Siheyuan: Starting from 1958

Chapter 659: Eat a Big Melon (First Update)
The east wing in the front yard of the quadrangle.

Wang Dong was chatting with his wife and father-in-law about some interesting things that happened in the restaurant today. The atmosphere was very relaxed and laughter could be heard from the small room from time to time.

"Knock, knock, knock..." The knocking sound from the door suddenly broke the atmosphere.

Wang Dong frowned, but still stood up from the chair, wanting to see who came to see him so late.

"Zhang Juan, Jie Cheng, Jiefang... Why are you here? It's so late. Is there anything I can help you with?" Looking at the neighbors in the same yard, although Wang Dong didn't like them coming to see him so late, he still asked patiently.

In any case, their two wives are now their employees.

Judging from their work performance in the past few months, both of them are very down-to-earth and capable, and they don’t have the kind of calculating nature that Yan Fugui has.

If nothing unexpected happens, both of them will have good hopes of promotion in the future.

Maybe one day he will become a general in his hands.

Yan Jiecheng was about to reply when his wife Zhang Juan stopped him with a look and said, "Boss..."

"After listening to what you said at the meeting today, we just discussed it and planned to sign up with my sister-in-law to report to the South City branch. I hope that you, the boss, can give us a chance..."

Although Wang Dong was optimistic about Zhang Juan and the other person, he did not expect that they would sign up to work at the South City branch, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

After all, their husbands all work in the steel mill and they all live in Yan Fugui's house, so they need Yan Fugui and his wife to help take care of the children.

If I go to work in the south of the city, I will definitely have to be separated from my husband temporarily. I might not be able to see my children or go back to my courtyard house once a week.

Frowning, he asked back: "Have you thought about it?"

"I've thought about it..." When Zhang Juan heard Wang Dong's question, she knew she had come to the right place. She was very excited, and then she answered Wang Dong's puzzled look with certainty.

"Okay..." Wang Dong made a decision after thinking about it for a while.

Both of Yan Fugui's daughters-in-law graduated from junior high school and have the same educational background as Yu Li.

In addition, both of them are hard-working and have good character. They have performed very well in the hotel for a few months and there will be no problem for them to be a team leader in the South City branch.

Seeing that the two people immediately became excited, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang also had smiles on their faces, Wang Dong continued to speak.

"I can help you two secure the spots first."

"Work hard at the main store over the next few days, and ask your sister Yu Li more often about what you need to pay attention to as a team leader."

"I will transfer you there before the South City branch opens."

At this point, Wang Dong couldn't help but ask: "Zhang Juan..."

"The South City branch is more than ten kilometers away from our courtyard. If I really go there to work, I won't have time to come back to see the kids."

"Xie Cheng and Jiefang both work at the steel mill. If you go to the South City branch, you two will definitely have to separate..."

"Can you tell me why?"

Zhang Juan didn't feel embarrassed to talk about the family's dirty laundry, and answered readily, "Boss...we have decided to separate from our parents and go directly to the south of the city..."

"Separation?" The puzzled expression on Wang Dong's face was immediately replaced by shock. He didn't expect that he would eat such a big melon tonight.

Zhang Juan nodded and continued: "This is all because of my parents' pressure..."

"Until my brother and sister-in-law and I earned more than 100 yuan at the restaurant."

"In addition to the 20 yuan living expenses and 10 yuan pension we promised to give to our family, Dad also asked us to hand over half of our salary, otherwise he would not help us take care of the children or cook for us."

"The hotel has a daycare center. I plan to send my child there tomorrow." "I'll take this opportunity to divide the house with my parents."

"In order to prevent Dad from plotting against us again in the future, let's just move to the south of the city."

"But there is one thing I need your help with, boss..."

Wang Dong was obviously shocked by Zhang Juan's words. He didn't expect that Yan Fugui was not only good at calculating, but also so greedy.

The two sons are not satisfied with paying 30 yuan each per month and they want them to hand over half of their salary. This is too cruel.

But when he thought of the tragic ending of Yan Fugui and his wife in the original drama of "Siheyuan", Wang Dong felt relieved.

If he had not been so cruel to his sons, they would not have failed to provide for the couple in their old age.

But these are other people's family affairs, and Wang Dong can't say much.

After recovering from the shock, he asked Zhang Juan, "What's the matter?"

"Although I am your boss, we have been neighbors for decades. I will definitely help if I can..."

After getting Wang Dong's affirmative answer, Wang Juan and Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Especially Zhang Juan, she has made up her mind to separate from Yan Fugui and his wife.

It would be terrible if the couple didn’t borrow money from Wang Dong tonight and had no money to buy a house.

Quickly answer: "Boss..."

"Although we have decided to separate from our parents and settle down in the south of the city, we are still a little short of money to buy a house."

"You know my parents' personalities. The possibility of borrowing money from them is almost zero... so I thought of coming to you for help."

"Can you lend us some money temporarily? Starting from next month, deduct 100 yuan from our salary every month until it is paid back."

Wang Dong laughed when he heard it: "What's the big deal..."

"It's no problem to borrow money..."

"You are also the elders of the hotel. Now that you are in trouble, it is reasonable for you to help by generating electricity..."

"How much does it cost? Tell me a number."

"Five hundred per family..." Zhang Juan said without further ado.

After hearing this, Wang Dong said to Chen Jun who was sitting in the room: "Wife..."

"Go take out a thousand yuan from the house. Jie Cheng and Jie Fang will need it urgently, so just deduct it from their wages when the time comes."

Five hundred yuan is fifty big unity notes, which looked like a pile in her hand. Zhang Juan, who felt a little guilty just now, instantly became confident.

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang also laughed, and the worried expressions on their faces disappeared instantly.

After saying a few words of thanks to Wang Dong, he hurried away, chatting as he walked.

Wang Dong closed the door and told his two daughters-in-law about the borrowing of money and how Yan Fugui asked them for half of their wages.

"Dongzi... Yan Fugui's calculations are scheming, but they are too cruel. He even doesn't let go of his daughters-in-law's wages. Doesn't he worry that when he gets old, his two daughters-in-law will not provide for him in the future..." Chen Jun was obviously shocked by Yan Fugui's bizarre methods. She stared at her husband with wide eyes and asked in disbelief.

"He's clearly obsessed with money."

(End of this chapter)