Siheyuan: Happy Life of Jia Zhang Family

Zhang Dabao was the last person in Yard 95 to know about the melon-watching incident, because after he got up in the morning, he saw Lou Xiaoe again while washing up. She was also washing up at the door, wearing only a single piece of clothing. When she lowered her head to wash her face, Zhang Dabao saw a white patch, which almost made him bleed from the nose.

"Sister-in-law, do you want to go?" Zhang Zaibiao called her.

Of course Lou Xiao'e had to go. She gave Zhang Dabao a look, went home, changed her clothes, and left.

After a while, Zhang Dabao went out with some bread and snacks in his hands.

"Da Biao, are you going to see Xiao Huang again?" Yang Ruihua and several other women were chatting at the gate of the yard.

"Yes, let's go to the hospital," Zhang Dabao answered casually and walked out of the hospital.

"Huang Xinsheng in the backyard must have been seriously injured, otherwise he would have been discharged from the hospital long ago." When Yang Ruihua saw Zhang Dabao carrying things, he knew that he was going to the hospital to see his good brother again.

"That should be the case. Isn't he on a business trip with Section Chief Zhang? Did they encounter the enemy?" Niu's sister-in-law guessed.

"Being a soldier is still too dangerous. Bullets have no eyes. Before Zhang Dabao came to our hospital, he almost couldn't come back from the south. He was seriously injured," Yang Ruihua said again.

"I heard that Huang Xinsheng is going to be promoted. I wonder if it's true or false?" Niu's sister-in-law said again.

"It's true. Guo Kang said that Huang Xinsheng made great contributions and was also injured. Zhang Dabao gave the credit to Huang Xinsheng because he had just been promoted and couldn't move up, so he wanted to let his brother be promoted to a higher level. If nothing unexpected happens, Huang Xinsheng will be unable to leave the hospital and will have to do something," said Guo's wife.

"How old is he? He's already a clerk. The next level up will be deputy section chief, right? The previous Zhang Dabao was a clerk." Yang Ruihua was surprised when he heard this.

"We all risked our lives, how can we compare?" said Guo's wife.

"Everyone around Zhang Dabao has made rapid progress. This man survived a great disaster, so he should have good fortune in the future. Everyone around him has benefited from him. Even his brother in his hometown has benefited from him and is delivering goods on the street. I heard that he earns more money there than working at a job," said Niu's sister-in-law.

"Really? Weren't there two young men who came to our yard last time?" said Mrs. Guo.

"The older one is Zhang Dabao's brother, and the younger one is his nephew; it seems that one is Zhang Cuihua's younger brother and the other is his nephew, and the other two are from Zhang Dabao's second uncle's family, Zhang Lianhua's brother and nephew," said the sister-in-law of the Niu family.

"When one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit. Zhang Cuihua and Zhang Lianhua will both have good fortunes in the future. Who could have thought of that?" Yang Ruihua said.

Zhang Dabao walked out of the courtyard, met Lou Xiaoe at the street corner, and came to Chunfeng Hutong to continue playing poker.

My good brother Xu Damao wants to become a father soon, so he has to work overtime.

The two played in Chunfeng Hutong until four o'clock in the afternoon. Lou Xiao'e returned to the yard, and Zhang Dabao went to the hospital.

Huang Xinsheng is recovering well and is chatting and laughing with his colleagues.

"Brother, you're here. The factory sent someone here. I've taken over Brother Niu's position. Now I'm the security officer," Huang Xinsheng said happily.

"This is great news. Xinsheng is waiting for you to be discharged from the hospital. Let's congratulate you." Zhang Dabao was sincerely happy about his brother's promotion.

"Brother, why don't I be discharged from the hospital? It's too boring staying in the hospital every day," said Huang Xinsheng.

"This matter is not decided by me, but by the factory. You have to follow the factory's arrangements. Qu Qiangsheng and You Chunsheng will be back soon. When the department and the factory have definite news, you can be discharged from the hospital," Zhang Dabao said to Huang Xinsheng with a smile.

