The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

When Director Wang Hongxia arrived at Yang Dalin's house early that evening, she saw a new radio, a sewing machine, and a new bicycle inside the Qi family's house.

Then I saw Yang Dalin riding back on a bicycle, carrying a bag of rewards from the station.

Wang Hongxia felt fortunate that she had arrived early to understand the situation; otherwise, the family's circumstances had changed drastically in such a short time.

She now realized that Yang Dalin's words made sense, and that it was okay not to praise him in public.

Yang Dalin first put a bag of things at home.

Yan Bugui and many others peeked out from outside again.

Yang Dalin took the initiative to greet Director Wang Hongxia and unknowingly mentioned that he had borrowed money to buy these big items.

Pointing to the bag of prizes he had brought, he said, "Director Wang, look, the Public Security Bureau rewarded me with all sorts of receipts. I borrowed money to buy these big items, and I also received a promotion and prizes from my unit. We already feel very fortunate."

Forget about the street-level reward.

Wang Hongxia sat up straight and said in a very polite manner, "Comrade Yang Dalin, I appreciate your kindness. As you can see, we took your advice and didn't bring any material rewards, but it's still necessary to give you a certificate and explain the situation to everyone."

Yang Dalin pointed to the new items in the house and the awards and said, "Director Wang, what I mean is that we should keep a low profile when it comes to giving out the certificates. My family has already received so many things, so let's not make people hate us."

Another reason was to maintain the tranquility of my home. Otherwise, the neighbors who lent me the money would feel uncomfortable if they thought I had donated all the reward money to people in other neighborhoods instead of giving it to their creditors.

Or you could call over the two old men in charge of the courtyard, and you can just say it to them and that'll be the end of it.

Let's not alarm anyone; this will allow my family to avoid trouble.

Upon hearing this, Director Wang glanced at the new items in Yang Dalin's house and understood. After discussing it with the street staff behind him, he thought about some of the messy things in the yard and said, "Okay, we'll take your suggestion."

Yang Dalin is truly a good comrade. He does good deeds without wanting anyone to know. We should all learn from him.

Yang Dalin quickly waved his hand, expressing his modesty.

Qi Yulan sent Qi Xiaoning to summon Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong.

A number of people have already gathered in the front yard.

Of course they knew Director Wang was here, and they thought he had something to announce.

As a result, Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai went to the Qi family.

Yan Bugui really wanted to eavesdrop by the door, but he clearly didn't have the guts.

Liu Yi and his companion arrived quickly, and Yang Dalin closed the door.

Director Wang said to the two of them, "You two have managed very well. Yang Dalin in the compound is a good comrade who has made a great contribution. He has already been rewarded by the relevant unit last time."

You even lent Comrade Yang Dalin money to buy a large item; you're all very good, and the management of the compound is also excellent.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were naturally overjoyed to hear the praise.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong immediately expressed their determination to continue their efforts in managing the compound well.

Wang Hongxia then took out another certificate and said, "This is a commendation certificate for Comrade Yang Dalin. I originally wanted to read it aloud in front of our entire department."

However, Comrade Yang Dalin said that after listening to your two teachings, he wanted to keep a low profile.

I also think what he said makes sense, so I invited you two to his home.

You two can take a look at this certificate; I won't read it aloud. It's good that you both know about this.

In addition, the neighborhood committee had prepared a material reward, but Comrade Yang Dalin said that his family was not short of food at the moment and insisted on donating the reward to the neighborhood committee so that the neighborhood committee could distribute it to families in need.

I would also like to commend them for this.

I feel much more at ease with the two of you in the courtyard. Please take good care of Comrade Yang Dalin's family and help them if they encounter any difficulties.

Wang Hongxia is very good at dealing with people. She brought up Yi and Liu several times and praised them. Wang Hongxia knew that these two were among Yang Dalin's creditors. By praising them more, Yang Dalin donated all the material rewards, and these two wouldn't care anymore.

Liu and Yi were overjoyed; it seemed the leaders were quite adept at making empty promises.

Yang Dalin opened the bag he had brought today and took out a lot of things, saying, "Director Wang, these are the prizes I brought back from our unit today. Please take some back with you and donate them to families in need in our neighborhood and families of martyrs who are struggling financially."

"I apologize for being a little selfish; I can't donate it all. I'll keep some for my own use."

Hearing this, Wang Hongxia and the street office comrades who came with her held Yang Dalin's hand tightly and said, "How can we blame you for having any selfish motives? You've already given away most of it, and you're only keeping a little bit. Dalin, you've already done a great job. Don't blame me, as the director, for taking these things from you."

The neighborhood committee is also facing real difficulties.

I shamelessly accepted it; there are just too many families in need in the neighborhood.

When things are better for us, I promise you I'll repay you double.

Xiao Liu, write a receipt for these things.

Comrades Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong also signed their names as witnesses.

Wang Hongxia tidied her hair and continued, "Dalinzi has helped me a lot. I'll have to write a thank-you letter to your unit later. As the director, I not only didn't give you a reward, but I also took so many things from you."

"That's really wrong of me, but consider it a loan from our neighborhood committee; we'll have to pay it back later."

Yang Dalin declined, saying, "Director Wang, it's not a loan, it's a donation. You can write a receipt, but you can't write it as a loan."

That's fine. Grandpa Yi and Grandpa Liu often teach us to help each other.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were beaming when Yang Dalin brought them up again.

Yi Zhonghai said, "Not at all, it's all thanks to Dalin's hard work."

Liu Haizhong also said, "Yes, Dalin is such a sensible child, the two of us didn't play much of a role."

Wang Hongxia and Yi Liu praised each other again, making Yi Liu very happy.

Director Wang then left carrying a large bag of things.

As soon as she came out of the door, she saw a lot of onlookers. Wang Hongxia wanted to say a few words, but when she saw Yang Dalin shake his head, she sighed, turned around and left.

When Yan Bugui saw that Director Wang had come without saying anything and had taken a lot of things from Yang Dalin's house, he quickly came up to ask Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong, who were seeing him off.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong escorted Wang Hongxia to the gate before they had time to talk to Yan Bugui.

Liu Haizhong said, "Teacher Yan, don't pry into some things. Just know that it's a good thing."

Yi Zhonghai also said, "Yes, Teacher Yan, go home and have dinner early. Everyone, disperse, disperse. Director Wang's visit has nothing to do, go do what you need to do."

Undeterred, Yan Bugui quietly pulled Yi Zhonghai aside and whispered, "Old Yi, what's the good news? Why did Director Wang take so many things from Yang Dalin's house?"

Yi Zhonghai poked the foul-mouthed Yan Bugui: "What do you mean by taking things? Those are things that Da Linzi donated to the street office. Don't talk nonsense, or you'll get yourself into trouble."

Yan Bugui quickly covered his mouth and whispered, "I was wrong, I was wrong."

"What did Dalinzi donate? So much stuff?"

Yi Zhonghai rolled his eyes at him and said, "Teacher Yan, why are you worrying so much? Just go do what you're supposed to do."

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