Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

In the women's prison, Yi Zhonghai and his wife stared at each other in silence through the rusty window.

It was clearly just a thin iron window, but it was like a natural chasm that placed the couple in completely different worlds.

What was even more frustrating was that Yi Zhonghai could only watch his wife suffer. The deep feeling of powerlessness was so suffocating that Yi Zhonghai dared not face his wife's gaze.

"Old Yi, have you been doing well in the hospital recently?"

Seeing the depressed Yi Zhonghai, it was an old lady who couldn't help but start asking about his well-being.

"It's all fine, but it's always a bit uncomfortable living alone."

Yi Zhonghai raised his head and said in a deep voice: "How are you doing in there? Do you have enough money? If not, you must tell me. Our family doesn't lack this little money. Prison is not like home. Don't waste yourself just to save money."

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and this is especially true in places like prisons where good and bad people mix. As long as you have money, you can exchange for various resources and improve the harsh living conditions.

"My crime wasn't serious, and the people I'm in jail with are all pretty kind. I'll be out of jail in a few months, so you don't have to worry."

The aunt forced a smile and whispered to comfort him.

Birds of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups. The different types of prisoners in the prison are also clearly divided. The people who were assigned to the same cell with the three housekeepers were mostly petty thieves, and there were no ruthless people who had killed people.

Of course, Jia Zhang was not so lucky.

Tomb robbing was a serious crime in that era, and Jia Zhang's cell was full of strong men with blood on their hands. The frail Jia Zhang was tortured by her cellmates, and it was unclear whether she could survive the ten-year sentence.

After chatting about family matters for a while, the two calmed down a little and Yi Zhonghai finally told them the purpose of this trip.

"Zhu Zi came to me a few days ago and told me that he has elderly parents and young children to take care of, so it is impossible for him to help us in our old age."

The lady was slightly stunned, a little disappointed, but also a little relieved, and said: "We are just ordinary neighbors. He really has no obligation to help us in our old age. Let's think of other ways."

After suffering a lot in prison, the old lady gradually became more open-minded and no longer obsessed with the issue of retirement.

It is not certain whether you can live to old age. Instead of worrying about the issue of retirement, it is better to live well in the present.

"None of the neighbors in the yard are reliable, so let's adopt a child."

Yi Zhonghai pursed his lips, as if he had made a great effort to force out a word.

Raising a child to adulthood is extremely costly and risky, and it was only at this time that Yi Zhonghai finally made up his mind.

"Well, then adopt one."

The aunt nodded, her face was very calm, and there was even a faint smile on her face.

"I have delayed you all these years."

After being married for many years without having children, the aunt had thought about adopting a child, but she had never made up her mind.

Now that Yi Zhonghai had made the decision, her heart settled down and she no longer wavered.

After getting his wife's consent, Yi Zhonghai felt reassured and more confident.

"Tomorrow I will go to the street office to find Cheng Hao and ask if there are any suitable children.

I will make sure everything is arranged before you come out."

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Yi Zhonghai was not a procrastinating person. After making up his mind, he asked for half a day off from the factory the next morning and went to the street office to inquire about the situation.

When Cheng Hao heard that Yi Zhonghai came to ask about adopting a child, he was a little surprised.

Yi Zhonghai had shown no signs of wanting to adopt a child before, so why did he suddenly change his mind today?

However, this incident was unexpected, but also reasonable.

Jia Dongxu passed away early, and He Yuzhu and Qin Huairu are both sober people. They will not be stupid enough to let Yi Zhonghai lie down and suck their blood.

Yi Zhonghai couldn't find anyone in the hospital who could help with his elderly care, so he had to find another way and change his career.

"Director Cheng, I came here today to ask about adopting a child.

I wonder if there are any suitable children available for adoption in the city recently.

It would be best if she was healthy, had no parents or relatives, and was young and ignorant. "

Before speaking, Yi Zhonghai handed Cheng Hao two packs of cigarettes, his tone very respectful.

“You have to go to the orphanage and ask for that yourself.

Once you find a suitable child, ask the orphanage to issue a certificate, then you can go to the street office to register the child. "

Cheng Hao handled his affairs impartially and did not make trouble for Yi Zhonghai just because he disliked him.

The war had only been over for a year, and many families had lost their breadwinners, leaving behind a large number of orphans.

Yi Zhonghai's family is relatively wealthy, and if he could adopt a few more children, it would be a solution to a social problem.

"Okay, I'll go ask now."

Living in the jurisdiction of the street office, you always have to give instructions before doing anything.

Especially for someone like Yi Zhonghai who has a grudge against Cheng Hao, if things are not smoothed over in advance, problems will easily arise when the time comes.

Yi Zhonghai was about to leave when Cheng Hao suddenly called him.

“Yi Zhonghai, adopting a child is a serious matter.

Once you adopt a child, you and your spouse will become the child's guardians and will be responsible for the child.

You have to think clearly, this is not a business, even if the child doesn’t like it, you can’t return it.”

Those orphans who have lost their parents are all pitiful people. They are more sensitive and are prone to go to extremes if they are subjected to great stimulation.

It is a good thing that Yi Zhonghai is willing to adopt them, but it will turn into a bad thing if it is not handled properly.

Yi Zhonghai stood there, took a few deep breaths, and said solemnly: "Director Cheng, don't worry. Since I have decided to adopt them, I will definitely treat them as my own sons. As long as my husband and I have something to eat, we will not let them starve."

“Remember what you said today.

To adopt a child, you need a certificate from the orphanage and the street office.

Once we issue the certificate, we will be responsible to the end.”

Cheng Hao reminded solemnly.

"That would be perfect."

Yi Zhonghai was not nervous, but rather more relaxed.

With the endorsement of the street office, if the children refuse to fulfill their obligation of support in the future, Yi Zhonghai and his wife will have a place to seek justice.

In this way, Yi Zhonghai will have no more worries.

"Okay, let's go."

Cheng Hao waved his hand, signaling Yi Zhonghai to leave.

Everything that needs to be explained has been explained, and now it depends on what Yi Zhonghai will do next.

After leaving the street office, Yi Zhonghai went straight to the orphanage. After searching for a long time in the noisy and chaotic orphanage, he finally selected a baby boy who was over one year old.

Yi Zhonghai is a person from the old era. He cannot get rid of the idea of ​​favoring boys over girls, so his first choice is naturally a boy.

The one-year-old baby boy had just been weaned and was still not sensible, which just met Yi Zhonghai's wishes.

After determining the adoption target, Yi Zhonghai quickly completed the adoption procedures at the orphanage.

Afterwards, Yi Zhonghai took his ID and his newly-appointed son to the street office to register his household registration.

It is necessary to register the child. Only after registering the child can the child officially become Yi Zhonghai’s son and a member of the Yi family.

But when registering his household registration, Yi Zhonghai was stumped by one thing.

What should I name my child?