Siheyuan: Starting from 1958

Just now he was on the same page with me and planned to plot against Wang Dong together.

After seeing other benefits, he instantly changed sides. He was actually being plotted against himself, and he felt unhappy.

After glaring at Yan Fugui, he replied, "Old Yan..."

"You're wrong to think so."

"At this time, everyone in the yard is in trouble."

“Why should residents with high salaries pay more for food and vegetables… and residents with low salaries pay less for food and vegetables?”

"I think it's better to be average..."

"As for those residents who really can't afford the food and vegetable money, they can temporarily owe it to them and pay it back when the city's supplies are not so scarce and the food price is lower."

Wang Dong was amused by Yi Zhonghai's method and immediately asked back: "Uncle..."

"If someone doesn't pay for food and vegetables, what if the food we cook that day is not enough?"

Yi Zhonghai had never thought about this question. Facing Wang Dong's scorching gaze, he was stunned for a while before he reacted.

But he did not respond immediately because he could not think of a solution. Unless he was willing to provide more food and spend more money on vegetables, this would be an unsolvable problem.

But he didn't want to pay the money. The lively meeting of the whole institute suddenly became deserted, and an awkward smile flashed across Yi Zhonghai's face.

Just now, he solemnly promised everyone in front of the whole courtyard that he would definitely help the needy families in the courtyard overcome the current difficulties.

As a result, as soon as the idea came out, it was rejected by Wang Dong with a series of questions. It would be a lie to say that it was not embarrassing.

Just as he was frowning and racking his brains to think of a way out of the impasse, the third uncle Yan Fugui at the side could not help but speak.

"Lao Yi..."

"Everyone is watching?"

"Since we are all in this together, some people will definitely contribute more and some less. After all, everyone's financial resources are different. This is the only way to show the solidarity of our courtyard."

"I believe that after this incident, your prestige in the courtyard will surely increase greatly."

"Spend a little more money to buy back the prestige you lost in the yard. You won't lose money on this deal..."

Yan Fugui said the last two sentences in Yi Zhonghai's ear. Seeing that Yi Zhonghai still had a sullen face and did not respond, Yan Fugui continued to speak.

Since Yi Zhonghai had already proposed the idea of ​​having a big pot meal in the courtyard and had obtained the consent of many residents in the courtyard, Yan Fugui was unwilling to miss this opportunity to get a big advantage.

He continued to analyze in Yi Zhonghai's ear: "Old Yi..."

"You have a high salary, so spending a few dollars a month won't have any impact at all, but it can help you rebuild your prestige in the yard. It's definitely a good deal that will make you a lot of money."

"They can also take the opportunity to suppress Wang Dong, and even unite with the residents in the courtyard to drive Wang Dong out of the courtyard."

"Once our yard is free of Wang Dong, the troublemaker, we can stop having big pot meals and live our own lives..."

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai was finally moved.

Even if you contribute ten yuan more every month, the total for a year would only be one hundred and twenty yuan, which is about one month's salary.

But if his prestige in the courtyard could really be raised to the level of a year ago, one year would be enough for him to drive Wang Dong out of the courtyard.

For Yi Zhonghai, using a capital of 120 yuan to drive Wang Dong away was indeed a good deal that could only make money and no loss.

If Wang Dong, this troublemaker, is allowed to continue to stay in the four courtyards, he will definitely continue to oppose me. It is possible that my losses from a single conflict will exceed one hundred and twenty yuan.

He nodded immediately: "Third Master, what you said is good..."

"Asking everyone to supply food equally on a per capita basis will not help tide over the difficulties together."

"In that case, we will give different amounts of food and vegetable money according to the household conditions of each household." "As the eldest uncle in the yard, I can give twice as much vegetable money and food to subsidize the needy households in the yard."

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he turned his attention to the second uncle Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong agreed to hold this general meeting in order to plot against Wang Dong, suppress Wang Dong, and restore the prestige of the three uncles in the courtyard.

Unexpectedly, Yan Fugui and Yi Zhonghai's plot against Wang Dong turned out to be directed at him.

Subconsciously I wanted to refuse.

But when he thought that Yi Zhonghai, as the eldest uncle in the courtyard, had contributed two portions of the money, if he contributed less, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the second uncle?

Although I was very reluctant, I still answered with a stiff upper lip: "I'll pay two too."

Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied with Liu Haizhong's answer.

With myself and the second uncle taking the lead, other residents in the yard will definitely support it. After all, it is a good thing.

As for plotting against Wang Dong, the goal would be achieved as long as he was forced to take out the lunch box he brought home every day.

Once his prestige in the courtyard is re-established, he will have plenty of opportunities to continue to plot against Wang Dong, isolate Wang Dong, and even drive him out of the courtyard.

Then he turned his attention to Wang Dong: "Wang Dong..."

"My uncle and I have already expressed our views..."

"As the canteen supervisor of the steel mill, although you are not a cadre, you are in charge of dozens of workers in the steel mill, so you should play a leading role."

"You should also express your attitude to everyone...how much food and vegetable money you plan to give to support our courtyard's big pot meals."

Wang Dong did not respond, but smiled and asked: "Uncle..."

"The Third Master hasn't expressed his opinion yet. How can a junior like me express his opinion in front of the Third Master..."

As soon as Wang Dong finished speaking, the residents all focused their eyes on Yan Fugui as if they had discussed it beforehand.

Yan Fugui's face turned red when everyone looked at him.

The reason why he had been urging Yi Zhonghai to pay more money and to set up the big pot meal was because he wanted to gain more benefits through the big pot meal.

If you spend too much money on food and vegetables, not only will you not get any advantage, you will suffer a great loss instead.

But if you take out too little money for food and vegetables, although you can get a bargain, you will definitely lose face in the yard.

After struggling for a long time, he decided that it was better to suffer the humiliation than to starve in the future.

He answered with a stiff upper lip: "Everyone knows my family's situation. Apart from the food rations listed in the food ration book, my monthly salary is just over 20 yuan. There are six people in my family, and each person can't even get 5 yuan."

"After deducting the money spent on purchasing supplies, the Yan family can only take out one dollar per person per month at most."

After saying that, he stared at Wang Dong and asked, "Dongzi..."

"You are not only the canteen monitor, but also a genuine eighth-level chef in the steel mill. Your monthly salary is more than 40 yuan..."

"If you pay too little, the residents in the yard will look down on you."

Wang Dong smiled and replied: "Don't worry, Uncle..."

"I definitely spent more money on food and vegetables than you did..."

Then he looked at Yi Zhonghai and answered, "I plan to take out about 80% of the grain on the grain book to support the old man to run a public canteen in the courtyard and eat in a big pot?"

"Where's the money for the food?" Yan Fugui asked in disbelief, his eyes wide open.

"No money for food?" Wang Dong shook his head. (End of this chapter)