Siheyuan: Yan Jiekuang's carefree life

Tian Dazhuang said, "Lao Gao, you are too naive, aren't you?! Haven't the president and his men promised enough?! How many of them have been fulfilled?! I think their promises are just for show. After listening to them, just ignore them."

Gao Junsong thought for a moment and continued, "Just now when I went to the educated youth site to return my bicycle, Yan Jiekuang asked me if I could approve a piece of residential land for him. He wants to build a house here."

Tian Dazhuang was stunned for a moment and asked, "Does this kid really plan to take root here?!"

Gao Junsong hesitated for a few seconds and said, "I don't think so."

Tian Dazhuang said: "This is a new problem. How about giving the president and Shuji a call and asking for their opinions?!"

Gao Junsong thought about it and agreed, "Okay! Let's do as you say. Call the commune tomorrow morning. But I think the president and the others will most likely agree."

After finishing their business, Gao Junsong and Tian Dazhuang left the brigade. Back home, Gao Junsong sat down on the edge of the kang, took out a cigarette from his pocket, took out a cigarette, lit it, and started smoking. Not long after, Tian Xiuqin came in from outside, and seeing her husband looking worried, she asked, "What's wrong?! Didn't the meeting go well?!"

Gao Junsong said, "Can it be opened?! Ever since something happened in Xishan, people are panicking. Although we haven't had that kind of thing here, other brigades have had more or less. Xishan won't send any new educated youths in the short term. The quota for Xishan will be divided equally among our other brigades. Ten people came from our brigades this time. Fortunately, the educated youths' site was built large enough. Otherwise, I really don't know how to arrange these people."

Tian Xiuqin asked: "Lao Gao, these educated youth keep coming one after another, when do you think it will end?!"

Gao Junsong replied, "I don't know either." Then he asked, "Where's Gou Wa?!"

Tian Xiuqin said: "Where else can this kid Gou Wa go? He keeps surrounding Tian Dazhuang's three daughters all day long."

Gao Junsong said, "This guy has a good eye. If he can marry Sanni home, I will wake up laughing at night. You have a good relationship with Cuihua, find a chance to test their opinions. If they agree, settle the children's affairs as soon as possible to avoid more trouble."

"Hey! I'll find a chance to ask Cuihua when I go to work tomorrow." After saying that, Tian Xiuqin suddenly asked, "Lao Gao, what do you think is going on with Yan Zhiqing and Su Zhiqing?!"

Gao Junsong said, "I heard that Yan Zhiqing saved Su Zhiqing before. Su Zhiqing fell in love with Yan Zhiqing. Anyway, I can't explain their affairs clearly. I guess even they themselves don't know." Then he asked, "What's the matter?! Someone is gossiping?!"

Tian Xiuqin said, "I'm not gossiping, I'm just asking. They go out together every day, so it's inevitable that people will think badly. But Yan Zhiqing is a good person. If they can be a couple, it would be great."

At the same time, Gou Wa returned home. Gao Junsong and Tian Xiuqin heard the noise and came out of the house. Tian Xiuqin asked, "Gou Wa, where have you been? Why are you back so late?!"

Gou Wa said, "Mom! I just went to Third Grandpa's place. Third Grandpa said that the cow in the village will give birth in the next few days. He asked me to come back and tell Dad."

"It's a big deal when a cow gives birth. After dinner, I'll go check on Third Uncle." Gao Junsong looked at Gou Wa and said, "Yan Zhiqing asked you to go find him tomorrow afternoon."

"Hey!" Gou Wa responded, looked at Tian Xiuqin and asked, "Mom, when is dinner ready?!"

Tian Xiuqin glared at Gou Wa and said, "Go and call your second and third brothers to come over for dinner."

"Oh!" Gou Wa responded and immediately went to call for help.

The next day, early in the morning, the villagers and educated youth all went to work. Tian Dazhuang remembered the homestead issue and immediately returned to the office. He picked up the phone on the table, dialed the number, and called the commune directly. Not long after, the call was connected. The voice of the commune director came from the other end of the phone: "Shengli Commune, this is Ge Yunfei. Who is this?!"

"President, I'm Tian Dazhuang from the Qingshan Brigade."

Tian Dazhuang's image quickly appeared in Ge Yunfei's mind, and he asked, "Comrade Tian Dazhuang, what's the matter?!"

Tian Dazhuang said, "Boss, the educated youth in our brigade want to apply for a homestead to build a house. Do you know what the commune says?!"

Ge Yunfei said: "Some time ago, similar things happened in other places. After research, it was decided that homesteads can be allocated to educated youth, and they are allowed to build houses. But if they return to the city or leave the brigade for other reasons, the house will belong to the brigade."

After hearing what Ge Yunfei said, Tian Dazhuang hurriedly said, "President, I know what to do."

"Okay! I hope your team can retain capable educated youth." After saying that, Ge Yunfei hung up the phone.

When Tian Dazhuang heard the busy tone on the phone, he smiled brightly and muttered, "The higher-ups allowed the educated youth to build houses. Do they want to keep them here?!"

"What are you mumbling about?!" Gao Junsong and Wu Haiwang walked in from outside.

Tian Dazhuang came back to his senses and said, "You came at the right time. I just wanted to discuss something with you."

Gao Junsong asked: "Has the commune agreed to let the educated youth build houses?!"

Tian Dazhuang replied: "I agree! But if the educated youth leave our brigade, their houses will be handed over to the brigade. The brigade will handle it."

Wu Haiwang said: "It is only right that they hand over the house to the brigade after they leave. But building a house is not cheap. I am worried that they will return to the city before they have time to live in the house. This will cause them a great loss. What if there is a commotion?!"

Gao Junsong said: "Old Wu, this worry is unnecessary. Who would do such a stupid thing for no reason?!"

Tian Dazhuang said, "Old Wu, you are worrying for no reason. When we grant them the housing land, we can write this matter clearly on the approval slip. As long as they sign it in black and white, they can't make trouble even if they want to." Then he asked, "Where do you think is the most suitable place for the housing land of the educated youth?!"

Wu Haiwang said: "It's not quite appropriate to be grouped with other villagers. There is no suitable place near the educated youth site. I think the only suitable place is near the cowshed."

Gao Junsong frowned and said, "It doesn't seem appropriate to put it in the cowshed."

Wu Haiwang said: "If not put it there, where do you want to put it?!"

Tian Dazhuang looked at Wu Haiwang, then at Gao Junsong, and said, "In fact, the most suitable place is near the educated youth site. But there is no suitable place nearby. I think we should arrange the homesteads for the educated youth not far from the cowshed. But we should arrange those homesteads within the red line of the villagers' land of our brigade. In this way, even if the higher-ups come to investigate, they can't find any evidence against us. Even if the educated youth leave in the future, it will be convenient for us to deal with those houses." Then he asked, "What do you think?!"

Gao Junsong smiled and agreed, "I agree with Lao Tian's plan. Besides, it's the off-season now, and we don't need so many people working in the fields. Instead of letting them do nothing and cause trouble, we might as well let them work. This way we can earn some money to supplement the family income."