Siheyuan: Happy Life of Jia Zhang Family

They had lunch at Yu's house. As Yu Sinian had to go to work in the afternoon, they did not drink. After lunch, Zhang Dabiao sent Yu Sinian to the factory. After getting off the car, Yu Sinian invited Zhang Dabiao to have a dinner at Ji De Nian's house two days later, because their brother Lei Huanian's condition was under control, and he wanted to thank Zhang Dabiao in person.

Zhang Dabao said he would arrive at the appointment on time, and then left the mining machinery factory.

Yu Sinian came to the office to take a rest and called the two deputy factory directors over.

"Lao Wang, Lao Zheng, I thought about it one afternoon and came up with a candidate for aid construction, that is Tong Zhi from the technical department. Let's not talk about Tong Zhi's work skills for now. He has corrupt morals and cheated in his marriage, which makes a very bad impression among employees. I want him to go to Sichuan Province to reflect on himself. This is also to protect him and for the reputation of our unit. If you have any suggestions, let's discuss it together." Yu Sinian took the lead in putting forward his own point of view.

"I agree with the factory director's point of view. I have also heard about Tong Zhi's situation. He is married but still spends every day with a young girl. His behavior is quite uncivilized and has a very bad influence on the employees. He must reflect on this for another two years. His technical skills are okay and can help the sister unit solve the problem. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone," said Deputy Factory Director Zheng.

"I agree with your point of view. We must clear out the bad apples in time to maintain the advanced nature and purity of our team," Deputy Director Wang also responded to the two people's words.

"Okay, we have the same opinion. We will hold a factory director's meeting in ten minutes to reach a resolution. I will talk to Tong Zhi in person after the meeting." Yu Sinian also handled special matters in a special way and would do what he promised to others.

The director's office meeting of the mining machinery factory began. At the meeting, the aid personnel to Sichuan were screened. Everyone unanimously agreed to send Tong Zhi to Sichuan Province. A meeting minutes were drawn up and signed by all participants. The factory office issued an official document.

Yu Sinian asked someone to find Tong Zhi.

Tong Zhi is about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, of medium build, and looks quite energetic.

"Director, are you looking for me?" Tong Zhi came to the director's office.

"Tong Zhi, there is an important task now, and the organization has arranged for you to complete it." Yu Sinian paused here.

"Important mission? Can I do it?" Tong Zhi asked Yu Sinian with a smile.

"You're backing down before you even start? Tong Zhi, there's something wrong with your ideological awareness," Yu Sinian said seriously.

"No, Director, I'm afraid that it won't be completed well and will bring shame to the factory," Tong Zhi quickly explained.

"This is the resolution reached at the factory director's office meeting. All participants in the meeting believe that you are the best candidate for the aid construction. The aid construction location this time is Sichuan Province. You go back and prepare, and we will set off in two days." Yu Sinian did not leave any room for bargaining.

"Director, I am determined to complete the organization's arrangements, but I want to know how long the construction project will take?" Tong Zhi asked.

"We can't set a time for now. It will be almost done once they have stable production. After all, it's a mining unit. If there's a problem with the equipment, that won't do. It's also their request that our unit send technical personnel," said Yu Sinian.

"Director, can you find someone to replace me while I'm away for a year or two? My home is here, I can't always stay away from home," Tong Zhi asked carefully.

"Aren't you divorced? The child is with your ex-wife, so what home do you still have?" Yu Sinian asked back.

"I am divorced, but my mother is still here and I can't not take care of her," Tong Zhi made another request.

"Your mother? She needs someone to take care of her. Don't you have an older sister and two younger brothers? Don't they care about you? It's okay. I will send a letter to their unit in the name of the unit and deduct your mother's pension from their salary. Whoever doesn't take care of her will be directly handed over to the public security department. If they don't provide for her in her old age, is they still a human being? I hate these unfilial sons the most," Yu Sinian said loudly.

"Director, I have a daughter." Tong Zhi now felt that something was wrong.

"Your daughter, okay, I will deduct ten yuan from your salary every month for your daughter, and five yuan every month for your mother. I think you will feel relieved now," Yu Sinian offered the solution.

"No, Director..." Tong Zhi wanted to explain further.

"Tong Zhi, the country has trained you for so many years, and the organization arranged for you to do something, but you kept making excuses. Do you still have the spirit of revolutionary dedication? You can choose not to go, and you can ignore the organization. Now you can write a resignation report, and I will approve it immediately. You don't have to write it. I will organize a factory director's office meeting, explain your situation to the higher authorities, and ask you to find another job." Yu Sinian's face changed, and he pointed at Tong Zhi and started scolding him.

"Director, I was wrong. I will go back and pack my things now." Tong Zhi was speechless. These hats were bigger than each other. How could a small technician like me possibly hold them?

Tong Zhi was extremely frustrated when he returned to the technical department. His female apprentice Xiao Feng came over and asked, "Master, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

"The organization sent me to Sichuan Province to provide aid and reconstruction. How can I be happy?" Tong Zhi hoped to get the other party's comfort.

"Going to Sichuan Province? How long?" Xiao Feng asked.

"I don't know. Let's wait until the production there is stable. It may take two or three years." Tong Zhi spread out his hands pretending to be nonchalant.

"Take care, Master." Xiao Feng actually left without looking back, nor did he comfort Tong Zhi.

Tong Zhi felt as if his heart had fallen from the sky and shattered into pieces.

After returning home, Tong Zhi talked to his mother and then slept in his room for a day. He had no choice but to pack up his things, go see his daughter Yanni, and embark on a journey to Sichuan Province.

When Wen Li received the news, it was already evening. She was now helping out in the cafeteria. Several teachers were having dinner there, and she had to wait until the teachers had finished their meal and cleaned up before she could return.

"What, he went to Sichuan Province? That's great. I felt so uncomfortable with him here." Wen Li almost jumped up with joy.

"Is he so capable? Are all the people in his family big leaders?" Mother asked Wenli carefully.

"It must be a big leader. Why are you asking about this? He has good wine. Find some time to get two bottles for my dad. It's such a good thing, we must have a drink together," Wen Li said.

"Let's talk about it after you adjust your job. Why don't you want to get married?" Mother started talking about Wenli again.

"I mean I don't want to do it now and need to wait. I'm not in a hurry. What are you waiting for? Mom, there is such a happy thing. Hurry up and make some meat," Wen Li said.

"I was planning to eat this meat until the New Year, but you, on the other hand, eat it every other day. Who eats like this nowadays?" Although the mother said that, she still cooked some meat dishes for Wenli.