Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

Chapter 501

Xiao Wang is a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He helped Wang Weidong when he was testing graphene batteries.

Wang Weidong quickly became friends with Xiao Wang by virtue of his social arrogance. Xiao Wang was born in a compound, and his parents and brothers are quite influential in the capital.

Section Chief Liu Hongshan had long wanted to get closer to Xiao Wang, and of course he couldn't wait for the meal.

He stood up with a smile on his face, and said repeatedly: "Don't worry, as long as the courtyard side agrees, I will definitely help you install the transformer as soon as possible."

The installation of the transformer is beneficial to the residents of the entire courtyard house. Since then, they no longer have to endure the on and off lights every night.

Wang Weidong felt that the installation of the transformer had become a settlement, so he didn't think much about it. After returning to the courtyard, he began to renovate the pool.

There is only one faucet in the small courtyard. If you use the washing machine, you have to pull down the water pipe every time, which is really troublesome.

It's better to ask the workers to install another faucet in the sink while there is nothing to do now.

Wang Weidong shook his head helplessly as the workers took great pains to break open the sink, install the faucet, and then rebuild it with bricks and cement.

If it is in later generations, you can buy a two-point pipe and install it without reinstalling the faucet.

The workers were hired by Wang Weidong in the labor market, and the price was very good. It only cost one yuan and eighty cents for labor and materials.

Seeing that the cement pool was well pasted, Wang Weidong tried the faucet, and after confirming that there was no problem, he gave the money to the workers.

When the worker got the money, he couldn't close his mouth in excitement. He had rarely encountered such non-bargaining customers as Wang Weidong.

Of course Wang Weidong knew that the money he gave was a bit higher than the market price, but he didn't care. Now his monthly salary is 260 yuan, and there is no lack of this.

The worker got one yuan and eighty cents, and maybe he could buy an extra pencil and a pinyin book for the child. The child might become interested in learning, and 20 years later, there would be one more scientist in the country.

Sending off the workers, Wang Weidong was about to go back to his house to rest with Guan Tingting. Maybe he was stimulated in Hong Kong. Since returning to the capital, Guan Tingting has been firing on all cylinders. He has to fight Wang Weidong seven or eight times a day. If Wang Weidong is not The body is much stronger than the average person, almost not her opponent.

Just two steps away, there was a knock on the door outside: "Director Liu, are you home?"

Hearing the voice seemed to be Section Chief Liu Hongshan, Wang Weidong stopped, turned around and opened the door.

Sure enough, it was Section Chief Liu Hongshan standing outside.

It's just that Section Chief Liu Hongshan seemed to be in a bad state. He rubbed his hands, and his originally dark face was slightly reddened, like a burnt black cornbread.

Section Chief Liu Hongshan swallowed a mouthful of spit, and said a little embarrassedly: "Director Liu, I'm really sorry for you, things went wrong."

"It went wrong?" Wang Weidong was stunned for a moment before he realized that Liu Hongshan was referring to the installation of the transformer. He was full of doubts. The installation of the transformer was completely within the scope of Liu Hongshan's responsibility. How could it go wrong?Is it because of the pre-installation?
Wang Weidong smiled and patted Section Chief Liu Hongshan on the shoulder: "Old Liu, let's not worry. It is the same to install the transformer after the approval from the higher authorities. I am not in a hurry to use it now, so don't feel psychological pressure."

Liu Hongshan's face turned red when he heard the words, he shook his head and said, "Director Liu, it's not my problem, it's the courtyard."

"Siheyuan? What's going on?" Wang Weidong's expression became serious. Those people in the Siheyuan are all silent masters. Do they want to stop such things that are beneficial to the whole compound?

He thought for a while, let Section Chief Liu Hongshan into the yard, ordered Guan Tingting to pour tea, and then said with a smile: "Old Liu, talk slowly if you have anything to say."

Liu Hongshan originally thought that Wang Weidong would think of him because he didn't do things well, but Wang Weidong's kind attitude made him feel relieved, and at the same time he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: he deserves to be the most famous factory director in the country, Look at how people treat people and do things!

He took a sip of his tea and said angrily: "I asked Xiao Chen to contact the courtyard. I thought it was a good thing. There must be no problems in the courtyard. Who would have thought that Comrade Yi Zhonghai, the elder of the courtyard, flatly refused. our plan to install the transformer.”

Yi Zhonghai. Wang Weidong's face darkened, and he asked in a deep voice, "Why did he refuse? There must be a reason!"

