Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

The feeling of riding in a jeep is completely different from that of the HQ. Although it is not as comfortable as the HQ sedan, it is much better than a tricycle. "Master Ji, I have a date with my girlfriend tonight. Can we go to the vicinity of Hongxing Primary School first? I want to inform her," he asked with a little embarrassment.

Master Ji nodded and turned to go to Red Star Primary School. He was indeed very fast and arrived at the school in less than five minutes.

It was still before school was over, and the activities in and outside the school had not yet ended, so the jeep was parked across the street. "Director, the factory director mentioned that you helped Mr. Xu repair his car, right?" Master Ji seemed a little curious, and Ye Chuan's answer surprised him.

Ye Chuan smiled and nodded in response, took out a cigarette box, took out a cigarette and handed it to him, then lit it for himself: "It was purely an accident that fixed it."

"I didn't expect that you, Director, are someone who knows a lot about cars!" Master Ji was quite impressed.

Facing Master Ji's compliments, Ye Chuan appeared modest: "I have learned a little about the principles of automobiles from magazines.

It just happened last time, so I tried to repair Mr. Xu’s car, and I didn’t expect that I could actually fix it.”

Master Ji is only in his thirties and became the factory director's driver right after retiring from the army.

His understanding of worldly affairs may not be very rich, but after Ye Chuan mentioned that he understood the principles of cars, he began to ask questions enthusiastically.

Ye Chuan answered with patience and knowledge, and would apologize honestly even when there was something he didn't understand.

After a brief conversation, Master Ji became more respectful of the young man in front of him.

He described the world's most advanced automobile technology in detail.

The conversation came to an end when we saw students and teachers leaving the school one after another.

Tong Yao and Ran Qiuye just stepped out of the door and didn't see Ye Chuan. They only saw a jeep parked on the side of the road. "Is Ye Chuan late?" Ran Qiuye teased with a smile. "Maybe there is something important at work." Tong Yao would not worry about such a small matter. Her boyfriend was just a few minutes late.

Just as Ran Qiuye was about to speak, her pupils suddenly dilated and her face was filled with disbelief. "Yaoyao, look, that's... your boyfriend Ye Chuan, the one who got off the jeep?"

"This is impossible!" Tong Yao smiled and shook her head, looking in the direction he pointed.

Although she had said this, she found that the facts did not allow for any quibbling, and her words suddenly froze in mid-air.

Ye Chuan greeted Ran Qiuye first, and then took Tong Yao's hand without further ado. "What are you doing? There are so many colleagues and students watching us!" Tong Yao shyly tried to pull her hand back. "Yaoyao, I'm really sorry, I have something to deal with tonight, so I can't have dinner with you." Ye Chuan explained apologetically.

Tong Yao glanced at the jeep, then looked at Ye Chuan. Seeing that he was serious, she said considerately, "It's okay, just focus on your business first."

Ran Qiuye asked with a hint of curiosity: "Ye Chuan, does a material recycling company need a jeep?"

Ye Chuan smiled bitterly and said, "Teacher Ran, don't joke. This is just a jeep borrowed by Director Yang of the steel mill. He sent the car to pick me up because he had something to ask me."

Ran Qiuye stuck out her tongue embarrassedly. She had been abroad for a year and thought that all employees were provided with cars. This was really admirable.

Seeing the jeep parked at the door, the teachers and students of the school were in awe with only admiration in their eyes, not envy. These things were not easy for them to imitate. "Then you go and do your own thing. Qiuye and I will go to the front and then go home. Don't let you wait too long." Tong Yao helped Ye Chuan straighten his clothes and said softly. "Well, go back as soon as possible. I will pick you up from get off work tomorrow night.

Then I'm leaving. Don't keep them waiting too long. It's not good. "

Ye Chuan said this, waved goodbye to the two of them, then got into the jeep and drove away.

Watching the car disappear, Tong Yao's eyes were full of affection and sweetness. "Don't look at me, it's only been a day since we last met." Ran Qiuye muttered unhappily.

On the other side, near the school gate, Yan Bugui stared blankly at the direction the jeep was heading, completely unaware that his glasses were crooked.

Director Ye’s partner is very beautiful, just like a fairy, the driver Master Ji exclaimed while driving.

The relaxed and pleasant conversation atmosphere when Ye Chuan was driving just now made Master Ji feel that they were easy to get along with and less restrained. "I think so too." Ye Chuan smiled, and then he asked the master: "Master, are you married?"

"Yes, the partner is from our village. When I was in the army, she was the one who took care of my parents. We got married right after I was discharged from the army, and we have a deep relationship." Master Ji's face was full of satisfaction. "My sister-in-law must be very capable, right?" Ye Chuan asked with a smile.

When choosing a wife, people like Master Ji don't pay much attention to appearance. They are more concerned about thrift, fertility and character. A beautiful appearance like Tong Yao is not important in his eyes. "She is very capable!" Master Ji said proudly, "She gave birth to two sons and a daughter, and she manages everything in the house and outside.

Before I came to Beijing, the work was easy, but she complained that she had nothing to do.

"Hahaha, you are really blessed, Master Ji." Ye Chuan couldn't help but sigh.

Master Ji smiled with relief. Although his wife looked average and even a little stout, he didn't need to worry about her and she could concentrate on driving for Director Yang.

