Courtyard House: A Prosperous and Joyful Life

In the courtyard, Wang Jun was tidying up the cooking. Recently, Huaihua had gone to assemble antennas, so there was no one to cook. He would either order takeout to make do, or when he had free time, he would just cook something simple for himself: chop the meat a couple of times, pour it into the pot, and that was it.

As soon as You Fengxia arrived at the courtyard gate, she immediately became the center of attention. The old and young men in the courtyard, who were installing antennas, stared wide-eyed.

"That girl is really pretty!"

"Of course! She's dressed so fashionably, I've never seen anything like it before!"

"It seems like they're looking for Wang Jun."

"That's the one we're looking for!"

These days, girls as beautiful and stylish as You Fengxia are like rare finds; who wouldn't take a second look when they see her?

When Wang Jun saw her, his heart skipped a beat; something must have happened at the factory. Factory owners are always worried about safety accidents, so he quickly went to greet her: "You Fengxia, you must have come because something happened at the factory, right? Tell me, what's wrong?"

You Fengxia handed over the shipping order with a smile: "Boss, the factory manager sent me. All our clothing is sold out! Here is the shipping order."

Wang Jun's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, suddenly settled. These days, not having a telephone is truly inconvenient; even sending a message requires sending someone to run errands. He also wanted to get a telephone installed, but in those days, you had to apply for one, and it was normal for ordinary people to wait a year or two; as for mobile phones, they were even more out of the question—they existed in Hong Kong, but they didn't appear in mainland China until 1987, and it was only 1985 now, a long way off.

Wang Jun was a little surprised when he glanced at the delivery order. He was confident in the quality of the clothes, but he didn't expect them to sell out in one day and have a lot of orders piled up.

Seeing his composure, You Fengxia admired him even more: a deal worth millions, earning so much in a day and still being able to stay calm, the boss is truly destined for great things!

Wang Jun closed the list and asked, "Comrade You Fengxia, have you eaten yet?"

You Fengxia was secretly delighted. Was the boss going to treat her? She quickly replied, "No, we haven't eaten yet."

Wang Jun waved his hand dismissively: "Then go cook! The vegetables are in the fridge, just make do with what you have, and we'll eat together when it's done."

You Fengxia was stunned. So it wasn't a dinner party, but a cooking invitation? But then she thought: If the boss wants me to cook, I might as well. It's a good opportunity to show off my skills and make a good impression. Although she wasn't very good at housework, she was quite skilled at cooking, so she immediately went into the kitchen and got busy with the clattering and clanging.

In the courtyard, Guo Hongbing, Li Xiangdong, and the others stared at the scene with their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

"Such a pretty girl, I wouldn't want her doing any work, but the boss is making her cook!"

"The boss is amazing! He got a pretty girl to cook on our first meeting!"

"Absolutely! That kind of guts is unmatched!"

Before long, You Fengxia brought out several dishes, and her cooking skills were really good. Guo Hongbing and the others ate with gusto, their mouths greasy and their mouths smacking.

After the meal, Wang Jun remembered something and said to Guo Hongbing and the others, "In a few days, I will stop doing antenna assembly business. You can come and work at my cannery."

"Okay!" "Great!" "Alright!" Guo Hongbing and the others agreed without hesitation. They were determined to do whatever Wang Jun asked them to do. After finishing their meal, they went to assemble antennas. This business was about to stop, so they had to make as much money as possible.

You Fengxia leaned closer to Wang Jun, her eyes sparkling with curiosity: "Boss, I just heard you say you're going to open a cannery? Is it true?"

Wang Jun nodded. You Fengxia's eyes lit up, and she immediately started making plans. She noticed that the big boss in the south was always accompanied by a beautiful secretary, and she also wanted to get this job and work alongside Wang Jun.

After hesitating for a moment, she tentatively said, "Boss, you're running two factories, how can one person manage them all? How about I become your secretary?"

