Siheyuan starts to activate the task system

Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui and others did not want to make a big deal out of the matter, and they also had some selfish motives, so they hoped to resolve the matter privately. However, Zhang Yuan did not give them face and directly sent someone to report to the police station. Soon the police came to the courtyard and took the three people away.

In the police station's detention room, Yi Zhonghai looked dazed, his mind in a mess, as if the world had lost its color. He sat on a cold chair, his eyes empty, his lips trembling slightly, his heart filled with endless regret and self-blame.

"What's wrong with me?" Yi Zhonghai muttered to himself in a low and hoarse voice. He closed his eyes, and bits and pieces of the past kept emerging in his mind. Those days that once made him proud and proud have now become a sharp blade that hurts his heart.

In 1952, Yi Zhonghai was rated as an eighth-level fitter in a steel rolling mill. He was highly respected and won the title of model worker every year. He enjoyed great glory. However, now he was in trouble and lost everything.

Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but think of the advice given to him by the aunt and the deaf old lady. They had reminded him not to go the wrong way, but he didn't pay attention at the time and stubbornly insisted on his own ideas. Now, he finally understood that it was his persistence that led to such tragic consequences.

If time could go back, if he could listen to other people's advice, maybe today he would still be the respected eighth-level fitter and continue to work in the factory. However, the reality is cruel. Not only did he lose his reputation and his family broke up, but his savings were also stolen and he lost his job. Now he can only make a living by picking up rubbish. The glory of the past has become a distant memory.

What made Yi Zhonghai feel even more distressed was that he paid a huge price to have a son, but in the end he found out that the person he trusted actually deceived him. This blow was almost unbearable for him, and he felt that his life was a complete failure.

"I'm so stupid!" Yi Zhonghai sighed, tears streaming down his cheeks, because he knew that no matter how much regret he had, he could not change the past.

On the other side, Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu had just been severely criticized by the police. As soon as they entered the room, Jia Zhang immediately started to beat and scold Qin Huairu. Compared with the fierce Jia Zhang, Qin Huairu changed her temper and still used her appearance of being a punching bag to try to arouse sympathy from others. However, the people here are all shrewd people who have long seen through Qin Huairu's tricks. Not only did no one come out to persuade her, but they all sat aside to watch the show and even applauded.

Finally, due to the noise, the police came. After some education, Qin Huairu was rescued. However, she ran to the police unwillingly to explain, emphasizing that she was innocent, saying that she was the one who was beaten, the real victim, and should not be locked up here.

Qin Huairu's explanation did not attract the attention of the police. Instead, they warned her not to make trouble again and then turned and left.

The next day, the police station was very efficient and quickly imposed a penalty on what happened last night. Jia Zhang, Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai were accused of fighting each other and received corresponding punishment and criticism and education.

First, Jia Zhang was ordered to be sent back to the countryside because she was not a local resident of Sijiucheng. This news frightened Jia Zhang and she burst into tears. She had finally managed to escape from the countryside to Sijiucheng. The reason she fled the countryside was not only because she could not stand the harsh living conditions, but more importantly, she had made a big mistake - she actually poisoned the only old ox in the commune before leaving the village! Now, if she were to be sent back to the countryside, she couldn't imagine what consequences she would face. Those angry villagers would definitely not let her go.

Next came Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu, who were fined to clean the streets on a voluntary basis. Yi Zhonghai did not object to the punishment. On the contrary, he felt relieved.

However, only Qin Huairu was completely dumbfounded after hearing the decision of the police station. She really couldn't understand it. It was obviously she who was beaten by the other two people, and she was the victim! But why should she be punished too?

Qin Huairu really wanted to file an appeal, but when she met the police's cold eyes and felt the obvious rejection in their eyes, she immediately became timid, quickly backed off and obediently accepted the punishment.

