Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

It was not until several people pulled the cart to the hospital that Li Dongfang came out of the house, chewing on a grilled sausage. He glanced at the quiet courtyard and found that Qin Huairu was not at home. His plan to eat meat buns was dashed. He tightened his clothes. It was really cold that day. He turned around and went back to the house.

Not wanting to go anywhere in such a cold day, Li Dongfang hid in the space and took a nice bath. It was a pity that he couldn't bring anyone in yet, otherwise it would be wonderful to take a bath together and exercise.

He was just about to lie down on the comfortable big bed and take a nap, but as soon as he lay down, he heard someone calling him. In order to prevent people from noticing something was wrong, he made some arrangements when entering the space. A passage that was invisible to the naked eye was suspended on the roof beam, so that he would not be unaware of someone coming.

The supermarket in the space did have an induction doorbell, the kind that automatically welcomes you as soon as you enter the door, but he didn't dare to take it out. After all, this thing was too advanced, and automatic sensing seemed to have not been heard of by anyone at that time.

Li Dongfang quickly put on his gray-green cotton coat and came out. He saw several people coming into the yard. Director Wang from the street led a familiar-looking man in his forties or fifties, followed by two pretty-looking female comrades. Li Dongfang quickly greeted them:

"Director Wang, do you want to talk to me about something?"

Director Wang laughed and introduced, "Isn't this Director Yang from your factory who asked me to bring him to you?"

Li Dongfang suddenly realized that it was no wonder that he looked so familiar. It turned out to be Director Yang of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. He quickly said politely:

"Director Yang, why are you here? No wonder the magpies are chirping so early this morning."

Director Yang pointed at Li Dongfang and said with a smile: "You are hiding something so well, you sneaked into the factory to work without telling me. Academician Li and I are old acquaintances."

Li Dongfang was bewildered. He really didn't know that his cheap father knew Director Yang. Just when he didn't know how to respond, he heard a cheerful voice. He looked up and saw a familiar voice, who said in surprise:

"Aunt Zhao, why are you here too?!"

"You kid, you don't even know to come back after work, so I have to come to your house in person, right?" The person Li Dongfang calls Aunt Zhao is the director of logistics at the Academy of Sciences. As his father is busy with work, she often sends some food and daily necessities to the house, so his predecessor is indeed very familiar with her, and she and his cheap mother seem to be on equal terms with each other.

"Aunt Zhao, I'm innocent. I just started working and was thinking of going back to visit you once my work got on track." Li Dongfang scratched his head and said with a smile.

Aunt Zhao stepped forward and patted the non-existent dust on Li Dongfang's shoulders. She said lovingly, "You have a conscience, kid. Your parents are no longer around. If you have any problems, just come to Aunt Zhao. And take care of your health while you're working..."

Aunt Zhao kept on giving instructions, causing Li Dongfang to look at Director Yang awkwardly. Aunt Zhao also reacted, coughed, and said in an official tone: "Comrade Li Dongfang, I am here on behalf of the Academy of Sciences to visit the families of the heroes, and by the way, to give you your father's reward."

Li Dongfang blinked and looked at Aunt Zhao with a puzzled look. When Aunt Zhao saw his expression, she burst out laughing and said, "This is not the first time your father has been commended. I won't tell you the specific reason, and I can't tell you. You should understand. Here, here are 200 yuan and some tickets. Keep them." As if she could see what Li Dongfang wanted to say, she continued, "Don't worry. Your parents have everything they need. These are all given to you. I hope you can live a better life."

Factory Director Yang also nodded and said, "Dongfang, your father and I have known each other for many years. If Director Zhao hadn't come here today, I wouldn't have known that you came to work at our steel mill. When you have nothing to do in the future, come and sit with me more often. Let's have a good time together. If you have any difficulties in your work or life, just tell me."

Li Dongfang said quickly: "Director Yang, Aunt Zhao, don't worry, I'm fine."

Director Yang patted Li Dongfang's arm and said, "Okay, my mission as a guide is complete. Come to my office tomorrow when you are free, and we will talk again."

Aunt Zhao also smiled and said, "I know the factory manager has a lot of things to do, so go ahead and do your work. I'll chat with my nephew for a while."

Director Yang smiled and nodded, glanced at Li Dongfang, laughed, turned around and walked out.

It was at this time that Li Dongfang saw a group of people going to the hospital. He stood at the door looking at them. It seemed that they had been back for a while.