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

"Okay, thank you, auntie."

Lin Yi did not refuse. Donkey-hide gelatin is a good thing. It would be best to use it as a gift for female relatives. Lin Yi has no shortage of cigarettes, alcohol and other things. Although he does not have high-end ones, the mid- and low-end ones are really large in quantity and can fill you up. He has exchanged a lot of fish for the street office.

I just don't know whether this donkey-hide gelatin will be easy to buy in the future. If it is, I have to stock up on some. The production process of donkey-hide gelatin at that time is quite traditional, and the ingredients are also solid, and it is worth collecting.

Following Liu Mei, Lin Yi took the donkey-hide gelatin wrapped in oil sandpaper and left the courtyard. He first went to the police station to find Zhou Kangri.

Unexpectedly, this scene was seen by Qin Huairu. Seeing the paper bag that Lin Yi took out from Yi Zhonghai's house, she recognized it as donkey-hide gelatin at a glance. She was not very literate, but she recognized the words "donkey-hide gelatin" written on the red paper on the bag.

Zhou Kangri's home was a building, a tube-shaped building, which was called a cadre building in those days.

It’s on the third floor, not very big, with only two rooms, where officials from nearby agencies live.

In front of Lin Yi, Zhou Kangri handed Lin Yi's envelope to his wife Feng Yao.

"This money is Lin Yi's gift. Send it to the two brothers of the Niu family tomorrow."

Feng Yao didn't say much, took the envelope and put it away.

Zhou Kangri did not introduce the situation of the Niu brothers to Lin Yi. Their situation was similar to Lin Yi's, and might even be worse.

These days, there are many unsung heroes like the Niu brothers who are unwilling to add burden to the local area and the country, and there are also many people like Zhou Kangri who make silent contributions.

Lin Yi looked at the furnishings in Zhou Kangri's house. Although it was tidy, it revealed a simple and spacious feeling. There was a wardrobe, a table, and a few chairs. The best decoration was a glass bottle on the table with a few silk flowers in it.

Compared with Zhou Kangri's family, the lives of the people in the courtyard were obviously much more comfortable than Zhou Kangri's family.

After seeing Zhou Kangri's home, Lin Yi felt uncomfortable. Compared with this era, the era he lived in was really a world of difference. At that time, he could only know about the hardships of this era and the nobility of those who silently moved forward in this era from some documents and the mouths of the elderly. However, the impact was far less than Lin Yi's personal experience.

Zhou Kangri has a son who is one year older than Lin Yi, but he was sent to the army. Currently, there are only the couple at home.

Feng Yao works at a grain station and his income is much higher than Zhou Kangri's.

These days, working at a grain station or supply and marketing cooperative is more attractive than working as an ordinary office worker, mainly because of the shortage of supplies.

If it weren't for Feng Yao's income, Zhou Kangri would not have enough money to support his comrades.

"The director of the steel mill is Yang Aiguo, right? Isn't he the former guard of Chief Liu?"

When talking about Lin Yi's future job, Feng Yao remembered the background of the director of the steel rolling mill.

"Commander Liu, isn't that from the XX Army? I remember Jiefang said that his second uncle was also from the XX Army. Lin Yi, have you been in touch with your second uncle's comrades-in-arms?" Zhou Kangri also remembered.

Lin Yi shook his head. If it was his original body, he would probably remember it, but the one who traveled through time and space did not have all the memories. Some parts were still missing.

"No wonder. After so many years, people have been transferred away. It's like the army is always changing. I'll ask for you and see if anyone knows about it." Zhou Kangri comforted.

Lin Yi didn't care and nodded. More connections mean more options, but he also had his own support, so he didn't really care. Of course, Lin Yi wasn't that pedantic to not use connections that could be borrowed.

After dinner, Lin Yi said goodbye from Zhou Kangri's house. After all, there was a generation gap between them and they had just met, so there was nothing they could talk about.

Before leaving, Zhou Linyi gave Lin Yi a pack of cigarettes with a bit of reluctance. It had a white shell with "Special for Tiananmen" written on it. It was a gift from Zhou's anti-Japanese leader, and he was reluctant to smoke it, but still gave it to Lin Yi.