However, misfortunes always seem to come one after another. The three had just returned to the courtyard and had just stepped into the yard when the staff of the street office followed them in. These staff severely criticized and educated the three, pointing out the seriousness of their mistakes. Because their behavior was too bad, the street office decided to add three months of intensive learning on top of the punishment imposed on Qin Huairu and Yi Zhonghai by the police station. For Jia Zhang, the situation was even more serious. The people of the street office took her away directly and said that they expected to send her back to her rural hometown in two days.

In the summer of 1970, the sun was blazing and the breeze was gentle. This day was of great significance to Zhang Yuan, as his second child was born. This time, it was a boy! When Zhang Yuan learned that He Yushui had given birth to a healthy son for him and that both mother and child were safe, he was filled with joy and relief.

He immediately asked for leave from work, rode his bicycle hastily, and rushed to the hospital as fast as lightning. He couldn't wait to see his wife and his newborn son.

He Yushui lay on the delivery bed, her face pale and weak, but when she heard the doctor announce that she had given birth to a son, she couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. She felt that she had completed an extremely important mission and was filled with a sense of accomplishment. However, due to the exhaustion of childbirth, she soon fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion.

When Zhang Yuan rushed to He Yushui's ward, she was still sleeping soundly. Looking at his wife's peaceful face, Zhang Yuan felt grateful. He knew that the birth of this little life was inseparable from his wife's dedication and hard work.

"Thank you, Auntie. You can go back and have a rest. I will take care of you here." Zhang Yuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Auntie. Since He Yushui was admitted to the hospital, Auntie has been by her side, giving her meticulous care and attention. Now, Zhang Yuan hopes to let Auntie have a good rest.

Seeing Zhang Yuan coming, Auntie's eyes also flashed with relief. She handed He Yushui to Zhang Yuan with confidence and told him: "You must take good care of them." Then, Auntie dragged her tired body and left the hospital.

Zhang Yuan sat quietly beside the bed, gazing at his sleeping wife, his heart filled with endless happiness and emotion.

Auntie looked at the anxious man in front of her and couldn't help but sigh at his deep love for his wife. She knew that He Yushui needed to rest now, and Zhang Yuan might have a lot to say to her. So when Zhang Yuan asked her to leave first, Auntie agreed without much hesitation.

"Okay, I'll wait for you outside." After saying that, the aunt turned and walked out of the ward, gently closing the door.

Zhang Yuan sat quietly beside He Yushui's bed, his eyes full of concern and love. He reached out and gently stroked He Yushui's face, as if feeling her warmth. At this moment, he had so many words to say to her, but he didn't know where to start.

Perhaps because of telepathy, or perhaps because she felt the burning gaze, He Yushui, who was originally sleeping, slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes were a little blurry, as if she had not yet fully awakened. However, when she saw clearly that the person sitting next to her was Zhang Yuan, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

"Why... are you here?" He Yushui tried to get up, but Zhang Yuan got there first and held her shoulders down.

"Don't move, just lie down." Zhang Yuan said gently, his tone full of concern.

He Yushui obediently lay back on the bed with a happy smile on her face. She stared at Zhang Yuan silently, tears flashing in her eyes. Their eyes met, as if time had stopped. In this brief moment, they understood each other's deepest emotions.

At this time, the nurse came in holding the washed baby.

Zhang Yuan quickly took it and looked at his son, feeling deeply moved.

"Honey, let me hug our son too." He Yushui had already sat up, stretched out her hands, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Okay." Zhang Yuan carefully handed his son to her, fearing that he might accidentally hurt him.

However, as soon as He Yushui took it, his son, who had been quite quiet just now, suddenly burst into tears, his voice loud and powerful.

"It seems that this kid smelled his mother's scent and knew there was food. What a glutton." Zhang Yuan said jokingly with a smile on his face.

"How can you talk about your own son like that?" He Yushui glared at Zhang Yuan, then rocked the child in her arms gently with maternal love, caring for him carefully.

The son in his arms seemed to understand their conversation, or perhaps he felt the warmth and comfort from his mother, and his crying became louder, as if he was protesting against his father's teasing.

