Siheyuan: I am the seventh uncle of Banggen

"When Zhao Lan saw us scolding Tian Qiming, she told us that we couldn't quarrel because of the factory's rules. I asked her if it was against the rules for a grown man to gossip behind someone's back. Zhao Lan also said that after all, Lao Tian was the section chief, and it was wrong for us to scold him. I then told her that it would be right for me to go to Deputy Director Li and beat Tian Jiming to death. Does a high-ranking official mean he can do whatever he wants?" Zhang Cuihua took a sip of water.

Putting down the water cup, Zhang Cuihua continued, "Zhao Lan said again that you are swearing all the time and it is uncivilized. I told her that it is clean to say the dirty words out loud, but if we swallow them, our hearts will be dirty. Those who talk about people behind their backs and are two-faced are the dirty ones. Zhao Lan also said that suffering a loss is a blessing, and it is not okay to carry out work in this way. I asked her if she particularly likes to suffer a loss. If she likes, we can make you as blessed as the East Sea. She stopped talking," said Zhang Cuihua.

"Isn't this good? You confronted her. Why are you angry?" Zhang Dabao didn't understand why Zhang Cuihua was angry.

"That's the problem. She felt she was in the wrong and left, then went to complain to the factory director, saying we didn't listen to her. We were all relatives of her and we didn't obey her orders. She was waiting for us here. My cousin didn't say anything, but this woman is too cunning and too bad," Zhang Cuihua finished.

"What's there to be angry about? There are only a few of you in the Women's Federation now. She wanted to give you a warning, but it didn't work. She will definitely hold it in and behave herself for a while," Zhang Dabao advised Zhang Cuihua.

"Can she be honest if she wants to? She will endure it, but will I? It is said that if you endure for a while, the sea will be calm, and if you take a step back, the sky will be broad; but is it really like this? If you endure for a while, the more you think about it, the angrier you will be; if you take a step back, there will be a bottomless abyss. I can say bluntly that she can no longer work in the Women's Federation," said Zhang Cuihua.

"Think it over carefully before you do anything. Doesn't Brother Zhuzi have a lot of ideas? Ask her to give you some advice," Zhang Dabao suggested.

"What's the matter? Why do you need Zhuzi to intervene? Let her deal with the problem the day after tomorrow when she goes to work. I want to see how she convinces people with reason," Zhang Cuihua said with a smile.

"Convincing people with virtue and reason is ineffective when conflicts break out," Zhang Dabiao thought to himself. It seems that Zhang Cuihua should have a solution. Did her behavior undermine her section chief? So it is difficult for airborne soldiers to carry out their work without certain means.

Chapter 226 He Yuzhu's Opportunity for Advancement

The next day, He Yuzhu and Jia Dongxu got up at dawn and woke up Zhang Dabao. The three of them took the live fish, seasonings and tools to Chunfeng Hutong.

Some of the fish dishes on the two tables today are quite troublesome to prepare, so they must be prepared in advance. Fish balls are very troublesome to prepare, and all the bones must be removed. Grass carp is a fish with many random bones, so it can only be prepared by professional chef He Yuzhu.

Jia Dongxu couldn't sit idle either. He killed fish, processed fish offal, kneaded dough, and steamed buns. After He Yuzhu dealt with the fish bones, he hammered the fish meat.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Zhang Dabao returned to Yard 95 and brought all the women including Zhang Cuihua over. Huang Xinsheng and Xu Damao took the Liu brothers over on bicycles.

"Damn it, these two bastards are going to eat and drink again?" Liu Haizhong was so angry that he was shaking when he saw his two sons walking away with Huang Xinsheng and Xu Damao, talking and laughing.

"Old Liu, what are you looking at?" asked the second aunt.

"Look at those two beasts you gave birth to. They hang out with these messy people every day and don't know what's good for them at all," Liu Haizhong yelled at his wife.

The second aunt didn't dare to say anything back and could only go back into the house silently.

"Dad, how come Second Grandma gave birth to two animals?" Guo Xiaobao was Liu Haizhong's neighbor, so he naturally heard Liu Haizhong scolding his wife.

When Guo Kang heard his son's words, he just laughed and didn't know how to respond. He thought, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu are beasts, and Liu Haizhong, you are their father, so are you a beast?

