Siheyuan: Father Yi Zhonghai and Sister-in-law Lou Xiaoe

"call--"

Yi Zhonghai did not answer the old lady immediately, but remained silent, took the pipe from the cabinet, and stuffed the crushed tobacco leaves into the pipe in front.

An old lady helped to light a match. Yi Zhonghai took a few puffs and exhaled a few wisps of smoke.

"It depends on the situation. Bufan is already that old. It might be difficult for him to call me dad."

"Besides, it hasn't been long since his adoptive parents died, so he needs some time to change."

"Besides, we have owed him something over the years. Let's slowly let him accept it."

Yi Zhonghai naturally wanted to recognize him immediately and let Yi Bufan call him "Dad".

However, he knew in his heart that Yi Bufan probably knew his identity long ago. If he wanted to recognize him, he would have done so when he first arrived at the courtyard. Why would he have to wait until now?

This shows that Yi Bufan has some complaints about him in his heart, and he certainly cannot be forced.

"Fortunately, Bufan lives in our yard now."

The aunt also felt that it was God's care for them.

"Yeah, we have to learn to be parents too."

Yi Zhonghai looked up at the aunt, with a hint of happiness in his eyes. Finally, the family was no longer extinct. He, Yi Zhonghai, really had a son, and he was so outstanding.

"If only I had known earlier, when Bufan got married..."

The old lady felt a lump in her throat and couldn't continue.

At that time, Yi Bufan was an orphan, and even she felt sorry for him.

"We owe Bufan too much. We should be thankful that he is back with us now."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly looked up as he spoke: "By the way, three turns and one ring, let's equip Bufan with them!"

"Let's get a bicycle first. How many bicycle tickets do we have?"

"Three, I guess. I never bought a bicycle."

The aunt thought about it.

"Give me two and I'll buy two bicycles."

Yi Zhonghai wanted to match Yi Bufan and his wife completely.

"I'm afraid you can't buy two at once. Buy one first, or they won't sell it to you. Buy another one next month."

Now is the era of planned economy, and the purchase of these things is restricted.

"also!"

"By the way, was there a watch ticket before?"

"Give it to me too. I'll ask my boss for another one and buy two watches for our son and daughter-in-law."

Yi Zhonghai has hardly used any of the tickets he received from the factory in recent years.

"Do I have to buy a radio too? I forgot if I have tickets."

The aunt thought about it and it seemed that this was all she needed.

"Look for it. If it's not there, I'll ask someone to find it."

Big items like these are now restricted. Every factory and unit has a limit every month.

There must be very few people who can get it.

If someone else wants it, they may exchange it or buy it at the pigeon market.

Yi Zhonghai had never done this before, but for Yi Bufan, he was willing to take the risk.

Since I didn't take good care of my son before and didn't arrange his marriage properly, I have to make up for it all now. I can't be outdone by Xu Fugui.

"Do you want to take a shower and change your clothes first?"

The aunt now remembered why she thought Yi Zhonghai looked a little strange. He looked not much better than when he came back from the village.

"Oh, yes, I have to wash and change, otherwise Bufan will see it when he comes back!"

"You should change your clothes later."

Yi Zhonghai quickly put down his pipe and cleaned himself up.

He instantly felt that as a father, he could not bring shame to Yi Bufan, nor let Yi Bufan despise him.

Moreover, this is the first time that I have truly met my son, so I have to dress properly.

"Old Yi, you've been gone for half a month. Did you gain anything this time?"

Liu Haizhong walked to the door and looked at Yi Zhonghai who was a little flustered, feeling a little surprised.

Everyone in this courtyard knew that whenever Yi Zhonghai left home for a few days, he was most likely looking for a recipe that could help an old lady have a baby.

"Ah, it's OK!"

Yi Zhonghai casually said something.

"There have been a lot of things happening in our yard recently..."

Before Liu Haizhong could finish his next words, he was interrupted by Yi Zhonghai.

"Lao Liu, let's talk after we're done. I just got back and need to wash and change clothes!"

Yi Zhonghai tactfully ordered me to leave, saying, "Now don't bother me with things happening in the yard."

Because of these bad things in the yard, I almost kicked my own son out.

"Okay, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Liu Haizhong was not an ignorant person. He had originally planned to talk about the things that had happened one after another in the yard, discuss how to deal with the aftermath, and see if he could get the rights of these three managers back.

Otherwise, you will have no idea what to say to others.

"It's over. Should we hold a meeting of the whole hospital to announce that Bufan is our son..."

What the aunt meant was to prevent others from bullying Yi Bufan again.

"Don't be in a hurry. Let's see what Bufan means first."

Yi Zhonghai now feels that God has given him a son, and he must protect him carefully. On some matters, he needs to consult Yi Bufan's opinion.