"Section Chief Xing said the same thing just now. I heard him say that Sister Cuihua took off all her clothes for someone in the factory?" Huang Xinsheng asked with a smile.

"Whatever my elder sister does is normal. Don't be surprised. She will surprise you even more in the future," said Zhang Dabao.

Huang Xinsheng burst out laughing.

After talking for a few words in the hospital, Zhang Dabiao returned to Yard 95. At the gate of the yard, he saw everyone discussing Zhang Cuihua's heroic performance today. When they saw Zhang Dabiao, they smiled awkwardly and continued the discussion after Zhang Dabiao walked away.

In the backyard, Jia Dongxu was sitting on a stool at the door. When he saw Zhang Dabiao coming, he hurried over to greet him, "Seventh Uncle, you have to talk about my mother. Look at what she did."

"What are you saying to her? Don't let her watch the melon? She is doing this for work," said Zhang Dabao.

"Do I have to take off all my clothes if I can't do my job? How can I live like a human being?" Jia Dongxu seemed to be laughed at.

"Your mother didn't take off his clothes. She just knocked him down and pinned him down. There were four old women controlling his hands and feet. There was only one person who took off his clothes, and it wasn't your mother. I heard from Uncle Xing and the others," said Zhang Dabao.

"Then why did they say that my mother took it off for someone else?" Jia Dongxu didn't understand.

"That's because they are jealous of your mother's strong work ability. Your mother will be rewarded soon and may even become an official. Today, your uncle Xinsheng was promoted to security officer," said Zhang Dabao.

"Really? Uncle Xinsheng is also doing something? Can my mom really get a promotion?" Jia Dongxu suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

"Of course, the factory leaders value them very much now, and among these people, your mother is the most capable one. Dongxu, you have to work hard. When your mother becomes a cadre, your words will have even less weight," said Zhang Dabia.

"But how can I become a cadre? How about I go on a business trip with you?" Jia Dongxu thought of a solution.

"You are not a worker in the steel mill now, so why are you traveling with me on a business trip? Your uncle Xinsheng got hit in the promotion, do you want to be hit too? Please send the letter first, and when there is a chance I will ask your Director Shi to see if there is any way." Zhang Dabao comforted Jia Dongxu.

"Seventh Uncle, Uncle Xinsheng got a promotion, let's celebrate," Jia Dongxu suggested.

"Dongxu, if you want to celebrate for someone, at least the person involved should be present at the scene. Should we celebrate in the hospital? You need to use your brain often, otherwise it will easily rust." Zhang Dabao was speechless. He really didn't know what was in Jia Dongxu's head?

Zhang Cuihua came back very late today because Meng Wutong invited them to a restaurant for dinner to thank them. He also invited Zhang Lianhua, Banggeng and Jingshu, who came home from get off work together.

Banggeng learned about his grandmother's amazing performance in the steel mill and was very proud. He walked with his head held high and chest puffed out, as if he was a hero.

"Seventh Uncle, if anyone messes with me again, I will strip him naked and embarrass him," Bang Geng said to Zhang Dabao.

"Banggeng, you're likely to get beaten for doing this, did you know that?" He Yuzhu said to Banggeng. Of course he knew about Zhang Cuihua's feat, because as soon as he heard someone shouting, he ran to the scene to watch the fun.

"Why isn't my grandma afraid of being beaten?" Banggeng asked He Yuzhu.

"Because your grandmother is great, are you great?" He Yuzhu asked him.

"I'm not as capable as grandma. I know that's because my last name is Jia. People with the last name Jia are not capable, including my father. Grandma, how about I change my last name to Zhang?" Banggeng turned his head to Zhang Cuihua.

"It is not necessary to have the surname Zhang. Although your father is not that great, your grandfather is still quite capable. You should study hard and get a perfect score in the exam. This is better than being given the surname to look at melons." Zhang Cuihua took this opportunity to educate her grandson.

Jia Dongxu on the side was speechless. Who did I offend? Why did you use me as an example? Jia Dongxu felt that he was hurt again.