Siheyuan: After becoming a traitor, first let the Huai Ru River overflow its banks.

After this series of actions, I can reap another great reward.

Just as he was thinking this, Xu Damao came up to him, handed a small cloth bag to Director Li, and presented it to him.

"Director Li, this is my gift to the old lady."

Director Li was surprised; he only wanted Xu Damao to come and show a movie, but Xu Damao brought a gift instead.

This person knows how to handle things.

Director Li patted Xu Damao on the shoulder.

"Good job, young man."

After Xu Damao had walked away, Director Li took it out and saw that it was actually a crystal-clear jade pendant.

The jade is also carved with lifelike peaches. The price of the jade is hard to say, but judging from its color, it is definitely not an ordinary piece.

Director Li knew Xu Damao's family background. Although his father was a projectionist at a steel mill and didn't earn much, he had married a good wife.

Lou Xiao'e's family was incredibly wealthy; when others raided her home, they found quite a few small and large yellow croakers.

Director Li also handed this item to Li Ying.

"Daughter, put all these things away."

Li Ying had just returned from abroad and knew nothing about the social customs and etiquette in China.

"Dad, isn't this a gift for Grandma? Shouldn't it be given to her?"

Director Li gave instructions to his daughter.

"Daughter, we'll talk about it later. Make sure you keep these things safe."

Li Ying already had a lot of things in her hands; judging from this, she made a lot of money from this birthday banquet.

However, Director Li also knew that Xu Damao must have asked him for a favor to give such a generous gift.

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In the evening, Xu Damao showed a movie, and people from all around came.

After Aunt Xu put on the movie, she sat down directly next to Director Li.

"Director Li, I carefully selected this film today, especially to celebrate the New Year for the old lady."

Looking at the huge crowd watching the movie with great enthusiasm, you can tell that Xu Damao must have put his heart into it.

Xu Damao is eloquent and capable, which earns him the deep appreciation of Director Li.

However, after saying only three sentences, Xu Damao's true colors were revealed.

"Director Li, you see, I'm already very familiar with the movie screening locations."

"However, showing movies doesn't take up too much time, and I have nothing to do most of the time. Why don't you talk to the higher-ups and let me get a minor position in the security department, Director Li?"

Director Li was smiling just now, but after hearing Xu Damao's words, his smile seemed to freeze on his face.

This kid is so generous; Director Li figured he must need something from him.

However, considering that the young man had given the old man a jade pendant, Director Li had to offer a token help.

"There is currently a vacancy for deputy section chief in the security department. It has not been filled yet."

"You little rascal, looks like you've got your eye on this vacancy. Alright, I'll talk to Director Yang later and see if I can get you the deputy head of the security department."

Director Li didn't give a definitive answer, after all, he didn't own the factory.

His words didn't carry much weight; he still had to ask Director Yang for help.

Even if things don't work out in the future, there's still room for maneuver.

Seeing that Director Li was willing to help, Xu Damao felt that the jade pendant had not been wasted.

Once I took on the part-time job as the deputy head of the security department, I earned an extra ten yuan or so per month.

Don't let his current job as a movie projectionist fool you; he's quite prestigious and very popular with young women and wives in the countryside.

But in reality, the salary wasn't much.

As someone with eight years of experience as a film projectionist, his monthly salary was only a little over twenty-six yuan, eleven yuan less than Sha Zhuzi's thirty-seven yuan.

The real money for movie projectionists comes from perks and extra income.

Every time he went to the countryside to screen movies, he would be entertained by the local leaders.

Eating and drinking are commonplace for them, and they even take local specialties with them when they leave, like old hens.

The old hen that went missing from his house last time was a gift from the township head when he went to Hongxing Township to show a movie.

Because his salary was lower than Sha Zhu's, that became the reason Sha Zhu mocked him.

Every time Sha Zhu mocked him, he would bring this up.

If he could become the deputy head of the security department, his monthly salary would be more than ten yuan higher, which would be higher than Sha Zhu's salary.

When Sha Zhu shows off in front of him, Xu Damao will be able to retaliate effectively.

Thinking of this, Xu Damao was filled with hope for Director Li's help.

