Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

"Dad, it's not like our family can't afford meat, so why are you so stingy? Even the dried salted fish you dried in the sun have never been put on the table."

As the boss, Yan Jiecheng is quite tough.

He tried to change his stingy father's temper.

Yan Bugui ignored his son. He rolled his eyes at Yan Jiecheng and said:

"What are you thinking about? I'm going to take those dried salted fish to Pigeon Market to exchange for money. I can earn one cent more per pound by making dried salted fish and selling it to Pigeon Market than by selling it to the steel mill. Go to Pigeon Market in a few days and sell the dried salted fish I have saved."

Yan Jiecheng was speechless. His persuasion was ineffective and he was sent to do something else. If he had known, he would have kept silent.

Yan Bugui continued;

"By the way, I have something to tell you. Boss, I have already found a job for you. You can be an apprentice in the steel mill after the new year."

Yan Jiecheng was so excited that he almost jumped up when he heard this.

"Really, Dad?! That's great! You really are my dad!"

Yan Bugui smiled and continued:

"Listen to me first. I spent three hundred dollars to find connections to get your job this time. Once you start working, pay me five dollars a month until you pay me off."

Yan Jiecheng's face fell when he heard this.

"Dad, are you still my real dad? I have to pay six dollars a month for food and accommodation. If I pay five more dollars now, how much will I have left?"

How much can an apprentice earn? Yan Jiecheng was still hoping to get a formal job and save money to marry a wife.

How much will be left if I pay another month?

"Stop talking nonsense. Fathers and sons should settle accounts clearly. Your father's money is not blown by the wind. Besides, I haven't calculated your interest yet. As long as you pass the work level assessment in the future, won't your salary be added to it?

Not to mention the 80 yuan salary of a 7th-level worker, even Jia Dongxu earns more than 30 yuan a month. If you work hard, you will have this money. "

Yan Jiecheng was completely defeated.

The joy of having a formal job was gone.

Now my mind is full of calculations on how much money I will have left after paying these fees.

Yan Bugui was laughing secretly in his heart.

He actually only spent 200 yuan to get the money through connections. The extra 100 yuan was falsely reported by him.

He had no intention of cheating his son, but because Wang Jianjun bought a bicycle, he couldn't wait to buy one for himself.

But he was reluctant to spend his own money.

In this case, I can only take action against my own son.

Let Yan Jiecheng work harder so that I can ride my bike earlier.

What Yan Bugui didn't realize was that his calculations made his children lose even more affection for him.

On the other side is Sha Zhu’s family in the middle courtyard.

As soon as Sha Zhu came back today, he heard some bad news from the deaf old lady and the middle-aged lady.

The girl who went on a blind date with him yesterday asked a matchmaker to reject Sha Zhu.

When Sha Zhu heard the news, he was stunned.

He couldn't understand why he was rejected the next day when they had a nice chat that day.

The deaf old lady couldn't bear to see her grandson sad, so she spoke to comfort him:

"Zhu Zi, don't take it to heart. It's her loss that Chen Li doesn't like you. Grandma will help you find a better one."

Sha Zhu felt bitter in his heart, but he could only put on a smile and say he didn't care.

What Sha Zhu didn't know was that at this moment, the girl Chen Li, whom he had been thinking about, was having a quick meal with Xu Damao at Donglaishun.

Xu Damao knew that he had to strike while the iron was hot when pursuing a girl, so he made an appointment with the girl to go to Quanjude to eat roast duck today.

Chen Li also seemed to have taken a liking to Xu Damao.

I even changed into a brand new wool coat before going out for dinner.

Got a new hairstyle.

That pretty look made Xu Damao feel itchy.

Especially Chen Li, who knows how to capture a man's heart.

He kept saying nice words.

Even someone as smart as Xu Damao was stunned by what she said.

"Brother Damao, I'll pour you another glass."

While chatting, Chen Li did not forget to pour a glass of wine for Xu Damao.

This wine was ordered by Xu Damao for ulterior motives.

However, Chen Li didn't drink at all and kept pouring wine for him the whole time.

"Lili, pour yourself a glass and drink with me, your brother."

Xu Damao smiled in a lustful and frivolous manner.

Chen Li looked a little unnatural, but she quickly concealed it and continued to smile:

"Sorry, Damao, I'm allergic to alcohol and can't drink."

"Really? That's fine."

Xu Damao felt a little regretful, but he didn't know how to persuade him anymore.

Then he thought for a moment and continued:

"Then how about I take you to the movies after we finish our meal? Let me tell you, my dad works at a movie theater, and I'll take you to see the latest movie."

Chen Li said with embarrassment:

"But Brother Damao, won't it be too late?"

"How could that be? Even if it's late, your brother Damao can still ride his bicycle to take you back."

"Well... okay then, but Damao, we agreed that you would take me home after the movie."

"Of course, your brother Damao is a man of his word. He will definitely do what he says."

Looking at Chen Li's innocent and shy appearance, Xu Damao felt a fire rising in his heart.

I was already thinking about which guesthouse was closer to the cinema.

Seeing that Xu Damao had almost finished drinking, Chen Li refused to let him drink any more no matter what.

After they finished their meal, Xu Damao rode his bicycle and took her to the cinema.

When the two came out of the movie, they found that someone had pulled out the air pump nozzle of the bicycle.

Looking at the deflated bicycle, Chen Li said anxiously:

"Brother Damao! How am I going to get home when my bike is flat?"

Xu Damao laughed in his heart, but on the surface he acted like a caring older brother and said gently:

"Don't worry, Lili. I just happen to know a guesthouse nearby. Why don't you stay there tonight and I'll find a way to send you back tomorrow."

"How...how can I do this? I'm a little scared to be alone in the guesthouse."

"Don't be afraid, Brother Damao will accompany you tonight."

Seeing Chen Li's strange look, Xu Damao immediately added:

"Don't worry, I'll get two rooms, one for each of us."

Chen Li was a little conflicted, but finally agreed reluctantly.

Xu Damao suppressed his excitement and took Chen Li to the guesthouse to book a room.

When they arrived at the guesthouse, Xu Damao went to handle the formalities, while Chen Li was wandering around the gate, feeling a little uneasy.

Then, as expected, there was only one room left in the guesthouse.

Xu Damao suggested sleeping on the floor with some embarrassment.

Chen Li sternly refused on the spot and said she would walk home.

Seeing that the duck in his mouth was about to fly away, Xu Damao would never agree.

He immediately cursed and swore that if he dared to have any evil thoughts, he would have no descendants.

Seeing that Xu Damao dared to utter such a vicious curse, Chen Li's attitude softened a little.

Finally, Xu Damao reluctantly entered the guesthouse.

He totally failed to notice the expression on the waiter at the hotel nearby, which all men could understand.