Siheyuan: I am the seventh uncle of Banggen

"Huang Xinsheng in the backyard must have been seriously injured, otherwise he would have been discharged from the hospital long ago." When Yang Ruihua saw Zhang Dabao carrying things, he knew that he was going to the hospital to see his good brother again.

"That should be the case. Isn't he on a business trip with Section Chief Zhang? Did they encounter the enemy?" Niu's sister-in-law guessed.

"Being a soldier is still too dangerous. Bullets have no eyes. Before Zhang Dabao came to our hospital, he almost couldn't come back from the south. He was seriously injured," Yang Ruihua said again.

"I heard that Huang Xinsheng is going to be promoted. I wonder if it's true or false?" Niu's sister-in-law said again.

"It's true. Guo Kang said that Huang Xinsheng made great contributions and was also injured. Zhang Dabao gave the credit to Huang Xinsheng because he had just been promoted and couldn't move up, so he wanted to let his brother be promoted to a higher level. If nothing unexpected happens, Huang Xinsheng will be unable to leave the hospital and will have to do something," said Guo's wife.

"How old is he? He's already a clerk. The next level up will be deputy section chief, right? The previous Zhang Dabao was a clerk." Yang Ruihua was surprised when he heard this.

"We all risked our lives, how can we compare?" said Guo's wife.

"Everyone around Zhang Dabao has made rapid progress. This man survived a great disaster, so he should have good fortune in the future. Everyone around him has benefited from him. Even his brother in his hometown has benefited from him and is delivering goods on the street. I heard that he earns more money there than working at a job," said Niu's sister-in-law.

"Really? Weren't there two young men who came to our yard last time?" said Mrs. Guo.

"The older one is Zhang Dabao's brother, and the younger one is his nephew; it seems that one is Zhang Cuihua's younger brother and the other is his nephew, and the other two are from Zhang Dabao's second uncle's family, Zhang Lianhua's brother and nephew," said the sister-in-law of the Niu family.

"When one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. Zhang Cuihua and Zhang Lianhua will both have good fortunes in the future. Who could have thought of that?" Yang Ruihua said.

Zhang Dabao walked out of the courtyard, met Lou Xiaoe at the street corner, and came to Chunfeng Hutong to continue playing poker.

My good brother Xu Damao wants to become a father soon, so he has to work overtime.

The two played in Chunfeng Hutong until four o'clock in the afternoon. Lou Xiao'e returned to the yard, and Zhang Dabao went to the hospital.

Huang Xinsheng is recovering well and is chatting and laughing with his colleagues.

"Brother, you're here. The factory sent someone here. I've taken over Brother Niu's position. Now I'm the security officer," Huang Xinsheng said happily.

"This is great news. Xinsheng is waiting for you to be discharged from the hospital. Let's congratulate you." Zhang Dabao was sincerely happy about his brother's promotion.

"Brother, why don't I be discharged from the hospital? It's too boring staying in the hospital every day," said Huang Xinsheng.

"This matter is not decided by me, but by the factory. You have to follow the factory's arrangements. Qu Qiangsheng and You Chunsheng will be back soon. When the department and the factory have definite news, you can be discharged from the hospital," Zhang Dabao said to Huang Xinsheng with a smile.

"Section Chief Xing said the same thing just now. I heard him say that Sister Cuihua stole someone's clothes at the factory?" Huang Xinsheng asked with a smile.

"Whatever my elder sister does is normal. Don't be surprised. She will surprise you even more in the future," said Zhang Dabao.

Huang Xinsheng burst out laughing.

After talking for a few words in the hospital, Zhang Dabiao returned to Yard 95. At the gate of the yard, he saw everyone discussing Zhang Cuihua's heroic performance today. When they saw Zhang Dabiao, they smiled awkwardly and continued the discussion after Zhang Dabiao walked away.

In the backyard, Jia Dongxu was sitting on a stool at the door. When he saw Zhang Dabiao coming, he hurried over to greet him, "Seventh Uncle, you have to talk about my mother. Look at what she did."

