Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

The people in the courtyard weren't unwilling to know about He Yushui's situation, but they were all silenced by He Yushui's retort that it was a secret.

They knew where He Yushui worked, so naturally they didn't dare to inquire.

Even Yan Bugui, after probing a couple of times and being rebuffed by He Yushui, didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Apart from He Yushui's matter, nothing else major happened in the courtyard.

The story is that the Hu family started arranging blind dates for Hu Yaohua.

The Hu family has kept an exceptionally low profile over the years, practically invisible. Yi Zhonghai didn't set his sights on them, so no one paid any attention to Hu Yaohua's blind date.

This relieved Chu Yurong.

The thought of how Yi Zhonghai prevented He Yuzhu and others from going on blind dates back then terrified her so much that she couldn't sleep.

Time flies, and it's already late March.

Qin Huairu's eyes were fixed on Yi Zhonghai's job.

“Zhonghai, you’re about to retire. Could you apply to the factory to give your job to Banggeng?”

Yi Zhonghai hesitated: "Huai Ru, is this feasible? The factory has issued a notice saying that children are not allowed to take over the jobs."

Qin Huairu said, "What good is issuing a notice? Those leaders will still do what they always have to do."
Why can they do it, but we can't?

Yi Zhonghai said, "They are the leaders, and what about us? We are just ordinary workers. I don't think this will work."

Qin Huairu's tears came easily, and she cried, "I know it will be difficult, but no matter how difficult it is, we must try."

Banggeng has been in the countryside for several years now. If he doesn't come back soon, what will we do?
You're getting old, and our family is all women. Without a man to lead the household, it simply won't work.

While you still have the energy, when he comes back, give him some guidance.

"Make him take care of you in the future."

Yi Zhonghai sighed: "I'd like to too, but I'm afraid the factory won't agree. You know, Director Li of the Song Committee doesn't like me."

Sha Zhu and Xu Damao are also deliberately targeting me.

Qin Huairu said helplessly, "Think of a way. Otherwise, Banggeng really won't be able to come back."

He wrote to me saying that the head of the local production brigade had taken a liking to him and wanted to marry his sister to him.

What will we do if he really stays there?

Yi Zhonghai's heart tightened. Now He Yuzhu and he were like oil and water, living in the same courtyard, yet they didn't exchange a single word.

The only thing that can support him in his old age is the hamster.

If Bang Geng doesn't come back, relying solely on Qin Huairu won't be enough to complete his retirement plan.

However, he was reluctant to give up his job to Bang Geng for nothing.

Even after retirement, he wants to continue working for a few more years to earn some retirement income.

Yi Zhonghai was in a dilemma.

Qin Huairu thought he was trying to find a way to bring Banggeng back, and with a smile on her lips, she left Yi Zhonghai's house.

Upon entering the Jia family home, Madam Jia Zhang eagerly asked, "Well, did that old fellow Yi Zhonghai agree?"

Qin Huairu said, "He wouldn't dare refuse. If Banggeng doesn't come back, I have no intention of taking care of him in his old age."

Madam Jia was relieved: "Thank goodness, my poor grandson finally has a chance to come back."

Qin Huairu, however, was not so optimistic. Yi Zhonghai had agreed to her request.

But the problem was not solved.

The policy of allowing children to take over the family business has been discontinued. Many retired workers are now unable to secure jobs for their children in the factory.

Can barnyard grass really get into a steel rolling mill?

Qin Huairu didn't know.

Yi Zhonghai is currently only a first-level worker and has no say in the factory.

Relying solely on Yi Zhonghai will likely not get things done.

"Don't be so happy yet. The factory hasn't agreed."

Jia Zhangshi said, "Why can't the factory agree? Other people's children can get jobs in the factory, so why can't our Banggeng?"

If the factory doesn't agree, don't blame me for causing trouble at your factory.

Qin Huairu dared not let Jia Zhangshi go, and quickly explained, "That was before. It's not possible now."

"The higher-ups have issued a policy that prohibits children from taking over jobs." "Then what can we do? How will Banggeng get back?" Jia Zhangshi panicked again.

Qin Huairu said helplessly, "We can only try to find a way."

Jia Zhangshi suddenly raised her head: "Go find Sha Zhu and Xu Damao. They are the factory leaders. As long as they help, Bang Geng can come back."

Remember, whatever conditions they set, you must agree to them.

This is for the sake of the Korean joke.

Jia Zhangshi's words were practically unequivocal.

Qin Huairu's face was full of bitterness: "Mom, what are you saying? Am I that kind of person?"

It's not that she hasn't thought about doing that, it's just that she simply never had the chance to succeed.

He Yuzhu completely ignored him and wouldn't say a word to her for ten days or half a month.

Even if she had incredible abilities, she wouldn't have had the chance to use them.

Madam Jia said, "What does this have to do with who you are? You are Banggeng's biological mother. What's wrong with making a little sacrifice for him?"
The hamster will remember your kindness.

Perhaps it was this statement that convinced Qin Huairu, or perhaps Qin Huairu had meant it all along.

She did not refute it further.

He Yuzhu noticed that Qin Huairu had been appearing in front of him quite frequently in the past few days.

He would run into Qin Huairu whenever he went out. And he could always see her near the cafeteria.

He Yuzhu knew she must have some kind of scheme. To avoid being tricked by Qin Huairu, He Yuzhu rarely went out alone.

He always goes home with Duan Zicong after get off work.

"How is Ziming? Is he going to the countryside?"

Duan Zicong laughed and said, "He doesn't go to the countryside. My grandma has the contact information of my dad's comrades-in-arms."

My grandmother had Qiuye write a letter to send Ziming to the army.

They've already replied; Ziming can just go and register for the army.

He Yuzhu nodded: "That's a good idea. If all else fails, I'll go find your master's wife's eldest brother."

After Duan Zicong married Ran Qiuye, the responsibility of educating Duan Ziming fell to Ran Qiuye.

With Ran Qiuye's guidance, Duan Ziming made great progress, successfully entered high school, and achieved good academic results.

If he could take the college entrance exam, he should be able to get into university.

With Duan Ziming's educational background, he would have a very good future if he joined the army.

Duan Zicong smiled and said, "Master, this is all thanks to you."

He Yuzhu said, "This has nothing to do with me; it's your own hard work."

How are your apprentices from MCA doing?

Duan Zicong said, "Except for a few who are cunning and deceitful, the others are all quite good. It's just that in the current situation, they have very few opportunities to get started."

This is also something that can't be helped.

Due to insufficient supplies and a lack of ingredients, many dishes could only be learned theoretically, with no opportunity for practical application.

"When you're cooking, teach me carefully."

As the two were talking, Qin Huairu reappeared before them.

Duan Zicong asked curiously, "Why have I been seeing Qin Huairu so often lately? This is too much of a coincidence. Master, you'd better be careful."

He Yuzhu said, "Don't worry about her, who knows what illness she's having this time."

Watching He Yuzhu's departing figure, Qin Huairu's lips curled into a bitter smile.

She couldn't understand why He Yuzhu ignored her. He could have her if he had just asked.

If He Yuzhu knew what she was thinking, he would definitely be so disgusted that he couldn't sleep.

Qin Huairu doesn't even consider how old she is; she still acts like an eighteen-year-old girl.

In the end, Qin Huairu took the initiative to confront He Yuzhu and revealed her purpose.

He Yuzhu coldly replied, "I don't have that ability. Go find Bang Geng's stepfather." (End of Chapter)