Siheyuan: I found a wife right after I crossed over

Then he recounted how he met Yang Chong and how Yang Chong brought two big fat pigs to him.

The more Director Yang listened, the brighter his eyes became. Especially when he heard that Yang Chong could kill at least two or three wild boars a month, he immediately asked, "Did he really say that? Can he guarantee two or three wild boars a month?"

Hou Likui nodded repeatedly: "He really said that, and I believe he is not bragging, because he seems to have the ability."

Director Yang nodded and said, "That's right. Wild boars weighing hundreds of kilograms are not something that ordinary people can hunt. But if you can hunt two, it won't be difficult to hunt several in a month. Such a person is a talent."

Hou Likui was waiting for him to say this, and immediately said, "Yes, Director Yang, I think so too. Yang Chong can kill several wild boars a month. If we bring him into our steel mill, wouldn't it mean that our steel mill can at least guarantee two or three big fat pigs every month?"

Director Yang was stunned for a moment and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, your idea is good. Have you asked him what he thinks? Is he willing to work in our steel rolling mill? If he is willing, let him be a buyer, responsible for getting pork for the canteen. When the time comes, not only will our canteen buy all the wild boars and other prey he kills, but he can also earn an extra salary as a buyer."

Hou Likui said, "Director Yang, to be honest, I told him the same thing before I came to you just now."

"So what did he say?" Director Yang asked quickly.

Hou Likui sighed: "What he meant... Director Yang, I can't make this decision, so I came to you to report."

"You say..." Director Yang said quickly.

Hou Likui repeated Yang Chong's words and said, "Director Yang, I really think this is a talent, and it is definitely an opportunity for our steel rolling mill. With him, we can all eat more meat every month. At that time, the workers' enthusiasm for work will definitely increase a lot, and our factory's output will definitely increase. What a pity..."

Director Yang frowned, "You are right. We can't let go of this talent, nor can we let go of this opportunity. Doesn't he want both of them to have an income and want to ensure his wife's job first? Then we can solve their jobs at once. As long as he is willing to work in our purchasing department, what's wrong with us hiring one more female worker?"

Hou Likui wanted to hear this: "Director Yang, I mean the same thing, but I only have one target, so I came to you. I feel relieved when you said this. Well, I'll go tell him now, and he will definitely be satisfied this time."

As he said this, he was anxious to go back. Director Yang quickly stopped him and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Hou. Also, Yang Chong's job will be in the purchasing department. As for his wife, what position do you think is more suitable for her?"

Hou Likui said, "Director Yang, what do you mean?"

Director Yang thought for a moment and said, "Yang Chong is a talented person, and we need to make arrangements for his family. So, let's arrange for her to stay in the Statistics Department for two days to see if she can adapt. If not, we can think of other suitable places."

"Director, you are really thoughtful. I will go back and tell him now."

Hou Liqiu achieved his goal and walked out of Director Yang's office excitedly. Just as he was about to go downstairs, the door of an office next door opened and Deputy Director Li walked out.

Seeing Hou Likui coming out of Director Yang's office, Deputy Director Li asked suspiciously, "Hou, why haven't you left yet so late? Do you have something to talk to Director Yang about?"

Chapter 35 I will follow my brother from now on

When Hou Liqiu saw Deputy Director Li, his heart skipped a beat.

Because Deputy Director Li's brother-in-law Zhou Chi is also in the Logistics Department and is also a deputy section chief. This time the old section chief is about to retire, and Zhou Chi is his main competitor.

Therefore, Hou Likui did not tell Deputy Director Li the truth, but just smiled and said, "Oh, it's okay. I brought this month's material plan to Director Yang for his signature. He said he didn't have time to look at it now, so he asked me to put it here first. Deputy Director Li, why haven't you gone home to rest so late?"

Deputy Director Li did not suspect anything and nodded: "Oh, I'll leave now."

Hou Liqiu didn't dare to say much. After saying hello, he hurried downstairs and returned to his office.

After waiting for a long time, Yang Chong saw his face and knew that his mission was accomplished. However, he still pretended to be nervous and asked, "Brother, is it okay? If not, forget it. Don't force it."

Hou Likui said proudly, "Is it OK? Remove the word 'ma' and say it. I'm telling you, it's done! Director Yang has agreed not only to let you work in the purchasing department, but also to let your wife join the factory, and in the statistics department. You two will both be treated as cadres in the future, what do you think? Is my arrangement for you okay?"

