Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 199 Silly Pillar, All Ready

During this period, Li Feng was quite exhausted, with endless things to do almost every day. There were also many things to do at home, such as housework, but since Li Feng lived alone, he just got by.

Actually, in the courtyard, only Li Feng cleans his own house. As for the other neighbors, such as Sha Zhu's house, his sister cleans it. As for Xu Damao's house, his wife Lou Xiao'e cleans it. As for the sons of the second and third uncles, they don't need to clean their houses much, since their parents are still alive.

However, in general, the young man in the courtyard, Li Feng, needs to take possession of the house.

When Li Feng thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh.

夜晚
Around 11 o'clock, Li Feng finally fell asleep after lying in bed for a while.

Li Feng slept well that night. Since he had a day off the next day, he figured he could get up a little later and wouldn't have to get up as early as usual.

The next day
Around 8:30 in the morning, the sunlight was a bit dazzling.

The morning sun shone directly through the glass onto Li Feng's face, and the glare woke him up instantly.

At this moment, Li Feng opened his sleepy eyes and found the sunlight a bit dazzling. He then moved his sleeping position a little to the side. At this moment, Li Feng couldn't help but think.

This half-drawn curtain isn't very convenient. I'll have to fix it myself next time, otherwise I won't be able to sleep well when the sun is out in the morning during my rest days.

When I was working before, it didn't have much of an impact because I got up early. Also, when I was on my day off, it happened to be a cloudy day, and there were occasional instances where the sun shone on my bed. However, the first few times, I covered myself with the blanket while sleeping, so it didn't have a significant impact.

But it will be uncomfortable in the summer.

So I still have to fix the curtains myself.

When Li Feng thought of this, he was no longer sleepy. So he turned over, did a somersault, and got up.

After all, Li Feng is a young man with a fairly good physique. Although he can't match the older generation's spirit of enduring hardship, his health is still quite good.

So Li Feng quickly got dressed and got up.

Winter has passed and the Spring Equinox has arrived, but it's only been a short time since then, so the weather is still a bit cold.

Moreover, it's a completely different experience inside than outside. The temperature inside is only slightly higher than outside, and the wind outside is quite strong. Although it's a courtyard house, there is still a breeze.

While Li Feng was brushing his teeth outside with his toiletries, He Yushui was washing his brother's clothes by the sink. When she saw Li Feng coming out of the house, she smiled and greeted him.

"Brother Feng".

"Just got up?"

Upon hearing He Yushui's voice, Li Feng looked up and nodded in response.

"yes.".

"What's wrong?".

As Li Feng finished speaking, he prepared to brush his teeth.

Just as Li Feng was about to brush his teeth, He Yushui casually tossed the clothes she had just washed into a clean basin. Then she walked over, squatted down next to Li Feng, and asked him with a smile.

“Brother Feng, yesterday I heard from my brother that you’ve been promoted to a cadre position.”

"Is it really true?"

After hearing He Yushui's words, Li Feng was speechless. Although he knew all this when Sha Zhu gave him the photo last night, he still felt helpless. So Li Feng couldn't help but sigh to He Yushui.

"Do you think it's true?"

He Yushui was stunned for a moment, then she asked Li Feng with some doubt.

"Isn't it true?"

"Now the whole hospital knows that you've become a cadre, Brother Feng."

At this moment, Li Feng waved his hand helplessly.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Can I become a cadre?"

"Unless I get into university, then maybe."

"You're a high school student. You need to understand one thing: if you want to be a student leader, you either need to get into university or you need connections."

"Do you think I have any connection?"

He Yushui thought for a moment, then shook her head at Li Feng and said.

"I don't think so."

Li Feng then nodded to He Yushui.

"Since you already know, it doesn't matter to me. How could I possibly become a cadre?"

"Besides, I haven't even been admitted to university yet. Even if I were admitted, I would still have to stay in school for at least a few more years if I wanted to become a student leader."

"If I were a cadre, why would I keep trying to go to university?"

