Siheyuan: I am the seventh uncle of Banggen

Yu Sinian came to the office to take a rest and called the two deputy factory directors over.

"Lao Wang, Lao Zheng, I thought about it one afternoon and came up with a candidate for aid construction, that is Tong Zhi from the technical department. Let's not talk about Tong Zhi's work skills for now. He has corrupt morals and cheated in his marriage, which makes a very bad impression among employees. I want him to go to Sichuan Province to reflect on himself. This is also to protect him and for the reputation of our unit. If you have any suggestions, let's discuss it together." Yu Sinian took the lead in putting forward his own point of view.

"I agree with the factory director's point of view. I have also heard about Tong Zhi's situation. He is married but still spends every day with a young girl. His behavior is quite uncivilized and has a very bad influence on the employees. He must reflect on this for another two years. His technical skills are okay and can help the sister unit solve the problem. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone," said Deputy Factory Director Zheng.

"I agree with your point of view. We must clear out the bad apples in time to maintain the advanced nature and purity of our team," Deputy Director Wang also responded to the two people's words.

"Okay, we have the same opinion. We will hold a factory director's meeting in ten minutes to reach a resolution. I will talk to Tong Zhi in person after the meeting." Yu Sinian also handled special matters in a special way and would do what he promised to others.

The director's office meeting of the mining machinery factory began. At the meeting, the aid personnel to Sichuan were screened. Everyone unanimously agreed to send Tong Zhi to Sichuan Province. A meeting minutes were drawn up and signed by all participants. The factory office issued an official document.

Yu Sinian asked someone to find Tong Zhi.

Tong Zhi is about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, of medium build, and looks quite energetic.

"Director, are you looking for me?" Tong Zhi came to the director's office.

"Tong Zhi, there is an important task now, and the organization has arranged for you to complete it." Yu Sinian paused here.

"Important mission? Can I do it?" Tong Zhi asked Yu Sinian with a smile.

"You're backing down before you even start? Tong Zhi, there's something wrong with your ideological awareness," Yu Sinian said seriously.

"No, Director, I'm afraid that it won't be completed well and will bring shame to the factory," Tong Zhi quickly explained.

"This is the resolution reached at the factory director's office meeting. All participants in the meeting believe that you are the best candidate for the aid construction. The aid construction location this time is Sichuan Province. You go back and prepare, and we will set off in two days." Yu Sinian did not leave any room for bargaining.

"Director, I am determined to complete the organization's arrangements, but I want to know how long the construction project will take?" Tong Zhi asked.

"We can't set a time for now. It will be almost done once they have stable production. After all, it's a mining unit. If there's a problem with the equipment, that won't do. It's also their request that our unit send technical personnel," said Yu Sinian.

"Director, can you find someone to replace me while I'm away for a year or two? My home is here, I can't always stay away from home," Tong Zhi asked carefully.

"Aren't you divorced? The child is with your ex-wife, so what home do you still have?" Yu Sinian asked back.

"I am divorced, but my mother is still here and I can't not take care of her," Tong Zhi made another request.

"Your mother? She needs someone to take care of her. Don't you have an older sister and two younger brothers? Don't they care about you? It's okay. I will send a letter to their unit in the name of the unit and deduct their pension from their salary. Whoever doesn't take care of her will be directly handed over to the public security department. If they don't provide for her in her old age, is they still a human being? I hate these unfilial sons the most," Yu Sinian said loudly.

"Director, I have a daughter." Tong Zhi now felt that something was wrong.

"Your daughter, okay, I will deduct ten yuan from your salary every month for your daughter, and five yuan every month for your mother. I think you will feel relieved now," Yu Sinian offered the solution.

"No, Director..." Tong Zhi wanted to explain further.

