Siheyuan: Since 51

I endured it for two days, until the 4th, Sunday.

Early in the morning, after finishing his breakfast, Lin Zhiyuan packed up, rode his bicycle, and headed straight to the supply and marketing cooperative.

You wouldn’t know until you go there. Only when you arrived at the exclusive sales area did you discover that the Beijing Dalai Camera Factory had already launched and sold domestically produced cameras two years ago.

There was no other choice. The others were all imported products. Lin Zhiyuan ignored them and decisively decided to go with Da Lai.

"Comrade, how much does this camera cost?"

The saleswoman was a woman in her thirties. Perhaps because she came to ask about the price, or because there were too many people just looking without buying, her attitude was a little impatient.

"Dari 135 rangefinder camera, 168 yuan."

It’s expensive, really expensive, half a year’s salary for an ordinary worker.

Lin Zhiyuan muttered to himself, reached into his pocket, took out a wad of money, counted it, and placed it on the glass surface.

"Okay, I'll take one, you count."

The salesperson couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, a little surprised, and couldn't help but look at Lin Zhiyuan a few more times.

After picking up the money to confirm, he bent down and took out a new product packaged in a cardboard box from the cabinet below.

I asked casually, "Do you want to buy more film?"

Lin Zhiyuan was stunned. Oh no, I forgot about this. He nodded immediately.

"Yes, yes, yes, a few more volumes."

The salesperson crossed his chest, chuckled and asked, "15 per roll, how many rolls do you want?"

"What, so expensive?"

Lin Zhiyuan stared with his eyes wide open and exclaimed, "Excuse me, how many photos can be taken with one roll?"

"It depends on the technique. Usually more than 30 photos. The camera comes with two rolls."

The salesperson curled his lips and said, "Taking photos is not easy. If you don't have good skills, it's common to take more than 20 photos on a roll. You should take it back and practice first!"

Lin Zhiyuan counted and put down another hundred and fifty, "I'll take ten rolls, so I won't run away later."

The salesperson opened his eyes and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Ah."

After asking for instructions on how to use the camera, Lin Zhiyuan took the camera and film to the public security bureau to register and returned home happily.

Small cross yard.

Xiao Shufan, Xiao Shuchen, and Xiao Shuhong, the three little guys, stood in a row facing the wall.

Qin Huairu sat at the stone table with a sullen face.

Wu Xia drank water with a smile on her face and said nothing.

Lin Zhiyuan, carrying a satchel and pushing a bicycle, happily turned into the Moon Gate, and couldn't help but feel curious.

"Huai Ru, what's going on?"

Qin Huairu looked up and said helplessly: "These three brats need to be taught a lesson."

Putting the bicycle under the wooden shed, Lin Zhiyuan walked over.

"Tell me, what did they do?"

Qin Huairu let out a long sigh and said unhappily, "Let's fight, or a group fight."

Wow, so brave?

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but look over, but he didn't intend to care. He lowered his voice and asked, "Why are they fighting?"

Little Shufan looked at the crack in the wall, feeling very unconvinced. When he heard Lin Zhiyuan's words, he responded loudly.

"Dad, it's a problem with Little Gourd in the middle courtyard. The second and third sons were riding a tricycle, and Little Gourd wanted to snatch it, so they started fighting. Then Little Gourd was beaten, and Banggeng wanted to help, but I couldn't just stand by and watch!"

Lin Zhiyuan listened and nodded, "That makes sense, then why did mom let you face the wall?"

"That... was a pretty harsh beating."

As soon as Xiao Shufan finished speaking, Qin Huairu added: "Isn't that a bit cruel? He was holding a brick and was about to smash it on the head. If Guangtian hadn't been there and stopped it in time, would it have been okay?"

What the hell!

Lin Zhiyuan was also startled, "Who is it?"

"Second dick."

Qin Huairu replied, then turned to look at the three brothers, "There's still half an hour left, stand still."

As he was talking, he caught a glimpse of Xiao Xingkang peeking at the Moon Gate, and said unceremoniously, "Xingkang, come here too."

