Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 882 Arrangements for the Future!

Around 5 p.m., Jia Dongming rode his bicycle back to the courtyard house. When he got home, Qin Huairu, who was cooking in the kitchen, came out of the kitchen as soon as she heard that Jia Dongming had returned from get off work. She said to Jia Dongming happily, "Brother Dongming! This morning, Tang Yanling called our Banggeng and said that her parents want to meet our Banggeng and ask him to come to their house this weekend."

Upon hearing the news from Qin Huairu and seeing her happy expression, Jia Dongming smiled and said to her, "Huairu! Since Tang Yanling's parents are going to have Tang Yanling invite Banggeng to their house, I reckon that Banggeng and Tang Yanling's relationship is probably going to work out. So you should prepare to be a mother-in-law!"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Qin Huairu imagined the scene after Banggeng's wedding in her mind, and said to Jia Dongming with a sigh, "Brother Dongming! If Banggeng can successfully get married, I can say that I have given Dongxu an explanation."

Hearing Qin Huairu's sigh, Jia Dongming thought of his younger brother whom he had never met, and his feelings became very complicated. He said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu! Since Tang Yanling's parents have invited Banggeng to their home, we should probably start discussing the marriage between Banggeng and Tang Yanling."

"Tomorrow I'll take some time to visit Master Lei's house and ask him to come and take a look at our yard. We'll build a few more rooms along the wall with the small gate for Mom and Xiaodang, the two sisters, to live in. We'll also renovate the old house and use it as a wedding room for Banggeng and Tang Yanling."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's arrangement, Qin Huairu, remembering the relevant regulations of the neighborhood committee, immediately reminded Jia Dongming: "Brother Dongming! Although we are adding a house in our own yard, adding a house is still a violation of regulations. If someone reports it, it will definitely have some negative impact on you."

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's reminder, Jia Dongming showed an indifferent expression and said to Qin Huairu with a smile, "Huairu! The residents in the courtyard are building houses. Since the land belongs to the public, their actions are tantamount to encroaching on public property. Under this premise, as long as the people don't complain and the officials don't investigate, the street office won't care."

“Our yard is my private property. Although it’s illegal to build a house on my own land, I’m not taking advantage of the public. Even if someone reports it, it won’t have any negative impact on me. I also plan to find some connections to get the permits for the new houses after the house is built. That way, even if someone brings up the house issue in the future, we won’t have to worry about the house being forcibly demolished because it’s illegal.”

When Qin Huairu heard Jia Dongming's account, she thought of the fact that other neighbors in the courtyard had illegally built structures next to their houses because they didn't have enough space. She felt relieved and asked Jia Dongming curiously, "Brother Dongming! Are you planning to build a cement house, or will you add to the existing houses?"

After listening to Qin Huairu's words, Jia Dongming pondered for a moment before saying to her, "Huairu! I plan to build it according to the existing house style, so that it won't look out of place. Also, when building the house, we can make it a little taller and divide it into two floors like the existing house."

As Jia Dongming finished speaking, he suddenly remembered that Bang Geng was going to Tang Yanling's house over the weekend, and quickly asked Qin Huairu, "Huairu! Bang Geng is going to visit the Tang family this weekend. Have you thought about what gift to prepare for Bang Geng?"

When Qin Huairu heard Jia Dongming ask about the gifts Banggeng would bring to the Tang family, she immediately explained to him, "Brother Dongming! This morning, when Banggeng told me about visiting the Tang family, I specifically asked him about it. He said that Tang Yanling's father still drinks tea, occasionally having a few cups. So I'm planning to bring a packet of tea from home, along with two bottles of Xifeng tea. Also, Tang Yanling's mother and daughter-in-law have sweets, so I'm thinking of having Banggeng bring some pastries, and a few pieces of chocolate." Jia Dongming nodded in agreement upon hearing Qin Huairu's decision. Thinking about his plans for Banggeng's future, Jia Dongming said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu! I plan to use my connections after Banggeng's wedding to transfer him from the steel mill to the police station as a driver."

"What! Brother Dongming! Why did you suddenly decide to transfer Banggeng to the Public Security Bureau?" Qin Huairu was shocked when she learned of Jia Dongming's plan and asked him in surprise.

Workers in this era enjoyed the best social status and welfare benefits, so many people preferred to work in factories rather than in government agencies when choosing a career.

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's question and considering the future, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Qin Huairu, "Huairu! Not only am I going to transfer Banggeng away from the steel rolling mill, but I'm also planning to transfer Yuemei, you, and Yuli away from your current work units and arrange for you to work in government agencies."

When Qin Huairu learned of Jia Dongming's plan, she was extremely shocked. With a puzzled look on her face, she asked Jia Dongming, "Brother Dongming! Putting aside how good the benefits are at your sister-in-law's supply and marketing cooperative, just look at our steel rolling mill. The benefits are so good, why would you want us to be transferred to a government agency as well?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's question and seeing her puzzled expression, Jia Dongming asked her with a serious face, "Huairu! You work in the logistics warehouse. Haven't you noticed that the steel rolling mill's orders are decreasing year by year? Once the factory has no orders, or orders become so few that they can't sustain the factory's operation, do you know what that means?"

"Furthermore, I can tell you with absolute certainty that although the benefits of government agencies are not as good as those of factory workers, the pensions of retired government employees are much higher than those of retired factory workers."

Qin Huairu was the deputy director of the logistics warehouse, and she knew more about the situation in the steel rolling mill than the ordinary workers. However, she had never realized what fewer orders meant for the steel rolling mill until she heard Jia Dongming's words. Only then did Qin Huairu understand, and she asked Jia Dongming with a look of shock, "Brother Dongming! Is what you just said really going to happen?"

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's question and seeing the horrified expression on her face, Jia Dongming replied with certainty, "Huairu! It's not just that it might happen, it's that it definitely will happen. Also, what I just told you is something you should keep to yourself; you absolutely mustn't say it to anyone else."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions and seeing his serious expression, Qin Huairu nodded subconsciously and replied, "Brother Dongming! I understand. I will definitely not spread this around."

(End of this chapter)