Siheyuan: Master of the Fire, Eating Watermelons Online

Chapter 145: Raise the flag high and raise the hatred value to the maximum!
Arch fire!

Blatantly adding fuel to the fire!
It was too obvious that Wang Weiguo's words were intended to add fuel to the fire.

In fact, Wang Weiguo did not deliberately conceal his intention.

Everyone present knew that Wang Weiguo had a feud with the Jia family, but no one thought that there was anything wrong with Wang Weiguo's behavior. Instead, they felt that it was natural.

But Jia Dongxu was not calm.

"Wang Weiguo, what do you want here?"

Jia Dongxu was furious, but he didn't have time to pay attention to Wang Weiguo. He was afraid that Jia Zhang would be persuaded by Wang Weiguo. He looked at her and said, "Mom, Wang Weiguo obviously has bad intentions. You know that he doesn't get along with our family. Don't be fooled by his lies! I just said that you don't need to take ten yuan, just give me eight yuan a month."

Faced with Jia Dongxu's words, Jia Zhang fell silent and did not respond.

She was reluctant to take the money in the first place. If her family wasn't really in trouble right now and so many people were watching her, she would have lost face if she didn't take the money.

But Wang Weiguo's words reminded her.

Although Jia Zhang herself knew that Wang Weiguo had conflicts with their family, the purpose of saying these words might be to cause sabotage, at least it was definitely not for their good.

But the truth is that there is no good or bad.

As Wang Weiguo said, the salary cut was not her fault. Why should she bear the consequences of Jia Dongxu's own misfortune?
The most fatal thing is Wang Weiguo’s last sentence.

Not to mention ten dollars, even eight dollars is not a small amount.

In the past, Jia Dongxu gave her a maximum of three yuan a month for pension, but now she has to pay out more than twice that much, every month. She is not even sure how long she will have to pay out.

What if Jia Dongxu can't return to the workshop and his salary doesn't increase, then her little nest egg won't be able to sustain her forever!
"mom?"

When Jia Dongxu saw the situation, he knew it was bad.

Wang Weiguo's words did work.

Jia Dongxu immediately cast an angry look at Wang Weiguo and accused him, "Wang Weiguo, why did you come out to make trouble for no reason? This is our Jia family's business. When is it your turn as an outsider to interfere?"

Originally, Jia Zhang was about to agree, but Wang Weiguo made trouble, and all the efforts of him and Yi Zhonghai were wasted.

Once back to before liberation.

"Jia Dongxu, what you said is not right!"

Facing Jia Dongxu's accusation, Wang Weiguo shook his head and retorted: "This is your Jia family's family affair, but since it has been brought to the whole hospital meeting, everyone has the right to express their views and opinions. You can't stop people from speaking fairly, right?"

"Is that fair of you to say?"

Jia Dongxu was so angry that he wanted to curse.

Wang Weiguo is a talkative person and he has a hard time winning the argument.

"Why isn't that fair?"

Wang Weiguo looked at Jia Dongxu and asked in a serious tone, "Jia Dongxu, let me ask you, is it your own fault that you made a mistake and were demoted and demoted by your superiors?
What does this matter have to do with your mother?
Let me ask you again, how long were you sent down to reform? Did the factory leaders say when you could return to the workshop? "

Wang Weiguo's soul-stirring questions made Jia Dongxu feel nauseous and uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly.

He couldn't answer the first question, but Jia Dongxu had something to say about the last one.

"Wang Weiguo, the factory leader said that as long as I perform well next time, I will have the opportunity to return to the workshop. As long as I return to the workshop, my salary will definitely increase."

Jia Dongxu responded loudly to Wang Weiguo's doubts, and emphasized confidently: "Although I missed the second-level fitter assessment this time, I will definitely pass the next assessment. By then, not only will my salary increase, but I will also be able to get a higher level than before."

"As long as? When the time comes? There's a chance?"

"You can also say that when the factory leader asks you to reform, there is no fixed period. It can be one month, two months, one year, or even two or three years."

"As for performing well, what does it mean to perform well?"

"Even if you perform well, it's just a chance. Why are you so confident?"

"..."

With every word Wang Weiguo spoke, Jia Dongxu's heart sank a little.

It was an uncertain thing in the first place. Not to mention that Jia Dongxu was unsure, he probably also had the same concerns that Wang Weiguo had just mentioned. Now, not only were they said to him by Wang Weiguo in person, but they were also magnified.

Seeing that Jia Dongxu was almost broken by Wang Weiguo's words, Yi Zhonghai's face turned ugly, but he knew that he had no choice but to stand up.

then.

Yi Zhonghai, with a hint of anger, angrily said to Wang Weiguo: "Wang Weiguo, how can you talk like that? Can you hope for the best?"

"cannot!"

Wang Weiguo shook his head and gave Yi Zhonghai an answer that almost made him vomit blood, and argued: "Uncle, I am just reminding Jia Dongxu to be prepared for the worst and not to be too optimistic about everything.

