Siheyuan: I found a wife right after I crossed over

In the front yard, Yan Bugui hurriedly let Yang Chong into the house and asked impatiently, "Chongzi, what happened to Jie Cheng? Please say something. Your uncle is going to be worried to death."

The three aunts also looked at Yang Chong expectantly.

Yang Chong said, "Third Uncle, didn't I tell you this? This matter cannot be known to outsiders. Otherwise, if they all come to me for help, I won't be able to help even if I have three heads and six arms, right?"

Yan Bugui was stunned, raised his hand and slapped himself: "Look at my brain! How could I forget this in such a hurry? Chongzi, it was Third Uncle's fault. Third Uncle was confused. Don't worry, I won't do it again in the future."

The third aunt also blamed him for causing trouble for Chongzi.

Yang Chong waved his hand and said, "Alright, Third Uncle, just remember this, but don't slap me. I'm so sorry."

Yan Bugui nodded and asked, "Is there any news about this matter?"

Yang Chong said, "Third Uncle, congratulations to you. Jie Cheng has been offered the job. If you are willing, let Jie Cheng go with me to the factory tomorrow to handle the formalities."

"Really? It worked?!" Yan Bugui was so surprised that he could hardly believe his ears.

Although he regarded Yang Chong as the last straw, Yan Bugui himself did not actually hold much hope.

After all, as Yang Chong said, they had just brought him and his wife into the factory, so how could they provide such a big help so soon?

What's more, I just told Yang Chong about this last night, how could it be done in one day?

Unexpectedly, he succeeded.

The third aunt also looked at Yang Chong in surprise: "Chongzi, what did you say? Jie Cheng's work is done? You are not teasing your third uncle and third aunt, are you?"

Just as Yang Chong was about to speak, the door to the inner room opened with a clang, and Yan Jiecheng ran out: "Chongzi, are you serious? Can I really go to work at the steel mill tomorrow? You are not lying to me, are you?"

It turned out that Yan Jiecheng had been in the inner room, but he felt that there was little hope for the matter, so he did not come out.

But his ears were not idle. When he heard Yang Chong's words, he couldn't help but ran out.

Yang Chong smiled and nodded: "Uncle and aunt, Jie Cheng, do you think I'm joking? It's true. It's done. Jie Cheng can report to the factory to work tomorrow."

Then he added, "By the way, Third Uncle, let's talk about what we said last night. I'll get you a job, but you have to pay 500 yuan according to the market price outside. You can't let people suffer a loss."

Yan Bugui nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, five hundred is five hundred. Uncle San knows that they have helped us a lot by giving us the quota. How can we let them suffer a loss? Don't worry, I will prepare all the money tomorrow."

As he spoke, he excitedly grabbed Yang Chong's hand, tears almost coming out: "Chongzi, Third Uncle doesn't know what to say, you have really helped Third Uncle a lot. Apart from anything else, Xie Cheng's girlfriend is saved. If this continues, Xie Cheng will sever the father-son relationship with me."

Yan Jiecheng said awkwardly: "Dad, why did you tell Chongzi this? Isn't it embarrassing?"

He excitedly grabbed his coat and walked out. Auntie asked quickly, "Jiecheng, it's almost time for dinner, where are you going?"

Yan Jiecheng said without even turning his head: "Mom, you guys eat first, don't wait for me, I have to tell Yu Li!"

Before he could finish his words, he had already walked away.

The third aunt smiled and said, "Look at this child. He can't keep his cool at all. He's in a hurry to find Yu Li to tell her the good news."

Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "Chongzi, don't laugh at Uncle San. You don't know how much humiliation Uncle San has endured these days and how many people he has consulted in order to get the job done. For example, I have consulted Lao Yi so many times. Everyone knows that he has been working in the steel mill for many years and is an eighth-level fitter. He has a work quota in his hand, but he has no children, so he can't give this work quota to others. But he asked for 800 yuan, not a penny less."

"Logically, although the eight hundred yuan is a bit expensive, we have to pay it. But you also know that Third Uncle's family is so poor, and five hundred yuan is my life savings. Where can I get eight hundred yuan?"

"Not only did he insist on setting his own target at 800, he also made up a target of 500 to use me. After using me, he kicked me away. He didn't even treat me as a human being..."

