I brought a Jurassic

Chapter 177 Re-election of the Steward
"I won't consider it anymore. I have limited abilities. I should hand over the job of the housekeeper to someone more capable. I will just focus on my job and support my family. I will go to the orphanage in a few days to take care of the two children and live my own life. Then I will have to trouble Director Wang to handle the household registration and food rations for the children I brought back. Thank you!"

Well, this is another big news. Everyone knows that Yi Zhonghai has no plan to adopt a child. He used to think that Jia Dongxu would be his old-age caregiver, but Jia Dongxu died halfway through. Everyone is still wondering what he will do. You know, his position as an eighth-level worker is a good one, with high salary and good benefits. Even when Jia Dongxu just died, people thought he would continue this master-disciple relationship with the Jia family. Unexpectedly, he retired at the height of his career. Not only did he quit his job, he also had to take care of two children.

But if you think about it carefully, it makes sense. Why should they continue this master-disciple relationship with the Jia family? Jia Dongxu had just died, and the Jia Zhang mother-in-law and daughter-in-law did not use their master Yi Zhonghai as the person to preside over the funeral, but instead asked Wang Luo to come. There was obviously something wrong, but no one knew what it was. The parties involved did not say, so everyone could only make blind guesses and treat it as a topic of conversation after dinner.

"Adopting a child is good. Haha, Lao Yi, you finally came to your senses. Okay, if you have any problems, just come to me!"

Director Wang was very happy about Yi Zhonghai's decision to go to the orphanage to adopt a child. She had asked Yi Zhonghai about this before, but Yi Zhonghai had been vague and did not agree, so she stopped asking. After all, this was someone else's private matter and she couldn't interfere even if she wanted to. If he was willing, he was willing, and if he was not willing, she couldn't force him.

Now, with two children, Yi Zhonghai's salary is enough to live a good life. Not only do the couple have someone to take care of in their old age, but they also reduce some of the burden on the country. It is really a win-win situation.

"Let it go. It's time to let it go. Look at the cats and dogs next door. They are really good. As long as they are well educated, they will be good. Now, don't look for me if there are any problems in the courtyard. Go find the new manager!"

At this moment, Yi Zhonghai completely let go of his obsession with retirement and returned to normal.

To be honest, as long as it doesn't involve the issue of old-age care, Yi Zhonghai is a normal person, which is reflected in the TV series. For example, he fooled Sha Zhu into getting married, dragged Sha Zhu to work as a free long-term worker for the Jia family, and he didn't let Sha Zhu divorce when Lou Xiao'e came back from Hong Kong Island with the children, etc. In short, the central line of the TV series "Love in the Courtyard" is the issue of old-age care. If it happened in later generations, it would be easy to say, there would be a lot of people who don't get married, and everyone is Buddhist, but in this era, not getting married and having offspring is a great act of filial piety.

Since ancient times, the Long Kingdom has emphasized that "there are three unfilial acts, and the worst is to have no descendants." Not to mention not getting married and having children, even if you get married and don't have a son but a bunch of daughters, you will be looked down upon in the eyes of the people in the village and around you. This is just a continuation of the old tradition.

Really, Yi Zhonghai's situation would not be a big deal in the 21st century. Everyone has let it go. Even if they have children, they may not necessarily be provided for in their old age. On the contrary, they may have to buy them a car, a house, and a wife for the sake of their descendants. Especially the bride price, which is ridiculously high. Even if they get married, they still face a lot of problems, including betrayal, cheating, and even the possibility of fraud. As a result, they have to pay a high amount of compensation after the divorce. How can this be justified!
It's good not to have children, because the state will take care of you in your old age. If Yi Zhonghai were alive in later generations, he would have a pension, a retirement allowance, and relief money for the five-guarantee households, and he could travel around the world with his wife, which would be very comfortable. It's a pity that it's the 60s now.

"Well, you can just not do it. As the manager of the front yard, you are familiar with this yard. Do you have any suitable candidates to recommend?"

Since the other party was unwilling, Director Wang did not force it and asked Yi Zhonghai for recommendations.

Yi Zhonghai didn't even look at Liu Haizhong who was eager to try, but looked at Wang Luo.

"Uncle, what are you looking at me for? I don't want to be a manager. Besides, I have to go to school, so I don't have time to take care of things in the yard!"

Wang Luo quickly hid aside.

"Hahaha, Xiao Luo is qualified to be the uncle. Although he is young, he is very capable. He has a say in the neighborhood and is a righteous man who can help everyone. But he is also right. He is still a student and his studies are the most important thing. Old Yi, this won't do!"

When Director Wang saw Yi Zhonghai's look, he knew what Yi Zhonghai meant, but he still laughed it off and rejected it.

"Director Wang, I recommend myself. Can I take on this job?"

