Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

When I calculated it all, I had to spend at least ten yuan, which was almost a month's salary.

After thinking this through, Xu Damao looked at Yi Zhonghai in embarrassment and said, "Uncle, I might have to pay a lot of money for this, and I really don't have any money, unless only one person from the family comes."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hospital was dissatisfied. In the past, no matter who hosted the banquet, it was never like this, as the whole family would come out.

At this time, Li Dongfang said, "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me."

Seeing Li Dongfang speaking, the people in the yard stopped talking and looked at him.

Li Dongfang organized his words and said, "What Xu Damao said makes sense. After all, no one is rich these days."

When Sha Zhu heard that Li Dongfang was actually helping Xu Damao, he immediately turned his head to look over. Li Dongfang gave him a look that said "don't worry", and then continued: "One person in the family can do it, but the child can't eat much, so it's okay for an adult to hold him."

Xu Damao thought about it and decided it was a good idea, considering how much the child could eat, so he nodded in agreement.

Li Dongfang saw him nod and continued, "Well, there is also the wedding banquet, so we must have someone to help, right? For those who help, you, Xu Damao, will have to pay for the meals."

Xu Damao opened his mouth to refuse, but how could he say it? Without anyone to help him, he would be alone in welcoming the bride. How embarrassing it would be. And who would serve the dishes? But he had to provide meals for the helpers, which would be a big loss. It would take at least 10 to 20 people.

Li Dongfang saw that Xu Damao couldn't speak, so he smiled and said, "It seems that Xu Damao has no objection, so how about we just settle it like this? What do you three gentlemen think?"

Yi Zhonghai wanted to speak up for Xu Damao, but he couldn't refute what Li Dongfang said. If the helper didn't provide food, what would that be? It would be so inhumane. Forget it, it wasn't his money anyway.

"I agree." Yi Zhonghai nodded and looked at Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui.

Liu Haizhong, who is obsessed with officials, has long wanted to build a relationship with Li Dongfang, but due to some previous conflicts, Li Dongfang didn't like to pay attention to him. How could he let go of such a good opportunity now? He immediately said loudly: "Dongfang is right, I agree with both hands."

"I agree too." Yan Bugui was still thinking about Li Dongfang helping his son find a job, so of course he would not go against him now.

Xu Damao looked aggrieved, "But I..."

Before he could finish his words, Sha Zhu jumped out and interrupted, "But what but? Since you want to hold a general meeting, you must respect the decision of the general meeting. If you have anything to say, keep it to yourself!"

This was simply a heart-breaking blow. Xu Damao looked at Sha Zhu fiercely. He really wanted to bite him, but it was obviously impossible now. Otherwise, he would be standing against everyone. He couldn't think of any other way, so he could only shut up with tears in his eyes.

"Well, now that the matter has been resolved, I declare that the general meeting is a complete success and everyone can go." Liu Haizhong made the decision to adjourn the meeting at the right time.

Without time to pack up, Liu Haizhong quickly walked up to Li Dongfang who was about to enter the house and said, "Dongfang, you are a leader after all. What you said makes so much sense. Second Uncle is ashamed of himself. Let's get closer to each other in the future, so that Second Uncle can learn from you."

Li Dongfang glanced at him and smiled, "Second Uncle, you are too modest. The way you presided over this conference is absolutely...very...like a cadre!"

When Liu Haizhong heard this, he was immediately delighted and said, "Really? I feel like there are still many things I haven't done well. I'll treat you to a meal some other day and you can give me some pointers."

"No, no, Uncle Er, I heard that a team leader in your workshop is going to retire due to illness?"

Li Dongfang was too lazy to continue talking nonsense with him, so he just threw out a seemingly plausible sentence to attract his attention.

Sure enough, Liu Haizhong's eyes lit up. He didn't mind that his team leader had a low rank. No matter how low his rank was, he was still different from ordinary workers.

Li Dongfang brought this up at this time, is he hinting that I have a chance? Should I show my loyalty and ask him for help?

While he was thinking about something, Li Dongfang had already entered the house and closed the door.

Liu Haizhong was awakened by the sound of Li Dongfang closing the door, and then he walked towards his home embarrassedly.

What does he mean? Is he trying to help me get promoted?

If he didn't have this idea, he wouldn't have mentioned the team leader's sick leave. That's it! That's it, should I express my opinion? Or should I wait until the matter is settled?

In the end, he didn't know what he was thinking about. He went home with a grin on his face and humming a play.

Not long after, Sha Zhu pushed the door open and walked in, reporting to Li Dongfang: "I have found out clearly that Xu Damao will go to the countryside to show movies tomorrow, and he has to travel to three villages. He will rush back early on the fourth day to get married, and then report to the factory the next day. In this way, he does not need to take leave, which is equivalent to getting married with pay. This bastard has calculated it very clearly."

So this is the reason why Xu Damao didn’t ask for leave. If he did, he would definitely be deducted money. He really loves his work!

He stroked his chin with one hand and tapped the table with the other. He thought about the workplace stories in later novels and TV dramas for a while, then waved to Sha Zhu and said, "Keep an eye on it. When Xu Damao comes back from the countryside, tell me immediately. I have prepared a wedding surprise for him."

Sha Zhu frowned upon hearing this and asked in confusion: "You prepared a surprise for him? No way!"

Li Dongfang smiled and said, "He was surprised, but we are happy. Do you understand?"

Sha Zhu grinned immediately and said stealthily: "Then tell me first."

"You'll know when the time comes." Li Dongfang was too lazy to talk to him, for fear that his big mouth might make him lose control.

Seeing that Li Dongfang refused to speak, Sha Zhu could only walk away mumbling. Li Dongfang looked at Lin Shu who seemed to not care about anything and said, "I'm going to the toilet. You can go take a shower and go to bed first."

Lin Shu stood up, patted the melon seed shells on his body and said, "Let's go. I'll go with you."

"Together? That's not a good idea, right? Although there shouldn't be many people in the restroom at this hour, wouldn't you be embarrassed if someone found out?" Li Dongfang looked at Lin Shu with a playful look.

Lin Shu didn't understand what Li Dongfang meant at once. After thinking for a while, he rolled his eyes and said, "Why should I be ashamed of going to the women's restroom? Do you want to follow me?"

Li Dongfang crossed his arms and looked at Lin Shu from head to toe and said, "As long as you agree, I have no problem with that."

Lin Shu was still stubborn at first, but how could he compare to Li Dongfang's thick skin? He blushed and spat, "Pervert."

Li Dongfang chuckled before walking out. Lin Shu pouted and followed behind him, waving his little fists left and right, thinking to himself, "Do you think I like following you? It's only a short distance to the toilet, but you've been in trouble before."