At noon, the wedding of Sha Zhu and Jia Zhangshi proceeded as scheduled.

The courtyard house hadn't hosted a wedding in a long time, so this day was naturally exceptionally lively.

Chapter 43 Xu Damao's Show-Off

On the way back from the movie screening, Xu Damao couldn't help but hum a little tune.

After returning to the courtyard house, Xu Damao felt like he could straighten his back even more.

When he returned to the courtyard house, the wedding of Sha Zhu and Jia Zhangshi was taking place.

Xu Damao, who was riding high on his success, walked arrogantly through the bustling courtyard, thinking that he was about to be promoted to deputy head of the security department.

The courtyard was bustling with activity, with people coming and going.

Children were running around, and adults were eating sunflower seeds, all waiting for the wedding to end so that those who had given gifts could start eating at the big table.

Meanwhile, the final moments were unfolding on stage.

At that time, there were no wedding planning companies like those in later generations.

Moreover, since Jia Zhangshi was remarried, it was not appropriate to hold a grand celebration.

"Silly Pillar" means that holding a formality is enough.

In the entire courtyard, the most prestigious person was none other than Yi Zhonghai.

Sha Zhu personally went to invite Yi Zhonghai to be his manager. Yi Zhonghai couldn't refuse because of his pride, but he was very upset inside.

Sha Zhu married Jia Zhangshi, so his salary should be given to the Jia family.

Moreover, Yi Zhonghai also heard that it was the old lady who persuaded Sha Zhu to marry Jia Zhangshi, which puzzled him even more.

The wedding was held in the open space in front of Sha Zhu's house, with the newlyweds standing in a prominent position.

Madam Jia was dressed in festive red clothes, and even had a large veil covering her head, radiating joy from head to toe.

But Sha Zhu was in trouble; he had a frown on his face throughout the entire wedding, looking very unwilling.

Some people joked about Silly Pillar.

"Zhu Zi, on this joyous day, why don't you smile? After all these years, you're finally getting married. You should be smiling more happily."

This is a sister-in-law, she said it on purpose.

Sha Zhu glared at her, but didn't dare to lash out.

Qin Huairu was also present.

At this point, she no longer felt that her mother-in-law marrying Sha Zhu was a shameful thing.

After all, someone else is taking care of her mother-in-law, which saves her some money.

Moreover, she can ask Sha Zhu for money in the future without any problem, and no one can say anything about it.

"Alright, sister-in-law, stop joking around."

Qin Huairu was afraid that her sister-in-law would embarrass Sha Zhu. If Sha Zhu changed his mind at the last minute, her dream would be over.

Sha Zhu then noticed Qin Huairu. Qin Huairu was also wearing a festive red outfit today, her face was rosy, and her waistline perfectly outlined her figure, which was simply breathtaking.

Moreover, Sha Zhu noticed it.

Many of the people at the scene were not looking at Jia Zhangshi, but at Qin Huairu.

Sha Zhu couldn't help but think how wonderful it would be if the bride were Qin Huairu.

However, Jia Zhangshi was already almost sixty years old and didn't have many days left to live.

Then he could live happily ever after with Qin Huairu, which would indirectly mean he had gained both a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

Thinking of this, Sha Zhu wasn't so dejected anymore.

According to the rituals of that era, one would bow to heaven and earth first, then to one's parents, and then be led to the bridal chamber.

Then you can eat at the big table.

The first two steps have been completed; the last step is to escort them to the bridal chamber.

Then a group of young men went into the bridal chamber and started teasing the bride.

Xu Damao also joined the team.

Sha Zhu used the steelyard to lift the veil over Jia Zhangshi's head. At this moment, Jia Zhangshi sat shyly on the bed.

Everyone burst out laughing; the old man's face was still covered in powder, which was falling off in a flash.

This is like an old cucumber trying to look young; it's an attempt to appear youthful to the extreme.

Some young people had already started to swarm around Sha Zhu and Jia Zhangshi and make fun of them.

Xu Damao stepped forward and pulled down Sha Zhu's pants.

Suddenly, Sha Zhu was only wearing a pair of big shorts on his lower body.

This scene made everyone laugh.