The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

Returning to the courtyard, I answered the third aunt's question and came to the door anxiously.

Suddenly, Li Yuan stopped and did not enter. He turned around and looked at the aunties watching around him, thoughtfully.

Across the door, with a quick thought, I found a small cloth bag in a conspicuous place under the bed.

The thought went deep and a large bundle of money appeared. Judging from the thickness, there should be hundreds of them.

Each one costs 10 yuan, which is almost 1000 yuan, enough to buy 5 cents worth of peanuts.

Even if the accusation turns out to be false, it will still cause a lot of trouble.

The cloth bag disappeared, and Li Yuan passed through the space and carefully erased the traces.

Then I took most of the cornmeal and a few eyesores into the space.

After doing all this, he seemed to think of something, "Oh, look at my memory, I have to go to work today."

After saying that, he left the compound amidst the laughter of his aunt.

Not long after Li Yuan left, a GAZ stopped at the entrance of the courtyard, and three people got out and entered the courtyard.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?"

The third aunt got up, walked a few steps quickly, very conscientiously, and asked.

"This comrade, we are colleagues of Comrade Li Yuan. We have something to do with him. Is he at home?"

"Just now, he came back and left again."

The third aunt looked at the three people with serious expressions and extraordinary temperaments, and her heart beat loudly, telling them the truth.

She was already worried. She had seen this kind of scene several times, and the consequences were not good.

The aunts and daughters-in-law chatting nearby began to whisper, some were gloating, some were worried, and some had nothing to do with themselves.

"Then how long has he been in the house?" The leader's tone became urgent.

"He didn't enter the house. He said he thought he had to go to work today and left by bike." The third aunt did not hide anything.

The three of them were obviously relieved, and the third aunt was even more worried.

"Auntie, we are colleagues of Comrade Li Yuan. We need to help him get something from his unit." After saying that, he walked to the east wing.

Before coming, I had done my homework and had a clear goal.

Two people entered the room and one stood at the door.

When the third aunt saw it, she didn't come forward, she just stood there and watched.

"His aunt, Xiao Li won't do anything bad, right?"

The second aunt came up and looked at the east wing with an incomprehensible expression in her eyes.

"It's just that I don't have a formal appearance every day. During the Chinese New Year, I often can't see anyone. Look, is something wrong?"

. . . . . .

The two of them rummaged around the room for half an hour, focusing on under the bed. They moved the bed away, almost lifting the floor tiles.

Is it true after all? Or a false accusation? There is no certainty yet, and they dare not be too presumptuous.

The two left the room, and the leader stepped forward again.

Several aunts and daughters-in-law who gathered around the third aunt walked away. The second aunt hesitated and stayed.

"Auntie, does Xiao Li go home often these days?"

"Not many people came back. In the past two days, Xiao Li said that he had something to do with his work unit."

"Then, are there any strangers looking for him?"

"Probably not. Our two families are opposite each other. Normally, when someone comes to his house, we can see him."

"Auntie, how is Comrade Li Yuan's reputation in the hospital?"

The second aunt wanted to speak, but the third aunt was the first to speak. "He is a warm and nice young man who gets along well with everyone and is also willing to help families in need."

"Oh!" The leader looked at the second aunt and said, "Auntie, please say a few words."

For people like them, it is instinct to observe words and emotions.

"The boy from the Li family often stays away from home and likes to fool around outside."

"His second aunt, you must be responsible for what you say. Xiao Li said that he often stayed in the unit to take care of an old disabled person in the unit."

"That's what he said himself. Who knows whether it's true or not?!" Second Aunt curled her lips.

"Then how did you know that he was doing this? You saw it with your own eyes!" The third aunt didn't give in at all this time and started to attack directly.

The three people stood aside without speaking. It may be easier to get some secrets out of a fight than through a conversation.

"Didn't he just help your boss solve his work? You must speak for him."

In the recent period, the Yan family has received many benefits, especially jobs, which have long made people in the courtyard jealous.

"It's wrong for Xiao Li to help. Don't you think the people in the courtyard are kind?"

"He took money. This is an unhealthy trend." The second aunt regretted saying it, but it was hard to stop, so she could only continue to be tough.

"You saw it!", the third aunt was also furious. This was said in front of the government. Once they are investigated, their family will be in trouble.

Everyone is well aware of this matter of purchasing job quotas, and no one cares about it.

As the saying goes, if the people don’t complain, the officials won’t investigate. If someone reports this, they can't pretend they don't hear it.

"Oh! There is such a thing. Auntie, please tell me in detail." The leader had no choice but to look at the second aunt.

"No, I'm talking nonsense!".

After reacting, the second aunt quickly changed her mind. If this was confirmed, their family would no longer be able to stay in the courtyard.

"Auntie, you have to think about it before you speak."

"I'm talking nonsense, mainly because I'm angry that he bullied my old man."

The leader saw that the other party did not insist, and was unwilling to cause trouble.

He looked at the third aunt again and said, "Aunt, which family did you say he was willing to help people in need?"

"He has helped our family, and he will give some delicious food to us. There is also the Sun family, he often helps. Wife of the Sun family, come here," the third aunt shouted to the crowd watching the excitement.

The Sun family's daughter-in-law has always been shy, but since it was about Li Yuan, she had no choice but to step forward.

"Xiao Li is a good person. He often helps us and gave us a few kilograms of stick noodles the day before yesterday."

The people at both ends asked a few more questions and said goodbye to everyone politely.

After walking out of the courtyard, the young man next to him said: "How can a person who is willing to risk his life and fight against the enemy agents be a bad person?"

"That is, I have never heard of someone who took advantage of the situation and went all out to offend the enemy."

"Okay, this is a necessary process. If you find any doubts, you must clarify them. This is also to protect our comrades." The leader interrupted the two complaints.

Li Yuan left the compound and rushed directly to his unit, where he saw Uncle Song sitting at the door.

"Uncle, where is the person you arrested yesterday?"

"I know your kid must care about this, let's go, I'll take you somewhere."

"What to do here?"

"Well, they've already settled in."

Uncle Song murmured behind Li Yuan, "They are coming."

Li Yuan turned around and saw three people walking towards them.

As soon as we got close, the person in charge said: "Catch him!"

Li Yuan was stunned and his hands were twisted behind his back.

Based on Li Yuan's reaction, they had no chance of catching him.

However, he didn't want to be impulsive until things became clear. After all, they represented a national violent organization.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Are you crazy?!" Uncle Song ran over lamely and grabbed the leader's neck.

"Zhou Zhi, what do you want to do?!"

"Comrade Song, I was informed just now that he is suspected of collaborating with the enemy." Zhou Zhi did not move, but solemnly explained the reason.

"Nonsense, what evidence do you have?" Uncle Song became more and more angry.

"A letter was found on the enemy agent's body, reporting on Li Yuan."

The person in the lead is obviously a person who follows orders.

Uncle Song looked at Li Yuan, "Can I believe you?!"

"Uncle, my loyalty to the country can be learned from the sun and the moon."