Comfortable life in Siheyuan

Facing the surprised and questioning gazes of the crowd, Yi Zhonghai's expression changed slightly. He picked up the teacup, wanting to hide his inner uneasiness by drinking tea, but he accidentally choked on the tea because of distraction.

"Ahem..." Yi Zhonghai coughed a few times, then cleared his throat, trying to make his voice louder: "Dear neighbors, do you think there are any families in our yard with better conditions? If you have the ability, you can help those families with difficulties in life."

After hearing this, Uncle Liu Haizhong, who had been unable to come to his senses, finally realized something - this just means that my family is well off! As one of the uncles in charge of the yard and a seventh-level fitter in the steel rolling mill, he couldn't shirk his responsibilities at this time!

"Our family is also considered a prominent family, and my conditions are among the best in the yard." The second uncle Liu Haizhong glanced at Yi Zhonghai provocatively, then declared loudly and proudly.

After saying this, Liu Haizhong began to wonder again, which poor families were left? While he was thinking, he looked around.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong's eyes met Jia Zhangshi's. Jia Zhangshi smiled a little flatteringly and nodded to the second master. However, this smile suddenly made Liu Haizhong's back cool, and a layer of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he even shivered.

Yi Zhonghai tried hard to hold back his laughter, his face flushed as he announced loudly: "Okay, Second Uncle Liu Haizhong has volunteered to help families in need. Now I declare that Second Uncle will help the Jia family in the Central Courtyard. Let's applaud." After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he quickly lowered his head, fearing that he would not be able to control his expression and laugh out loud without noticing.

"Good! Second Uncle did a great job." Xu Damao cheered loudly. Everyone in the courtyard applauded and also cheered loudly.

Liu Haizhong, who was originally very depressed, was now lost in the cheers of the crowd.

"This is what I should do. I'm the manager of the hospital. If I have the ability, I should help more needy families in the hospital." Liu Haizhong said with a smile.

"Thank you, Second Uncle, you are such a good person!" Jia Zhang said with a smile.

Liu Haizhong waved his hand and patted his chest generously, "If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me, I will definitely help you if I can!"

Yi Zhonghai tried hard to hold back his laughter and quickly changed the subject, "That's it for now, everyone can go home." As soon as Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, Jia Zhang couldn't wait to find Liu Haizhong, staring at him with a smile on her face, as if she wanted to just reach out and ask for it.

Liu Haizhong reluctantly took out five yuan from his pocket and slowly put it in Jia Zhang's hand. At this time, Liu Qingshan found Aunt Li and said to her with a smile: "Aunt, I will send some corn flour to your family every month in the future. I will send this month's flour to you later." As soon as Liu Qingshan said this, Jia Zhang and Liu Haizhong, who were standing by, changed their faces.

The difference was that Jia Zhang's eyes flashed with anticipation, and she looked at Liu Haizhong eagerly. Liu Haizhong's face suddenly became gloomy, and he hurried home.

"Qingshan, I'm so grateful to you! Your family has helped me so much before, and I really don't know how to repay you..." Aunt Li said excitedly, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes gradually turning red, and tears welling up in her eyes uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Liu Qingshan quickly comforted her softly, "Aunt, please don't say that. You usually help us take care of the children, and we are helping each other."

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai came out of his house, holding a small bag of corn flour in his hand, and walked towards the front yard with firm steps. He went directly to the door of Uncle Wang's house and handed the bag of corn flour to him without hesitation.

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, who stood at the door of his house and witnessed the whole process, felt an indescribable pain in his heart when he saw the corn noodles sent by Yi Zhonghai. However, when he heard Yi Zhonghai say that he would send some supplies every month, the pain instantly escalated, as if it had turned into a piercing pain.

Amid Uncle Wang's repeated thanks, Yi Zhonghai turned around and prepared to go home, when the third uncle called him again.

"Lao Yi, Lao Yi, wait a moment." Yan Bugui walked over and grabbed the old man who was about to go home.

Yi Zhonghai stopped, turned around and asked, "What's the matter, Old Yan, are you still busy?"

Uncle Three, Yan Bugui, asked with a troubled look on his face: "Old Yi, isn't this a one-time assistance to needy families? Why do you help every month?"

The third uncle just came back. He didn’t hear what Liu Qingshan said, nor did he see the resentful look in Liu Haizhong’s eyes.

"The Li family that Qingshan is helping did the same thing. I think this is a good idea. You give some money at one time, but it will remain the same after a while and nothing will change. With this approach, these needy families can also have a long-term living security." Yi Zhonghai seemed not to notice the resentful look in the third uncle's eyes and spoke to himself.

The third uncle stroked his chest gently, as if trying to suppress the pain in his heart.

"Old Yi, this poor family can't stay the same forever. When can we hold a new election?"

The deaf old lady in the backyard could hear what Yan Bugui was doing with the abacus.

Yi Zhonghai said to him with a look of disdain: "This is just the beginning. It will take at least a year or two. Okay. I have to go back. I won't chat with you anymore."

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help laughing out loud before he even walked into the Chuihua Gate.

At the He family in the Central Courtyard, several people were still discussing what had just happened.

Yu Shui looked at Liu Qingshan with admiration and said, "Brother Qingshan, how did you come up with this idea? This way the Jia family won't be able to take advantage."

"I also don't want the Jia family to take advantage, so I came up with this idea. Besides, helping is not the same as donating money. Sending some food every month is more practical than giving money." Liu Qingshan explained with a smile.

As soon as Liu Qingshan finished speaking, He Yuzhu gave him a thumbs up and praised him, "Great, really great! Qingshan is really amazing."

"You should learn from this too and stop always trying to be the center of attention." Tian Xiuyun patted Sha Zhu lightly and said with some dissatisfaction.

"I see. I just can't stand Xu Damao. They have been at odds with each other since they were young and have always been competing with each other." Sha Zhu scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Don't always compete with Xu Damao. He is in a pretty miserable situation too. Maybe the problem that makes him unable to have children was caused by you." Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"How is that possible? I haven't kicked it many times." Sha Zhu said guiltily.

"Don't act rashly in the future. Let's not talk about this anymore. Watch out for Xu Damao and try not to provoke him. He holds grudges. If you take advantage of him, he will definitely get back at you." Tian Xiuyun said softly.

"Okay, got it." Sha Zhu said weakly.