A Siheyuan Home Brings Good Fortune

Chapter 51: Defending the City (Part )

Cai Quanwu and He Yuzhu looked at each other in silence. Although He Yuzhu had expected this, it still felt incredible to hear these words from He Daqing's mouth.

I didn't expect that Yi Zhonghai would really do such a thing for his retirement. When I think back to when I came back and saw Yu Shui's malnourished appearance, I feel so angry that my teeth are itching. I can't just let it go. I have to find a good opportunity and wait for the meal that the uncle gives me!

Cai Quanwu thought that his old man was still very good to him and his son. Although his mother was raised outside, at least she had enough food and clothing.

The reason why Cai Quanwu followed along this time was to tell He Yukai that he was not fooling people, that he was really the younger uncle of the He family, and that the He brothers and sisters he met when he was lonely gave him a lot of warmth and joy.

Although the He brothers and sisters were certain that they were their uncle, without He Daqing's confirmation, it still seemed a little unclear.

There are no problems now, and I have gained a lot. It is eye-opening to me that human nature can be so selfish. I will be able to think more far-sightedly before doing things in the future.

He Daqing came back soon with a lot of bills wrapped in a handkerchief. He Yukai picked it up and took a look. It was ten yuan per month for three years. The collector Yi Zhonghai handed the money to He Yuzhu. After counting, it was almost four hundred yuan.

It's really a lot. If this amount of money falls into He Yuzhu's hands and he becomes a regular employee, his life will be very good.

"Old man, I'm not trying to hit you, but you're such a smart person, and you've been in contact with Yi Zhonghai for quite some time, how come you put your trust in the wrong person?

After all, you have been to thousands of homes, and your eyesight is too poor.

Knowing that Yi Zhonghai was extinct, he still entrusted the pillars and rainwater to him. It would be fine even if he sent them to Yan Bugui. Although Yan Bugui was calculating, he still had some character of a scholar. He would not even calculate the money to save the two children's lives."

"At that time, Xu Fugui and I had the best relationship, but Xu Fugui was a real mean person, and I was afraid that after I left, I would follow Xu Fugui's example.

After screening, Yi Zhonghai is the best candidate. I know Yi Zhonghai's thoughts, but I didn't care. I thought that as long as you asked for something, he would definitely treat the two children well. I didn't expect that I put my trust in the wrong person. I'm ashamed."

"You have some conscience, brother. Although we haven't seen each other for many years, you still didn't handle this matter properly. You knew I was at Zhengyang Gate, so you should have told me. At least I wouldn't let Zhuzi and Yushui starve."

The taciturn Cai Quanwu couldn't help but complain a few words.

"Little brother, don't blame me. My father died early, and my mother told me not to see your mother. I agreed to her request before she died.

The grudges of the older generation. At that time, I didn’t know that your mother had passed away. When Xiaokai wrote to tell me about this when he got married, I already regretted it. If I had known that your mother had passed away, I would have entrusted the child to you.

When Cai Quanwu heard He Daqing talking about his mother, he fell silent. To put it bluntly, his mother was also trying to survive.

But no matter what, he was intervening in someone else's family. Although he did not intend to destroy his position, he did cause harm to He Daqing's mother after all. Matters of the heart cannot be explained in just a few words.

"Old man, tell me why you left. I have been thinking about it and I still don't understand. The conditions in the capital are not that good, but at least they are much better than here. Why did you run here? Is it really because of the White Widow?"

"You bastard, you don't know me yet? Would I abandon my own children and come here for a widow?

At that time, you disappeared again and I had no choice.

I was drunk at the time and didn't know anything, nor did I know the reason. I woke up the next day and found myself in the White Widow's bed.

At that time, I was threatened by the White Widow and had no choice but to leave. I pretended to elope with the widow. You also know Zhuzi's temper. How dare I tell Zhuzi about such a thing?"

He Yukai was stunned. He didn't expect such a thing to happen. His intuition told him that He Daqing was being plotted against, and the person who plotted was Yi Zhonghai or the deaf old lady who gave the idea.

The deaf old lady was able to go from being a concubine of a prince to a five-guarantee household after the founding of the People's Republic of China. If someone really wanted to plot against her, it might not be possible to prevent it. The White Widow might have been a tool, and it was planned in advance.

