Siheyuan: Security Chief, suppressing the whole courtyard

Li Huaide laughed out loud.

Especially when compared with Liang Ladi and Nan Yi, Cui Dake stands out. He looks like a man who knows how to deal with things and is a smart guy.

He thought to himself, no wonder Brother Li chose him. You have to know that Cui Dake had always been living in the countryside, and it was extremely difficult for him to have such a performance.

At least he is not stage-frightened in front of his leader and his polite words are acceptable. With a little training and guidance in the future, he will be a good hand.

After everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, Director Yang said, "Engineer Li, they haven't completed the formalities yet, so they can't come to work in the factory for the time being. But their accommodation has been decided. I've informed the street office and the relevant departments, and they will all live in your compound."

"Yes." Li Meng nodded and said to Zhang Chunmei who came with him, "Wife, please take Master Nan Yi and the others back to the compound first. I have something else to do and will be back a little later."

Since Li Meng has returned to Sijiu City, he must report to the big boss on the first day after his return. After all, he must still be thinking about the ginseng, even though Li Meng will not give him the magic medicine at all.

But I have to go this time, otherwise wouldn’t it seem like I don’t respect my leadership?

"Okay." Zhang Chunmei nodded: "Master Liang, please follow me."

Several people left one after another.

Only Li Meng, Director Yang and Deputy Director Li were left in the office.

Li Huaide said, "By the way, Brother Li, did you bring back any local specialties from your trip to the Northeast?"

This is meaningful.

What I was asking about was the wild ginseng that the big boss wanted.

Li Meng smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No, I was so focused on my work that I forgot to bring you some Northeastern specialties. I'm so sorry."

"Oh, it's okay, I just asked casually..."

After a few casual greetings, Li Meng said goodbye and left.

Li Huaide followed him out and whispered, "Brother, did you fail to buy the ginseng that the leader wanted last time?"

"Yeah." Li Meng nodded: "I also asked the leaders of various factories, and there are people selling ginseng. They also introduced me to a few ginseng collectors, but I didn't see any of the kind I saw last time..."

Li Meng did do this, but not completely.

"Oh, my boss was talking to me about this a while ago. Looks like my excitement is in vain."

"That can't be helped. It's not that I didn't try my best, but it's just that kind of thing, you can't ask for it by chance."

"Brother, you are right. That kind of... is indeed hard to come by. How about, brother, come with me to the leader now?"

"Yeah, I was planning to go too."

......

The other end.

Zhang Chunmei led the three people towards the street office.

Along the way, the three of them were looking around. Cui Dake found everything new and sighed with admiration. He was even more happy that he had become a city dweller.

As for Nan Yi, he was a man who cared about his reputation. He was afraid that Zhang Chunmei and others would think he was worldly-wise, so he always maintained a cold expression.

Liang Ladi's children were happy and laughed non-stop.

Chapter 145 A New Resident Arrives in the Compound

"This city is great." Cui Dake smacked his lips and said, "The clothes and styles here are all different. Compared to us, we are all so rustic..."

“Hey, hey, hey? Who are you talking about?” Nan Yi rolled his eyes: “You are the ones who are unsophisticated. See? This outfit of mine was made in the provincial capital!”

"Well, we are all unsophisticated, but you are the only one who is fashionable, okay?" Cui Dake also rolled his eyes: "Why are you so proud? The son of a wealthy family..."

"What did you say?!"

"nothing."

Cui Dake thought to himself, I just arrived in the city and haven’t gotten my feet firmly on the ground yet, just wait for me to get steady and I’ll see how I’ll deal with you, you lousy cook!

"Mom, candied haws!" Xiu'er had been waiting for the man selling candied haws, and her mouth was watering.

Damao also swallowed his saliva, held his sister's hand and said, "Xiu'er, we just arrived in the city, and we have a lot of places to spend money. Be obedient and don't eat it. Besides, didn't mom say that eating too much sweet food is bad for your teeth?"

"Oh..." Xiu'er pouted, but didn't ask for anything else.

Ermao and Sanmao swallowed their saliva and consoled themselves by saying, "Yes, sweet food is bad for teeth. I won't eat it. I won't eat it..."

Looking at those pitiful and sensible children, Liang Ladi couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

Nan Yi also felt compassion: "Look at how greedy the kids are. It's just a few strings of candied haws. Uncle will treat you to a meal! Boss, give me four strings of candied haws!"

He has no interest in Liang Ladi. It is impossible for Nan Yi to fall in love with a widow with four children now.

It was just an outburst of pure kindness, as I couldn't bear to see the suffering in the world.

Liang Ladi said gratefully: "Thank you, Master Nan Yi, but no matter how poor my family is, we can still afford the candied haws. Boss, how much is it?"

Liang Ladi searched her pockets.

She is also a strong-willed person. Mr. Li’s wife is right next to her, and she can’t let others see and laugh at her.

