Siheyuan (traditional courtyard house): 52 years of farming, producing hundreds of millions of tons

"It hurts, stop shaking!" the gatekeeper wailed in pain.

"I just came to buy a door, are you trying to bully me, security guard?"

"Yes, yes, I was wrong, I'll never do it again."

"Remember this from now on, don't bully others just because you're powerful."

"Remember, remember."

After saying that, Wan Ping'an let go of his hand and stood up.

The gatekeeper quickly got up and limped outside.

Chapter 315 New Gate

Wan Ping'an shook his head and went into the factory to select suitable wood. This time, he wanted to make sure the door he was installing was very sturdy.

Looking at the display area filled with various door styles, Wan Ping'an pondered the type of door he needed.

He walked past a row of beautiful solid wood doors, touching their smooth surfaces with envy. But then he remembered his limited budget and hesitated.

Just as he was struggling with his decision, an enthusiastic salesperson approached him, smiling, and asked:

"Sir, are you looking to buy a door? I can provide you with professional advice and assistance."

Wan Ping'an looked up at the salesperson, nodded, and said, "Yes, I need a sturdy and durable door, but the price needs to be reasonable."

The salesperson's smile widened, and he led Wan Ping'an to a corner, pointing to a door labeled "Iron-boned Wooden Door" and saying:

"Sir, this door is one of our best-selling products. It is made of high-quality solid wood and combined with a sturdy steel frame, which not only ensures the door's beauty but also increases its security."

Wan Ping'an carefully examined the door, admiring its exquisite wood grain and sturdy iron frame, and felt somewhat satisfied.

After inquiring about the price and installation details, he decided to buy the door.

With the help of the salesperson, Wan Ping'an selected the appropriate door size and completed the payment process.

He felt happy, finally able to solve the problem of the door in his house.

Shortly after, the door installer arrived at Wan Ping'an's home at the scheduled time.

They installed the new door quickly and professionally, ensuring its sturdiness and aesthetic appeal.

Wan Ping'an stood in front of the new door and nodded in satisfaction. He felt a surge of pride as he experienced the sense of security and comfort it brought.

As Wan Ping'an was installing the new gate, several people in the yard asked him, "Hey, grandpa, are you getting a new gate?"

"You know how expensive doors are these days. There's no other way but to buy these cheap ones to make do," Wan Ping'an replied casually.

"So expensive, you really spared the expense!" the man said sourly.

"Hehe, well, I'm rich and I can do whatever I want. What can I do when I'm just unlucky?"

"Tch, only people with bad luck would choose these cheap things. For us rich people, even if we tore down our houses, it would still be a hundred times better than your broken door!"

"Haha, yes, these poor wretches only deserve to live in dilapidated houses and eat coarse food!"

Listening to his neighbors' sarcastic remarks, Wan Ping'an shook his head helplessly and continued installing the new door.

He Yuzhu had just finished work when he saw two renovation workers installing doors in front of Wan Ping'an's house. He was carrying some groceries he had just bought that day and was planning to talk to Wan Ping'an about something.

He called out from afar:

"Wan Ping'an, I bought you some side dishes. Remember to come to my house for drinks tonight."

Upon hearing the voice, Wan Ping'an turned to look at He Yuzhu, waved to him, and replied, "Okay, I'll come find you for drinks tonight."

He Yuzhu walked happily towards home to prepare dinner.

……

Wan Ping'an was busy installing the new door when suddenly a clear, loud voice rang out beside him:

"Grandpa, you've installed a new door? How much did your new door cost?"

Upon hearing the sound, Wan Ping'an stopped what he was doing and looked to the side, where he saw Xu Damao staring at the new door he had installed.

"The new door, bought for a few dollars," Wan Ping'an explained simply.

"How much?" Xu Damao exclaimed in surprise.

"What are you doing with that money?" Wan Ping'an asked, frowning.

Chapter 316 Sha Zhu's Troubles

Seeing Wan Ping'an's unfriendly expression, Xu Damao quickly changed his tone: "Oh, then hurry up and install it, don't delay your work." He then hurried away as if afraid of being beaten up.

Wan Ping'an pursed his lips, lowered his head again, and focused on the installation of the new door, ignoring Xu Damao.

But Xu Damao had no intention of giving up. He approached Wan Ping'an again and said, "Uncle, did you change your clothes because Liu Haizhong came into your room?"

Wan Ping'an was taken aback when he heard this, then laughed and said, "I see, you guessed right. But that's all old news, let's put this nonsense behind us, I won't hold it against him."

Xu Damao was a little confused by Wan Ping'an's words, scratching his head and asking, "What the heck? What did I do to offend you?"