Wang Jun was genuinely interested; You Fengxia was clever and would be a suitable secretary. However, he needed to find out first: "Comrade You Fengxia, what is your educational background?"

"High school!" You Fengxia straightened her back. In those days, graduating from high school was considered a high level of education, and she was quite proud of herself.

Wang Jun thought for a moment, and since high school was alright, he made the decision: "Okay, I'll be your secretary, monthly salary of 180 yuan, and there will be bonuses for good performance."

You Fengxia almost jumped up. One hundred and eighty a month! That's three times more than an ordinary worker, more than two thousand a year. This treatment is simply unbelievable! Working alongside the boss, all she has to do is handle documents and occasionally go on business trips. It's much easier than working in the factory.

Wang Jun added, "Give me a three-month trial period. If my performance is poor, I can fire me, understand?"

Yu Fengxia's heart tightened. She couldn't just fire him; she was counting on currying favor with her boss! She quickly pledged her loyalty: "Boss, don't worry, I'll definitely work hard. I'll listen to whatever you say!" She had long heard that being a secretary required not only diligence but also obedience; you had to do whatever your boss told you to do.

"Let's go to the garment factory and find Lü Guangrong to sign the contract. Once you sign, you'll officially be my secretary," Wang Jun said.

"good!"

Wang Jun led You Fengxia onto the Yangtze 750. You Fengxia stared at the vehicle, her heart pounding. This vehicle was so imposing; both men and women would love it! She quickly sat in the truck bed, her face full of excitement.

When the neighbors saw Wang Jun go out, they greeted him one after another: "Jun, going to the garment factory?" "Jun, are you going out to have fun? Why didn't you bring your camera?" "Brother Jun, going out to have some fun again?" Seeing him with You Fengxia, they all assumed that the two of them were going out to play.

In the crowd, Huaihua stared at You Fengxia, her heart pounding with anxiety. She felt that Jun Ge was about to be snatched away by this beautiful woman! "This won't do. If Jun Ge is captivated, it'll be difficult to even see him again." She gritted her teeth, a thought popping into her head: she had to quickly become Jun Ge's woman so she could keep making money with him. She had earned some money with Wang Jun these past few days, tasted the sweetness of wealth, and never wanted to be poor again.

Just as I was pondering this, Banggeng returned from outside, looking horribly pale. A few days ago, he had drunk a large bottle of river water and suffered from severe diarrhea that very day, requiring a three-day hospital stay. To make matters worse, after applying a bright green ointment to his "important area," he developed problems—it was itchy and painful, almost ruining it. After three days of treatment costing five or six hundred yuan, he finally managed to save his manhood.

However, the doctor said that his genitals had been severely damaged and were half ruined, making it difficult for him to have children in the future.

With this health problem, Bang Geng hasn't been able to sleep well these past few days. He's only in his early twenties, still a naive young man, and his health has deteriorated like this. How is he going to find a girlfriend in the future? Is he going to end up like Yan Jiecheng, marrying a wife he can only look at but not touch? That would be too tragic.

As soon as Banggeng stepped through the door, he spotted You Fengxia and his eyes widened instantly, unable to look away.

"This woman is so beautiful!" He felt a pang of envy. "What kind of luck has Wang Jun had? Tang Yanling is clinging to him, Yu Li has an ambiguous relationship with him, and even Huaihua is visiting his house every other day. And to make matters worse, when did he attract such a stunning beauty? It's so unfair!"

Bang Geng grew increasingly jealous. He was so miserable that he couldn't sleep, while Wang Jun was living a better and better life, surrounded by beautiful women. Just thinking about it made him feel resentful.

Wang Jun had no idea he was having doubts. He didn't even look at him, kicked the Changjiang 750 to start it, shifted gears and twisted the throttle. With a "putt-putt-putt" sound, the car sped off as soon as smoke came out of the rear.

Chapter 104 The girls were shocked: They get paid for working overtime?