"Tong Zhi, the country has trained you for so many years, and the organization arranged for you to do something, but you kept making excuses. Do you still have the spirit of revolutionary dedication? You can choose not to go, and you can ignore the organization. Now you can write a resignation report, and I will approve it immediately. You don't have to write it. I will organize a factory director's office meeting, explain your situation to the higher authorities, and ask you to find another job." Yu Sinian's face changed, and he pointed at Tong Zhi and started scolding him.

"Director, I was wrong. I will go back and pack my things now." Tong Zhi was speechless. These hats were bigger than each other. How could a small technician like me possibly hold them?

Tong Zhi was extremely frustrated when he returned to the technical department. His female apprentice Xiao Feng came over and asked, "Master, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

"The organization sent me to Sichuan Province to provide aid and reconstruction. How can I be happy?" Tong Zhi hoped to get the other party's comfort.

"Going to Sichuan Province? How long?" Xiao Feng asked.

"I don't know. Let's wait until the production there is stable. It may take two or three years." Tong Zhi spread out his hands pretending to be nonchalant.

"Take care, Master." Xiao Feng actually left without looking back, nor did he comfort Tong Zhi.

Tong Zhi felt as if his heart had fallen from the sky and shattered into pieces.

After returning home, Tong Zhi talked to his mother and then slept in his room for a day. He had no choice but to pack up his things, go see his daughter Yanni, and embark on a journey to Sichuan Province.

When Wen Li received the news, it was already evening. She was now helping out in the cafeteria. Several teachers were having dinner there, and she had to wait until the teachers had finished their meal and cleaned up before she could return.

"What, he went to Sichuan Province? That's great. I felt so uncomfortable with him here." Wen Li almost jumped up with joy.

"Is he so capable? Are all the people in his family big leaders?" Mother asked Wenli carefully.

"It must be a big leader. Why are you asking about this? He has good wine. Find some time to get two bottles for my dad. It's such a good thing, we must have a drink together," Wen Li said.

"Let's talk about it after you adjust your job. Why don't you want to get married?" Mother started talking about Wenli again.

"I mean I don't want to do it now and need to wait. I'm not in a hurry. What are you waiting for? Mom, there is such a happy thing. Hurry up and make some meat," Wen Li said.

"I was planning to eat this meat until the New Year, but you, on the other hand, eat it every other day. Who eats like this nowadays?" Although the mother said that, she still cooked some meat dishes for Wenli.

Chapter 119: Pill Recipe

Two nights later, Zhang Dabiao came to Ji Denian's house carrying about ten pounds of smoked meat. "Uncle Ji, Uncle Yu, is this Uncle Lei?"

"Dabao, I'm grateful for your kindness. I'm Lei Huanian." Lei Huanian held Zhang Dabao's hand tightly.

"Uncle Lei, are you feeling better?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"Much better, Dabiao. If I couldn't control it, I would be finished. I have seen many patients with the same condition. In the end, they couldn't bear the pain and committed suicide. I have seen several of them commit suicide," said Lei Huanian.

Zhang Dabao knew that what he said was true. If hepatitis was not controlled, it might turn into cirrhosis and finally liver cancer, and the result would be death in pain.

"Da Biao, my second brother told you at that time that he has hidden good things, and I have them too. You can take a look at them later. Go to his house first, and take whatever you like. Then go to my house and take whatever you like. I will never regret it." Lei Huanian's voice was crisp, and he must be a man of temperament.

"I was pretty heavy-handed," Zhang Dabao said to the two men with a smile.

"I'm not afraid that it's heavy, I'm afraid that you won't take it." Lei Huanian also laughed.

"No mercy" everyone laughed after Zhang Dabao said this.

"Da Biao, that guy went to Sichuan Province, and the factory sent him to the train," said Yu Sinian.

"Uncle Yu, thank you so much. I'll get a sheep when I go to the countryside next time. I must thank the eighth-level chef in our hospital. He is an expert at stewing lamb." Zhang Dabao stood up and clasped his fists.

"Da Biao, don't stew the mutton. The weather is warm now, it's better to roast it," said Lei Huanian.