This was the first time that Lin Yi had seen this kind of special cigarette, so he was naturally very curious about it. He did not refuse it, but took it and stuffed it into his clothes, actually putting it into his personal space.

I rode my bicycle slowly back to the courtyard.

Yan Fugui was still waiting at the door in the front yard. When he came home from get off work today, he heard from his wife that Lin Yi went to a leader's house for dinner, and Yan Fugui made a plan.

In the final analysis, it was Yan Jiecheng's work problem. He had been looking for an opportunity to talk to Lin Yi, but he couldn't find a good opportunity, so it was delayed for several days.

Yan Jiecheng hasn't gone out to do temporary work recently and has been staying at home all day. He has no money coming into the account and is just spending money. Yan Fugui feels very distressed.

Moreover, Yan Jiecheng, who had nothing to do after eating, would occasionally look into the backyard in a daze. It was because he was bewitched by Yu Li. Yan Fugui did not dare to get angry with He Yuzhu and his wife, so he could only vent his anger on Yan Jiecheng. He wished that Yan Jiecheng would go out to work as soon as possible.

"Lin Yi, are you back from the leader's house?" Yan Fugui started asking as soon as he saw Lin Yi.

Lin Yi stopped while holding his bicycle and replied, "Teacher Yan, why are you still waiting at the door so late? Just tell me what you want."

These days, Yan Fugui always appears in front of him from time to time, and Lin Yi always feels that Yan Fugui has something to ask him.

"It's not a big deal, Lin Yi, you are the most promising one in our hospital. It's just that Jie Cheng, this kid, has graduated for many years and still doesn't have a proper job. If he can't find a job, he will have to go to the countryside. Since you know the leaders, would you mind asking them to help solve Jie Cheng's job problem?" Yan Fugui expressed his thoughts.

Lin Yi didn't say anything, just looked at Yan Fugui. He really didn't expect that Yan Fugui would either remain silent or, once he opened his mouth, would ask to help him solve the work problem of Yan family's eldest brother Yan Jiecheng.

"Lin Yi, this is not difficult for you to do. It's a piece of cake. You know the most leaders in our hospital, and you work in the street office. We are all neighbors. Please help us. Now that Jie Cheng has a job, he will be able to help you in the future, right?" Yan Fugui continued to talk. Because of the dim light, he did not see Lin Yi's sarcastic smile.

"Teacher Yan, I'm still a temporary worker myself. How can I help Yan Jiecheng find a job?" After saying this, Lin Yi pushed the cart back to the backyard.

Leaving behind the unwilling Yan Fugui.

"Hey, Third Uncle, did you try to curry favor with me?" After Lin Yi disappeared, Yan Fugui was ready to go back to his room. The window of Xu Damao's house was opened, and Xu Damao suddenly spoke to Yan Fugui who was passing by.

"Xu Damao, it's none of your business." Because he was in a bad mood, Yan Fugui didn't care about being polite or not, and he kept talking nonsense.

"Third Uncle, instead of asking Lin Yi to do something for you, you might as well ask me. It's just a job. I'm not bragging. It won't be long before I, Xu Damao, can arrange a job for anyone I want." After saying that, Xu Damao closed the window, leaving Yan Fugui surprised and unwilling to believe it.

The reason why Xu Damao dared to say this was mainly because of the progress with Lou Xiaoe. He had already met with Lou Xiaoe successfully. At least for now, the people in the Lou family were quite satisfied with him. If nothing unexpected happened, it wouldn't take long for him to marry Lou Xiaoe home.

Xu Damao is a person who loves to show off. After seeing Yan Fugui's embarrassment today, he naturally wanted to brag about it.

Xu Damao was not very popular in the courtyard. On weekdays, he was closer to Yan Fugui's family and Liu Haizhong's family. The main reason was that Xu Damao always brought back some things when he went to the countryside to show movies. Yan Fugui and Liu Haizhong both loved to take advantage of them, so once they gave him these things, they became closer.

As soon as Xu Damao said that he could find a job for Yan Fugui's son Yan Jiecheng, Yan Fugui believed it.

Yan Fugui knew that although Xu Damao loved to brag and boast, he was good at socializing and had a good talk with others, just like Xu Damao's father. His ability to flatter and curry favor was second to none in this courtyard.

