Siheyuan: Enemy spies are captured every time

"Then congratulations to Uncle One and Uncle Two for being promoted to Grade Eight workers. Now our compound has two Grade Eight workers. I will feel proud if I tell others about it, right?" Hua Chengyu said with a smile.

"Then I'll lend you my good words." Seeing Hua Chengyu actively showing goodwill, Yi Zhonghai also said with a smile: "Director Hua, you are a leading cadre, don't argue with us workers. If there are any areas where we have done things poorly in the past, please criticize us more."

This time he was really scared.

He encouraged the workers in a workshop to write letters of denunciation with their real names, but still failed to take down Hua Chengyu. Moreover, this little bastard went to the department once and was directly promoted.

Who can I turn to for justice? How unfair is heaven?

Think about Yi Zhonghai, one of the first workers familiar with the operation of hot rolling mills and gas filling machines, and also a foreman. Since Hua Chengyu moved in, he lost his status as an eighth-level worker and was transferred out of the hot rolling workshop and became a seventh-level worker in the machine tool workshop.

The salary can be reduced by more than ten yuan.

It's heartbreaking. The key point is that I have to retake the eighth level exam. If it weren't for the face of the deaf old man, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to register for the exam this time. The next time I can take the exam, I have to wait until two years later.

There are too many variables involved. Fortunately, Director Yang gave him the test questions in advance, and he has practiced them many times in private. He is determined to pass the test this time, return to being an eighth-level worker, and take charge of the Siheyuan again.

"Uncle, you are too modest. There is nothing wrong with that uncle. It's all misunderstanding, all misunderstanding!" Hua Chengyu said happily.

"Yes, it's all misunderstanding. Lao Yi, look at our compound, it hasn't been so lively in a long time." Liu Haizhong also said happily.

"Congratulations, you've become a first-level quality inspector." Hua Chengyu turned and looked at Qin Huairu.

"Really? Sister Qin?" Sha Zhu couldn't believe it. How long has it been since Sister Qin was transferred to the quality inspection team? She has become a first-level quality inspector, and I heard that her salary is the same as his.

This... Shazhu doesn't know whether he is happy or not?

Logically speaking, he should be happy that Sister Qin's salary has increased, but why is he not happy?

Sha Zhu was in a dilemma for a moment.

"Huai Ru, have you really become a first-level quality inspector?" Jia Zhang asked excitedly.

"The director talked to me. The third shift I'm in charge of has the highest yield rate. There is a vacancy this time, and the director gave it to me without having to take an exam." Qin Huairu said happily.

"I have approved your status as a first-level quality inspector, and it will be announced after the assessment is completed." Hua Chengyu added.

"Oh, really? Thank you, Director Hua, thank you, Director Hua." Qin Huairu hurriedly stood up and bowed to Hua Chengyu.

Yi Zhonghai's face changed. He suddenly remembered that after the technical assessment was completed, he would need the approval of Hua Chengyu's Organization and Cadre Department.

For a moment, he regretted doing the opposite of Hua Chengyu. After all, Hua Chengyu was now the head of the Organization and Cadre Department. If he didn't let himself...

"That's right. I said that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Look at Director Hua, he is helping us, the neighbors after all. Huairu, you must thank Director Hua very much." Yi Zhonghai said earnestly.

"Yes, Director Hua, I...I will take care of all your clothes from now on, and leave all the housework to me." Qin Huairu said excitedly.

"No, don't do that!" Hua Chengyu hurriedly stopped him, "I have a partner. If my partner knew about this, it would be terrible."

Qin Huairu is like a dog-skin plaster. Once you are stuck to her, you can't get rid of her. In the Siheyuan, the person Hua Chengyu least wants to deal with is Qin Huairu.

"Director Hua has a date. I was planning to introduce you to my third aunt's eldest niece."

"Your third aunt's eldest niece, the girl with a beard, please stop it. I think she weighs 160 kilograms. If she sits on Director Hua and injures her, you won't be able to afford the compensation."

