The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

"Alright, you can go now. You don't even know if you're going or not, yet you come here. It's outrageous."

If everyone were like you, would our country still be able to build itself up, or develop?

Alright, we're democratic. Since you're not going, I won't make things difficult for you, but...

"Alright, you can go now!"

Seeing Director Yang like this, Yi Zhonghai knew that he was finished, that there was no future for him.

Thinking of when Director Yang went to see the deaf old lady, Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and said:

"No, Director Yang, it's not that I don't want to support the country's development, it's just that I really can't leave."

There is an elderly, deaf woman living alone in our compound, and I am her godson.

After I left, there was no one to take care of her.

The deaf old lady had no sons, no family, and was over seventy years old.

Is it okay for me to visit someone living alone in the compound? It's just my husband and me.

I'll bring my wife with me, but I can't take the old lady with me!

Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Factory Director Yang was taken aback, and then asked:

"Are you from No. 75 Nanluoguxiang?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded:

"Yes!"

Director Yang knew that the deaf old lady Yi Zhonghai mentioned was the same deaf old lady he knew.

If Yi Zhonghai takes her away, the deaf old lady will definitely come back and cause trouble for her.

Then I'll never have a peaceful day again. Sigh, how could we be so foolish?

It was just a meal I had been given in gratitude. I used my connections to help that old lady cover something up.

By the time I found out, it was too late. If I had spoken out, my future would have been ruined.

After checking, I found out that I was the only one left who was deaf and old.

Factory Director Yang thought to himself, "Since that's the case, let's just pretend we don't know anything about it."

But to my surprise, that vicious old deaf woman used this matter to threaten me.

He was terrified when she threatened him to help her, after all, his future was very bright.

Moreover, I'm the factory manager, and my salary is pretty good. The country is at peace now.

Factory Director Yang is reluctant to give up his current position.

I was quite anxious at first, but to my surprise, two years later, the deaf old lady seemed to have disappeared and never looked for me again.

Only then did Director Yang feel relieved. He hadn't expected Yi Zhonghai to bring this up now.

If he didn't agree, the deaf old woman would definitely come looking for him. If that old hag accidentally killed him and the deaf woman, his fate would be unimaginable.

Factory Director Yang disliked Yi Zhonghai intensely, but he still waved his hand dismissively.

"What's your name? Leave your name and workplace information, then you can leave!"

Upon hearing what Director Yang said, Yi Zhonghai knew that he had offended Director Yang.

But so what if I get transferred and leave this capital city?

So, I don't know what my future holds.

Will I be able to find someone to take care of me in my old age?

At most, I'll be a fitter for life. Anyway, my salary is high enough, and I don't want to cause trouble.

With this in mind, Yi Zhonghai wrote down his name and the workshop where he worked, thinking that he could work until retirement.

Then he left. Director Yang was furious as he watched Yi Zhonghai leave.

He was angry that he had repaid the wrong person with his kindness, and angry that he had forgotten about the deaf old lady, but now this person had reappeared.

However, there was no other way. Since he wanted to continue being the factory manager, he had no choice but to do this.

Factory Director Yang looked at Yi Zhonghai's name, then went to Li Xinmin's office:

"Deputy Factory Director Li, I'd like to see the list of those who provided support for the construction!"

Upon hearing Director Yang's words, Li Xinmin was taken aback, not expecting that Director Yang would think of coming to see this.

However, Li Xinmin still said:

"Director Yang, haven't you already seen this? I've already reported it to you."

Factory Director Yang was furious, but since this concerned his future, he still smiled and said:

"Brother Li, a relative of mine came to see me to ask if he's on the list. Once the list is published, it can't be changed."

So I came to check it out. I didn't even look at it when you gave it to me before. Isn't that because I trust you?

Also, I'll owe you a favor later, how about I treat you to dinner tonight?

Seeing Director Yang like this, Li Xinmin felt very pleased and nodded:

"Director Yang, what are you doing? Everyone is here to serve this factory."

"Alright, since you've said so, I'll keep my options open and give it to you right now."

It should be noted that Li Xinmin handled this matter very well; he had no relatives among the leaders when he went to support national construction.

If I were to arrange for my superior's relative to contribute to national development, wouldn't that make me offend someone?

Did I arrange for people with no background this time?

Not going?

If you don't go, your big hat will crush you.

So many people don't want to go, but they have no choice but to accept it.

That's how this era is; national interests can make or break a person.

However, most of the workers were highly conscious, after all, the capital at this time was not the capital it would be decades later.

People in Beijing aren't worth that much these days.

So a lot of people went.

Li Xinmin handed the list to Factory Director Yang, who looked at it.

Finally, we found Yi Zhonghai's name in the middle.

Factory Director Yang didn't mince words and said directly:

"Director Li, take a look at this person, Yi Zhonghai, can you cross him out?"

Upon hearing what Director Yang said, Li Xinmin was stunned. He had investigated and found that Yi Zhonghai had no connection with Director Yang.

Could it be that He Yuzhu was right? Oh dear, this is not a good situation.

I should have waited a couple of days to get Director Yang's signature, and then announced it as soon as it was done.

It was all set at the time, but unexpectedly, something went wrong.

I initially thought it wasn't a big deal, and I wondered if it was worth fighting to the death for He Yuzhu.

After a moment of silence, Li Xinmin weighed the pros and cons. He knew that He Yuzhu was not from the steel rolling mill.

Moreover, you can only help yourself once, and it's uncertain whether you'll succeed this time.

Director Yang has just been transferred here and will be staying for quite some time.

If I offend Director Yang this time, it will be difficult for me to carry out my work in this factory in the future.

You have to understand that Director Yang is still the director, no matter what. If he doesn't delegate authority to me or let me manage trivial matters, I'll never get promoted in my entire life.

It's important to understand that Li Xinmin's scheming was naturally aimed at achieving a higher position.

Having figured this out, Li Xinmin smiled and said:

"Oh, I see. I'm so sorry, I didn't know that Comrade Yi Zhonghai was your relative."

Look at the mess this has made! Isn't this a huge blunder against the Dragon King Temple?

Okay, I'll remove his name right away!

Li Xinmin is now extremely resentful of Director Yang. If it weren't for Director Yang, he would have been able to gain He Yuzhu's favor.

He Yuzhu has amazing connections; former Factory Director Wang got promoted because of He Yuzhu.

I heard that he can be promoted by half a grade this year, at which point he will be on the same level as his father-in-law.

In his mind, his father-in-law was a lofty figure, someone he wouldn't even dare to dream of.

But it's impossible for Li Xinmin not to hate that Director Yang ruined it like this. However, Director Yang still remembered this incident, which was seen as using public office for private gain.

This was also the main reason why Li Xinmin later seized the opportunity to help Director Yang get rid of the factory.

After all, blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents.

Factory Director Yang was completely unaware of the intricacies involved. Had he known, he certainly wouldn't have acted this way.