Xu Damao's Thirty-Six Stratagems in Siheyuan

"Da Mao, you and Deputy Director Li will have lunch with the leaders from the department at noon today. And the article you wrote last time about sending movies to the countryside has been published in the internal publication, and the royalties will be paid with next month's salary. Damao, you have such writing skills, you should submit more articles and write more, so that our Propaganda Department can become famous."

"Section Chief, is this true? I guess the article was edited and polished by you. Do you want a share of the manuscript fee?"

"Yes, yes. Haha, I am just taking advantage of that kid. Damao, you have to face up to your own identity now. You are not only a projectionist in our factory, but also a propaganda officer in the Morning Propaganda Department. The more capable you are, the more work you should do. You should contribute more to the department. For example, you can also participate more in the blackboard newspapers in the factory. I see that you are not only good at writing, but also good at handwriting. Try your best in the future."

"Chief, as long as you tell me to, I will work hard to bring honor to our department. Chief, Director Li is inviting everyone in the department to dinner today? Who will be attending? I want to be mentally prepared."

"The factory has added a new workshop, and experts from the department are coming to inspect the first batch of parts. Director Yang is not here today, so Director Li will have to take over the reception. You just need to accompany us with good wine. I am giving you a chance to get close to Director Li. Director Li is very optimistic about you."

"Thank you for your help, Chief. I will go to Director Li to report in advance."

Xu Damao returned to his data room and began to practice the first four of the eight fixed palms taught by Zhang Lingyun. Although the data room was small, it did not hinder Xu Damao's movements and mental comprehension.

If someone entered the information room at this time, they would think Xu Damao was dancing in the room.

During the lunch, Xu Damao finally met the legendary beautiful woman Liu Lan who served the dishes.

It's true. Liu Lan has a lovely face and a first-rate figure, with a curvy figure. The only thing that detracts from her is her height. She's less than 1.6 meters tall. But it doesn't affect her beauty.

Xu Damao himself was moved when he saw her. No wonder Li Huaide was able to stay with Liu Lan for such a long time.

However, Xu Damao only enjoyed the feast for his eyes, but he had no intention of becoming a fellow traveler with Li Huaide. Besides, he would have to rely on Li Huaide for a long time in the future, so that he could live a comfortable and free life.

Although he was a little distracted, Xu Damao did not forget his mission in this dinner. He did not need the leader to say anything. With just a glance, Xu Damao understood what was in his mind and started to toast directly, making the leaders of the department and the two Russian experts drink to their heart's content.

The reception mission was successfully completed. Li Huaide also further investigated Xu Damao's situation and came to the conclusion: he deserves special attention and training.

The spring breeze kisses the earth, willow catkins float in the air and the grass looks fresh.

Hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, and prosperity bursts into splendor in an instant.

The spring scenery in Kyoto ignites everyone's mind.

Courtyard 95 is once again bustling with activity.

Third Aunt and Qin Huairu from the Intermediate Court gave birth in mid-April and late April. I don’t know if it was contagious or something else. Third Aunt Yang Ruihua gave birth to a girl and named her Jie Di. No matter what Third Uncle felt, Third Aunt felt that her life was complete, having a daughter and a son.

Less than a week later, Qin Huairu also gave birth to a girl, which made Jia Zhangshi so angry that she yelled, "You useless bastard, you gave birth to a money-losing thing."

Jia Dongxu was very proud of himself during this period. With the help of his uncle Yi Zhonghai, he gave Tian Dayou a gift in private. The factory was also short of manpower due to heavy workload. Tian Dayou reported to cancel Jia Dongxu's temporary worker treatment and agreed to continue his first-class worker work rhythm on the machine tool. Jia Dongxu's salary income returned to more than 30 yuan. He felt like he had suddenly become rich.

He didn't care much about his wife giving birth to a girl, and casually named her Xiaodang. Haha, maybe he felt that he was now able to stand on his own.

The aunt was quite caring. After Qin Huairu gave birth to Xiaodang, she gave Xiaodang a big red envelope of two dollars.

The Li family of the Intermediate Court welcomed great joy. Lin was working at the street office, and suddenly Director Wang called Lin to his office one day.

"Xiao Lin, I have something to tell you."

Lin thought it was a work matter at first, but when Director Wang handed her a deposit slip for 1,500 yuan, she heard Director Wang say,

"Xiao Lin, as you know, we haven't heard from your Dongsheng for a long time. This month, the relevant departments of the city came to the street office specifically. They originally wanted to contact you directly, but after considering it, I will pass it to you and talk to you. This is Dongsheng's allowance from the end of 52 to the end of last year, a total of 50 months, 30 yuan per month. I will give it to you today. Also, Dongsheng's current job should not be disclosed. To be honest, I don't know where Dongsheng is doing the revolution. In short, he is fine and nothing is wrong. The city also said that there will be a lump sum payment of allowances at the end of each year in the future. Let me tell you, so that you can rest assured, and the street office will also issue your family a sign of the Glorious Home. You also take it and nail it on the door, so that some people can't control their mouths and make blind guesses in the future."

Lin was so happy that she cried. She had been looking forward to news about her husband for so many days and nights, and today she finally got it. Moreover, with an extra 95 yuan, the family became wealthy. It would not be a problem for her daughter and son to go to school, and her mother-in-law could go to the hospital for eye surgery. After the cataract was removed, it would be possible to restore her vision and enhance her self-care ability, which would greatly improve the family. Most importantly, the rumors that some people suspected that Li Dongsheng was a spy and a traitor were broken. With the sign of the Glorious Home, at least no one in the No. compound dared to bully them, an orphan and a widow.

Director Wang comforted Lin patiently and gave her half a day off so that she could calm down her excitement.

This happiness came too suddenly. Lin bought a lot of delicious food and told her mother-in-law and children the exciting news in the evening.

His son Li Yuanchao said with emotion, "Mom, Uncle Damao told me long ago that my dad is a hero."

Only then did Lin remember that Xu Damao had comforted her in the same way.

That night, Lin took the two kilograms of brown sugar she had just bought and went to Xu Damao's house in the backyard.

Lou Xiao'e was not at home, only Xu Damao was there.

"Brother Damao, thank you. These two kilograms of brown sugar are for Xiao'e."

"Sister Lin, this is not a reward without merit. What do you need help with? Brown sugar is very expensive now. Take it back and prepare it for Dongsheng's mother and Yuanchao sisters. My wife really doesn't need it."

"Brother Damao, there is news about my Dongsheng. It's similar to what you said. The allowances for the past few years have been sent back. From now on, the allowances will be paid out together at the end of the year. My sister-in-law is not happy."

"Sister Lin, this is indeed something to be happy about. Let me keep one bag of brown sugar for you, and you can take the other bag back and give it to Wei Hong and Yuan Chao. Is that okay with you?"

Lin had no choice but to take back a bag of brown sugar and left the backyard happily.

The next day, someone living in the middle courtyard saw a small iron plate with red background and yellow characters nailed to the center of the door frame of the west wing of the Lin family: in the middle was "House of Gloriousness", and below it was a row of small characters: "Kyoto Municipal People's Government".