Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

"Master Liu, is this what we have agreed on?"

"We've agreed. From now on, whether it's good or bad, I won't ask anymore."

Since they had already high-fived each other as an oath, Liu Haizhong became more motivated and naturally no longer mentioned the matter of asking Liu Guangtian to go home with him today.

"Liu Guozheng, you are a good person. Although you are a little cruel, you also have your good points."

Liu Haizhong started to act like that again. He stood up, put his hands behind his back, raised his proud head, and walked away with a staggering step.

"Master Liu, the line outside is quite long. Let's take a break. It won't delay your purchase of meat."

"Buy meat? Who said I bought meat?"

"Master Liu, why don't you buy meat so early?"

"Of course."

"Then why do you get up so early? You're so tired every day, wouldn't it be uncomfortable to lie in bed for one more hour?"

"I got up so early just to wait for you."

"Wait for us? Do you mean you knew Guang Tian was here?"

"Not so early, just last night."

"Oh, no way, there really is a master in our alley."

"Master? How can Lao Yi be called a master? He is just a blind cat that has encountered a dead mouse."

Liu Guozheng finally understood that it was Yi Zhonghai who told Liu Haizhong, but he didn't know how Yi Zhonghai knew it.

"Master Liu, do you mean that Yi Zhonghai told you? Don't talk nonsense, I don't believe it. Besides, is Yi Zhonghai so powerful?"

"Liu Guozheng, look at you. I just said that you have good qualities, but you are not worthy of praise. Lao Yi said that he bumped into you by accident the night before last."

Liu Guangtian next to him nodded. What he meant was not that he met Yi Zhonghai, but that he found someone following him and Wang Sigen the night before. Now it seems that the person was Yi Zhonghai.

What I can’t understand now is why Yi Zhonghai was following them?

"No matter whether it was intentional or not, Yi Zhonghai is really a capable person."

"Liu Guozheng has to admit that I overestimated you just now. If Yi Zhonghai was really capable, how could he have his legs broken so many times? I heard that they all used the same method, first putting him in a sack, then breaking his legs. What is this, Yi Zhonghai? This is called taking care of the head but not the butt. He never changes his bad habits!"

Well, the mystery has been solved. The person who followed Wang Sigen the night before yesterday was definitely Yi Zhonghai.

Liu Guozheng doesn't know who made the move yet, because no one reports to him. It could be Xu Qing or Bai Wu. Liu Guozheng guesses that Bai Wu is more likely.

Xu Qing's task was to garrison the small courtyard next to Houhai, and Jiang Ping's task was to garrison the office.

Xu Fang and Han Zhang's task was to transport the goods.

Bai Wu's task is to patrol the Nanluoguxiang area at night to ensure the safety of the area, and more importantly, to take care of the safety of those who are familiar with Liu Guozheng.

I didn't expect that it would really come in handy this time. When I arranged the task before, I said that we should try not to kill anyone, otherwise Yi Zhonghai would not be in the hospital.

"Master Liu, from what you said, Yi Zhonghai must have offended someone."

"I guess it's because Old Yi is a thoughtful person. No matter what he does, he will do it only if it is beneficial to himself. He also likes to preach, whether in the courtyard or in the workshop. It has been so many years. Maybe someone he looked down on has become rich and is here to take revenge on him, Yi Zhonghai."

"Yes, Master Liu is right. We can't have close friends with people who are thoughtful."

"Yes, yes, Xiao Liu, what you said hits the nail on the head. The night before yesterday, Yi Zhonghai took the initiative to find me and said he had something to discuss. I didn't think much about it at the time. It seems that Yi Zhonghai has tricked me again."

"This can be considered a good thing that Yi Zhonghai did. At least the relationship between you and your son has not deteriorated further."

"Xiao Liu, what you said makes sense. I won't bother with Yi Zhonghai this time."

"Master Liu, you have a broad mind."

"That's right. I want to be a leader in the future. If nothing else, I must be broad-minded."

Before we knew it, Liu Haizhong sat down again with a smug look on his face, and his address also changed from Liu Guozheng to Xiao Liu.

"Master Liu, I still think Yi Zhonghai is amazing."

"Xiao Liu, there is something wrong with you, comrade. I have said so much, why do you still think Yi Zhonghai is so powerful?"

"Master Liu, think about it, he first told you that you had seen the light of day, and then asked you to come and wait here, isn't that impressive enough?"

