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The game ended unhappily, and Yi Zhonghai returned home.

Qin Huai followed closely behind and entered.

"Zhonghai, you must be exhausted."

Yi Zhonghai was naturally exhausted. If he hadn't wanted to find out what was happening in the courtyard from Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, he would have come back to rest long ago.

He had just had a few words with Liu Haizhong and was feeling lonely and helpless when Qin Huairu showed her concern.

Although it came a little late, it was still very precious to Yi Zhonghai.

"Yes. It's really not easy to go out. Huairu, you must be exhausted too."

Qin Huai smiled and said, "I'm fine. I'm planning to make you something nice to eat to help you recover."

Yi Zhonghai thought about it and agreed that it was a good suggestion. At this point, he wouldn't be able to eat cornbread and pickled vegetables anyway.

"Okay. Let's buy some meat. Bang Geng is back just in time. Let's have a family reunion dinner together."

Qin Huairu asked with a smile, "I plan to buy more so that everyone can eat their fill."

However, we don't have enough meat ration coupons. Where are our meat ration coupons?

Yi Zhonghai was taken aback and said, "Didn't I give you everything before I left?"

Qin Huairu was immediately embarrassed. Before going to the Northwest, Yi Zhonghai, fearing he wouldn't be able to collect the receipts this month, gave Qin Huairu the receipt collection documents.

This is what Xiao Dang picked up together when she went to collect the paperwork.

Qin Huai was so focused on making Yi Zhonghai bleed that he forgot about this.

"I'm so busy I'm completely confused. I'll go ask Xiao Dang right now."

Yi Zhonghai reminded him, "Don't forget to bring my things back."

Oh, and don't forget to accompany Banggeng to complete the paperwork tomorrow. Without the paperwork, he won't have his quota.

Qin Huai felt like he had shot himself in the foot. He had come all this way but hadn't gotten anything out of Yi Zhonghai. Instead, it had reminded Yi Zhonghai of the grain ration coupons.

At this point, she could find no reason to continue asking Yi Zhonghai for money.

Left with no other choice, Qin Huairu had to accept her fate and pay for the meat herself.

It's different when she pays for it herself versus when Yi Zhonghai pays. Since Yi Zhonghai's money isn't coming from her own pocket, she won't feel bad about it.

She wouldn't be willing to spend the money herself.

In the end, the Jia family only bought three ounces of meat.

When He Yuzhu returned, he saw Banggeng in the yard.

The Bang Geng at this moment was far inferior to the Bang Geng that Sha Zhu remembered.

If He Yuzhu hadn't known he was a bastard, he really wouldn't have believed that this old and thin young man was Jia Dongxu's child.

It's worth noting that Jia Dongxu's unforgettable charm for Qin Huairu was due to his handsome appearance.

In the courtyard house, Jia Dongxu deserved the praise of being a young heartthrob.

Bang Geng's appearance is quite similar to Jia Dongxu's overall.

Sha Zhu recommended him to drive for a ministry, where he caught the eye of one of the leaders and became that leader's personal driver.

Besides his relationship with a high-ranking official, his pleasing appearance is also a factor.

It seems that Bang Geng has suffered a lot in his life.

It's good to endure hardship.

Bang Geng is an exceptionally patient guy, but he also holds grudges very well.

Sha Zhu wanted to marry Qin Huairu back then, which led to him being smeared with slut shoes and then spending the night freezing in the steel rolling mill workshop.

Later, in the dead of winter, he kicked Sha Zhu out of the house.

This was his revenge against Sha Zhu.

Now that he has suffered so much in the Northwest, all this hatred will ultimately have to be borne by Yi Zhonghai.

Bang Geng also saw He Yuzhu, and resentment appeared in his eyes.

He Yuzhu smiled lightly, ignored him, and went straight home.

Lin Jinghan had already prepared the meal and was waiting for him to come back.

Did you see the stick-shaped pun?

He Yuzhu said, "I saw him. Wasn't he sitting right at the door? Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu are quite capable; they actually managed to bring Banggeng back." Lin Jinghan said, "Didn't they say Banggeng was injured before they went to the Northwest?"

