At the beginning, he took his seven younger siblings to join Yi Zhonghai.

Unaware of their conversation, Yi Zhongding left Yongdingmen and walked to Guang'anmen, which was not far away.

First, pay your respects to Luan Zhiren and present him with two packets of Bingdao and Mansong Pu'er tea, each weighing two ounces.

This chef's tastes were similar to his.

They both enjoy drinking Pu'er tea.

They also enjoy drinking Mansong, a royal tribute, and Iceland, a local specialty.

The former refers to the "royal family," who had long been royal tributes.

The latter is the "queen" of Pu'er tea.

He's not famous now.

Both of them share similarities in taste: sweet, soft, smooth, and silky.

Then he went to pay his respects to Zheng Kuishan, who was about to become his apprentice, and presented him with a two-ounce bag of Longjing tea.

But both of them coincidentally decided to make house calls.

So Yi Zhongding delivered his message and went home first.

But we saw a supply and marketing cooperative on the way.

There are newly arrived bicycles inside.

He then got off the bus.

This thing doesn't require tickets now, but it's still hard to buy, mainly due to production issues.

Not long after.

He then rode a Flying Pigeon bicycle, worth 150 yuan, and swaggered through the streets and alleys.

When he rode his bicycle back to the courtyard house.

It caused quite a stir.

It caused an even greater sensation than when he was featured in the People's Daily.

This all stemmed from the shout of goalkeeper Yan Bugui.

"Zhongding, you bought a bicycle too?"

When Yan Bugui saw him, he put down his fishing gear and quickly walked over to him.

"Oh, you bought some too, Teacher Yan."

Yi Zhongding nodded.

Although it would be appropriate for him to call him Brother Yan.

But he is still young.

I always call him Teacher Yan.

With that shout.

First, the neighbors from the front yard came out to see what was going on.

"Uncle Yan, who bought a bicycle again?"

"Zhongding, why did you bring a bicycle back too?"

"Are you bringing all the bicycles from the supply and marketing cooperative back with you?"

"Is this the one Grandpa Yi just pushed back?"

......

The neighbors who came out chatted amongst themselves.

Some changes have also occurred in the hospital in the past two years.

In 1954, the district office was upgraded to a district government, and the office was transformed into a subdistrict office.

Grassroots management organizations began to be formalized.

Because there is a severe shortage of service personnel at the grassroots level.

Therefore, the government put forward the principle of "matters within the institute should be managed by people within the institute."

This is what it means for ordinary people to participate in community governance spontaneously.

If it were the feudal era...

That is a variation of "imperial power does not extend to the countryside".

In the new era.

This form has also become a tradition—a model of grassroots self-governance and neighborhood mutual assistance.

Such as the "Little Feet Detective Team," the "Xicheng Aunties," and the "Chaoyang Masses"...

They are all consistent with this model.

It's a matter of things going bad.

The essence is the essence of things.

They should not be confused.

In the drama, Yi Zhonghai and two other old men join forces to control the compound.

This clearly indicates that power has become corrupted.

The janitor's duties mainly included explaining policies, mediating neighborhood disputes, and guarding against enemy agents...

But it's not limited to that.

They are responsible for weddings and funerals in the compound, taking care of elderly people living alone, and coordinating public affairs.

No. 95 Courtyard is no exception.

And it's exactly the same as in the show.

The front yard was occupied by Yan Bugui, the middle yard by his elder brother Yi Zhonghai, and the back yard by Liu Haizhong.

Calling someone "Uncle X" is simply a respectful term used by old Beijingers to address elders or those of high moral character and prestige.

If you're not happy about it, just call Master X, and they'll agree.

But as long as even one person calls out like that.

That will basically become the norm.

It's only human nature, after all.

However, unlike the others, there was no distinction between the first, second, and third masters among the three in charge.

Basically, you can distinguish them by adding their surname.

After all, Yi Zhonghai has eight younger brothers and sisters.

His mind was not on the affairs of the compound at all.

There's no need to control the compound and deliberately create a "mutated" atmosphere of respecting the elderly and caring for the young, or mutual help and support...

This will lay the ecological foundation for their own elderly care business.

"What does that mean? My older brother also brought a bicycle back?"

Yi Zhongding asked, looking completely bewildered, after hearing his neighbors' conversation.

"Yeah, you didn't know? Your older brother just went back; he said he bought it for you to use at school."

Yan Bugui stroked the handlebars of the bicycle with obvious affection before speaking.

"I didn't know. I was thinking of buying him a bicycle so he could get to work more easily since he's getting old, but I didn't expect him to buy one anyway."

Yi Zhongding shook his head.

Of course, the wording used was subtle and euphemistic.

But it's not a big problem.

Language is an art.

He was indeed thinking of buying one for his older brother.

"You two brothers are really something... Don't you even discuss buying such big items beforehand? You just bought them so hastily?"

Yan Bugui adjusted his glasses and said with a pained expression.

"I saw that the supply and marketing cooperative had just received the goods, and there were so many people buying them. If I come back and go to buy them again, they might be sold out."

Yi Zhongding shrugged, looking helpless.

This is not nonsense.

Don't be fooled by the fact that bicycles are remembered as being comparable to sports cars by later generations.

Anyone want one?

That's terrible.

He was a handsome young man from the surrounding villages.

But bicycles weren't popular 55 years ago, after all, they were ridiculously expensive relative to wages.

It was even a slow-moving product, and to sell it, we had to sell it on credit.

But back then, Yi Zhongding only walked a few steps to and from school.

I didn't think of asking for a bicycle for a moment.

However, the three major transformations were completed in five or six years.

The wage system has also been completely reformed.

Workers have become wealthier, and their purchasing power has surged.

This led to a shortage of bicycles due to insufficient raw materials for production.

The main reason is the illegal purchases by unscrupulous merchants.

Don't think there are no illegal vendors now.

There are still plenty of people who are not afraid of death.

Otherwise, there would be no "black market".

Therefore, bicycles came into existence because they were rationed.

Supply and marketing cooperatives don't always have new vehicles available.

There are quite a few wealthy people in the capital.

Most of the time you have to wait.

"You two are really something... buying such a big item as a bicycle, both of you brothers just throw money around like that."

"Your older brother just said the same thing as you, but he said it's for your schooling, while you said it's for his work."

Yan Bugui's expression was extremely complicated.

Others who came later heard the complete "version" also had mixed feelings.

At that time, Yi Zhonghai brought back a bunch of younger brothers and sisters.

Countless people are watching this spectacle with amusement.

After all, the oldest was only 15 years old back then, especially those three pairs of twins who were only a few years old, or even infants.

Even in an era that values ​​having many children and good fortune.

It's also enough to make your scalp tingle.

In many people's hearts.

This is hardly a blessing.

This is just a bunch of unnecessary trouble!

He's still a burden that could drag the Yi family down, or even kill Yi Zhonghai!

Moreover, Yi Zhongding and his friends are orphans.

What's this called?

Fate!

Some elderly people even said privately that these were a group of troublesome debt collectors!

Keep your children and grandchildren away from your family.

But what about these past few years?

There are countless people who want to associate themselves with the Yi family and share in their good fortune and happiness.

The old man who kept his children and grandchildren away from the Yi family.

She often takes her two grandsons to the Yi family's playground.

Now we see this scene of brotherly love and respect.

How to avoid making them feel complicated.

A large item costing 150 yuan.

Both brothers were willing to pay for the other's purchase without hesitation.

And what about his own brothers and sisters?

Sin!

Even dividing a family property can lead to a bitter feud and a complete breakdown of ties.