The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

Liu Minghui didn't care what everyone thought and walked in front to lead the way.

"Director Wang, our home is very simple. Please sit down for a while."

Liu Minghui invited Director Wang to his home, and after entering the house, he could see Yu Li and her sister making clothes at home.

"This is my wife, Yu Li, and her sister Yu Haitang. Wife, go and get them a cup of tea."

Yu Li was quite surprised to see Liu Minghui invite the director of the subdistrict office, but after hearing Liu Minghui's arrangements, she went to pour tea.

"You're too polite, Chief Liu. Comrade Yu Li and I often meet. I think she works across from our street office, right?"

Director Wang also has a good memory, so it was not uncommon for him to often see Yu Li coming to and from get off work.

"Yes, I work at the supply and marketing cooperative. My baby has just been born, so my mother has to take over the work first."

After Yu Li poured a cup of tea, she smiled and said to Director Wang.

"Oh, that's a happy occasion."

Upon hearing that Yu Li and her husband had a child, Director Wang also spoke happily.

"I have a lot of experience in raising children. If you have any questions, come to me."

Director Wang is also a woman in her thirties and a mother of three children, so she has plenty of experience in taking care of children.

"Then I would like to thank Director Wang first."

Yu Li also quickly thanked him first.

Director Wang took two sips of the teacup and looked at Liu Minghui and said, "Chief Liu, is there anything I can help you with?"

Director Wang also knew that Liu Minghui would not invite him over for tea for no reason, and that he must need help with something.

"It's nothing serious, just a small talk."

Liu Minghui said it casually, and then thought about it again and again before asking.

"Director Wang, I heard that the quota will be reduced at the end of the year, right?"

This was what Li Huaide said casually during dinner a few days ago, but it was written down by Liu Minghui.

Director Wang was silent for a while after hearing what Liu Minghui said. After a long time, he spoke with a sad face.

"I haven't received any notification about this, but it's almost certain. It is said that more areas are affected by drought this year and it is more serious than last year."

Upon hearing this, Liu Minghui and Yu Li fell silent. Only Yu Haitang was still confused and didn't quite understand.

“Hey, this is a natural disaster.”

Liu Minghui lowered his head and said that he had an idea in his mind, but now was not the right time.

"Chief Liu, you can't let this matter get out of your mouth, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with."

Director Wang spoke out because he saw that Liu Minghui was a wise man, and he was afraid that Yu Li would tell others.

"Don't worry, we won't say anything nonsense."

Liu Minghui nodded. He knew why and would naturally keep it a secret.

Director Wang stayed for a while and then left, saying that he still needed to arrange work. Now, many people have poured in, and the workload of their street office has increased greatly, and they have to work overtime even on weekends.

Seeing this, Liu Minghui did not try to persuade him to stay.

"Husband, do you think we should talk to our parents about this in advance?"

After Director Wang left, Yu Li looked at Liu Minghui anxiously.

"No need. You won't be short of food as long as I'm here. Don't let this get out and it will cause trouble."

Liu Minghui immediately rejected Yu Li's idea. If he was caught, he would be arrested for spreading rumors in minutes.

In the evening, He Yuzhu and several others pushed a bicycle into the courtyard.

"Hey, silly Zhu, did you buy this car?"

Yan Bugui, who was guarding the gate, saw it first, then put down his things and ran over to say.

"Uncle, this was bought for me by my brother."

He Yushui, who was following behind He Yuzhu, said with pride.

"You, this is such a waste, Silly Zhu, this can't be true."

Yan Bugui didn't believe it and could only look at He Yuzhu, expecting to hear a different answer.

"Yes, Yushui will not be living on campus next semester, so this car is just right for Yushui to use for commuting to school."

Hearing He Yuzhu's firm answer, Yan Bugui immediately became excited. He had been crazy about buying a bicycle, but now he found that he was not as good as a teenage girl.

"No, it looks like you don't have a new car this time."

Suddenly Yan Bugui discovered that the bicycle He Yuzhu was pushing had some defects and did not look like a new one at all.

"Uncle, this is second-hand. Mainly because there is no ticket. Otherwise, I would have bought a new one."

He Yuzhu explained it, which gave Yan Bugui an idea.

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"

Yan Bugui slapped his thigh and immediately spoke with regret.

"Silly Zhu, where did you buy this? Is there any more?"

Yan Bugui has thought it through and is planning to buy a second-hand bicycle.

"I bought this at a consignment store in Dongdan. Look, it's only over 80 yuan when it's new. It's a good deal, isn't it?"

After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he showed it off to Yan Bugui.

"Not bad."

Yan Bugui also nodded in praise.

"Brother, go back quickly. I still need to learn how to ride a bike."

He Yushui, who was standing next to Liu Lin, became impatient and kept urging He Yuzhu to go home.

"Okay, we'll go back now."

He Yuzhu agreed immediately, and then said to Yan Bugui: "Uncle, we will leave first."

After saying this, they went back to the central courtyard.

Liu Lin didn't say anything. She just stood aside and watched them chatting with a smile on her face.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect this Shazhu to be so smart after getting married. It seems like we can't call him Shazhu anymore."

Yan Bugui also noticed the changes in He Yuzhu. He was no longer as annoying as before.

Thinking about it carefully, it has been a long time since the yard held a meeting because of He Yuzhu and Xu Damao, which made Yan Bugui a little uncomfortable.

"What are you looking at, old man?"

As soon as the third aunt walked out of the door, she saw Yan Bugui staring at the gate of the central courtyard in a trance.

"Nothing, I was just thinking about the stupid...pillar."

"Silly Zhu, what happened to him?"

After hearing what Yan Bugui said, the third aunt also looked puzzled and wanted to hear what Yan Bugui had to say.

"Don't call him Shazhu anymore. He has become successful now. Today he bought a bicycle for Yushui."

Before Yan Bugui finished speaking, the third aunt spoke hurriedly.

"What, a bicycle, where did he get the ticket?"

"Why are you in such a hurry? I haven't had time to tell you yet. I bought the car, but it's second-hand."

Yan Bugui said calmly, without showing any jealousy, because he also planned to buy one tomorrow.

"So that's how it is. Why are you breathing so hard when you speak?"

The third aunt spoke slowly after hearing this.

"Haven't you noticed that Zhuzi has become more intelligent after getting married?"

Yan Bugui told the third aunt about his discovery and wanted to hear his wife's opinion.

"Yes, but it's been a long time since I saw him beat Xu Damao."

In the eyes of the third aunt, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao only had a quarrelsome relationship. After hearing what Yan Bugui said, she remembered that she had not seen them for a long time.

"Otherwise I'd say Zhuzi has gotten his way."

Yan Bugui said with a serious look on his face.