" Li Aihua looked a little embarrassed.

Li Haifu smiled and said, "Mu Hua has an idea about this. He said that some farmers in the south have already moved to the city to work. When this trend reaches us, he will try to get Qinghua and his friends to move to the city."

"Then find them a job and we'll give them some extra money so they can live in the city!"

"What about Hongmei going to school?"

"You can use our household registration."

Li Aihua nodded, but still hesitated and said, "But Qinghua has always been a rural hukou, and food rations and non-staple food have always been a problem."

“This is the limitation of the times!”

Li Haifu responded to Li Aihua's words and said, "Don't worry, Mu Hua knows what's going on. He said that the planned economy has not made any progress after so many years. Mr. Deng will definitely promote the market economy in the future."

"Peddlers and hawkers have been selling pulp since ancient times. I think what he said makes sense."

Li Aihua nodded and said, "Indeed, it was mentioned on November 11 last year, when Deng Xiaoping mentioned it."

"Mu Hua is so smart. Sometimes I really feel like he is a god, as if he can predict the future."

Thinking of Li Muhua's accurate prediction of the time of reform and opening up, Li Aihua couldn't help but sigh at this moment, even though he didn't believe in ghosts and gods.

Li Haifu smiled and shook his head and said, "Mu Hua doesn't care about policies or the direction of the wind. He only guesses at people's hearts. Things that are unpopular will not last long. In front of the rolling people, these are vulnerable!"

"It's the limitation of the times. I think it's the limitation of some people."

Li Aihua nodded in agreement but did not respond. She then said, "Dad, I will arrange a meeting between our family and Manwen's family as soon as possible."

He knew that this matter had always been a thorn in Li Haifu's side, but he couldn't bring it up with the Qiao family.

Li Haifu shook his head and said, "What do I have to see about Manwen's parents? You two are better than anything else!"

"Muhua's father-in-law is still in Green City. I think it will be even harder to see him!"

Li Haifu shook his head slightly as he spoke. None of the three brothers' wives were locals, and each one was more distant than the other. He had finally found a local Zhou family, but it turned out to be a pit of trouble, ruining his family's reputation.

Now that I think about it, it’s better if the in-laws are not local.

These three brothers are all the ones he is dating. If it weren't for the elders on both sides playing tricks on each other, his life would be much better.