Siheyuan: I am the seventh uncle of Banggen

"Xiao Hu, it seems that your company commander treats you well and sent you 500 yuan," the branch secretary said in a low voice.

"Really?" Liu Hu's tears flowed down. He thought of the company commander who was one year younger than him and had strict training and brave combat skills. His eyes turned red.

"Xiao Hu, they are very nice to you. You must work hard when you get there and remember the kindness they showed you." The branch secretary educated Liu Hu as they walked.

After receiving the remittance slip from the postman, Liu Hu brought the letter of certification and called his second brother. The two brothers, with knives on their waists, came to the post office. The second brother Liu Quan was standing guard at the door of the post office. Liu Hu went in and received 500 yuan.

He put the wallet in his bag and tied it around his waist. After coming out, he and Liu Quan jogged back home.

"Mom, I have to leave tomorrow. I borrowed money from the company commander to send the third child and the youngest sister to school, and to find a marriage for the second child. You must remember to take good care of yourself while I'm away, and wait for me to come back," Liu Hu said to his mother with red eyes, and gave her the five hundred yuan in his bag.

Chapter 306: Factory Leaders Come to Visit

"Xiao Hu, something is not right. Are you hiding something from me? Why did you borrow so much money? How are you going to pay it back?" The mother saw the problem.

"Mom, after I went to work there, the factory paid me 30 yuan a month, and provided food, lodging, and work clothes. Basically, I didn't have to spend any money, and I paid off my debt in more than a year. The company commander was a very nice person, and treated us like brothers. I made it clear to him and asked him to deduct the money from my salary every month, and he would not ask me for it in advance," said Liu Hu.

"I have known for a long time that Captain Zhang is a good person. Xiaohu, you must work hard, do you understand? You can't do anything to let others down, do you understand? You should work hard for a year or two and pay off your debts first. See if you can come back next year. Your family will arrange a marriage for you. Now that you have a job and your family life has improved, you have to hurry up and arrange your marriage. You are 22 years old this year, not young anymore," said the mother happily.

"Please ask for me first. My family will arrange a marriage for the second son first. Our workplace is too far away and it will be troublesome to come back. I will write to you in advance when I come back," Liu Hu said to his mother.

"Tell the second child first, and I'll ask for you. Please bring more money with you," said the mother.

"Twenty dollars is enough for me. Food, accommodation and work clothes are provided there, so it's basically free. Can you help me pack my clothes?" Liu Hu changed the subject.

The next morning, Liu Hu left. At the entrance of the village, he paid great respects to his mother, told his younger brother and sister to study hard, and asked his second son to take good care of the family. The moment he looked back, Liu Hu's tears flowed, not knowing when he would be able to come back, and whether he would have the chance to come back again.

After walking a long way, he looked back and saw his mother and younger brothers and sisters at the entrance of the village. Liu Hu burst into tears. He waved his hands vigorously and strode forward.

Zhang Dabao waited until the offal and pig face were cooked, put everything into the space, and then slept until nine in the morning. He still had to deliver some meat to his aunt and the others, so Zhang Dabao took out two steamed buns from the space, ate while riding his motorcycle, and arrived at the Hongxing Sub-district Office. He put down more than 20 kilograms of meat for Wang Xiuqin and asked for leave from her, saying that he would have to go on a business trip in a few days, still selling steel bars. Although Wang Xiuqin was reluctant, she still agreed.

After visiting a few friends' homes, it was almost morning. Zhang Dabao returned to Chunfeng Hutong, took out the meat that he had cooked last night, and took out about 95 pounds of raw meat and returned to Yard No. .

He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu have returned and are preparing for tonight's reception.

"Brother Zhuzi, what dishes are you planning to have tonight?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"With so much meat, isn't it easy to cook? Why don't we make braised pork, four-happiness meatballs, twice-cooked pork, shredded pork with fish flavor, cold pork liver, fried pork face with chili, and then stew an eggplant with meat and vermicelli, stir-fry some vegetables, and have some peanuts. That's enough," said He Yuzhu.

"Add some pork intestines stewed with tofu, Chief Engineer Wang likes this," said Zhang Dabao.

"No problem. You need to buy another piece of tofu. Dongxu and I will go, but we may not be able to find it." He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu put the meat and other things in the kitchen.

"I have it in the car. By the way, prepare more when you prepare the dishes. We are digging sweet potatoes tomorrow, and the children need to eat some. Forget it, I'll go get some meat." Zhang Zaibiao turned around and went out again.

