Siheyuan: Starting from 1958

The home of the third uncle Yan Fugui is in the front yard of the quadrangle.

The atmosphere was very depressing, and everyone had a sullen face and said nothing.

Especially Yan Fugui, who has been sighing since he returned home.

Yan Jiecheng suddenly punched the table and said, "Dad..."

"Wang Dong is too much. You are so nice to him. If any of the masters in the courtyard want to deal with him, just tell him the news in advance."

"And this is how this kid repays you."

"If he hadn't interfered, the apprenticeship quota that the old man offered would definitely be mine. I must settle this account with him."

After saying that, he stood up from the chair, as if he was going out to fight Wang Dong to the death.

"Shut up and sit down..." Yan Fugui cursed with a frown.

"Even if Wang Dong didn't interrupt, this job wouldn't have fallen into our hands."

"The four courtyards now are no longer the same as they were a year ago. The prestige of the three of us in the courtyards is no longer as high as before. Many people are too lazy to listen to what we say, let alone give us face."

"This is a job worth 400 yuan. Do you think those young people who want to work in the yard will let it go easily and watch Yi Zhonghai give you the job..."

"Even if Wang Dong doesn't intervene, there are others in the yard who will intervene."

"If I had known that today's hospital meeting would have this result, I shouldn't have listened to Lao Yi's nonsense."

"If we don't offend Wang Dong, even if Jie Cheng doesn't get the job quota, our family will receive a lunch box of leftovers every three or four days."

“Although there is not much meat, it is very oily.”

"Haven't you noticed that everyone's complexion has become better after eating more oily food recently?"

"Not only have we failed to solve Jie Cheng's problem, but we have also offended Wang Dong. Wang Dong will definitely not send us leftovers in the future..."

Speaking of this, Yan Fugui seemed to have aged several years and had no energy at all.

I was particularly good at scheming in Siheyuan, but in the end, I ended up scheming myself, and ended up losing both my wife and my army.

Such an outcome was something he had never imagined before.

After listening to Yan Fugui's analysis, the third aunt's face immediately flashed with worry, and she frowned and analyzed: "Old man...is the matter really that serious..."

Seeing Yan Fugui nod, the worried expression on Third Aunt's face became even stronger, and she immediately said, "That's bad..."

"Since Wang Dong started sending us leftovers, the amount of oil and salt we eat each month has been reduced by half compared to before."

"Because leftovers are high in oil and water, I saved a lot of cornmeal steamed bread and money on buying groceries."

"If there are no leftovers in the future, I will have to spend at least three yuan more every month on oil, salt and vegetables..."

"Our family is already living in a tight spot, and now we have to spend three more dollars every month. What should we do..."

"Old man, why don't you go and apologize to Wang Dong and ask him to forgive us. Maybe he will give us leftovers in the future..."

"This can save at least three dollars a month. Don't be foolish, old man."

When they thought about the possibility of going hungry in the future, the children of the Yan family became anxious and followed the third aunt to persuade Yan Fugui to apologize to Wang Dong.

Yan Fugui is the head of the family, the eldest uncle of four courtyards, and also a teacher. People always compliment him wherever he goes. He has never experienced such a big crisis.

His entire face instantly turned red with anger, and he shouted loudly: "Shut up..."

"Do you think I don't want to apologize to Wang Dong and mend the rift between us?"

"Just after the general meeting, I ran after him and called him, but Wang Dong acted as if he didn't hear me and ignored me." "I am the third uncle in the yard. Wang Dong doesn't give me face. What else can I do? I can't kneel down to him, right? How can I live in the yard in the future?"

"It's just three dollars more..."

"From now on, we will eat the same as before. I will give everyone steamed bread and vegetables. Everyone has a fixed amount, and no one can eat more than they should."

After hearing Yan Fugui's decision, all the children in the Yan family looked bitter.

In the past, their meals were all portioned by Yan Fugui in advance. Not only were the dishes small in quantity, but the steamed corn bread was just enough to fill their stomachs, which was far from enough to make them feel full.

But there is nothing they can do, because they have to deal with such a stingy father.

"Bang bang bang..."

At this moment, a knock on the door suddenly reached Yan Fugui's ears. He raised his eyebrows and made a judgment in his mind. He frowned and replied, "It's probably Lao Yi..."

"He tricked me today. I lost both my wife and my army. If he doesn't give me an explanation later, I will definitely not let him go easily."

When I opened the door, I saw Yi Zhonghai walking in with a bag on his back.

Yan Fugui took the initiative and said, "Old Yi..."

"You really screwed me over today..."

"I told you before when you came to me: Tang Dashan paid for his job, but you didn't believe it and tricked me into plotting against Wang Dong at the general meeting."

"In the end, not only did I not get the job, but I also offended Wang Dong. This guy will probably never bring me leftovers again in the future."

"Those leftovers can help the family save at least five dollars every month. Now there are no leftovers, and you, Old Yi, must help me solve this five dollars..."

Yi Zhonghai didn't expect Yan Fugui to be so shameless and asked him for five dollars a month.

He frowned and asked back: "Old Yan..."

"How can you blame me for this?"

"If you hadn't asked clearly, I wouldn't have targeted Wang Dong at the general meeting, nor would I have lost face at the general meeting and even lost an apprenticeship position."

"That's four hundred dollars."

"If you really count it, my loss is much greater than yours."

"Besides, if you didn't want to get a free job from Wang Dong, you wouldn't agree no matter how much I said."

"Now that it has happened, it is meaningless for the two of us to analyze who is more responsible and who is less responsible."

"Based on my understanding of Wang Dong, after what happened tonight, your relationship with him obviously can no longer be restored to what it was before, so you might as well join forces with me to deal with him together.

"He now owns three houses and a small courtyard. I don't believe you won't be tempted."

"If we drive him and the Chen family out of the courtyard, you will definitely have a share of these houses and courtyards."

"There is one more thing..."

"Although I live in the middle courtyard, my eyes are not blind, my ears are not deaf, and my nose is not blocked. I can be sure that Wang Dong has saved a lot of money in the past six months."

"There is a shortage of supplies in the city right now, and every household is living a hard life. Why should he be the only one living a good life? If you can force Wang Dong to take out all these assets, your family will also get a lot of benefits."

After saying that, he put the bag on his back on the table and said, "This is the twenty catties of flour I asked Auntie to prepare for you. This is the only amount of food I can take out. This is my apology to you today."

"As for what I just proposed, please think about it carefully and give me a reply in a few days."

…………(End of chapter)