Siheyuan: Starting from 1958

Director Li did not respond to Captain Zhou's words immediately. He thought for a full minute before speaking: "I'll do as you say."

"I'll talk to that kid Wang Dong later."

"He is a man of common sense. He should be aware of the adverse impact this matter may cause if it becomes a big deal."

"By the way, I'll raise the salary of his wife and sister-in-law by one level, which can be regarded as my personal compensation to him."

After saying this, Director Li's gaze towards Captain Zhou immediately became serious, with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"I have finished discussing the punishments for Bang Geng and Yi Zhonghai. Now it is your turn."

"You tell me what kind of punishment I should give you."

"If Wang Dong hadn't stood in front of the action team and prevented Bang Geng and his men from successfully framing me, do you know how big of an impact this incident would have caused?"

"I asked you to be the captain of the action team so that you can solve problems and deal with troubles for me, not so that you can cause trouble for me."

"It almost caused me a disaster today."

In Captain Zhou's opinion, the harsher Director Li treats him, the lighter the subsequent punishment will be.

He quickly answered: "Director..."

"I was indeed careless in what happened today. I have no objection to whatever punishment you give me."

"You promoted me, and I won't complain even if I'm not the captain of the action team."

Director Li replied angrily: "If you don't become the leader of the action team, who will help me solve the problem?"

"You can still take the position of captain, but you must clean up the action team for me and don't let just any random person join the action team."

"Also, you should clean up all the things you did behind my back. Don't leave any evidence that is unfavorable to the action team."

"From now on, no matter who your action team wants to investigate, you must greet me first."

"Don't let it be like today, when the flood washed away the Dragon King Temple and the people turned against each other, making others laugh at them."

"Remember the rule that you cannot investigate all cadres above the level of section chief in the steel mill unless I give the order."

"If you make the same mistake again, you won't be in the action team anymore."

"Now many of my superiors are keeping an eye on me."

"I formed the action team myself, and those leaders will definitely keep an eye on your action team."

"No matter what you do next, you must think things through carefully. You must not cause me any trouble or let your superiors find fault with you. Is that clear?"

Captain Zhou was so excited that he almost jumped up from the ground. He didn't expect that he could still keep his position as captain of the action team even after making such a big mistake.

When he opened his mouth to express his loyalty to Director Li, he was already extremely grateful to Wang Dong in his heart.

Fortunately, he stopped me and the action team, otherwise I would definitely be in big trouble, and even the Lord would not be able to save me.

He decided that he must thank Wang Dong afterwards, and let the action team teach Banggeng and Yi Zhonghai a lesson.

Wang Dong has a grudge against them, so teaching Yi Zhonghai and Banggeng a lesson is just to make friends with Wang Dong.

So Captain Zhou directly detained Yi Zhonghai and Bang Geng for three whole days within the scope of his authority before releasing them.

When leaving the action team, the first impression Yi Zhonghai gave people was that he looked several years older than a few days ago.

His face was pale, he had dark circles under his eyes, and he looked lifeless.

Banggeng was not in much better condition. He was listless and depressed. When he saw Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi coming to pick him up, he ran over with a sad face.

"Grandma...Mom..." "The action team is simply not a place for people to stay. I will never come here again."

"I'm so hungry now..."

"I've been eating cornmeal steamed bread for the past three days. I'm almost going crazy with hunger..."

"Have you prepared meat? I want to eat meat."

"My poor grandson, which damn bastard actually made my grandson like this..." Seeing Bang Geng's miserable appearance, Jia Zhang was almost mad with anger and started cursing.

Banggeng is the only grandson of the Jia family, and he usually doesn't even want to scold him.

As a result, he was detained by the action team for three days and became what he is now, neither human nor ghost. Then he wanted to use his best necromancy technique.

But after being glared at by the two action team members in front of him, he decisively chose to shut up.

He had just been released from the small dark room by the security department, and his experience in the small dark room was not much better than that of the action team.

After being caught this time, she realized that her necromancy was only effective in the courtyard.

If you really get outside the courtyard, it will not only be useless, but you may also be accused of being a feudal superstitious person.

After finally being released and seeing her beloved grandson, she didn't want to go back in.

I quickly replied: "Bang Geng, you have suffered..."

"Your mother has already bought some pork. Let's go home and make braised pork. I'll make sure you have enough to eat."

Seeing that Jia Zhang had said everything she wanted to say to Bang Geng, Yi Zhonghai was standing alone on the side with a gloomy face. No one went over to greet him. Qin Huairu didn't want to miss this fortune tree, so she walked towards him quickly and held his arm.

"Lao Yi...you've worked hard, let's go home together..."

Seeing that Qin Huairu still remembered to come and show concern for him, Yi Zhonghai's expression suddenly became much better, and he replied with a cold snort.

"This is really not a place to talk. There are so many people coming and going. Don't let others make fun of you."

"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it when we get home."

Perhaps in order to welcome Yi Zhonghai and Banggeng, the Jia family had a rare meal of white flour buns today.

There was a whole pot of braised pork, which was half potato and half pork, plus a vegetable soup. Both Yi Zhonghai and Banggeng ate four big steamed buns in a row before stopping.

It was not until then that a trace of blood appeared on the two people's pale faces, and their spirits recovered a lot.

Seeing that Qin Huairu had been hesitant to speak since the way home, Yi Zhonghai knew what she wanted to ask and said directly: "The factory has issued a punishment for me and Bang Geng."

"Bang Geng was demoted from a regular employee to an apprentice, and he cannot be converted to a regular employee within five years. His monthly salary has been restored to 18.5 yuan, but at least he is holding on to his job."

"I have also been demoted by the steel mill. I will start receiving the salary of a first-class fitter from tomorrow, which is 27.5 yuan per month. I cannot be promoted in the next five years."

"I also need to compensate Wang Dong 200 yuan and apologize to him in front of all the neighbors in the courtyard."

When Jia Zhang heard the word "compensation", she became anxious and started to curse: "Why should we pay compensation... Banggeng and Laoyi have been punished, why should we pay compensation to that little beast Wang Dong? He didn't suffer any loss, so we won't pay him."

Before Yi Zhonghai could explain, Bang Geng at the side spoke up: "Grandma...we really have to pay for this."

"Our house belongs to the steel mill, not a private property. I am an apprentice at the steel mill and am not eligible for a house."

"The leader said that if we didn't pay the money, the steel mill would take back the house."

(End of this chapter)