Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

make life difficult for!

Worried about this, afraid of that.

Sha Zhu's promise didn't make him relax; instead, it made him even more nervous.

Because there are more things worth calculating now.

Originally, he was just a simpleton, someone to care for in his old age and see to his death.

Now, they are a family, and even their 'grandchildren' have something to look forward to.

Yi Zhonghai's thoughts grew even heavier!

With that sudden sinking, he lost his composure.

Seeing that Shazhu was about to slip out of his control, he became even more confused.

The more chaotic and disruptive things become, the more mistakes are made.

And look what happened, she ruined herself!

"I agree," Aunt Liu was the first to agree.

"I agree too." Sha Zhu was the second, which put everyone in the courtyard at ease.

Even Sha Zhu isn't protecting him anymore, so what's there to think about?

Just raise your hand if you want to join the nation-building movement.

Didn't you see that Director Wang also agrees with Jianguo's statement?

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, remained quiet throughout.

This was quite different from his usual energetic and calculating manner.

Even his son, Yan Jiefang, asked curiously, "Dad, why don't you offer your opinion?"

Yan Bugui turned around and gave him a disdainful look: "With a brain like yours, fine, just stay put!"

Is he unwilling to express his opinion?

He didn't have time to learn his lesson, and the lesson he learned from Liu Haizhong was swallowed back.

Look at Liu Haizhong, standing next to Director Wang right now, looking so uneasy and pathetic.

People would believe he was the one who was called out today!

Even after he's like this, your dad still hasn't learned his lesson and insists on going up there to make himself disliked, only feeling satisfied after Director Wang scolds him a couple of times.

How cheap!

Yan Bugui realized at this point that Yang Jianguo was the only one whose words carried weight in the courtyard.

In everyone's hearts, they believe in him and respect him.

You can't fake this; you can tell the difference between the real and the fake at a glance.

Therefore, the position of "old man" will probably fall to him.

Fortunately, his family and he had a decent relationship.

We must continue to keep moving around and encourage Liberation to move forward more.

Yan Bugui thought to himself that he should give him a few more words of advice later.

By the way, I need to explain the rules to him clearly.

For example, last time he helped someone move an iron stove, he got a handful of melon seeds, and when he got home, he shared three with himself.

Yan Bugui was furious. This kid had dared to scheme against his father.

I, Yan Laokou, have spent my whole life calculating, how could I be pecked by a fledgling eagle like you?

If you're going to set rules, you have to make sure those rules are set properly for him.

The others also have to listen; if they get something, their families will have to take the lion's share.

They all rely on themselves to support themselves, so that their food, supplies, and clothing don't cost them anything?

Are you trying to settle scores with me?

Let's first calculate the money we've spent raising you and sending you to school over the years.

Old Yan was secretly pleased with himself. That's why they say: old ginger is spicier.

The vote in the courtyard was over, and it passed unanimously.

Yi Zhonghai was thus dismissed, losing his position as an old man in the courtyard.

It's empty now!

Liu Haizhong, who had been standing next to Director Wang for a long time, was now extremely anxious.

He was both hopeful and worried that she might have a problem with him.

If Yan Laosan were to sit in the position of an elder, where would I put my face?

Director Wang wasn't thinking about him or Uncle San at the moment.

Instead, he looked at Yi Zhonghai first and said, "Yi Zhonghai, you're not a big shot anymore. Find a seat and participate in the vote."

What vote? Naturally, it's the old man's choice.

He was just dismissed, and now he has to participate in a vote.

Yi Zhonghai wanted to leave, but he had set the rules himself. If he just walked away, wouldn't that be like slapping himself in the face?

So even if you're unwilling in your heart.

Yi Zhonghai moved to the side and sat on the platform in front of Sha Zhu's house.

"Alright, now we're going to elect a new Grandpa."

Director Wang continued to preside over today's meeting, giving no one else a chance to intervene.

She had absolutely no confidence in her second uncle's abilities or his intentions.

If I were to abandon him now, he could immediately elevate me to the status of a high-ranking official.

With such limited ambition, you still want to become an official or a leader?

“I choose Jianguo. I think Jianguo would do a better job as the eldest son than anyone else.”

It was Aunt Liu again who was the first to raise her hand and speak.

But her words offended someone.

Second Uncle Xu Damao, with two pairs of eyes and four bulges, just stared straight at her.

"I object," Xu Damao was the first to jump out in opposition.

What a joke! Let Yang Jianguo be the boss.

From now on, I'll have to avoid them whenever I see them.

Or should I just go up to him and call him "Grandpa?"

"I object too."

Liu Haizhong also expressed his opposition, saying that he had taken the position of an old man for himself.

If Yan Bugui were to step forward, and Director Wang were to support him...

Liu Haizhong was unwilling, but he accepted it anyway.

But you're just a young, inexperienced man. You've only been married a short time and haven't even had a child yet.

They want to be on equal footing with me, Liu Haizhong.

And you want to sit in the seat meant for an old man, and ride on my head?

Let me tell you—no way!

Chapter 114 Yang Jianguo: I object

Some people objected, which surprised Director Wang, but he also thought it was reasonable.

Even ten fingers fight each other; who can like everyone?

"Liu Haizhong, you are Uncle Er, so please state your reasons for objecting first." Director Wang turned his gaze to him.

Liu Haizhong was dumbfounded. Why did he still have to give reasons for his opposition?

My reasoning is that I want to be the boss, and I won't stand for some brat trying to ride roughshod over me.

Okay, but it can't say that!

Liu Haizhong was sitting on wax, stammering and unable to explain himself.

Seeing his timid and hesitant demeanor, Director Wang felt utterly exhausted.

Even if you don't like something, you should at least come up with a legitimate reason for making it up.

But you, on the other hand, don't even have the ability to make up a pretext.

With your attitude, how can you even dream of becoming an official?

Director Wang then turned his gaze to Xu Damao and asked, "And you?"

Xu Damao pointed at Yang Jianguo and said confidently, "He's too young. Can he handle things in the compound?"

Director Wang gave Xu Damao a meaningful look, then glanced at Liu Haizhong.

Hey ~

Director Wang looked at those present and asked again, "Does anyone else object?"

"I object," Yang Jianguo raised his hand.

When did he ever say he wanted to be the oldest man in the courtyard?

Oh, so you have nothing to do but deal with the trivial matters of the neighborhood all day long.

That's enough!

He's not that free, nor does he have the inclination.

This old man, let whoever wants to be him be it, just don't bother him.

"Jianguo, what are you saying?" Director Wang didn't know what to say.

The person involved stated that they had no interest.

He wants to offer his support, but there's nowhere for him to do so!

"Director Wang, I really don't have time."

Yang Jianguo spread his hands and smiled bitterly: "You have no idea how busy the factory is. When it gets busy, I can't even sit on the kang (a heated brick bed)."

"Not to mention dealing with things in the compound. You can't expect everyone to wait on me every time something happens, can you?"

"Besides, my life experience is really lacking!"

Yang Jianguo's words were reasonable and well-founded.

They neither exaggerated the facts nor made any excuses, so it's really hard to find fault with them.

Director Wang could also see that he wasn't focused on the matters in the courtyard.

He has something important on his mind!

"Since that's the case, let's choose someone else. Who else is there?"

Director Wang didn't put them in a difficult position and asked everyone to nominate another person.

We looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.

In truth, there are only a few families in charge of this courtyard.

Everyone else is a lone wolf; they're really not to be trifled with.

Ordinary people only care about having enough to eat, being warmly clothed, and being healthy and safe.

They avoid conflict and trouble, and don't want to offend anyone.

You could offend someone by nominating any of them.