Siheyuan's Silly Pillar has been replaced by someone else

On his second day of retirement, Yi Zhonghai was still adjusting. When he saw Liu Haizhong going to work in the morning, he habitually wanted to go too.

"Old Liu, wait for me."

Liu Haizhong stopped and looked at him: "Old Yi, what did you call me for?"

Yi Zhonghai said, "Of course we'll go to work together."

Liu Haizhong was taken aback: "Didn't you retire yesterday?"

Yi Zhonghai was also taken aback, then sighed helplessly: "After working for decades, I'm still not used to retiring."

I remember you're retiring next month, right?

Liu Haizhong sighed, "That's right. I'm twenty-seven days younger than you."

"I should be retiring next month."

Yi Zhonghai then asked, "Didn't you ever think about staying and working at the factory?"

"You're a level one worker now. If you retire now, your pension won't be much."

Liu Haizhong said helplessly, "What else can we do? The factory hasn't lifted the punishment they imposed on us."

Yi Zhonghai felt that Liu Haizhong was too incompetent and had no spirit of resistance at all.

"I offended Director Li and he's keeping an eye on me, so I have no choice but to accept my fate."

But you're different; you've done him a great service before. The way he's treating you is truly heartbreaking.

His words filled Liu Haizhong with resentment.

Liu Haizhong, who had already resigned himself to his fate, went to see Li Huaide.

Li Huaide naturally wouldn't agree and gave him a severe scolding.

Seeing Liu Haizhong's bad luck, Yi Zhonghai felt a sense of balance.

It's true that I'm afraid my brother is doing poorly, but I'm also afraid he'll drive a Land Rover.

Yi Zhonghai wandered around the courtyard alone for a month, and finally found someone to keep him company.

With nothing else to do, the two played chess in front of Yan Bugui's house.

When Yan Bugui gets off work, he will accompany them.

Originally, it was Yan Bugui blocking the door by himself, but now it's the three of them blocking the door.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong don't want anything, but they will speak up for Yan Bugui.

The actions of the three of them caused great distress to the people in the courtyard.

Then He Yuzhu heard faint complaints coming from the courtyard, and he felt very disdainful.

Yi Zhonghai and his two companions are all old men, and Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui's children won't help them. Even so, they are still afraid of the three old guys.

What else could it be but deserved?

The fact that these three people were blocking the door had no effect on He Yuzhu.

Even if they all attacked together, He Yuzhu wasn't afraid.

Another year passed, and Yan Bugui also retired. Now the three of them really became the ones blocking the door.

As long as the weather is nice, the three of them sit at the door.

Aside from the entrance, these three had nowhere else to go. The people in the neighborhood weren't particularly welcoming to them.

Once outside, no one gives them any leeway; if they get angry, people will even point their fingers at them and yell at them.

Others have sons who stand up for them, but they don't. They get scolded but don't dare to talk back.

Unable to make it in the outside world, the three of them could only stay in the courtyard. Here, they could at least satisfy some of their vanity.

After Yi Zhonghai retired, Qin Huairu's life really became difficult.

She has been working at the steel rolling mill since 62, for more than ten years now, but she hasn't learned any skills.

Lacking skills and being too old, he could only do odd jobs in the factory.

The current workshop foreman knows that Qin Huairu is a tough nut to crack. He doesn't expect Qin Huairu to work hard; he just hopes she won't cause him any trouble.

Qin Huairu just drifted through life day by day, his salary always remaining at twenty-seven yuan and fifty cents.

Others might receive some kind of reward, but she never did.

After retiring, Yi Zhonghai became even more strict about money.

Qin Huairu had no way to ask him for more money.

The trick of not providing meals is no longer effective.

After retiring, Yi Zhonghai gradually learned to steam cornbread. Since she wouldn't cook for him, he steamed cornbread and ate pickled vegetables by himself.

Occasionally, I'd go to Liu Haizhong's place to treat myself to a better meal.