It would be difficult for a concubine of a wealthy family to survive if she was not beautiful but had no scheming, not to mention that she had hidden so many good things.

"I think you've been tricked. According to the rules I know, as long as you haven't harmed the boss's family or sold out the interests of the nation, and you're just cooking for the traitors, it can't be used as a basis. If this can be used as a basis, then all the eight big buildings in Beijing will be in trouble. And who did you drink with before you got drunk?"

"Yi Zhonghai, what happened? Yi Zhonghai and I were having dinner and drinking in a small restaurant at that time."

"That's right. Don't you think about it? I am almost certain that Yi Zhonghai has schemed against you. Maybe the idea came from the deaf old lady. The White Widow is just a drag. The White Widow wants to find someone to help her, Yi Zhonghai wants to find someone to take care of him in his old age, and the deaf old lady wants to eat better, so she likes Zhuzi's cooking skills."

He Daqing believed He Yukai's analysis after hearing it. He didn't expect that he was being tricked so badly. The reason he believed it was because He Yukai was no longer the tough guy he used to be. He had changed a lot. If it wasn't obviously his son, he would have thought he had been replaced. It must be that he was trained in the army. He now spoke clearly and logically with solid evidence.

"Don't worry about this matter. I will punish Yi Zhonghai. What do you think now? Do you want to go back with me or stay here?"

"I'd better stay here and not go back. I'm already familiar with this place. If I go back, there are many problems that cannot be solved. The house is a big problem. You're already married, and the pillars are almost ready. This place is pretty good."

"You are still useful now, but when you are old, can the three sons of the White Widow provide for you in your old age? Have you thought it through?"

"Think it over. I'm not here for nothing. I didn't teach any of those three guys how to cook. If they can't do it anymore, I'll go back. Can you really kick me out?"

"No, you can come back anytime you want."

"That's fine then"

To put it bluntly, He Daqing still can't bear to leave the White Widow. Here he has someone who cares about him every day after get off work. He is still young, so he can talk about the future later!
Afterwards, He Daqing and Cai Quanwu talked about their own experiences, while He Yukai went out to buy some donkey-hide gelatin and prepared to go back tomorrow. Now that he had understood everything clearly, he did not plan to stay any longer.

It's just fine if He Daqing doesn't want to go back. I don't have a good impression of He Daqing anyway. He can just come back and take care of things himself when he's old. It's not a big deal.

Baocheng Steel Plant Canteen at night
"I didn't expect that our factory chef He Daqing is also the father of Section Chief He. It's really fate. Let's have a drink."

This is the welcoming dinner that Director Zhu hosted for He Yukai. As the host, we will have to deal with each other in the future, so the relationship must be good. This is the way of the world.

"Captain, why are you here?"

At this time, a burly man came in and was very excited to see He Yukai.

"Kuizi? Have you changed your job?"

"Yes, Captain. After you retired, I was injured while fighting bandits. Plus, my mother was sick, so I came back."

"Haha, good brother, why are you here?" "I am the security chief of the steel plant. I was assigned to the steel plant when I returned to Baocheng after demobilization."

"It's fate. I'm the security chief of the Beijing Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. Your chef He Daqing is my father. I came to see him. And Director Zhu and I happen to know each other."

Director Zhu was very surprised. He didn't expect that the brother he met in Beijing knew so many people in his factory. This was a good thing.

Things became easier from then on. They sat together and started eating, chatting about everything under the sun. They didn't talk about anything specific, and by the time they finished, both He Yukai and Kuizi were drunk.

The drinking capacity of these two people is not to be underestimated. No one at the table can match them. In the end, the two of them hugged each other, crying and laughing at the same time. Only those who have been in the army can understand what kind of feeling this is!
Now that he's back at this time, it means there's no chance of him being separated by the Yin and Yang, which is a good thing.

After getting up the next day, He Yukai went to Kuizi's house with gifts. Kuizi's name was Zhao Kui, and he was from Baocheng. His wife did not have a job and stayed at home to take care of the children and his mother. They had two sons, one six years old and the other three years old. They both had urban household registration and could eat commercial grain.

It’s not bad now, we’ll talk about it later!

You don't have to worry. I will take better care of you in the future. The relationship between the two is very deep and they have saved each other's lives.

"Captain, let me introduce you to my wife, Qi Lin. My older son is Zhao Xin and my younger son is Zhao Ren. Call him uncle. He saved your father's life on the battlefield."

