Siheyuan: From Being Called Shazhu

Fortunately, He Daqing didn't live here for long.

After Yan Bugui "came to his senses" and realized that no one could interfere in the affairs of his two sons, He Daqing returned to the courtyard.

About half a month.

But don't underestimate this half month.

Just because of this short half month, He Yuzhu experienced what "severe crackdown" meant.

Originally, He Yuzhu thought, to put it bluntly, that this crackdown had nothing to do with him or his family.

After all, He Yuzhu's family now consists of students and cadres.

As for the rest, there are a lot of "retired" people.

How can such a family be related to the "crackdown"?

Oh, it really is related.

If the "83 Crackdown" refers to the action that started in 83 and lasted for more than three years, it can be regarded as a cleansing action to cleanse the social atmosphere.

So, starting from the 11th, what He Yuzhu experienced was a "severe crackdown" on cadres like them.

I won’t go into the details, for details please refer to “In the Name of Man” where the monkey starred by Lu Yi.

Anyway, be serious, that's right.

Fortunately, He Yuzhu and his family can barely be considered as "Miao Hong's good family".

This time, He Yuzhu and his entire family got through it safely and securely.

Unconsciously, He Yuzhu began to return to his usual peaceful work and commuting days.

In December, He Yuzhu went to the finance office to collect his December salary as usual.

Same as before, more than 500 in cash, plus some tickets.

But this time, no matter how He Yuzhu checked, he felt like something was missing.

Don't doubt it, now when wages are paid, they are counted in person, and no one will recognize you once you leave the house.

Not to mention that He Yuzhu is only a vice president now.

Even if the dean and Shu Ji came, it would be the same.

Of course.

Think about the dean of He Yuzhu’s college and Shu Ji, their salaries are the same or not.

People, once they have reached a high enough level, don’t have to spend money on anything.

But He Yuzhu is different. His level is not high enough. Although he has some "supplies", his daily expenses are borne by the three old men including Master Sun.

However, sometimes, He Yuzhu still needs to spend money and tickets.

He Yuzhu checked several times and finally realized what was missing, then he opened his mouth.

"Director Li, the cloth coupons for this month haven't come yet?"

He Yuzhu didn't take it seriously either.

I thought that the inability to distribute coupons was the same as before, just delayed for a while.

This is not the first time that this has happened.

Moreover, it has happened many times in recent years.

It’s because in recent years, after the opening up, the role of bills has become less and less.

Now, you can buy things even without a ticket.

Not to mention that there is now a "bargaining counter" in stores in some places.

For example, a grain store.

He Yuzhu doesn't need to care about the bills.

However, we cannot ignore Director Li from the accounting department.

"Dean He, the distribution of the cloth coupons is not delayed this time, but cancelled."

"cancelled?"

He Yuzhu was in a trance.

I still remember that He Yuzhu once lamented that "cloth coupons" were the tickets that opened the beginning of the "ticket era".

In the blink of an eye, cloth coupons were the first to be cancelled.

Is this the end of an era?

He Yuzhu chatted with Director Li for a few more words, then returned to the office with the envelope and salary slip.

"Why are you here again? Let me tell you, I don't want anyone but my life."

As soon as he returned to the office, He Yuzhu saw Chu Zi leaning against the door frame and smoking a cigarette with a smirk on his face.

Xiao Song behind him was holding the ashtray with a helpless look on his face, ready to catch the ashes at any time.

Speaking of which, He Yuzhu really feels "frustrated".

The first half of the year was fine.

Because Xiao Hewen is already engaged to Chu Taotao and they are living together.

Chu Zi, on his part, gritted his teeth and accepted it.

Whether it was little He Wen or the people from the old He family, he always greeted them with a smile.

He was afraid that his daughter would not be happy living in Old He's family.

However, in the second half of the year, the situation changed suddenly.

As mentioned before, Chu Zi was transferred to that team.

However, with the establishment of the Armed Police Corps on April 4, the structure of this team was transferred to the Armed Police Corps.

Upgraded from a "numbered squad" to a "battalion".

Although the level is still "Fu Jun", the number of people has skyrocketed again.

This time, they can all be considered a group.

The sudden increase in the number of people means that there are vacancies in "positions".

How could someone like Chu Zi miss such an opportunity?

Due to the particularity of the "brigade".