"Da Mao, how does the third uncle treat you on a daily basis? You have to help with this matter." Yan Fugui turned his head and said to Xu Damao with a smile.

"Uncle, we have a relationship, so I will definitely help you. But, Uncle, you are also a teacher. If someone wants to study at your school, those parents also have to use connections. You understand what I mean, right?"

Looking at Yan Fugui's appearance, Xu Damao felt very happy and also had some little ideas.

"I understand this."

Yan Fugui was heartbroken. He was timid and loved to take advantage. If he went to give gifts himself, he was afraid that people would say he was bribing, so he didn't dare to give the gifts. However, he was envious of others receiving the gifts.

In school, Yan Fugui was very envious of some teachers who received gifts from parents. As for him, he wanted to accept them but didn't dare to, and was very conflicted.

"Da Mao, how much is this?" Yan Fugui asked quietly.

When Xu Damao saw that Yan Fugui had taken the bait, he raised his index finger and gestured.

"Ten yuan?" Yan Fugui deliberately lowered the number. He was really reluctant to choose the number of one hundred yuan. Although he had made the budget, he was not prepared to really pay it.

Xu Damao looked at Yan Fugui with disdain and sneered, "Uncle San, who are you insulting? In this day and age, you want to find a job with just ten dollars? Who are you insulting?"

Yan Fugui smiled awkwardly and said, "I am just thinking about your reputation. This is your uncle's coffin money, Damao, can this really work?"

"Uncle, don't say that I didn't give you a chance. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb. If you don't have that amount, don't even think about it. For this, I still have to add money for a dinner at the restaurant." Xu Damao pretended to be indifferent and was about to close the window after he finished speaking.

"Hey, Damao, please close it slowly. Uncle San has agreed to this."

Yan Fugui was a little anxious and stopped Xu Damao from closing the window.

"Uncle, I'm going to say this in advance. You paid the money and I'm only responsible for connecting you. I don't care whether it succeeds or not. But if it doesn't work out, you can't get this money back."

Xu Damao knew that his marriage with the Lou family had not been finalized yet, and he was trying to trick Yan Fugui to get some money from him. After all, the Lou family was a wealthy family, and Xu Damao spent a lot of money on weekdays, so he didn't have much spare money. If the marriage didn't go through and Yan Jiecheng didn't get a job, he didn't want to pay Yan Fugui back if he was asked to.

When Yan Fugui heard Xu Damao say that the money would not be returned if the matter failed, his heart skipped a beat, and his hand that was blocking the window loosened. He said, "Da Mao, I'd better discuss this matter with Jie Cheng."

"Tsk." Seeing Yan Fugui backing off, Xu Damao did not continue to persuade him. The back and forth pulling could not get on the pole, otherwise it would be easy to get off the hook. Although Xu Damao could not fish, he was good at fishing for people.

As soon as Yan Fugui returned home, the whole family surrounded him.

"Dad, is everything settled?"

Yan Jiecheng couldn't wait any longer and asked hurriedly.

"Lin Yi didn't say he would help. It's just that Xu Damao seemed to have a way. He just asked for a hundred yuan."

Yan Fugui told his wife and eldest son what had just happened.

"Dad, you are so confused. How can anyone help you if you don't even mention the money to Lin Yi?"

Yan Jiecheng began to blame his father.

Yan Fugui's face turned red. He really wanted to take advantage of his age. If he could save the money, he would buy a lot of meat. But he didn't expect that Lin Yi would not listen.

"This is the money I earned. Do I need a little brat like you to teach me how to use it? If you have the ability, go find a job yourself." Yan Fugui also wanted to save face, so he scolded his eldest son.

Here, Lin Yi walked through the middle courtyard and came to the backyard, where he met Liu Haizhong.

Sighing, Lin Yi said, "Master Liu, you'd better not ask too much about this matter. I will definitely not hide what I can tell you, but what I can't tell you will not benefit you or me."

Liu Haizhong, who was licking his face and passing a cigarette to Lin Yi, froze his smile. He didn't expect that Lin Yi would not tell him any extra information. Originally, Liu Haizhong thought that the relationship between him and Lin Yi had eased a lot and they were much closer. He just wanted to ask if this leader could manage the steel mill. If he could, he would let Lin Yi say a good word and get him a leader like a team leader in the steel mill...

