Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

He Yuzhu said with emotion: "Although the amount is not small, my annual income is far less than this figure." Hearing this, Zhang Yu paused and said nothing more. He thought about how He Yuzhu would react if he knew that he had hidden 500,000 yuan. He would be even more shocked.

The factory director pondered: "Xiao Zhang, you have worked hard. I will find substantial evidence as soon as possible, eradicate this bad apple, and restore the purity of the factory." In response to He Yuzhu's question, he said: "Isn't that enough? Your brother-in-law alone has stolen a lot in the past few years."

When asked further, Director Yang hesitated and said, "Li Baonian is very smart and will not easily reveal secrets. Even if there is something wrong with your brother-in-law, there is no direct evidence to accuse him of full responsibility."

He Yuzhu said anxiously: "I know the inside story. The factory director knows that my brother-in-law's behavior was not voluntary. He was threatened and would be removed from the driving team if he did not compromise."

"I understand your feelings, and I'm very grateful that you can stick to your principles and be honest with me. But the current situation is limited, and I don't have a better solution for such a stubborn character." The former factory director Yang fell silent after his power was frustrated, and this experience is heartbreaking.

Zhang Yu did not count on the Director Yang effect, but rather saw it as a means of protecting himself. The current situation made him follow Li Baonian on the surface, but he had privately finalized a backup plan with Director Yang so that he could stay out of it if the situation was exposed.

After the meeting, Zhang Yu left to work. He did not go home immediately after work, but chose to visit Zhima Hutong. According to the preset gestures, they met there every month to settle the profit of the month. The two did not meet on the street, but went directly to the courtyard after Lu Quan sold the house. This property originally belonged to Zhang Yu. Because He Yushui was unwilling to move in, he did not force it, so this place became an ideal place for them to have a secret conversation.

Every month, Zhang Yu comes here to organize and guard against possible covetousness.

Sometimes, even Zhao Zihao and his wife would help with the cleanup and maintain the tranquility together.

After arriving at the courtyard, Zhang Yu and his wife had just sat down when Zhao Zihao and his wife also arrived. Niu Meili saw Zhang Yu busy cleaning and hurried forward to take the tools: "Leave the sweeping to me, you and Brother Zhao just focus on checking the accounts!" Her voice was bright and enthusiastic.

Zhang Yu gladly accepted the proposal, and then he and Zhao Zihao walked into the living room. Zhao Zihao took out an account book and a pile of banknotes from his arms, and said with a smile: "Brother, the pears are selling well in hot weather, so half of the profit should be yours."

Zhang Yu took the information and carefully examined the accounts, clearly recording the specific information of each Daxing pear transaction and the buyer's information. Everything was carried out according to his instructions, allowing Zhao Zihao to establish sales channels on his own. He was only responsible for providing the source of goods, striving to reduce the risks involved to ensure safety.

After checking that everything was correct, Zhang Yu said approvingly: "You've performed well this month, I should get 600 yuan." He confirmed it carefully again.

Zhao Zihao smiled and said, "Now that regulations have been relaxed, demand continues to rise, and more people are looking for goods."

Zhang Yu nodded in agreement, understanding that this was a sign that everything was going according to plan. In less than three years, the reform wind would blow, and the business community would usher in a period of real prosperity.

“But we still need to proceed step by step, control the shipment volume, and never miss good opportunities due to carelessness. We can live a stable life thanks to our meticulous operations,” Zhang Yu said in a deep voice with a firm look in his eyes.

Zhao Zihao nodded in understanding, "I understand. I will keep your teachings in mind. But the demand outside is increasing, and the number of buyers is increasing. Perhaps we can increase the allocation a little?" There was a hint of anxiety in his words.

But Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "We need to be more stable at this moment. We have already gained a lot, are you afraid that it is not enough?" He asked in return. He did not ignore Zhao Zihao's considerations.

In response to this question, Zhao Zihao explained: "I am not worried about this. Following you, life is better, but the children have grown up. For example, Duojin is approaching the age of getting married, and we need to prepare his dowry in advance."

When mentioning Duojin's name, Zhao Zihao's eyes sparkled with pride, "Duojin has a girlfriend, and I am now helping him arrange the wedding."

After listening to Zhao Zihao's words, Zhang Yu hesitated for a moment and made a suggestion: "Tell him to focus on his studies and read as much as possible in the next two years, especially on materials related to the college entrance examination. If the college entrance examination is restored, with his qualifications, he will definitely go to a top university."

This suggestion was like a light that illuminated Zhao Zihao's eyes. Although he did not ask for too many details, he felt deeply trusted by Zhang Yu. The two had known each other for a long time and knew each other's personality traits. He knew that Zhang Yu was both stable and reliable and capable.

So, Zhang Yu continued chatting with Zhao Zihao, and when Niu Meili came back after sweeping, they naturally turned the topic to house maintenance.

"Look, some parts of the house seem to be broken, maybe it needs to be repaired." Niu Meili suggested after putting away the broom. The Lu family's small courtyard house is an ancestral property with a long history. Few people have moved in in recent years, and it does show many obvious signs of damage.

"Do you know some teams that specialize in decoration? I need them to see if they can handle these problems." Zhang Yu asked for their opinions.

"Actually, I know some, but your old house needs to be renovated, which will probably cost a lot of money." Zhao Zihao reminded, reminding people of the possible high costs.

"Money comes second. The key is to find someone who meets my requirements for decoration." Zhang Yu emphasized his conditions.

Next, Niu Meili asked: "Would you like to elaborate on how the company will rectify the situation? I can help you find out."

Zhang Yu answered: "This house has three bedrooms and a kitchen. I plan to convert one of the bedrooms into a bathroom and connect it to the water and electricity system. As for the problem of being too cold in winter, I will consider installing a heating system."

Hearing this, Zhao Zihao and Niu Meili looked at each other, looking slightly surprised: "It's no problem to renovate the bathroom. Although the construction may be challenging, it can be done if you invest. However, heating facilities are relatively complicated, especially some large heating equipment. Even if you have money, you may not be able to find a suitable solution." Niu Meili suggested: "Have you considered installing floor heating or traditional kang heating? This will make living in the winter much more comfortable!"

After a moment of silence, Zhang Yu replied, "Floor heating is a good idea. After all, with urbanization, natural gas may soon replace firewood, and then heating the kang may not work. In the long run, the city's energy strategy may also restrict this method of heating."

As for the "urban planning" and "gas" mentioned by Zhang Yu, the two of them exchanged glances, not fully understanding for a while. Finally, Zhang Yu temporarily gave up discussing heating and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Can you help me look at the budget? How much will the renovation cost and when will it be completed?"

Niu Meili nodded firmly and promised: "Don't worry, I will give you a detailed report after get off work tomorrow."

After a conversation, the two left.

After returning to the courtyard, Zhang Yu confirmed that the gate was closed, and then walked towards the nearby alley. On the way, he happened to meet Yi Zhonghai who was returning from outside. The two nodded to each other as a greeting.

Time quickly passed by Yi Zhonghai's face. His original black hair was replaced by silver hair. His strong body gradually looked thin and his back was slightly hunched.

Yi Zhonghai's life was very difficult after he was released from prison. Although the law allowed a certain degree of acceptance, his former opponents would still come to insult him, making him lose face in front of outsiders. He even thought about giving up his life.

In recent years, the atmosphere has calmed down a bit, giving Yi Zhonghai some breathing space, but the fear in his heart makes him cautious and withdrawn when facing others.