Siheyuan: Starting from Building a Village

"Uncle, what's a little low?"

Sha Zhu brought in the braised pork and vaguely heard a few low words, so he couldn't help but ask.

Jia Dongxu said, "Shazhu, I told the master that your work level is a bit low."

"Alas, there is nothing we can do. The leaders in the factory don't know how to recognize gold and jade."

Sha Zhu felt helpless. Those leaders praised him verbally, but every time Sha Zhu asked for a salary increase, they either pretended to be stupid or changed the subject.

"I think so, Master. Try this braised pork. With this level, I think it should be raised to level 9, not to mention level 8."

Jia Dongxu ate a piece of braised pork with an intoxicated expression on his face.

"Mm, bright red in color, rich but not greasy, and melts in your mouth. Very good."

Yi Zhonghai also turned into a gourmet. After tasting a piece carefully, he began to eat it with big mouthfuls.

"Uncle, Brother Jia, as long as you are satisfied."

Sha Zhu's face was filled with a "happy" smile. In Sha Zhu's heart, the uncle was an elder he respected, and Jia Dongxu was a good buddy he considered himself to be. Today, he was able to receive recognition and praise from both of them, and Sha Zhu felt a surge of pride in his heart.

"Brother Jia, what are you busy with recently?"

Sha Zhu was very curious, but at the same time he had doubts in his heart, more doubts.

I suspect that what Jia Dongxu said about being robbed last time was all nonsense. Maybe he made a lot of money last time, and he just wanted to keep it for himself, so he lied to them and said he was robbed.

"I'm just a part-time worker, what else can I do? I'll just have to find a way to earn some living expenses."

You can't tell too many lies, as it's easy to be exposed if you tell too many lies. Jia Dongxu understands this very well.

Sha Zhu said meaningfully: "Your odd jobs are really enviable."

"Envy? Silly Zhu, when did you learn to beat around the bush?"

Jia Dongxu was not stupid, so he could naturally hear some different meaning in Sha Zhu's words.

"Brother Jia, what you said is wrong. I, Shazhu, have always been straightforward and never beat around the bush."

"Silly, you..."

Even though Jia Dongxu refused to pay the debt last time, deep down in his heart, he always felt inferior to others, especially the neighbors in the yard. The way they looked at him made him feel uncomfortable.

This is also one of the reasons why Jia Dongxu often goes out early and comes back late.

"Okay, Dongxu, Shazhu, let's have a drink together."

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Yi Zhonghai interrupted them in time. Don't let them fight, it would be a joke, and there are many people in the courtyard who want to see them laugh.

As long as Jia Dongxu and Sha Zhu fought in his house tonight, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui would definitely mock him when they saw him tomorrow, which was something Yi Zhonghai could not tolerate.

Yi Zhonghai couldn't understand why the current situation had occurred in the compound.

In the past, I could still get along with Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui on the surface, but now, they both want to make fun of each other.

And the people in the compound obviously didn't respect him as much as before.

Fortunately, he has two generals under his command: Jia Dongxu and Sha Zhu.

"Dongxu, Shazhu, the past is in the past, and we must all look forward."

"In the future, our three families must be more united, help each other, and live a good life for those ungrateful people in the courtyard to see."

"I'm not worried, Silly Zhu. I have a proper job and I'm a chef, so I don't have to worry about food and drink."

"What I'm worried about is Dongxu. Although he's making a lot of money now, it's not a long-term solution after all."

Yi Zhonghai talks a lot after drinking a little wine.

Sha Zhu suddenly said, "Uncle, didn't our factory have a new director? Can you use his connections to get Brother Jia back to the factory?"

"Go back to the factory? Silly Zhu, are you kidding me? My good life has just begun. Only a fool would want to go back."

Jia Dongxu refuted on the spot. He had already gotten used to his current life. He slept until he woke up naturally every day, and Brother Hao was helping them make money. Wasn't this more comfortable than working in the factory?

"Well, I tried it. The next day I went to see the new director Zhou, but he said that policies are policies and no one can change them. Unless Dongxu can make a special contribution."

