Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

Xu Lide's eyes were almost blazing with fire. He had never thought that it was Liu Haizhong, the bastard, who had picked his peaches. Now that he thought about it, it must have been that bastard who had secretly heard what he and Director Yang said yesterday. Gritting his teeth and clenching his fists, he really wanted to fight with that fat guy Liu Haizhong.

Niu Dahu looked at Xu Lide and said, "Old Xu, don't be too disappointed. We have been good friends for many years. Your son is my nephew, and I don't want my nephew to be jobless. I still have a vacancy for a kitchen helper, so you can let him go to the kitchen first to gain some experience."

When Xu Lide heard that his son was to go to the kitchen, he was about to refuse, but Niu Dahu said with a smile, "Hey, Old Xu, how come you are so smart all your life but so confused at this moment? There are only two projectionists in our Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, you and Old Wang. Let your son gain some experience in the factory first, and then when you retire, let your son inherit the position."

"And your son's position in the kitchen can be taken over by your family. I remember you have a daughter. Your son will take over your position, and your daughter will take over your son's position. In this way, both your children will have jobs. Isn't that a win-win situation?"

Xu Lide felt that what Niu Dahu said made sense, right? His daughter was already thirteen years old, so he let his son practice in the kitchen first, and then he would slowly teach him the projection technique. After his son got into trouble, he could resign and save his position, and then find another projectionist job somewhere else.

The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. He nodded with a smile, took out five big unity notes from his pocket and said, "Brother Niu, I'll leave this matter to you." Niu Dahu really regretted it now. If he had known that Xu Lide would be able to give so many things in the future, he would have left this position to Xu Lide.

That bastard in Liu Haizhong only gave 100 yuan, look how generous the old man is. Niu Dahu nodded, patted him on the shoulder and said, "The canteen director Wu Yulai is my good brother who grew up with me. I will personally tell him not to let your son be bullied in the kitchen." Xu Lide felt warm in his heart when he heard this, and quickly expressed his gratitude with a smile.

After finishing his business, Xu Lide stayed in Niu Dahu's office for a while, and then left. Pushing the old 28-inch bicycle with heavy projection equipment on it, he headed towards the countryside. Today, Xu Lide still had a mission. There were only two projectionists in the propaganda department of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, but they were responsible for the projection work of nearly a hundred natural villages.

Therefore, the work of projectionists is still very tiring, but their income is very high. Although there are only a few films in this era, it does not hinder the people's love for movies. As long as they hear that a certain village will show a movie tonight, even villagers from more than ten miles away will rush to this village to watch the open-air movie.

The place he was going to today was called Zhangjiawa, a small village with only about 50 households. Although it was a small village, Xu Lide did not dare to underestimate it at all. During the Anti-Japanese War, many people in Zhangjiawa died heroically for the country. It is a well-known model village and a well-known anti-Japanese village.

Zhang Laoshun, the village chief of Zhangjiawa, came over with a smile, and held Xu Lide's hand and refused to let go. Xu Lide smiled and said, "Don't be so polite, we have known each other for many years." Zhang Laoshun smiled and said, "Look at what you said. Although Zhangjiawa is a poor place, we also know that it is a pleasure to have friends from afar. Projectionist Xu came from such a far place, and we, the villagers of Zhangjiawa, must entertain him well."

Zhang Laoshun first took Xu Lide to the village party committee courtyard, where a banquet had already been set up. Xu Lide was very satisfied, but he said with a reluctant look, "Village Chief Zhang, this is too expensive." Zhang Laoshun waved his hand and said, "These are just some things from the mountains. Projectionist Xu, please don't be polite."

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Zhang Laoshun smiled and said, "Projectionist Xu, our folks in Zhangjiawa haven't seen a movie for a long time. Can you show it a few more times tonight so that our folks in our village can have fun?" Xu Lide nodded with a smile. He naturally knew the meaning of the banquet prepared by Zhang Laoshun today. He nodded with a smile and said, "Don't worry, I will work hard so that our folks in Zhangjiawa can enjoy the movie a few more times."

Xu Lide took a sip of the wine, nodded with a smile, and thought the wine was really good. After eating and drinking well, Xu Lide continued to say, "Hiccup, I got two new movies from the factory today. You Zhangjiawa folks treated me with good food and wine, and I, Xu Lide, am not a person who doesn't repay the favor. I will definitely show the movie a few more times, old village chief, don't worry."

Zhang Laoshun nodded with a smile, and seeing that Xu Lide was a little drunk, Zhang Laoshun said to Xu Lide, "Projectionist Xu, you lie down on our bed for a while. I will come to call you in the evening." Xu Lide nodded, leaned on the pillow next to him and fell asleep. He rode his bike all the way from Beijing to Zhangjiawa, and he was really tired.

In the courtyard, Qin Huairu cleaned the house again, and took a small stool to sit in the middle courtyard and chat with the old ladies. He is now very satisfied with his life. Every day he cleans the house, and after cleaning, he takes a stool to chat with the old ladies. His life is so relaxed and comfortable.

Sister Hua is the best craftsman among the ladies, and she makes very beautiful shoes. Although Qin Huairu learned to make shoes from his mother, his skills are not as good as Sister Hua's. Staring at Sister Hua's skills, Qin Huairu couldn't help but sigh, "Sister Hua, your shoemaking skills are really amazing."

Yang Ruihua was also sitting on the side and said, "Xiaohua's craftsmanship is unique in our entire Nanluogu Street. Xiaohua can earn more than 30 yuan a month with this craftsmanship."