"Dad, don't laugh. You haven't told me yet?" Guo Xiaobao asked his father again.

"Second Aunt couldn't give birth to animals. She only gave birth to three sons. It was your Second Grandfather who scolded her," Guo Kang explained to his son.

Now the children in Yard 95 envy Banggeng the most because he can eat delicious food; but they also hate Banggeng very much because after he eats something delicious, he will tell everyone about it, making them, who are already hungry, even hungrier.

"Banggeng went to eat delicious food with his grandmother again," Niu Xiaozheng in the front yard said to Yan Jiedi.

"Who made Aunt Jia have a good brother? Your grandmother doesn't have such a good brother, and neither does your mother." Yan Jiedi looked at Banggeng enviously as he held Zhang Cuihua's hand and walked out of the yard.

"I don't even have a grandmother, Aunt Si Ni, don't you also have a seventh uncle?" Niu Xiaozheng asked.

"My seventh uncle's family can't even afford to eat. They're even poorer than mine. How can they give us good food?" Yan Jiedi said.

"When can I have a good meal again?" Niu Xiaozheng missed the time when he planted sweet potatoes for Zhang Dabao.

"Sweet potatoes will be ripe in autumn. If we help Brother Dabiao, we will definitely have enough to eat. He can hunt and fish, and he doesn't sell the fish. He eats them all himself. He will also give them to us when the time comes," Yan Jiedi said to Niu Xiaozheng.

"When will autumn come?" Now the two of them looked at the figure of Banggeng going away outside the yard, and were looking forward to the arrival of autumn very much.

After the people from No. 95 arrived, No. 10 Chunfeng Hutong became lively. Jingshu, who was very smart, ran around the yard with Xiaodang, and Qin Jingru had to follow Xiaodang all the time. Zhang Cuihua, Zhang Lianhua, Qin Huairu, Lou Xiaoe, and He Yushui wanted to help in the kitchen, but were driven out by He Yuzhu, so they sat aside and chatted.

After Xu Damao, Huang Xinsheng, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu arrived, He Yuzhu arranged for them to make fire, boil water and chop firewood.

At half past eleven, Director Shi Chulai arrived first, still carrying two bottles of wine in his hands. You Zhiyong brought a bundle of wine, Hu Kexue also brought two bottles of wine, and Zhang Weihua and the other two brought a box of wine.

Since it was a gathering of friends, there was only one theme, which was food tasting, so everyone ate happily and drank happily, and they enhanced their feelings and deepened their friendship.

Zhang Weihua and the other two were very busy, so they left after dinner. Shi Chulai also said he had something to talk about and left too.

After the meal, the others separated into two groups, men and women, and chatted with each other.

Zhang Dabao brought Hu Kexue and You Zhiyong into the house to talk.

"Brother Hu, I heard that the canteen's director of development is going to retire?" Zhang Dabia asked.

"You're going to retire in early July. Do you have any ideas?" As the personnel chief of the factory, Chief Hu is quite clear about these things. He Yuzhu has been an eighth-level chef for several years, specializing in cooking for the small canteen. It's normal for him to have some ideas.

"Can he do it?" Zhang Dabao asked again.

"At the moment, it should not be possible. Peng Yong from the third canteen has been the squad leader for ten years and is also a level seven chef. Xiao Linsheng from the second canteen is also a level seven chef. And Yang Yongbo from the second canteen has also been the squad leader for ten years. These people have more experience than Zhuzi," said Hu Kexue.

"Who is most likely to go?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"Is Zhuzi really interested? He has to do his job well, as it's a bit difficult. Peng Yong is the most likely candidate, as he is the first choice in terms of both experience and ability. Although Xiao Linsheng is a level 7 chef, he is old and has never been a team leader, so he is not suitable. The second choice is Yang Yongbo, who is also a level 8 chef. He has been a team leader in the factory since liberation, and is in his forties, which is a good time for him. He is a relative of Chief Liu from the Technical Department. Zhuzi is the third choice," Hu Kexue made an analysis.

"Thank you, Brother Hu. It seems quite difficult. These are just the people in the cafeteria, not to mention the staff in the factory," said Zhang Dabao.