"Uncle Lei, you have to watch us while we eat meat. It's not suitable for you to eat greasy food, right?" Zhang Dabiao asked.

"It's not appropriate, but you guys can just eat it while I watch it," Lei Huanian smiled bitterly.

"Da Biao, your second brother-in-law's sister is going to work after graduation. I told her at that time that if there is no suitable job, she can come to our post office. She graduated from high school, so it will be easier to recruit her," Lin Hua brought over a plate of fruit and said to Zhang Da Biao.

"I'll ask her later, she will definitely be happy to agree. Yu Shui's grades are not good and he has no hope of getting into university, so it's good for him to start working early. Aunt Lin, can we transfer another teacher to you?" Zhang Dabao thought of Wen Li who wanted to change jobs.

"There will be no problem with the transfer. Just bring her to my office when the time comes." Lin Hua agreed without even asking about the situation. It seems that as the head of the personnel department, she has considerable power.

Zhang Dabao drank a lot tonight. After dinner, he visited Jidenian's collection and took five Angong Niuhuang Pills from Tongrentang. He thought that he would buy some when he had time, because the Angong Niuhuang Pills now contain real bezoar.

After leaving Jidenian’s house, Zhang Dabao and Lei Huanian went to his house.

Lei Huanian lives on the main street of East 14th Street. He has a two-story courtyard and a family of seven or eight. Fortunately, Zhang Dabao still had some smoked meat in his car, otherwise it would have been a bit inappropriate to visit someone for the first time empty-handed.

After exchanging a few words with Lei Huanian's family, Zhang Dabao followed Lei Huanian to his collection room.

There were a lot of things, very miscellaneous, including collectibles, calligraphy and paintings, ancient books, lacquerware, and bronzeware, filling up the entire room. Zhang Dabao was interested in ancient books, so he focused on reading them.

Lei Huanian did not disturb him, but found a place to sit down.

After about an hour, Zhang Dabao selected two books and said, "Uncle Lei, these are the ones."

"Choose another place," said Lei Huanian.

"That's enough. I think it's enough. Uncle Lei's two books are very useful to me. Goodbye. I'll let you know after I get the sheep." Seeing that Lei Huanian had no objection to him taking the book, Zhang Dabao picked up the book, looked at the watch, it was almost ten o'clock, so he got up and said goodbye.

Zhang Dabao was very happy after coming out of Lei Huanian's house. These two books contained recipes for elixirs, which were useless to ordinary people, but for him, a cultivator of the fourth level of Qi Refining and the owner of an elixir furnace, it was like a timely help.

Zhang Dabiao looked at the time and it was past ten o'clock, so he did not go back to Courtyard 95, because Yan Bugui closed the shop at ten o'clock and did not wake him up so late. He still had to study, so he went directly to the small courtyard in Masi Hutong.

He read until dawn. The first book was a recipe for a life-extending elixir, called the Life-Extending Pill. The solution was to use the elixir to stimulate the last bit of life force in a person who was about to die. Most of the medicines used were heard of. But it was a useless recipe and would be difficult to test, Zhang Dabao thought.

The second book is about elixirs that increase spiritual energy, which are specially designed for practitioners. However, ten kinds of medicinal materials are needed, eight of which I have never even heard of. It seems that refining them will be even more difficult.

Let’s try the first one. In the afternoon, Zhang Dabao came to Tong Ren Tang, which has the most complete range of medicines, especially Angong Niuhuang Pills. Zhang Dabao wanted to buy more at one time.

Zhang Dabao divided the medicines needed for the prescription into five parts, bought two parts from Tongrentang, and bought the common medicines from other pharmacies, so that others could not judge what he wanted to do.

After buying the medicine, I learned that there was no limit on the purchase of Angong Niuhuang Pills, so I bought 100 pills directly, because there were only 100 pills left in the store today. Now it costs 5 yuan per pill, and most people won't buy it. In the future, it can be sold for 30 pills. The key is that it can save lives. In fact, Ji De Nian is right. People like me who have died once cherish life especially.

