Siheyuan: Fighting against the beasts under the pressure of the system

When the sales clerks heard this, they all dispersed. Seeing that Zhang Minghui wanted to buy a few more packs of cigarettes, the manager couldn't help but ask for clarification. Zhang Minghui saw this and quickly began to explain.

"Sister, I want to go see the factory leaders. The factory sent me a lot of condolences and took special care of me after I got into trouble this time."

"We should be considerate. The factory has been good to us, so we should repay the kindness."

These words were powerful and sonorous, and several sales clerks praised him highly, thinking that Zhang Minghui was a good boy.

He is so sensible at such a young age, much better than my own kids.

In a short while, the goods were ready.

红星奶粉6袋奶粉，四条大前门，四瓶西凤酒、4瓶罐头。2斤桃酥、4斤大白兔、4斤水果糖、还有一些零碎八碎的，总计67.2元。

It really cost a lot of money to buy so many things.

I spent another ten cents to buy a small basket, put all the things in the basket, said hello to a few sales clerks, and left the supply and marketing cooperative.

After going out, I saw a few children outside the grocery store, staring at Zhang Minghui eagerly.

I saw a few little kids with pale faces, messy hair, and wearing tattered clothes.

Zhang Minghui felt a little sorry for the situation, so he took out White Rabbit candy from the basket and gave two pieces to each of them, which made the little kids' eyes light up.

White Rabbit Milk Candy was a high-end candy from the 50s.

After the distribution, the children were quite sensible and shouted loudly.

"Thank you, brother."

Zhang Minghui walked towards the street office, and while no one was paying attention, he entered a small alley and put all his belongings into the space.

I just strolled to the street office empty-handed.

Seeing Uncle Li still sitting at the door reading the newspaper, I walked up to him and greeted him slowly.

Uncle Li looked up at Zhang Minghui.

"You kid, you're out of the hospital. I think you're okay now."

"Don't worry! Uncle Li, there's nothing wrong now. I just need to take care of my health. Is Director Wang in the office? I want to see her."

"She's in there! Come in!"

After entering the yard, I came to the office door, took some things, knocked on the door softly, and pushed it open.

"Auntie Wang, I'm out of the hospital and I'm here to see you."

When Director Wang saw that it was Zhang Minghui, he smiled happily.

"You're out of the hospital now. Are you feeling better now?"

"Much better. I don't need to be discharged from the hospital anymore. The doctor told me to just stay at home and recuperate during this period."

When Director Wang saw Zhang Minghui holding something, his expression immediately frowned.

"Didn't I tell you not to bring me anything? Why didn't you listen?"

Zhang Minghui also knew that he didn't need to bring anything when he came here.

But Zhang Minghui, who came from later generations, also had his own little thoughts.

The leader may not want it, but he will be happy if you take it. If you come empty-handed, some petty-minded leaders will remember it.

Of course, Director Wang is not like that, but the care given to me by Director Wang during this period of time really makes me treat Director Wang as my own relative.

Some time ago, it had some utilitarian color.

But recently I found that Director Wang was really good to me and treated me like his own child, so my thoughts gradually changed.

"Auntie Wang, I treat you as my own aunt, and I came to see that you must bring something."

"Hey, Aunt Wang, you don't know, the nurses in the hospital are very kind to me. They gave me a lot of tickets to help me supplement my nutrition."

"You see, I can't finish it myself, and if the ticket is not used it will expire, so I brought some for you."

"What nonsense are you talking about! Why don't you just leave it at home after you buy it?"

Director Wang was also very happy to hear the child's words. He laughed and started scolding.

"Auntie Wang, I brought you two bottles of canned meat and two bottles of Xifeng wine. Please keep them. I have to go to the factory soon!"

"Minghui, I really can't take this thing. If you need anything in the future, I'll tell you. Do you understand?"

"By the way, what are you doing in the factory?"

"Auntie Wang, you know what happened this time. Director Yang took great care of me. He not only gave me their fines, but also gave me some rare bills."

"You see, Director Yang has done such a good job. I can't just ignore it after I'm discharged from the hospital. I have to go to the factory to thank him, don't you think?"

Director Wang looked at Zhang Minghui with satisfaction.

"You are good, much better than those kids in my family. You did a good job."

"That's all right, Minghui, you go quickly. I have a meeting to attend later. If you need anything, just come to your Aunt Wang. Take the things back. Aunt Wang doesn't need anything here. Aunt Wang appreciates your kindness."

After hearing this, Zhang Minghui did not sit for long. After leaving the hospital, he went straight to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

The Red Star Steel Mill was fictionalized in the TV series. At that time, Zhang Minghui also read a lot of analysis on the forum.

It is said that the prototype is the Third Steel Rolling Mill.

But this world is based on the TV series, and there is the Red Star Steel Mill in Dongzhimen.

There are textile mills, flour mills and other large factories around there. Most of the people in Nanluoguxiang work in Dongzhimen.

So every morning, huge crowds of people would flow from every household to Dongzhimen.

It takes about an hour to walk from Nanluoguxiang to the Red Star Steel Mill. When Zhang Minghui first recalled it, he couldn't imagine it. It took nearly two hours to walk back and forth every day.

Wealthy families will buy a bicycle to go to work, or they can get a monthly bus pass, which costs 2 yuan per month within the city.

Of course the rest who are reluctant to spend money have to walk, but people of this generation are really different and have become accustomed to it.

Walking for an hour or so is no big deal at all, it will train the soles of your feet.

Work from 8am to 12pm, work from 8pm to pm, hours a day, wow, this is much easier than later generations. Rest one day a week.

Zhang Minghui came to the intersection and waited for the bus. After a while, he got the bus and went straight to Dongzhimen.

Zhang Minghui had been to the factory several times with his father before, so he found the factory easily.

The Red Star Steel Rolling Mill was originally the property of the Lou family. At that time, the Lou family was known as half of the Lou city and was very famous in the capital.

After the People's Liberation Army entered the city, the Lou family immediately handed over the factory to the state in order to protect themselves, and it was run jointly by the state and the Lou family.

When we arrived at the main gate of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, we saw seven big characters on the plaque.

"Beijing Red Star Steel Rolling Mill"

Security officers were standing on both sides of the door, carrying rifles and standing guard.

There was also an elderly staff member in his 40s or 50s sitting on a chair drinking tea. This old man was responsible for registering and checking people entering and leaving the factory.

"Hello, comrade, what can I do for you?"

After the elderly security officer stood up, the gun on his waist was revealed.