The whole courtyard of No. 95 was filled with fragrance on Saturday afternoon, which made Xiaodang and Jingshu unwilling to go out to play. They were waiting to eat good food. Banggeng was a little bigger, and now they had the tasks of mowing the grass and feeding the geese, so they came out of the yard early.

Now Banggeng had his first income. He collected eleven goose eggs and sold them to Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe for 2.20 yuan. He divided it among Zhang Dabao (1.1 yuan), kept 50 yuan for himself, and gave 2.5 yuan each to Yan Jiedi and Niu Xiaozheng. The remaining 10 yuan was bought by Banggeng for candy, which was divided among Jingshu, Guo Xiaobao, Xiaodang, Yan Jiekuang and Liu Guangfu.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Yang Weihua came with people from the factory. Suddenly, there were more than ten people. Most of them brought wine. Some brought two bottles, some brought four bottles, and some brought a whole box. It seemed that they didn't want to work hard.

"Uncle Yang, what do you want to do? Do you have to knock Xinsheng down?" Zhang Dabao and Huang Xinsheng were waiting at the gate of the courtyard, and Zhang Dabao made a joke.

"Da Biao, drinking is an important criterion for us to test our cadres. Cadres who can drink one or three taels should be praised! Cadres who can drink three or half a catty should be trusted by leaders; cadres who can drink half a catty or eight taels should be cultivated... How can young people not drink?" Wang Cheng also joked.

"Uncle Wang, it seems that you want to train all the young people in our factory to become alcoholics," Zhang Dabia said with a smile.

"There are many temptations where Xinsheng works. Today we are using wine to test his sincerity." Chief Engineer Wang Cheng is a man of temperament. He often loses his temper and often jokes with people.

More than a dozen people came, talking and laughing. The backyard became even more lively. Zhang Dabiao and Zhang Cuihua had already agreed that the people from the factory would eat in the backyard, and the people from the yard would eat in the middle yard, because there were several children, who ate quickly and ran back and forth after eating, which could easily affect the people drinking.

Yang Weihua, Li Huaide and others were drinking tea in Zhang Dabao's living room, talking about all sorts of things, while Zhang Dabao was busy inside.

"Da Biao, where is your partner? Why can't I see him?" Yang Weihua walked out of the house and asked Zhang Da Biao.

"Uncle Yang, it's in the central courtyard. We are going to see Xinsheng off tonight. There is another table over there. She is busy there. Her cooking is delicious. We are from the same courtyard. She is He Yuzhu's sister, He Yushui," Zhang Dabao explained.

"Call her over so I can meet her. I've been to your hospital so many times but haven't seen her yet." Yang Weihua said pretending to be angry.

"Okay, I'll call her over." Zhang Dabao arrived at the central courtyard and called He Yushui.

"Uncle Yang, this is rainwater," Zhang Dabao introduced.

"Uncle Yang," He Yushui greeted.

"It's really beautiful, Yu Shui. I treat Da Biao as my own nephew, and we will have to visit each other often in the future. This is given to you by me since it's the first time we meet." Yang Weihua took out a small box and gave it to He Yu Shui.

He Yushui looked at Zhang Dabao, and Zhang Dabao indicated that she could accept it.

The three of them talked for a few more words, and then they heard Jia Dongxu shout, "The food is served," and then the dinner began.

The theme of tonight's banquet is to see Huang Xinsheng off, so the main person to toast is also Huang Xinsheng. The factory leaders also brought souvenirs to Huang Xinsheng, so Huang Xinsheng has to drink less.

The theme of the Central Courtyard was also to see Huang Xinsheng off, so after drinking to a certain level, Huang Xinsheng was called to the Central Courtyard again. As a result, he was carried back to the house by several people from the Central Courtyard because he drank too much.

Chapter 307 Digging Sweet Potatoes

Unlike the overall liveliness in the backyard and the middle yard, Liu Haizhong returned home after get off work and sat on a chair. He did not respond when the second aunt called him and sat there until evening. Even the lights in his house were not turned on that evening. Liu Haizhong sat on the chair without saying a word, his eyes staring into the darkness, as if there was something hidden in it and he wanted to find it out.

His life in the factory was getting harder and harder. He was scolded by the director every day, and the three temporary workers under him no longer listened to his instructions. The aid application he wrote was also rejected by the factory. The reason was that he had low ideological awareness and it was very dangerous to send such a person to the third front, which would easily bring losses to the country.