Yan Bugui said as he grabbed Yang Chong's hand: "Chongzi, from now on, if Old Yi embarrasses you again in the courtyard, I, the Third Uncle, will definitely stand by you and speak for you."

Chapter 57: You want to be promoted after only three days in the factory?

The next morning, Yang Chong's family was still having dinner, and Yan Jiecheng was waiting at the door, already dressed in high spirits.

Jia Dongxu came out of the house and looked at him curiously: "Xie Cheng, what are you doing standing here?"

Yan Jiecheng looked at him and turned his face away.

He knew that his job was entirely dependent on Yang Chong, and the relationship between Yang Chong and the Jia family was obvious to all, so he wanted to draw a clear line between himself and Jia Dongxu and didn't even want to talk to him.

Jia Dongxu looked at him in surprise, then looked at the door curtain of Yang Chong's house, and didn't ask any more questions.

At this time, Yi Zhonghai also came out of the house and prepared to go to work. Seeing Yan Jiecheng standing there, he was a little surprised: "Jiecheng, what are you doing standing there?"

Yan Jieben didn't want to answer at first, but when he thought about Yi Zhonghai's prank on his family, he couldn't help but speak: "Oh, uncle, I'm waiting for Yang Chong here, and going to the steel mill with him."

Yi Zhonghai was stunned: "Go to the steel mill? What are you going to do in the steel mill?"

Yan Jiecheng said proudly: "I'm going to work too, an old man."

Jia Dongxu beside him couldn't help but say, "You're not a worker at the steel mill, why are you going to work there?"

Yan Jiecheng did not answer any more questions, but just looked very proud.

Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai seemed to understand something, and without asking any more questions, they walked out of the yard together.

As soon as he left the yard, Jia Dongxu couldn't wait to say, "Master, didn't you say that you didn't give Yan Jiecheng the work quota? Why is he going to work at the steel mill? Have you forgotten how Yan Bugui flattered Yang Chong and squeezed us last night? Why did you give him the work quota?"

Yi Zhonghai said: "What are you giving me? My quota is still in my hands, and no one has given it to me!"

"Then why did Yan Jiecheng say that he was going to work? Who gave him his work targets?" Jia Dongxu asked puzzledly.

Yi Zhonghai kept silent with a dark face, and Jia Dongxu immediately reacted: "Was it that kid Yang Chong who did it? No wonder that old bastard Yan Bugui flatters him so much and goes against us. But is this little bastard so capable? He has only been in the factory for a few days, and he has already got work targets?"

Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything, but his heart was in turmoil.

He found that he had underestimated Yang Chong. This kid's power was growing so powerful that it was unbelievable.

This is not the most important thing. The important thing is that if he does this, the old fox Yan Bugui will definitely follow him completely and go against him.

Add to that Liu Haizhong, who has always been at odds with him, and his authority and position as a big boss are in jeopardy!

No, we must find a way to make it back!

After dinner, Yang Chong asked Yu Xiu to ride her bike to work, and he took Yan Jiecheng to the factory. He went directly to Hou Likui and gave Hou Likui the 500 yuan that Yan Bugui had wrapped in several layers of newspaper.

Hou Liqiu immediately took Yan Jiecheng to the Personnel Department. After a while, the formal procedures were completed and Yan Jiecheng was assigned to the fitter workshop, which was also the workshop of Yi Zhonghai and Jia Dongxu.

Seeing Yan Jiecheng being brought into the workshop by the workshop director Duan Dagang, Yi Zhonghai's last bit of hope was completely shattered, and his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Duan Dagang happened to bring Yan Jiecheng to him and said, "Master Yi, I have brought you a new apprentice. Little Yan said that he is from the same courtyard as you two. So you should take him with you from now on. It will be easier to get to know him if you are familiar with him."

Jia Dongxu rolled his eyes and was about to say that my master was not familiar with him. But Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded: "Okay, Director Duan, Xie Cheng is right, we are from the same courtyard. His father and I have been friends for decades, and I will definitely take good care of him in the future."

Then he called out to Jia Dongxu, "Dongxu, don't just stand there. Take Jiecheng over there to get familiar with the place and sort out the parts so that it will be easier for us to work later."

When Hou Liqiu returned to the office, he received a call from home. He learned that Yang Chong had sent two rabbits to his home, and a smile appeared on his face.

