Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

After lunch, Li Xiangdong said he needed a car to go to the train station to pick up some comrades, so he asked Xu Fang to drive a large jeep to the train station.

Li Xiangdong had been driving quite well in the past few days, but Liu Guozheng said that if he didn't pass the driving test, he would not be allowed to drive into the city, let alone pick people up at the station. Now only Liu Guozheng, Xu Fang and Han Zhang have driving licenses. There are many others who can drive, but they don't have a license. Of course, Chen Huwei, who used to be Lou Zhenhua's driver and bodyguard, has a license.

When he really brought the person back, Li Xiangdong felt a little embarrassed. He saw that Liu Guozheng was afraid to step forward and looked timid.

When Li Xiangdong's comrades got out of the car, everyone understood why Li Xiangdong had such an expression.

They were all wearing military uniforms that had been washed to a bright white, and their shoulder bags were also faded, except for the red star on it, which was still as bright as before.

When they saw the five people, everyone was in awe. They were five disabled people, three of them were missing an arm each, and the other two were missing a leg each.

A thin body, a resolute face, and bright eyes with a hint of uneasiness.

"Welcome, welcome, Erleng, Lao San will take the heroes to the cafeteria."

Liu Guozheng knew without asking that they definitely did not eat on the train. It was not because they were not hungry, but because they were reluctant to eat. Perhaps they had borrowed money from others to buy the train tickets.

"Guozheng, I..."

Li Xiangdong didn't know how to start the conversation. After all, he hadn't discussed it with Liu Guozheng beforehand. He just called people over. Moreover, they were all disabled people. Although they were told to enter the security department, they could only stay in the factory guard room.

"Brother Li, you don't have to say it, I understand. By the way, are they all single?"

"No, I have a wife and children at home, and they can't help much at home. I was thinking about whether I could come to our factory to work as a security guard or sweep the floor."

Although there was no sign of displeasure on Liu Guozheng's face, Li Xiangdong was really worried.

"That's fine, but... this..."

"Guo Zheng, if it really doesn't work, then forget it. I'll send them back after dinner."

"Hey, Brother Li, what are you thinking about? I'm thinking, can we do something for them? Can we build a prosthetic limb production factory in the future to help those people whose legs or arms are disabled due to various reasons, especially heroes like them who have paid a huge price for the country and the nation? We must remember those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, and we must also do our best to help the disabled heroes so that they can live a normal life, at least be able to take care of themselves."

"Guozheng, I apologize to you. I thought you were unwilling to take them in."

"Brother Li, didn't I tell you a few days ago that as long as they are veterans, we will accept them. Of course, those who can only lie in bed and need care are not allowed for the time being. As you know, we are always short of manpower."

"Guozheng, I understand."

"Okay, Brother Li, if those tears really flow, it would be a shame for your rough appearance."

"Hahaha."

Li Xiangdong turned his back, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and showed a relieved smile.

"By the way, Brother Li, if they are willing, their families can come over after the factory dormitory is built. Our factory is just being built and there is a serious shortage of staff."

"Guo Zheng, I will tell them."

"That's fine. Also, if there are people who can't take care of themselves, you can make a count. We can donate some daily necessities or some financial help from time to time. When the time comes, just contact Xiao'e directly. Her Hope Fund was established for this purpose."

"No, if Guozheng does this, how much money will the Hope Fund cost?"

"Money is secondary. Our main goal is to donate basic living supplies. At least we can ensure that they will not go hungry. We still have these things."

It's easier said than done. Besides, there's no such a large amount of money and materials these days. But Liu Guozheng is different. He is a man with a secret. He has a second world, which is as big as the Blue Star. If it is allowed to grow crops, it can produce more than 3 billion tons of food every year. It can supply the entire Blue Star without any problems.

Liu Guozheng established the Hope Fund not to show off, but because he really has the ability to bring help and hope to people at the bottom of society, which is why it is called the Hope Fund.

Of course, not everyone is helped. First are orphans and widows, then veterans, and then those disadvantaged groups who work hard but still cannot get enough food.

"Guo Zheng, if this happened in ancient times, how many people would have built a shrine for you?"

"Hahaha, Brother Li, that's too much. Let's go and comfort your comrades. If we don't go, they won't be able to eat in peace."

“That’s true.”

When the two arrived at the cafeteria, the food was almost ready.

All the dishes are cooked freshly, and there are never leftovers in the cafeteria because Liu Guozheng does not allow it. Even if they cook too little and have to make it again, leftovers are not allowed. The main reason is that Liu Guozheng has never eaten leftovers since he was a child. Another reason is to reduce the workload of the cafeteria cleaning staff.

Since Liu Xiaolong finished his studies, Master Yuan seldom cooks by himself. Today, when Li Xiangdong and his five comrades just entered the cafeteria, Master Yuan said that he would cook the meal himself, not for anything else, but for these heroes who came back alive.

"Erlang, go get me that good wine. Good wine should go with a hero."

"Okay, Brother Zheng."

Erlang agreed and left the cafeteria to go to the Xishan warehouse to get some wine. The good wines Liu Guozheng mentioned were all kept there.

"Brothers, I am the dumbest person. I won't talk about anything else today. Let's have a good meal, drink some wine, and take a rest. Tomorrow, I will let Brother Li accompany you to go shopping."

After Liu Guozheng finished speaking, the five people looked at each other. It seemed that they were unwilling to accept them. What should they do now? The money for the train tickets was borrowed from others.

"Brothers, don't let your imagination run wild. We have nothing to do for now, so let Brother Li take you around and rest for a few days. Once you are familiar with the place, I will arrange some work for you. How do you think?"

Seeing the expressions on the five people's faces, Liu Guozheng knew that they had misunderstood and hurriedly explained it again.

Li Xiangdong was afraid that they would worry, so he hurriedly said, "Brothers, Guozheng said that you will work under me from now on. We brothers can be together again."

After listening to what Liu Guozheng and Li Xiangdong said, they felt relieved. At this time, Erlang also came back with two bottles of wine.

"Here comes the wine."

"Erlang, fill up the glasses, let's toast to the hero together."

"it is good."

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