Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Accompanied by the sound of "knock knock knock", a light sound of footsteps was heard in the house.

After a while, the door was slowly opened and Yi Zhonghai appeared at the door.

When he saw that it was Liu Guangqi standing outside the door, he nodded slightly, with a hint of concern on his face.

Then he stepped aside and motioned Liu Guangqi to enter the house.

Seeing this, Liu Guangqi hurriedly stepped into the house.

As soon as he entered the door, he turned around quickly and closed the door behind him with swift hands and feet.

The action of closing the door was clean, neat and smooth, as if one was afraid that a cold wind would take the opportunity to sneak into the room.

After doing all this, Liu Guangqi let out a long sigh of relief, and then turned around impatiently.

He said to Yi Zhonghai anxiously, "Uncle Yi! There has been a significant progress! Now I urgently need you to go to the factory with me to write an application! This matter is really too important to me, it is related to my happiness in this life! So, please help me with this no matter what!"

Yi Zhonghai looked at Liu Guangqi's anxious expression, the beads of sweat on his forehead and his tightly furrowed brows, and couldn't help feeling a little sympathy. He patted him on the shoulder and agreed readily.

"Guangqi, this is what I promised before. Don't worry, I will definitely help you to the end and won't give up halfway."

Liu Guangqi was still a little worried. He moved closer to Yi Zhonghai with a nervous look, staring into Yi Zhonghai's eyes, as if he wanted to convey his determination and worry to him through his eyes.

He whispered, "Uncle Yi, when we get there, you will be my father. Don't make any mistakes when introducing yourself. This matter must not be exposed. If it is discovered, all our previous efforts will be in vain."

Yi Zhonghai nodded solemnly, his eyes firm and serious, and said: "I know the seriousness of the matter, don't worry, I will be careful. I will try my best to be a good father to you. I have also thought about it carefully during this period of time, and I will not let others see the flaws."

Afterwards, Liu Guangqi took small steps, like a thief, and tiptoed towards the door of Yi Zhonghai's house with the imposter "Liu Haizhong".

Liu Guangqi walked in front timidly, being extremely cautious with every step he took.

From time to time, he would suddenly turn his head back, his eyes wide open as big as copper bells, and scan the surroundings vigilantly, fearing that anyone would discover their whereabouts.

And that look was filled with vigilance.

Yi Zhonghai, who was following closely behind Liu Guangqi, also looked as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

At this moment, his heart was like a jumping rabbit in his chest, up and down, and he couldn't calm down.

After all, this matter is not a joke. If you are not careful and others find out, the consequences will be disastrous.

However, although he was extremely frightened inside, Yi Zhonghai still tried hard to appear calm on the surface.

He was seen clenching his teeth tightly, raising his chin slightly, and his eyes deliberately revealed a hint of determination that was barely noticeable, as if he was secretly cheering himself up.

Along the way, they chose to walk in those secluded corners with few people, trying their best to avoid face-to-face encounters with people.

Their figures were looming in the dim light, silently shuttling between every corner of this ancient courtyard.

At this moment, a sudden shout broke the eerie silence.

I only heard Liu Guangfu's familiar voice coming from far behind me: "Brother, where are you going?"

The sound was like a bolt from the blue, striking Liu Guangqi directly.

In an instant, Liu Guangqi's body seemed to be cast under a spell, and he froze in place, motionless.

Immediately afterwards, a strong electric current quickly spread along his spine and throughout his body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

After a long while, Liu Guangqi slowly turned around as if waking up from a dream.

When his eyes met Liu Guangfu's curious and puzzled eyes not far away, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable panic in his heart.

Liu Guangqi's mind was working rapidly, like lightning across the night sky, and he said quickly: "Oh, Uncle Yi and I have something to do outside, you should go home quickly and don't run around. It's not safe outside, and my parents will be worried soon."

Although Liu Guangfu was a little confused, he always obeyed his elder brother, so he nodded obediently and said, "Oh, okay, elder brother, I'll go home first!"

After saying this, he turned around and prepared to leave.

However, at this moment, Liu Guangqi seemed to suddenly remember something important, and hurriedly called Liu Guangfu back: "Guangfu, come here quickly!"

Hearing the call, Liu Guangfu immediately stopped and quickly returned to Liu Guangqi.

Liu Guangqi looked at his sensible brother with a smile on his face, and praised him with satisfaction: "Guangfu, you have behaved really well these days and have not made mom and dad angry. I am very pleased! So, as a reward for you, I have a little surprise for you."

As he spoke, Liu Guangqi slowly reached into his pocket and began to search.

After a while, Liu Guangqi took out two one-yuan bills that were crumpled but exuded a faint scent of ink and carefully handed them to Liu Guangfu.

"Here, take these two dollars and keep them. You can use them to buy some snacks you like. But remember, don't tell your parents about this, or they will definitely take the money back with their tempers. Do you understand?"

Liu Guangfu looked at the two dollars in his hand with joy, his eyes lit up instantly and his excitement was beyond words.

He couldn't wait to reach out and take the banknote, holding it tightly in his hand, as if he was afraid that Liu Guangqi would change his mind and take it back.

"Don't worry, brother, I won't tell anyone!"

Seeing his brother so happy, Liu Guangqi also laughed, patted Liu Guangfu on the shoulder and said, "Okay, go and play. I have other things to do, so I'll go first."