Liu Haizhong finally couldn't hold it in and directly recommended himself.

"Come on, Second Uncle, with your high school diploma, you can't even speak clearly, and you keep repeating the same few sentences over and over again. You look like a capable person, but in fact you are just an embroidered pillow, you are far from being a capable person. You say you are an uncle, let alone other things, can you handle the affairs of Uncle Sun's family? If a similar situation happens again, and someone sells you out, I guess you will have to help count the money!"

Although Sha Zhu's eloquence had become a little worse after he got married, he knew Liu Haizhong's character well and rejected his proposal directly.

"Hahaha!"

The neighbors in the yard thought about the way Liu Haizhong usually spoke and acted, and combined it with what Sha Zhu said, they all burst into laughter.

"Zhu Zi, stop talking about my junior high school diploma. I have made progress now. There is a saying that goes, people are different after just three days of not seeing each other. Yes, that's the saying, Old Yan, am I right?"

Liu Haizhong got very angry when he saw everyone laughing and immediately retorted.

"Old Liu, as they say, 'A man should be looked at with new eyes after three days of absence'. I think Zhuzi is right. Wang Luo once told you that you should train your apprentices well and improve yourself. It's the same in this courtyard. You don't have enough prestige. If you want to be the boss of our courtyard, you must be able to help the people in our courtyard. So, you can't do it!" Yan Bugui shook his head and explained to Liu Haizhong. Anyway, he was just a supporting role and didn't care whether he offended Liu Haizhong or not. As long as he could take advantage of him, it would be fine. The third uncle was good enough. The tall one would take the blame when something happened. If he were to become the boss, he might even ask for trouble. He would not do it even if others asked him to.

"Okay, fine. Then I won't be the boss anymore. Who in our yard has both prestige and can help everyone?"

Liu Haizhong was helpless, but looking around, it seemed that there was no one suitable to be the boss. Xu Damao and Sha Zhu were good at their jobs, but they were young and unwilling to take responsibility, so they lacked prestige. Wang Luo had enough prestige, especially the two recent things in the yard, which were clearly arranged, but he didn't want to do them and didn't have time. Others had their own reasons and most of them were just there to do the work.

"Well, Director Wang and all the neighbors, I can understand that Xiao Luo doesn't want to be the manager, but there is someone in the yard who is suitable!"

Yi Zhonghai spoke again at this time.

"Who?"

Director Wang and everyone looked at him, wondering if there were other respected people in our yard.
"Look, isn't it Brother Li? Although he has only been in our courtyard for a short time, he is Xiao Luo's master, he is old and has great prestige. Look at the people in our courtyard, who has ever said anything bad about him? Moreover, he is both civil and martial, fair and selfless. No one is more suitable than him to be the steward, especially since he helps us take care of the children in the courtyard. Look at Banggeng, he used to be so noisy, but after only a few days with him, he is like a child, he has grown up in an instant."

Yi Zhonghai pointed at Li Jun, who was sitting leisurely on the side and playing rope tumbling with Bang Geng.

Everyone suddenly understood that this was indeed the case. Li Jun was absolutely suitable. The key was that he was Wang Luo's master. If there was any problem, they could just shout and Wang Luo would definitely come forward to help for the sake of his master.

"Ah, why do you still have my things to do? I'm already so old, almost 80 years old, I don't have that much energy! It would be great if I could just help the kids play and play chess with my brothers every day. You guys should just find someone else!"

Li Jun patted Bang Geng's little hands and refused.

"No, Brother Li, you don't look like you're almost 80 years old. Look at the way you walk every day, you're so energetic, you're definitely still strong and healthy, better than us young people. I think you're the right person to be the manager!"

"I agree that Uncle Li should be the manager!"

As soon as Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, Xu Damao immediately raised his hand to show his support.

"I agree, sir. Just do it. You have nothing to do at home anyway, so just treat it as a way to have fun!"

Liu Yue also raised his hand in agreement!
"Yes, sir, Yueyue is right. Otherwise, you would be so bored with nothing to do all day!"

Seeing that Liu Yue agreed, Sha Zhu followed suit and agreed immediately.

“Our whole family agrees!”

Jia Zhang expressed his active support.

"We agree too!"

"I agree that Uncle Li should be the manager!"

The people in the courtyard voted in favor without hesitation.

"Mr. Li, this is what everyone wants. We can't admit old age. We can still serve everyone even when we are old. Besides, there aren't many big issues in the yard. They are just some national policies and some minor disputes with neighbors. You are both civil and military, and you have traveled a lot and have seen a lot. You are more than qualified to be a manager. If you don't come to our unit, you can take my position with your qualifications as a junior officer."

Director Wang knows Li Jun’s past, and he is her senior. Now that everyone agrees, it is definitely appropriate.

(End of this chapter)