Siheyuan: Since 51

Chinese people prefer communitarianism to collectivism and individualism, and are born to like to mingle in circles, which is often referred to as the ways of the world.

To put it bluntly, society is an invisible net, with big nets inside small nets, interwoven with dense nodes.

Having lived two lives and experienced too little, Lin Zhiyuan has not yet figured it out, just like he doesn't understand that if there is a net, there must be holes.

Fortunately, Lin Zhiyuan has an advantage, which is that he can let go and just stop thinking about things if he can't figure them out.

Two days passed in a flash and the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived.

Taking into account that many employees are from surrounding rural areas, the steel rolling mill deliberately chose to take a day off tomorrow to make it convenient for employees to go home for reunion.

Not only that, they also distributed welfare, two kilograms of apples per person. It’s not much, but it’s a little token of their appreciation.

After get off work, everyone who works in the steel mill has a happy face.

Each of them was carrying a net bag, which made the new goalkeeper Yan Bugui very envious.

"Wow, this is... is this welfare?"

Sha Zhu raised his eyebrows and smacked his lips, "Teacher Yan, it's just two kilograms of apples."

"Just?"

Yan Bugui bit his back teeth and it took him a long time to squeeze out a word from between his teeth.

"You two, father and son, have four pounds of apples. Can you finish them?"

After saying that, he still felt a little disappointed and added, "That's what I said. There are so few apples on the market this year. It turns out that they were all taken by your factory!"

Hearing this, Liu Haizhong was slightly dissatisfied and said, "Old Yan, if you are reluctant to buy it, just say that you are reluctant to buy it. Don't put the blame on our steel mill."

Sha Zhu immediately echoed, "That's right, we only weigh two kilograms each, how can the impact be so big!"

"Of course not. Your factory must have at least 5,000 people now, which means 10,000 kilograms."

As they were talking, the Five Bullies of Luoguxiang came back from outside the courtyard.

When the five people saw the apples in the net bag, their expressions were different.

Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangtian were both smiling and overjoyed.

Yan Jiecheng felt a little disappointed. He glanced at his father and finally sighed.

Xu Damao touched his chin, not knowing what he was thinking.

Lin Zhihao didn't care. It was a rare opportunity for him to go out and play, and he still felt a little unsatisfied.

Walk into the east wing.

Qin Huairu's eyes flickered with joy, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.

Lin Zhiyuan was very puzzled. "Hey, Huairu, I didn't see you so happy when I got a promotion and a raise. It's just two kilograms of apples. Why are you so happy?"

Qin Huairu rolled her beautiful eyes and gave Lin Zhiyuan a cold look.

"Of course, as for promotions and salary increases, they are the rewards for your hard work and dedication. How can this apple be the same? It's free."

As he said that, he took out an apple from his net bag and handed it to Lin Zhihao, "Go, wash it before eating."

"okay."

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but be stunned. After thinking about it, he inexplicably felt that it made sense and was speechless for a moment.

He turned to look at the two generals Heng and Ha who followed him into the room and waved his hand.

"Aren't you two going back to the village? Hurry up and pack up and leave early. It's not safe on the road if you leave it too late."

Qin Huaiwu nodded, "There's nothing to pack, sister, brother-in-law, let's go then."

Wang Aimin also said, "Brother Zhiyuan, sister-in-law, we are leaving."

Qin Huairu put the net bag into the kitchen and said, "Okay, you two should be careful on the way."

After the two left, Qin Huairu began to prepare the reunion dinner.

Although the family was not truly reunited without the second uncle and aunt, Qin Huairu did not fool anyone and was well prepared.

I started working yesterday and learned how to make mooncakes from the aunties in the yard.

It doesn’t look too bad, but it tastes good.

In addition, there was fish, meat, and a combination of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The five members of the Lin family had a reunion dinner and enjoyed it in harmony.

After dinner, Lin Zhihui, Lin Manyu and Lin Zhihao were sent by Qin Huairu to study.

Lin Zhiyuan moved a stool and sat at the door to admire the moon.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise.

Qin Huairu came out of the house, frowning slightly, "It's the Jia family again, they are not quiet even during the festival."

Lin Zhiyuan chuckled, "Why do you care about him? It's a good opportunity to go and have some fun."

Having said that, he stood up and walked towards the middle courtyard.

Qin Huairu quickly followed, took Lin Zhiyuan's arm, and sighed.

"Brother Zhiyuan, what kind of people are in the Jia family? Luo Yuying married into the family and behaved herself, working hard and never complaining, yet she was scolded every day. She has a miserable life! I dare not even think about how I would face it if it were me."

Lin Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, reached out and patted Qin Huairu's hand without saying anything.

Walk through the hall.

What came into view was Jia Zhang, slapping her thighs and howling non-stop.

"Come and have a look, the daughter-in-law is not filial, she complains of being tired as soon as she starts working, and she expects her mother-in-law to take care of her!"

"My daughter-in-law has the energy to help others, but she doesn't do anything about her own household!"

……

Luo Yuying's face was pale. She bit her lower lip and held onto the door frame.

Jia Dongxu stood next to Jia Zhang with a dark face.

"Mom, can you please stop making a fuss? Yuying just feels uncomfortable these past two days, can't you be understanding and considerate?"

Jia Zhang jumped up three feet high, "She is not feeling well, but I am not feeling well too? I take medicine every day, don't you know?"

In front of the He family’s house.

Sha Zhu frowned slightly, looking concerned, and stared at Luo Yuying.

He Daqing sat on a mat, hugged He Yushui, and watched the show with great interest.

In front of Yi's house.

Yi Mingxin crossed his arms across his chest, a hint of mockery visible at the corners of his mouth.

Aunt Yi held Yi Xiaobao in her arms, and her face looked particularly ugly.

Yi Zhonghai's face turned pale and he glared at Jia Zhang fiercely.

In the west passage of the He family, there were members of the Liu family and the Xu family standing there, and even the deaf old lady was hidden in the crowd.

Seeing Qin Huairu, He Yushui broke free, went around to the corridor in front of the Yi family's door, and ran over, "Sister Lin, you are pregnant, I will support you."

Rubbing He Yushui's head, Lin Zhiyuan praised, "Yushui is sensible. I'll leave your sister-in-law Lin to you."

After saying that, he walked straight towards He Daqing.

As soon as he arrived, He Daqing snorted coldly.

"Silly Zhu, you don't have good eyesight. Don't you see your brother Zhiyuan? Get up and pass the stool over."

Sha Zhu suddenly came back to his senses, didn't care, handed the stool to Lin Zhiyuan, took two steps forward and stood under the stairs.

Lin Zhiyuan sat down next to He Daqing and asked with a smile, "Uncle He, what's the reason for this?"

"Luo Yuying helped the Yi family make mooncakes in the afternoon. She felt uncomfortable at night and didn't prepare dinner. So, Jia Zhang is not happy about this!"

"Is this also a commotion?"

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't understand, "Is this going to be another long fuss and then nothing will happen?"

He Daqing raised his lips, waved his hand, and whispered in her ear: "Zhiyuan, don't underestimate Luo Yuying. You live in the front yard and don't know clearly, but I live closer and can observe more carefully."

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but be curious, "What's going on? Tell me about it."

"The Jia family is really weird. When the door is open, Jia Zhangshi throws all kinds of tantrums and Luo Yuying is the one being bullied. When the door is closed, Jia Zhangshi dares not say a word. It's completely the opposite."

Lin Zhiyuan's eyes widened. "Is it so magical?"

“It’s just so evil!”