People in the Siheyuan: I am a Buddhist who is in a mess

1962, a bleak year.

The sky in Beijing was gray and gloomy, like a rag.

In Nanluoguxiang, leaves are falling and discussions are ongoing in the courtyards.

Lin Yi carried the meat and walked towards his room humming a little tune, in a good mood.

Ever since he traveled to the Siheyuan, his life has been smooth sailing. Knowing the personalities of the animals in the Siheyuan well, he will not be taken advantage of!

Lin Yi passed by the Yan family's house and heard the discussion inside, a smile appeared on his lips.

"Dad, what do you think about me becoming a chef? This silly Zhu works as a chef in the canteen of the steel mill. He eats well every day and often brings lunch boxes to He Yushui, which contain white flour and meat. The new Lin Yi is also a temporary worker in the canteen of the street office. Doesn't he also bring lunch boxes back every day at noon?" Yan Jiecheng felt that being a chef was very suitable for him.

Yan Fugui thought Yan Jiecheng’s suggestion was great.

Lin Yi's job in the canteen of the street office was a temporary one. Three or four months later, Lin Yi reported to the steel rolling mill. The position in the street office naturally became vacant, and Yan Jiecheng was just able to take over the position.

In addition, the street office is building a house in the small courtyard next to the backyard, and Lin Yi should be able to get one. If Yan Jiecheng also comes to work in the street office, he should also be given a house. Otherwise, why should it be given only to Lin Yi?

Yan Fugui began to think about who he would be best to give a gift to. After much thought, he realized that although he knew the people in the street office, he was not familiar with them. The person who usually dealt with the street office was Yi Zhonghai, so he, as the third uncle, was just a bystander.

After thinking about it, Yan Fugui still felt that he should work harder on Lin Yi. When Lin Yi no longer works in the street office, as long as Lin Yi is willing to recommend Yan Jiecheng, he can let Lin Yi introduce him to the leader in charge and give him a generous gift. Wouldn't this matter be done?

As for the steel mill, Yan Fugui had thought about it, but it was a big factory with many people. Although there was a great chance of working in the canteen, it would be troublesome to get a permanent job there. Moreover, he did not want to bow to Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong and ask them to help him find connections in the steel mill. As for He Yuzhu, Yan Fugui felt that the possibility was not high because during dinner today, he mentioned that he wanted Yu Li to work as an assistant in the canteen of the steel mill first.

Yu Li has already entered the steel rolling mill. I don’t think Yan Fugui can help Yan Jiecheng get an entry into the steel rolling mill in a short period of time.

"Don't go to the backyard anymore." Finally, Yan Fugui glared at Yan Jiecheng. His eldest son was not very courageous, but when it comes to matters between men and women, it is never too much to be on guard. Yan Fugui is well-educated and has read those love books before. "Since Yu Li has already married Sha Zhu, you should stop thinking about her. Otherwise, our family will lose face."

Auntie Chen Erni was also awakened and said quickly: "Jie Cheng, you can't do anything stupid."

"Once you have a job arranged, I will find a matchmaker to find you a wife." In order to reassure his eldest son, Yan Fugui agreed. Anyway, the money for finding a job had already been spent, so he might as well save the money for finding a matchmaker. If he found someone who had a job, the return on investment would be faster.

Liu Haizhongjia.

Liu Guangqi, who had rarely appeared at home, also went home today, but he came back quite late. He did not arrive home until Liu Haizhong finished his meal at He Yuzhu's house.

"Dad, I'm getting married."

As soon as Liu Haizhong entered the room, Liu Guangqi gave Liu Haizhong a big surprise.

"Have you settled the matter with your girlfriend?" Liu Haizhong was very happy. Although he was not very happy about Liu Guangqi's frequent absences from home and his constant sending of gifts to his future in-laws, he was very happy that his eldest son was going to get married.

"Well, I went to Zhao Hui's home today, and her parents agreed. Dad, when are you free, why don't you invite them for dinner? I heard that Sha Zhu invited Fengze Garden today, how about we also invite Fengze Garden?" Although Liu Guangqi came back late, he still knew that his backyard neighbor He Yuzhu was getting married. He was very envious that He Yuzhu invited Yu Li's family to dinner at Fengze Garden.

That’s Fengze Garden. If it were with your partner, it would be a very proud thing.

Liu Haizhong was willing to treat his future in-laws to a meal, but he didn't want to go to Fengze Garden because it was too expensive. Even though he received a salary every month, after paying for household expenses, there was not much left.

Moreover, although his eldest son Liu Guangqi has a job, he has not yet been promoted to a permanent employee and has not taken a penny of his salary home. Especially since he started dating, he has spent money lavishly. He has subsidized a lot of money, and he also spent a lot to find a job for Liu Guangqi.

Yan Jiecheng said that Liu Haizhong gave Liu Guangqi gifts worth hundreds of yuan for his job. This is actually an understatement. In order to get Liu Guangqi to the equipment company, where he worked in an office, he spent almost three hundred yuan.

"Guangqi, Fengze Garden is too expensive. This Shazhu invited us to dinner at Fengze Garden, but Lin Yi paid for it. We don't have much money in our family, and your marriage gift and other things will cost money." Li Zhaodi felt sorry for the money and persuaded him.

