Siheyuan: I just want to live

As the long convoy slowly drove into the farm gate, the wheels made a low humming sound as they rubbed against the ground.

Chen Feng, who was standing not far away, lit up his eyes instantly when he saw this. He quickly turned around and shouted at the top of his voice in the direction of the row of simple earthquake shelters behind the farm gate.

"Accountant Guan! Accountant Guan—where are you? I have something urgent to discuss with you! Please come over here as soon as possible!"

Chen Feng shouted and waved his arms, as if he wanted his voice to reach Accountant Guan faster.

At this time, Guan Guanren, who was arranging various tasks in an orderly manner in the earthquake shelter, suddenly heard Chen Feng's loud and urgent shout.

He quickly stopped what he was doing, looked up in the direction of the sound, and saw Chen Feng standing at the door.

"Director Chen, I'm here! I'll be there soon!" Guan Liren responded loudly.

After saying that, he quickly explained a few work matters to the person in front of him, and then hurriedly trotted towards where Chen Feng was.

After a while, Guan Xinren ran to Chen Feng, panting.

However, just as he had gained his footing, his eyes were suddenly attracted by Hou Debang who was standing next to Chen Feng.

Guan Liren's heart tightened, and a respectful smile immediately appeared on his face. He bent down slightly and greeted Chen Feng and Hou Debang respectfully: "Hello, Director Chen, Hello, Minister Hou!"

After finishing the greetings, Guan Huaren didn't even have time to take a breath, and immediately started asking Chen Feng impatiently.

"Director Chen, you called me here in such a hurry, is there something important that you need me to handle?"

When Chen Feng saw the other party asking this question, a smile appeared on his face. He then raised his hand and pointed at Hou Debang who was standing beside him and began to introduce him.

"Accountant Guan, this is Director Hou from the logistics department of our steel plant. He came to the farm in person today specifically to transport grain."

"Please organize some manpower to assist Minister Hou in loading the grain he needs onto the truck."

In fact, it would be most appropriate to ask Niu Laosan to arrange the staff for loading the truck, but Accountant Guan always appeared in front of him for no reason, so Chen Feng thought of him first when something happened.

When Accountant Guan heard what Chen Feng said, he nodded and said, "Okay, Director Chen, I understand. I will start organizing people to help load the truck."

After saying that, Accountant Guan turned around and was about to leave. However, just as he turned around, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and his steps stopped abruptly.

Then, he turned around quickly and faced Chen Feng again, asking with a puzzled look on his face: "Director Chen, I wonder how much food we need to load this time. Can you tell me so that I can decide how many people to arrange to load the truck?"

Chen Feng was a little stunned by Accountant Guan's sudden question, because before this, he had never asked Hou Debang about how much grain he would take away this time.

For a moment, Chen Feng couldn't help but be stunned. After a slight hesitation, he immediately turned his gaze to Hou Debang beside him.

Hou Debang noticed Chen Feng's gaze towards him and understood his intention. He responded without hesitation.

"Accountant Guan, I brought 30 large trucks this time. Just arrange for people to fill them up! As for the specific quantity, we'll calculate how much is loaded."

After hearing Hou Debang's words, Accountant Guan did not immediately arrange for people to do the work. Instead, he turned his attention back to Chen Feng standing aside.

At this moment, Accountant Guan narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he wanted to get further specific instructions or approval from Chen Feng.

Chen Feng naturally understood what he meant. He knew very well what Accountant Guan's actions at this time meant.

So, Chen Feng cleared his throat and said to Accountant Guan, "Accountant Guan! Just load the grain according to what Minister Hou just said! Don't make any mistakes."

As soon as he finished speaking, Accountant Guan, who had been waiting for Chen Feng to express his opinion, finally nodded and responded, "Okay, Director Chen! Don't worry, I will immediately arrange for someone to come and do the work."

After saying this, Accountant Guan turned around without hesitation and walked quickly towards the earthquake shelter not far away with big strides.

Looking at Accountant Guan's figure gradually walking away until he disappeared, Hou Debang couldn't help but let a amiable smile appear on his face. He then turned to Chen Feng beside him and said jokingly.

"Oh my, Brother Chen! Your accountant Guan seems to be really conscientious and responsible!"

Seeing Hou Debang's evaluation of Accountant Guan, Chen Feng also replied with a smile on his face: "That's right."

"Brother Hou, this accountant is really reliable. If I encounter anything on the farm, the first thing I think of is to ask him to handle it!"