After saying that, Liu Guangqi turned and left, leaving Liu Guangfu standing there alone, holding the hard-earned two dollars tightly in his hand, with a happy and satisfied smile on his face.

After watching Liu Guangfu running away, Liu Guangqi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The breath seemed to have been suppressed in his chest for a long time. As he exhaled, he raised his hand to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead. Those beads of sweat rolled down his slightly thin cheeks like beads with broken strings.

He winked at Yi Zhonghai, and the two of them quickened their pace and quickly left the courtyard, as if something terrible was chasing them.

After leaving the courtyard, Liu Guangqi breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Yi Zhonghai, with a look of relief on his face, and said, "Uncle Yi, it was really dangerous just now. We have to be more careful next time and can't be careless, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "Yes, I know. If we act carefully, we will succeed."

Liu Guangqi led Yi Zhonghai slowly to the famous state-owned restaurant.

This hotel stands between the streets and alleys. Although it looks a bit old on the outside, it still looks neat and elegant overall.

Its two-story building silently witnesses the passage of time.

The originally bright and eye-catching sign at the door has now lost its former glory, but the four big characters "State-owned Hotel" on it are still clearly visible, as if telling people about its former splendor and glory.

As the two stepped into the hotel, a bright and warm atmosphere hit them.

The store is spacious and open, with sunlight streaming through the large windows onto the ground, making the entire hall exceptionally bright.

The floor had been carefully wiped and was so clean that you could almost see your reflection in it. The spotless tables and chairs were arranged in an orderly manner.

However, in sharp contrast are the waiters in state-owned restaurants.

They stood listlessly behind the counter, their eyes half open and half closed, completely uninterested in the customers coming and going.

There was more or less a hint of impatience on each of their faces, as if these diners had disturbed their leisure time.

Just then, Liu Guangqi and Liu Haizhong appeared in the hotel.

Seeing this, the waiter just lazily raised his eyelids, waved his arms casually, and said in a nonchalant tone: "Find a place to sit by yourselves!"

After she finished speaking, she immediately lowered her head and started to busy herself with the meaningless things in her hands again, without even looking at the two of them again.

Faced with such a cold service attitude, Liu Guangqi was quite magnanimous and did not take it too seriously.

He walked through the lobby with familiarity and went straight to the private room he had booked in advance.

This private room is located in a corner of the hotel. It is relatively secluded and can effectively avoid the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Gently push open the door, and the scene inside the house comes into view.

Although the room is simply furnished, it exudes a sense of cleanliness and tidiness everywhere.

A huge round wooden table is placed steadily in the center of the room. Several wooden chairs are neatly placed around the round table. Although they do not look luxurious, they give people a comfortable and practical feeling.

The white lime-washed walls have turned slightly yellow in some areas due to the baptism of time, like faint traces left by time.

And on that wall, a slightly faded landscape painting hangs high, injecting a touch of simplicity and elegance into the originally slightly monotonous space.

Just then, Liu Guangqi and Yi Zhonghai walked in together.

Seeing this, Qi Sihui hurriedly stood up, and a friendly and warm smile instantly bloomed on her face, as gentle as the warm spring sun.

She walked quickly towards Yi Zhonghai and said enthusiastically, "Uncle Yi, you are finally here. You must be exhausted on the way! The food in our state-owned restaurant is delicious. Let's eat a good meal today!"

Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded slightly, his kind face showing an amiable expression, and he responded softly: "My girl, I'm not tired at all, I just came here to lend a hand!"

Afterwards, everyone sat down one by one.

At the beginning, everyone exchanged greetings for a long time, chatting about family matters.

Some talked about interesting things that happened at home recently, while others talked about the latest news on the streets.

Gradually, the atmosphere on the scene became more and more lively and harmonious, and laughter and joy continued to echo throughout the room.

After the atmosphere became thoroughly heated, everyone finally got down to business and began discussing the important matter.

Liu Guangqi's face looked a little pale, and there was even a layer of fine sweat beads on his forehead. His lips were trembling slightly, and his expression seemed very nervous.

He took a deep breath, then slowly opened his mouth and said, "Uncle Yi, I really have to rely on you tomorrow! You have to do me a big favor and pretend to be my father to go to the factory to write the application. There really can't be any mistakes! You know, the people in the factory are all very cunning. If I'm not careful, they might find out."

After hearing what Liu Guangqi said, Yi Zhonghai stretched out his right hand calmly, gently patted Liu Guangqi's shoulder, and then responded in a calm and firm tone: "Guangqi, just put your heart at ease! I know very well in my heart that there will be no mistakes in this matter."

At this moment, Liu Guangqi had no intention of paying attention to the environment and layout of the private room. All his attention was focused on the incident at hand.

His hands, which should have been hanging naturally on both sides of his body, were now clasped together uncontrollably.

Due to excessive force, the joints of his ten fingers had begun to turn slightly white, as if they would break at any time due to the unbearable pressure.

At the same time, his already small face was filled with a complex expression of anxiety and expectation.

His eyes would always look in the direction of Yi Zhonghai from time to time, his eyes full of desire, as if he wanted to get some comfort and more confidence and support from Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai obviously noticed the nervousness in Liu Guangqi's heart, so he raised his left hand again, patted Liu Guangqi's shoulder gently, and said in a low voice: "Guangqi, relax, we have prepared everything we need, there will be no problem!"

Liu Guangqi nodded slightly to show his agreement, but his deep eyes still could not completely conceal the deep worry.

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