"Okay, okay, that's great!" Although Yang Chong guessed that the matter was done, he did not expect that Yu Xiu would be arranged an office job.

This job required no effort and the pay was good, which could be said to have far exceeded Yang Chong's expectations.

He excitedly grabbed Hou Likui's hand and said, "Brother, I don't know what to say. Thank you so much. You have arranged our work so well. You will be our benefactor in the future."

Hou Likui said proudly: "Brother, this is nothing. When you enter the steel mill, as long as you work hard and make wild boar meat for us, you will have a good life in the future."

Yang Chong handed over the three hundred yuan he had just given him: "Brother, this is the money for the work quota."

Hou Likui shook his head like a rattle and pushed the money back: "No need, this time both of your jobs were specially approved by Director Yang, and my quota was not used, so you don't have to spend money."

Yang Chong still insisted on stuffing the money over: "Brother Hou, even if the work quota does not require spending money, it is only because of your help that I have this money. This little money is a token of my appreciation, and you must accept it."

Hou Likui saw no other choice but to say, "You are too polite. I definitely cannot accept the money. This way, if you catch a rabbit in the future, just think of me."

"Of course. Okay, brother. Thank you then." Yang Chong decided to stop while he was ahead and put away the remaining money.

People are still relatively simple-minded these days, and giving them too much money for no reason would easily make them feel uneasy.

After a busy schedule, it was already eight or nine o'clock in the evening when we returned to the courtyard.

It gets dark early in winter and people go to bed early. After dinner, the people in the courtyard go to bed early, blow out the lights and go to sleep.

There's no way. I'm not full to begin with, and if I stay up a little longer I'll be even hungrier.

The front yard was dark, and only two or three families had their kerosene lamps still on, rushing to paste paper boxes for the street. Although you can't make much money from pasting a paper box, not everyone can get into the state-owned factory, and it's good to earn a little money to add a little income to the family.

There was only one light left on in the middle courtyard; Yu Xiu was still waiting for him to come back.

Seeing him come in, Yu Xiu, who was worried, breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother, you are finally back. Why are you back so late today?"

As he spoke, he went to the kitchen to heat up the rice and dishes, and then brought the heated food up.

"It's okay. I bought a lot of things today, so it took a long time to sell them. Where's Xiaojuan? Did she sleep?" Yang Chong said, and found that Yu Xiu brought two bowls and chopsticks: "Why, Xiu'er, haven't you eaten yet? Didn't I tell you? When it's time to eat, you can eat by yourself, and you don't have to wait for me."

Yu Xiu said as she served herself the rice: "That won't do. My husband hasn't come back yet, how can I eat alone? How can I eat without waiting for my husband to come back? Xiaojuan is still young, I'll let her eat first."

At this time, Yang Xiaojuan, who had fallen asleep on the table next to her, sat up when she heard the voice: "Brother, you are back?" She was a little embarrassed: "I wanted to wait for you to come back, but I fell asleep while sitting here."

"It's okay, just go to sleep, go to bed. From now on, remember, if I come back late, you should eat when you are supposed to, and sleep when you are supposed to, and you don't have to wait for me." Yang Chong said.

Then he said to Yu Xiu: "Xiu'er, please sit down. I have something good to tell you."

Seeing his happy face, Yu Xiu and Yang Xiaojuan looked at him expectantly. After hearing what he said, they were both surprised and couldn't believe it: "Brother, are you saying that we will both be workers in the state-owned factory in the future?"

"Yes, brother, can my sister-in-law really work in a state-owned factory?"

Yang Chong smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true. Section Chief Hou said that it was specially approved by their factory director. Tomorrow we can both report to the factory for work."

Yu Xiu was so excited that she didn't know what to say. She never imagined that she was a homeless beggar wandering the streets and being bullied a few days ago, but now she would become a worker in a state-owned factory that everyone envied.

And all this was because she met Yang Chong, the man of her life.

Yang Xiaojuan was both happy and envious: "Sister-in-law, I really envy you. You will be a worker in a state-owned factory in the future. Let's see who dares to look down on you in the yard."

Although she had only been in the courtyard for one day, Yang Xiaojuan had already experienced the fickleness of human nature in the courtyard. She knew that her brother and sister-in-law were not having an easy time in this courtyard. Many people looked down on them and regarded them as thorns in their eyes.

Yu Xiu nodded. Yang Xiaojuan was right. Now they were both workers in a state-owned factory. Who would dare to look down on them in the future?

