Siheyuan: Starting to work in the security department

The city of Beijing is worthy of being the center of the country. The spacious streets, speeding bicycles, and slogans posted on the walls all reveal the atmosphere of the times.

Niu Ping'an asked about the location of Nanluoguxiang while feeling the city.

It took more than two hours of walking, stopping and looking around to finally arrive at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang.

This is a courtyard house, and Niu Ping'an doesn't know the details.

Taking out a sack filled with clothes, Niu Ping'an walked towards the yard.

As soon as I walked into the courtyard, I saw a group of women gathered together, some making shoes, some sewing clothes, and talking and laughing.

Seeing a stranger coming in, they all turned their eyes over.

One of the middle-aged women looked at Niu Ping'an and asked:

"Little comrade, who are you looking for?"

"Auntie, I'm looking for Niu Baoguo. I'm his nephew."

When the women heard that Niu Ping'an was Niu Baoguo's nephew, surprise flashed across their faces.

Niu Ping'an discovered that the maliciousness value of this group of women jumped directly from single digits to twenty or thirty.

The middle-aged woman who asked the question first jumped to over 50 years old, which surprised Niu Ping'an.

"Oh, Niu Baoguo lives in the backyard, right at home, you can go there."

"Thank you, Auntie"

When Niu Ping'an went to the central courtyard, everyone was in an uproar.

"I didn't expect Niu Baoguo to have a nephew."

"Who says it isn't?"

"Okay, now there's nothing to gain for anyone, so there's no need to fight."

……

When we arrived at the middle courtyard, we saw a group of women gathered together chatting and laughing.

A young woman with a slightly bulging belly was washing clothes by the sink.

Among them, the figure of a woman with a pair of triangular eyes and sewing shoe soles was particularly prominent.

Others were thin and pale, but she was plump and fair, standing out.

"Little comrade, you are not from our hospital, right?"

"Hello, ladies. I am Niu Baoguo's nephew. Which room does he live in?"

Niu Ping'an was asked again, and when they heard that it was Niu Baoguo's relative, everyone's good and evil values ​​jumped again.

The young woman who was washing clothes heard the noise and looked over here. Her pair of watery peach blossom eyes were adorable.

Niu Ping'an felt a little familiar, but didn't think much about it.

"Niu Baoguo lives in the backyard, young comrade, go over there."

The middle-aged woman who asked the question first pointed at a half-moon arch and said.

Niu Ping'an looked at the aunt for a while. She was the only one with good intentions. The others all had red malicious values.

When I heard that he was Niu Baoguo’s nephew, my goodwill value increased a little.

"Thank you!"

After expressing his gratitude, Niu Ping'an went to the backyard through the archway.

“Hey, I didn’t expect Niu Baoguo had a nephew!”

As soon as the cow left safely, the fat woman with triangular eyes couldn't help but speak.

"Jia Zhang, what are you talking about? Who doesn't have a few relatives?"

"Humph... Now it's all right. No one has to fight over Niu Baoguo's house anymore."

"Haha, there's no share for us, what does it have to do with us?"

"Tsk... Niu Baoguo has a lot of money, and every household can get a lot."

"You all have to keep your mouth shut, don't talk nonsense."

……

The backyard was quiet and empty, except for an old lady lying on a recliner on the porch with her eyes squinting.

Originally, Niu Ping'an wanted to ask the old lady which room Niu Baoguo lived in.

However, a violent cough was heard from the west ear room, and Niu Ping'an immediately walked towards the west ear room.

Knock knock knock...

"Who?"

The questioning voice from inside the room sounded a little weak.

"Hello, my name is Niu Ping'an, is this Niu Baoguo?"

"Yes, yes, yes, come in, the door is not locked."

Niu Baoguo's weak voice suddenly became excited.

Niu Ping'an pushed the door open and what came into view was a main room of less than ten square meters, with a portrait of the leader hanging in the middle of the wall.

There was a square table, a few stools, a cupboard, and some cooking utensils.

Niu Ping'an put the sack on the stool and then opened the door.

