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

Half an hour passed quickly.

The crowd gathered at the venue.

In the past, when holding large meetings, the three old men would sit around an octagonal table, with Yi Zhonghai facing the crowd, and Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui on either side.

Today is different.

All three old men were standing.

Behind the octagonal table sat Director Wang, his face grim.

The atmosphere at the scene was very oppressive.

It's clear to everyone that Director Wang is very angry, and the consequences will be severe.

"Everyone, please be quiet. The meeting is starting. Please welcome Director Wang to speak."

Yi Zhonghai led the applause.

Liu Haizhong felt a pang of regret. Why hadn't he thought of helping Director Wang make an opening statement?

The opportunity was snatched away by Yi Zhonghai.

“You three old men all personally experienced what happened today.”

"I'd like to hear your opinions. Yi Zhonghai, you're the oldest man in this courtyard house, so let's start with you!"

Director Wang called Yi Zhonghai over.

Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up.

This shows how much Director Wang values ​​him.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Yi Zhonghai coughed twice and looked at everyone with a smile.

"Director Wang asked me to speak first, so I'll say a few words and share my thoughts."

"We all live in a courtyard house, we are a big family. As a big family, what is the most important thing?"

"It is harmony, it is unity!"

"As a member of the family, Wan Ping'an should contribute to the unity and harmony of the family."

"He has six acres of land, knows how to farm, and the tomatoes and pumpkins he grows are very good."

"As a member of the family, he should contribute."

"But how did he do it?"

"Sell at a high price!"

“When a neighbor took one to try, he called the police. He is undermining unity. I think he should be criticized and his serious mistake should be corrected.”

"..."

Yi Zhonghai spoke fluently and at length.

At first glance, it seems to make some sense.

He didn't notice that Director Wang's expression was getting increasingly grim.

Snapped!

Before Yi Zhonghai could finish speaking, Director Wang slammed his hand on the table.

"Enough, Yi Zhonghai, get out of here and stand properly!"

Director Wang didn't want Yi Zhonghai to continue.

The more you say it, the more outrageous it becomes.

"Liu Haizhong, Yan Fugui, do you have any different opinions?"

Director Wang stared at the two people.

The two shook their heads.

They couldn't figure out what Director Wang meant.

"You have disappointed me greatly."

"Unity and harmony are very important, but they cannot be built on the basis of being unable to distinguish right from wrong."

Director Wang's expression was icy.

Yi Zhonghai broke out in a cold sweat.

“You three uncles, whatever you do, you must first distinguish right from wrong before you can carry out your work.”

"If you can't distinguish right from wrong, what are you three old men doing here?"

Director Wang's tone was very harsh.

Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui realized what was happening.

"Wan Ping'an knows how to farm. The tomatoes and pumpkins he grows, no matter how many there are, are all the fruits of his labor."

"What right do you have to divide it up?"

"He shared some with you out of kindness!"

"It's my duty not to give you any!"

"Whether it's divided or partially, there's nothing wrong with it. Just like you, Yi Zhonghai, your salary is very high. Would you be willing to share it with others?"

Director Wang questioned, staring intently at Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai shook his head.

He wanted to nod, but he didn't dare.

He was afraid that if he nodded, Director Wang would actually take his salary.

His greatest skill and favorite thing is to be generous with other people's money, not to generously share his own.

"Ping An, come to the front!"

After criticizing Yi Zhonghai, Director Wang called Wan Ping'an out.

"Ping An, I apologize to you."

"I was too hasty just now and criticized you for not respecting the elderly without understanding what happened. It was wrong of me!"

Director Wang apologized to Wan Ping'an.

Everyone was shocked.

Director Wang has already apologized?

A thunderous round of applause followed. Director Wang is a fair and just person; when she makes a mistake, she will not hesitate to criticize herself.

Yi Zhonghai was very flustered.

"Director Wang has already apologized, so shouldn't I apologize too?"

"If I were to apologize to Wan Ping'an, I would lose all face and my prestige would plummet. How would I manage the courtyard house then?"

"If I don't apologize, will Director Wang agree?"

Yi Zhonghai was conflicted.

I felt very uneasy.

He looked at the deaf old woman pleadingly.

“Deaf old lady, come here. You’re also at fault.”

"You're old, so I won't criticize you or hold you responsible. But you have to apologize to Wan Ping'an!"

"Wan Ping'an is right. Just because you're older doesn't mean you can't distinguish right from wrong."

Director Wang stared at the deaf old lady.

All eyes were on the deaf old woman.

The deaf old woman looked at Wan Ping'an with intense hatred in her eyes. Her hair was all white. Did she really have to apologize to Wan Ping'an in public?

"Grandma, apologizing won't make things difficult for you, will it?"

Director Wang urged them on.

She, as the director of the neighborhood committee, has already apologized; the deaf old lady must apologize too!

Chapter 53: Yi Zhonghai Dismissed from Office, the Deaf Old Woman's Life as a Five-Guarantee Household Gone.

"Ping An, it's all the Jia family's fault. They deceived me and made me misunderstand you."

"I, an old lady, apologize to you!"

Seeing that she couldn't avoid it any longer, the deaf old lady could only grit her teeth and apologize. But even while apologizing, she wasn't honest and shifted most of the responsibility onto others.

"Alright, you don't need to feel awkward anymore."

"This matter ends here!"

Wan Ping'an felt a little regretful.