"Da Biao, if Zhuzi really wants to be the deputy director, he must do his job well. You are a relative of Deputy Director Li, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage, because Deputy Director Li is now in charge of logistics, Deputy Director Chai has been transferred, and the new leader has not come yet. Without a good reason, it will be difficult for Deputy Director Li to talk, and he has to avoid suspicion to some extent," Hu Kexue explained again.

"By the way, now that Deputy Director Chai is gone, things are really going to be difficult to handle. Let's think about it again," Zhang Dabao said to Hu Kexue.

After chatting for a while, You Zhiyong and Hu Kexue also said goodbye.

Jia Dongxu and He Yuzhu distributed the remaining dishes to everyone, and everyone returned to Courtyard 95.

In the evening, Zhang Dabao told He Yuzhu about Hu Kexue's analysis.

"Da Biao, with first-hand information, things will be easier. You don't have to interfere in this matter, we can do it ourselves." He Yuzhu is very confident now.

Zhang Dabiao agreed with a smile. He knew that He Yuzhu was talented and had been pretending to be stupid before. Now He Yuzhu had found a father, had a wife, and was about to get married. He had a lot of relatives in the courtyard and didn't have to worry about being bullied. So there was no need to continue pretending.

Today is another good day, and it is time to play cards with Lou Xiao'e. However, due to the hot weather, Lou Xiao'e couldn't stand it after one round, so Zhang Dabao didn't have a good time today. So Zhang Dabao planned to go to the Yu sisters to play Landlord tomorrow.

Chapter 227: Women's Federation takes on another mission

Today is Monday. Section Chief Zhao Lan of the Women's Federation asked Secretary Wang Fang, "Wang Fang, are there any tasks that have not been completed?"

"Chief Zhao, there is a task that we don't have a good solution for right now. It's about Hong Yongfa and his wife from Workshop 5. Hong Yongfa and his wife have three daughters and they have a very good relationship. But Hong Yongfa's mother makes trouble at home every day and wants her son and daughter-in-law to divorce because Hong Yongfa has only one brother and his mother feels that he can't live without a boy," said Wang Fang.

"What's so difficult about this task?" Zhao Lan didn't understand.

"It's not easy to work with Hong Yongfa's mother. People in the factory have advised her many times, but she just won't listen. Can Hong Yongfa really be forced to divorce just because of her?" Wang Fang also had some opinions about the new section chief. It would be better for him to keep silent than to criticize his subordinates and help others.

"Explain the policy to her mother and then scare her a little," said Zhao Lan.

"Her mother won't listen to anything and isn't afraid of being frightened," said Wang Fang.

"Is it because you didn't explain the policy clearly?" Zhao Lan's words made everyone else in the office unhappy.

"Chief Zhao, we have not been to school for many days, and our understanding of the policy is far worse than yours. Why don't you explain it to Hong Yongfa's mother in person so that we can all learn from her," Liu Mei said in a sarcastic tone.

"Sister Liu, you are not making things difficult for others. Some people are just bullies at home. I don't think it will work if they really go out to do something," Qian Ying said.

"Can such a person be a leader? It's not okay to just talk the talk and pretend to be cool every day," Zhang Cuihua said as she put down her water cup.

"Don't talk nonsense, can Section Chief Zhao not go?" Kang Qingquan said.

After a few words, the four people took Zhao Lan to their side. It seemed that she had no choice but to go, so Zhao Lan decided to meet the old lady.

"Let's go together," Zhao Lan said as she stood up and walked out.

Zhao Lan walked in front, and Zhang Cuihua and four others followed behind. Soon they arrived at Hong Yongfa's home. They also lived in a large courtyard, and the Hong family lived in the east wing of the front yard.

At this time, Hong Yongfa and his wife both went to work and were not at home. Their three children were also at school, so there was only an old lady at home.

"Hello, old lady. We are from the Women's Federation of the steel rolling mill..." Zhao Lan went straight to the point and introduced herself.

"Someone from the factory is here, leaders, you are here, I can't live anymore." Old Mrs. Hong sat down at the door, slapped the ground with her hands, and cried loudly.

Hearing Mrs. Hong's crying, the neighbors in the yard also came out to watch the fun.

Zhao Lan was sent from the ministry, and she was young. She had never experienced this kind of situation before. She looked at Zhang Cuihua and the others, wanting to see what they could do. Their eyes were fixed on Old Lady Hong, and when she looked over, they actually smiled. This made Zhao Lan very angry.