After saying this, Chen Feng turned around and said to Hou Debang with a smile.

"Brother Hou, you see, the accountant has already arranged for people to load the grain. With his ability and experience, he will definitely handle this matter properly! We can rest assured."

Then, Chen Feng gently patted Hou Debang on the shoulder and continued, "Besides, there is nothing for us to do here for the time being."

"How about this, let's go sit over there together? Once Accountant Guan has loaded the food, he will come to find us."

As he spoke, Chen Feng raised his hand and pointed towards a patch of shade outside the farm gate.

You know, this is a period when earthquakes occur frequently, and houses may collapse at any time, posing a huge safety hazard.

Therefore, even in an indoor place like an office, Chen Feng really didn't dare to invite Hou Debang to go in and sit down and rest.

As for those shady places near the walls, they are also not safe. It would be a big trouble if the wall collapsed.

After thinking it over, the only relatively safe place is this place under the shade of trees, far away from buildings and in a relatively open space.

Hou Debang looked in the direction Chen Feng pointed and saw the tree-shaded corner. He immediately felt very satisfied.

He showed an amiable smile on his face and nodded repeatedly in response: "Haha, OK, OK! Brother Chen, let's go sit over there and wait!"

Seeing that Hou Debang readily agreed, Chen Feng quickly made a gesture of invitation, and then led Hou Debang to slowly walk towards the shade of the trees outside the farm gate.

Along the way, the two talked and laughed, and when they reached the shade of the tree, they sat on the curb casually.

Chen Feng took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket with a smile on his face, took out a cigarette gently, handed it to Hou Debang, and said softly: "Brother Hou! I have something to ask for your help!"

Seeing this, Hou Debang quickly reached out to take the cigarette, with a smile on his face, and responded promptly.

"Brother Chen, we have been close friends for more than ten years! Why are you still so distant with me now?"

As he spoke, he tapped the cigarette in his hand with his fingers.

"Just ask me if you need anything. As long as it's within my ability, I'll do it for you without hesitation!"

Hou Debang patted his chest and assured.

Hearing Hou Debang's generous words, Chen Feng felt relieved. He quickly took out another box of matches from his pocket, lit one skillfully, and handed it carefully to Hou Debang to help him light the cigarette.

After Hou Debang took a deep breath and exhaled the smoke, Chen Feng took the opportunity to light the cigarette in his mouth.

After taking a deep puff of cigarette, Chen Feng paused for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, and then said, "Brother Hou, this is the situation!"

"There was an earthquake early this morning, so I rushed to Nanluoguxiang to check on my old house."

"Who would have thought that just as I was checking the house, there would suddenly be another aftershock."

"My goodness, in just a moment, the courtyard where my old house is located suffered a lot. All the houses in the courtyard were shaken to pieces by the aftershock and collapsed into ruins!"

After hearing Chen Feng's words, Hou Debang couldn't help but frowned, a look of doubt appeared on his face, and he spoke slowly.

"It doesn't matter if your old house in Nanluoguxiang collapses! You have a place to live now anyway, so the collapse of your old house won't affect you."

Then, Hou Debang seemed to have thought of something and continued to ask, "Could it be... you want me to ask the people in the steel plant engineering team to help you repair the house?"

"But I'm afraid we'll have to wait for a while. Right now the people in the steel plant's engineering team are busy repairing the steel plant's factory buildings, employee dormitories, and family quarters. I don't think they'll be able to spare some time for a while."

"Once they finish the work over there, I'll arrange for someone to go over and help you repair the house."

Hou Debang patted Chen Feng on the shoulder and spoke comfortingly.

However, after hearing what Hou Debang said, Chen Feng knew that Hou Debang had misunderstood what he meant.

So Chen Feng hurriedly shook his head and quickly explained, "Brother Hou, you really misunderstood me!"

"My old house is fine. It didn't collapse in the aftershock at all. There's no need to trouble the brothers from the steel plant's engineering team to come all the way to repair it!"

Seeing Chen Feng denying so eagerly, Hou Debang's doubts grew even more serious.

Hou Debang scratched his head and asked in confusion: "Since it's not about repairing the house, then what exactly do you want me to help with?"

"Do you want me to find someone to help you, your old neighbor, repair the house?"

Hearing this, Chen Feng shook his head again, and then said, "It's not about this! Most of my former neighbors and I didn't have a good relationship. Do I need to worry about their houses?"