Siheyuan: If you ruin the reputation of the whole courtyard, I will move out

"Where did the budget come from? These things are not cheap." He Yushui couldn't help but be surprised. You know, at that time, the bicycle and the phonograph together cost a large amount of money.

"This is one of the assets I brought to marry you. I've also taken on an extra job recently." Zhang Yu held her hand honestly and firmly, and continued, "Yu'er, you should understand that I will work hard to give you a better life. When we are able, we will build a house with modern facilities to give you a stable and comfortable home."

"No matter where you live, as long as you are happy, it doesn't matter. Don't waste money." He Yushui's voice was calm and gentle.

"No matter how difficult it is, as long as you are happy, I am willing to give everything." Zhang Yu agreed with deep affection. They walked together in the park and looked forward to the future together.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, the factory began to operate again. When Zhang Yu went to report to the driver team, he did not forget to bring small gifts to thank his colleagues for their support and companionship.

During this period, Zhang Yu deliberately avoided contact with Lou Xiao'e. Even if they met by chance, they would just exchange simple greetings and would never prolong the conversation.

After returning to work after the New Year, Zhang Yu felt that the atmosphere in the factory had changed. The conflicts between the factory director and the deputy director were increasing, and the power behind the two was affecting the development of daily business.

The deputy factory director has a bad reputation, but he is very good at handling interpersonal relationships. With the advantage of being selected by his father-in-law, information channels are as easy for him to obtain as taking candy from his pocket.

In contrast, although the factory director has more years of experience, he is not good at diplomacy when facing personnel struggles. His strategy focuses on professional technology and he rarely participates in such social activities.

Before the Spring Festival, Zhang Yu had visited the deputy director, presented him with generous gifts, and the two had lunch at home to enhance their relationship. After a few glasses of wine, their relationship took a step further.

Zhang Yu did not pay too much attention to the arrogant factory director because he would be dismissed and marginalized as the story developed later, while Deputy Director Li would become the core of the steel plant. This is the reason why Zhang Yu tried his best to make friends.

Faced with many options and with no other options, he chose a seemingly easy path.

The 20th day of the first lunar month finally came, and he successfully took on the task of transporting goods out of the city. He had informed Lou Xiao'e in advance that they would meet in a remote place. In the morning, when he went to the car workshop to pick up the goods, he met Qin Huairu, who was cleaning and serving Xu Damao during the Spring Festival.

Without a detailed conversation, he left smoothly with the factory's permission and documents and headed straight to the agreed place. The arrival of the car brought a sense of relief to the Lou family.

When the car stopped, Zhang Yu found that the three members of the Lou family were hugging a pile of moderate packages, and they looked at him nervously and expectantly.

"Why are there so many luggages?" he said as he got out of the driver's seat and walked towards them.

This sentence was like starting a secret path, and the three of them reflexively covered their bags. However, due to the large opening of the bag, the concealment effect could not be completely hidden. These bags were filled with their necessities. If they were lost, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to them, comparable to facing a life-and-death test.

Feeling the tension in the situation, Lou Bancheng's voice became tense: "When can we leave the city?"

Zhang Yu stretched out his hand and asked, "Did you bring those things as agreed before?"

Her mother immediately took out a large yellow croaker from the package and handed it to him. Seeing him nod with satisfaction, Zhang Yu put the yellow croaker into his storage box.

He ordered, "Get in the car." He then opened the back cover of the truck and instructed them to get in and wait until they left the suburbs before reappearing. He also promised, "Be patient. I will reward you when you are safe in Tianjin Port."

The tarpaulin inside the truck made their figures almost invisible. Then, Zhang Yu started the engine and the car began to move away from this prosperous city, also known as "Sijiu City".

The driving process went smoothly, and the steel plant's work permit cleared the obstacles along the way for them. However, they encountered a temporarily blocked section at the border between urban and rural areas, which was an unprecedented new challenge for them.

Two inspectors stopped their truck and said, "Get down for a safety check."

Facing the inspector, despite his fear, Zhang Yu remained calm: "You two have worked hard. Would you like to have a cigarette and take a break?" He took out a cigarette calmly, looking quite cool on the outside.

But the other party flatly refused: "No smoking during the mission."

So Zhang Yu produced a certificate from the steel plant: "I am a member of the Red Star Steel Plant, and there are steel materials sent to the factory on the truck." His voice was calm and strategic.

After comparing the documents, the two staff members said they needed to check the goods on the truck. Although Zhang Yu was nervous, he remained calm: "It's up to you. What specific methods do you need to check?" His tone was still firm.

The three people hiding in the dark held their breath in anxiety. Fortunately, this area was relatively remote and the wind could cover up some of the noise. Zhang Yu gently lifted a corner of the tarpaulin, revealing the steel. A preliminary inspection showed nothing unusual and could not be investigated in detail. At this time, an inspector asked, "What is that bag?"

Zhang Yu quickly looked at the big bag and calmly replied, "That's a personal item that a colleague asked me to send back to the countryside."

As he said this, he boldly took out the bag and handed it to the two of them: "You can check it if you want."

He carefully opened the bag and found local specialties and rare treasures of the city. After the confirmation, the inspector was satisfied, returned the certificate and stamped the temporary pass. After receiving the certificate, Zhang Yu smiled and handed them a pack of cigarettes. As the car slowly left the temporary checkpoint, the taillights gradually went away...

The cold weather during the Spring Festival was biting, and after sitting in the car for a long time, they felt their backs were as cold as ice. As soon as they got out of the car, Lou Bancheng immediately looked for the search bag he had left behind, recalling that it was once full of expensive items.

"Don't worry, your belongings are all here." Zhang Yu smiled.

Looking at the treasures intact, Lou Bancheng was surprised at the source of the specialties. It turned out that before the inspection, Zhang Yu cleverly used his fingers to move the gems in the air, covering them with local products. When the search was over, he had quietly recovered without being noticed.

"Xiao Zhang, you are so awesome." Faced with the intact gem, Lou Bancheng's opinion of Zhang Yu completely changed.

For Zhang Yu, this real admiration came from his lack of greed for wealth. It was rare to be so calm in front of a bag full of expensive gems, Zhang Yu thought to himself.

"We are still half a day away from Tianjin Port, but we can't take it lightly," Zhang Yu reminded solemnly.

The vehicle drove smoothly on an unobstructed road and arrived at Tianjin Port, indicating that Zhang Yu had completed a perfect mission.

After arriving at the destination, Lou Bancheng immediately paid the balance, demonstrating that he adheres to the business rules of integrity and keeps his word.

Taking the two carps, Zhang Yu said sincerely: "May you have a safe journey."

Lou Xiao'e, who was standing aside, looked at Zhang Yu, with countless words in her heart, but she didn't say anything until her mother gently took her arm.

"Thanks to you, my family was able to escape danger. If I have the chance, I will definitely remember your kindness." The feeling of gratitude was deeply engraved in her eyes.

Zhang Yu smiled slightly: "You're welcome, it's just my job."