"Stop crying. Tell me why you can't live." Zhao Lan was now in a dilemma and had no choice but to bite the bullet and solve the problem.

"Leader, the vixen in my family has bewitched my son, who is a chicken that can't lay eggs. I only have one son, Yongfa, and she gave birth to three money-losing sons. She doesn't even have a grandson. Doesn't this mean that the Hong family is extinct? How can I survive?" Old Mrs. Hong cried and slapped the ground with her hands rhythmically.

Zhang Cuihua and Liu Mei were evaluating Old Lady Hong's behavior. Zhang Cuihua said to Liu Mei, "Look at Old Lady Hong. She didn't have a single tear. I tried hard four or five times but no tears came out. She didn't even wipe the grease from her lips. She didn't do her homework well."

"You slapped the ground with both hands, but there was not even a mark of dirt. Are you still afraid of getting your hands dirty? Your performance is very bad," Liu Mei also said.

"Isn't it? People like this are not worthy of being in Hongxing Street," Zhang Cuihua looked at Old Lady Hong with contempt and said to Liu Mei.

"Although this performance has some flaws, it's not so bad, right?" Liu Mei asked in surprise.

"It was a terrible performance. If I had hugged that woman's legs earlier and rubbed her pants with my big snot, she would have been disgusted and left," said Zhang Cuihua.

"How do we solve this problem?" Liu Mei asked Zhang Cuihua.

"This is easy. Just ask her a few random questions, lead her to say something wrong, and then beat her up. Then talk about it later. Isn't it better than the current situation? What a jerk." Zhang Cuihua said to Zhao Lan.

Zhao Lan had no means to deal with the shrew. She wanted to reason with her, but she didn't even give her a chance to speak. She could only follow her lead.

"Mrs. Hong, I have already investigated the situation of your family. Your behavior is suspected of being illegal." Zhao Lan saw that she couldn't reason with her, so she wanted to scare her.

"I broke the law? Just shoot me. I don't want to live anymore. My dear neighbors, the leaders of the steel mill are going to shoot me. Come and bear witness for me. Wait for Yongfa to come back and tell him." When Mrs. Hong heard what Zhao Lan said, she shouted even louder and stood up, hitting Zhao Lan with her head.

"Stop!" Zhao Lan was angry.

Her words had no deterrent effect on Old Lady Hong. She continued to touch her body, so Zhao Lan kept backing away.

As Zhao Lan was retreating, she was tripped by a piece of wood and fell down.

"How dare you beat up a factory cadre?" Zhang Cuihua saw Zhao Lan fall, winked at Qian Ying and the other two, and rushed towards Old Lady Hong.

Old lady Hong's fighting ability was far inferior to Zhang Cuihua's. She was thrown to the ground by Zhang Cuihua after being grabbed by her hair. When Qian Ying and others rushed over, Zhang Cuihua had already slapped her four times. Qian Ying and Liu Mei also started to scratch her face, pinch her arms, and twist her thighs, making Old lady Hong scream. Kang Qingquan stood aside and watched the people in the yard. If anyone came forward, he would immediately stop them loudly and tell them that whoever helps Old lady Hong would be breaking the law.

Zhang Cuihua and two other people beat up Old Lady Hong. Zhang Cuihua signaled them to stop. "Don't you want to die? You can die now. Lao Kang, go to the factory and ask the security department to bring guns. There are gangsters attacking cadres of the steel rolling mill," Zhang Cuihua said to Old Lady Hong.

"I didn't mean it," Mrs. Hong explained quickly.

"You have forgotten what just happened. You are pushing your head forward more ferociously than a pig. We all saw it. Stop making excuses," said Zhang Cuihua.

"I really didn't mean it," Old Mrs. Hong wanted to explain.

"You don't have to explain, and we don't want to listen to it. The factory leader just explained the policy to you, did you listen? You're a vixen, a money-losing piece of shit, aren't you? Who will have children without girls? Now it's a new society, and your thinking hasn't changed at all. I think Hong Yongfa is not good at educating his family members, so let him come back first. Otherwise, you two can go back to your hometown," Zhang Cuihua continued.

Chapter 228: Section Chief Zhao's Ineffective Start