His monthly salary plus allowances are enough to support his family of five, and he is content with his current life.

After driving for about ten minutes, they stopped in front of Mr. Xu's house.

Ye Chuan stepped into the two-story building with familiarity.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw Mr. Xu, Director Yang and Chen Xiangdong chatting on the sofa, while the remaining three were sitting on the chairs opposite and having a pleasant conversation.

Old Xu smiled and said, "Hey, isn't this our director Chen Xiangdong who has returned?"

"Mr. Xu, you are making fun of me!" Ye Chuan smiled shyly, greeted everyone one by one, and sat down on the empty chair. "Little brat, we have to call to urge us to come to greet you, otherwise we won't see you." Mr. Xu joked.

Ye Chuan also responded with a smile: "Everyone is very busy, how dare I disturb you casually."

Old Xu looked at everyone and said with a smile, "What's going on? Are we all like masters?"

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere was harmonious and happy.

Secretary Chen brought a cup of tea to Ye Chuan, his eyes full of envy, wondering why a young man who recycles waste would be so appreciated by Mr. Xu. "Brother Chen, thank you." Ye Chuan took the tea and thanked him.

After taking a sip of tea, Ye Chuan sat quietly and listened to everyone's conversation.

Mr. Xu was a Three Kingdoms enthusiast, and everyone had read a little of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", so it was natural for them to talk about this during the conversation.

However, those present were all rough people who had only skimmed through history books and even incorporated their own emotions into historical facts, regarding Liu Bei's Shu Han as authentic.

Everyone was talking excitedly when Old Xu suddenly turned to Ye Chuan and asked, "Xiao Ye, what do you think of the history of the Three Kingdoms?"

Ye Chuan was stunned. Facing Mr. Xu's big topic, he thought for a moment and then slowly spoke: "The history of the Three Kingdoms is very fascinating.

In fact, Sima Guang disagreed with this. The Zizhi Tongjian only recorded the period after the Han Dynasty and the Cao Wei period, and did not record the history of the Three Kingdoms.

Manager Lu was somewhat stunned: "Is that Sima Guang who broke the water jar?"

Ye Chuan was slightly stunned and nodded uncertainly.

As for the story of Sima Guang breaking the water jar, he himself was not sure.

Mr. Xu was amused by this question. Mr. Lu’s perspective was really unique.

Director Sun seemed a little angry: "Sima Guang is too biased. How could he not recognize Shu Han? Has he never read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms?"

This made Ye Chuan laugh and cry: "Brother Sun, Sima Guang lived in the Northern Song Dynasty, and Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms was written in the Ming Dynasty. There are hundreds of years between the two!"

Old Xu pointed at Director Sun and laughed, "Old Sun, Old Sun, you usually study less. Now you want to force Sima Guang to read Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Isn't this just making a fuss about Guan Yu and Qin Qiong?"

Director Sun touched his head, his face flushed, and he looked a little embarrassed.

Ye Chuan then explained: “Regarding the historical knowledge of the Three Kingdoms, the common people are more familiar with the Records of the Three Kingdoms written by Chen Shou, a historian of the Jin Dynasty, but Sima Guang did not acknowledge this.

It was not until the Ming Dynasty that Luo Guanzhong created the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which was widely circulated, but strictly speaking, many of the descriptions were fictional, and the Records of the Three Kingdoms was closer to historical facts.

"Are these all fabricated?" Director Sun asked in surprise.

Ye Chuan smiled and said, "It's not completely false, but it's exaggerated for literary purposes.

However, we should be grateful to The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which has made ordinary people talk about the sixty years between the Han Dynasty and has become a textbook for ordinary readers to learn about history.

After listening to this, Mr. Xu nodded repeatedly to show his agreement. Ye Chuan really surprised him: his conversation revealed a rich historical and cultural literacy, and although his academic qualifications were not high, his insights were unique.

Dinner was still home-cooked Sichuan cuisine, which shows Mr. Xu’s love for the flavor of his hometown.

After the meal, seeing Mr. Xu looking at his watch frequently, everyone guessed that he was afraid that everyone would be late for bed, so he got up and said goodbye.

Sensing everyone's intentions, Old Xu smiled and kept Ye Chuan and Chen Xiangdong. "Xiao Ye, stay and help me look after this treasure!"

Now Ye Chuan understood that the reason why Mr. Xu had frequently checked his watch was because of this matter.

Everyone burst into laughter, with expressions of sudden enlightenment on their faces.

In addition to Yiyechuan, Mr. Xu also kept Chen Xiangdong. The latter was a little puzzled. Could it be that the other party was also an antique lover?

"Old Xu, have you found something good again?" Chen Xiangdong asked with a smile.

Old Xu smiled, then said with a wry smile: “Little Ziye, stop laughing at me.

Xiao Chen gave me a vase, but I have never seen such a strange glaze, and now I have a headache! "

Chen Xiangdong said casually, "I found this bottle in a store below us. I'm just a rough guy, so how can I tell what era it is from? I thought Mr. Xu might be interested, so I brought it here."

Yi Yechuan asked with a little curiosity: What kind of treasure is it that even Mr. Xu finds unfamiliar? Porcelain from each dynasty has its own characteristics, and a little common sense is enough to make a preliminary judgment on the age.

Some niche porcelains may not be easy to identify, but we can roughly guess their identity from the details and signatures.