Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

Everyone was focused on the sport, putting production aside.

He Yuzhu also had more free time.

During this time, he did nothing but carefully handle the employment issues of several maids.

Sha Zhu has some memories of this era, but He Yuzhu has no way to refer to them.

His entire life was spent surrounded by Yi Zhonghai and a few others. His memories were mostly of the courtyard house, and he knew little about the outside world.

His memory is not very reliable.

Fortunately, so far, there have been basically no changes.

Once He Yushui and the others receive their letters of introduction from the school, they can go to their respective workplaces.

After finishing his business, He Yuzhu planned to go back to the courtyard house to rest.

At the entrance, I ran into Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiekuang. They were wearing red armbands on their left arms, indicating that they had joined the Hong Guards.

However, it was just the two of them.

Originally, Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang were also supposed to join. However, they were lucky in their lives, getting jobs early and not having the opportunity to join.

"Guangfu, Jiekuang, what's going on here?"

Liu Guangfu and He Yuzhu had a decent relationship, and he jokingly boasted about it.

As for Yan Jiekuang, he didn't like He Yuzhu. That's how the Yan family is; if you don't let them take advantage of you, you're offending them.

He Yuzhu didn't mind. The Yan family members were timid and dared not act rashly.

He Yuzhu knew that this group was the most difficult to deal with. A bunch of hot-blooded brats, they were really not to be trifled with.

"Impressive, you've really made something of yourself. In a couple of days, I'll cook you something nice and treat you to dinner."

Liu Guangfu was delighted and generously said, "Brother Zhu is treating, I'll definitely go. On that day, I'll have my mom fry some eggs and add a dish for us."

He Yuzhu said with a smile, "So, you're the one who calls the shots in your family now."

Liu Guangfu said, "I am now the sole leader of our family, and I definitely make the decisions at home."

He Yuzhu patted him on the shoulder as a gesture of encouragement.

Yan Jiekuang looked at Liu Guangfu with some envy: "Could you take me with you to dinner that day?"

Liu Guangfu asked, "With you?"

"Ah."

"Jie Kuang, I'm not trying to be mean, but these days, who goes to someone's house for a meal empty-handed? What can you bring with you?"

Yan Jiekuang was speechless. He was now a guard under Hong, but the family's financial power was still in Yan Bugui's hands.

He really had nothing to offer.

Liu Guangfu looked at him with disdain. However, since they were the only two Hong guards in the courtyard, they had no choice but to continue their alliance.

"Let me tell you, you're different now. I can't let your dad keep exploiting you."

You don't even dare to defy your own father, so what right do you have to wear this armband?

Look at me, now who in the family dares to disobey me?

The two parted ways and went home separately.

Liu Guangfu entered the house and shouted to his second aunt, "Mom, I'm hungry, hurry up and cook for me."

"We have too many tasks at the Red Guard Congress, so fry me two eggs to nourish myself."

Auntie said disapprovingly, "Dream on. The eggs are for your dad to nourish his body. Your dad needs to get better so he can go back to work at the factory."

Liu Guangfu slammed his schoolbag down on the table: "Mom, how can you talk like that?"

Do you know what this is? "

He pointed to the armband on his left arm.

Before his second aunt could answer, Liu Guangfu said, "I'm the eldest in our family now. Of course, I should get to eat the good stuff."

If you're not convinced, ask my dad. Does he dare offend us?

The second aunt knew what the armband represented, so she didn't dare to continue speaking and turned to look at Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong was filled with resentment. He had worked hard for so many years, but he hadn't even become a team leader.

Liu Guangfu, on the other hand, easily became a member of Hong Weibing.

Despite his dissatisfaction, he wouldn't dare to slight Liu Guangfu again, even if he had the guts. "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and make it for him."

Auntie Er said in surprise, "But..."

Liu Haizhong, still shaken, said, "But what?"

Auntie Er didn't dare to delay any longer. She grabbed two eggs and was about to start cooking.

Upon seeing this, Liu Guangtian shouted, "Get me one too!"

The second aunt said, "What right do you have to eat eggs?"

Liu Guangtian leaned against Liu Guangfu and asked, "Guangfu, can I eat this?"

The two had been close friends since childhood, and Liu Guangfu readily agreed.

The second aunt glanced at Liu Haizhong and, seeing that he didn't react, understood everything.

She got up and took a few more eggs, intending to try them herself.

Liu Guangtian said, "Dad, don't be upset. Guangfu is the only one in our family who holds an official position now, shouldn't he be able to eat better?"

Liu Haizhong snorted, expressing his protest with silence.

Liu Guangtian didn't mind and continued, "If you want to have a say in our family, or even in our compound, you must have enough political power in the steel rolling mill."

Otherwise, you'll just have to stay put.

Liu Haizhong shouted angrily, "I am your father."

“Everyone in the revolutionary ranks is a comrade, a class brother,” Liu Guangtian retorted.

Liu Guangfu then said, "Brother, what's the point of telling Dad this? Does he even understand these things?"

All he knows is to follow Yi Zhonghai around and take the blame for him.

Liu Guangtian said, "That's right. They're always thinking about becoming officials, but they don't know how to get close to the leaders."

What is Yi Zhonghai? At most, he's just a liaison officer. And that "old man" thing—that's a title you all gave yourselves.

As for Brother Zhu, he's already a leader.

Can't you tell which is lighter and which is heavier?

You, on the other hand, look down on others and follow Yi Zhonghai around, making things difficult for Brother Zhu.

Where is your awareness?

Liu Guangfu stopped him: "Don't say anymore. Brother Zhu just said he'll treat me to dinner in a couple of days to celebrate me becoming a Hongweibing (a high-ranking official in Hongwei).

Liu Guangtian's eyes were filled with envy, and he didn't forget to kick Liu Haizhong's head: "See that? This is what it means to be reasonable, this is how you treat your superiors."

The two brothers joined forces and made Liu Haizhong so embarrassed that he couldn't lift his head.

The second aunt knew immediately who would be the king and queen of the family.

She was very sensible; she not only fried eggs but also brought over a plate of peanuts.

Liu Haizhong showed no interest in the food on the table; his mind was preoccupied with the words of the Liu Guangtian brothers.

Their words were harsh, but they also gave him a clear message: to have real power, one must become a leader.

Liu Haizhong secretly vowed to become a leader and make those who looked down on him pay for their actions.

The Liu brothers, Guangtian and Guangtian, didn't care about his thoughts, nor did they believe he could become a leader.

The two of them ate their fill, wiped their mouths, and went out.

Auntie Er slowly tidied up the table.

Liu Haizhong snapped out of his daze and saw that all the plates on the table were clean, and immediately became very dissatisfied.

"I haven't eaten yet. Who told you all to finish eating?"

Auntie Er said, "If you're not satisfied with what Guangfu is eating, go find him."

Liu Haizhong didn't dare to go to Liu Guangfu, and sat there sulking.

"Go fry me a few eggs. I want to have some wine."

The second aunt refused outright: "The eggs can't be touched. Guangfu said that Zhuzi is treating everyone in a couple of days, and he can't go empty-handed."

Liu Hai's voice was choked with emotion, barely audible: "I'll eat some pickled vegetables, is that alright?" (End of Chapter)