This Yang Chong is really good at handling things. It seems that recruiting him into the factory was a good move. He might be able to help me a lot in the future.

Thinking happily in his heart, he picked up the phone casually: "Hello, Lao Liu, this is Lao Hou."

Liu Laoben on the other end of the phone immediately started yelling, "Hou Likui, when are you going to treat us? It's not right for you not to treat us now that you've been promoted to a full-time officer."

Hou Likui said with a smile: "I'll treat you, of course I'll treat you, I can't not invite anyone else, what's the relationship between us?"

Liu Laoben was satisfied: "That's good enough." He lowered his voice and said: "You got a great bargain this time. You snatched the position of section chief from Zhou Chi. Deputy Director Li must be furious. You are lucky to meet Yang Chong, a precious gem. It will be difficult for you not to get promoted."

Hou Likui said, "Old Liu, don't just blame me. I'm not the only one who got the benefit. Didn't Director Yang also praise your purchasing department at the meeting? After these two pork dinners, the workers' enthusiasm has suddenly changed. Director Yang even said that he would give you a bonus."

Liu Laoben laughed and said, "That's true. We both benefited from following this kid Yang Chong."

Hou Likui said, "By the way, I wonder how Yang Chong's work has been these past two days. Has he gained anything in a day?"

Liu Laoben nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, of course. Although they are not as conspicuous as the two big wild boars, they also bring back some rabbits and pheasants every day. With these game, at least I don't have to be scolded."

Hou Likui breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, this shows that this kid is really capable and can hunt wild game in the mountains. If it's really like what those people said, that he was just lucky and picked up two big wild boars, and he won't be able to hunt anything else in the future, then I'm in trouble."

Liu Laoben said, "Looks like there's nothing to worry about. Yang Chong brought a big bag today. Judging from the momentum, our canteen can guarantee a meat dish every day."

Hou Likui said, "Yang Chong has really helped you a lot, Old Liu, so shouldn't you show some appreciation? Give him a higher rank?"

Liu Laoben scratched his head and said, "Old Hou, he has only been in the factory for two or three days, and you asked me to give him a promotion. How can I tell others about this?"

Hou Likui said: "That's not easy, just tell him directly, if you have the ability to get so much meat, I will also upgrade you!"

Liu Laoben laughed dumbly: "That's a confident statement. Those guys will definitely have nothing to say. But let's wait a few days. Didn't he promise to catch two or three wild boars a month? It won't be too late to ask after he delivers on his promise. By then, I guarantee no one will say a word against it."

Chapter 58 I Bought This House

It didn't take Yang Chong more than a few days to make Hou Liqiu and Liu Laoben feel completely at ease.

A week later, he pulled a wild boar weighing several hundred kilograms to the factory canteen, which reassured Hou Liqiu and he also received more than 200 yuan in meat money from the Finance Department.

The first thing he did was to find Aunt Li from the street neighborhood committee.

Last time, Yang Chong ate a rabbit. Aunt Li smiled when she saw him from a distance: "Hey, isn't this Chongzi? Why are you free today? Come to my place when you have time?"

Yang Chong smiled and said, "Look at what you said. Can't you come to see me if you have nothing to do? I've wanted to see you for a long time, but I usually have to go out to purchase goods for the factory, so I don't have time. So, today..."

After saying this, he looked around to see if there was anyone around, put a bag on his back in front of Aunt Li's table, and said in a low voice, "We shot a few more pheasants today, so I thought I'd give you one to try."

When Aunt Li heard it was a pheasant, her face turned red with excitement.

Nowadays, not to mention pheasants, even domestic chickens are hard to buy. You have to pay a high price at the pigeon market, and you may not even be able to buy one.

For things like pheasants, people would secretly take them to the pigeon market and sell them for a high price.

But Yang Chong actually took the initiative to send her one.

Aunt Li was happy but a little uneasy: "This, Chongzi, this is not good. It's not easy for you to kill a pheasant. You should hand it over to the factory. You can also earn a few more dollars."

Yang Chong said, "Look at what you said. Aunt Li, you are always so kind to me and take care of me. Isn't it okay for me to bring you a pheasant? Don't worry, I have paid everything to the factory. This is just for you and no one knows about it."