I want to leave but can't, and I get scolded every day in the factory. When will this life end? It's all Yang Weimin's fault. He obviously has no ability, so why does he pretend to be a big shot? You keep saying that you are Yang Weihua's younger brother, but you think he is his elder brother. Does Director Yang think you are his younger brother? You have no self-awareness at all. It's all Brother Weimin's fault. Liu Haizhong let out a long sigh.

Yang Weihua is ungrateful, Li Huaide is a treacherous villain, Wang Cheng is brainless, Liu Le is a fence-sitter, and Xu Sinian is a bootlicker. Liu Hai listened to the factory leaders and evaluated them. How could a factory led by this group of people have no future? I still have to leave, Liu Hai thought. But how? I have to think of a way.

Liu Haizhong was thinking of a solution in the dark when he heard Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu yelling in the middle courtyard, saying something loudly and laughing from time to time. "Two beasts," Liu Haizhong slammed the table heavily. The second aunt sitting on the side was so scared that she sat on the ground, then quickly stood up and went to Liu Guangqi's room.

The second aunt was particularly scared at night because Liu Haizhong was becoming more and more lonely and weird. She was afraid of being beaten, so when Liu Haizhong was not at home, she found Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu and eased the relationship with her two sons. She had to leave a way out for herself.

The wind started to blow, bringing the coolness of autumn. After seeing Yang Weihua and the others off, Zhang Dabao had another drink with everyone in the central courtyard. Then the party ended. Qin Huairu, Zhang Lianhua, Qin Jingru and others cleaned the table, while Liu Guangfu, Jia Geng, Yan Jiedi and others washed the dishes. He Yushui followed Zhang Dabao into the house.

"Brother Dabiao, Director Yang just gave me a gold bracelet. It's too expensive..." He Yushui said.

"Accept it. I helped him. He really wants to get along with us." Zhang Dabao hugged He Yushui in his arms and patted her back gently. She's still too thin, Zhang Dabao thought to himself.

"Uncle, are you coaxing aunt to sleep?" Jingshu came in at this time and saw Zhang Dabao holding Yu Shui and patting her back, which was exactly the same as her mother coaxing her to sleep.

"Yes, if He Yushui doesn't sleep well, I'm going to spank her," said Zhang Dabao, letting go of He Yushui and gently patting her butt.

"I always sleep well and my mother never spanks me," said He Jingshu, quickly covering her butt with her hands.

"Then I can't hit you. What are you doing here?" Zhang Dabao asked Jingshu.

"Mom told you not to forget to visit Uncle Xinsheng," Jingshu said.

"I understand. I'll go see him right now. He's drunk," said Zhang Dabao, touching his niece's head.

"I asked my mother to beat Uncle Xinsheng. My father drank too much today, and my mother slapped him several times," said He Jingshu.

"No need, your father was beaten because he was disobedient, your uncle Xinsheng is very obedient, I just need to talk to him." Zhang Dabiao asked He Yushui and Jingshu to go back. He went to Huang Xinsheng's room to check on him, gave him some water, and covered him with a blanket.

When Zhang Dabao saw this blanket, he had memories again. This was the blanket he was given when he was in the army. It was all hairless after washing. He also had one, which he kept in a box. Every time he saw it, he felt very uncomfortable because he didn't want to recall the past.

Whether you like it or not, the sun will rise every day and life will move on.

The next day was Sunday, and Banggeng had made an appointment with the children to dig sweet potatoes, so early in the morning, Banggeng asked Jingshu to wake up Zhang Dabia.

Zhang Dabao looked at his watch. It was just a little after six o'clock. He went to the exit and saw that Liu Guangfu, Yan Jiekuang and others had arrived. Even Guo Xiaobao had come. Xiaodang was still staggering behind a few older children.

"Let's go, it's too early. Let's cut the sweet potato vines first and dry them. They still have to feed the geese in winter." Zhang Dabao asked a few people to cut the sweet potato vines and put them aside.

Then call Jia Dongxu and ask him to make some noodles as the children will be eating later.

Before breakfast, the sweet potato vines and vegetable seedlings were pulled out, and a lot of beans and a few pumpkins were picked.