This led to Chu Zi putting the hoe on those "all-round talents" under He Yuzhu.

In the past six months, Chu Zi has poached 12 people from various classes under He Yuzhu.

There are 12 people here.

You know, even if you are a regular student for 4 years.

He Yuzhu's entire department can only enroll about 200 students every year.

Twelve people were poached at once, and He Yuzhu had to beg for help from everyone before he finally settled the matter with the "original units" behind these 12 people.

Just tell me, regarding this matter, was it excessive for He Yuzhu to "embarrass" Chu Zi?

"Alas, dear relative, I told you this. If outsiders heard it, I would think you must be annoying me."

But Chu Zi just smiled and said without realizing it at all.

He Yuzhu rolled his eyes.

"Whoever is bothering you needs to have some sense of self-awareness."

As he said that, he pushed open the office door and let Chu Zi in.

Otherwise, what else can He Yuzhu do?

We have been friends for so many years, and our children are even in-laws. We can't fall out just because someone comes to "poach" us.

After entering the room, He Yuzhu casually threw the envelope containing salary and pay slip onto the desk.

Then, he poured Chu Zi a glass of water.

But now, Chu Zi started.

"You are the big brothers, and your treatment is good. Unlike us, we are just like stepmothers. When you ask for equipment, it's like asking for your life. You apply in the first year, and it's considered lucky if it's approved by the New Year of the second year."

As he spoke, Chu Zi even sighed in a pretentious manner.

"Oh~~~~ I'm so worried. Those kids in my team are crying out for food every day, but I, the logistics chief, am incompetent."

"Cut~~~~"

Don't blame He Yuzhu for making a disdainful sound.

The main thing is that Chu Zi's words can only deceive outsiders.

As for deceiving He Yuzhu?

Forget it.

Don't think He Yuzhu doesn't know.

Yes, Chu Zi was right about one thing.

That's Chu Zi and the others, they are really "raised by a stepmother".

They have new planes in the sky and new ships in the sea.

At the very least, He Yuzhu and his teammate Lao Lu can have a new tank.

At worst, you still have a new pair of shoes.

But what about Chu Zi?

Good Lord, there can only be one newcomer.

Of course.

These refer to the entire unit except Chu Zi and his team.

As for Chu Zi's team, He Yuzhu dared to say that now, no other unit could compare to them.

Because Chu Zi and his team represent face.

Uncle Benshan once said this in Wang Mojing's "The Grandmaster".

In a sect, if someone takes care of the face, someone has to take care of the inside. The face cannot be stained with dust; if blood is shed, the inside has to be kept. If it cannot be kept and it leaks out to the face, it will be a major event that destroys the sect and the family.

In fact, this passage is the same if you look at it in a broader sense.

Similarly, isn’t this passage also saying that “face is equally important”?

Well, as a face-saving team, could it be possible that Chu Zi and his team were any worse?

"Okay, Lao He, I won't tease you anymore, let's talk business."

Seeing that He Yuzhu was not moved at all, Chu Zi stopped his "performance", picked up the cup, took a sip of water, cleared his throat, and took a halftime break.

Then, he threw a cigarette to He Yuzhu, marking the beginning of the second half.

"Lao He, the main reason I came here this time is to discuss with you the marriage of Xiaowen and my daughter. As you know, my daughter Taotao will be 20 in a few months. Now it seems better to let the two children get married directly when they are old enough."

"Ok?"

Hearing Chu Zi's undisguised words of "reluctance" on the one hand and "pretending to be relaxed" on the other, He Yuzhu was stunned.

However, He Yuzhu curled his lips after reacting.

"Do you think I believe it or not?"

It’s not that He Yuzhu doesn’t want Xiao He Wen and Chu Taotao to get married.

But this guy Chu Zi has a criminal record.

Is it the big last time or the big last time.

Chu Zi came to poach people.

Good guy.

Chu Zi came directly with Xiao He Wen.

Moreover, the word has been spoken.

If He Yuzhu disagrees, Chu Zi will take Chu Taotao home directly.

Then, Tiantian would pick Chu Taotao up and drop her off at school.

Just tell me, would He Wen, your new cohabitant, be willing to let go?

Next, of course, is the confrontation between Xiao He Wen and He Yuzhu.

The result is also obvious.

The one who made He Yuzhu remember it until now must have lost.

