The Red Era: The Crowd in the Siheyuan

Chapter 538: The tantalizing Yi Zhonghai
Hearing that Lou Xiao'e was going to make new clothes for Sun Xiaomin again, Ran Qiuye asked with a smile,

"Xiao'e, Yuejin will graduate next year. You should start preparing the betrothal gifts now and go to Director Tian's house to propose marriage.

I have been thinking about this for many years. "

Lou Xiao'e was not afraid of being laughed at, so she nodded openly.

"I have already discussed this with Sister Zao. As long as Xiaomin gives the nod, I will prepare the house, furniture, and appliances for them, and they can move in directly with their bags."

After Lou Xiao'e finished speaking, Yan Bugui, who was standing next to her, was shocked by her heroic behavior.

"Xiao'e, you are really generous.
Not counting the furniture, the four major items like the TV, refrigerator, and washing machine alone would cost two to three thousand yuan, not to mention the house. Most people in Peking live in extremely crowded conditions, and you are giving them a house directly. That's really generous of you.

By the way, this house of yours couldn’t be the one that Mr. Lou used to live in, it’s too big.”

"No, my parents' house has to be kept. They will have to come back and live there in the future. It's the other small courtyard. It's not that the area is not enough. It was not rented out back then, so it has always been in Zhuzi's hands."

"That's right. The common people in Daxia believe in returning to one's roots. Mr. Lou is already over 70 years old this year. He will have to return to Beiping when the environment gets better.

But once you get into the yard, it’s OK. It’s about 100 square meters, which is definitely enough for a couple.”

Hearing Yan Bugui and Lou Xiaoe discussing the house, Xu Damao was full of envy and couldn't help but think of Yi Zhonghai.

But Old Yitou is just eating and not doing anything, and he won't give any reliable information.
Maybe your attentiveness will end up being a waste of time for others, which is really not worth it.

Ran Qiuye didn't think too much about it. Their family's situation was good in the Siheyuan, just not as good as He Yuzhu's. But it was much better than other neighbors. She was very content.

"That's great. This way, the old lady's room in the backyard will be left to He Xiao, and the brothers won't have anything to fight over.

Compared to other houses in the alley, it’s much better.”

Thinking back to the years when the educated youth returned to the city, Nanluoguxiang and even the entire city of Beiping were in turmoil. He Yuzhu and the others shook their heads but said nothing more.

This matter concerns the national economy and people's livelihood, involves tens of millions of people, and cannot be resolved in a short period of time.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Many of our neighbors are having a hard time at home and are making a lot of noise. If someone hears us, they might think we are making fun of them.

Uncle Yan, Damao, you guys continue chatting while Qiuye and I go cut the fabrics and we’ll be back soon.”

"Okay, Xiao'e, just do your thing first and don't worry about us. We can talk for a while when we have nothing to do."

After Lou Xiao'e and the others left, Yan Bugui looked at He Yuzhu and asked,
"Pillar,
Lou Xiao'e was in high spirits just now, so I didn't dare to say anything.

Logically speaking, Xiaomin is Tian Qingchun's granddaughter, and you have a special relationship with Tian Zao and Tiedan. If she really becomes your daughter-in-law, you should give her more.
But isn’t this unfair to He Ying and He Xiao? They have to be fair, otherwise it will easily cause family discord.”

Seeing Yan Bugui talking about the same old things again, He Yuzhu couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
"Uncle Yan, please stop being so pretentious.

I'm different from you. Xiao'e and I will be taken care of by the government in the future. They will take care of our food, drink, burning and burial. We don't need to worry about He Ying and the others, and we don't need to care about what they think.

As long as the children have food, clothing and education, and then arrange their future, that's all that matters. As for the future, that's up to them.
I can give this little thing in my hand to anyone I want. If anyone dares to make trouble, I will show you how I will deal with him."

As soon as He Yuzhu finished speaking, Xu Damao expressed his agreement.

