Siheyuan: With a system in place, you don’t need to worry in times of famine

Yi Zhonghai was busy organizing the birthday of the deaf old lady.

Qin Huairu also helped, and even Qin Jingru went to the Central Courtyard.

An 82nd birthday shouldn’t be celebrated in a big way, but Yi Zhonghai really wanted to gain some goodwill.

Several people were busy and there was no way to avoid the people in the courtyard, so soon everyone knew that the deaf old lady was going to have a birthday celebration, and a big one at that.

"Didn't you just hold your 80th birthday party the year before last? Why are you holding one again?"

"I guess she just wants to have a good time. The old lady is old and alone, so it would be great to have a lively party on her birthday."

"It's going to be a big hemorrhage again. The old lady's life will be even more difficult after her birthday."

In the past, every time the old lady’s birthday was celebrated, everyone in the courtyard would raise money to hold the event. Although they were not asked to raise money this time, they were always indispensable in the end.

"Ye Fei didn't ask for anything, so I guess we don't have to pay this time?!"

Someone thought about it and said casually.

“It’s very possible. In the past, it was hosted by an old man, and he would always ask our customers to contribute something.

This time I just saw them busying themselves, and I didn’t hear any instructions. I guess they won’t let us take our things.”

"It's better for Ye Fei to be the manager of our courtyard. Everyone lives their own life. Even if you help others, it's all voluntary. No one forces you at all."

"Of course not. You see, in previous years, our lives were always tight, and we had to occasionally scrape together a little money to help others. I didn't dare to say anything, even though it was only two cents that was hard to come by. I felt bad for a long time. Two cents, how many things would I have to sell?"

"That's right, I feel bad, but there's nothing I can do. When you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head and go with the flow."

"I like the current atmosphere. It gives me a sense of reality. I can do what I want without being restricted by rules and regulations. I can save money and use it to improve my family's food. Life is meaningful."

When Yi Zhonghai heard these remarks, his face turned dark.

His original intention was to use this opportunity to gain some goodwill and let everyone remember that he had found an uncle. Even if he couldn't return to his previous status, at least when people had problems, they would still think of him as an uncle.

Who would have thought that although good words were heard, they were not about him.

This feeling of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice is really uncomfortable.

"Why are these people like this? An old man is working so hard on this matter, but no one praises him."

Qin Jingru stood up for the injustice and spoke indignantly.

She took care of the old lady's affairs in the hope of gaining some favor.

After all, she has been married for so long, and she can still hear some gossip. She used to think that life is shared by two people, and as long as they close the door, they don't need to pay too much attention to those rumors.

But after a long time, she began to understand a little bit, so she wanted to take this opportunity to improve her favorability.

Qin Huairu didn't think there was anything wrong. The courtyard house now is no longer the same as before.

"Sister, why don't you say anything?"

Seeing that Qin Huairu ignored her, Qin Jingru shouted in dissatisfaction.

"What can I say? Can we shut them up one by one?"

Qin Huairu said:

"Just do your job and don't worry about anything else."

Some things are destined to happen from the beginning. Even people like the old man can't change it. What can ordinary people like them change?

Qin Jingru curled her lips and said nothing more. The more she talked, the more mistakes she would make. It would be better for her to just work honestly.

Amid the busyness of several people, the birthday of the deaf old lady finally arrived. Early in the morning, Qin Huairu and an aunt put new clothes on the deaf old lady. Several people said nice things to each other and were happy. It was very lively.

Yi Zhonghai saw Sha Zhu was about to go out, and hurriedly called out to him:

"Zhu Zi, where are you going?"

"I took over a wedding banquet and went to cook for others."

"Today is the old lady's birthday. We have already bought the dishes and you are the one who will cook."

Yi Zhonghai said quickly.

"Ah? But I've already promised someone else, uncle, why didn't you tell me earlier?

You didn't look for me, so I thought you didn't need me to cook anymore. A few days ago, someone asked me to help, so I agreed immediately."

Sha Zhu spoke up, but didn't take it seriously. It wasn't his fault. It was the uncle who didn't tell him in advance.

"Well, I was thinking that you always cooked for the old lady's birthday in the past, so I thought I didn't need to tell you, you should know it."

Yi Zhonghai's face looked a little unhappy. Thinking about what happened today, he had to ask Sha Zhu for help, so he had to speak again:

"Zhu Zi, can you please postpone your matter? The old lady is old, and it's not easy to hold a birthday party for her."

"Hey, uncle, you are such a joker."

Sha Zhu laughed out loud and said without hesitation:

"The old lady can celebrate her birthday every year, but other people only get married once in their lifetime, and we have already discussed it. Today is their big day, how can I just not go?"

"Now what?

There is no one to cook for the old lady, what should I do? "

Yi Zhonghai was very worried, but when he saw Xiao Kai behind him, his eyes suddenly lit up:

"Zhu Zi, how about this? Let Xiao Kai cook for others, and you stay in the courtyard to take charge of the old lady's birthday banquet. How about that?"

"That won't do. Although Xiaokai can cook, I still have to watch him. He's still too young. If something goes wrong, wouldn't that be a hindrance to my reputation?"

As soon as Sha Zhu opened his mouth, he refused decisively.

"What should I do?"

Yi Zhonghai was really anxious this time. He didn't expect that Sha Zhu was becoming increasingly difficult to command.

Because Sha Zhu had always cooked in the past, he took it for granted that Sha Zhu would take on a lot of responsibilities this time, but he forgot that Sha Zhu was no longer the Sha Zhu he knew.

There’s no one to cook now, is the old lady’s birthday going to be ruined?

He glanced at Xiao Kai behind Sha Zhu again, gritted his teeth, and continued:

"How about you leave Xiao Kai behind? One of you has to stay, right? Today is the old lady's birthday and everything has been prepared. There can't be no one to cook, right?!"

"It's not impossible, but every time Xiaokai and I go out, there is a red envelope worth 10 yuan..."

Sha Zhu really wanted to refuse outright, but in the end he softened his heart.

He doesn't have to stay, but Xiaokai must earn 10 yuan.

"Okay, Xiaokai, you stay. Here's 10 yuan for you. You have to cook well!"

This time, Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth, made up his mind, took out 10 yuan from his pocket and handed it to Xiaokai.

"Thank you, uncle. I will definitely use all my life's knowledge to make this meal."

Qin Kai made a promise, but Yi Zhonghai's face still didn't look good.

How old are you, yet you have learned all your life?

If he didn't really need someone to cook, he wouldn't care who Xiaokai was!