The winner of life in the courtyard

Chapter 159: Want to be a free hand?

"Sister Xiao'e, you should keep a low profile when it's time to do so!"

Shen Zhiping really didn't want Lou Xiao'e to get into trouble when the wind started. As for the Lou family? Well, Shen Zhiping didn't feel anything.

"By the way, Sister Xiao'e, who told you that there is also an empty courtyard next door?"

It’s not Shen Zhiping’s conspiracy theory, but Lou Xiao’e is a divorced woman. Who would have the leisure to tell her such things?

"It was the middle courtyard, the pig butcher's father, when he was talking to the third uncle in the front courtyard about this, I heard it!"

"Isn't the Third Uncle's family large?"

"Yan Jiecheng has grown up and is going to get married. In the future, Yan Jiefang and his family will also need a house to start a family. He Daqing told the third uncle about this situation. I happened to pass by and heard it!"

Lou Xiao'e quickly explained the whole story.

"That's right!"

Shen Zhiping thought about it and felt that this must be a coincidence.

However, whether it is really a coincidence remains to be confirmed. After all, the feeling He Daqing gave him, with that sinister look, does not seem like a good person at all.

Also, He Daqing unexpectedly followed the White Widow to Baocheng, and the explanation given to the public was that he was bewitched by the beauty, but Shen Zhiping felt that the truth was not that simple.

In the plot, Shen Zhiping vaguely remembered that He Daqing was brought back to the courtyard by Xu Damao from Baocheng, and he made trouble there for a while. It was Yi Zhonghai who said something. Shen Zhiping couldn't remember the plot at that time, but after Yi Zhonghai spoke, He Daqing's attitude softened.

"What does this look like?"

"Can you speak more clearly?"

Lou Xiao'e really wanted to hit Shen Zhiping twice, but they were both riding bicycles, and Lou Xiao'e had not yet mastered the skill of riding a bicycle with one hand, so she could only watch Shen Zhiping grit his teeth.

Shen Zhiping chuckled and said, "Sister Xiao'e, I still don't understand it!"

"However, Mr. Yan has been in the Siheyuan for so many years. There is an empty cross-courtyard next door. Does he need He Daqing to tell him?"

"He Daqing had not been in Sijiu City before. How long has he been back? He is more familiar with the surrounding situation than Teacher Yan. Don't you think this is too coincidental?"

"Also, isn't it a coincidence that you suddenly want to buy a house?"

"You've lived in the courtyard for more than a day or two before. Have you ever thought about buying a house outside?"

Shen Zhiping threw a series of questions to Lou Xiao'e, which really stumped her.

One coincidence is a coincidence, but are two coincidences still coincidences?

Although Lou Xiao'e is a bit naive, she is not stupid.

Growing up in a family like the Lou family, she is just naive and ignorant of the world, but she is not incapable of thinking.

"Let me think about it!"

After hearing Shen Zhiping's series of words, Lou Xiao'e also realized that something was wrong.

When did she suddenly come up with the idea of ​​buying a house and moving out of the courtyard house?
Correct!
When she was working at the steel mill, she heard people say while eating in the cafeteria that if you are not comfortable living in one place, you should move to another place.

But who said it?

I can’t remember!
What was the situation at that time?

Lou Xiao'e began to recall these things and forgot about arguing with Shen Zhiping.

Unfortunately, until the two of them returned to the courtyard, Lou Xiao'e still hadn't figured out what had happened. It was clearly something that had happened not long ago.

"Sister Xiao'e, are you okay?"

"If you can't remember, forget it. This might really just be a coincidence!"

It would have been better if Shen Zhiping didn't say anything. The more he talked, the more Lou Xiao'e felt that this was not a coincidence.

But Lou Xiao'e just couldn't figure out how the other party made her fall into this step by step. It was as if there was an invisible hand pushing all this from behind.

"I'll figure it out!"

Lou Xiao'e waited for Shen Zhiping to look at her, "I'm not old or eighty years old, my brain is not muddled, it's impossible that I can't figure out such a small thing, humph!"

Shen Zhiping didn't expect that his kind words would make Lou Xiao'e arrogant.

After entering the courtyard, Shen Zhiping saw Yan Bugui starting to fiddle with his flower pots. He didn't know whether he planned to grow vegetables or continue growing flowers this time!
"Teacher Yan, I heard you want to buy a house?"

After Lou Xiao'e pushed her bicycle into the central courtyard, Shen Zhiping, who walked in behind Lou Xiao'e, started chatting with Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui's previous decision to work at the steel mill because of Qin Huairu had once annoyed Shen Zhiping, who had been unfriendly to him for several days. But today, he suddenly spoke to him with a smile, which made Yan Bugui feel a little flattered.