After Yi Zhonghai and his two associates retired, their conflicts ceased and their relationship improved considerably. He Yuzhu knew this was the beginning of Yi Zhonghai's efforts to win over the two men.

After winning over the hearts of the two people, it will be time to start providing joint care for them.

However, He Yuzhu knew even better that it would take Yi Zhonghai at least a decade to achieve this.

Only when Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui have absolutely no way out, and like Yi Zhonghai, they only have one choice, will they agree to Yi Zhonghai's alliance.

Hopefully, Yi Zhonghai can get through these lonely years.

Soon, it was the end of 1975.

In the alley, Qian Yong, from courtyard number 91, returned from his time in the countryside. He had been sent to the countryside with Bang Geng, but one went to the Northeast and the other to the Northwest.

Returning from the countryside after being sent to work in the countryside is nothing new. There are quite a few children in the neighborhood who have returned from that experience.

But those people only came back because they had jobs.

Qian Yong was the only one who came back without a job.

Upon hearing this news, Qin Huairu immediately thought of the "sticky joke".

"Mom, do you know how Qian Yong came back?"

Madam Jia is becoming increasingly reluctant to move around. Since people outside don't like her, she doesn't want to go out.

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? All other mothers are useful, but you're useless."

If you were even slightly useful, Bang Geng would have come back long ago.

Qin Huai remained silent and did not argue with Jia Zhangshi. He got up and went out to inquire about the news.

In the front yard, Yi Zhonghai and his two companions were still locked in a fierce battle around the chessboard.

When the three women saw Qin Huairu come out, they asked curiously, "Are you going out?"

Qin Huairu knew that the Third Aunt was very well-informed, so he struck up a conversation with her.

"Look, I heard Qian Yong is back from the countryside? I'm going to go see him."

The three aunties said, "You're doing this for the sake of the joke, aren't you?"

Qin Huairu nodded. There was nothing to hide about it.

The three women said, "There's no need to go. It's all over the place. Qian Yong came back because he's sick and it's not suitable for him to stay in Northeast China."

Upon hearing this answer, Qin Huairu's heart skipped a beat. Pretending to be sick and returning was indeed a viable option.

"Then I definitely have to go and see him. Speaking of which, he and Bang Geng are classmates."

The three women didn't say anything more.

Qin Huai went to Qian Yong's house, but did not see Qian Yong.

"Qian Yong's mom, I heard your child is back. Where is he?"

Qian Yong's mother said, "He went out to play with his friends."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu immediately guessed that Qian Yong had been faking illness to return.

He steeled himself, gritted his teeth, took out five yuan, inquired about the situation from Qian Yong's mother, and then went home.

"Mom, I've thought of a way to bring Bang Geng back."

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhangshi immediately became excited: "What method? Can you find a job for Bang Geng?"

Qin Huai shook her head and whispered, "I don't have that ability. Qian Yong from courtyard number 91 was faking illness to come back."

We can also have the stalk of the stick pretend to be sick.

I've already done the research. I'll go to the local hospital first and get a prescription for a more serious illness.

Then go to the educated youth office to apply.

The people in the educated youth office wouldn't dare take responsibility, so they'd definitely agree.

Then, the stalk will be back.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Jia Zhangshi immediately said, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and write a letter to Banggeng!"

Qin Huairu said helplessly, "If you want someone to issue a certificate, you definitely have to give them money. I don't have any money on me."

Upon hearing that money was required, Jia Zhangshi's face showed displeasure: "Don't ask me, I don't have any money."

Go find Yi Zhonghai. Since Yi Zhonghai married you, he should take care of Banggeng.

Qin Huairu certainly wouldn't let Yi Zhonghai off the hook, but she also didn't want to let Jia Zhangshi off the hook.

Only children make choices, adults want them all.

We can't let Yi Zhonghai off the hook, and we also need to make a profit from Jia Zhangshi's side.

"Mom, don't you know him? I'm afraid he won't give too much. This time, for the sake of Bang Geng, we can't be stingy again." (End of Chapter)