Siheyuan: Rebirth 54 years ago, neighbor is stupid

Yan Bugui took over the topic and said, "That's it. Let's be more considerate of each other. We are all neighbors in the same compound. Let's cooperate with the work, don't cause trouble for the street office, don't cause trouble for the country, and just obey the policy arrangements from above."

Li Tieguo nodded and said, "Let's disperse. Don't get frostbite in this cold weather. The New Year is coming soon. Everyone should work hard to get the last bit of benefits back, otherwise you will end up with nothing."

The meeting dispersed.

Everyone went back home. After today's meeting, everyone felt better. Those who wanted to cause trouble finally chose to remain silent because of the general trend.

the next day.

Everyone started moving their belongings from the small apartment back home.

The small apartment suddenly became empty.

The primary school built here a few years ago has also hung a large sign indicating it is closed, and it will cease to operate starting next year.

This is the reality. When it comes to the critical moment, this bit of public opinion has no effect at all. Li Zhenmin's wish has been dashed. It is the first time in these days that he has felt powerless from the bottom of his heart.

No matter what era it is, what matters most is one’s origin.

It was so in ancient times and it is still so in this era. If you don't join that circle, you won't have a say in some things.

What’s even more despairing is that no matter how hard you try, you can’t enter that circle because your ancestors have no one.

After traveling through time for many years, the higher he climbed, the more he felt the so-called pressure, and he also heard a saying called "pinching the top."

The so-called picking the best means eliminating those top students without background within the system.

Top students can only be tools and will not become spokespersons.

Nothing is black or white. Even if some things are black, you cannot say they are black.

This is also the reason why he has not worked hard to climb up over the years. He is content to be a worker. How high he can get depends on luck. He always protects himself first.

.........

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.

A major storm is coming across the country.

In the courtyard, Yan Bugui suffered the greatest blow and was dragged through the streets to be paraded and criticized.

Not only did I lose my job, my dignity was also rubbed to the ground.

Finally, he was assigned to sweep the streets. At the same time, he also did some carpentry work in private to supplement his family. Only then did he finally understand the real reason why Li Zhenmin asked him to learn carpentry more than half a year ago.

Jia Dongxu now feels grateful to Li Tieguo and Li Zhenmins. If it weren't for Li Tieguo's help, he probably wouldn't have any carpentry work to do and would probably starve to death.

This is the situation at the grassroots level, and the situation at the top is even more turbulent.

Education Bureau Director Chao Guoxing has stepped down.

Li Zhenmin, bearing tremendous pressure, visited Shen Wenyin several times in private and brought her some food.

"Zhenmin, don't come next time, lest someone with ulterior motives say something about you. I don't want to implicate you as an old man."

Chao Guoxing seemed to be twenty years older than he was half a year ago. He was originally in his early sixties, but now his eyes were sunken, his skin was dry, and his hair turned completely white overnight. Li Zhenmin didn't know what exactly happened, but he knew it must be a big deal.

"If you keep saying that, you really look down on me. I didn't do anything out of the ordinary. I just came to visit you. They can't do anything to me."

Li Zhenmin responded with a smile.

Chao Guoxing opened his mouth but didn't know what to say, and finally sighed heavily.

Seeing this, Shen Wenyin stood up and said goodbye, pulling Li Zhenmin away. She knew very well that the longer they stayed here, the more uncomfortable this stubborn old man might become. It would be better to give him some private space, even if it was loneliness, it was better than self-blame and guilt.

After saying goodbye to Chao Guoxing, the two of them walked home in silence.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Shen Wenyin asked, "How have you been recently? I heard something. Don't be so stubborn. If I can help you, just let me know."

Li Zhenmin paused and forced a wry smile: "Okay, I'll ask you for help if there's anything."

The two walked for a while and then separated.

back home.

Li Zhenmin raised his eyebrows as he looked at the young people with red armbands gathered at the door of his house.

"Comrades, what can I do for you?"