"Oh, that's not what you're talking about. You've completely misunderstood. Lao Yi only told me that he met Si Gen and Guang Tian, ​​but he didn't say anything else. As for why I came to wait for you today, it was all thanks to Yan Bugui."

"how to say?"

"Yan Bugui said that Wang Sigen followed you to beg for food. Sigen and Guangtian are good friends. The only people who could have kept Guangtian hidden for nearly a year were in the village. Guangtian didn't know anyone else, so he must have known you, Liu Guozheng, through Sigen."

"Oh, it's true. Yan Bugui is really smart."

"Xiao Liu, look at your envious expression. You shouldn't envy Yan Bugui. He is just a little clever. He only cares about the immediate benefits. His vision is too short."

"Not necessarily. I heard that Yan Bugui's family eats pickles by the root, regardless of gender, age or status. The number is what they say, and it's fair and reasonable."

"Xiao Liu, you are still too young to see through the drawbacks here."

"Guangtian, go get a glass of water. I want to listen carefully to Master Liu's advice today."

There was no water in the concierge, so Liu Guangtian went to the living room, brought over a thermos, and poured tea for Liu Guozheng and the other man.

"Well, I am a little thirsty after talking so much."

"Guang Tian is not good enough, and his eyesight is not good enough. He had to wait for Xiao Liu to tell him to serve tea. To put it bluntly, he is still young."

Seeing Liu Guozheng asking for advice humbly, Liu Haizhong's vanity was greatly satisfied. After taking a sip of water, Liu Haizhong continued, "Xiao Liu, is this what Yan Bugui calls fair and just? He is just stingy. It's ok to be stingy with outsiders, but he is also stingy with his own people. Since Yan Jiecheng stopped going to school, he has started to pay for food and accommodation at home. How can a parent be like this? Just wait and see. Yan Bugui's children will definitely learn to be like him in the future. When Yan Bugui is old, you will know what he is like."

Good fellow, Liu Guozheng exclaimed, good fellow, the old saying is true: truth is told to others. If it is applied to oneself, it will not work.

It’s the same for Liu Haizhong. If his children at home want to eat eggs, they have to pay. If they want to eat something good, they also have to pay.

Didn’t you see that Liu Guangtian’s mouth was turned down to his belt?

"Master Liu, do you think it is possible that Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui are using you to cause trouble for me?"

"Ah."

Liu Haizhong took another sip of water, narrowed his eyes, nodded heavily, and continued: "This situation cannot be ruled out. Besides, the three of us have always been at odds with each other. They want to plot against me. Humph, am I such an easy person to plot against?"

Liu Guozheng wanted to laugh. Liu Haizhong was really flattering himself. He was very knowledgeable when talking about others, but he was silent when talking about himself.

"It seems that old ginger is still spicy."

"That's right, Xiao Liu, you are still young, learn more. In this life, you must climb up. If you have the chance, you should become an official, a high-ranking official. That's what is called prestige."

"Master Liu, why are you so keen on being an official?"

"Humph, prefects who wiped out families, county magistrates who ruined families, I've personally experienced that. My second uncle's entire family was forced to death by black dogs. Xiao Liu, you can imagine, those black dogs were so rampant, what about the dog's owner? So my father told me that if I have the chance, I must become an official, a high-ranking official."

"Master Liu, we are in a new society now, and everyone is equal."

"Everyone is equal? ​​Xiao Liu, you still have a lot to learn."

After drinking the last sip of water, Liu Haizhong stood up and walked away, still with his hands behind his back, his head tilted up, and his chin tapping on the road.

"this...."

Liu Guozheng was also stunned. For someone who had survived the old society, it wasn’t simple at all!

"Brother Zheng, thank you."

Liu Guangtian is now completely relieved. He no longer has to worry about delivering goods to the city. This has completely solved his dilemma.

However, Liu Haizhong made it very clear that he was not responsible for retirement support and the family business was not to be inherited, so it was equivalent to leaving the house with nothing.

Well, as long as I follow Liu Guozheng and work hard in the future, I may be able to buy a house in the city, get married and have children.

I must work harder, learn the skills well, and win honor for myself. In order not to let Brother Zheng lose face, I must surpass Liu Guangqi in the future and let Liu Haizhong see that I am no worse than the eldest son he has carefully nurtured.

At this moment, all the shackles on Liu Guangtian were removed, and his temperament seemed to have changed greatly. Although he didn't completely get rid of his lack of self-confidence, at least one could feel a willingness to strive for progress in him.