"And the time for college entrance exams is coming up soon. I'm determined to get into college, and then I won't be a ceramics apprentice anymore."

When He Yushui heard Li Feng's words, she couldn't help but widen her eyes and asked Li Feng in disbelief.

"So you're still a ceramics apprentice?"

Li Feng nodded to He Yushui.

"Otherwise what?"

"Actually, I was just an ordinary worker in the ceramics factory."

"Your brother and the people in the compound have all misunderstood."

"I never told them I was a cadre."

"These are all things they think they know."

The reason Li Feng told He Yushui all this was because He Yushui was considered somewhat educated in the courtyard, and Li Feng felt that what he said to her could explain things to some extent.

After listening to what Li Feng said, He Yushui couldn't help but ask him about the photos.

So Li Feng told He Yushui about writing songs. When He Yushui heard Li Feng's explanation, she was very surprised because she did not expect that Li Feng could write songs and even receive praise from the big boss.

At this moment, He Yushui asked Li Feng with some curiosity.

"So what song did you write? Let me see it."

Li Feng shook his head and said.

"I can't say that now, you're making me make a mistake!"

"If this gets leaked, I'll be in deep trouble. What if I get arrested by the security department?"

Li Feng's statement was pure fabrication.

However, Li Feng thought it wouldn't be good if the song got out from his place, and since May Day was coming soon, he figured everyone would be able to hear it then anyway, so he didn't tell He Yushui what song he had written.

Anyway, Li Feng just told He Yushui that she would know on May 1st.

However, He Yushui was a little confused by what Li Feng said, so she couldn't help but ask Li Feng a question.

"How is it related to May Day?"

Li Feng said to He Yushui with a hint of helplessness.

"For May Day, the songs will definitely be related to Labor Day."

"Otherwise, why would I say it's May Day?"

After hearing what Li Feng said, He Yushui suddenly understood, so she nodded to Li Feng.

"Then I understand."

Then He Yushui couldn't help but say to Li Feng.

"By the way, Brother Feng, if you're up so early, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"My brother made steamed buns, do you want some?"

Li Feng glanced towards Sha Zhu's house, then asked He Yushui with some curiosity.

"Your brother isn't home?"

He Yushui looked at his home behind him, then nodded to Li Feng in response.

"Um!".

"Yes..." "In the morning, my brother spent the whole morning getting ready, and after putting on his new clothes, he went out. I asked him where he was going, but he wouldn't tell me."

"This is infuriating!"

When He Yushui got to this point, she couldn't help but show an annoyed expression.

Li Feng then remembered what Sha Zhu had told him a few days ago: Wen Hui's parents and her blind date were coming to Beijing. It seemed that Sha Zhu was going to go and meet them.

I wonder if Sha Zhu will succeed this time.

After all, Sha Zhu didn't succeed last time. Although the woman was partly to blame last time, Li Feng really couldn't say anything this time.

We can only leave it to fate.

He Yushui noticed that Li Feng seemed to know something, so she couldn't help but ask him out of curiosity.

"Brother Feng, do you know something? Please tell me."

"Did my brother find another girlfriend?"

Only then did Li Feng realize that Sha Zhu had once again failed to tell He Yushui about his relationship. Li Feng didn't know if Sha Zhu had done it on purpose.

However, Li Feng still nodded slightly to He Yushui at this moment.

"I don't know either".

"You must be dating someone, I'm quite busy every day."

"I have to go to work almost every day, so I can only guess that your brother is dating someone."

"If your brother gets a girlfriend, you'll have to help him out."

"You know how stubborn your brother is; it's a bit difficult to find a girl who's a good match for him."

He Yushui nodded after hearing Li Feng's words.

"If my brother finds a partner, I will definitely help him."

"But my brother never told me."

"Otherwise, I could give him some advice or something."

Li Feng nodded and said.

"Then when your brother comes back, you can ask him. By the way, your brother made steamed buns, right?"

"I'll go get two after I finish brushing my teeth."

He Yushui nodded and said.

"Go ahead."

“My brother told me before that if I hadn’t eaten breakfast, I should tell him.”

