Siheyuan: Starting to work in the security department

Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, the streets of the city were filled with busy figures.

People organized by various street offices were cleaning with tools in hand.

There is strength in numbers. In just one morning, the entire city had a brand new feeling.

Niu Ping'an had nothing to do and slept until he woke up naturally.

When he opened the door, all kinds of aromas filled the air, stimulating his taste buds.

After washing up, I got some food to eat.

In the afternoon, the workers all went back to the yard for the day off.

Niu Ping'an brought two bottles of Xifeng liquor and a Daqianmen cigarette, ready to wish Director Wang a happy new year.

Zhao Tiezhu has been transferred out of the steel rolling mill, and Niu Ping'an has severed his ties with him.

The relationship with Director Wang still needs to be maintained.

After all, the subdistrict office has considerable power and happens to be in charge of this area, so sooner or later it will cause trouble to them.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Niu Ping'an arrived at Director Wang's house.

Director Wang's house is a small courtyard with a separate entrance and separate house.

The gate to the yard was not closed, and a little boy about ten years old was playing in the yard.

Seeing that there were children in Director Wang's family, Niu Ping'an took out another bag of peach cakes from the space.

Niu Ping'an knocked on the door and the little boy looked over curiously.

"Big brother, who are you looking for?"

"Little boy, is this the home of Director Wang from the Street Office?"

The boy obviously encountered this kind of thing often. He nodded and shouted into the house:

"Mom, someone's looking for you!"

There was a sound of footsteps in the room, and Director Wang came out wearing an apron and holding a spatula in his hand.

"Hey, Ping An is here, come in quickly."

When Director Wang saw that the visitor was Niu Ping'an, he warmly invited him into the house.

"Auntie Wang, I'm here to wish you a happy new year!"

Niu Ping'an greeted Director Wang and stepped into the yard.

The courtyard is not big but has everything, including four rooms and a toilet.

Passing by the little boy, Niu Ping'an took out a few fruit candies from his pocket and handed them to him.

The little boy's eyes lit up and his face was full of desire, but he did not reach out to take it. Instead, he looked at Director Wang.

"Chunsheng, this is Brother Ping'an, take it if you want to eat it."

Only after getting Director Wang's approval did the boy take the candy.

"Thank you, Brother Ping An!"

"How polite!"

Niu Ping'an gave a sincere compliment and then went into the house carrying the gift.

"Ping An, it's enough for you to just come, why did you bring so many gifts?

I'll take it back later. It's not easy for you to live alone, so don't spend money recklessly."

When Director Wang saw the gift that Niu Ping'an was holding, he immediately said politely.

Niu Ping'an was not naive enough to believe her words, so he just laughed:

"Auntie Wang, I'm too embarrassed to come to your house empty-handed to wish you a happy new year!"

"You!"

Director Wang shook his head and poured Niu Ping'an a cup of hot water.

At this time, a middle-aged man wearing glasses heard the noise and walked out of the room.

"Ping An, let me introduce you. This is my husband Chen Youde. You can just call him Uncle Chen.

I have an older son who hasn't come home yet.

Youde, this is Niu Baoguo’s nephew Niu Ping’an.”

"Hello Uncle Chen!"

Niu Pingan greeted him politely.

Chen Youde nodded:

"Hello Ping An, sit down and talk."

Niu Ping'an didn't plan to stay any longer as others were busy preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.

"I have to go back. I just came here to get to know the family and wish them a happy new year in advance."

"Ping An, there's no point in you going back alone, just have the New Year's Eve dinner at Aunt Wang's house."

Seeing Niu Ping'an preparing to leave, Director Wang politely tried to keep him.

"Yes, it's quite lonely to be alone."

Chen Youde also helped to speak.

Niu Ping'an wouldn't take it seriously. If the other party was really that interested, they would have invited him long ago.

These are just polite words, and you will be in a bad position if you agree to them.

The saying "people leave and the tea gets cold" is fully demonstrated. Without Niu Baoguo as a bond, who will care about you!

But on the surface I still have to express my gratitude.

"Thank you both for your invitation, but today is really inconvenient.

I have to go to the factory to work the night shift soon."

"Working in the security department is exhausting. We have to be on duty even during the Chinese New Year."

Director Wang complained on behalf of Niu Ping'an.

"It's all for work, for building the country!"

Judging from Chen Youde's attire, Niu Ping'an guessed that he also worked in a government department and could speak politely without much hesitation.

“Uncle Chen is right.

I have to go back, you two stay."

After Niu Ping'an finished speaking, he walked out of the house, and Director Wang and Chen Youde followed him to see him off.

"Ping An, come and visit Aunt Wang's house when you are free.

You have work to do today, so I won't keep you here."

When they arrived at the gate of the hospital, Director Wang said a few more polite words.

"I understand, Aunt Wang!

Goodbye, Aunt Wang and Uncle Chen. I'll come and bother you next time."

"Go safely!"

After saying goodbye to Director Wang and his wife, Niu Ping'an left without looking back.

As for coming to visit again, Niu Ping'an wouldn't take it to heart.

Giving some gifts during festivals is enough to maintain the superficial relationship.

Just don't trip someone up when he's in trouble.

Of course, Niu Ping'an would not ask her for help if the matter was too difficult.

When we returned to the courtyard, the front yard was bustling with activity.

Yan Bugui moved his own desk out and started a side job.

The neighbors lined up with red paper in one hand and the so-called writing fee in the other.

Yan Bugui saw Niu Ping'an at first sight and didn't think much about it. He just wanted to do more business out of habit.

"Ping An, why don't you put together a couplet?"

"Yes, Ping An, the second uncle has a beautiful handwriting!"

"When it comes to writing and keeping accounts, I have to admire Teacher Yan the most in the hospital!"

The neighbors also spoke well of Yan Bugui.

"Hey, my uncle just passed away, so I can't put up Spring Festival couplets for three years."

When there is a funeral in the family, the customs vary from place to place.

In some places, you can post green Spring Festival couplets; in some places, you cannot post Spring Festival couplets.

Niu Ping'an had no idea what the customs were in Sijiu City, he was just too lazy to deal with them.

"Too!"

After hearing Niu Ping'an's explanation, everyone suddenly understood.

Niu Baoguo's presence in the hospital was not very strong, and everyone actually forgot about him.

A lot of things happened in the hospital in the past year.

There are both happy and sad events!

Joys and sorrows, separations and reunions were fully realized in this year.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Yan Bugui's face. He missed out on a business deal that lasted three years.

wrong!

The same situation is happening to the Jia family!

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui felt so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe.

Even the joyful expression on his face was slightly distorted.

The six times of writing fees are enough for two servings of side dishes for the Yan family tonight.

“You guys are busy!”

Niu Ping'an didn't notice the change in Yan Bugui's expression. He casually greeted him and went back to the backyard.

The children in the yard are very nice today. They are playing with small firecrackers and are full of childish innocence.

The door of Xu's house was closed, and the couple must have gone to Xu Fugui's house.

After returning to the house to rest for a while and eating something casually, Niu Ping'an rode his bicycle to the factory.

The laughter and joy in the yard made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Although Niu Ping'an seemed not to care on the surface, he was inevitably affected in his heart.

At this moment, Niu Ping'an thought a lot.

My parents and relatives in my previous life, Niu Baoguo, and even the elders and villagers of Majiagou Village...