Wan Ping'an glanced at Xu Damao, snorted, and said, "Don't worry about my business with Liu Haizhong. You should worry about yourself."

Without waiting for Xu Damao to speak again, he continued with his work.

Wan Ping'an's words struck Xu Damao's heart like a knife, causing him unbearable pain. He glared at Wan Ping'an with bloodshot eyes.

But in the end, he didn't dare to use force, after all, Wan Ping'an was no ordinary person.

Xu Damao took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and turned to run away.

"huhu"

After running home, Xu Damao sat on the sofa, panting, his eyes red-rimmed, his fists clenched tightly, and he thought to himself with hatred, "Damn Wan Ping'an, how dare he insult me ​​like this."

Xu Damao had initially thought Wan Ping'an was just a poor boy. But now he realized that Wan Ping'an was no ordinary person. To have taken down an old man in a courtyard house in such a short time was a feat that Xu Damao could only dream of.

"No, I have to find a way to teach this brat a lesson. Otherwise, I'll never have a peaceful life."

Xu Damao thought to himself.

Wan Ping'an didn't take Xu Damao's matter to heart and continued installing the new door.

In the evening, Wan Ping'an went to Sha Zhu's place early. He saw that there were already six dishes and a soup on the table, which looked quite sumptuous.

"Uncle, have you installed the new door?" He Yuzhu said with a grin.

"There's not much work to do today, so I came back early to avoid tiring myself out," Wan Ping'an said as he sat down at the dining table.

"Yeah, it's not worth tiring yourself out. You should take care of your health," He Yuzhu said with concern.

Wan Ping'an glanced at He Yuzhu and said, "You've been quite diligent these past few days, even volunteering to cook."

Hearing Wan Ping'an praise him, He Yuzhu chuckled foolishly.

"Here, have a drink." He Yuzhu poured two glasses of beer and handed one to Wan Ping'an.

"Hmm, you're not bad, kid." Wan Ping'an said, clinking glasses with him.

He Yuzhu picked up his glass, took a sip of beer, and said, "Brother Ping An, I've run into something bothering me today, and I'd like to talk to you about it."

"What's wrong? Tell me, and I'll see if I can give you some advice," Wan Ping'an said with a smile.

He Yuzhu sighed and said, "Actually, I can't quite explain why, but I always feel that Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady are plotting something lately."

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Wan Ping'an asked, puzzled.

“I was eating in the cafeteria today when I saw the deaf old lady bring Yi Zhonghai to the steel rolling mill. The two of them were muttering to each other as they walked out. I was wondering if I should remind them, but then…” He Yuzhu suddenly stopped, looking very hesitant.

Seeing this, Wan Ping'an asked, "What happened?"

"well!".

Chapter 317 An Encounter at the Steel Rolling Mill

He Yuzhu shook his head helplessly and said, "I was just about to speak when the deaf old lady suddenly turned around and looked at me. Her eyes startled me; it felt like she was going to eat me alive. I quickly dodged away, and for some reason, my heart was pounding. Then they walked over."

"Don't mind her. That deaf old lady just doesn't like me being the boss of this courtyard. She's counting on Yi Zhonghai to take care of her in her old age. I wonder what she's up to." Wan Ping'an said to He Yuzhu while taking a sip of wine.

“I also find it strange. Yi Zhonghai has often picked fights with me. And every time he causes trouble for me, he makes sure the deaf old lady knows.”

"What's so strange about that? You didn't bother them in any way. They're just going to stick together and bully you, it's that simple."

"Yes, that's what I think too, but I always feel that the relationship between Yi Zhonghai and the deaf old lady is not as simple as just being relatives."

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Wan Ping'an frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Wan Ping'an looked up at He Yuzhu and said, "Since you have doubts, let's go and investigate. Pack your things and get ready; we'll set off now."

"Okay, sure!" He Yuzhu happily agreed.

It was nearly 7 p.m., and the streets were practically deserted with hardly any pedestrians.

Wan Ping'an led He Yuzhu all the way to the steel rolling mill.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the gate of the steel rolling mill.

Wan Ping'an stood at the entrance of the steel rolling mill, looking at the magnificent building before him, and couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Although he had never actually set foot in this motorcycle manufacturing company, he had always dreamed of becoming an employee here, or even having a position here.

Wan Pingan tugged at He Yuzhu, signaling him to park his motorcycle on the side of the road, and then said, "Come on, come with me to see what's so special about this steel rolling mill."

"Okay," He Yuzhu nodded in reply.

Wan Ping'an and He Yuzhu walked along the road toward the steel rolling mill.