1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Yan Bugui frowned, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to deepen. He shook his head gently, his eyes revealing helplessness and shrewdness: "Jiecheng, it's not that Dad doesn't want to help you. One thousand yuan is not a small amount. How can our family have so much money?"

"Even if there is, I have to consider the whole family, I can't just favor you. Look at our family of six, the daily expenses are not small, your brother and sister's tuition, the family's daily necessities, which one doesn't cost money? If I sell my job for this money, our whole family will starve."

Although Qin Huairu's job is good, he doesn't have that much money. Besides, life is so difficult now, he is not willing to take the risk of putting everything into practice.

Yang Ruihua echoed this, she sighed softly, with a look of pity in her eyes: "Yes, son. One thousand yuan is too much. Your brothers and sisters need money for school and food. You have to understand us."

She knew very well how much money the family had, but she couldn't be too selfish and let her eldest son take all the benefits.

As parents, they should treat every child in the family fairly.

Yan Jiecheng was so anxious that he stamped his feet and more beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His voice unconsciously rose a few notes: "Dad, Mom, you two should think of another way. I'm already this old, and I still don't have a good job. How can I get married in the future?"

"If I miss this opportunity, I'll never have it again. Can you bear to see me being single for the rest of my life? I can't even hold my head up in this hospital. Everyone else has a proper job, but I'm the only one who has to do odd jobs everywhere. How do I feel?"

His eyes were fixed on his parents, his look was full of pleading, and there were even tears in his eyes.

Yan Bugui was unmoved. He knew well the family's financial situation and the importance of maintaining a balance, so he firmly shut his mouth and said no more.

Seeing his parents so determined, Yan Jiecheng felt angry and anxious. He gritted his teeth and used his last trick - slacking off at home.

He lay in bed all day and did nothing, thinking that his parents would always feel sorry for him and change their minds.

However, how could Yan Bugui, who is so smart, be easily controlled?

He looked at his son lying on the bed, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

The next day, Yan Jiecheng found that there was no food on the table as usual, and his mother no longer called him to eat.

His stomach was growling with hunger and he ran to the kitchen, but was stopped by Yan Bugui.

"Don't think you can just stay at home and eat for free if you don't work. No way!"

Yan Bugui's voice was low and stern. He folded his hands over his chest and looked at his son with cold eyes, as if to say, "Don't try to play tricks on me."

Yan Jiecheng widened his eyes, his heart full of grievance and helplessness, but he had no choice but to return to the room in shame and slam the door.

At the same time, a family game was also going on in Liu Haizhong's family.

Liu Haizhong sat in the middle of the main hall, the old chair creaking under his weight, and said to his eldest son Liu Guangqi with a serious expression: "Guangqi, Dad wants to buy the job at the Jia family for you. If you work in the steel mill, you will have a stable job in the future, and you can live in a courtyard house, how great is that."

There was an unquestionable majesty in his eyes, as if he had already planned everything for his son's future and would not tolerate any disobedience.

Liu Guangqi's heart sank. He had known his father's thoughts for a long time, but he had no interest in this job or staying in the Siheyuan.

He stood in front of his father, his eyes calm but firm: "Dad, I don't want to work in a steel mill."

In fact, he didn't want to live in the courtyard and guard Liu Haizhong forever.

Although his parents usually favored him, his father always beat his two younger brothers and made the family uneasy, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

He wanted to stay away from his parents, and also wanted to go out on his own and live the life he wanted.

"What's wrong with the steel mill? That's a great company that many people dream of working in. I'll buy Qin Huairu's job for you when I think about it."

Liu Guangqi stood straight, his hands clasped at his sides, and looked into his father's eyes fearlessly: "I don't agree. I have my own ideals and don't want to stay in this yard for the rest of my life. Even if you are my father, you can't interfere with my decision."

In fact, he didn't want to stay with his parents even more. He said this in his heart.

When Liu Haizhong heard his eldest son refute him, his face suddenly turned red.

He slammed the table angrily, causing the teacups on the table to vibrate and some of the tea to spill out. "How dare you talk to me like that, kid? I'm doing this for your own good!"

His eyes were wide open, veins popped out on his forehead, and he was obviously irritated by his son's words, "I've worked so hard for this family, and you've grown wings and want to fly away?"

Liu Guangqi was not intimidated by his father's anger. He raised his chin slightly, stood up, and said slowly: "Dad, I have grown up and have my own ideas and pursuits. I don't want to live my life according to your arrangements."

After saying that, he turned and strode out of the room, leaving Liu Haizhong standing there gasping for breath.

He slammed his hands on the table, muttering, "This kid is getting more and more disobedient."

With Yan Jiecheng's idea shattered and Liu Guangqi's refusal, the discussions about the Jia family's work in the courtyard gradually subsided.

After all, there aren’t many people in the hospital who are of the right age and have a thousand yuan, so even if you want to sell this job, you have to have the ability to do so.

Speaking of conditions, in fact, the He family also meets this condition. He Yushui has graduated from high school and she should need a job, but it's because the He family and the Jia family are not on good terms.

He Daqing asked He Yushui, and He Yushui said that he didn't want Banggeng to be released and didn't want the Jia family to be satisfied, so the He family would not buy this job.

Two days later, the police officer from the police station came to the Jia family again. His stern face and cold tone made Qin Huairu's heart sink to the bottom in an instant.

"Qin Huairu, you have to collect the compensation as soon as possible, otherwise Banggeng will have to spend the next few years in juvenile detention. Time is running out, so you better hurry up and find a solution."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu's body trembled slightly, her lips turned pale, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She said in a trembling voice: "Comrade Public Security, please give me some more time, I will definitely collect the money as soon as possible."

After the police officers from the police station left, Qin Huairu fell into endless torment again.

Just when Qin Huairu was extremely anxious and almost in despair, Li Xinchuang brought his wife Yang Huixian to Sijiu City.

When Li Xinchuang returned to the village and told the Jia family that they were going to sell the job, Li Quandang, after careful consideration, decided to buy the job for Li Xinchuang's wife Yang Huixian.

In this way, Li Xinchuang and his wife can take their two children to live in Sijiucheng, and Li Xinyan can take care of the village.

Yang Huixian is a typical rural woman, one year younger than Li Weiguo's mother Wang Guifang.

She was dressed in simple clothes, her hair was neatly tied behind her head, her face was slightly yellow, and her eyes showed simplicity and kindness, which was obviously due to long-term work in the fields and exposure to wind and sun.

The couple went to the courtyard to meet Grandma Li and Grandpa Li, and then went straight to the door of the Jia family and knocked gently.

Qin Huairu opened the door and saw Li Xinchuang and a strange woman standing in front of the door. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Brother Li, what are you doing?"

Then she quickly reacted: "Please come in, let's talk inside."