After dinner, several people started digging sweet potatoes. The older children dug, the younger children picked, Xu Damao and Liu Guangtian cut them, and Qin Jingru and Lou Xiaoe neatly placed them on the ground so that the sliced ​​sweet potatoes could be exposed to the sun. After being dried, they can be preserved for a longer time and can also be ground into flour and steamed into black steamed buns and cornbread.

Especially the steamed bread made of sweet potato flour, which is especially delicious when it is just steamed. It has a delicate, soft, sweet taste and is elastic in the mouth. However, it is not delicious when it is heated. Even if it tastes good, you cannot eat too much because it is difficult to digest and will cause sour water in the stomach, which is very uncomfortable.

He Yuzhu was the chef for lunch today, and Huang Xinsheng went to work early in the morning.

With the help of more than ten people, big and small, the three acres of sweet potatoes were harvested before noon. At noon, He Yuzhu also cooked some small sweet potatoes, which tasted sweeter and the dish was also more sumptuous. A lot of them were left for last night.

After lunch, Zhang Dabao gave each of them about ten sweet potatoes, giving some to both adults and children, which made the children especially happy.

"Da Biao is really a considerate person. Not only did he take care of the meat and vegetables for the two children, he also gave each of them such a sweet potato. That's so nice," said Yan Bugui.

"Brother Da Biao is very nice. He said that when he comes back from his business trip, he would like my third brother and I to help him grow vegetables," Yan Jiedi said proudly.

"He came back to grow vegetables? Can they still grow? The weather is cold now." Yan Bugui didn't believe it.

"Dad, you are a teacher? You don't know anything. Don't you know there is such a thing as a greenhouse? Can vegetables be grown in a greenhouse in winter?" Yan Jiedi said.

"Da Biao can build a greenhouse? How come he knows everything?" Of course Yan Bugui had heard of greenhouses, which were something only the royal family, high-ranking officials, and wealthy people in ancient times could have.

"I've told you before that Brother Dabiao can do everything, but you just don't believe it. I won't tell you anymore. I still have to go mow the lawn with Banggeng and Xiaozheng." Yan Jiedi said and went out.

Chapter 308 Comrades Arrived

Yan Bugui looked up and saw his daughter running out, so he quickly chased her into the yard.

"Jie Di, I still have something to say, this child..." Yan Bugui chased out, but Yan Jie Di had already run far away. When she heard her father calling her, she didn't even turn back.

"You said Jie Di just went out like this, with 25 cents on her, and she didn't put it at home. What if she lost it?" Yan Bugui said to Yang Ruihua when he returned home.

"Why do you give her so much money? Children should not develop the habit of spending money indiscriminately. Look at Jia Geng, he has been spoiled by Zhang Cuihua and often uses her money to buy food at the canteen," Yang Ruihua said to Yan Bugui.

"That's because Zhang Cuihua is rich. At her most, she was rewarded three times a month. Our family is not well off. What do you think when I give money to my child? That was what Jie Di earned from feeding the geese. The banggeng was given to her. She and Niu Xiaozheng each got 25 cents," said Yan Bugui.

"We can't keep the money we earn with her. We have to ask her for it. It will be troublesome if she loses it." Yang Ruihua and Yan Bugui reached an agreement that they would ask Yan Jiedi for the money in the evening and give it to her for safekeeping. They could leave her five cents first.

The meeting place agreed by Huang Xinsheng and his comrades was the gate guard of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, so he would wait at the factory gate every day. At one o'clock in the afternoon, Huang Xinsheng finally waited for his first comrade-in-arms, Cheng Guangchao.

"Brother Cheng," Huang Xinsheng held his comrade's hand tightly.

"Xinsheng" Cheng Guangqi was also very happy.

Huang Xinsheng arranged his comrades to stay in the factory's guesthouse and talked with Cheng Guangqi for a long time. When he returned to the guard post, another comrade, Xiao Youbin, came.

In the evening, another comrade, Gu Zhenghong, came.

Huang Xinsheng invited the three of them to dinner and drinks in the evening, and also stayed in the factory instead of going home.

On Monday morning, Zhang Dabao went to look for Wen Hong first, then came to the factory and handed in Wen Li's information. Xu Sinian immediately gave her a transfer order and told him that he would go to the department to handle the formalities today, and it would definitely be approved today, which would definitely not affect his departure on Wednesday.

Zhang Dabao talked about the release and chatted with Li Huaide for a while. Suddenly, he remembered that he had not picked up the photos he had left at the Red Star Photo Studio. He paid more money and had them expedited, but in the end he forgot to pick them up.