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

Recently, most of these foreign experts and technicians have gotten back on track.

This has greatly improved the productivity of various industries.

Yang Dalin was unaware that many new factories had been built across the country.

Several new automobile manufacturing workshops have been built in Northeast China and are about to be put into use.

The new factory also recruited a large number of students from the city, as well as people with some education from the countryside, to work as laborers.

The establishment of numerous factories can attract many idle young people to work there, which is beneficial.

This will save them from having to go to the countryside on a large scale in the future, and also prevent a large number of people from causing trouble when things get heated.

Yang Dalin was unaware that he had already changed the country in many ways.

With so much capital, technology, and talent recently received domestically, how could we not seize this opportunity to vigorously develop our industrial strength?

Yang Dalin doesn't need to worry about any of this.

Many factories not only provided talent to build new factories, but also expanded their own production.

Many idle and unemployed young people were recruited to factories for large-scale production. In some places, there were not enough people, and they had to recruit people from the surrounding areas or even other places.

Yang Dalin chatted with Director Hou from morning until after 2 p.m., and the two of them didn't even have time to eat lunch.

When Director Hou heard this, he said, "You kid, it seems you've really learned a lot after going abroad twice."

Go home and check on your family first, then don't go out and wait for my message.

I estimate you'll need to personally explain this plan at the meeting.

I'm afraid this old man isn't as good at speaking as you are."

Yang Dalin nodded: "Okay, Director, I'll go home now."

Only after saying this did Yang Dalin realize he was hungry.

However, he didn't mention getting a meal from Director Hou while he was there.

He guessed the food here wasn't very good either.

It's better to go home and eat the food cooked by my aunt or Sister Yan.

It was Gao Xiaohu who personally escorted Yang Dalin to his home at No. 95 Courtyard.

However, today is a workday, so my aunt and Sister Yan both went to work.

Xiaoning went to school, and no one was home.

As soon as I entered the front yard, I encountered a group of women who were looking after their children and doing handicrafts.

Aunt Zhao was also playing with her two children in the front yard of the main room in the east.

Yang Dalin greeted everyone and asked Aunt Zhao, only to find out that she was actually taking care of Sha Zhu's two sons.

Several middle-aged women warmly said, "Dalinzi, your aunt isn't home, she's at work. You just got back, have you eaten? If not, come to my house for dinner."

Yang Dalin politely declined everyone's offers and took out his house key from his pocket.

When I opened the door, the house was still spotless.

Yang Dalin put down the bags he was carrying.

I boiled water and made myself a bowl of noodles.

While boiling water, I gave some candy to the older women and children outside.

Then, after the noodles were cooked, Yang Dalin ate his noodles while chatting with everyone.

I learned through conversation that many able-bodied men in the courtyard and nearby areas who were unemployed had been recruited to work in various factories.

Regardless of gender, anyone who is a able-bodied person is welcome.

The courtyard was left with only a few older women who were not very educated.

Yang Dalin also heard that Yan Jiecheng, who had been unable to find a good job in the area, had also been recruited to a factory in the suburbs of Beijing.

Although his family's character isn't very good in the neighborhood.

Although he didn't have a good reputation, he was still a strong laborer, and at least had some basic education after graduating from junior high school.

He was recruited by a factory in the suburbs.

There's also Zhang Meiyun, the sister-in-law of the house with the back door. She used to only do temporary work in small workshops on the street.

This time, he was also recruited by a large factory.

My income increased significantly.

Our family's life has improved a lot.

Sha Zhu's wife was also recruited into the steel mill's kitchen as a helper.

Yang Dalin also heard that Xu Damao's wife had gotten a job in the steel mill's canteen through Sha Zhu's connections.

It's probably because Xu Damao's wife isn't very educated, so she picked up the work in the cafeteria the fastest.

It seems that Sha Zhu and Xu Damao have always had a love-hate relationship, but he will still help each other in crucial moments.

Despite his seemingly simple-minded nature, Sha Zhu actually has a certain amount of influence in the cafeteria.

It's all because of his good skills; these days, people with any skill are in high demand.

Especially people like Sha Zhu who frequently have contact with factory leaders.

It seems like all of this is a good thing.

People's living standards have clearly improved.

It's estimated that domestic productivity is about to accelerate.

Yang Dalin was quite satisfied with these changes.

I chatted with a group of older women for a while, but the conversation just couldn't continue; they were the type to gossip a lot.

Many things were not addressed to the point.

So after a while, Yang Dalin said that he was too tired from rushing to catch the train and wanted to go home to rest for a while.

So Yang Dalin went home and went to his room to take a nap.

My room was very clean, thanks to my aunt and Sister Yan.

The quilts and mattresses looked like they were frequently aired out; they had a faint smell of sunshine when you covered yourself with them.

After lying there for a while, Yang Dalin actually fell asleep.

After waking up from a nap, Yang Dalin heard hushed conversations and cooking sounds outside.

My aunt and Sister Yan came back, and they were being quiet so as not to disturb my sleep.

Yang Dalin put on his coat and walked out of the bedroom.

"Auntie, Sister Yan, why didn't you wake me up when you got back from get off work?"

Aunt Qi stepped forward, pinched his arm, and looked him over: "Okay, you don't look that thin this time. You must be tired from the journey back. We saw you fell asleep when you got back, and we were afraid you were too tired, so we didn't wake you."

"How were you sleeping? Want to sleep a little longer? I'll wake you up when dinner is ready."

Yang Dalin leaned against the door frame and shook his head: "It's not tiring, Auntie. It's just that when I got home, I saw no one was there, so I made myself some noodles, ate them, lay down for a while, and then dozed off."

Besides, I'll need to sleep again in a little while, so I can't sleep anymore. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight if I do.

"Okay, then let's wait for dinner."

Xiaoning, go pour some hot water for your brother Dalin so he can wash his face and hands.

Dinner will be ready in a bit.

Before Chu Xiaoning, who was eagerly waiting for Yang Dalin to bring her gifts, could even begin to prepare them, Chu Yanhua had already brought over the water with tender affection.

Before Sister Yan could speak, Chu Xiaoning quickly took the basin from her sister's hand and handed it to Yang Dalin: "Brother Dalin, come wash your face, I poured the water."

Yang Dalin and Chu Yanhua exchanged a smile; this little girl just knows how to act cute.

Yang Dalin said, "Okay, thank you very much, Miss Xiaoning."

After saying that, Yang Dalin put the basin on the washbasin stand, washed his hands and then his face.

Chu Xiaoning, who was trying to curry favor with him, had already prepared the towel and handed it to Yang Dalin on time.

Just as he finished washing his face, Ma San came in carrying two buckets of water.

"Brother, you're awake."

"Hmm, you're awake, San'er. How's work lately?"

"That's great, bro. The company's been really busy lately. The company's doing quite well, and they've recruited a lot of apprentices for each job. I heard that once these people are trained, some of the older workers will take them and transfer them to other places."

They also said that veteran workers could volunteer to sign up, and those who went might get a promotion.

Brother, do you think I should sign up?