“Hi uncle”

"Hello you all"

As he spoke, He Yukai took out the candies he had prepared. In this day and age, candies are a good thing and a must-have for entertaining children.

"Mom, this is my old company commander"

"Hello, young man. I am unable to get out of bed due to my physical condition. Please bear with me. I heard our Kuizi talk about you. I, the old lady, would like to thank you here."

"Auntie, you are too polite. We are brothers in life and death. You don't have to be polite. I didn't know about Kuizi's transfer. I came to Baocheng to do some work. Kuizi, how are you?"

"I'm fine, I'm feeling much better now."

"Captain, my mother's health was caused by long-term malnutrition and overwork. She is much better now and should be able to recover in a short time. Don't worry. Have some tea. Let's have a good drink at my house today. There were outsiders in the factory last night. Let's have a good chat."

"Maybe I can't drink today, Kuizi. I have to go back this afternoon and have to go to work tomorrow, so I asked for two days off.

You didn't even tell me when you came back. Your sister-in-law is pregnant. I would be worried if you didn't go back. You'll have a chance in the future.

I just came to see Auntie and see if I can help. Now that I know Auntie's health condition, I feel relieved. You can just call me directly in the future. I also left you my phone number. If you have any problems, just tell me. I have to go now. My uncle is waiting for you."

"Let's eat first and then leave"

"No, I didn't plan to eat here anyway. I'm mainly worried about my aunt's health and want to come and check on her. If she's not well, I want to take her to Beijing for treatment. You know the medical level in Beijing is better than here."

"Okay, we'll talk about it later when we have a chance."

"Auntie, I'm leaving first. If you need anything in the future, just call me. Kuizi and I are brothers in life and death, so you don't have to be polite."

"Okay, thank you for your help. I wanted you to eat at home."

"No, otherwise we will miss the train. Sister-in-law, please stop struggling."

After He Yukai left, he hurried to the train station where Cai Quanwu was already waiting.

At this time He Daqing rushed over and stuffed a package into He Yukai's hand. When he opened it, he saw a whole stack of money.

"Old man, where did you get so much money?"

"What are you saying? I've been here for such a long time, how can I not save some money? My craftsmanship is top-notch here."

"I mean you didn't give the money to the White Widow?"

"I didn't give him a cent. I said we'll talk about it after my child gets married. Okay, here's two thousand yuan, and the instructions I wrote, plus the title deed and the land deed. You can transfer the house when you go back.

You and Zhuzi will each have a large room, and the ear room will be for Yushui. Even if you get married and come back in the future, you will still have a place to live. As for the rest, I have written you a letter, please read it when you get back!

I have to go to work so I'm leaving now. If you have anything in the future, you can write to me or call me. You can go in when the time comes."

"Wait, Dad, you still have to give me some money when you go back, you can't get it for free."

"I know. I know what's going on."

He Yukai thought about it and reminded He Daqing not to make things awkward. You eat and live in someone else's house, and you even slept with her. It would be a shame not to give her something. Although he doesn't like the White Widow, you are being too coquettish. Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death by her three sons?

Although I was still very curious about how He Daqing saved so much money, I didn't ask anymore because the time had come. I put the money in the bag and it had already entered the space.

It would be funny if it was stolen. Nowadays, all Buddhas have inheritance, so it is possible that something unexpected will happen.

When I returned home the next day, I told my family what had happened, but didn't say anything else. If Zhuzi knew what Yi Zhonghai had done, I don't know if he would be able to endure it.

Now that we have such a big handle, we must maximize our benefits. Telling it now will not have a deterrent effect. We should wait for Yi Zhonghai to make trouble and then take it out. Then, when we plot against the He family in the future, they will be timid and hesitant. This will achieve the best effect.

He Yuzhu has made up his mind to teach Yi Zhonghai a lesson that he will never forget. The storm is about to rise, and if you don't hurt the person, it will be troublesome if he makes trouble, especially in those ten years when anything is possible.

Think about it, he has a lot of leverage over Yi Zhonghai, so it won't be a big deal if the child support issue demotes him, right? He Yukai is sure of this, he can't waste his skills, doing the work of a first-level worker, getting the salary of a first-level worker, doing the work of an eighth-level worker, this lesson is profound enough.

(End of this chapter)