"Ah, yes, I have this idea!"

Yan Bugui stopped what he was doing and said, "I heard from He Daqing that there is a courtyard next door that is similar to your East Courtyard. Although it is not very big, it also has three rooms. I was thinking of asking around to see if I can buy it!"

"Look at your posture, is this a failure?"

"you do not say!"

Yan Bugui was a little frustrated. "That cross-yard is also public housing, reserved for you steel mill workers."

"I went to see the house. What can I say? If you have money, you can buy it and fix it up. It's pretty good."

"That's really a pity!"

Shen Zhiping looked very sorry for Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui blinked, looked around, and whispered, "Engineer Shen, um, do you have any plans to recruit workers for your steel mill in the near future?"

"My name is Jie Cheng. Do you think you have a chance to work in a steel mill?"

Originally, Yan Bugui wanted to use some tricks to persuade Shen Zhiping to take the initiative to help his boss solve the work problem.

But there was nothing wrong with his previous displays of goodwill, but Shen Zhiping turned hostile over the matter of Qin Huairu.

Yan Bugui thought he already understood Shen Zhiping, but he never expected that this guy would change his face faster than a kid. His face changed at the slightest displeasure.

He had no choice but to take the initiative.

"Teacher Yan, I really don't know whether this factory has any plans to recruit workers!"

"How about I ask for you later?"

Shen Zhiping said this sincerely.

Although he could see that Yan Bugui wanted him to help solve Yan Jiecheng's problem of going to work, Yan Bugui's subtle action made Shen Zhiping speechless.

If you want his help, just tell him directly and show some appreciation. He will definitely help within his ability, after all, he is your neighbor.

But Yan Bugui didn't say anything clearly, and didn't even show any expression. Does he want to get it for free?
How can this be?

Nowadays, one job can support a family.

Since Yan Bugui was making things confusing for him, Shen Zhiping didn't mind being a riddler with him.

"Engineer Shen, thank you so much!"

"If this works, our whole family will be grateful to you!"

Yan Bugui was so excited.

Shen Zhiping was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Yan Bugui and said, "Teacher Yan, you are exaggerating!"

"I just went to the factory to ask a few questions. It's just a short walk. Do I deserve your whole family's gratitude?"

"It's passed, it's passed!"

After hearing what Shen Zhiping said, Yan Bugui came to his senses and realized that he had messed up things. He quickly put on a smile and said, "Engineer Shen, well, I know that this job is not a trivial matter. Please help me. If you need any help, just tell me. I will definitely not be vague on my side!"

"Teacher Yan, you are making things difficult for me again!"

"Okay, let me ask for you first!" Shen Zhiping waved his hand, walked towards the east wing, and stopped chatting with Yan Bugui.

There is definitely something wrong with this stingy and calculating uncle.

Damn it, can this kind of thing be discussed in such an environment?
Also, you said you need to take care of it. Is that even necessary? You should show your sincerity first. Do you expect me to pay for you?
What are you thinking about?
When Shen Zhiping returned to the East Courtyard, Liu Wanqing had already returned and was busy in the kitchen.

"Go and have fun by yourself!"

Looking at the two puppies rushing over, Shen Zhiping raised his foot and gently pushed them, and the two little guys lay on the ground with their four legs up in the air, waiting for their owner to play with them.

Unfortunately, Shen Zhiping simply stroked the dogs' heads and ignored them.

Although the puppies are cute, compared to them, Shen Zhiping would rather find his sweet-smelling wife.

"Wife, what are you having for dinner?"

Shen Zhiping entered the kitchen and first went to the basin to wash his hands with soap, after all, he had petted the dog.

"You smell it?"

Liu Wanqing glanced at Shen Zhiping mischievously.

The food has been put into the pot and a faint fragrance is already floating in the air.

Shen Zhiping sniffed hard and couldn't help laughing. He said, "There's meat, um, cabbage, and tofu. Could it be cabbage, tofu, and vermicelli stew?"

"What a sharp nose!"

Liu Wanqing smiled very happily, and no one knew what she was thinking about.

Shen Zhiping naturally knew what his wife was thinking, but he was too lazy to argue with her. After all, she was his wife, and she was whatever he was!

So, Shen Zhiping also laughed.

When Shen Zhiping smiled like that, Liu Wanqing actually guessed what Shen Zhiping was thinking. Then, Liu Wanqing pinched Shen Zhiping hard twice, feeling embarrassed and annoyed.

