The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

Li Yuan saw that Director Wang was really angry and didn't want to listen to his explanation. Don't sit there and stare at Director Wang with a smile.

She cursed a few more times, and when she saw the scoundrel image he always maintained, she wanted to drive him away.

But in the end I couldn't bear it, "Tell me, which song are you singing in?"

Seeing that she was willing to listen to his explanation, Li Yuan said seriously: "Starting from the scrap station, going through the maintenance shop, the fifth machine factory, the school and finally the laboratory.

Have you ever seen me slack off? "

"That's not true," Director Wang said thoughtfully.

“I have always dreamed of making some contribution and adding bricks and tiles to the motherland.

So, I kept studying for the past ten years until I got involved with the National Semiconductor Laboratory.

For two whole years, no results were achieved, and there were endless meetings every day.

Either researching the products of this country or studying the technology of that country.

The investment of time, manpower, and resources has yielded no results.

It’s okay if you don’t have the ability. Can you imagine? A laboratory is actually divided into three factions. Most of the time, they oppose for the sake of opposition.

I'm still young and want to make some achievements. I can't afford to offend, I can afford to hide, I will do it alone.

You also know that I have met many people in the past who can serve as my future demand side."

"We don't have relevant policies in Kyoto yet, how do you maintain them?"

“The Third Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China mentioned emancipating the mind, letting go of one’s hands and feet, and emphasized that practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

Have you noticed that there are many more vendors on the streets now?

Some also have a lot of breakfast stalls.”

"The question is, what will happen if the policy changes one day?"

Li Yuan knew the direction of history, but Director Wang experienced more repetitions.

"No, the people have been poor for too long, and the country will never go back."

Seeing that he was full of confidence and knowing that Li Yuan was not a peaceful master, he continued to ask.

"What are you going to do? Can you get the approval?"

"I plan to work for the military first. They will provide the materials, and I will only provide the technology. As long as it is a real job, I think it will be fine."

Director Wang knew about Li Yuan's past and knew that he had close ties with the military, so he was somewhat reassured.

At the same time, there was a voice deep in his heart: he hoped that the country would become stable and prosperous as soon as possible.

"Okay, you kid, just do whatever you want.

If you want to repair a house, you go to Liu Laosan at No. 23 Sanyanjing Hutong. He has been a craftsman in the construction department for generations, and repairing houses is their specialty."

"Thank you."

"Go away. If you can't do your best by then, see how I deal with you!"

"Just please!"

Half an hour later, Li Yuan found Liu Laosan, a capable man in his 50s.

Judging from the conditions at home, life must have been very difficult during the past ten years.

The courtyard is overcrowded and illegal construction is everywhere. According to Liu Laosan’s introduction, these are all old buddies who used to work together.

When he heard that Director Wang of the street had introduced him, Liu Laosan did not hesitate and followed Li Yuan to the courtyard separated by three alleys.

He made a rough circle and came to the inner courtyard.

"Master, how are you going to fix it?"

"Just keep the existing style, do some repairs and maintenance, and restore some unsuitable areas to their original state."

"I didn't expect that my boss is also a nostalgic person. There are not many such people nowadays."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "You can just call me Li Yuan or Xiao Li. You don't need to call me Boss."

"Okay, Comrade Li.

I took a general look around and found that there was no problem with the overall structure of things in the courtyard. Some broken doors, windows and bricks were replaced, and the rest was waterproofing.

Don't worry, this is what we do, these are just trivial matters, and we will definitely be able to restore them as before."

"That's great, we must keep the original style!"

“Don’t worry, this is what we are good at.

Do you contract work and materials, or only labor? "

"Let's contract the work and materials."

"In this case, it will cost roughly 300~500. You can give me 200 first, and we will calculate it later depending on the materials used. Do you agree?"

"It's up to you." After saying that, he immediately counted out 200 yuan.

"I'm going on a long trip in a few days, so I'll leave this place to you."

"Don't worry, Director Wang introduced it, I'm sure the materials used are genuine and I won't let you suffer."

The two walked out of the yard, Li Yuan locked the door and handed the key to Liu Laosan.

Turning around, I saw half a green brick at the door.

"Who is this? Throwing things away."

Li Yuan walked up, picked up the bricks from the ground, carried the bricks, pushed the cart and walked toward the alley with Liu Laosan.

The two chatted casually, and when they walked to the trash can at the entrance of the alley, they probably felt that the opening of the trash can was too small.

With Liu Laosan stunned, Li Yuan easily crushed the brick into four or five pieces and threw them into the trash can.

He clapped his hands, said goodbye to Liu Laosan, and rode away.

Liu Laosan stared blankly at Li Yuan's back until he could no longer see it.

Looking back at the trash can, he stepped forward as if out of control, reached out and took out a piece from inside.

The bricks didn't move even with both hands.

He threw it hard on the ground, and only a little bit of the brick fell off, remaining the same.

He raised his head and looked at the entrance of the alley again, cursed something in his mouth, and walked home with his head lowered.

Li Yuan pinched it, went home from get off work, and saw a car at the entrance of the alley.

He didn't pay attention. When he passed by, he glanced at the open car window and saw an acquaintance looking at him seriously.

"Oh, it's you!" Li Yuan hurriedly leaned his bicycle against the wall and walked quickly to the car.

Before my hand could grasp the handle, the car door opened automatically.

An old man got out of the car.

"Mr. Xu, you are a rare visitor."

At this time, I happened to see Yan Jiekuang walking out of the toilet, "Xie Kuang, help me push the bicycle back, and then tell your sister-in-law that if you have something to do tonight, go back later."

Then he pulled Leader Xu and said, "Let's go, find a place, you have to buy me a drink!"

"You kid! Why haven't you told your family yet?" Seeing the outsiders present, Leader Xu's expression softened slightly.

"You are wise!"

Leader Xu turned around and got into the car, and Li Yuan followed him and sat on the other side.

In a government guest house, Li Yuan and Leader Xu, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, were sitting in a small private room.

"You are such a good boy, you actually resigned directly. How did you find a job? Is it selling fish or wild boar meat?" Mr. Xu said with a sneer.

In the past, during festivals, Li Yuan usually gave some fish and wild boar meat to the leaders.

"You don't have to ridicule me." Li Yuan deliberately pretended to be pitiful.

"It's such a big thing to resign, but you didn't even tell me, do you still have me in your eyes?" Leader Xu looked directly at Li Yuan with a cold face.

If it were an ordinary person, under the cold gaze of the battle-hardened leader Xu, he would definitely be trembling and at a loss as to what to do.

But this little pressure was ineffective against Li Yuan. He smiled and served Leader Xu more tea.

"Leader, aren't we afraid that you will scold me?"

"You know how to scold, but you still insist on going your own way! How can the country be sorry for you, but you actually give up!"

"I don't dare to give up, but I want to serve the country in another way. Those of you who are leaders can also compare the pros and cons."

"The resentment is not small! But do you think this comparison is fair? Those people are just idiots!" Thinking of those people, Mr. Xu became even more angry.