Life in siheyuan era

Tang Yan felt a little nervous. Today's courtyard dinner was a test for her and Bang梗.

With a smile on her face, Jia Zhangshi looked at Zhou Zhiyuan and said in a low voice, "Zhiyuan, let's arrange the meeting with the in-laws at the Sunshine Hotel. You should also show your face."

Zhou Zhiyuan replied indifferently, "Since you've spoken, let's arrange it at the Sunshine Hotel, but I won't show my face. I'm so busy with the joint venture these days that I wish I could split myself into three. I really don't have time."

His words were a clear refusal to give Jia Zhangshi any face.

Tang Yan turned to look at Bang梗, but Bang梗 was staring intently at Jia Zhangshi, constantly winking.

The men, women, old, and young around the large table all quieted down and watched.

Jia Zhangshi twitched her cheek awkwardly, then turned to look at Zhou Dehou and Lin Shurong. Seeing that they were silent, she turned her gaze to Zhou Zhining.

Seeing that Zhou Zhining didn't speak either, she looked at Auntie One. In this courtyard, Auntie One was the closest to Zhou Zhiyuan among the older generation. If she spoke, Zhou Zhiyuan might give her some face.

But Auntie One, seeing those pleading eyes, turned to look at Tang Yan and asked softly, "Who from your family is going?"

Tang Yan's mind worked quickly, and she immediately replied, "My parents, younger brother and sisters, and my uncle and aunt."

As she spoke, Tang Yan looked at Zhou Zhiyuan and Shen Lanyin. Seeing their indifferent expressions, she felt unsure.

Having obtained this information, Auntie One withdrew her gaze and turned to Jia Zhangshi, saying, "Since her parents are going, you, as the elder, shouldn't participate. Let Zhining and Huairu handle it."

Auntie One's words were reasonable and justified, so Jia Zhangshi looked at Bang梗. Seeing him wink at her, she immediately felt a deep sense of loss and sighed, "Auntie One is right, Zhining and Huairu should handle it."

Seeing Jia Zhangshi back down, Qin Huairu was overjoyed and hurriedly nudged Zhou Zhining beside her.

Zhou Zhining turned to look at her and said indifferently, "Let's do it that way."

Silly Zhu was in a good mood. Ran Qiuyue had returned with He Qing, and the restaurant had also opened. Now he had to fight for that coveted position.

"I've communicated with the three Grandpas, and they unanimously agreed to recommend me as Grandpa One. Now it's up to the whole courtyard to vote."

After saying this, Silly Zhu was the first to raise his hand, and his gaze immediately turned to Zhou Zhiyuan.

Just then, Yu Li said, "Yan Jiefang and I object."

Hearing the objection, Silly Zhu immediately replied, "You two have moved out of this courtyard and no longer have the right to object. The objection is invalid."

Seeing that Silly Zhu had deprived her and Yan Jiecheng of their voting rights, Yu Li immediately said, "Daji Dali, Yan Jiekang, Yan Jiedi, Yan Jiefang, Liu Guangtian, and Liu Guangfu have also moved out. Don't they also not have the right to vote? Moreover, Xu Damao is not here, and Qin Jingru only has one vote. So many people can't vote, so the election is invalid."

The once taciturn Yu Li had now become eloquent, not only speaking with reason but also knowing how to win over the majority and isolate Silly Zhu.

Silly Zhu was speechless at this time. He only got one vote, which was He Qing raising her small hand. Even Ran Qiuyue didn't raise her hand.

Silly Zhu knew that Ran Qiuyue was opposed to him vying for the position of Grandpa One.

He didn't expect Ran Qiuyue to support him, nor did he expect He Yushui to help him. He Yushui had the same attitude as Ran Qiuyue.

He fixed his gaze on Zhou Zhiyuan's face and kept blinking his eyes.

Seeing Silly Zhu's expression, Zhou Zhiyuan couldn't help but speak, "Comrade He Yuzhu, Little Comrade He Qing, since Comrade Yu Li and Comrade Yan Jiecheng object, please put down your arms for the time being."

The father and daughter put down their arms, and Zhou Zhiyuan continued, "Let's first clarify the scope of voting rights."

"I personally believe that although Comrade Yu Li and others have moved out, their parents still live in this courtyard, so they should have the right to vote. Please raise your hands to vote on this opinion."

This vote was very swift, and everyone raised their hands. What surprised Tang Yan was that Silly Zhu and He Qing also raised their hands, and Zhou Zhiyuan glanced at her and didn't object to her raising her hand. This was a good sign.