He doesn't look injured at all.

He Yuzhu said, "How much of what they say is true? And you actually believed it?"

Lin Jinghan explained, "Of course I don't believe it. I mean, how could Banggeng come back if he wasn't injured?"

There are actually quite a few ways to return from rural areas. For some people, it's really not a big problem.

With Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu's abilities, getting Banggeng back wouldn't be a big problem.

"Let him come back. He'll come back sooner or later. Just tell the kids to avoid him."

He Yuanyang had no recollection of Bang Geng at all. Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, he quickly replied, "I'll definitely avoid him. He's too scary."

He Yuzhu patted his head: "That's right. Stay away from him in the future."

Many others gave similar accounts to He Yuzhu.

Qin Huairu was unaware of the people in the courtyard's aversion to Banggeng; she was coaxing Banggeng and drinking with Yi Zhonghai.

Bang Geng is back, but the problem isn't completely solved. Whether it's where he lives or where he works, Yi Zhonghai is still relevant.

For these reasons, Qin Huairu also wanted Banggeng to get along well with Yi Zhonghai.

Sha Zhu had never enjoyed such treatment.

After Banggeng returned from his rural assignment, Qin Huairu stopped going to Shazhu's house to avoid upsetting him.

Even when it came to finding a job for Bang Geng, Qin Huairu didn't coax Sha Zhu. Instead, she forced Sha Zhu to coax Bang Geng.

Now that Bang Geng is back, Yi Zhonghai is going to brainwash him and has started lecturing Bang Geng.

Bang Geng tried to turn hostile several times, but Qin Huairu stopped him each time.

These subtle actions did not escape Yi Zhonghai's notice.

Enraged, Yi Zhonghai decided to ignore Bang Geng. He used the same old methods: let Bang Geng suffer first, and only after suffering enough would he realize the benefits of listening to him.

So, the next day he started faking illness, lying in bed and refusing to get up. He didn't accompany Banggeng to complete the formalities.

Since Qin Huai had no other choice, he could only arrange for Xiao Dang to accompany Bang Geng to the local street office to register his household registration.

She took such a long leave, but she's going back to work at the factory.

"Bang Geng, remember this: when you go to the neighborhood office, speak to them politely."

After you've completed the formalities, talk to them nicely and ask them to arrange a good job for you.

After giving her repeated instructions, Qin Huairu finally went to work with peace of mind.

Qin Huairu's efforts in the Northwest were worthwhile. The paperwork they provided was complete, and the letter of introduction lavishly praised Bang Geng.

Upon closer inspection, they realized that the authorities weren't deliberately making things difficult for them and quickly completed the necessary procedures for Bang Geng.

After completing the formalities, Xiao Dang asked in a low voice, "Comrade, my brother is back. What about his work arrangements?"

The person in charge of processing the paperwork said, "Isn't he sick? Let's wait until he recovers before we talk about it."

The people at the neighborhood office aren't stupid; how could they not know that there was something fishy about Bang Geng's paperwork?

Regardless of any shady dealings involved, they granted the Banggeng residency according to regulations.

But if you want to work, then forget about it.

There are still many young people in Beijing who cannot be resettled, so how could the city possibly take care of them?

Since they've come back, they should find their own jobs.

Bang Geng hadn't gotten used to life in Beijing yet and didn't say anything. A mere pawn couldn't accomplish much.

The two had no choice but to return to the courtyard house.

When the two returned to the courtyard house, Yi Zhonghai had recovered and was playing chess with Yan Bugui in the front yard.

Seeing the two return, he asked, "Xiao Dang, how's the job with the stick?"

Xiao Dang said helplessly, "They said my brother came back for medical treatment, and they'll assign him a job after he recovers."

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai was overjoyed. What he wanted was for Bang Geng to be unemployed.

"As long as the household registration procedures are completed, it's fine. Several people from our neighborhood who came back due to illness haven't been assigned jobs yet."

After Xiao Dang and Bang Geng left, Yi Zhonghai excitedly made a move: "Checkmate." (End of Chapter)