Li Zhenmin stepped forward to ask, trying to sound polite.

The other parties were all young men in their teens, just children to him, but these children were fearless, so he had to be polite to them.

The people on the opposite side recognized Li Zhenmin at a glance. The leader showed a look of contempt and said, "Comrade Li Zhenmin, we need to investigate something. Please cooperate!"

Li Zhenmin nodded and did not resist.

When he arrived at the door, he found that there were many young people wearing the same clothes as the ones at the door wandering around his house.

This wasn't the first time this had happened. Someone probably wanted to use him to gain merit, so they came to check whether there was any money in the courtyard that was beyond Li Zhenmin's ability.

However, with my work over the years and regular side income, I can prove that I can afford this courtyard house.

As for those antiques and furniture from before, they had long been put into the system space, so there was no problem with it.

Of course, these people always carry out surprise inspections, rummaging through drawers and cabinets, making the house a mess. Although there are no substantial results every time, it is still disgusting.

Half an hour passed.

The young men seemed to have finished their search and left without saying anything.

"Zhenmin, did someone report you?"

Yuan Qinghe asked with concern while she was pregnant.

Li Zhenmin smiled and said, "I don't know, but it's okay. Our house is legal, so they can check it however they want. Sit down first, I'll go cook."

He tried his best to smile to his wife, but he was thinking in his heart that the storm was just beginning and it would probably be even more serious in the coming days. He had to pay attention to his words and actions as well as the situation at home at all times.

But the obstacles in reality came faster than he had imagined.

A week later.

Yuan Yongchang, the father-in-law who hadn't been seen for a while, came to Li Zhenmin's house with a depressed face, and gave Li Zhenmin and his wife a big bomb as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Zhenmin, Mr. Chao...is gone."

The room suddenly fell into silence.

After a long while, Yuan Yongchang continued in a low voice: "He hanged himself and left a letter for you. The letter is with Wen Yin, and Mr. Xu is rushing over now."

Li Zhenmin felt very uncomfortable. Chao Guoxing was a person he respected. Although he was a bit strict at times, he was definitely a simple, kind and honest official.

"Well, I'll go and see him off for the last time."

Li Zhenmin packed up and prepared to go out. At this moment, he noticed that Yuan Yongchang seemed to have something else to say, so he asked, "Anything else?"

Yuan Yongchang shook his head: "It's okay, it's okay. You can go there and leave the house to me."

Li Zhenmin did not ask any further questions. All he could think about now was Mr. Chao's old-fashioned yet kind face.

"Well, I'll leave then."

After going out and riding his bicycle, Li Zhenmin went straight to Chao Guoxing's current residence.

He returned the tricycle to the steel mill to prevent others from making a fuss about it. Now he rides a bicycle when he goes out.

About twenty minutes away.

When they arrived at Chao Guoxing's residence, there were no funeral items needed and not many people there. Apart from a few relatives, the only outsiders were him, Shen Wenyin, and Xu Jingshan, who usually did not get along with Mr. Chao.

In the simple mourning hall, Mr. Chao's first wife, Liu, sat on a chair with lifeless eyes and no tears. Perhaps it was because her tears had dried up long ago, or perhaps she was too sad to cry.

Li Zhenmin stepped forward and gave her a gentle hug, saying, "Grandma Liu, you can live in my house from now on. Grandpa Chao certainly doesn't want you to be sad."

Liu finally burst into tears, her tears wet Li Zhenmin's clothes, and it took a while for her to stop.

"Go burn some paper to bid farewell to your Grandpa Chao."

"it is good."

After comforting Liu, Li Zhenmin knelt in front of the coffin and began to burn paper money.

Two days later.

Mr. Chao was buried safely.

Afterwards, Li Zhenmin, Shen Wenyin and Xu Jingshan discussed taking Liu home. Unexpectedly, Xu Jingshan said, "Boy, from now on you will be my grandson. I will move in with you. I am a doctor and can help check the health of your wife and your grandmother Liu. It's decided!"