Liu Guangqi was unhappy and said, "Mom, this is a matter of face. This idiot Zhu can have dinner at Fengze Garden. My dad is also a level 6 worker at the steel rolling mill and the manager of this courtyard. He is in charge of idiot Zhu. I can't lose face more than him."

Li Zhaodi wanted to say that Liu Haizhong was no longer in charge of the backyard, but was stopped by Liu Haizhong.

"Okay, let's have dinner at Fengze Garden."

Liu Haizhong is a fan of being an official. After all, it is a matter of face. Liu Haizhong believes that being an official is an extremely prestigious thing.

When Liu Guangqi talked about face, it was like he was touching the pain point of Liu Haizhong.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu were silent. Liu Guangfu was fine, he was still young and didn't have so many ideas. Although he was dissatisfied with Liu Haizhong's preference for Liu Guangqi, he had gotten used to it. Liu Guangtian was different. He was about to graduate from junior high school, and his grades were just so-so. If he couldn't get into high school, he would have to work after graduation. If he stayed at home and depended on his parents, Liu Guangtian believed that Liu Haizhong would really beat him to death.

But Liu Guangtian knew it was unrealistic to ask Liu Haizhong to pay for him to find a job like he did for Liu Guangqi. Moreover, Liu Guangqi was earning his own money and spending it on his own. Liu Haizhong still gave money to Liu Guangqi to spend, but if it were for him, it would be impossible for him to save even a few cents from his monthly salary.

Therefore, Liu Guangtian's heart was full of dissatisfaction, both towards Liu Haizhong and Liu Guangqi.

"Dad, I'm about to graduate from junior high school." Liu Guangtian still wanted to rescue the child, unwilling to give up.

"Okay, I got it. When you graduate, go to the steel mill to be an apprentice. Work there for a few years and then look for a transfer opportunity." Liu Haizhong said casually. Liu Haizhong had already made arrangements for his second and third sons. They would start as apprentices in the steel mill and learn some skills. After all, he was a level six worker in the steel mill and maybe he could even get to level seven. He had some face and confidence.

As for arranging Liu Guangtian like Liu Guangqi, regardless of whether he had the money or not, at least he didn't want to do that in his heart. After all, he preferred his eldest son.

"I know, Dad." Liu Guangtian said in a muffled voice.

"By the way, Guangqi, if you get married, where will you live?" Liu Haizhong thought about his eldest son's wedding house. Although he wanted Liu Guangqi to live at home, it was still a bit crowded with so many people living together. The house could be partitioned. After Liu Guangtian was brought into the steel mill, he could live in the dormitory. As for Liu Guangfu, he could also live on campus. In the second half of the year, Liu Guangfu would be in junior high school. As for coming back on weekends, he could sleep in the small cubicle or squeeze in with the couple.

"Dad, Zhao Hui means to rent a house outside."

"Dad, Zhao Hui means to rent a house outside." Liu Guangqi felt a little embarrassed this time. He knew that Liu Haizhong didn't want him to be far away.

Liu Haizhong wanted to get angry, but when he saw Liu Guangqi's expression, his heart softened and he said, "It's ok to rent a house outside first. I'll think of a way to get you a house in the courtyard."

As he spoke, Liu Haizhong couldn't help feeling a little powerless. The houses were not so easy to come by. Inside the steel mill, in that dormitory, there were many couples waiting for a room.

"Master, aren't there new houses being built in the courtyard next door? Lin Yi has a room there. Do you want to go to the street office and ask if they can allocate one room to us?" Li Zhaodi thought of the new house being built in the courtyard. She had seen it. There weren't many houses built there, but they were big enough. One room there was equivalent to two rooms in their house. And it was a new house, so it was definitely better than this old house.

Liu Haizhong also thought of this and said, "We need to go to the street office and ask how it is divided."

Liu Haizhong regretted it very much. Why did he react so slowly at the beginning? Wasn't it just a title of Second Uncle? Yi Zhonghai didn't step forward, so why should he, the Second Uncle, step forward? Now, although he clinked glasses with Lin Yi, it was obvious that their friendship was not good enough.

"Mom, is a new house being built in the backyard? Why do you always talk about Lin Yi and Lin Yi? Who is that?" Liu Guangqi asked puzzledly. He didn't know that a new resident had moved into the courtyard in the past few days.

Li Zhaodi introduced him to Liu Guangqi.

"Dad, you are confused." After hearing Li Zhaodi say that Lin Yi took out a medal on his chest and his background as a martyr's relative on the night he first arrived, Liu Guangqi blamed Liu Haizhong.

Unlike Liu Haizhong, who knew that this martyr's relative's identity was powerful but didn't know what made him powerful, Liu Guangqi had been working in the office for more than two years and knew some of the things involved.

"Dad, don't look at Lin Yi's young age and the fact that he is alone. But as soon as he enters the steel rolling mill, he will be a formal cadre. People like them are born to manage people," Liu Guangqi explained.

"How is it possible? At that age, he has only graduated from junior high school at most. How can he become a cadre right after entering the factory?" Liu Haizhong was not satisfied. He had wanted to be a cadre for many years. He was already a sixth-level blacksmith, but he still hadn't achieved his wish. He couldn't even become a team leader, a non-staff position, just a verbal cadre. How could a kid like Lin Yi become a cadre right after entering the steel mill?