Liu Hongshan pursed his lips, and then said: "I was afraid that Xiao Chen didn't communicate well with the courtyard house, so I went to find Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai said that if the transformer is replaced, the electricity consumption in the courtyard house will definitely increase greatly, and the residents I was not rich in the first place, and with so many extra electricity bills every month, life would become more difficult."

As he said that, Liu Hongshan put down the enamel jar angrily: "I think Yi Zhonghai is nothing but nonsense. Our electricity bill is only eight cents a kilowatt-hour. How much more electricity can we use every month? Besides, the voltage is stable, and the residents don't have to switch on and off frequently. Light bulbs can also save a certain amount of electricity.

To tell you the truth, the power consumption in the capital is tight now, and many large courtyards have applied for the installation of transformers, but we have rejected them all.

Yi Zhonghai's actions were beyond my expectations. I went back and inquired about it, only to realize that it was because we hadn't communicated with him in advance, and failed to ask him for instructions, that he deliberately manipulated us!
You don't come to the capital often, so you may not know much about it. Yi Zhonghai, an old man, has always regarded himself as a moral model, but he is actually a selfish person.

He regards the courtyard house as his own territory, and dare not even give it to the street office. "

Wang Weidong has the memory of two lifetimes. In the first episode, he once fought against Yi Zhonghai. How could he not understand Yi Zhonghai's temperament!
It's just that he didn't expect that in this world, without his own involvement, Yi Zhonghai could expand to such a degree.

In fact, after thinking about it carefully, Wang Weidong understood that Yi Zhonghai is an eighth-level fitter, and he has great prestige in the rolling mill. In addition, he is an old resident, and he is also an old man elected by the street office, and he is backed by a deaf old lady. , under the superimposition of all kinds of buffs, Yi Zhonghai seems to be the No. 1 courtyard house.

In addition, he is a scheming person, good at disguising, and never reveals his true inner thoughts when encountering things, but in the name of seeking the interests of the public.

After decades of operating like this, it is normal for Yi Zhonghai to completely control the courtyard.

Seeing Wang Weidong's serious expression, Section Chief Liu Hongshan thought he was angry at himself for his ineffectiveness, so he patted his chest and assured him: "Director Liu, don't worry, I'll go to Director Wang of the Sub-district Office immediately and ask her to come forward to cooperate with her." Communicate with Yi Zhonghai, and I promise to install the transformer for you in the shortest possible time."

Wang Weidong smiled and waved his hands: "Don't worry, Section Chief Liu, you are from the power supply station. It's not easy to come forward for this kind of matter. I'll take care of it with Yi Zhonghai. You just need to get the transformer ready."

Hearing this, Liu Hongshan was taken aback for a moment, Yi Zhonghai is an old fox, can Liu Hongchang deal with him?
However, he also thought that Liu Hongchang must have outstanding talents to become a big factory manager, so he didn't say anything more.

After the two chatted for a while, Liu Hongshan went back to the power supply station.

Guan Tingting in the house heard the conversation between the two and knew that there was a problem with the installation of the transformer, so she came out, poured a cup of tea for Wang Weidong, stood behind Wang Weidong and gently pinched his shoulders, and said slowly: "Brother Hong Chang , if it can’t be installed as a transformer, forget it, anyway, I have always washed clothes by hand before.”

Brother Hong Chang was already so busy, and he had to be distracted because of this instigation, Guan Tingting felt extremely sad.

Wang Weidong reached out and grabbed Guan Tingting's weak and boneless little hand, pulled Guan Tingting gently in front of him, let her sit on his lap, looked down at the white face like jade, Wang Weidong said with a smile: "Don't worry, I can't see a little Yi Zhonghai. Besides, you will stay here permanently in the future, and Yi Zhonghai and others will definitely cause trouble. If you can't do it all at once Subdue him, how can you live here with peace of mind in the future?"

Hearing that Wang Weidong thought of herself so much, Guan Tingting felt warm in her heart. She looked at that handsome face and said, "Brother Hong Chang, you are so kind to me."

Wang Weidong stretched out his hand to pinch her smooth minibus, stroked her pink lips with his fingers, and said with a smile, "Who made you my woman! If I don't treat you well, who will I treat well!"

Guan Tingting felt a throbbing in her heart, buried her head on Wang Weidong's chest, and tightly wrapped her hands around Wang Weidong's waist: "Brother Hong Chang, shall we live like this for the rest of our lives?"