After hearing He Yushui's words, Li Feng nodded. Then, after quickly brushing his teeth and washing his face, he went to the He family's kitchen, opened the steamer lid, and saw that the steamer was still steaming.

Li Feng looked at the steamed bun in front of him and reached out to take it. The bun was a little hot to the touch, but Li Feng still took it out and took a bite.

Ok

It tastes better than the steamed buns from the factory, and it's also very soft.

Moreover, it was much softer than the steamed buns I had at Sha Zhu's house last time.

This steamed bun is very soft and chewy when you bite into it.

It doesn't stick to your teeth.

This silly Zhu's skills are getting better and better.

Li Feng showed off three at once.

After eating three steamed buns, Li Feng felt full.

So when Li Feng arrived at Sha Zhu's house, he spoke to He Yushui, who was busy at the pool.

"I've finished eating."

"When your brother comes back, please tell him to thank him for me."

He Yushui, who was busy working in the pool at that moment, looked up and smiled at Li Feng after hearing his words.

"I see.".

Li Feng nodded, then went into his house, put on his thicker coat, and rode away on his bicycle.

After all, I had things to do in the morning.

At this point, Li Feng estimated that if he tutored Ding Qiunan one more time, it should be enough.

Last time, I felt that Ding Qiunan's English level had improved quite a bit. After I give her some more guidance, she should be able to review on her own.

As for the other subjects, there's really not much to teach.

The most important thing is memorization. Although university subjects are quite difficult in this era, secondary school subjects are still basic. Moreover, not many people can go to school in this era, so the competition is actually not too bad.

Therefore, Li Feng did not think he would fail the exam. As for Ding Qiunan, Li Feng believed she still had a good chance.

After all, Ding Qiunan has a foundation, it's just that she's not very good at some subjects.

But Ding Qiunan is now considered to have a high level of education.

In this era, not many people can attend high school.

the other side

After leaving home in the morning, Sha Zhu bought a lot of things at the supply and marketing cooperative, including candy, fruit, cigarettes, alcohol, and some canned goods.

Moreover, it was canned meat and the like. Although canned meat might not necessarily taste good, it was a rare commodity in those days. Even people who didn't know would recognize it as a high-end product.

Sha Zhu also found out and wanted to buy some nice things, so he was willing to spend the money.

This time, Sha Zhu spent several tens of yuan.

This is almost a month's salary for Sha Zhu.

In the past, Sha Zhu would definitely not have been willing to spend so much money on things, but now Sha Zhu is more financially well-off, and he also earns some income by cooking banquets for others.

So this amount of money was nothing to Sha Zhu, and after buying these things, Sha Zhu happily went to Wen Hui's house.

This time, Sha Zhu was essentially asserting his dominance in front of Wen Hui's parents, so he tried his best to show them his best side. Therefore, Sha Zhu prepared quite a lot for today's event.

The clothes that Shazhu is wearing today are all new.

All this is to leave a good impression on my future father-in-law and mother-in-law.

This time, Sha Zhu really did his homework.

at this time
Sha Zhu rode his bicycle to a residential house not far from the steel rolling mill.

Because Wenhui is an outsider and a female worker who hasn't been in the factory for long, some things are still being processed. However, as long as she has a job in the factory, none of this will be a problem.

Currently, Wenhui has rented a very small public housing unit nearby through the street office and neighborhood committee. It is only about ten square meters.

It's fine for one person, but it's definitely not suitable for more than one person.

After all, there's not enough room for that many people.

After Sha Zhu entered a relatively narrow alley, he made his way through several turns before finally reaching the house where Wen Hui was staying.

Sha Zhu had been here twice, so he was somewhat familiar with the place.

When Sha Zhu entered the house, he found the room where Wen Hui was and knocked on the door.

Wen Hui opened the door.

When she saw Sha Zhu arrive, she smiled and nodded to him.

"Brother Pillar".

"come in".

"My parents haven't arrived yet."

"Come with me to the train station to pick up my parents later."

(End of this chapter)