"Put-put-put," Wang Jun drove his Changjiang 750, the cold wind blowing into his collar, making him shrink his neck. He thought to himself: I have to find a way to buy a car. This Changjiang 750 looks impressive, but driving it in the cold and rain is too miserable. At least a car can keep out the wind and rain.

Yu Fengxia didn't care about the cold. She sat in the car looking around, her eyes shining like stars. It was her first time sitting in this "iron thing," and the novelty overcame the chill.

Wang Jun drove straight to the finance department, and was immediately stunned by the sight before him: mountains of cash piled on the tables and floor, a dazzling spectacle. You Fengxia followed behind, enjoying a reading feast: a vast collection of books and an exceptional experience. Staring at the pile of money, she almost couldn't resist the urge to rush over, hug it, and kiss it.

Lu Guangrong came running over excitedly: "Boss, the money is all here. I've contacted the bank, and I'll deposit it in a bit."

Wang Jun nodded. It wasn't safe to keep so much cash in the factory. Lü Guangrong had handled things well.

Lu Guangrong scratched his head and added, "Boss, our clothes are in high demand. There are over a dozen other customers waiting to order. I'm thinking of having the workers work overtime to catch up. Is that alright?" He was genuinely anxious; people had already paid, and he couldn't let the clothes not be ready. In his eyes, each piece of clothing represented a bundle of cash, and he couldn't let this opportunity to make money slip by.

Wang Jun countered, "Are the workers willing to work overtime?"

"Of course I'm willing!" Lu Guangrong patted his chest. "Our garment factory offers good benefits and food, and everyone is very enthusiastic about their work. Overtime is definitely not a problem."

Wang Jun chuckled upon hearing this. Was this some kind of free overtime pay? He waved his hand: "No way, we can't let employees work for free. Here's the deal: send out a notice later: anyone willing to work overtime will receive 4 yuan overtime pay for every 4 hours, which is 1 yuan per hour."

Lu Guangrong's eyes widened: "Boss, you get paid for overtime?" He had worked in a state-owned factory where overtime was entirely based on voluntary participation, and he had never heard of being paid for overtime. Now, Wang Jun was not only paying, but also giving him 1 yuan per hour. The treatment was so good that he wanted to go to the workshop to work overtime himself.

Yu Fengxia, who was standing next to her, was also tempted. She started calculating: 4 hours a day would earn her 4 yuan, which would be 120 yuan a month. With her basic salary, her monthly income would easily exceed 200 yuan, more than she earned as a secretary!

Wang Jun chuckled and said, "Of course we have to pay for overtime. Without pay, where does the motivation come from? It's settled then."

Unable to persuade Wang Jun otherwise, Lü Guangrong had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Not long after the group entered the factory manager's office, the garment factory's loudspeaker blared out:

"Attention all employees! Huanyu Garment Factory needs a group of people to work overtime to produce clothing. Each person will work 4 hours of overtime per day, and will receive a bonus of 4 yuan! Those who are willing should come to the factory manager's office to sign up! I repeat this again."

It happened during the morning break, and the news caused an uproar; the girls were all in an uproar:

"What? You get paid for overtime?"

"4 hours for 4 yuan? Did you hear that right?"

"My God, you can make money by working overtime? That's 120 yuan a month!"

"I only have a few cents left after the Lunar New Year, I have to earn this money!"

"I want to sign up! I'll even add ten hours a day!"

In the blink of an eye, a long line formed outside the factory manager's office, with all the girls in the factory surging in to sign up like a tidal wave. Wang Jun smiled at the scene: "Not bad, their enthusiasm is high."

You Fengxia leaned over and said, "Boss, the overtime pay is too high. I'm thinking of signing up." Lü Guangrong sighed as well, "Four yuan a day, even I, the factory manager, am tempted."