For example, Jia Dongxu took the second-level fitter exam. How many years has he been taking it?
Every time I thought I could pass, but every time I failed, it was because I was too optimistic, which led to me being careless or not well prepared, so I always failed.

When dealing with people and doing things, we must learn to face our own abilities and problems, and not be blindly optimistic. Otherwise, when things do not develop in a good direction, it will be too late to regret it.

This is my honest advice, even though it may be unpleasant to the ear, it is helpful to follow!"

Wang Weiguo's theory is irrefutable.

Especially the funny saying that "honest advice may be unpleasant to the ears but beneficial to action" directly concealed the indisputable fact that he was fanning the flames and stirring up trouble in public.

The most important thing is that he also used the example of Jia Dongxu passing the second-level fitter exam, which was even more convincing.

When Jia Zhang thought of these things, her worries became even greater.

Jia Zhang can be said to have a deep understanding of Jia Dongxu's examination for the second-level fitter.

Every time Jia Dongxu took part in the assessment for second-level fitter, he was full of confidence, and she was also full of expectations, always feeling that she would be able to pass the assessment this time, be promoted smoothly and get a salary increase.

But just when she was expecting good things to happen and her life to get better, what she got every time was news that Jia Dongxu had failed the assessment, which disappointed her every time.

Because of this reason, Jia Dongxu was sent down to the countryside for reform this time. Jia Zhang was actually skeptical whether he could perform well and return to the workshop smoothly.

If it is really like when he takes the exam for second-level fitter, then she will take out the money, but Jia Dongxu keeps performing poorly, or even if he performs well he is not able to return to the workshop and his salary does not increase, and she keeps paying out money, then this will be a bottomless pit.

Moreover, in addition to subsidizing the family every month, she also has to spend money on painkillers herself. Even if she had mountains of gold and silver, she couldn't afford it!
After careful consideration, Jia Zhang said to Jia Dongxu with a serious expression: "Dongxu, what Wang Weiguo said makes sense. Mom needs to think about it carefully."

What Wang Weiguo said was not important. What was important was that this matter was closely related to her own interests, and she had to consider herself.

Coincidentally, when Wang Weiguo was saying this, he also took the opportunity to consider Jia Zhang's situation.

So no matter how Jia Zhang thought about it, she felt that what Wang Weiguo said made sense.

This made Jia Dongxu very angry.

"Mom, if you would rather listen to an outsider's instigation than believe your own son, then I won't ask you for the money. You can use your private money to support yourself in your old age. Anyway, I can't control you anymore."

Jia Dongxu was so angry that his face turned cold and he said these words in public.

When everyone heard this, they were a little dumbfounded.

Does Jia Dongxu not intend to help Jia Zhang in her old age and is preparing to sever the mother-son relationship with Jia Zhang?
That's not the case, right?
No one thought that Jia Dongxu just wanted money, but he would end up in such a mess with Jia Zhang.

"Jia Dongxu, you..."

Hearing Jia Dongxu say such heartless words, Jia Zhang was so shocked that she was completely speechless.

"Jia Dongxu, how can you say such a thing?"

Yi Zhonghai also began to panic.

If Jia Dongxu really didn't provide for Jia Zhang's retirement, then no matter what the reason was, Yi Zhonghai would never be able to rest assured that he would provide for his retirement. He couldn't even care about his own mother, let alone his master who had no blood relationship with him?
There are no bad parents in the world.

Maybe he has said many sanctimonious words and done some shameful things, but this sentence, which he often says, is consistent with what he thinks in his heart.

Yi Zhonghai prayed in his heart that this was just Jia Dongxu's momentary angry words and act.

"Master, it is my fault that I made a mistake and had my salary reduced, but I work outside to earn money, isn't it for this family?"

"Now that our family is in trouble and can barely make ends meet, my mother is clinging to her private savings and doesn't care about our family's life or death. Do you think this makes sense?"

"Tell me, everyone. Am I, Jia Dongxu, an unfilial person?"

"I knew my mother hid her private money, but I never thought of it. Am I after her private money?"

"Before my salary was cut, when I gave money to my parents for retirement and bought painkillers, did I ever say no?"

"Whenever there is something going on at home, have I ever not stood by my mother and followed her wishes?"

"But if she does this now, won't it make me, her son, feel disappointed?"

"..."

Listening to Jia Dongxu's tearful cry, even Wang Weiguo was almost moved, fortunately he had a hard heart.

However, the people around who were watching the fun were silent.

Yi Zhonghai, who was originally full of worry, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Jia Dongxu has not changed.

This time, Jia Zhang really went too far.

at this time.

Jia Zhang lowered her head in shame.

No matter how selfish she was, and how reluctant she was to give up her own private money, she could not deny what Jia Dongxu said.