It was dark, and Lin Yi couldn't see Liu Haizhong's expression, but he knew that Liu Haizhong must be unhappy. Unfortunately, Lin Yi didn't tolerate it, so he ignored Liu Haizhong, parked his bicycle at the door, pushed the door open, and entered the house.

Inside the house, Yi Zhonghai and his wife, He Yuzhu and his wife were all there.

I don’t know what Liu Mei and Yu Li were talking about, but they made the old lady laugh.

"Sister-in-law, have you decided on your job today?"

Lin Yi remembered that Yu Li also went to work at the steel mill today.

"It's settled. Today is my first day at work. I'll be in the kitchen with Zhuzi, and I'll start as a handyman."

Yu Li replied quickly. She had been in Siheyuan for about half a month. She knew that among all the people present, the one with the most influence was Lin Yi. Even Yi Zhonghai rarely objected to what Lin Yi said.

"Well, that's good. You can wait for an opportunity to become a regular employee in the future."

Lin Yi's words were true. It was still early. At the beginning of the story, He Yuzhu had been able to bring lunch boxes from the canteen for three consecutive years. This meant that He Yuzhu had the final say in the canteen. In addition, Yi Zhonghai was an eighth-level fitter. In one or two years at most, Lin Yi believed that Yu Li would be able to become a regular employee.

"By the way, Brother Zhuzi, don't spread the news about my sister-in-law's job. Mr. Yan from the front yard just asked me if I could find a job for his eldest son Yan Jiecheng, but I said no."

As everyone was about to leave, Lin Yi spoke up to remind them.

Yu Li and Yan Jiecheng are about the same age, but Yu Li can work in a steel rolling mill while Yan Jiecheng is still doing odd jobs, which makes people psychologically unbalanced.

He Yuzhu looked indifferent, but Yi Zhonghai knew what Yan Fugui was thinking. Apart from being careful with his calculations, he was not a very smart person. He might target He Yuzhu because of work.

"Zhu Zi, don't take it lightly. You have to listen to Lin Yi on this matter." Yi Zhonghai spoke.

He Yuzhu felt a little uncomfortable, and Weng Sheng agreed and left.

"This kid."

Yi Zhonghai was somewhat dissatisfied when he saw He Yuzhu's perfunctory response, and he grumbled.

Lin Yi could guess the reason why He Yuzhu was looking for an attitude.

There are actually two reasons why people are grateful for a little help and resentful for a big help. One is that the person being helped has become accustomed to it. The other is that outsiders often say that this person has always helped you and is better than you, so you should listen to him more, which makes you rebellious.

People like He Yuzhu are obviously having rebellious thoughts.

Yi Zhonghai's desire to be someone's father cannot be changed in a short time. Yi Zhonghai does not have the confidence to do so with Lin Yi, but he is very confident when it comes to He Yuzhu.

With this comparison, He Yuzhu would naturally become dissatisfied.

However, although Lin Yi understood this matter, he was not going to interfere too much. For one thing, He Yuzhu might not appreciate it, and the more he interfered, the worse it would be. For another thing, he, Lin Yi, and He Yuzhu were not related by blood, and he only called her "brother" for the old lady's sake. If He Yuzhu really thought of himself as Lin Yi's brother, Lin Yi would teach He Yuzhu a lesson on how to behave.

Besides, the main contributors to Yu Li's work were He Yuzhu and Yi Zhonghai. Yan Fugui wanted to annoy these two people, not Lin Yi. He, Lin Yi, was just giving a thoughtful reminder.

After everyone left, the old lady sighed. She had a very clear understanding of these people's personalities.

If it were in the past, the old lady might have talked to Yi Zhonghai and given him some advice, but now, she was too lazy to care.

Here, grandchildren have their own blessings. She is an old lady in her eighties and cannot take care of so many things.

Lin Yi didn't want to talk about things in the hospital, so he talked about the situation of Zhou Kangri's family, emphasizing that Zhou Kangri had insisted on supporting veterans and some military dependents who were in difficult circumstances over the years.

The old lady was also deeply moved after hearing this.