The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

Liu Minghui was chatting with Hao Guofu at the factory gate.

"It's you young people who are energetic. My son is the same. He is busy working every day."

"You two are about the same age, so you can keep in touch more often if you have nothing to do."

Liu Minghui was a little confused. Hao Huaian was the deputy director of the police station, and the two had basically no intersection. Hao Guofu probably said this suddenly because he wanted help with something.

"Is there something wrong with Brother Hao?"

Liu Minghui asked tentatively.

"Haha, you are really smart."

Hao Guofu sighed. He naturally knew that Liu Minghui had Li Huaide's support behind him, but he felt that even without Li Huaide, Liu Minghui would not be much worse off.

Although Hao Huaian became the deputy director of the police station, he was very busy every day, so Hao Guofu planned to transfer him to the steel rolling mill.

It just so happens that I will be retiring in a few years, so it would be nice to pave the way for my son.

"The main thing is that your brother Hao will probably be transferred here in a while, so we will all be colleagues from now on."

Liu Minghui finally figured out what was going on.

I thought that if he was transferred to the Security Department here, he would probably be a deputy position, and he would be promoted to the position after Hao Guofu retires.

This is not a bad thing. After all, building a good relationship with the Security Department has been Liu Minghui's goal in recent years.

"This is a good thing. When my brother Hao comes over, I will set up a table to entertain him."

After that, the two chatted for a while, and Liu Minghui said goodbye to Hao Guofu and returned to the courtyard alone.

Liu Minghui was the first one to return to the courtyard. The news from the steel mill had not yet been reported back, so there was no one blocking the way.

Naturally, Liu Minghui would not publicize his affairs in a big way and went straight back home.

Liu Minghui was waiting at home. Xu Damao said at noon that he would treat him to dinner in the evening, so he didn't have to work.

After more than half an hour, most of the workers who worked in the steel rolling mill in Siheyuan returned.

Naturally, they brought back the news of Liu Minghui's promotion, which shocked everyone. You know, Siheyuan has never produced a leader before.

Especially before, the Liu family always said in the courtyard that Liu Guangqi would become a leader after graduation, which made many people envious.

"Minghui, are you home?"

Liu Minghui heard Xu Damao shouting outside and got up and went out.

When I opened the door, I saw Xu Damao standing at the door carrying a lot of food.

"Da Mao, you bought so many things."

"I'm just trying to treat you well, this little thing is not worth mentioning."

Xu Damao said with a smile on his face.

"Come over in a minute."

"I'll go back and prepare first."

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he walked towards the backyard.

This made Yan Bugui, who was watching from the side, very greedy. Yan Bugui looked at the many things Xu Damao was carrying and thought about finding a reason to get a free meal tonight.

"Minghui, you actually became an official without making any noise."

"Uncle San is here to congratulate you."

Yan Bugui came up to Liu Minghui with a smile and said.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Liu Minghui replied perfunctorily. He had heard this many times today.

Liu Minghui turned around and wanted to leave, planning to go back and get some things to go to Xu Damao's house.

Yan Bugui saw that Liu Minghui wanted to leave, so he grabbed him.

"Minghui, Xu Damao is celebrating for you, right? Listen to what Uncle San said, it's no fun to drink alone, why don't you go over and join in the fun."

Liu Minghui looked at Yan Bugui with a smile.

"Uncle, this isn't a celebration. We're just having a meal and drinking. Go ask Xu Damao about this. It'll be fine as long as he agrees."

Liu Minghui didn't want to say anything more to Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui just wanted to take advantage and didn't want to give anything in return. Liu Minghui would not indulge him.

Liu Minghui went straight home, got two bottles of wine and went to the backyard.

When passing by the central courtyard, I saw Jia Zhang sewing shoe soles at the door. The only work Jia Zhang did at home was sewing shoe soles. She usually did nothing and ate a lot. No wonder she was fat and big-eared.

In this courtyard, Jia Zhang is the fattest person.

Jia Zhang watched Liu Minghui pass by her house and couldn't help but mutter, "What a heartless man! He doesn't even bother to give us some of the delicious food he eats every day. He can still be a leader like this. He has no conscience at all."

When Jia Dongxu came back, he told Jia Zhang about Liu Minghui, which made Jia Zhang very angry. In her eyes, her son was the best, but her own son could not be a leader, so why could Liu Minghui be able to.

Liu Minghui didn't hear what Jia Zhang said, otherwise he would have had a good argument with her.

When he arrived at the backyard, Liu Minghui went straight into Xu Damao's house. Xu Damao was busy in the kitchen. After Liu Minghui came in, he put down the wine and went to help.

"Da Mao, let me help you,"

Liu Minghui didn't wait for Xu Damao to refuse, he picked up the vegetables and started to prepare them. It must be said that Xu Damao is quite good at cooking. No wonder he could cook every day after marrying Lou Xiaoe.

Just as the two were busy, Liu Haizhong saw them at home. He paced back and forth restlessly, almost making the second aunt dizzy.

"Old man, can't you just sit down?"

"I'm almost dizzy with you."

Second Aunt didn’t know what happened to Liu Haizhong, and he looked absent-minded when he returned home.

"What do you know as a woman? Xu Damao invited Liu Minghui to dinner, and I'm just wondering whether I should go."

Liu Haizhong said irritably.

"You know, Liu Minghui is the first leader in our compound. I have to build a good relationship with him."

The second aunt also hoped that her husband could become a leader so that she could have face in the courtyard.

"Then go ahead. Who knows, Liu Minghui might be able to help you."

"I'm just embarrassed. Liu Minghui and I are not very familiar with each other."

It was for this reason that Liu Haizhong knew that although Liu Minghui had lived there for almost a year, the two of them had not spoken to each other very often.

What if I get kicked out after I go there? That would be so embarrassing.

"What are you afraid of? You'll become familiar with each other after talking more."

"I'll fry you a plate of eggs and you'll bring two bottles of wine. Will they still kick you out?"

The second aunt gave Liu Haizhong some advice.

"Then you go ahead and fry it, I'll go get out the good wine I have hidden away."

Liu Haizhong is determined to take it all out and go to Liu Minghui for advice on how he can become a leader.

Just when Liu Minghui and Xu Damao were busy, Liu Haizhong walked in with a plate and two bottles of wine.

"Da Mao, how can I be left out of this celebration for Section Chief Liu? I'll add some dishes to the meal."

As he said that, he put the things on the table.

Liu Minghui and Xu Damao looked at each other. They were just chatting about whether anyone would come over later. Xu Damao said that Liu Haizhong would definitely come over. Unexpectedly, Xu Damao was right.