Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

“Everything has its pros and cons, and it’s impossible to be all-encompassing, but from a big picture perspective, some changes have brought benefits to most people.

The world belongs to everyone in the world, not to any one or some individuals.

So many revolutionary martyrs sacrificed their lives and made countless sacrifices to rebuild the country.

No matter what, it is an indisputable fact that today's peaceful and stable life is better than the chaos and war in the past.

Are you right? "

Cheng Hao has always been pragmatic and disdains to tell lies with his eyes open.

It is a fact that the quality of tea in the teahouse has declined, and Cheng Hao cannot refute it.

But being unable to refute it doesn’t mean there is nothing to say.

A slightly different analysis can help solve the deaf old lady's doubts.

"I am just an old woman half buried in the ground, I don't have the same high level of awareness as the director.

I came here today just to ask the director for help.

Let’s see how much this item is worth.”

The deaf old lady was convinced. She carefully took out the jade token wrapped in cloth from her pocket and pushed it in front of Cheng Hao.

Cheng Hao did not reach out to touch the jade token, but just turned his head and glanced at his wife.

Cheng Hao didn't know much about jade, but Xu Yun knew a thing or two.

Xu Yun understood and picked up the jade token, looking at it carefully through the light.

After carefully examining it for a while, Xu Yun's eyes became more serious. After the inspection, she looked at the deaf old lady and asked seriously, "Old lady, where did you get this jade token?"

This jade pendant is of top quality in terms of both material and workmanship. Xu Yun likes it and really wants to buy it.

But this is a serious matter, so I need to get to the bottom of it and make sure there are no problems with the jade pendant before I can discuss the price.

"To be honest, this jade token was given to me by someone more than 40 years ago. It has a clean origin and there is absolutely no problem with it."

The deaf old lady made a promise that Cheng Hao and Xu Yun were not ordinary people and she would not dare to fool them.

“It is said that gold has a price but jade is priceless.

You have kept this jade artifact for decades. Wouldn't it be nice to keep it as a family heirloom?

Why are you selling it suddenly? "

Xu Yun didn't know the deaf old lady very well. She just saw that the jade token in her hand was of good quality, so she had this doubt.

“I am an old woman with no children and no friends. I am all alone and helpless. I don’t know to whom I can pass on the legacy.

By the way, if someone is willing to recognize me as his grandmother, when I die, my things will naturally be passed on to him."

The deaf old lady said this and glanced at He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu just lowered his head and drank tea, as if he didn't hear what the deaf old lady said.

"Okay, I came from the military, I'm impatient, so I won't waste my words.

Deaf old lady, how much do you want to sell this jade token for?"

Since Xu Yun had taken a fancy to the jade token, Cheng Hao would certainly not be stingy with his wealth. The gold in his space was worth hundreds of kilograms, and the other valuables were countless, so he really didn't care about a few thousand dollars.

"My eyesight is blurry and I don't know how much this jade is worth.

Why don’t you, Director Cheng, make an offer?

I believe in Director Cheng's character. You will definitely not bully an old woman like me."

The deaf old lady smiled and threw the question to Cheng Hao.

It is said that old people become cunning. The deaf old lady is usually confused and often does stupid things, making the courtyard a mess.

Now that he has a goal, his mind is clear and he appears to be quite capable.

I have to say that she was quite capable as she was able to do well when she was young.

Cheng Hao paused for a moment and remained silent for a long while without replying, but he frequently signaled to his wife with his eyes.

The price of jade fluctuates greatly and is difficult to estimate.

Cheng Hao didn't want to take advantage of the deaf old lady, but also didn't want to suffer any loss, so he could only rely on Xu Yun to deal with this problem.

Xu Yun thought for a moment, then raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said with a smile: "Thank you for your trust, then I will make an offer.

This piece of jade is an old and valuable item. It wouldn't be excessive to sell it for several thousand yuan on the market.

However, given the current environment, there are very few people who can afford the price and are willing to pay for it.

So the price is two thousand yuan.

If you think it's suitable, sign the contract today.

If you think it’s inappropriate, forget it.”

The deaf old lady's face changed slightly when she heard the offer of two thousand. He Yuzhu couldn't help but drink a sip of tea to calm herself down. On the contrary, Cheng Hao was as calm as ever.

"Does what you say work?"

The deaf old lady asked in a deep voice with a solemn expression.

Two thousand is not a small sum. This amount of money is enough to buy a two-story courtyard house in the old city.

In this era, women manage money in the family, but the decision on how to spend the money is still in the hands of men.

Before Cheng Hao agreed, the deaf old lady was still a little worried.

"Of course it works. Her meaning is what I mean."

Cheng Hao immediately stood up to support his wife.

In fact, Cheng Hao's role today is just like a wallet. As long as Xu Yun thinks it's appropriate, no matter whether it's two thousand or twenty thousand, just pay the money.

Anyway, the family doesn't need this little money, as long as Xu Yun is happy.

Moreover, with Cheng Hao's treatment, no one would be suspicious even if he bought such a valuable jade.

He fought in foreign countries for several years, and served as the director of a subdistrict office for more than a year. His salary alone was enough to give him two thousand yuan.

"Okay, let's sign the contract."

The deaf old lady placed her hands on her knees, trying her best to control her trembling body.

She didn't expect the deal to go so smoothly, and she didn't expect Xu Yun to pay such a high price.

The jade token was indeed valuable, but given Cheng Hao's status, he managed to lower the price to a few hundred or even dozens, and she had no way to resist.

All I can say is that she really bet on Cheng Hao's character.

"Deaf old lady, you should understand the world now.

In the past, government bureaucrats in the old era only knew how to seize and exploit the people, and they did not care about the lives of the people at all.

The new era is different.

Although we dare not say that everyone is honest and incorruptible, they are generally reasonable.

We will uphold fairness and justice, conduct legal transactions, and will not steal your treasures."

As if he could see what the deaf old lady was thinking, Cheng Hao said with a smile.

"It's indeed...it's indeed different..."

The deaf old lady sighed, half relieved and half melancholy.

The deaf old lady's most glorious days remained in the old era. When the new era came, all she was left with was an old and dilapidated body and helpless confusion.

The huge contrast made it inevitable for her to resist the new era.

After this incident, she truly felt the benefits that the new era brought to ordinary people.

But after the past fantasies were shattered, the deaf old lady was still faced with the cruel reality.

She still has to continue to work hard to find a way out and get a good outcome for herself.

"Director Cheng, I have one more thing I want to ask you.

I want to adopt a child, male or female, as long as he is healthy.

Please help me.”

Coming to her senses, the deaf old lady struck while the iron was hot and made her request.

If she could get even a little help from Cheng Hao through today's superficial friendship, the deaf old lady's plan to adopt a child would go much more smoothly.

"You still haven't completely gotten over your old ideas.

You shouldn't come to me about this matter, but should go to the orphanage and ask the relevant person in charge.

As long as you meet the requirements, they won’t make it difficult for you.”