Siheyuan: God rewards hard work and makes life better

Along the way, Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu's faces were full of anxiety and fear, and they prayed that their men (sons) were safe.

When they arrived at the door of the operating room, they saw Yi Zhonghai sitting on the ground in a daze, but there was no sign of Jia Dongxu.

"Uncle, how is Dongxu?" Qin Huairu asked with a trembling voice, somewhat anxiously.

"Dongxu is still in there, let's wait until the doctor comes out."

As they were talking, the door of the operating room was pushed open, and several people immediately surrounded it.

"Doctor, how is my son?"

The doctor shook his head and said regretfully: "I'm sorry, we have tried our best. Please accept my condolences!"

Jia Zhang staggered, unable to believe what she had just heard. She lost her husband at an early age, and now she lost her son. Why did God treat her like this?

"Old Jia! Woo woo woo!"

Qin Huairu felt like she was struck by lightning. Tears immediately flowed down her face and she felt as if the sky was falling.

Banggeng only knew that something had happened to his father, but he didn't understand what the doctor said at all. When he saw his mother crying, he started crying too.

Yi Zhonghai couldn't stand the blow, his legs softened and he sat down on the ground. The person he had worked so hard to cultivate for many years was gone, so what should he do in the future?

The workshop director was very disappointed. Now the person was gone. This was a serious matter, so he hurried back to the factory to report the situation.

The doctor took a deep breath and left. He had seen this too many times and was numb to it.

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Chapter 73 Follow-up

After Jia Zhang realized what was happening, she grabbed Yi Zhonghai and demanded to know the cause of her son's death.

Yi Zhonghai was also dizzy at this time and could only wait for the investigation report of the accident.

Jia Zhang didn't target him. She just sat down on the ground and shouted at Old Jia, asking why he didn't take her away with him.

Then, several people carried Jia Dongxu's body back to the courtyard in a daze.

When the neighbors saw this, they were a little bit in disbelief. He was fine when he went out in the morning, so how could he be gone now?

Everyone looked at the Jia family with sympathy. The food ration had just been reduced, and the pillar of the Jia family was gone. It was hard to say what the future would hold!

Looking at Qin Huairu, who was dazed and crying, everyone felt bad and started to comfort her.

"Huai Ru, we have to look forward. You have to cheer up. The children still need you."

"Yeah, things will get better."

Some sentimental women started crying as they spoke.

Qin Huairu turned a deaf ear to everyone's advice. Not only was she sad about the man's departure, but she was also confused about her future life.

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On the other hand, after returning to the factory, the workshop director immediately reported the matter to the factory leaders.

Director Yang heard about the incident shortly after it happened. Now that he heard that the person was dead, he was even more furious.

After reprimanding the workshop director, he asked the security department to launch an investigation into the accident.

The news that someone had died in the factory soon spread completely.

Pei Guang stayed in the office all afternoon. If he hadn't met Liu Guangtian after get off work, he would still be kept in the dark.

No way! Normally, Jia Dongxu's accident happened in 62, but this happened three years earlier.

What about Xiao Huaihua? I haven't heard that Qin Huairu is pregnant. Could she have just died?

Forget it, it’s none of his business anyway, let him do whatever he wants.

As soon as I stepped into the front yard gate, I heard a series of ghostly howling sounds, and it was none other than Jia Zhang.

As I stepped into the central courtyard, I saw a group of people gathered at the gate of the Jia family, and Jia Zhang was sitting at the gate crying.

"Dongxu, how can you be so cruel? How will mom live if you leave?"

"Woo woo woo! Old Jia, why did you take Dongxu away? Why not take me with you?"

After hearing this, the neighbors were worried that she would be depressed. Even a few aunts who were not on good terms with Jia Zhang started to persuade her.

Pei Guang didn't want to get involved in this matter and went straight home.

Pei Liyun looked at the lunch box her brother brought back, which contained scrambled eggs with green peppers, four-happiness meatballs, and a few steamed buns. The quality of the food was no worse than before.

