The strong fisherman in the courtyard

Li Ming walked towards the front yard happily. This is basically the process every winter in the north. There is no collective purchase of winter vegetables this year, otherwise it would be more lively.

In these days, people in the city cannot do without coal for cooking and heating, especially in winter. Honeycomb coal is still a rare product, and most families use coal briquettes in stoves. In order to facilitate the public, the coal plant will send workers to deliver coal briquettes to residents' homes in winter. This will save the mess and congestion at the coal plant, which will be less efficient.

Outer courtyard, Yan family.

"We want it too! We can't live without coal briquettes in this cold winter! Just now my brother and I were discussing when to go to the street office!" Yan Xing handed Li Ming a cup of hot water and said with a smile.

The two brothers felt warm and grateful that Li Ming always thought of them.

"That's great. I'll ask my mom to report it to you. The earlier you write it, the earlier it can be delivered. This way you don't have to be crowded together and have trouble breathing." Li Ming took a sip of hot water and leaned against the iron stove happily.

In his hand was still a cigarette that Yan Wang had just handed to him, feeling very comfortable!

Look, isn't this a benefit for someone? Convenient, how convenient! If there is a purchase of winter vegetables this year, it must be the batch of quality that the Li family has set first. This is the benefit. It is good to practice in the public sector!

. . . . . .

At the end of the month, the third office of the purchasing department of the steel rolling mill.

After finishing their monthly tasks, Li Ming and his group would smoke in the office, waiting to leave after lunch. This was a comfortable time.

But, if some people are comfortable, then there must be others who are not comfortable, right?

Locksmith workshop.

Director Guo called Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai out with a dark face, but this time it had nothing to do with Yi Zhonghai. However, given the relationship between the two, Qin Huairu followed Yi Zhonghai, and he, Guo, had also received instructions from his superiors, so every time he could get as much connection with Yi Zhonghai as possible, he would definitely try his best.

Even if it doesn't cause any trouble to Yi Zhonghai, it's good to feel disgusted. At least it can let the superiors know when they need to know that it's not that Lao Guo has not done anything, but there has just been no suitable opportunity.

"Qin Huairu, do you know why I called you out?" Director Guo scolded with a dark face.

Qin Huairu's eyes were red, tears were already brewing in them, and she nodded, "I know, Director Guo, please give me another chance!"

Chapter 446 Qin Huairu gets beaten

Director Guo said indifferently, "Impossible, this is the rule of the steel mill. You, Qin Huairu, did not pass the internship period for the fitter position in the steel mill, so you must be transferred."

"You're still good enough, huh!"

"I'm just letting you know. Just get ready. I think someone will come to see you soon. Just go wherever you need to go then!"

Seeing Qin Huairu trying to reach out and grab him, Director Guo retreated in fear. He had been planning to disgust Yi Zhonghai, but damn, he had better run now! When this woman goes crazy, that thing is too deadly!

If this doesn’t go well, Qin Huairu will charge him with hooliganism and he won’t even have time to cry!

Director Guo turned around and left as if his butt was on fire, without any reluctance at all!

Qin Huairu turned to look at Yi Zhonghai, the pleading look in her eyes was beyond words.

Yi Zhonghai sighed and shook his head, "Huai Ru, your uncle Yi's words don't count. Let's wait for the steel mill to notify us."

Yi Zhonghai left after saying this. Even Jia Dongxu was gone, and he still invested a feather duster in the Jia family! Qin Huairu is Qin Huairu, and Jia Dongxu is Jia Dongxu!

Qin Huairu couldn't help but sigh as she watched Yi Zhonghai's figure gradually disappear into the distance. Ever since Jia Dongxu passed away, she knew that this day would come sooner or later.

That little bit of affection for each other is gone, and besides, she is not Jia Dongxu, so she cannot provide for Yi Zhonghai in his old age. Even if she says she will provide for Yi Zhonghai in his old age, no one will believe her!

Qin Huairu was alone outside, wiping the tears from her face, and then walked towards the workshop. Although she didn't have to work anymore, when someone came to look for her, she had to be in the workshop to be found, right?

A hemp rope always breaks at the thinnest part, and bad luck always befalls the unfortunate people.

Although Qin Huairu is not considered a good person in the original plot, she is still one of the miserable people.

It was Li Ming, the butterfly, who flapped its wings. The current Qin Huairu was no longer able to stay in the fitter workshop like in the original plot.

Personnel Section.

This is Qin Huairu's second time to come to the Personnel Department, but the first time he came to join the company, and this time he needs to be transferred.

"Qin Huairu, you will be responsible for the sanitation of the steel rolling mill. I have seen your situation and I think you are not suitable for any other position in the steel rolling mill." Zhou Haitao, head of the personnel department, said seriously.