Yang Chong said: "Xiaojuan, you don't have to envy your sister-in-law. You are still young now. I promise you that when you are old enough, I will find a way to let you work in the factory!"

"Really?! Brother, you said that I can be a worker in the future?" When Yang Xiaojuan heard this, she was excited and couldn't believe her ears.

Yang Chong nodded: "Yes, then I will find a way to let you work as a worker. You can earn money to support yourself in the future, and find a partner in the city to get married and start a family."

Yang Xiaojuan was a little embarrassed: "Brother, what are you talking about? I'm not looking for a partner. I will follow my brother and sister-in-law and never get married."

Chapter 36: Take your wife with you to carry the bag?

Yu Xiu was so excited by the good news that Yang Chong brought back that she didn't even have a good dinner. After she finally finished her meal, she didn't even bother to wash the dishes. She just soaked them in the basin and pulled Yang Chong into the inner room.

Yang Chong just said, "The dishes haven't been washed yet..." and his mouth was blocked.

That night, Yang Xiaojuan, who was sleeping in the outer room, kept her head buried in the quilt and dared not show it.

It was not until the next morning that she carefully raised her head from the quilt, revealing two dark circles under her eyes. After listening to the sound from the inner room, she breathed a sigh of relief, got up and started cooking.

The next person to get up was Yang Chong. Although he had been busy all night, his strong physique allowed him to still get up early.

Yu Xiu was miserable. She had started the "war" but was obviously no match for the opponent. After being whipped all night, she lay on the bed limp and sore, not wanting to move at all. It was not until dinner time that she finally managed to get up, but the flush on her face still made it clear what had happened.

"Is it okay? If not, just continue sleeping." Yang Chong asked.

Yu Xiu blushed, glared at him and said, "I'm not going to sleep anymore. Didn't you say that I have to report to the factory today?"

Yang Chong said, "It's okay to go a day later."

"You'd better go. It's not easy to get into the factory. If you don't go, what will happen if someone else takes your place?" Yu Xiu insisted.

Yang Chong nodded: "Okay, let's go."

As he said this, he looked up at Yang Xiaojuan opposite him in surprise, feeling a little strange.

Normally Yang Xiaojuan is quite talkative, and she would chatter non-stop even during meals. But why was she so quiet this morning? Her face was a little red, and she kept her head down, as if she didn't dare to look at herself and Yu Xiu.

Yu Xiu quickly stepped on him under the table and whispered in his ear, "Don't look at it, it's all your fault!"

Yang Chong was a little confused, thinking to himself, what did I do? How did it become my fault again?

While we were eating, we heard the noise outside getting lively.

These are the workers who have finished their meal and are preparing to go to work together.

Yi Zhonghai, who lived next door, ran into Liu Haizhong who came from the backyard as soon as he went out: "Hey, Lao Yi, have you eaten?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded: "I ate it. I drank a bowl of white porridge with some pickled vegetables and ate a steamed bun made of mixed flour."

Liu Haizhong nodded: "Me too, there is nothing I can do. These days, it's good enough to have some porridge and some steamed buns to fill my stomach. For those who work part-time and carry heavy bags, there is nowhere to eat porridge and steamed buns."

As he spoke, he glanced at the Yang family and whispered, "By the way, Lao Yi, how did this guy get on our steel mill's car yesterday? I thought about it all night and couldn't figure it out."

Liu Haizhong didn't understand, and Yi Zhonghai couldn't understand it even more. He stayed up all night in bed, tossing and turning, thinking about this matter. He had worked in a steel mill for half his life, and had never ridden in a car. How could this day laborer who carried a heavy bag get on a car?

But someone could figure it out. Before Yi Zhonghai could say anything, a voice came from behind him: "Second uncle, you don't know? Last night, Yang Chong brought back two big fat pigs for our steel mill cafeteria."

Both of them were stunned. When they turned around, they saw Shazhu standing behind them with messy hair and narrowed eyes. It was obvious that he did not sleep well last night.

Liu Haizhong asked quickly, "Silly Zhu, what did you say? You said this guy surnamed Yang brought pigs to our factory cafeteria? Are you kidding us? Anyone can get a fat pig these days? You are a cook in the cafeteria, tell me, how long has it been since our factory had a decent meal of pork?"

