Siheyuan: I am reborn as a good person He Yuzhu

At this time, the old lady at home had already noticed the changes outside. Although she knew that she was being investigated because of her godson, she was not worried and believed that these secrets would not be exposed.

The neighbors' attitude towards her gradually became complicated. On the surface, everyone was still polite to her, but there was a hint of vigilance in their eyes. Only Yi Zhonghai seemed to trust her a little more, because he felt that the old lady would not cause him any trouble.

Suddenly, Yi Zhonghai received a notice from his superiors that the street office staff were investigating the old lady. Putting down the work at hand, he hurried to the old lady's residence.

After entering, he closed the door carefully, facing the old lady sitting on the sofa, and said seriously: "Mom, the people from the street office are investigating you."

A hint of surprise flashed in the old lady's eyes, then she regained her composure, looked at Yi Zhonghai and asked, "Is it because of my godson?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded: "Maybe. But don't worry, I will protect you."

The old lady patted his hand gently and said to him, "Son, I'm not afraid. I'm just afraid of causing you trouble."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head: "No, Mom. I will take care of this matter."

The two looked at each other, and their hearts were filled with the tacit understanding and trust that is unique to mother and son. However, they both knew very well that this investigation would not end so easily. The old lady needed to act more cautiously to avoid exposing her secrets.

At the same time, Yi Zhonghai also began to wonder if someone was secretly targeting the old lady. He thought of He Yuzhu's family, but quickly rejected the idea. He knew that He Yuzhu knew nothing about her past experiences and would never do such a thing.

The development of the situation exceeded their expectations. The old lady was considering exchanging her house for the five-guarantee household quota, which won her more attention in the yard and made her behavior more conspicuous and cautious. Yi Zhonghai also paid closer attention to the progress of the investigation by the street office, hoping to find out the real behind-the-scenes ** who threatened the old lady as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the old lady and him.

Director Wang and his colleagues accelerated their investigation. They visited many households in the courtyard, trying to uncover the old lady's secrets. However, the investigation became more complicated, and everyone's past had its own unique stories and secrets, making it more difficult to expose the **.

"This old lady...what is she planning?"

After the people from the street office left, Yi Zhonghai did not return to the house immediately, but remained standing in the yard.

At this time, the old lady stuck her head out of the house and looked at Yi Zhonghai quietly. The two were seven or eight meters apart, without speaking to each other, staring at each other for a long time, which lasted for about a minute. Yi Zhonghai suddenly laughed softly: "Old lady, do you think it was the old woman of the Jia family who did it?"

The old lady frowned and shook her head slowly, "I really can't be sure."

"Do you have any grudge against her?" Yi Zhonghai asked further. "No." The old lady firmly denied it.

"Who do you think it could be?" Yi Zhonghai asked. "I can only say that everyone is a suspect," the old lady shook her head again, "I'm not sure who did it."

"Aren't you worried about being caught?" Yi Zhonghai was only halfway through his words when he suddenly smiled. The old lady also smiled unconsciously, and said helplessly: "I know what you want to say, but this is my opinion. It really could happen to anyone."

"What if they really catch you?" Yi Zhonghai continued jokingly.

"Let them do it. I'm so old, what sentence will I get if I go in?" The old lady answered lightly.

This made Yi Zhonghai laugh, and he said with emotion: "Old lady, at your age, if you really go to prison, you might even be sentenced to death."

The old lady's expression became solemn after hearing this. She was silent for a while and then said, "Then let them deal with it. At my age, there is not much fun in living. Shooting is just the same."

"..."

Yi Zhonghai fell silent, stared at the old lady in front of him, then turned and walked towards the house. He didn't care much about what the old lady said. For an old man approaching the end of his life, death is no longer the biggest fear; what is more, is the fear of the process of death, and this, along with other feelings, seems to be insignificant.

If the old lady really suffered the death penalty, it would be a relief for him to some extent.

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"..."

Listening to the reminder voice that kept echoing in her head, the old lady couldn't help but smile... Although the staff of the street office had left, she knew very well that what happened today was obviously intended to convey a certain message to her. As for who instructed her, the old lady had some guesses in her mind. However, it was no longer important. The key point was that her behavior did attract the attention of the street office. Once they began to take an interest in her, things would be able to go smoothly.

The old lady already has her own ideas about how to proceed, but it still needs further confirmation.