"What are you saying to her? Don't let her watch the melon? She is doing this for work," said Zhang Dabao.

"If I can't do my job, do I have to kill people? How can I live my life?" Jia Dongxu seemed to be laughed at.

"Your mother didn't take off his clothes. She just knocked him down and pinned him down. There were four old women controlling his hands and feet. There was only one person who took off his clothes, and it wasn't your mother. I heard from Uncle Xing and the others," said Zhang Dabao.

"Then why did they say that my mother took it off for someone else?" Jia Dongxu didn't understand.

"That's because they are jealous of your strong work ability. Your mother will be rewarded soon and may even become an official. Today, your uncle Xinsheng was promoted to security officer," said Zhang Dabao.

"Really? Uncle Xinsheng is also doing something? Can my mom really get a promotion?" Jia Dongxu suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

"Of course, the factory leaders value them very much now, and among these people, your mother is the most capable one. Dongxu, you have to work hard. When your mother becomes a cadre, your words will have even less weight," said Zhang Dabia.

"But how can I become a cadre? How about I go on a business trip with you?" Jia Dongxu thought of a solution.

"You are not a worker in the steel mill now, so why are you traveling with me on a business trip? Your uncle Xinsheng got hit in the promotion, do you want to be hit too? Please send the letter first, and when there is a chance I will ask your Director Shi to see if there is any way." Zhang Dabao comforted Jia Dongxu.

"Seventh Uncle, Uncle Xinsheng got a promotion, let's celebrate," Jia Dongxu suggested.

"Dongxu, if you want to celebrate for someone, at least the person involved should be present at the scene. Should we celebrate in the hospital? You need to use your brain often, otherwise it will easily rust." Zhang Dabao was speechless. He really didn't know what was in Jia Dongxu's head?

Zhang Cuihua came back very late today because Meng Wutong invited them to a restaurant for dinner to thank them. He also invited Zhang Lianhua, Banggeng and Jingshu, who came home from get off work together.

Banggeng learned about his grandmother's amazing performance in the steel mill and was very proud. He walked with his head held high and chest puffed out, as if he was a hero.

"Seventh Uncle, if anyone messes with me again, I will tear his clothes off and make him embarrassed," Bang Geng said to Zhang Dabao.

"Banggeng, you're likely to get beaten for doing this, did you know that?" He Yuzhu said to Banggeng. Of course he knew about Zhang Cuihua's feat, because as soon as he heard someone shouting, he ran to the scene to watch the fun.

"Why isn't my grandma afraid of being beaten?" Banggeng asked He Yuzhu.

"Because your grandmother is great, are you great?" He Yuzhu asked him.

"I'm not as capable as grandma. I know that's because my last name is Jia. People with the last name Jia are not capable, including my father. Grandma, how about I change my last name to Zhang?" Banggeng turned his head to Zhang Cuihua.

"It is not necessary to have the surname Zhang. Although your father is not that great, your grandfather is still quite capable. You should study hard and get a perfect score in the exam. This is better than being given the surname to look at melons." Zhang Cuihua took this opportunity to educate her grandson.

Jia Dongxu on the side was speechless. Who did I offend? Why did you use me as an example? Jia Dongxu felt that he was hurt again.

Chapter 173: Recognition Again

Qu Qiangsheng, You Chunsheng and Niu Kewu came back from the grassland, and the factory office sent someone to notify Zhang Dabao to come to the factory for a meeting.

Zhang Dabao arrived at the factory conference room and found that Huang Xinsheng was also there. He should have been brought back from the hospital this morning. The meeting room was very quiet. Zhang Dabao and five others were sitting in the front row.

The standard of the meeting should be very high, because Li Huaide and Wang Cheng had no seats on the rostrum and both sat in the second row. On the rostrum, only Yang Weihua's name was on the very edge of the rolling mill, and Shi Guijun's name was on the other side. There were three other seats, and it seemed that their ranks were higher than Yang Weihua, at least they were department-level cadres.

Just when Zhang Dabao was daydreaming, the door of the conference room opened. Yang Weihua accompanied the leaders to the meeting place, and Deputy Minister Shi Kejun attended the meeting.