"What do you mean 160 pounds? His family works in a slaughterhouse, so they have plenty of food and water. What's wrong with being a bit strong? A big butt means he's easy to raise. If she moves in, she won't even look down on him?"

"I don't care about anything. I'm already an old maid."

"What old girl? Last time he came to my house, I wanted to introduce him to Sha Zhu, but she didn't like Sha Zhu at all!"

Sha Zhu: What's the matter with me stealing? I have seen that girl before. She weighs 160 pounds, so she must be very fat. It's scary.

"Don't tell her what she said. Director Hua, let me introduce someone to you. My eldest aunt's third uncle has a granddaughter. She looks so pretty and charming. Although her education level is not high, but..."

"Who are you all? Our Director Hua already has a girlfriend, who is a top student at Yuanmingyuan Vocational and Technical College." Xu Damao was furious.

Xu Damao knew everything these old ladies said.

Either he is as fat as a ball or as thin as a bamboo pole. No matter his appearance or character, how can he be worthy of Director Hua?

"I really have a partner. She and I grew up together in the northwest, so we are childhood sweethearts. She is now a sophomore at Yuanmingyuan Vocational and Technical College. She is 19 years old this year. We will get married after she graduates." Hua Chengyu explained.

"That's a pity. My third aunt's eldest niece is a good housekeeper. Let me tell you..."

"You'd better stop talking. She already has a boyfriend."

The group of women chattered like thousands of ducks, giving Hua Chengyu a headache.

"Aunties, I don't have a partner yet. Can you please take a look at me?" Sha Zhu, who was listening nearby, couldn't stand it anymore and leaned over.

"What does this have to do with you? Get out of here!" said an old lady.

Who in the hospital dares to introduce a date to Sha Zhu now? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble? Who doesn't know the story between Sha Zhu and the widow?

What's more, he feels good about himself. He doesn't even want a girl from the countryside. He wants to find someone with a proper job. Don't you see how anxious he looks? Who would be interested in him if he has a proper job?

"That's right, Silly Zhu, what are your conditions?"

"What's wrong with my conditions? I'm a canteen chef with a salary of thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents. I'm also good-looking. I have enough food and clothes to eat with me. How is there anything wrong with me?" Sha Zhu said unconvinced.

In this era, he was one of the eight major officials in the cook department.

I wouldn't trade him for a county magistrate, so what's wrong with having higher requirements? I want someone with a job, a city hukou, and a decent appearance, preferably someone who looks like Sister Qin.

Are the requirements high?

Didn't Jia Dongxu do it? There was no reason why he couldn't find someone like Sister Qin.

"You have good conditions, so go find one yourself." The aunt said unhappily.

Qin Huairu's eyes rolled. She was reluctant to let Sha Zhu get married. She already had three children. So the room was said to be two rooms, but in fact it was just one room divided into two.

One room is used as a living room during the day and is where Jia Zhang sleeps at night.

But Sha Zhu has two rooms. The deaf old lady has said more than once that the house will be left to Sha Zhu after her death. In this way, Sha Zhu will have three rooms.

I happen to have three children, and each of them has a room.

But if Sha Zhu gets married, not only will he not be able to lend him a house, but even his salary. Without Sha Zhu's salary, how will his family survive?

We must not let Shazhu slip away. This is what Qin Huairu is thinking at this moment.

As she was thinking, Qin Huairu secretly glanced at Xu Damao again. Xu Damao was quite handsome, but unfortunately he was married, and he married the daughter of a big capitalist.

I heard that the factory where she works used to be owned by her family, and now their family still has shares in it.

The daughter of a big capitalist? Qin Huairu's eyes flashed, and a plan came to her mind. In addition to Sha Zhu, she could also develop a blood-sucking partner, which was not bad.

Qin Huairu had some thoughts about Hua Chengyu before, but now, he doesn't dare to act rashly.

"Da Mao, Brother Hua Laobei! Lou Xiao'e came out from the backyard: "Why don't you go home after work?"

"Oh, I almost forgot, Ezi, are you hungry? I was so busy chatting with them that I forgot about cooking." Xu Damao slapped his forehead.

