Courtyard House: My System - Artificial Human

After Lin Weidong realized something was amiss, Yi Zhonghai's already difficult job search became even more challenging.

No sooner had he approached the factory to offer his services than the private enterprise department's inspection team arrived, seriously urging him to address safety issues related to personnel and employment.

There are quite a few factories around Beijing, but only a few are related to the steel industry.

How could Yi Zhonghai possibly escape Lin Weidong's clutches?

Unless he changes his job and applies for a factory worker position in a textile factory, but even then, the textile factory has to be willing to hire him.

Lin Weidong didn't want Yi Zhonghai, who was only at the eighth-grade worker level in the drama, to return to the steel rolling industry.

Regardless of whether this level is inflated or not, it seems that Yi Zhonghai still has some talent.

Then we absolutely cannot let him have his way.

Of course, in order to dispel Yi Zhonghai's idea of ​​running away, he still had to give him a little reward, so Lin Weidong decided to arrange a job for Yi Zhonghai.

Lin Weidong has been meeting Wen San more and more often lately, and has learned a bit about the industry.

People like Wen San, who enjoy life when they have money and only work when they don't, are extremely rare. Not to mention that Wen San is all alone, truly a case of one person eating their fill while the rest of the family is not hungry.

Most rickshaw drivers can barely support their families after a hard day's work, and that's only when business is good.

Lin Weidong felt that this job was perfect for Yi Zhonghai, as it would allow him to run errands and improve his physical fitness, so that he wouldn't be unable to win fights or outrun others in the future.

After having this idea, Lin Weidong prepared to seduce Yi Zhonghai.

You don't even need to think of a reasoning; just copy Wen San's survival logic and it will be very convincing.

Now that Yi Zhonghai is fully aware of his hidden illness, he has even saved on the expenses he used to incur when buying medicine to treat it.

Compared to Wen San, the only difference is that he has Gao Cuilan's mouth, so the situation is pretty much the same!

As for Yi Zhonghai's own plans, they are insignificant in the face of the harsh reality of survival, coupled with the influence of popular faith and the deceptive influence on his mind.

Two days later.

At the entrance of the tricycle industry union in Sijiu City.

Lin Weidong, now with a new look and a cloned son to help him, sublet a slightly worn tricycle to Yi Zhonghai.

He patted Yi Zhonghai on the shoulder to comfort him.

"Xiao Yi! I understand your situation and feel deeply sorry for you. But you have to look forward. No matter how wicked or evil that Lin guy is, he can't possibly extend his reach to other industries. Just focus on finding work and making money. Life will get better and better!"

"Thank you! Thank you so much, Brother Wang. I really wouldn't know what to do without your help!"

"Hey! Don't be so polite. I'm getting old and can't work anymore, so I'm planning to sell this car to leave some money for my son. It's a win-win situation for both of us. I know you're having a tough time, so I'll give you three months' grace period. After three months, my son will come to your door to collect the rent. As for me, I'm planning to go back to my hometown to take care of my grandson!"

"Oh, hey! I'll remember your kindness. Don't worry, I promise you won't be shortchanged on the rent!"

With a serious expression, Yi Zhonghai grasped the hand of "Old Wang" across from him and made repeated assurances.

I don't know how long it's been since I've been cared for and understood!

Yi Zhonghai was deeply grateful to Brother Wang, whom he had only known for less than two days, for being willing to listen to his ramblings, point him in the right direction, and help him find a new job during his most difficult time.

Lin Weidong is the kind of person who would curse himself when he's angry. After all his painstaking planning, how could he not take down the little Yi Zhonghai?

He was satisfied, but his expression showed a hint of reluctance. Finally, he reached out and touched the tricycle.

He perfectly portrayed the reluctance of a veteran craftsman, and even explained...

"Sure, sure! Let's do it this way, Xiao Yi. Go and get familiar with the business. The government is in charge of this industry now, so don't worry about anyone making things difficult or refusing to pay the fare. If you encounter any unreasonable people, just complain to the union. They'll stand up for you!"

"Alright, alright, I've got it, Brother Wang..."

Watching Yi Zhonghai awkwardly ride away, the kind smile on Lin Weidong's face gradually faded, but a smile rose in his heart.

By all accounts, Yi Zhonghai was the first person in the courtyard to take on a car loan.

Of course, from another perspective, he can also be considered a car owner.

It's a tricycle that can carry both people and goods, even more advanced than the rickshaws in Wensan!

Even with car loan payments and rent, that's still quite rare!

It's not easy to get one of these tricycles without connections.

So when Yi Zhonghai returned to the courtyard in the evening on his tricycle, the courtyard erupted in a commotion.

Yan Bugui was the most excited. He pushed the back of the cart up the steps, muttering to himself as if the cart belonged to him.

"Wow, Lao Yi, you've struck it rich! You're even riding a bike now. That bike is great..."

A group of neighbors in the courtyard also came out to see the spectacle. They had seen many rickshaws, but tricycles were truly rare. What was even more surprising was that Yi Zhonghai had ridden this tricycle back with him.

What incredible luck did he have? Or did he meet someone important?

With a curious smile on his face, Yi Zhonghai answered his neighbors' questions, seemingly quite enjoying himself at the moment.

But when he got home, Gao Cuilan poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

Gao Cuilan didn't understand the market for tricycles, but she knew that if you had loans and rent to pay, you were basically working for someone else!

How is it any different from a farmhand in the countryside working for a landlord?

"You should do the math. How many years will it take us to pay off the debt? Old Yi, you used to be so shrewd, how did you make such a fool of yourself? I was wondering what you were hiding these past few days, and now you've created such a huge hole in the family?"

Gao Cuilan's incessant accusations and scolding not only failed to wake Yi Zhonghai up, but also completely ignited his anger and frustration from the past few days.

With a thud.

Yi Zhonghai slammed the teacup onto the table, his face dark, and pointed at Gao Cuilan, demanding an answer in a stern voice.

"You make it sound so easy, but why don't you think about how your family will live if I don't rent this car?"

"Do you think I'm still the steel mill worker I used to be? Earning forty or fifty yuan a month and not having to worry about food and drink?"

"Do you know how hard it is to find a job these days? Ha... You don't know, you have no idea, you don't know how much pressure I have to bear to support my family!"

"All you do all day is spout your short-sighted, ignorant opinions. Do you think I don't know what you're saying? But what can I do about it?"

……

Any advice that is detached from reality is just empty talk.

Often, people know that their choice is not the optimal solution, but reality urges them to make a choice as soon as possible!

Yi Zhonghai's decision to rent a tricycle was not entirely influenced by Lin Weidong; rather, it was a choice prompted by reality.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai lose his temper, Gao Cuilan quickly composed herself and lowered her head to wipe away her tears.

Despite having other opinions and grievances in her heart, she dared not argue any further.

After all, this family relies on Yi Zhonghai to earn money.

Yi Zhonghai had just picked up his car when an argument broke out at home.

Most people in the courtyard were watching the spectacle, but Lin Weidong, unusually, sighed.

Once upon a time, he was burdened with mortgage and car loan payments, until a pandemic destroyed everything. In despair, he finally understood the true meaning of life.

Enjoying the present moment... is the only true path!

After finishing his cigarette, Lin Weidong's mood improved, and he immediately slipped away.

The courtyard house was his source of amusement, but No. 13 was where his real life began.

Tian Zao recently started junior high school, so it's a good opportunity to check her studies.