Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

"What's wrong with that? It's just one less quota. It's not like we won't give them the quota. What's the relationship between you and me? Even if I give it to them, they will be taken away by the people in the street office. How many people can get it? Don't you think it's better to give it to you? How about it? Is one enough?"

"That's enough. Thank you, Brother Li."

"What's there to be thankful for in our relationship? I'm still waiting for you to help me rise to the top."

"Brother Li, you are too kind. I am under your protection. Even without me, Brother Li would still be able to rise to prominence."

"Okay, Shanhe, we've been together for so many years, so stop complimenting each other. This quota may have to come with others, and it can't be brought forward. And you can only be an apprentice, otherwise there will be gossip in the factory, which will have a bad impact on you."

"I know, Brother Li, my uncle's matter is my fault. It was because I didn't know the procedures that I had to retire. Blame me, blame me. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"Shanhe, you, I call you Brother Li, how can I not help you? You are just too polite. You have solved many problems for me."

"Okay, then you go ahead and I'll go back first."

"Why are you in such a hurry to go back? You'll be fine if you go back. Come and have some tea. I got some good tea from my father-in-law during the New Year."

"Director, Director Zhang from the branch factory is here to report to you. Do you want to see him?" the secretary came in and asked.

"See,"

"Hello, Director. Mr. Zhao, you are here too. Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year, Lao Zhang,"

"Then you guys chat, Lao Li. I'm going back first."

"Shanhe, it's okay, let's have tea. We are all family, there is no need to avoid each other." Lao Li said

"That's right, Mr. Zhao, I need your help with something." Lao Zhang also said.

"Lao Zhang, what's the matter?"

"That's good. I asked Lao Zhang to come here. It must be a good thing."

"Director, this is the list of retirees, as well as the vacancies for recruiting workers. Please take a look." Lao Zhang took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Lao Li.

After reading it, Lao Li said, "Lao Zhang, you did a good job. You must come back after you finish this matter."

"I can't wait to listen to the factory director and Mr. Zhao's teachings every day."

"Okay, Lao Zhang, you are the deputy factory director now, why would you listen to my teachings? I'm better off listening to you." Zhao Shanhe said.

"You two are family."

"Lao Zhang, what do you want me to help you with?"

"Mr. Zhao, some of the staff in this branch are retiring. I'd like to trouble you to find a few people for me."

"Did you hear that? Shanhe, this old Zhang is in trouble, we have to help him, how about you bear the trouble and help find two more people?"

When Zhao Shanhe heard that the branch factory had given him two more quotas, he said, "Okay, I'm happy to help. But two is too many. I can't help."

"Not much. Mountains and rivers, those who are capable should do more work."

"Yes, Mr. Zhao, you are a capable person. Director Li said that those who are capable should do more work."

"Okay, I'll give it a try then."

"Okay, then I'll trouble Engineer Zhao to send the person over at the beginning of next month."

"Okay, definitely."

The three of them smiled at each other, and after they had finished discussing the matter, they drank tea.

Zhao Shanhe couldn't help but sigh that it was easy to get things done with someone in the court. He also had to say that Banggeng was simply a son of luck and had too much luck. If the quota had really been allocated, this matter would be really difficult to handle.

At this time, the quota for the main factory will be sold to Banggeng. Banggeng still has to be kept under my nose so that I can handle it better. If I give it to the branch factory, it might cause big trouble.

Who should I sell the two branch factory quotas to? I seem to have promised Yan Jiefang that I would ask him if he wants it when the time comes. Forget it if there is only one left. How can I not sell such a precious thing as the quota?

At noon, after Zhao Shanhe, Lao Li, Lao Zhang and others finished their meal, they prepared to go visit their third uncle and aunt and bring some tea to their third uncle. Unexpectedly, their third uncle was drinking tea when they arrived.

"Uncle San, how are you? Are you used to it on your first day at work?"

"I'm not used to it, Shanhe. You're too idle. I couldn't even help move the vegetables in the morning. The director ordered tea for me and told me to drink it. Why don't you tell the director what I should do? I can't sit still."

"Uncle San, I remember you can read, right? I'll get you some newspapers later. This warehouse is like this. It's only open when vegetables are delivered or picked up. It's usually idle. You can drink tea and read newspapers. You'll get used to it. If you really can't sit still, you can go for a walk."

"Shanhe, this isn't good. I feel uneasy about earning this money."

"What's the big deal? If you don't do it, someone else will. This is a position for retirement. I called Uncle San over and asked you to help. That's reasonable. Here's some tea. You can drink it when you're free. There's also a pack for you to give to your director."

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After visiting Uncle San, he went to see Aunt San. It turned out that Aunt San was the only one cleaning the cafeteria. Everyone else was idle. Zhao Shanhe was very angry. Isn't this bullying?

"Aunt San, why are you the only one working here? Come with me and find the person in charge. This is bullying."

"Shanhe, you misunderstood. They didn't bully me. They didn't let me do anything. I just couldn't stay here, so the director arranged for me to clean. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."

"Okay, if Aunt San is bullied, come find me."

After visiting his uncle and aunt, Zhao Shanhe had another day of doing nothing.

Time soon came to the weekend, and Zhao Shanhe was preparing to help his uncle move, but his uncle wouldn't let him. In fact, there was nothing much to move, just some bedding. He had lunch with his uncle at noon.

Qin Huairu came to see Zhao Shanhe several times in the past few days, still because of work. Zhao Shanhe did not say that the quota had been obtained, and waited until the factory notified her to do so.

"Liberation, come here."

"What's wrong, Shanhe?"

"Are you going to the factory?"

"Of course I'll go. The factory has good benefits and a guaranteed income. Who wouldn't want to go? Shanhe, do you have a spot?"

"You don't ride a tricycle anymore?"

"Whoever wants to kick me can do so. I can't stand it anymore. Don't you know that my father never lets me rest for a day, and I have to give him half of the money I earn. Tell me, who can stand this?"

"Would you like to go to the steel rolling mill branch?"

"Go ahead, as long as it's a factory, it's fine. But how much is the Shanhe quota?"

"Five hundred, it seems like you've had a hard time. How about that? Is this a fair price? Even the apprenticeship quotas at the branch factory on the black market are six or seven hundred."

"Okay, but can I pay in installments? I'll calculate the interest for you. I can't take out 500 yuan all at once."

"No way, Jiefang, you want to pay 500 yuan in installments?"

Yan Jiefang rubbed his hands and said awkwardly, "Shanhe, to be honest, I really haven't saved any money in the past few years. You also know that odd jobs are not available at any time, and the salary is low."

"Jiefang, this quota is not mine. I asked for it from a friend. It's definitely not possible to pay in installments. I can't explain it to them. How about forgetting it this time?"