The next morning, the old lady went out. Almost at the same time, the people from the street office also appeared outside the courtyard. This time, there were seven or eight people, far more than yesterday. The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties, slightly fat but wearing a straight Zhongshan suit, with a gentle smile on his face. Behind him followed several younger staff members, who were unloading various office supplies from the car, such as tables, chairs, and filing cabinets.

Yi Zhonghai immediately stepped forward to greet him with a respectful attitude. "Secretary Wang, you are here."

"Yes." Secretary Wang smiled slightly. "It's so lively so early in the morning. Are you going to have a meeting?"

"No, we just got together to chat."

"Oh." Secretary Wang smiled and nodded, his eyes swept through the crowd in the courtyard, and finally stopped at the old lady at the door of the main room. "The old lady is here too."

The old lady raised her head and smiled, "Secretary Wang, you are here. Please come in and sit for a while."

"No need, we'll be leaving soon."

Secretary Wang waved his hand to refuse and looked at Yi Zhonghai, "Comrade Yi, please give way for a moment. We need to talk."

So Yi Zhonghai nodded and led Officer Wang into the house. Seeing this, the others dispersed one after another, doing what they had to do. Only the old lady stayed where she was without moving an inch.

After entering the room, Secretary Wang quickly looked around and then sat down. Yi Zhonghai hurriedly handed him a glass of water. After taking the glass and thanking him, Secretary Wang got straight to the point and talked about business.

"Please tell me something about the old lady."

Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement and gave a detailed introduction to the old lady's age, physical condition, family background and other information.

As Wang listened, he nodded and occasionally asked a few questions. When the other party finished speaking, he asked: "Does the old lady receive a pension?"

"No, she has been doing housework at home and has never gone out to work."

"Then where does she get her living expenses?"

"I mainly rely on my three sons for support and the monthly relief from the street office."

“So how much is the monthly amount?”

"Well... I don't remember the exact amount, it seems to be around ten yuan a month." Yi Zhonghai said.

When he heard this, Wang seemed touched: "Well... most of the cadres nowadays are just idling around, with low education and straightforward attitude. For example, this report is not clearly written and needs to be reviewed. However, Lao Liu, the high school student, became very cunning after graduating."

He flipped through the report in his hand and sighed. Director Duan smiled and agreed, "Yes, education and personality are not always related. The author of the report has been investigated again. By the way, Director Duan, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

"Does this require further investigation?" Director Wang asked, pointing at the old lady in the report.

Director Duan waved his hand and replied impatiently: "Investigation? Is it necessary? The old lady is just one of the five-guarantee households. What major problems can she involve? Our office is extremely busy. There is no need to get involved in such small troubles."

But Secretary Wang still felt that we should be cautious. "But, Director, if this old man really has a problem, wouldn't we be negligent?"

Director Duan said earnestly, "Hey, Xiao Wang, you should also learn to focus on the overall interests. Now is a critical moment. The war situation on the ** Peninsula is tense. National affairs are the real focus. Let's let go of these trivial matters." He patted Secretary Wang on the shoulder and added, "The goal of our work is to serve the greater strategy, not specific individuals. We must stand higher and look at the overall situation, and don't limit ourselves to a small corner."

Even so, Secretary Wang still did not give up. "Are we just going to ignore it? What if the old lady really has a problem?"

Director Duan waved his hand and responded wearily, "Who can I ask about this? Our office has limited manpower and can't handle so many trivial matters. Let's put it aside for now and temporarily withhold the elderly's application materials. We will review them in detail later."

Watching Director Duan leave, Secretary Wang sighed secretly. Although she knew that arguing was futile, she believed that some responsibilities must be fulfilled. Perhaps this was the essential difference between her and her boss.

"Forget it, let's just put it down." She said to herself and turned her attention to sorting out the documents. Although the task was trivial, it was also a key part of her job responsibilities and could not be neglected.

He Yuzhu was also busy preparing for the New Year. In addition to his own work, he also helped his neighbors. Despite the difficult times, the joyful atmosphere of the New Year was still everywhere. The joyful laughter of every household filled every corner of the city.

In this era, everyone supports the country in his or her own unique way. Those fighting on the front line and the ordinary people left behind at home are silently working hard for the future of the nation. In small communities, people like Secretary Wang and Director Duan are also silently dedicating their efforts to promote social progress.