Siheyuan: Struggle Begins in the 1950s

The verdict came down more than half a month after Li Huaide and other two were arrested.

As the principal offender, Li Huaide was directly sentenced to ten years, while Xu Damao and Cui Dake were sentenced to eight years as accomplices.

After receiving the sentencing notice, Xu Fugui and his wife's hair turned white overnight.

The next day, the old couple packed some of Xu Damao's clothes and went to the prison to see him off.

In prison, Xu Damao looked listless and had a face full of stubble, looking as miserable as he could be.

Xu Damao and Cui Dake were sent to Northwest China to serve their sentences.

As for Li Huaide, he was sentenced to work on a farm in the western suburbs.

Although both places are prisons, they are worlds apart.

In the Northwest, one could lose one's life if one is not careful, but the conditions in the western suburbs are much better.

This was mainly due to the help of Li Huaide's father-in-law.

Li Huaide's father-in-law was implicated by Li Huaide this time, and originally didn't want to care about his life or death.

She even wanted her daughter to divorce Li Huaide and sever all ties with him.

But Li Huaide's wife still had feelings for Li Huaide, especially since she gave birth to a son for him.

One day husband and one hundred days of grace.

With this child around, Li Huaide's wife finally chose to ask her father to help Li Huaide, and finally Li Huaide was sentenced to serve his sentence in the western suburbs.

He even used his connections to help Li Huaide get his sentence reduced and released early after serving a few years.

However, as a price, Li Huaide needs to divorce his wife and completely sever ties with his father-in-law's family.

When the news of Xu Damao's sentencing spread to the hospital, everyone sighed.

Those who have children at home and are not married could not help but curse.

Because of the Xu Damao incident, the reputation of the Siheyuan has become bad.

Those who are of marriageable age should forget about getting married in the next few years.

The subdistrict office also came to the courtyard to hold a full meeting because of this matter.

Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai secretly rejoiced that they were no longer the managers.

As for Yan Fugui, his status as manager was also revoked after he was criticized.

In fact, many other courtyards have abolished the system of managing uncles.

Yan Fugui was a little sad.

After all, the manager can distribute some things as welfare every year.

Now it’s okay, there’s nothing left.

Xu Fugui probably didn't want to be criticized, so he didn't move back to Xu Damao's house.

Without Xu Damao's family in the backyard, Liu Haizhong now lives in seclusion.

The backyard also became quiet.

This is a good thing for Wang Jianjun.

Half a month after Li Huaide’s incident.

Old man Chen went to Wang Jianjun and said that the big boss wanted to see him and invite him to dinner.

Wang Jianjun was not surprised by the invitation from the big boss.

After all, I helped him a lot this time, so it's only right that he treats me to a meal.

Old man Chen was very cautious this time and didn't even arrange for a driver.

The person in charge of driving is naturally Wang Jianjun.

Along the way, Old Man Chen sat in the passenger seat and asked questions non-stop.

"Uncle Chen, didn't you hear about what happened that day from your senior leader? Why are you asking me again?"

"It's because of what he said that I came here to ask you out of curiosity. How did you do it that day? With so many guards, you were able to drug Li Huaide."

Wang Jianjun laughed and said perfunctorily: "I've already told you that this is my best trick. I'm going to pass it down to my son."

"You'd better not spread it. This trick is too dangerous. You won't be able to find any evidence if you use it to commit a crime."

Old man Chen shook his head and advised.

When he thought about Wang Jianjun's dangerous methods, he was afraid that he would go down a illegal path in the future.

The two came to the big leader's house, and today only the big leader's wife was there.

When the leader’s wife saw Wang Jianjun coming, her attitude towards him was completely different from before.

Unlike the pride in his previous appearance, the other party's attitude today was as if he really treated Wang Jianjun as his own son or nephew.

The two came to the leader's study.

The big boss saw Wang Jianjun smiling, put down the documents in his hand, stood up and said with a smile:

"Xiao Wang is here, you guys sit down first, I'll go make some tea."

"Why do you do it yourself? Where's your secretary?"

"I arranged for him to go to another department. I'm about to transfer him, and I can't hinder the future of young people."

Wang Jianjun was a little surprised. He had already brought Li Huaide down, and he heard that Li Huaide was also implicated and removed from his position in the committee this time.

In theory, there is no need for the top leader to leave the city now.

As if seeing the confusion in Wang Jianjun and Old Man Chen's eyes, the leader smiled and explained:

"You have to leave. The committee is too powerful now. If Xu Yanchang falls, a Liu Yanchang will rise soon. Just like the new director of your steel mill, Xiao Wang, he will probably be another Li Huaide after a while."

Hearing this, Wang Jianjun also fell silent.

What the big leaders said is true. Given the general environment, those who can rise to prominence are often the speculators.

"Let's not talk about that. I called you here not only for dinner, but also to thank Xiao Wang. Thanks to your help, I was able to rescue Xiao Yang. Otherwise, he would have to continue sweeping toilets in your steel mill."

The big leader said this and looked at Wang Jianjun and asked:

"Xiao Wang, I'm not leaving yet. If you need anything, just tell me. I will never refuse to help you as long as I can."

The big boss was thinking that he was about to leave the city and didn't know when he would be able to come back.

He owed Wang Jianjun such a big favor and wanted to repay him when he had the chance.

When Wang Jianjun heard the leader's words, he was a little excited at first.

But the next moment he was stunned.

What should I order?

Need money? I guess the boss doesn’t have as much money as himself.

Want an official position?

But I don't want to be an official, and given the current situation of the leader, it seems that there is no way to arrange a position for me.

When I think about it this way, it seems that the conditions proposed by the big boss are a bit tasteless.

Seeing that Wang Jianjun was actually hesitating, Old Man Chen looked at him with dissatisfaction and said:

"What are you thinking, kid? Lao Liu, I'll make the decision for him. Just think of it as letting this kid make a contribution to the country."

Wang Jianjun rolled his eyes and asked, "How could you be so casual as to waste a favor on me?"

After hearing what Old Man Chen said, the big boss couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Old Chen, don't you see that Xiao Wang really needs my help? Let's listen to what he has to say first."

Seeing the two men looking at him, Wang Jianjun simply told his leader what he had just thought.

"Boss, there is something I really want to know if you can help me with."

The big boss couldn't help but frown when he heard what Wang Jianjun said.

Wang Jianjun asked if there is any way to help.

This shows that this matter is not that easy.

"Tell me what you want. I won't refuse as long as I can do it."

"That's the case, big boss. I want to ask if you know any experts in chip research who are being beaten down by the movement."