He saw a middle-aged man lying on the kang, his face pale but his eyes looking at him brightly.

"Uncle?"

“It looks like, it’s so similar!”

Niu Baoguo seemed not to hear Niu Ping'an's call, and his eyes were vague.

Looking at this face that was 60% similar to the brother in his memory, Niu Baoguo's thoughts drifted far away.

Niu Ping'an did not disturb them and just stood by quietly.

Looking at the dark green goodwill value showing 90, Niu Ping'an realized that he had found the right person this time.

cough cough...

A cough brought Niu Baoguo back to his senses and he quickly covered his mouth with a towel.

When I took it back, there were faint traces of blood on the towel.

Niu Baoguo had sharp eyes and saw it immediately, and his face changed immediately.

"Uncle, let's go to the hospital right away!"

Niu Baoguo is the only blood relative of this body in this world, and Niu Ping'an still has a good impression of him.

Niu Baoguo smiled and waved his hand.

"No need, it's useless to go, it's an old injury and it can't be cured!"

"Uncle, going to the hospital can at least alleviate the symptoms. We can't go on like this."

Niu Ping'an didn't know the specific situation of Niu Baoguo, but it would always be a good idea to go to the hospital to check it out.

"Ping An, don't worry, listen to me.

My uncle has suffered an old injury, which has damaged his lungs, and the shrapnel cannot be removed.

It's no use going to the hospital, they just give me some painkillers."

Niu Baoguo had a carefree look on his face. What else could he be dissatisfied about if he could see his relatives again?

You know, Niu Baoguo has been looking for his younger brother for seven or eight years since he retired from the army.

He originally thought that he would never see his relatives again in this life, but unexpectedly, God was kind to him.

I didn't see my younger brother, but I found my nephew, which is a good result.

"Uncle, it's not a good idea to keep dragging it out like this. Why don't you go to the hospital? At least there are people to take care of you in the hospital."

"I know my situation clearly, so I won't waste national resources."

"Uncle, you are so selfless. You have made contributions to the country, and you deserve this!"

"Ping An, we are finally reunited, so let's not talk about this anymore. Tell me about your father."

"Hey...my father and mother..."

Niu Ping'an couldn't persuade Niu Baoguo, so he could only talk about his father's experience.

These are the things that Niu Ping'an asked his mother in his memory, and what Niu Ping'an's father told him.

"Ah, I didn't expect something like this would happen back then."

Niu Baoguo also felt a little sad after listening to this. The rich girl fell in love with the poor boy, and the two eloped and fled their hometown.

"Are you tired from the journey? Are you hungry? Uncle will make you something to eat."

Niu Baoguo struggled to get up, but the movement was very difficult. It was obvious that Niu Baoguo was very weak.

Niu Ping'an quickly stopped Niu Baoguo.

"Uncle, I've eaten. How did you get here these few days? Is there no one to take care of you? Where are my aunt and the others?"

In Niu Ping'an's opinion, Niu Baoguo is so old that he must have started a family long ago. It's strange that no one at home takes care of him.

Niu Baoguo showed a trace of embarrassment on his face and cleared his throat.

"My uncle was involved in the revolution and never got married.

Later, I was injured and had to leave the military. I was in poor health and didn’t want to delay others.”

After hearing about Niu Baoguo's experience, Niu Ping'an's eyes flashed with complexity.

It is hard to imagine how Niu Baoguo managed to get through each relapse of his old injuries without anyone taking care of him.

"Uncle, take a rest. I'll go make you something to eat."

Niu Baoguo is so weak, he must not have had a good meal for several days.

Seeing Niu Ping'an say this, Niu Baoguo did not refuse. After all, Niu Ping'an was already sixteen years old and understood everything he should understand.

"Let's make some porridge."

"Okay uncle, would you like some water?"

"Don't mention it, I'm actually a little thirsty!"

Niu Ping'an picked up the thermos on the ground and wanted to pour a glass of water for Niu Baoguo, but he found the thermos was empty.

It can be seen that Niu Baoguo has had a very difficult life these days as no one has taken care of him.