Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

As the inside story of the house-buying incident was exposed, the neighbors in the courtyard really felt some sympathy for Yan Bugui this time.

Of course, sympathy is limited to the spiritual level.

It is impossible for the neighbors to pay for Yan Bugui's mistake and spend real money to help him fill the hole. At most, they can comfort him with a few words and pretend to do so.

There were also many people who gossiped about Yan Bugui behind his back, mocking him and gloating over his misfortune.

When Yan Bugui was the steward, he often acted arrogantly and ostentatiously in the courtyard. Now that his family has fallen on hard times, it is understandable that he suffers backlash.

It was Yan Bugui's fault for not behaving properly and offending all the neighbors in the yard.

Fortunately, Yan Bugui kept his job and still had some dignity as a teacher.

The neighbors shouted at him loudly, but they did not dare to cause trouble for Yan Bugui directly.

After the initial turmoil, the Yan family quickly stabilized and lived frugally to save money and pay off their debts.

Everything has its pros and cons. Although Yan Bugui's raising his children in poverty caused a lot of trouble, it did cultivate his four children's endurance to endure hardships.

The five members of the Yan family stared at the half-chopped pickles on the plate with every meal.

It's a miracle that no one can maintain vital signs with just half a bowl of porridge.

If it were any other family, they would have made a scene over such shabby food.

The children of the Yan family counted the days on their fingers, hoping that the difficult year would pass as soon as possible.

Time flies, and the new year is here in the blink of an eye.

……

In the early spring of 55, a major policy that had been prepared for a long time was fully implemented in the city of Beijing.

As soon as he received the instructions from his superiors, Cheng Hao convened a meeting of all the employees in the street office to assign tasks.

“Comrades, I believe you have already heard what I am going to discuss at today’s meeting.

In early March, the country will officially issue the second set of currency to replace the first set of currency.

At that time, the city’s 35 fixed exchange offices and five mobile exchange groups will work together.

The task of our Xining Sub-district Office is to inform each community of the policy, urge residents within the jurisdiction to complete the exchange as soon as possible, and deal with a series of disputes arising from the exchange process.

This matter concerns the fundamental livelihood of the people. All staff of the subdistrict office must do their best to complete the work and must not slack off.

Those who neglect their duties will be severely punished.”

Cheng Hao is usually serious and decisive, but he rarely shows such a stern attitude in front of his subordinates.

The saying goes, be strict with yourself and lenient with others.

While Cheng Hao strictly regulates his own behavior, he also leaves enough room for his subordinates to relax. The rope cannot be tied too tight, otherwise it is easy to suffocate.

The harsh words were spoken at the very beginning today, which shows that this work is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly.

"Yes, Director!"

Under the leadership of Deputy Director Luo, all the staff of the Street Office responded in unison and there was no more words.

The work this time is neither complicated nor not complicated, but the small problems in the currency exchange process are quite energy-consuming.

As long as you calm down and put in the effort, there won't be any big problems.

On the contrary, if you are too frivolous and don't take it seriously, it can easily lead to big mistakes.

The ugly words have been said in advance, and now we just have to wait for Cheng Hao to assign the tasks.

"Okay, since everyone has no objection, then each of you should go and preach according to the assigned areas."

Since it concerns the people's livelihood, it naturally needs to be handled at the grassroots level.

Not only the temporary workers and ordinary employees of the street office, but even Cheng Hao had to visit various communities in person, even to supervise the work and deal with possible accidents.

……

After the meeting, the rest of the staff left first, leaving only two directors in the meeting room to pack up their things and take a break to drink some water.

"Hey, I'm busy again."

Ever since Sister Luo and her daughter left Beijing, the pressure on Deputy Director Luo has been greatly reduced.

Maybe it's because he's fat and kind-hearted, or maybe it's because people get fatter as they get older, but his body is getting bigger and bigger.

As his weight increased, walking became more difficult, so Deputy Director Luo became even more of a homebody, thinking of ways to stay in the office all day long and avoiding going out whenever possible.

This work at the grassroots level is probably going to be a big test for Deputy Director Luo.

"Lao Luo, stop sighing.

It's good to go out for a walk. Don't stay in the office all the time. Your bones will become rusty.

Being too fat is bad for your health. Walk around more this time and you can lose weight."

Cheng Hao picked up the teacup and took a big gulp, then spoke calmly.

“I’m old, and I don’t have the energy like you young people.

It’s good to be young. When I was young, I could run faster than them.”

Deputy Director Luo supported the conference table with both hands, stood up and smiled.

Ever since Cheng Hao helped settle the matter with Sister Luo and her daughter, Deputy Director Luo's attitude towards him has changed drastically.

Deputy Director Luo was grateful to Cheng Hao from the bottom of his heart.

After Sister Luo left, Deputy Director Luo finally felt how refreshing life was without the interference of such bad relatives, and even his body became healthier.

“A good man never brags about his past achievements.

If you say so, I have to tell you about how I walked dozens of miles alone in the snow on the battlefield and killed more than 20 American soldiers. "

After working together for more than a year, the two gradually became familiar with each other, and Cheng Hao even learned to joke with Deputy Director Luo.

"Okay, okay, okay, you are awesome.

Our Director Cheng is a man of both literary and martial talents, a rare talent in the world."

"Don't just talk about me.

Lao Luo, you are already in your thirties and will soon be forty, why haven’t you started a family yet?

Do you plan to be single for the rest of your life? "

Since they started working together, Cheng Hao has never met any other family members of Deputy Director Luo except for Sister Luo's family.

I thought Deputy Director Luo was conservative and didn't like to show off his family, but later I found out that he was still a bachelor.

Being single is not uncommon in any era, and it is normal for a man without money and power to not be able to find a wife.

What is abnormal is that Deputy Director Luo is a government official whose welfare benefits and social status far exceed those of ordinary people, but he still cannot find a wife.

"Stop laughing at me.

Not everyone is as successful at a young age as you, making great military achievements and getting a good marriage.

You know what's going on in my family.

With my sister's condition, can I find a partner?

We've talked about it before, but she ruined it every time."

Deputy Director Luo sighed, and there was a sense of sadness in his words.

In later generations, there was a woman who emptied her husband's family to support her younger brother, which eventually broke up the family.

Here there are also good sisters like Sister Luo, who single-handedly prevents her brother from being seduced by bad women and maintains her brother's noble single status.

Doesn’t it seem great?

"Hey, Director Cheng, if there is a suitable girl, please introduce her to me.

Good things should be kept within the family. Although I am a little old, I am still a flower before I reach 40.”

Deputy Director Luo stroked his somewhat formed baldness and grinned, revealing his white teeth.

"Go! Go! Go.

I am neither a matchmaker nor a matchmaker, so how can I control your marriage?

Let your wife find it herself, don’t count on me.

If I introduce you to others, I will definitely be scolded."