Xiao Xingkang was stunned, but didn't dare to run and walked in timidly.

Qin Huairu raised her hand and pointed, "Go, you also go over there and face the wall."

Xiao Xingkang's eyes widened, "Aunt, I..."

"What do you mean, did you participate in the fight?"

"Involved."

Xiao Xingkang let out a weak cry, hung his head, and walked towards the wall.

Lin Zhiyuan looked at the four little guys and couldn't help but laugh: "These four brothers are quite united."

After more than half an hour, the facing-the-wall session ended.

Qin Huairu stepped forward and began to educate.

"The second and third brothers fought because Little Hulu stole something, which is not wrong. Banggeng wanted to bully the younger brother, and the eldest brother and Xingkang helped him, which is also not wrong. However, it is wrong for children to fight with bricks. Do you understand?"

The four little guys said in unison, "Got it!"

Qin Huairu asked again, "Do you know why I asked you to face the wall together?"

Without waiting for the four to respond, he asked himself, "Brothers should unite, fight together, and be punished together, right?"

The four of them said in unison, "Yes!"

Lin Zhiyuan added with a smile, "Since you are so united, I have a reward."

Xiao Shufan rolled his eyes and asked with a smile, "Dad, what's the reward?"

Xiao Shuhong, Xiao Shuchen, and Xiao Xingkang all looked over expectantly.

Lin Zhiyuan grabbed the small shoulder bag and took out the camera.

"Come, let me take your picture."

Wu Xia's eyes sparkled, "Zhiyuan, this is great stuff. Let's take a few more pictures later."

"Okay, I bought it to use it."

Qin Huairu was also a little tempted. After a few seconds, she came to her senses, lowered her head, and saw four little guys looking at her. She kicked her lightly on the butt.

"Teach me a lesson, go ahead!"

Watching the four little guys coming over, Lin Zhiyuan put the camera strap around his neck and gestured with his hand.

"Don't worry, line up and take a solo photo first."

Wu Xia looked down and stood up, "Zhiyuan, I'm going to change my clothes."

Qin Huairu also smiled and said, "I'll go clean it up too."

Xiao Shufan rolled his eyes and said, "Old Three, you are the youngest, you go first."

Little Shuhong raised his hand to wipe his nose, then stood happily on the steps in front of the door.

Lin Zhiyuan squatted down, looked at the camera lens, suppressed his smile, and pressed the shutter.

Next, Xiao Shufan, Xiao Shuchen, and Xiao Xingkang.

After taking photos of one person, we formed teams of two, three, four...

The little guy was done, Xiao Xingkang turned around and said, "I'll go call Sister Chaoyun."

After saying that, he ran away in a hurry.

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Come, Second Aunt, Huairu, I'll take a photo of you first."

The two of them took a photo each and then took a photo together.

Three minutes later, a large group of people came.

Not to mention the Qin family and their two families, even several other families all came.

"Zhiyuan, take some pictures of my house later."

"Brother Zhiyuan, I want to take a photo too."

……

Everyone was talking at once and wanted to take a picture.

No matter how rich Lin Zhiyuan is, he can't do whatever he wants.

He clapped his hands immediately and said, "Everyone, be quiet. I want to say a few words."

When the voice dropped, he continued, "A roll of film costs 15 yuan, and can take about 30 photos, which means 50 cents per photo. The photo studio charges 2 yuan for developing a photo."

Without waiting for anyone's response, Lin Zhiyuan looked at Yan Bugui.

"Teacher Yan, you are good at counting. Please register. If you want to take photos, please register first and then take photos!"

Yan Bugui adjusted his glasses and said readily, "No problem."

Hundreds of people, more than two hundred photos, Lin Zhiyuan became more and more adept at taking pictures.

I had lunch at noon and continued in the afternoon. In less than a day, my skills were fully mastered.

Carrying a backpack filled with camera and film, I rode my bicycle straight to Lingjing Hutong.