Naturally, Yi Zhonghai also wanted Jia Dongxu to return to the factory, stay with him, and be taken care of by him. Even if Jia Dongxu was not a good person, he was just a good person. At least he would not go astray.

"Uncle, what is a special contribution?"

After listening carefully, Sha Zhu also understood that Jia Dongxu still had a chance to return to the factory.

Jia Dongxu didn't interrupt, just took a sip of wine and kept eating.

"For example, capturing enemy spies or developing certain technologies."

"Master, I don't have that ability."

Jia Dongxu waved his hands repeatedly. If he had the ability to catch enemy spies, would it be so easy for them to rob him of the money? If he had strong research ability, would he still be a first-class worker after working for six or seven years?

Sha Zhu asked again: "Uncle, what about catching the thief?"

Yi Zhonghai said: "It won't work if it's a small thief, it has to be a big thief, preferably one who commits crimes in a gang. As long as they can make a contribution, it won't be a problem to go back to work in the factory."

"Haha, uncle, Brother Jia, now is your chance."

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Sha Zhu was happy because he had inside information.

Yi Zhonghai asked hurriedly: "Shazhu, what do you mean?"

Sha Zhu lowered his voice: "Uncle, Brother Jia, I'm telling you, you must remember to keep it a secret."

"Don't worry, Silly Zhu. We are tight-lipped men."

Yi Zhonghai almost patted his chest and made a promise.

Although Jia Dongxu didn't say anything, he looked curious. He really wanted to hear what news Sha Zhu had.

"Let me tell you something. Our factory was robbed. The scrap warehouse was robbed. I heard the amount of the stolen goods was not small."

"Silly Zhu, who told you that? How come I don't know?"

"Uncle, let alone you, even the directors of the major departments may not know. It is still confidential. They said that the police have been notified and the police station and the security department are jointly investigating."

"Silly, is this true?"

"This news is absolutely true."

"Why are you so sure?"

"There's someone in the kitchen who has a close relationship with Deputy Director Li. We let it slip when we were chatting. Uncle, Brother Jia, do you think this is a good opportunity?"

"It's a good chance, what makes you think we can catch those thieves?"

"We can't. We don't have time. Brother Jia has plenty of time now. Besides, doesn't Brother Jia know a lot of gangsters? Ask around. Even if we can't catch the person, as long as it's a clue that plays a decisive role, it can be considered a major meritorious service, right? Uncle, do you think there will be any problem for Brother Jia to enter the factory at that time?"

"Well, this is worth a try, don't you think, Dongxu?"

I really didn't expect that there would be a ray of hope after all the difficulties!

"Ah? Master, what did you say?"

It was obvious that Jia Dongxu was distracted.

"Dongxu, what's wrong with you? Why is your face so pale?"

"Yeah, Brother Jia, why are you sweating?"

Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu looked at Jia Dongxu in surprise. How come Jia Dongxu changed so much in just a short while?

"I... I'm drunk. Master, where did you buy this loose basket? Did someone cheat you?"

Jia Dongxu rubbed his face and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Impossible. There can't be fake wine in the supply and marketing cooperative."

In order to verify his words, Yi Zhonghai drank another glass and tasted it carefully. There was nothing wrong with it and the taste was still the same.

"That's probably something to do with my health. I've had a cold these past couple of days and I feel a little weak."

Jia Dongxu's reasons came one after another.

"Brother Jia, this is a bit ridiculous. You can't drink alcohol if you have a cold?"

Sha Zhu obviously didn't believe what Jia Dongxu said.

"Shazhu, you can't say that. There's nothing wrong with alcohol. It must be Dongxu's physical condition. Sometimes you really can't drink alcohol when you have a cold."

Yi Zhonghai still agreed with Jia Dongxu's statement. He had a similar experience. He felt weak all over after catching a cold, and it took him three or four days to recover.

"Master, Shazhu, that's enough for today. I'm going to go back and rest first."

"Okay then, Dongxu, have a good rest when you get back."

"I understand, master."

Jia Dongxu got up and left. Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu, who were left, were not in the mood to drink anymore, so they just decided to leave.