Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

night.

The backyard house was very quiet.

The coal briquettes in the stove were burning bright red.

Occasionally, it makes a soft "crackling" sound.

Yi Xiulan was already asleep.

After getting my shot today.

She was noticeably better.

At least I'm not coughing all the time anymore.

His complexion regained some color.

Lin Jian'an sat beside the stove.

His eyes, however, remained fixed on the system panel.

[Era Procurement Has Begun]

below.

A row of new things were gleaming faintly.

[Bicycle ticket: 80 points]

[Sewing Ticket: 100 points]

[Industrial Grain Coupons: 20 Points]

[Military-style cotton overcoat: 15 points]

Phoenix brand bicycle: 300 points

……

Lin Jian'an gasped in shock.

"This system is getting more and more outrageous."

To know.

In the 1950s.

Having money doesn't guarantee you can buy things.

Truly scarce.

It is a "ticket".

Especially industrial tickets.

Bicycle ticket.

Those are not things that ordinary people can obtain.

Many workers save up their wages for several years.

They might not even be able to afford a bicycle.

It's not that we don't have money.

There are no tickets.

And now.

The system actually allows direct redemption.

"If I accumulate enough points later..."

"Can't we take off directly?"

Lin Jian'an felt a little hot inside.

But soon.

He calmed down again.

What we lack most right now.

It's still about points.

and.

You can't suddenly become too rich.

Otherwise, something bad might happen.

Especially the group of people in the courtyard house.

They all have incredibly sharp eyes.

Your family has an extra piece of meat.

They could all smell it.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an shut down the system.

We started planning the next step.

"I'll definitely have to go to the scrap yard again."

"However, relying on just one place is not enough."

He is very clear.

Truly valuable old items.

Many of them are found among the general public.

Especially those old houses.

Old family.

Life is tough these days.

Many people have already started selling things secretly.

only.

Nobody understands this era.

Many treasures are treated as waste.

"We need to find a way to snag a bargain."

Thinking about this...

He suddenly remembered something.

In the original work.

Xu Damao seems to know quite a few people in the countryside who show movies.

I'll go to the countryside to collect things from now on.

Perhaps it will come in handy.

But it's still early.

at the moment.

First, stabilize the courtyard house.

Early the next morning.

The courtyard was unusually lively.

Because Yi Xiulan actually got off the kang (a heated brick bed).

Although her face was still a little pale.

But he was clearly not as sickly as he had been a few days ago.

Beside the pool in the middle courtyard.

The middle-aged women were all dumbfounded.

"Ouch."

"Is Shirley really better?"

"This penicillin is amazing."

"you do not say."

"I couldn't even get up yesterday."

Jia Zhangshi, standing to the side, looked particularly unpleasant.

She can't stand seeing others do well.

Especially the Lin family.

"snort."

"It's just a shot."

"Do they really think it's a miracle drug?"

The three middle-aged women next to them couldn't help but retort.

"Then you should get a shot too."

"you--"

Jia Zhangshi choked immediately.

Because she knew.

I simply can't afford to fight.

Don't mention penicillin.

Even common fever reducers are expensive now.

Thinking about this...

Her heart ached even more.

backyard.

Yi Xiulan was slowly tidying up the house.

As soon as I bent over...

Lin Jian'an immediately went over to help him up.

"mom."

"You can rest now."

"I'll do it."

Yi Xiulan couldn't help but laugh.

"Mom isn't that delicate."

"If you lie down any longer, your bones will fall apart."

She's in a much better mood now.

As long as there is hope.

Their mental state is completely different.

before.

She had even made preparations for her funeral.

But now.

She suddenly realized.

Life seems to be able to go on.

"Jian'an".

She suddenly spoke softly.

"Wait until Mom feels better."

"I'll also go to the streets to find some work."

"Our family can't always rely on you."

Lin Jian'an immediately shook his head upon hearing this.

"Please rest and recover."

"I have a solution at home."

"What can you do?"

Yi Xiulan sighed.

"You're still a child."

"No matter how capable you are."

"You can't shoulder everything."

Lin Jian'an felt a slight warmth in his heart.

This is what a mother is.

Even when I'm this sick.

She was still thinking about her child.

He was just about to speak.

Suddenly a sound came from outside.

Is Jian'an home?

The two were taken aback.

Because the voice sounded a bit unfamiliar.

