Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 913 Tang Guohua came looking for us!
Around 10 a.m., Tang Guohua rode his bicycle to the No. 95 courtyard in Tongluoguxiang. As Tang Guohua pushed his bicycle into the front yard, Yang Ruihua, who was sitting in the yard washing clothes, saw Tang Guohua's arrival and looked puzzled. She smiled and greeted Tang Guohua, saying, "Isn't this Banggeng's second brother-in-law? What brings you to our courtyard during work hours?"

Tang Guohua was unaware of the relationship between the Jia family and the Yan family. When Yang Ruihua asked him, Tang Guohua politely introduced himself to her, saying, "Auntie! I've come to see my brother-in-law about something."

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's explanation, Yang Ruihua immediately asked Tang Guohua curiously, "Second brother-in-law Banggeng, what brings you here to see Banggeng?"

Upon hearing Yang Ruihua's question and seeing her gossipy expression, Tang Guohua didn't tell her his purpose. Instead, he casually replied, "Auntie! It's nothing, just asking about something."

Without giving Yang Ruihua a chance to press further, Tang Guohua immediately pushed his bicycle toward the Intermediate People's Court.

Soon Tang Guohua arrived at the courtyard, at the entrance of the Jia family's old house. After parking his bicycle, Tang Guohua immediately called out to the house, "Brother-in-law! Lingling! Are you home?"

After experiencing the taste of meat, the newlywed couple Banggeng and Tang Yanling quickly became addicted to it. From last night until now, apart from getting up to eat, the couple has been inseparable and doesn't want to be apart for a moment.

When Tang Guohua arrived, the young couple were snuggling together inside when a familiar voice called from outside. They were startled and quickly called out to Banggeng, "Banggeng! Listen carefully, is it my second brother calling us from outside?"

Immersed in his thoughts, Bang Geng was also taken aback when he heard Tang Yanling's question. Then, hearing Tang Guohua's familiar voice calling from outside, a look of annoyance appeared on his face. He asked Tang Yanling, "Yanling! Shouldn't your brother be at the city's automobile manufacturing plant at this time? Why did he suddenly come to our house?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's question, Tang Yanling, remembering what Factory Director Zhou had promised yesterday, immediately said to Banggeng, "Banggeng! If I'm not mistaken, my brother is here at this time because of his job promotion. Hurry up and get dressed and go out to see what's going on. I'll tidy up the room and come out right away."

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's words, Banggeng's face showed a frustrated expression. He casually picked up his clothes and muttered as he dressed, "Yanling! Why didn't your second brother come earlier or later, but of all times?"

Hearing Banggeng's nagging and seeing his sullen expression, Tang Yanling couldn't help but giggle. She then kissed Banggeng on the cheek and said sweetly, "Banggeng! It's almost time. I think Mom will be back soon. I need to get up and help Mom cook lunch. I'll make it up to you after lunch this afternoon!"

Tang Yanling's promise made Bang Geng's depression vanish instantly. He quickly dressed and hurried out of the bedroom.

Banggeng quickly reached the door, opened it, and saw Tang Guohua standing outside. He asked Tang Guohua curiously, "Second brother-in-law! Shouldn't you be working at the Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant at this time? Why are you here?" Hearing Banggeng's question, Tang Guohua quickly explained, "Brother-in-law! Here's the thing: this morning the factory processed my official employment paperwork. There's just one thing I don't quite understand, so I came here specifically to find you and discuss it with you."

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's explanation, Banggeng looked puzzled. He first invited Tang Guohua into the house, then asked him curiously, "Second brother-in-law! Director Zhou has already settled your formal employment matter. Isn't that a good thing? Why is there still something you don't understand? Tell me about it quickly."

"Second Brother! The work clothes you're wearing are the uniforms for regular employees at the Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant. I didn't expect that Director Zhou would actually finalize your promotion in just one day!" Tang Yanling finished dressing, tidied up her bedroom, and came out of the room. When she saw Tang Guohua in his work clothes, her eyes lit up, and she asked him with a joyful expression.

Just as Tang Guohua was about to explain his purpose to Bang Geng, he heard Tang Yanling's question and immediately introduced to Bang Geng and Tang Yanling: "Brother-in-law! Lingling! I had just started work this morning when the factory notified me to go to the personnel department to complete the formalities for becoming a permanent employee. According to my job, I should have stayed in the gearbox workshop after becoming a permanent employee, but the factory helped me transfer to a new position, specifically to the purchasing department, where I will be in charge of purchasing equipment."

"Second brother! The purchasing department is great! It's a cadre position. If you do well, you'll have a chance to become a leader in the future. I never expected that Director Zhou would give Uncle so much face and transfer you from a worker to the purchasing department." Tang Yanling was genuinely happy for Tang Guohua when she learned that he had not only been successfully promoted but also transferred to the purchasing department for rural work. She blurted out to Tang Guohua.

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's words and recalling his own doubts, Tang Guohua addressed Bang Geng and Tang Yanling, saying, "Brother-in-law! I'm puzzled by Factory Director Zhou's decision to transfer me to the purchasing department to be in charge of equipment procurement. After all, I was just an apprentice in the gearbox workshop at the beginning, and this is quite a big leap. So I wanted to come and discuss it with you, brother-in-law."

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's words, Banggeng realized the real reason Tang Guohua had come. He then said to Tang Guohua, "Second brother-in-law! Come with me. I'm going to call my eldest brother and ask him what's going on."

Banggeng led Tang Guohua through the back door into the courtyard. Jia Zhangshi, who was sitting in the courtyard sewing shoe soles, greeted Tang Guohua warmly upon seeing him, saying, "It's your brother-in-law! You've come so early in the morning. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Upon seeing Jia Zhangshi, Tang Guohua immediately greeted her politely, saying, "Greetings, Madam Qin! I've come to ask my brother-in-law about something. Are you sewing shoe soles?"

After entering the main room, Banggeng immediately went to the sofa, reached out and pressed the phone on the coffee table, shook the handset a few times, then picked up the receiver and politely said, "Is this the switchboard? Could you please transfer me to the office of Director Jia at the Security Department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill?"

(End of this chapter)