"I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Shen Zhiping took the opportunity to hug his wife and took a few bites of her.

After the two of them had played around, Shen Zhiping talked about Lou Xiao'e wanting to buy the cross-courtyard house next door, and also mentioned that Yan Bugui wanted him to help Yan Jiecheng find a job.

"Would you like to help?"

Liu Wanqing looked at Shen Zhiping and asked softly.

"I can't help you. I can't help you at all!"

Shen Zhiping shrugged and spread his hands.

If Yan Bugui was a knowledgeable and tactful person, he really wouldn't mind helping out. But the problem was that Yan Bugui was a typical person who would not release the eagle until he saw the rabbit.

He wanted to find a job for Yan Jiecheng, but was unwilling to pay first.

Even if Shen Zhiping wanted to help, if the other party didn't cooperate, he wouldn't be able to do it himself.

As I said, it’s not a good deal if you’re the one who’s trying to make money.

Therefore, Yan Jiecheng’s work depends on himself!

"I also think that Mr. Yan is a bit too calculating!"

"Teacher Yan, this is not just pure calculation!"

Shen Zhiping smiled and said, "I think Teacher Yan is just trying to get something for nothing!"

"Isn't it?"

"Nothing is impossible!"

Shen Zhiping smiled and said, "You know, he told me about Qin Huairu's job before, and said that Sister Xiao'e's job was arranged by us!"

"He's not wrong!"

Liu Wanqing blinked.

It was indeed they who helped arrange Lou Xiao'e's job.

Even though she just showed up and it didn't take much effort, her background had determined that many people didn't need her to say anything actively, and would naturally arrange what she wanted to do.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with it on the surface.

Lou Xiao'e got the job at the steel rolling mill through the Women's Federation, and the procedures were in compliance with regulations and there was nothing wrong with it.

However, those who know the tricks here all know them, and those who don’t know can only guess. Just like Yan Bugui, he can only guess.

"Shh!"

Shen Zhiping made a gesture to keep quiet, "Wife, you can't admit this kind of thing!"

"Besides, Sister Xiao'e got the job at the steel mill based on her own abilities!"

"Yep!"

Liu Wanqing nodded without saying anything more.

She didn't need Shen Zhiping to remind her about this kind of thing, she knew she shouldn't talk about it carelessly.

"Whether it's Teacher Yan's business or other people's business in the courtyard, we should follow the procedures. If it succeeds, it succeeds. If it doesn't, it doesn't!"

"After all, although I am an engineer in the steel mill, I am a newcomer and I don't know any leaders. No one can find fault with me!"

If Shen Zhiping really wants to help solve work problems, it is not difficult.

Even if Director Yang likes to save face, he would not refuse if Shen Zhiping asked. After all, Shen Zhiping is the leader of the technical department of the steel rolling mill.

As for Deputy Director Li, there is no need to mention him.

But, why?

Yan Bugui didn't show any reaction at all, but Shen Zhiping was not so selfless.

Furthermore, the Yan family has a long history of being stingy and calculating. If Shen Zhiping helps them, who knows whether he will be blamed.

So, Shen Zhiping will definitely keep his distance from the affairs of the old Yan family.

After all, Yan Bugui had missed the opportunity.

Of course, Shen Zhiping would still go to the factory to ask, and directly ask the personnel department. As for whether Yan Jiecheng could succeed, it depended on his own ability.

I think it won't work.

After all, Yan Jiecheng in the plot never had a formal job, but he eventually married Yu Li and lived a pretty good life.

It’s a pity that a supporting role is just a supporting role after all.

In order to highlight the greatness of the protagonist, it is difficult for supporting characters to stand out. Even if they have the opportunity to succeed, they will fail miserably because of their own outrageous actions.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just think about the fact that Yu Li and Yan Jiecheng opened a restaurant and hired Sha Zhu to be the chef. Such a smart couple dared to open Sha Zhu’s restaurant without trying out Fatty’s cooking skills. Is this something smart people would do?
Shen Zhiping was talking to Liu Wanqing, and when dinner was ready, he took the meal back to his room.

The two of them had just started eating when something happened in the Intermediate Court again!

The noisy sound immediately shocked the ears of the residents in the courtyard!

Shen Zhiping and Liu Wanqing looked at each other and continued eating, with no intention of going over to watch the fun.

The sky is huge and the food is the biggest!
If you are not active in eating, there must be something wrong with your brain.

As for what happened in the Intermediate Court?

Naturally, someone will talk about it when you look back!
(End of this chapter)