The Great Era of Siheyuan

Four tables and chairs were already set up in the middle courtyard. Those who didn't have a seat would have to stand and eat, or wait until everyone finished eating before filling up. There were only a dozen households in the courtyard and the Jia family, and not all of them would come to eat, so it was enough.

"Zhu Zi, is the food ready? People from the courtyard should be here soon, don't let them wait with empty stomachs!"

Yi Zhonghai asked Sha Zhu while standing in the yard.

"What are you preparing? Radishes, cabbages, potatoes, tofu, vermicelli, meatballs, what's the point of preparing just a few dishes like this! If you hadn't brought back a piece of pork, there wouldn't be any pork strips. The Jia family is really stingy. They took so much money but couldn't even afford to buy a piece of meat. The only piece of meat is still on the table. I heard that our factory gave her all the money and notes!"

Sha Zhu felt a little unfair for Jia Dongxu. After all, Jia Dongxu grew up with him, and he didn't expect that his funeral would be handled so hastily. He couldn't bear to see it.

"Zhu Zi, shut up. What nonsense are you talking about? You are so careless. If someone hears you, you will get into trouble again! Dong Xu has three children. The money and tickets have been used. Are they going to live like this in the future?"

Yi Zhonghai reminded him in a low voice.

"Well, it's my fault, it's okay!"

Hearing the dissatisfaction in Yi Zhonghai's words, Sha Zhu quickly admitted his mistake.

When Yi Zhonghai spoke, he dared not talk back. In his eyes, Yi Zhonghai was just a strict elder, and it was reasonable for him to say a few words to him.

"Zhu Zi, now that Dong Xu is gone, the Jia family has no one to rely on. You should take good care of them in the future!"

Yi Zhonghai patted Sha Zhu's shoulder and looked a little depressed.

Jia Dongxu was his apprentice after all. No matter how bad he was in the past, after all these years, he would have feelings for him even if he had raised a dog, not to mention that he had treated him like his son.

When Sha Zhu heard this, his eyes immediately lit up. He thought that this old man might be hinting at something to him, so he quickly agreed.

"Master, don't worry. From now on, the affairs of the Jia family are my affairs. If Sister Qin has any problems, that's my business. Just come to me!"

Sha Zhu patted his chest and guaranteed, isn't this an opportunity that has come right to your doorstep?

"I know that you are a kind and reasonable person, Zhuzi. I feel relieved when you say this. If Dongxu knew that he had a good brother like you, he would definitely be very happy! Okay, hurry up and cook. Don't be too late. People should be here soon."

Yi Zhonghai said with relief.

"Okay, okay! Don't worry, I'm here. I won't delay everyone's meal."

At this moment, Sha Zhu was full of energy. He was shaking the large iron pot weighing more than ten pounds casually in his hands, with a smile on his face. If you didn't know him, you would think he was celebrating a wedding!

People's joys and sorrows are not the same. Sha Zhu happily looks forward to a better life in the future, while Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu beside him cry heart-wrenchingly and worry about the future.

As soon as Li Wenqiang pushed his bicycle into the yard, Yan Bugui came up.

"Li Wenqiang, do you want to give the Jia family a package and have a meal here tonight?"

"Why would I seal the packet? Why would I get involved in the Jia family's affairs?"

Li Wenqiang said angrily that he had just had a big fight with the Jia family, but he invited him to the banquet. If Jia Zhang saw this, she would be so angry that she would die.

After saying that, he pushed the phone to his door and turned to go back to the house.

Yan Bugui grabbed him.

"Hey, you're wrong to think like that. Think about it, you just have a conflict with Jia Zhangshi, what does this have to do with Jia Dongxu, right? The dead are the greatest. If you don't go today, how will people in the yard look at you in the future? Think about it, you're not married yet, if you ruin your reputation like this, which girl will marry you in the future?"

Yan Bugui advised earnestly.

Li Wenqiang thought about it and realized that he didn't know how long he would have to live here, so he had to consider his popularity in the hospital. Thinking of this, he took out a dollar from his pocket and stuffed it directly into Yan Bugui's hand.

It’s not that he wanted to give too much, but he had already found all the change today.

"Since you've already spoken, wouldn't it be disrespectful of you if I didn't agree? But Third Uncle, you've always been a person who doesn't do anything without a profit. What's your purpose in persuading me like this today? Just tell me directly! Don't keep me in suspense!"

Li Wenqiang looked at him quietly. This old guy must be thinking of something again.

"You've already seen this, I knew I couldn't hide it from you! Didn't I discuss this with Lao Liu yesterday? Whoever handles this matter best will be the boss. I was thinking, how about you help me tomorrow? When the meeting starts, vote for me. Don't worry, I will definitely not treat you unfairly in the future!"

The third uncle looked at him with a smile, waiting for his reply.

"Uncle Three, I can't agree to this. To be honest, I don't care who will be the first uncle, you or Second Uncle. It's all for the good of the hospital. But if I agree to you, won't Second Uncle blame me when he finds out? This won't do! I abstain and I won't vote for anyone!"

Li Wenqiang refused without thinking. This was the old guy's plan. He had already offended Yi Zhonghai, and if he got involved in their fight for supremacy, no matter who he helped, he would offend the other one. Helping him would be crazy!

"Hey, don't leave! This matter concerns the major events of our entire hospital. How can you abstain from voting? Think about it, you personally elected the chief minister of the hospital. How glorious is that?"

As the third uncle spoke, he gestured excitedly with his hands, as if he was going to run for President of the United States.

"If that's what you mean, I'll go talk to the second uncle and see what he says!"

Li Wenqiang said this and was about to go aside to look for Liu Haizhong.

"Hey, what's wrong with you, little comrade? I just want to test you. Seeing that you are so determined, I believe you will treat the election of the compound fairly and impartially. In this case, I will leave first. You can come over to eat later. By the way, remember to bring two taels of rice!"

Yan Bugui ran away after he finished speaking. If Li Wenqiang really had to go and talk to Liu Haizhong, where would he put his face? Men in this city don't have any face!

Li Wenqiang just lay at home for a while, and soon the courtyard called for dinner. He had nothing to be embarrassed about, so he picked two taels of rice from the few grains at home, put it in a cloth bag and walked directly to the place where the third uncle collected the money, and poured the rice into a basin.

All of this rice is to be reserved for the Jia family. What they are going to eat later is the food they had prepared long ago. Generally speaking, these are given in advance, but if there is enough food, they can get it themselves.

When Li Wenqiang arrived, there was no place to sit. Almost all of the dozens of people in the yard had come today. Three of the four tables were crowded. There was only one table, where the deaf old lady, three uncles, Jia Zhang and her in-laws sat. They were all elderly and senior.

Li Wenqiang took a few looks and saw that he couldn't squeeze in. He was too lazy to sit down, so he went back to the house, took out a large bowl, filled it with a bowl of mixed grain rice and walked towards the stove.

"Silly Zhu, help me get some food!"

Li Wenqiang pointed at the cabbage and tofu on the chopping board and said that he planned to just eat it and leave.

When Sha Zhu heard the voice, he looked up and his face suddenly darkened.

"You want some food? Go grab some from the table. If everyone is like you, will I still be doing this? Don't come begging for food from me. Get lost!"

He even wants to serve him food myself. It’s good enough that he doesn’t beat him until his head is broken and bloody, but he still wants to serve him food myself!