"Comrades, we are holding a short meeting today to commend the heroes who have made outstanding contributions in the process of eradicating the infiltration forces of Mao Zedong..." Yang Weihua was the host of today's meeting, and he began to speak.

"Today's meeting has three agendas. The first agenda is to ask the military representative, Deputy Director Ma Daohao, to read out the commendation decision..." After Yang Weihua finished speaking, the soldiers around him stood up and saluted, and then the commendation decision was read out. Zhang Dabao was awarded the first-class merit, and Niu Kewu, Huang Xinsheng, Qu Qiangsheng, and You Chunsheng were awarded the second-class merit.

"For the second item on the agenda, please invite Director Mao Fengxian of the Metallurgical Bureau to read out the commendation decision of the Ministry of Machinery Industry," Yang Weihua spoke again.

Another comrade next to the Deputy Minister read out the ministry's commendations. Zhang Dabao and Niu Kewu were selected as the top ten workers of the Ministry of Machinery Industry in 1960. Huang Xinsheng, You Chunsheng and Qu Qiangsheng were named outstanding employees of the Ministry of Machinery Industry in 1960 and received material rewards.

"For the third item on the agenda, Deputy Minister Shi Kejun will give us instructions. Everyone welcome..."

Deputy Minister Shi Kejun highly praised the spirit of the workers represented by Zhang Dabao and others who were not afraid of difficulties, not afraid of sacrifice, faced challenges head-on, and finally completed the task. He asked everyone to learn from the advanced and at the same time encouraged advanced employees to not forget their advanced nature and continue to play an exemplary leading role in their respective positions.

At the end of the meeting, five leaders on the rostrum presented certificates and awards to Zhang Dabao and others, and handed out receipts and cash for material rewards to everyone. Finally, the leaders took photos with the heroes.

The meeting was very successful. After the meeting, the leaders held a discussion with the heroes. At noon, everyone went to the canteen to eat together. The leaders' behavior moved everyone.

After lunch, the leaders left. Yang Weihua and others breathed a sigh of relief and looked at everyone, "Xiao Huang, how is your injury recovering?"

"Director, I want to go home to recuperate. There is no need for me to stay in the hospital. My wounds are healing well now, and I don't need injections or medicines in the hospital. It would be a waste of hospitalization fees," said Huang Xinsheng.

"Go home to recuperate? Are you physically able to do it? Don't worry about the expenses, the factory will settle the bill," Yang Weihua said with concern.

"Director, it's not about the cost. I really don't need to live here anymore. I'm fine now, so it's the same if I go home to recuperate." Huang Xinsheng asked again to be discharged from the hospital and go home, and Yang Weihua agreed.

"Do you have any other requests?" The factory director asked Zhang Dabiao and his colleagues, and they all shook their heads. To make requests at this time would be like asking for death.

"Everyone go home and rest for a few days and come back to work next week. Xiao Niu, you will be in the same department with Da Biao from now on, and there is not much to do in the department right now. You are seriously injured this time, so go home and heal yourself before coming back to work," Yang Weihua said to Niu Kewu with concern.

"Okay, Factory Director," Niu Kewu quickly expressed his gratitude.

Zhang Dabao sent Niu Kewu back home and took Huang Xinsheng back to Yard 95.

"Secretary Huang, are you healed?" As soon as Huang Xinsheng entered the yard, the three aunts and others surrounded him.

"Much better, but still a little painful. I need to stay at home for a while. Thank you all for your concern." Huang Xinsheng expressed his gratitude repeatedly and returned to the backyard. Jia Dongxu had also just returned not long ago. When he saw Huang Xinsheng, he immediately ran over.

"Uncle Xinsheng, are you healed?" Jia Dongxu asked with concern.

"It's almost done," said Huang Xinsheng.

"Are you doing something now?" Jia Dongxu's second sentence.

"Yes, security officer." Huang Xinsheng was also very happy. He had not been working for long, but he had made the leap from a worker to a cadre.

"Shall we celebrate for you tonight?" This was Jia Dongxu's third sentence.