Qin Huairu was startled. This was the place with the lowest salary in the steel mill. Tears filled her eyes in an instant and then fell down in big drops. "Chief, I am the only one in my family who can earn money, and we have three children. Can you consider moving to another place?"

"No, you can go to the cafeteria."

The water Zhou Haitao just drank sprayed out. Good fellow, you went straight to the canteen with the best grease and water! If you don't know, you would think the steel mill is owned by your family!

"Let's go, get ready to start working and learn how to clean from the old people." Zhou Haitao said indifferently, and then shouted to the outside, "Come on, show us out!"

Two aunts came in from outside and directly pulled Qin Huairu, who was slumped on the ground, out. They had to pull her out. This woman was slumped on the ground and was about to act like a rogue.

. . . . . .

In the evening, in the courtyard of the steel rolling mill.

Every household is enjoying the rare leisure time of the day, and the Jia family is no exception.

Although Qin Huairu did not intend to tell Jia Zhangshi, the evil mother-in-law, how long could she keep it a secret since they were all neighbors working in the steel mill? She could keep it a secret for a while, but not forever!

Yi Zhonghai was also there. It was certain that he did not help Qin Huairu, but he also knew what kind of person Qin Huairu's evil mother-in-law was. On the basis of the fact that Jia Dongxu was the most important person after death and was also his apprentice, Yi Zhonghai was afraid that something might happen to Qin Huairu, so he came to the Jia family with a sigh.

After listening to what Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai said, Jia Zhang's face turned extremely dark and her two big fat hands rubbed together. Even an idiot could see what was going on.

"Sister-in-law of the Jia family, don't blame Huairu. Women are not very suitable for locksmith work. All the locksmiths in our workshop are big and strong. Huairu is too thin and weak, and she doesn't have enough strength, so there's nothing we can do about it." Yi Zhonghai sighed.

I don’t know why, but every time he came to the Jia family, he always felt aggrieved, uncomfortable, and awkward. But he couldn’t just watch Qin Huairu get beaten, right?

Although it is possible that Qin Huairu still can't escape after he leaves, but he tried his best, right? You let him use up his favors and let Qin Huairu stay in the fitter workshop, that's even more impossible!

"Uncle Yi, Huairu is also your apprentice's wife, can't you help her?" Jia Zhang was a typical person who held grudges but did not remember favors. When she said this, Yi Zhonghai's face fell.

"Sister-in-law Jia, what are you saying? I didn't run the steel mill, so how can I help? This is all arranged by the leaders. I'm just a fitter. Am I more powerful than the leaders?"

Yi Zhonghai was furious. He saw Qin Huairu didn't even say a word and just left in anger. He was feeling uncomfortable staying in the Jia family!

Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu were also stunned. They didn't expect Yi Zhonghai to leave so easily! Qin Huairu immediately understood that he came there just because of the old relationship.

Jia Zhang didn't think so much. When she saw Yi Zhonghai leaving, she picked up the broom beside her and hit Qin Huairu hard!

"I'll beat you to death, you useless bastard! You can't even keep the lucrative job that Dongxu left for you as a fitter!"

"What use are you to?"

Jia Zhang cursed and slapped Qin Huairu hard, and the three little ones in the family were too weak to say a word.

Qin Huairu endured the urge to remain silent until Jia Zhang stopped to catch her breath, then she spoke.

"Go ahead and hit me. If you kill me, I'll go down to find Dongxu. Then you can go to work at the steel mill!"

Jia Zhang was stunned when she heard this, her eyes widened, and she pointed at Qin Huairu with a trembling hand, "You, you..."

"If you don't hit me, I'll leave. I still have to cook!" Qin Huairu said, and then he endured the pain in his body and staggered towards the kitchen.

She finally realized that she couldn't count on anyone else. It was doomed the moment Jia Dongxu died.

Naturally, the commotion could not be hidden from some of the neighbors of the courtyard house. They rushed to the crime scene like wild dogs smelling rotten meat, and after getting the gossip, they spread it at the speed of light.

Chapter 447 Carrying Coal

Front yard, in front of the Li family’s door.

Li Ming and his family were standing in the corridor and heard everything clearly from others.

"Wow, this thing works really well. Qin Huairu didn't say a word even when he was beaten!" Comrade Li Weiguo exclaimed.

Li Ming nodded, "A role model!"

"You've been transferred to the toilet position at the steel mill, but you're still stubborn!" Comrade Liu Lanfang said disdainfully.

Wu Qiangguo laughed but didn't say anything. I'm just happy and joyful!

"By the way, Mingzi, the coal delivery person will arrive tomorrow. Xuanxuan will stay at home tomorrow. You can help your sister Xuanxuan then." It was obvious that Wu's mother was more concerned about the coal briquettes tomorrow. To her, those troubles in the Jia family were meaningless. It would be better for her to seize every opportunity to bring the two children together.