Seeing that Jia Dongxu's words had such a good effect, Jia Zhang's attitude had softened. Yi Zhonghai knew that this opportunity was hard-won, so he took advantage of the opportunity and said, "Sister-in-law, you also heard what Dongxu said.

It’s not that Dongxu wants to take your private money, but he is really in trouble now, and I think you know that.

Think about it, Dongxu is your own son. If you give out money, you are not only helping Dongxu, but also helping the Jia family and yourself.

If you take out money today to help your family get through this difficult time, and your life will get better and better in the future, do you think Dongxu will still forget about you as his own mother and not provide for your old age?"

"Yes! Mom, with me here, why are you worried about your retirement?"

Yi Zhonghai's words gave Jia Dongxu confidence and inspiration, and he took the opportunity to speak.

As if he had already won, before Jia Zhang agreed, Jia Dongxu looked at Wang Weiguo not far away, gave him a provocative look, and loudly mocked: "You, don't listen to some people's ill intentions and malicious instigation."

Wang Weiguo was amused when he saw Jia Dongxu's complacent behavior.

Before Jia Zhang even agreed, Jia Dongxu had already gotten carried away and couldn't wait to provoke Wang Weiguo. Wang Weiguo wanted to say that he was still too naive.

Wang Weiguo was already satisfied with the extra money he made from eating melons, but Jia Dongxu's move was purely asking for trouble.

"Is this money so necessary?"

Before Jia Dongxu's smugness wore off, Wang Weiguo spoke again.

As soon as Wang Weiguo opened his mouth, he immediately became the focus of the whole audience.

now.

Everyone in the courtyard looked at Wang Weiguo in stunned expression.

Everyone could understand that Wang Weiguo was causing trouble just now, but looking at the current situation, they couldn't think of any reason for Jia Zhang to refuse.

Don't let Wang Weiguo be the one who makes a fool of himself.

"Wang Weiguo, what do you want to do now?"

Jia Dongxu is not too worried about Jia Zhangshi now, but Wang Weiguo keeps causing troubles, which makes him very unhappy.

"Nothing, I just wonder...why you need money!"

Wang Weiguo said lightly.

"necessity?"

Not only Jia Dongxu, but also the other people around who were watching the fun couldn't help but become curious and start thinking about it.

After thinking about it for a while, some people roughly understood the meaning of Wang Weiguo's words.

Wang Weiguo did not keep the question secret and said directly: "Jia Dongxu, although your salary has been reduced and it is only 18 yuan a month, you are the only man in your family, and there are two women and a child. If you save money, you won't go hungry, right?"

"Bullshit, eighteen dollars a month, who can afford it?"

Jia Dongxu exploded.

Eighteen dollars a month for a family of four, what kind of hard life is this?

When he was an apprentice, his family didn't have a family, and the three of them lived in poverty. They had to rely on their master Yi Zhonghai for help to barely get by, not to mention the situation now.

"Jia Dongxu, what you said shows that you don't know the sufferings of the world."

After mocking Jia Dongxu, Wang Weiguo gave an example: "Let's not talk about others, let's talk about Uncle Li in our courtyard. There are four people in his family, and he makes less than 18 yuan a month. Life is a bit hard, but he still lives on."

The Uncle Li that Wang Weiguo mentioned is actually Li Dayong in the backyard, one of the few poor households in the yard.

Because of his paralysis, Li Dayong has to stay in bed for a long time. His wife is also in poor health and cannot go out to work. He has two children who go to school. They can only rely on monthly subsidies for poor households and some odd jobs issued by the street to supplement their household expenses.

But even so, they didn't say that they couldn't make ends meet.

Jia Dongxu looked very unhappy.

He naturally knew what the situation of Li Dayong's family was that Wang Weiguo was talking about.

It’s true that you won’t starve to death, but is that the life a normal person can live?

Throughout the whole year, let alone meat, they could not even afford to eat white flour buns. They usually ate steamed corn bread, which was many times more miserable than the life of the third uncle's family.

Jia Dongxu felt tortured just thinking about this kind of day.

But he couldn't deny that the other person did manage to make a living.

"As far as I know, Jia Dongxu eats white flour buns almost every meal at home. If there is anything delicious at home, he will be the first to eat it. When he has nothing to do, he will prepare some snacks and drink a little wine."

"As the main labor force and breadwinner of the family, there should be nothing wrong with this."

"But Jia Zhang, have you ever thought about why Jia Dongxu has not made any progress at work when he lives such a comfortable life?"

"It's not surprising that he's still a first-class worker after all these years, but this time he offended the boss in the factory and caused trouble just for eating meat."

"This person, the life is too comfortable, over time, his will is slowly worn out, he loses his ambition, begins to sink into depravity, and forgets the original intention of hard work and struggle."

"Now that my salary has been reduced, I don't work hard to improve myself, but instead want to ask you for money to continue living my good life. Sigh..."

"When will this day end?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)