"Mom, don't spend money. I don't want to eat." Xiu'er said, pulling her sleeve.

"Yes, mom, we don't want to eat this. It's not good for our teeth. Let's go."

"Let's go, mom. Let's go."

The four children grabbed Liang Ladi's clothes and dragged her away.

Zhang Chunmei felt uncomfortable watching this.

"These children are so sensible. Master Liang is so lucky. The children are so sensible at such a young age. If they were the children of the Jia family, they would probably throw a tantrum and cry if I didn't buy them..."

Sighing, Zhang Chunmei handed over the money: "Give me four strings of candied haws."

After buying the candied haws, Zhang Chunmei went up and gave one to each of the four children.

The four children, holding candied haws in their hands, swallowed their saliva and looked at Liang Ladi.

"Oh, Chunmei, look at this. Mr. Li has been very kind to us, and he has made you spend money. I am so sorry. I will give you the money."

"No need, Master Liang." Zhang Chunmei stopped him and said with a smile, "I like these kids. What's the point of treating them to a string of candied haws?"

"What are you still standing there for?" Liang Ladi said to the children, "What should you say when someone gives you something?"

"Thank you Aunt Zhang."

"Thank you Aunt Zhang."

Several children said thank you in baby voices.

"Haha, you're so good. Come eat quickly."

"Aunt Zhang, you eat first."

"Auntie doesn't like to eat this."

"Then, Mom, take a bite."

"Haha, okay, Mom will take a bite..."

"Uncle Nan Yi, you eat too."

"I don't eat this kid's food, you eat it."

"Uncle Cui, take a bite too."

"okay."

Cui Dake took a bite and felt very fond of these children.

Due to the timing of Li Meng's visit to the machine repair factory, Cui Dake did not have time to have a conflict with Liang Ladi.

So now Cui Dake no longer dislikes Liang Ladi, let alone her sensible children.

The few of them chatted and laughed along the way, and soon arrived at the street office.

Li Meng is a famous celebrity now.

Everyone also knew that Zhang Chunmei was on both sides of the group.

When the staff of the street office saw Zhang Chunmei coming, they greeted her warmly and even let her cut in line.

However, Zhang Chunmei was afraid of bringing discredit to her husband, so she insisted on queuing normally.

When it was their turn, they told the situation. Since Director Yang of the steel mill had already made arrangements in advance, things went very smoothly.

Cui Dake and others registered, and soon after, Secretary Zhou returned to the compound with a few others.

......

The other end.

Li Meng and Li Huaide came to the leader's house together.

After some greetings, he felt very sorry to learn that Li Meng had not found the same ginseng as last time.

"Well, whatever, I was lucky enough to eat that divine thing once and save my life. How dare I ask for more..."

"A leader is a leader." Li Meng praised: "You are indeed a staunch materialist fighter. When you open your mouth, it's like a god. When you close your mouth, it's like good fortune. You are truly a role model for my generation to learn from."

"You little rascal! You deserve a beating!" The leader scolded him with a smile and hit him on the shoulder.

When the two of them first met, Li Meng was still very reserved, and his words and actions were all in the book, but as time went on, Li Meng would joke with him from time to time.

Gradually, they became more and more disrespectful.

Because he knew too well that people like him, who were in high positions all year round and surrounded by "serious people", were too dull and boring. Li Meng gradually made himself play the role of a seasoning, which not only did not offend the leaders, but made them appreciate him more.

This is indeed the case, and the leader really likes Li Meng more and more.

"Hehe, just kidding...Boss, what about those things you gave me last time..."

"You can keep those things."

"Okay." Li Meng nodded: "It's a gift from an elder, I dare not refuse it, so I will accept it."

The leader gave him a lot of money last time, and also gave him a few small yellow croakers, which were very valuable.

"Oh, right, Xiao Li," the leader said, "I've seen your story in the newspaper. Wow, how did you kill 15 armed gangsters head-on? Come on, tell me the details."

Li Huaide also looked expectant.

This is what I heard in person, and it is definitely different from what I read in the newspaper.

"Yes, brother, tell me in detail!"

......

No. 95, Nanluogu Lane.

By the time Secretary Zhou and Zhang Chunmei arrived at the compound, it was already past the end of get off work time.

All the residents in the courtyard have returned.

The result was that the entire courtyard was in an uproar!

"What? Li Meng is back now?"

"It's only been a short while since you left, and you're back so soon..."

"Who are these three people?"

"They look like people from the countryside, except for the tall guy who has a different temperament."

"Secretary Zhou, Chunmei, who are these people?"

Chapter 146 Cui Dake is such a good person

In the courtyard, all the residents looked at Cui Dake, Nan Yi and others. Seeing them carrying large and small bags, they felt that something was not normal.

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "These are the employees who are about to join the steel mill. They have all been assigned to our compound."

"what?"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion in the courtyard.