I went outside to take a look.

A middle-aged man was standing at the entrance of the courtyard.

Wearing blue overalls.

He had a briefcase tucked under his arm.

He looks like a factory manager.

And on the side.

Yi Zhonghai was smiling obsequiously.

"An old man?"

Lin Jian'an was a little surprised.

Yi Zhonghai quickly waved.

"Jian'an, come here."

"This is Director Wang from the purchasing department of the steel rolling mill."

Purchasing Department?

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

This is a lucrative job.

The fifties.

Purchasing is definitely a popular position.

Because they have access to supplies.

He has an exceptionally wide network of connections.

"Hello, Director Wang."

Lin Jian'an nodded politely.

Director Wang sized him up a few times.

His eyes showed some surprise.

Obviously, this was unexpected.

The kid who's been making headlines in the neighborhood lately.

It's so small.

"According to Lao Yi..."

"Was your father a martyr?"

"Um."

"Did he save his comrades before he sacrificed his life?"

"Yes."

Director Wang remained silent for a few seconds.

He then nodded.

"The Hero's Descendant".

"good."

He finished speaking.

Suddenly, he took a paper bag out of his bag.

"This is a small token of our appreciation from the factory."

"Grain coupons and industrial coupons."

"Keep it."

There were quite a few people watching from the side.

My eyes widened instantly.

Industrial tickets?!

This thing.

These days, even money is harder to come by.

Especially the ordinary residents in the compound.

You might not see more than a few throughout the whole year.

The result is now.

Did the factory deliver it directly to the Lin family?

Jia Zhangshi Station in the Central Court.

His eyes were almost red.

"Why should I?!"

"How come they have all sorts of good stuff at home!"

Qin Huairu, standing next to her, was also a little envious.

She has been married into the Jia family for so long.

I've never even seen what an industrial ticket looks like.

Lin Jian'an took the paper bag.

I opened it and took a look.

There were ten jin of grain coupons inside.

There are two industrial tickets left.

Although not a particularly large number.

But it's already very precious.

"Thank you, Director Wang."

"You're welcome."

Director Wang waved his hand.

"Your dad is a hero."

"The factory cannot let the families feel disheartened."

Done.

He glanced at Yi Xiulan again.

Take good care of your health.

"There will be difficulties in the future."

"You can come to the factory and find Lao Yi."

Yi Zhonghai immediately nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes."

"We're all one family."

After everyone left.

The atmosphere in the whole courtyard was off.

Especially those neighbors.

The way they looked at the Lin family had clearly changed.

before.

People mostly felt sympathy.

I felt sorry for this widow and her orphan family.

But now.

Everyone can see it.

It seems the Lin family is starting to turn things around.

backyard.

Yi Zhonghai had just sat down.

I couldn't help but sigh.

"Jian'an".

"Your dad did you a favor."

"That's really valuable."

Lin Jian'an smiled.

There was no response.

He actually knew.

It wasn't just a matter of a father's favor.

More.

It is the value I have recently demonstrated.

This era.

Someone helps you once.

It's a matter of friendship.

But I want to always be valued.

You still have to be able to stand on your own two feet.

"Oh, right."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly lowered his voice.

"Your industrial ticket."

"Don't expose yourself unnecessarily."

"There are quite a few people watching now."

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

"Sir, what do you mean?"

Yi Zhonghai sighed.

"Things haven't been peaceful in the city lately."

"The black market."

"Someone is specifically monitoring the votes."

"Especially your family now..."

He stopped there.

But the meaning is already quite clear.

Orphans and widows.

Suddenly, they even had tickets and medicine.

Too easy to be targeted.

Lin Jian'an also became alert.

It seems.

I really need to be more low-key.

But just then...

A system notification suddenly sounded.

[Scarce resources of the era detected]

Industrial invoices can be redeemed for special procurement privileges.

next second.

A new prompt appears on the system interface.

[Should I use industrial tickets to initiate industrial product procurement?]

Lin Jian'an's heart skipped a beat.

You can play like this?!

He suddenly realized.

The truly amazing part of the system.

It might not just be about exchanging.

But...

Continue to upgrade using real resources.

Just as he was in shock.

Suddenly, another commotion came from outside the courtyard.

Followed by.

Sha Zhu's loud voice echoed throughout the entire courtyard.

"Xu Damao!"

"Say that again, you fucking idiot!"