“Ah~~~~”

Seeing He Yuzhu's face full of disbelief, Chu Zi smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"To be honest, I definitely don't want to leave. Unfortunately, there's nothing I can do. My grandfather got sick just as winter began a while ago. Although he's recovered now, the old man said that he wanted to drink tea from his great-grandson-in-law before he leaves. Do you think I can do it? Even if I don't want to, I have to listen to the old man."

"Mr. Chu is ill? Is he alright?"

Although, He Yuzhu had already believed it mostly after Chu Zi brought up the fact that "Mr. Chu was sick".

However, he still asked Mr. Chu first out of "worldly wisdom".

But this question didn't matter, Chu Zi sighed and shook his head again.

"The doctor said that there is nothing wrong with him at the moment, and he just needs to rest. However, the old man is old, and no one can guarantee that the next time he catches a cold or a fever, he will develop some underlying disease, and then..."

“Ah~~~~”

seriously.

You can say that He Yuzhu is utilitarian or that he has a "motherly heart".

He Yuzhu really didn't want Mr. Chu to leave like this.

You know, there is a very realistic problem here, right before our eyes.

Although, for someone like He Yuzhu who plans to lie low, Old Man Chu is at most the great-grandfather of his daughter-in-law and an old comrade-in-arms of his master.

But, for Chu Zi.

No, for little He Wen, whether Mr. Chu is there or not is two completely different situations.

Even, quite literally.

Whether Mr. Chu can live to see 88 and be awarded the title again will have a significant impact on little He Wen's future.

After all, a "former 2.4 cents" and a living "star" are two completely different concepts.

(Here, some so-called "hidden tricks" are involved, that is, when the ranks were re-awarded in 88, all retired personnel who had not transferred to civilian jobs were re-awarded. Please note that there is a must here, that is, cadres who retired from the army. Because the full name of retirement is called leaving the job for recuperation, from a certain perspective, it is still considered "on the job.")

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, He Yuzhu changed the subject.

"By the way, Chuzi, since Taotao is going to marry us, how much dowry is your family going to ask for?"

"Alas~~~ It's already like this, why do you need a betrothal gift? Besides, even if your family gave a betrothal gift, wouldn't it be for Taotao to take it back and spend it on the young couple?"

Chu Zi shook his head, not caring at all.

"It's up to your family to decide how much to give. Just average it out and don't let outsiders make fun of you."

Although Chu Zi's words did not leave He Yuzhu any room for escape.

But after all, it was He Yuzhu who brought up the topic, so He Yuzhu had to continue talking about it.

"Okay, I'll go home and discuss it with my master and my dad. I'll definitely not lower the price."

"Okay, it's up to you."

As he said this, Chu Zi leaned back on the sofa as if he had been hit, smoking dejectedly.

"Old He, do you think I am not destined to be that way? In those years, I had planned to join the army after graduating from high school, and then take over my father's job and move forward step by step. But, my goodness, my family arranged for me to go to the countryside before I even graduated from high school."

At this point, Chu Zi smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Honestly, I don't complain at all about being sent to the countryside early. I know that my family did it for my own good, and they let me get out early. Besides, I also went to the army from the countryside, so it's the same. But why was my family investigated when I was just about to be promoted? You know, that was the result of my day and night training. Just because of one sentence, I can only continue to be a soldier? I was even almost discharged from the army."

“Ah~~~~”

Being reminded of that part of the plot, He Yuzhu sighed with empathy.

But Chu Zi didn't even look at He Yuzhu and continued talking to himself.

"Later, my family was fine, and I started as a platoon leader and worked my way up to the chief steward. Later, I was transferred back to the General Logistics Department from Henan Province. Just when I thought I could take over my uncle's job, or even my grandfather's job, with my qualifications, I encountered another restructuring. I had no choice but to take the initiative to seek change and went to my current unit."

After saying that, Chu Zi sat up and stared at He Yuzhu.

"Lao He, do you know? No, you don't. You don't know what it feels like to go to a new unit and not have anyone you can trust around you. That feeling is really hard."

“Ah~~~~”

He Yuzhu couldn't say anything to comfort her now and could only "sigh".

Seeing that He Yuzhu felt a bit of empathy, Chu Zi stood up excitedly.

"Lao He, could you please help me just once, just for the last time."

"Uh-huh?"