Yi Zhonghai also snorted and said, "Yes, Zhuzi, you can't joke like this. The logistics and purchasing staff of our factory are scolded by Director Yang all day long and they can't even bring pork. How can he get it? Besides, he is a heavy bag carrier, how can he know which way the gate of a state-owned factory opens?"

Sha Zhu yawned and said, "My two uncles, I knew you wouldn't believe me. I didn't believe it at first either. But I saw him and Liu Laoben, the purchasing manager, pulling the fat pigs back with my own eyes. Yes, they were two big wild boars, very fat, weighing more than 560 kilograms. If you don't believe me, go to the factory and ask. Other people may not know, but the people in the security department saw the fat pigs being pulled back with their own eyes."

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were stunned. They looked at each other in surprise and suspicion, and saw the disbelief in each other's eyes.

Sha Zhu was still talking: "By the way, if you don't believe it, you will believe it all at lunch. Director Wang said that Director Yang said that we would have pork vermicelli stew for lunch today, and asked me to stay there to kill pigs until midnight, and then I could clean up those two big fat pigs."

As they were talking, Yang Chong and Yu Xiu came out of the house. The two of them walked past them, chatting and laughing, without asking them a single question.

Liu Haizhong looked at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Old Yi, see, this kid doesn't even take you seriously now. He walked right past us without even asking you a question."

Yi Zhonghai's face turned pale. "Humph, a heavy bag carrier with no manners, why bother with him? Those two pigs might just be something Liu Laoben asked him to help carry. Do you really think he did it? Does he have the ability to do that?"

Sha Zhu wanted to say something, but seeing his ugly face, he chose to shut up tactfully.

Liu Haizhong also laughed and stopped talking.

On the surface, he stood with Yi Zhonghai, but in fact, he was eager to see Yi Zhonghai embarrassed.

As the second uncle in the courtyard, he is always suppressed by Yi Zhonghai, and Yi Zhonghai has always been the one who has the final say in the courtyard. He, as the second uncle, is very unwilling to accept this!

The three of them said nothing more and went to work at the factory together. On the way, Jia Dongxu caught up with them again, and the four of them went together.

"Master, shouldn't this Yang be the one carrying the heavy bag? Why is he bringing his wife with him today?" Jia Dongxu asked Yang Chong who was walking in front.

Yi Zhonghai snorted and said, "It must be that the money earned by carrying the bags alone is not enough to spend, so bring your wife along to carry the bags together."

Jia Dongxu burst out laughing: "A grown man can't even support his wife, and he still has to let his wife carry the burden with him. Isn't it shameful?"

Yi Zhonghai also laughed and said, "He is just a porter who has to eat every day. How can he be like us who work in state-owned factories, holding a stable job and having no worries about food and drink? Don't think that he eats rabbit meat and pheasant. When he has no work, he doesn't even have steamed bread to eat. Even if he finds a wife, what's the use? Won't she still have to accompany him to eat and carry heavy bags?"

Jia Dongxu chuckled: "That's right, Master is right, he will only be fit to carry heavy bags all his life, and he will never be as good as the workers in our state-owned factory."

Sha Zhu looked at him and thought: What's wrong with him carrying heavy bags? He doesn't make much money from carrying heavy bags, but he doesn't beat his wife. He loves his wife very much. Alas, Sister Qin has a really bad life.

Just as he was thinking about it, Jia Dongxu suddenly said in confusion: "Eh? Master, why didn't this Yang go to the train station? Instead, he always walks the same road with us?"

Chapter 37 Start breeding

Yi Zhonghai was a little puzzled for a while. Didn't Yang Chong take his wife to the station to carry the heavy bags? Why didn't he turn around and walked ahead of them?

This doubt accompanied them until they arrived at the gate of the steel mill, and saw Yang Chong and Yu Xiu walking towards the gate of the steel mill.

Jia Dongxu's eyes widened: "Master, why does this kid really want to join our steel mill? What's going on?"

Yi Zhonghai was also very surprised, but he didn't take it seriously. He said with a look of contempt: "Humph, many people want to enter the steel mill, but they have to be able to enter. How can anyone enter the gate of a state-owned factory just by wanting to?"

Sure enough, soon the security department stopped Yang Chong and Yu Xiu there.

"What do you think? I told you, the gate of our steel rolling mill is not a place where just any scumbag can get in." Yi Zhonghai said to Jia Dongxu with a smug look on his face and in a sarcastic tone, then deliberately walked past Yang Chong and the other man without even looking at them.

Jia Dongxu also had a look of contempt on his face.