Wang Jun was delighted, then remembered the important matter and signed the contract with You Fengxia. Once the contract was signed, he immediately arranged an office of about ten square meters for You Fengxia: a table, a long wooden chair, and old cotton curtains—very simple.

But You Fengxia's eyes lit up as she stared at the office, her face flushed red. Being a secretary meant having an office! Before, only the boss could sit in an office; now she was considered a "person of importance"! She clenched her fists and shouted, "Thank you, boss! I will definitely work hard and be the perfect secretary!" She was as energetic as if she had been injected with chicken blood, eager to throw herself into her work immediately.

Wang Jun knew what was going on: this girl was very motivated. He left all the work at the garment factory and the cannery to her. If she did well, she could stay; if she didn't, she could be fired.

Chapter 105 These clothes were actually produced by Wang Jun!

The high-end clothing from Huanyu Garment Factory has now entered Jinghua Shopping Mall, the first self-service supermarket in Beijing. Xu Damao and Yu Haitang are shopping there. Yu Haitang is looking at clothes, while Xu Damao's eyes are constantly glancing at pretty girls. The two of them are looking at their own things, which is quite "harmonious".

Suddenly, Yu Haitang noticed a group of women gathered together, discussing a women's coat:

"This coat is beautiful and suits me perfectly, but it's too expensive!"

"The quality is even better than imported ones, and the style is fitted at the waist, making it very flattering!"

"The product is good, but it costs almost 600 yuan, which is a worker's monthly salary!"

"My sister bought a red one yesterday, it looks so elegant with high heels, I want one too, but I don't have the money..."

Yu Haitang was intrigued and squeezed in to take a look. She was immediately stunned. The camel-colored coat on the counter exuded a princess-like elegance, and she fell in love with it at first sight. Then she saw the price: 599 yuan! Almost 600 yuan! This was the most expensive piece of clothing she had ever seen!

She reached out to touch the fabric, but the sales clerk quickly stopped her: "Sir, you can't just touch high-end clothing like that. You have to buy it if you want it."

Yu Haitang didn't touch it.

I had no choice but to get closer.

Look closely.

The more I look, the more I like it.

"Although it's expensive."

"But this dress is so beautiful and so fashionable."

"If I wore this outfit while shopping, everyone on the street would be staring at me!"

Yu Haitang was incredibly tempted and made a decision in her heart: she must buy this dress; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to sleep.

The issue is.

She doesn't have that much money.

It seems.

We need to think of a solution.

Yu Haitang grabbed Xu Damao, pointed to the clothes next to her, and said, "Damao, I want this dress. Can you buy it for me?"

That's right!

She was prepared to have Xu Damao pay for it!

Yu Haitang knew that Xu Damao had recently made a lot of money. Although this dress was expensive, Xu Damao was so rich that he could definitely afford it.

Xu Damao glanced at it and also thought the women's coat was very beautiful. If Yu Haitang wore it, she would definitely look stunning.

but,

Xu Damao glanced at the price,

I almost jumped up.

"Holy crap!"

"599 yuan!"

"Is this dress made of gold?!"

"This is way too expensive!"

"No, we can't buy clothes that are so expensive."

Xu Damao stared at the clothes.

They even used profanity.

The price of this clothing,

It was beyond his imagination.

Xu Damao isn't stupid.

Such expensive clothes

He won't buy it.

If a young and pretty girl took a liking to this dress, Xu Damao might consider it. The problem is, Yu Li is already in her thirties, and he doesn't feel much for her anymore, so he's unwilling to spend the money.

Seeing that Xu Damao was unwilling to buy,

Yu Haitang was unhappy.

She glanced at Xu Damao and said, "I'll just ask you one question: are you going to buy it or not? If you're not going to buy it, then I'll go find Qin Jingru."

Xu Damao immediately tensed up.

He and Qin Jingru didn't get along. If Yu Haitang came knocking on his door, they would get divorced in no time, and he would also get beaten up by Sha Zhu.

Xu Damao doesn't want a divorce right now.