He has been watching the excitement all day today.

It felt so good to be able to upgrade without taking an exam. He looked at those who had not passed the exam with a smile on his face, laughing at them in his heart.

This assessment not only includes the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, but also other subordinate units of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

Xu Damao planned to watch the excitement for three weeks, but unfortunately Jing Xiao'e was pregnant, otherwise it would have been more fun if he had dragged Xiao'e to watch it together.

After returning to the courtyard, he planned to go to the bathhouse to take a bath first.

He used to take a bath every day, but in this era, because there is no independent bathroom, he has to take a bath in the bathhouse with everyone else.

Because he didn't have enough tickets, he could only wash once every two days.

Alas, what a miserable life!

He had just arrived in this era and was not quite accustomed to the bathhouse culture. After all, in later times, bathhouses were like the alleys in Beijing and had almost all disappeared.

The bathhouse in their alley is a century-old bathhouse. It is called Shuangxingtang and was built in 1916, more than half a century ago.

Taking a bath in the pool is very attractive to the older people in the old city. Those who have not lived in the hutongs will never be able to appreciate the joy that the bathhouse brings to the people in the old city.

After coming here twice with Xing Damao, Hua Chengyu no longer needed him to lead the way and came alone after work.

After taking a bath and feeling relaxed, I returned to the yard and found that Xu Damao's meal was almost ready. This was his arrangement.

"A bath ticket costs 5 cents. Sir, please come in!"

"Here you are again, young man. You come here often." An old man said with a smile. This young man loves cleanliness and he can always be found every time he comes.

Every time he goes to the bathhouse, he stays there all day!

"Uncle, have you stayed for another day?" Hua Chengyu greeted the old man with a smile. The old man was retired and at home, and was cheerful all day long.

This one in Huachengyu Hutong is a basin hall. Most of the people who come here to take a bath are working class people. They are thrifty and don't care too much about things.

There is also Mr. Guo’s alma mater, Tsinghua Garden (not Wudaokou, the name of a bathhouse), where prices range from 30 cents to one yuan.

The most upscale one is called Dongshengping, especially the third floor, the number one private room, which was called the official room in old Beijing. Anyone who takes a bath here is either rich or noble. Not only can you take a bath here, but you can also take a nap. Hua Chengyu has only heard of it but never seen it.

If there is a chance, he will try to see if he can reach the top level!

"Of course not. You can ask someone to buy whatever you want in the bathhouse. It's cold outside and I don't want to go out." The old man wrapped in a scarf sat next to Hua Chengyu: "Look at you, you only come for a quarter of an hour or half an hour every time. You lose a lot."

The bathhouse in Laosijiu has a special feature: you can go in as soon as the door opens in the morning, and come out at night when the sky is full of stars. As long as you are not afraid of getting your skin soaked, you can soak for as long as you want, and no one will rush you. In the authentic bathhouse of Laosijiu City, going to the bathhouse is not called taking a bath, but soaking in the bathhouse. The key point is the "soaking". A soak in hot water will relax your muscles and activate your blood circulation, and sweat will come out from your bones.

Have another pot of jasmine tea, it's so authentic, you'll feel brisk walking. For people from Beijing who love taking baths, besides being comfortable, another great pleasure is making friends and chatting. Old bathhouses are almost always frequented by people from Beijing. When they come in, they're all old neighbors they know. The bathhouse is full of Beijing accents. In the words of people from Beijing, there are people carrying bird cages, all kinds of people, and glass balls. Who doesn't want to take a bath?

This kind of scene can no longer be seen in later generations.

The pace of life in the current city is not fast, unlike in later times, when going to work is like going to war and the subway is crowded. Although he has never seen it, he watches the news every day.

Hua Chengyu happily took a bath and then sat in the pool to soak in it. This is life... It's not like the later generations, where people have to rush around every day.

Sometimes, we have to work until late at night to record the show. My life is more regular and comfortable now. But there are some things that cannot be bought even with money. What can I do?