"No problem. It doesn't matter if Sister Xuanxuan is not here. I can just clean it up!" Li Ming patted his chest and looked at Wu Xuanxuan.

Wu Xuanxuan rolled her eyes at Li Ming and said, "Then I won't move tomorrow. You move first and I'll cook!"

"Okay, but we need two more people to do it, as well as the two brothers from the Yan family."

"You really don't consider yourself an outsider." Wu Xuanxuan said angrily.

After seeing this scene, the parents on both sides tacitly retreated back to their respective homes, leaving the two children space to play freely.

The two of them were happy not to be disturbed. They chatted in the corridor for a long time before going home to rest. Although they didn't have to go to work tomorrow, they still had coal briquettes to clean up at home.

What? You said they need to go to work, what about the coal briquettes? Funny, that has nothing to do with Comrade Li Ming, figure it out yourself!

The next day.

Li Ming got up early and started washing up, almost the same time as they were going to work. After all, he still had to wait for the coal briquettes. After everyone in the courtyard had gone to work, Li Ming took some food from home and brought it to Wu's house and gave it to Wu Xuanxuan, then walked out.

"Brother, you're up too!" Yan Xing walked up to Li Ming and greeted him after seeing him.

Li Ming nodded, "Where's your brother?"

"I'm looking for the clothes he wore when he was moving coal briquettes last year at home." As soon as Yan Xing finished speaking, Yan Wang also walked out of the house.

"Morning, bro!"

"Good morning!" Li Ming looked at the time on his watch. "Let's go wait outside. We should be there soon."

"By the way, let's go to our house in the front yard for lunch today. Sister Xuanxuan will cook and we will be the porters."

The two brothers laughed and nodded.

They waited outside for about half an hour before they saw a group of people pulling a cart loaded with coal briquettes. Some people and carts were separated from the team and stopped at the gate of the courtyard.

The captain in charge has met Li Ming once every year, naturally.

"Hey, Comrade Xiao Li is here!"

Li Ming happily handed over two packs of cigarettes, "Uncle Zhao, thank you for your help this year."

"Well, don't be polite. Just tell me the name and I'll ask someone to call it up for you."

Li Ming then told the information about the Yan family, the Wu family and their own family. Captain Zhao waved his hand, and three carts arrived in front of the gate of the compound and parked in a position that was very suitable for their transportation.

"Okay, then you guys take a rest and we'll get to work!"

"it is good!"

Li Ming directly called out to the two brothers, "Let's hurry up, you guys move your things first, and then come help us after you're done!"

"okay."

"no problem!"

Li Ming took two large baskets and started loading coal one basket at a time.

Those who live in the front yard, outer yard, or middle yard find it relatively convenient at this time of year. If you change to the group of people living in the back yard, they have to walk a lot more than them.

There is no problem on weekdays, but in the winter, when it comes to moving coal and winter vegetables, those who are not in good physical condition have to work hard all day long, panting.

After a while, Li Ming piled his coal briquettes under the eaves of his old house. He cleaned them up, stood beside the pile of coal briquettes, lit a cigarette, and planned to take a rest.

Wu Xuanxuan came out of the house quickly, holding a large enamel pot in her hand and handed it to Li Ming, "Xiao Mingzi, drink some water quickly and then do it slowly!"

Li Ming didn't care about the black water on his hands and went straight over to drink it all in one gulp. Then he let out a long sigh, "Okay, this water saved my life, haha!"

Wu Xuanxuan rolled her eyes. "Who told you to move so fast? Others haven't even finished half of it yet, and they don't even know to stop and drink a sip of water."

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm just thinking about cleaning up quickly." Li Ming waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

"Okay, have a cigarette and take a break. I'll go back and pour you another cup. I'll bring it out for you when it's ready."

"okay!"

. . . . . .

Around ten o'clock in the morning, three little black men were squatting under the eaves of the front yard. One of them was resting with a cigarette in his mouth. They were the three brothers who had just finished moving the coal.

With a "creak", Wu Xuanxuan pushed the door open and came out, holding a few cups filled with warm water of the right temperature.

"Thank you for your hard work. Drink some water first and wash your hands slowly, then we can start eating!" Wu Xuanxuan handed the cups of water to the three people with a smile, then turned back to the house.

The three of them looked at each other, and the sound of "gulp gulp" continued to be heard. After they were done, all three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"Comfortable!"

"Alive."

"It would be even better if we had soda!" Li Ming exclaimed. They had just finished their soda and had no time to buy more!

"We still have a few bottles. I'll get them right away!" Yan Wang stood up suddenly after saying this, then staggered magnificently. He laughed awkwardly and walked slowly to the outer courtyard. The two people who stayed there gave him a sly smirk.