"Okay, I was wrong. You feed the baby first." Seeing He Yushui looking at him with a reproachful look, Zhang Yuan quickly admitted his mistake and signaled to the nurse to help prepare some food for the baby.

The nurse smiled and nodded, then turned and left the room to prepare the relevant items.

He Yushui gently stroked her son's cheek and coaxed him softly: "Good boy, don't cry, mommy is here."

As she comforted him, the child's crying gradually subsided and finally turned into a humming sound.

Zhang Yuan sat quietly beside the bed, looking at the warm scene of his wife and son, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

After returning to the courtyard, Yan Bugui happened to meet an old lady coming back from outside, so he quickly asked, "Auntie, has He Yushui given birth?"

The lady smiled and replied: "It's already been born, and it's a big fat boy!"

Yan Bugui was delighted when he heard this and said, "Oh, that's great! Congratulations to them on having a baby boy!"

However, while Yan Bugui was saying his blessing, he was secretly thinking about how to get Zhang Yuan to host a banquet to celebrate the birth of the child. But soon, he immediately gave up the idea and forced himself not to have such thoughts. Because he knew clearly that Zhang Yuan and Sha Zhu were not people who were easy to fool. If he really made such a request, it would probably cause unnecessary trouble or even make enemies.

At this time, Qin Huairu, who was passing by, heard the news that He Yushui had given birth to a boy, and she couldn't help but feel a strong sense of longing. She thought of her son Banggeng who had been missing for five years, and her heart was filled with worry and concern, not knowing where he was.

Yan Bugui and the aunt noticed that Qin Huairu was right beside them, and their faces changed slightly. They just nodded to Qin Huairu, then turned around and left without saying anything more.

Qin Huairu felt very helpless when she saw this scene. She was used to this situation. Although she was full of dissatisfaction in her heart, she chose to endure it. In the past two years, the people in the Siheyuan were full of rejection of her, and everyone hoped that she would leave the courtyard. The reason is very simple. Because of her and Yi Zhonghai's existence, the Siheyuan has not been selected as an excellent Siheyuan for two consecutive years and cannot get the mobile red flag that symbolizes honor. And this is not a trivial matter for the residents of the Siheyuan. Because once the mobile red flag is obtained, the Siheyuan will have the opportunity to receive generous rewards from the street office, which is related to everyone's vital interests. However, it is precisely because of the existence of Qin Yi and the others that the entire Siheyuan missed this benefit, and they became the object of everyone's criticism.

Qin Huairu returned home, the house was dark, and the two daughters were not at home. However, she had long been accustomed to this, because she knew Xiaodang and Huaihua's thoughts very well. At this moment, they should be at Xu Damao's house in the backyard. As long as Xu Damao was at home, the two girls would not be quiet.

In the past two years, Xiaodang has finally succeeded in moving Xu Damao's heart with his unremitting efforts, and he gradually accepted himself. And Huaihua has also grown from a confused and ignorant girl to a sweet-mouthed girl, affectionately calling Xu Damao "Dad Xu". In this way, Xu Damao naturally laughed heartily. As long as he was in a good mood, Xiaodang and Huaihua could stay in Xu Damao's house and enjoy delicious food. In contrast, Qin Huairu's small firewood room with drafts on all sides and the corn porridge that was always empty could not meet their needs. Therefore, Xiaodang and Huaihua chose Xu Damao's house without hesitation, where they could have enough food.

Qin Huairu thought to herself that she did not feel the slightest dissatisfaction or disgust with Xiaodang and Huaihua's behavior. After all, they were all girls, and sooner or later they would get married and leave this family. Moreover, if they were not at home, Qin Huairu could save a little food. Although it was only a trivial amount of corn flour, for a family with a tight budget, every bit of savings was particularly important. However, Qin Huairu always believed in her heart that the only person she could really rely on in the future was the missing Banggeng.