"You bastard only cares about eating!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Dabao kicked Jia Dongxu and knocked him down.

"How are you celebrating? What gift have you prepared for Xinsheng? Why didn't you go and see him after he's been in the hospital for such a long time?" Zhang Dabao kicked Jia Dongxu again.

"Seventh Uncle, I have prepared gifts. They are in my room." Jia Dongxu got up from the ground and took out a basket of eggs. There were at least twenty or thirty eggs in the house. If they were five cents each, it would be more than one dollar.

"Dongxu, you've made great progress this time. You really know how to prepare gifts. Where did you get the money?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"My mother gave it to me. She was really rewarded by the factory. She was rewarded with 20 yuan. She gave two yuan to me, 20 cents to Banggeng, two yuan to Huairu, and one yuan to Banggeng's aunt," said Jia Dongxu.

"Why did your mother receive the reward?" Zhang Dabao asked curiously.

"I didn't dare to ask. If I asked, my mother would ask me again why I haven't received any rewards in the factory for so many years. How would I answer? I would definitely get beaten again. I wouldn't ask." It seems that Jia Dongxu has initially mastered the method of avoiding being beaten at home.

"That makes sense. I'm also curious. Why have you never been rewarded in the seven or eight years you've been working in the factory? Xinsheng and I were also rewarded today. Take a look at the certificates, awards, money, tickets, etc.," Zhang Dabao asked Jia Dongxu.

"Whether to give a reward or not is not up to me, it's up to the factory leaders. They haven't discovered my strengths," said Jia Dongxu.

"What are your advantages? Thick skin and low technical level?" Zhang Dabao laughed directly.

"Brother, don't talk about Dongxu. He is a postman now, not a factory worker. He also bought me eggs today. How about we celebrate tonight?" Huang Xinsheng said.

"Okay, I'll go buy some meat. Dongxu, see if there are any other vegetables in the room. Wash the dried fish and steam it later. Take some smoked meat and wash it well. Fry it with chili later. Wash the vegetables. Xinsheng is injured, buy a hen to give him some nourishment." Zhang Dabao instructed Jia Dongxu and went out.

When he came out of the courtyard gate, Zhang Dabao saw four or five young men about sixteen or seventeen years old, pointing and drawing at the courtyard, and occasionally heard the three words "Zhang Cuihua".

It seems that they have no good intentions towards Zhang Cuihua.

Chapter 174 Someone attacks Zhang Cuihua

What did these people want to do to Zhang Cuihua? Zhang Dabao sent the crows at the gate over, and he rode his motorcycle to the market to shop around, buying a few large winter melons, some cabbages, and some lettuces. The meat market had not appeared for a long time. When he got on the car, he took out two hens and four or five pounds of meat from the space and returned to the yard.

Chop the chicken, soak it in cold water, peel the winter melon, cut it into small pieces, and let Jia Dongxu do the rest. Zhang Dabiao sat on the stool at the door and connected with the crow with his consciousness.

A few young men are now in a small yard, sitting on mats and chatting.

"Sun Bo, Liu Qiang, do you two know Zhang Cuihua?" a young man asked.

"Who doesn't know Zhang Cuihua? She is as fat as a winter melon. There are two fat guys in Hongxing Street, both of them are in Yard 95. The man is Liu Haizhong and the woman is Zhang Cuihua," the two guys said with a smile.

"It's good that we know each other. Let's do it tomorrow afternoon. We can just have a casual fight so that my brother won't treat everyone to a meal in vain," the young man said again.

"We can't let Brother Jun's invitation be in vain. Fashui, don't worry, we will be waiting for Zhang Cuihua at the entrance of this alley. We will hit her with two sticks when we see her and then run away. She is with her sister and two children every day. We have already investigated everything," said Sun Bo and Liu Qiang.

"What about Meng Wutong?" Yu Fashui asked again.

"After get off work, Meng Wutong goes to the vegetable market every day. Xiao Dong and Xiao Su have ambushed him in advance. Meng Wutong is good-looking, so it would be a pity to beat him up," said Sun Bo.