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

"Yes, today is the first day that Master Yi's younger siblings have moved into this compound."

"We're here to tell everyone that Yi Zhongding and his father were martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the peace and stability of the country and its people, and for the country's anti-banditry cause."

"So I hope everyone will take good care of them in the future, and at least not bully them."

"I know some people like to chat idly and say things without thinking, but I hope these things are not said in front of children like Yi Zhongding and Yi Zhonghua."

"If I receive their complaints, I will take you back to the neighborhood committee for ideological education, and in serious cases, you may even be sentenced to prison."

"Every martyr's orphan is a child of the organization and the country. We must care for and cherish them, and not rub salt into their wounds and cause them secondary harm."

Director Zhang spoke in a solemn and serious tone.

"Director Zhang has made everything clear, so I won't repeat myself."

"Ladies and gentlemen, the fact that we can gather here today to enjoy a hot and peaceful meal is all thanks to the bloody battles fought by our soldiers and the sacrifices of our martyrs."

"Whether they are military dependents or martyrs' dependents, they are all children of our living comrades-in-arms, so I will always pay attention to the lives of Yi Zhongding and the others."

Director Li then spoke in an even more serious tone.

"Understood, understood, Director Zhang, Director Li, you two can rest assured, with me, Lao Liu, here, no one in this compound will dare to bully them."

Liu Haizhong once again became an eye-catching figurehead in the front.

Of course, everyone else echoed their words.

They all patted their chests and said they would take good care of Yi Zhongding and his brothers and would never let them be bullied.

After Director Zhang and the others finished discussing their business, they hurried back to their shifts.

The crowd inside the courtyard was left looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Old Yi, your brother's father was a martyr, wasn't he? Where did he fight and die?"

Liu Haizhong asked first.

"Um, uncles and elders, my father sacrificed his life while suppressing bandits in Shennongjia, Hubei Province. This is the martyr's family plaque awarded to us by the state and the organization."

"Our father was a hero, a hero who sacrificed himself for the country and the people. This is an unparalleled honor for us, and also an inspiration."

"We will never bring shame to our father or the Yi family in our future life in the compound."

"We hope that everyone will point out any shortcomings we may have made."

Yi Zhongding stood up and said loudly.

They even displayed the plaque for the family of martyrs issued by the township government.

Anyway, this sign is going to be hung on the Yi family's gate.

Everyone in the compound had different thoughts after what had just happened.

They took turns looking at the martyrs' plaques while saying words that were either sincere or polite.

But no one is saying anything sarcastic right now.

Only Jia Zhangshi glared indignantly at Yi Zhonghai.

You old bastard.

This is just a pretext to make things difficult for me.

Now they really need to keep their mouths shut about those bastards from the Yi family.

Otherwise, that heartless old man Yi Juehu would have definitely made her suffer terribly.

Yi Zhongding finally managed to satisfy everyone's curiosity.

Yi Zhonghai then called out, "Sister-in-law, get the dishes ready."

"Zhu Zi hasn't come back yet. Where's his sister Yu Shui? Call her over for dinner."

The banquet began soon afterward.

"Gentlemen and elders, today is a joyous occasion for the Yi family, with the addition of a new member to the family. It also marks the beginning of my younger brother and sister's arrival in the compound. I have prepared a small feast, but it is of little importance. Please enjoy yourselves."

"The children are new here and still a bit shy. If there are any conflicts or disagreements in the future, please feel free to come to me, Yi Zhonghai. I will take care of everything."

Yi Zhonghai picked up his wine glass, looked around at the neighbors in the compound, and said loudly.

"Master Yi, don't worry, we think these kids are all good."

"Yes, Lao Yi, from now on, the children can live peacefully in this compound, and we will help take care of them."

"Old Yi, don't worry. We have children too. Once they're in this compound, they're children of the compound. No one will bully them."

......

These people were still chewing on the meat that the Yi family had bought, so of course they knew what to say.

"I, Yi Zhonghai, would like to thank all of you, young and old. Here, let me toast you all. Cheers!"

Yi Zhonghai raised his glass to greet those around him, then drank the wine in one gulp.

The men, young and old, in the courtyard also raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

This wine tonight isn't cheap, bulk wine.

Instead, it was Erguotou that cost 80 cents a bottle.

Two bottles per table, eight tables in total.

Yi Zhonghai really went all out for this banquet.

Yi Zhongding originally intended to offer some advice.

But he repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

They also said that having eaten this meal was a gift from the Yi family.

In the future, no one will dare to say things they shouldn't in front of children.

The Yi family's accounting is like that of soldiers.

Yi Zhongding thought that his younger siblings would be able to live more peacefully in this compound in the future, so he stopped trying to persuade them.

As night fell.

This lively feast has now come to an end.

Everyone went home drunk, their bellies bulging.

However, these people are quite particular.

Even the stingiest Yan Bugui and Jia Zhangshi considered the dignity of their neighbors and their own reputation.

During the banquet, red envelopes were given to Yi Zhongding and his eight children.

After the banquet, I returned home.

"His elder brother wrote down all the red envelopes that people in the courtyard gave him. Old Xu from the back courtyard gave the most, one cent in each red envelope. The Jia family and the Yan family also owed them a lot, one cent in each red envelope."

"These are all gifts, we'll return them to their children during the Lunar New Year."

Tan Xiulian pointed to a pile of red envelopes and said.

"I'll listen to you. It's all the thought that counts, so don't say anything more."

"Give the red envelopes to Ding Ya and the others. They can keep them as pocket money. Hua Ya, Yao Mei, and Miao Mei are old enough to be able to use the money to buy snacks."

"Let them have some fun."

Yi Zhonghai's face was flushed from drinking, but he couldn't suppress the excitement in his eyes.

"Great, it's almost Chinese New Year, and we forgot to buy some small firecrackers today, so we only bought the big ones."

"It's not safe for the children to play with it. Let them buy their own firecrackers. Children love playing with these during the Lunar New Year."

Tan Xiulian laughed all night without closing her mouth.

"Hey, I forgot about that. It's okay, we'll get it later."

Yi Zhonghai slapped his forehead and said with a chuckle.

As the two were talking.

Yi Zhongding came out of the house.

"Dingya, you've had a few drinks too. Come and have some tea to sober up. Your older brother is the same. You're not even an adult yet, why are you toasting him?"

Tan Xiulian saw him come out and said with heartache.

"It's alright, sister-in-law, this little bit of wine is nothing. My expression didn't even change. On this joyous occasion, it's only right to offer a few toasts."

Yi Zhongding said with a smile.

"Fine, I can't argue with you. Are you tired? Go and rest."

Tan Xiulian said affectionately.

"I'm not tired. You've had quite a bit to drink, brother. You should go and rest. You have work tomorrow."

Yi Zhongding said with concern.