Zhou Zhiyuan's opinion was passed unanimously, and then he continued, "The three Grandpas have made great contributions to the good atmosphere and harmonious life of this courtyard. I personally believe that the three Grandpas should continue to assume the responsibilities of the Grandpas and shine for the good life of this courtyard in the future. Please raise your hands to vote on this opinion."

Everyone raised their hands again. Silly Zhu hesitated for a moment and followed suit. Zhou Zhiyuan's opinion was passed unanimously again.

But this matter was not over yet. Zhou Zhiyuan had to put forward a third opinion, "In view of the fact that the three Grandpas are getting older, for the sake of the three Grandpas' health, we should try to reduce the workload of the three Grandpas as much as possible."

"Therefore, I recommend Comrade He Yuzhu to serve as the director of Courtyard No. 61, responsible for handling and adjudicating major matters. Please raise your hands to vote on this opinion."

Everyone raised their hands again this time. Tang Yan saw Yu Li raise her hand reluctantly.

This time it was also passed unanimously. He Yuzhu beamed with joy and said in a generous speech amid applause, "I'll have the final say from now on, no, I will definitely serve everyone well."

This election meeting closed victoriously. Silly Zhu took office as the director on the spot. Qin Jingru opened her mouth but still didn't say anything. Even if Xu Damao was present, everyone didn't care about his attitude.

Xu Damao had a brilliant explanation for this situation: "Zhou Zhiyuan has money and power. Who wouldn't follow him?"

Xu Damao was now regretting it to death. Lou Xiao'e had become a rich woman and was said to be ranked ahead of Zhou Zhiyuan among the joint venture shareholders.

At this time, he was thinking, "If only at that time......"

But there was no medicine for regret in the world. Lou Xiao'e and he were deeply at odds and wanted to kill him. He had no hope for Lou Xiao'e's line.

But he also wanted to be a rich man and was looking around for ways to make money, and Qin Jingru was also looking forward to the day when Xu Damao would make a lot of money.

Xu Damao racked his brains and wanted to get rich overnight. To this end, he even had the idea of asking Zhou Zhiyuan for help in coming up with ideas.

Tang Yan's parents wanted Zhou Zhiyuan to help solve the employment problems of their son and daughter.

Zhou Zhiyuan had this ability, the question was whether he was willing to help.

Bang梗 knew what his future father-in-law and mother-in-law were thinking, but he was not sure about this issue.

The two walked out of the courtyard and slowly walked towards the outside of the alley. Bang梗 said in a low voice, "Second Uncle solved the work problem for me and prepared a wedding room for us. It's really hard to open my mouth to mention other things."

Tang Yan replied helplessly, "I know, but you also have to understand my parents' feelings. My younger brother has been unemployed at home for a year, and my younger sister didn't pass the technical secondary school exam and is also staying at home. Can my parents not be anxious?"

Bang梗 nodded gently. He understood. Wasn't he the same? He had stayed at home for more than half a year after returning from the educated youth spot. At that time, he insisted on not opening his mouth, but if he didn't open his mouth, Zhou Zhining wouldn't speak for him. Jia Zhangshi's jumping up and down and Qin Huairu's tearful offensive were useless to Zhou Zhining.

If Zhou Zhining didn't speak, Zhou Dehou and Lin Shurong would never speak.

In the end, Bang梗 realized and ran to Zhou Zhining to plead softly before he got this job.

At that time, Zhou Zhining said very bluntly, "Not to mention you, even if Shuhua had this attitude towards me, I wouldn't care about him."

If Zhou Zhining didn't express his position, Zhou Zhiyuan wouldn't care. He only acted according to Zhou Zhining's expression.

And if Xiaodang and Huaihua weren't so close to Zhou Zhining, Zhou Zhiyuan wouldn't care about them either. Bang梗 saw these details very clearly.

Zhou Zhiyuan was very clear about this matter. Everything he did for them was for Zhou Zhining's sake.

Understanding this, Bang梗 had to consider how to repair his relationship with Zhou Zhining.

This relationship was very important. Zhou Zhining had a rich and powerful younger brother. Tang Yan's younger brother and sister needed this younger brother to help solve their employment problems. He and Tang Yan would definitely need this younger brother's support in the future. This was Zhou Zhining's greatest asset.

Bang梗 thought about a solution, and Tang Yan didn't bother him. The two walked to the small shop and saw a person walking out and blocking them. Tang Yan knew that many people wanted to rely on Zhou Zhiyuan to seek a benefit.