Wang Weidong was stunned for a moment, heaved a long sigh in his heart, and patted Guan Tingting's back lightly, without saying a word.

As a man, he couldn't make this promise to Guan Tingting.

After lunch, Wang Weidong completed a vigorous exercise as usual. While Guan Tingting was sleeping soundly, he put on his clothes and left the small courtyard, and came to the courtyard.

To deal with people like Yi Zhonghai, one must fight with fire.

In the courtyard, there were also many people who opposed Yi Zhonghai, among whom Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao were the representatives.

Coincidentally, the day before yesterday, the two came to invite Wang Weidong to deal with Yi Zhonghai, and this time they just cooperated.

As soon as Wang Weidong entered the gate of the courtyard, he collided with a thin figure. What happened to that figure? Wang Weidong's opponent was squatted on the ground, and the iron bucket and fishing rod in his hand were all hanging on the ground. .

"Third Master, you are in such a hurry, what are you going to do?"

That's right, the person who was hit by Wang Weidong was the third master Yan Bugui. His eyes behind the tortoiseshell frame blinked, and it took him a long time to recognize Wang Weidong.

Standing up, pointing at Wang Weidong, he smiled and said, "You, you are Director Liu. Hey, you are such a rare visitor. I went to your house to look for you a while ago, but you were not at home."

Wang Weidong nodded: "I was on a business trip a while ago, what do you need from me?"

Yan Bugui pursed his lips: "It's nothing wrong, it's just that my second child is getting married, and I want to buy a TV, and I want to buy a TV ticket from you."

Change?If you want nothing, just say so!
How can people in the courtyard invent some new words?

However, Wang Weidong had a good relationship with Yan Bugui, who was one of the few decent people in the courtyard.

Although he asked his son and daughter-in-law for rent, and the family had to pay for bicycles, but in the original book, he also picked up scraps to help Shazhu pay off the debt.

Wang Weidong said with a smile: "I really want to help you with this, but I can't help you! You may not know that our Lanhua TV Factory produces color TV sets, each of which costs more than 500 yuan. There are no cheap black and white TVs."

"Ah, I can't afford it for 500 yuan, I can't afford it."

This figure has surpassed Yan Bugui's imagination. He only spent more than 80 yuan on the bicycle. The black and white TV at home was also saved from parts found in scrap yards. It cost 500 yuan. Saving less than 500 yuan!

After shaking his head, Yan Bugui remembered the business and hurriedly picked up the tin bucket from the ground. Seeing that the tin bucket was not bumped, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"I won't chat with you anymore, I have to go fishing, I'm late, I don't have a good spot!"

Yan Bugui ran away quickly, his speed was comparable to that of a rabbit.

In Wang Weidong's heart, he actually admired Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui was only a primary school teacher. In the past few years, the salary of primary school teachers was far lower than that of ordinary workers. If the place is higher, Yan Bugui's salary will not exceed 35 yuan.

35 yuan may seem like a lot, but the Yan family also has a large population. There are four children, and the third mother does not have a job.

Even so, Yan Bugui is not like the Jia family who always take advantage of others.

Yan Bugui was so picky that he even bought the first bicycle and the first TV set in the courtyard house. Regardless of whether those things came from the right way or not, they bought them at home.

Wang Weidong walked into the courtyard. Compared with ten years ago, the house in the courtyard looked more dilapidated, everywhere was dark, and even the blue bricks on the road were broken a lot.

According to memory, Wang Weidong came to Xu Damao's house in the backyard and knocked on the door lightly.

A clear voice came from inside the house: "Who is it!"

Before Wang Weidong could answer, the door was pushed open from the inside.

A girl in a blue floral shirt stared at Wang Weidong with big watery eyes.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?"

This girl has fair skin and a slender figure, especially the thin blue floral shirt. Wang Weidong knows that he can clearly see the color of the tunic underneath.

Qin Jingru was resting on the bed, when she heard the knock on the door, she opened the door without thinking. After realizing Wang Weidong's gaze, she realized that there was something wrong with her dress, and her little face blushed suddenly.

Of course, Wang Weidong just took a look and moved away. He asked with a smile, "Is this Xu Damao's house?"

"Ah? Yes, you are looking for Da Mao, he is not at home, or you can wait in the house for a while."

Qin Jingru originally wanted to close the door immediately so that she could go back to the back room to change clothes, but when she said the words, her appearance changed.

(End of this chapter)