"Uncle Yan, although I don't have as good conditions as Zhuzi, I don't agree with your approach.

What do you mean by treating everyone equally? I think the current situation in your family is too fair. There is no reward for good performance and no punishment for bad performance. It is just like the communal meal in the past.
Since I can't miss my share no matter what, who cares about you as a father?
This is the same reason why there are lazy people everywhere in the rural communes now.

Anyway, our children, if they do well, they will get something, if they do not do well, they will be left alone. I will definitely not learn from you."

Seeing that he was just asking casually out of habit and attracted a round of criticism from He Yuzhu and Xu Damao, Yan Bugui was in no mood to talk to them anymore. He sighed and went home disappointed.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard Aunt Yan asking about what was happening outside.
"Old man, what were you talking to Zhuzi and the others about? They were fine just now, why are you looking so gloomy now that you came back?"

"Nothing. Zhuzi took He Xiao and the others to buy bicycles. I took a look outside and it's nothing serious."

Then, Yan Bugui talked about Lou Xiaoe's big move.
Aunt Yan rolled her eyes after hearing this.

"Old man, Xiao'e is so generous in giving Yuejin a betrothal gift. Do you think He Qing will be as generous when she gets married? After all, He Qing is very favored at home, even more so than Yu Shui.

Do you think there is any hope for our Wentao?

If this works, Jie Cheng won’t have to worry about the house anymore.”

Seeing his wife coming up with this idea, and remembering how He Yuzhu and Xu Damao had bullied him, Yan Bugui said unhappily,
"Don't mention the boss to me.

If he has the guts, let him ask Yi Zhonghai to act as a matchmaker. Do you think Old Yi has the face to do this in front of Zhuzi?

Don't look for me, I don't want to lose this person."

Seeing Yan Bugui's angry look, Aunt Yan didn't say much and just went back to doing housework.

Outside the door, Xu Damao felt a little embarrassed when he saw Yan Bugui's lonely back as he entered the room.
"Zhu Zi, didn't we go too far just now? Uncle Yan is having such a hard time, and we are rubbing salt into his wounds. Isn't that a bad idea?
Don’t make the old man angry to the point of causing harm.”

Seeing that Xu Damao was still concerned about others, He Yuzhu thought that this guy had changed a lot.

"Come on, Uncle Yan is not such a fragile person. Given his family's situation, if he was a little narrow-minded, the grass on his grave would probably be two meters high by now.

It's not a good idea to just stand here. Xiao'e and the others are making clothes. Let's go to your house and kill a couple of dishes first."

"That's fine. I don't have anything to do anyway. I might as well play a couple of games of chess."

As soon as I walked from the front yard to the middle yard, I saw the three Liu brothers nodding and bowing as Yi Zhonghai escorted them out of the house. He Yuzhu and Xu Damao also greeted them.
"Uncle Yi."

"Zhu Zi, I heard from your father that you took He Qing and He Xiao to buy bicycles. Why are you back so soon?"

"Yes, I'm back. Uncle Yi, what are you doing?"

"Nothing. Guangqi and his friends sent me some things. My neighbors are so nice. I feel a little embarrassed."

Yi Zhonghai's words made Xu Damao gnash his teeth.
I thought to myself, if you really feel embarrassed, then don't accept it, or just designate someone to take care of it, that way everyone will save trouble. Keeping people in suspense like this is really bad.

Xu Damao's resentment had nothing to do with He Yuzhu. He had never thought of getting Yi Zhonghai's house.

"Look at the Uncle Yi you're talking about. You are highly respected in Siheyuan. It's only right for Guangqi and the others to show respect to you. Don't be embarrassed.
Well, you guys go ahead and do your work. Damao and I are going to play chess in the backyard. We won’t disturb you.”

"Okay, you guys go ahead. Your aunt is cooking at home. I won't go over."

(End of this chapter)