Aunt Li was relieved: "Then I will accept it." She quickly took the pheasant to the kitchen at the back and put it away. She came back and asked Yang Chong: "By the way, Chongzi, do you have anything else to ask me today? If you have something, just tell me. I will definitely help you if I can."

Yang Chong was not polite: "Okay, Auntie, I won't beat around the bush. This is what I mean. As you know, my sister has been living with us for a while since she came from my hometown. But it's not convenient for a long time, so I thought about whether I could buy the vacant room in our yard for her to live in. Auntie, do you think it's okay?"

Aunt Li said: "Of course it can be done. You two just got married and need to be intimate. Xiaojuan is not young anymore. It is not appropriate for you to live together. But Auntie has to say it first. We are close, but this is a public matter..."

Yang Chong said immediately, "Don't worry, Auntie. I know how much money should be paid. I will not take advantage of the public, nor will I make things difficult for you and let others talk about your flowers."

Aunt Li said, "Look at this kid, he's sensible. To tell you the truth, there are several families eyeing this house in your yard, like Old Yan, the Jia family, and Liu Haizhong, they all want to buy it and live in it themselves. But why haven't they taken action? The price of this house was a bit high at first, 380 yuan. If you add a little more, you can buy two or three houses outside, so they all think it's a loss and no one has taken action."

"Chongzi, although I think you are a sincere and kind boy and you can get along well with me, I really can't do anything about this public matter..." Aunt Li said apologetically.

Before she could finish, Yang Chong interrupted her and said, "Three hundred and eighty yuan, okay? I'll buy it." As he said that, he took out a stack of black coins from his pocket, counted out thirty-eight and placed them in front of Aunt Li.

He had just sold a big wild boar, and combined with the rabbits, pheasants and other things he sold every day, it was not difficult for him to get 380 yuan.

Aunt Li was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Child, don't you think about this? The price of this house is really a bit high, and it's a bit of a loss."

Yang Chong smiled and said, "Aunt Li, it's okay. Although the price of this house is a bit high, it's close to my home. My sister is a girl, and I don't feel safe if she lives far away. I want peace of mind by paying a higher price. Besides, if the price wasn't high, I wouldn't have gotten this house, right?"

Aunt Li nodded and said, "That makes sense. I'll keep the money and process the formalities for you now."

As he said this, he collected the money, issued a document to sell the house to Yang Chong, and stamped it with a big red stamp from the street.

"Okay, Auntie, thank you. Go ahead and do your work. I have to go back and clean up the house. I'll try to get it ready as early as possible so my sister can move in."

After getting the documents, Yang Chong didn't stay any longer. He took the key and left.

He did not go back to the courtyard directly, but turned around and went to the overpass to find two masons.

When they returned to the courtyard, the people there were filled with curiosity when they saw Yang Chong coming back with two workers.

Yang Xiaojuan also asked curiously: "Brother, why are you back? Who are these two uncles...?"

Yang Chong said, "Oh, this is the master who came to clean up our house."

Yang Xiaojuan was stunned: "Clean up the house? What's the point of cleaning up the house?"

Yang Chong shook his head: "It's not about cleaning up these two rooms, it's about cleaning up that one."

As he said this, he brought the two workers to the small house on the north side, took out the key and opened the iron lock on the door.

Everyone in the yard was staring at him at this moment, and when they saw him open the door of the empty house, they were all stunned.

An old lady came over quickly and said, "Chongzi, please don't be angry when I ask you something."

Although Yang Chong hated Yi Zhonghai, he was still very polite to Auntie, so he nodded and said, "It's okay, Auntie, just say whatever you want to say."

An old lady said carefully: "Chongzi, although this room has been empty, it belongs to the street. It would be bad if the street knew about it if you opened it privately."

Jia Zhang, who was far away, couldn't help herself any longer. "Auntie, why are you talking so much nonsense to him? Why don't you just notify the street office? He has privately destroyed public property on the street. Let the police arrest him!"

Aunt Wang just came out of the house and hurried over to pull Yang Chong and said, "Chongzi, don't do anything rash. The houses on the street cannot be touched."

Yang Xiaojuan also hurried over.

Yang Chong smiled and said, "Aunt Wang, Auntie, I didn't open the street house privately. This house is now mine."