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

"We can't participate in the above matters. We just want to pass on our knowledge to more students so that they can thrive and become useful talents."

"As long as we can see the country becoming stronger and the people's lives getting better, we will be satisfied."

"As for the hardships you mentioned, Minghui, they are nothing. We don't want to see the displaced life before liberation again."

"Nowadays, being able to have enough food and live a stable life is better than anything else."

Zhang Minghui was silent. Perhaps it was because so many people fought for the motherland one after another that the country became stronger and stronger.

Material life is not what they pursue; spiritual satisfaction is the greatest pleasure in their lives.

As soon as Yang Huixian finished speaking, Cheng Lide smiled and spoke.

"Minghui, you don't have to worry about this. I know you care about us two old people from the bottom of your heart, but we want to make a small contribution to the country in our limited life."

"Your mother-in-law and I have discussed it. When we can no longer work, we will retire completely. At that time, we will still have to rely on you to help us!"

Cheng Siyu listened for a long time without saying a word. She knew that no one could change what her parents had decided.

After thinking for a long time, Zhang Minghui spoke.

"Okay, you two, if you want to continue to make use of your remaining energy, I won't stop you. But you have to listen to me about the moving matter."

"I don't have any elders in my family, so I treat you two as my own parents."

"Let's move into the independent courtyard and live together as a family. Then we'll have someone to take care of us, and we won't have to worry about us moving out. Don't you agree?"

Cheng Lide looked at Yang Huixian with an embarrassed expression.

He really didn't want to move to his son-in-law's house. After all, he still had a son at home. If he moved to his son-in-law's house, who knows what he would do behind his back!

At that time, even if you study literature, you will have to bear the criticism and be pointed at and gossiped about by all kinds of people.

This is no small matter.

Zhang Minghui saw the expression on Cheng Lide's face and knew that he was in trouble. He had already considered these things and began to comfort the two elders.

"Mom and Dad, Siyu, Xuewen and I have all told this. Xuewen and Weihong are studying hard. The college entrance examination is coming soon. After they are admitted to university."

"They will definitely have to live on campus and study for several years. After they graduate, they don't know where they will be assigned. It's impossible to settle down in such a short period of time."

"You two elders move to my place, so you can take care of each other."

"There is something I need to tell you two in advance. After Xuewen and his friends are admitted to university in two years, I will plan to go to Hong Kong for a while."

"When the time comes, Siyu will be the only one left at home, and I am a little worried. I need you two to help keep an eye on her, so that I can leave with peace of mind."

When Yang Huixian heard that her son-in-law was going to Hong Kong, she asked urgently what her daughter should do.

"Minghui, why do you want to go to Hong Kong? I heard it's very chaotic there. It's not under the jurisdiction of our country now. What will happen to Siyu if you go there?"

Cheng Lide's face also turned serious. He thought the couple was having some disagreement.

Of course you can’t!

Over the years, I have never heard of the couple fighting or arguing. The son-in-law loves his daughter very much, which is well known to the neighbors.

Cheng Lide stared at Zhang Minghui with sharp eyes, waiting for his words.

Seeing this, Cheng Siyu quickly spoke with a smile.

"Mom and Dad, Minghui has told me everything, and I support this. My husband and I have discussed it. Minghui will go to Hong Kong for a while and wants to do some business."

"He'll be back once he's sorted himself out."

Zhang Minghui also hurriedly explained why he did this.

After listening to the couple's explanation, Cheng Lide and his wife slowly let go. They also thought about Zhang Minghui's suggestion.

After Zhang Minghui left, it was indeed difficult for my daughter to take care of several children by herself. After moving over, it would be good for them to take care of each other.

At that time, I can also help Siyu take care of the children more.

Taking this into consideration, the two elders finally agreed to move into Zhang Minghui's new home.

Seeing that the two elders agreed, Zhang Minghui and Cheng Siyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

We discussed the date of moving and decided to wait until the beginning of next spring. If we move in winter, the date will not be suitable and the elderly and children will suffer.

Several people were talking about the moving situation in the house.

Then I heard a quarrel in the backyard, mixed with loud cursing.

When they went out to take a look, they found out that the Liu family was quarreling again. When Zhang Minghui saw that it was Liu Haizhong's family quarreling, he knew what was going on.

Hi, this matter is all because of the trouble in the house.

March

A major earthquake hit Tangshan, and Sijiucheng was also affected. At that time, affected by the aftershocks, every household moved to the streets, fearing that the courtyard was not safe.

After the big earthquake.

Zhang Minghui suddenly remembered this, he had completely forgotten about it. If it weren't for the earthquake, he would have completely forgotten about the "Tangshan Earthquake".

This earthquake shocked the whole country and the world, but it was too far away from Zhang Minghui's life. He only heard about it occasionally when he was a child and could not empathize with it at all.

Moreover, we have experienced the era of information explosion. There are so many major and minor events at home and abroad that we don’t care about this matter.

It was only when I experienced it myself that I finally realized the cruelty of natural disasters. Even though Sijiucheng was so far away, I could still feel the aftershocks, not to mention Tangshan itself!

People who have not experienced it personally have only learned about the cruelty of the earthquake from books, and have no idea how great the impact of this event was, with hundreds of thousands of people losing their lives.

Tens of thousands of families were displaced and the whole country was in uproar.

I don’t know how many people’s fate has been affected!

Soon after the earthquake, the city was also affected by aftershocks. Many houses collapsed due to disrepair, and many people were injured and killed.

Courtyard No. 95 was also affected by the aftershocks, and many houses showed signs of collapse.

This is something Zhang Minghui didn't expect.

At that time, in the No. 95 courtyard, regardless of gender, age or status, everyone put aside their past prejudices and helped each other in the face of the earthquake.

Even Jia Zhangshi put aside her selfish image at this time and followed the neighbors in the courtyard to help rescue the property of each household.

She also helps take care of the young children in the orphanage.

In the face of natural disasters, neighbors worked together to ensure the safety of every household. At this moment, everyone was truly united and helped each other.

It’s hard to believe that this is a courtyard full of birds.