She didn't mean to ask more questions. Her brother always found a way to get delicious food, and she just enjoyed it with him.

The brother and sister were eating when there was a knock on the door. When they opened it, they saw it was Pei Zhenrong.

"Uncle, why are you here?"

Pei Zhenrong smiled and said, "There is a shortage of food everywhere now. I came to see how you two are doing."

Thanks to the 500 kilograms of food he bought last time, his family's situation is pretty good and he doesn't have to worry about going hungry in the short term.

Although he knew that his nephew was better prepared than him, he still couldn't help but come over to take a look.

After entering the house, Pei Zhenrong looked at the dishes on the table and realized that his worries were unnecessary. His nephew was more capable than he had imagined.

Come to think of it, it's impossible for a chef to let himself starve.

He still warned, "Xiao Guang, there are many people in the courtyard, so you have to consider everyone's feelings when cooking during this emergency."

Pei Guang naturally understood what he meant. The supply of pork has been tight recently, and each person is issued three meat coupons per month (one each for the first, middle and last ten days of the month), totaling 3 taels per month, which is a lot less than the previous half a catty.

The amount of rapeseed oil has been reduced from 4 liang per person per month to 3 liang. As for how it will be adjusted in the future, it depends on changes in supply relations.

According to his memory, the difficult times became more difficult year by year.

Pei Zhenrong pulled Pei Guang aside and asked in a low voice: "Xiao Guang, have you heard how long the food shortage will last? I'm worried that there won't be enough food at home."

Although I had received the news before, I still couldn't help feeling a little panicked when the food crisis really came.

Moreover, this time the ration has been reduced by 30%. If we are not prepared in advance, the whole family will have to go hungry.

But if the crisis lasts too long, there will inevitably come a day when I hope to get useful information from my nephew.

Pei Guang comforted him: "Uncle, you have to believe in the country's ability. Everything will pass. We are already much better than ordinary people."

Of course he couldn't say it directly. If he had known that the food crisis would last for three years, his uncle's hair would have turned white with worry.

Since fate cannot be resisted, we might as well enjoy the present moment.

Pei Zhenrong nodded. Perhaps everything would return to its original point in a few months, and he was a little too nervous.

"Uncle, you probably haven't eaten yet, why don't you stay and have something to eat?"

Pei Zhenrong waved his hand, "No, your aunt has already prepared the meal, I'm going back now."

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At night, the Jia family set up a mourning hall at home.

Everyone heard that Jia Dongxu's funeral was not going to be a grand ceremony, so relatives and friends were informed and no one had to come. If you think about it, it's understandable. In this case, it's better to save as much as possible.

For the next two days, the yard was not peaceful, with Jia Zhang's crying and wailing being heard from time to time.

At first, everyone felt sorry for the Jia family. If they quarreled too much, it would inevitably make people annoyed. But it was difficult for everyone to say anything. Everyone has their own problems.

On the morning of the third day, with the help of the neighbors, Jia Dongxu was finally sent away.

No funeral banquet was prepared during this period. Everyone understood the situation and did not express their complaints.

That afternoon, the police station and the steel mill sent people to report on the investigation of Jia Dongxu's accident.

The situation was not complicated. After checking the scene and combining it with other people's testimonies, it was directly determined that this was an accident.

Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu were heartbroken when they found out, and Jia Zhang even clamored for compensation from the factory.

The person sent by the factory was Li Huaide. He said calmly, "Comrade, I am the deputy director of the steel rolling mill. My name is Li Huaide."

"The steel mill will be fully responsible for this accident, and the corresponding compensation will be made according to the procedures. We will definitely give your family a satisfactory explanation."

When Jia Zhang heard that he was the deputy factory director, her voice weakened a bit and she pleaded, "Leader, we are an orphan and a widow with no income. You have to help us think of a solution."

Li Huaide comforted him, "You don't need to worry about this. According to the regulations, your family can arrange someone to take over Jia Dongxu's position, and there will be a pension paid."