After buying the medicine, I went to the car and prepared to go to the next pharmacy to continue buying medicine.

"Zhang Dabao," a young woman called him. Zhang Dabao turned around and saw that it was Bai Lu, the woman he helped catch the robber. He didn't expect to meet her here.

"Bai Lu, are you here to buy medicine as well?" Zhang Dabao asked. Actually, what else can people do here besides seeing a doctor and buying medicine?

"My mother is not feeling well. Let's get a doctor to check her out. What's wrong with you?" Bai Lu asked.

"I'm fine. I heard that Angong Niuhuang Pills are good, so I bought a few pills to be prepared. Are you not going to work today?" Zhang Dabao started chatting with Bai Lu.

Zhang Dabao is a young man with great spirit who has been influenced by the Internet. Although his views are very ordinary in 2023, they were quite unique in 1960. His perspective and depth in looking at issues were also very extraordinary.

"Da Biao, our Cultural Palace is now planning to create a revolutionary song. Can you help?" Bai Lu thought of a recent work problem.

"What aspect are you praising?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"Bai Lu, who are you talking to? Didn't I tell you not to talk to these messy people?" A middle-aged woman came out of the pharmacy and called Bai Lu, but what she said made Zhang Dabiao angry. What is a messy person? Didn't she talk about me?

Chapter 120: Angry at the Pu Xin Girl

Zhang Dabao is a person who cannot tolerate humiliation now, so he certainly won't be polite when faced with such a situation.

"Auntie, if you want to see an ophthalmologist, you should go to Union Hospital. The doctors there are professional," Zhang Dabao retorted to her.

"My eyes are fine. Who are you calling auntie?" the middle-aged woman said angrily.

"I'm calling you. There are two of us. Can't you see this? You still refuse to admit that your eyes are sick. I know a doctor named Shi who specializes in this kind of disease. I'll introduce him to you later. He also uses feces to treat the disease, and it can also cure bad breath." Zhang Dabao will not tolerate such people.

"How can you talk like that? Look at how poor you are. I tell you that my Bai Lu is going to marry into a *** family. Don't come closer. Don't I know what you are thinking? You want to marry into a rich family? I tell you it's impossible." The middle-aged woman became even angrier.

"This lady originally thought that you only had an eye problem, but it turns out that you have an even bigger problem in your brain. Are you crazy? Who got close to your daughter? To be honest, I met your daughter twice in total. The first time, I helped a little and helped her find something. You didn't even say a word of thanks, but started to talk nonsense directly. Your words are really offensive," Zhang Dabao retorted.

"You..." The woman didn't expect Zhang Dabao to speak like this. She pointed at Zhang Dabao and was so angry that she couldn't speak.

"I'm pointing at you, bitch? If you weren't a woman, I would have beaten you to death long ago. You have the face of a petty bourgeois, looking down on this and that. Your family is high-class, but how high? Are you a princess? I tell you that you would have died long ago." Zhang Dabao didn't hesitate and started to attack directly.

The woman was so angry that she couldn't speak, but her eyes were glaring at Zhang Dabao.

"You're marrying into a *** family with a mother like you. What *** family would be crazy to marry you? Your daughter is old, do you want an arranged marriage? This is a new society. The one you wanted died long ago. How noble can your status be? What you said not only insults me, but also your daughter. You're really a ***." Zhang Dabao cursed happily.

"Bai Lu, go home and tell your father a message. The sooner the better. It's a pity to have a wife like this. A good woman brings prosperity to three generations, while a shrewish woman ruins a family. A virtuous wife brings less trouble to her husband, and a filial son brings peace to his father. Goodbye." Zhang Dabao said and opened the car door.

When he got in the car, he saw Bai Lu's mother still looking at him. He couldn't help but spit, then drove away in a cool manner.

Bai Lu was left with a confused look on her face and her mother who was so angry that she couldn't even stand up straight.