Jia Zhang's face was filled with joy. Although she had learned about the general situation from Yi Zhonghai before, she finally felt relieved when she heard the leader's assurance in person.

She had been so worried that she couldn't sleep these days, but now she finally heard good news.

There was also some light in Qin Huairu's eyes. The Jia family had jobs, and with the pension, they could make ends meet.

The two of them quickly expressed their gratitude to Li Huaide.

Only then did Li Huaide realize that the widow in front of him was actually a great beauty, and his heart couldn't help but become restless.

Her snow-white skin and the tears in her eyes made him want to hold her in his arms and comfort her.

When I think about the situation of the Jia family, there is an 80% chance that this pretty widow will be the one to take over the factory. There will be plenty of opportunities to get close to her in the future.

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Chapter 74 Everyone has their own plans

After Li Huaide left, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went into the house to discuss.

"Huai Ru, Mom is old now, so you have to take over."

Jia Zhang stared into Qin Huairu's eyes as she spoke. She needed to confirm her daughter-in-law's current attitude. Her son was gone. If her daughter-in-law had second thoughts, the Jia family would be completely broken up.

Little did she know that Qin Huairu had already made up her mind. She still remembered vividly how good the man had been to her when he was alive, and she was determined to keep the home for him.

"Mom, I will work hard and protect this family for Dongxu."

Jia Zhang felt relieved. Her daughter-in-law was a good one, but it was a pity that she was so young and pretty that she would inevitably be coveted by others.

Back then, she was a beauty in the village and many men came to propose marriage to her, but she was the only one picked by Lao Jia.

When Lao Jia just left, those stinky men were always flirting with her and trying to take advantage of her in various ways. Fortunately, her son had grown up and could take over by then, otherwise... she didn't dare to think about the consequences.

But now that my daughter-in-law has taken over the factory, the situation is different. If she is seduced by someone, or someone dies, then...

Hiss! No, just in case, this ring must be put on her.

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After get off work, Yi Zhonghai walked on the road with heavy steps. His eyes had lost their former luster, and became dull and erratic.

He was heartbroken by the departure of his apprentice. The person he had worked hard to cultivate for his retirement was suddenly gone, and all was in vain in the end.

What to do in the future?

No, we have to choose another person.

The people in the compound appeared in his mind one by one, and he finally decided on three candidates: Sha Zhu, Sun Dahu, and Pei Guang.

Then he excluded Pei Guang as well because he was too smart and had become a leader, and he couldn't control such a person.

Sun Dahu does not work in the steel rolling mill and is still an apprentice. We don’t know what his talents are, so we consider him as a backup candidate first.

Sha Zhu is a suitable candidate. He has no elders at home and has a cooking skill. The cook will not starve to death in times of famine, and he will take care of him in his old age without worrying about food.

Moreover, he has an impulsive personality and a simple mind, so he is easy to control.

Thinking of this, his mind suddenly became clear and all his worries disappeared.

As soon as he returned to the yard, he frowned again when he saw the two people standing at the door.

"Uncle is back. I have something to consult you about." Qin Huairu said with a smile.

"Come inside and talk!"

After the three of them entered the room and sat down, Qin Huairu told them about Li Huaide's visit in the afternoon. She emphasized the issue of succession and asked him to give his opinion.

Yi Zhonghai had anticipated this and said, "Huai Ru is a woman and doesn't have much strength. If possible, it would be better for her to be transferred to the kitchen."

"But I guess the place is already full, so if nothing unexpected happens, we'll have to come to the workshop in the end."

After hearing the situation, Jia Zhang hurriedly said, "Old Yi, why don't you let Huairu worship you as her master? With your guidance, Huairu will improve faster."

She knew that Yi Zhonghai was an eighth-level fitter. With his care, others would be more cautious and would not dare to bully others.

After hearing this, Qin Huairu guessed what her mother-in-law was thinking, and her eyes lit up. After all, she had not eaten rice in vain for so many years.