Siheyuan: No One Can Be Left Behind

Li Dongfang was also startled. He also understood the meaning of the little girl's words, but he didn't think so. He quickly coughed and said, "Hey, Zhuzi, I can help you for Yu Shui's sake, but you have to cook for me in the future to pay it back."

"No problem. Even if nothing happens, I still cook your meals." Sha Zhu thought that Li Dongfang was just looking for an excuse so that he wouldn't have to do him a favor, so he decided in his heart that he would remember this matter and let him see how he does it in the future. He is not a errand boy.

After lunch, people started coming to the door again, and Li Dongfang entertained people until the evening. This day was no easier than running around to pay New Year's greetings himself.

It was too cold that day. After dinner, Li Dongfang closed the door and took Lin Shu to the space to take a bubble bath. When they came back, Lin Shu was so tired that he went straight to bed. Li Dongfang sat in the room smoking, thinking about what was going to happen in 62 years.

There are not many major events this year. The most important one is the battle with Curry. Secondly, the Americans began to secretly use force against Annan last year. Annan is not a big problem for the time being. It is estimated that Annan will ask us for help in one or two years. I have to give the bigwigs in the military a heads-up in advance and be on guard against this ungrateful person. But there is no rush. After the battle with Curry, I will have some say. I will talk about it then, and it will attract more attention.

Another thing is that the relationship with the Russians has basically broken down. This is not a problem for the time being, and it will only pose a threat in a few years.

Finally, there is the issue of the mushroom eggs. I don't know how soon Chief Engineer Qian can get them done with my help. The sooner the better. Should I write a letter to express my concern? But now I think I should go to the military headquarters and send a telegram directly when I have time. Letters are not necessarily safe these days.

Also, the wind is getting closer and closer, and I don’t know if I, as a butterfly, can affect this catastrophe. It has lasted for a full 10 years. Intellectuals, model workers, patriotic democrats, patriotic overseas Chinese, cadres and masses of all nationalities and all classes have been severely persecuted. The importance of these people in national construction has directly plunged the country into civil strife. Just thinking about it makes my heart bleed.

Sighing, Li Dongfang threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out.

"Brother Dongfang, what are you worried about? I will help you to relieve your worries."

Li Dongfang was startled and looked up suddenly. He was relieved when he saw it was Zhao Juan.

Zhao Juan looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she stepped into the room, closed the door, and locked it.

Li Dongfang was about to open his mouth to speak when he saw her unbuttoning her clothes.

Of course, there is no need to say what comes next.

After a long while, Zhao Juan rearranged her clothes and said contentedly, "It's not easy. I haven't opened a shop for three years, but this is worth three years."

Li Dongfang looked at Zhao Juan who staggered out and felt as if he had suffered a great loss.

In a blink of an eye, it was after the New Year. As soon as the steel rolling mill resumed work, the factory announced its expansion and renovation plan, which caused an uproar.

"Deputy Director Li, my kid is idle at home all day. Can you see if he can..."

"Dongfang, look at what Jie Cheng did. Taking advantage of this expansion..."

"Guangtian, look, your brother Dongfang is back, why don't you help carry the things into the yard?"

"Deputy Director Li, look at how my cousin looks..."

Most people in the factory didn't dare to go to the office building to look for Li Dongfang. But when he arrived at the gate of the courtyard and got off the car, a group of people surrounded him and talked so much that Li Dongfang's brain exploded and his ears were buzzing.

"Dear uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters-in-law, younger brothers and sisters, please listen to me." Li Dongfang raised his hand and shouted loudly.

Everyone looked at Li Dongfang speaking and then they lowered their voices a little, waiting for Li Dongfang to speak and see what he would say.

"My dear neighbors, it's not that I don't agree to your request. The key is that the factory's recruitment plan hasn't come out yet, and I don't know the specific requirements. I can't agree to you directly, right? If I can't do it, you will definitely scold me. You should wait for the factory's recruitment requirements to come out first. I will definitely help you if you can meet the requirements. Is that okay?" Li Dongfang said this in a cunning way. If the requirements are met, you can get the job if you go by yourself. If you find him, you can avoid going too late and the job is full.

When everyone heard this, they felt that what Li Dongfang said made sense, and considering their family's conditions, it was definitely enough. Since Li Dongfang had agreed, it would not be too late to find him then.

Seeing that the crowd still did not disperse, Li Dongfang had no choice but to use his trump card and said, "I have made it clear. Can you please make way for me and let me go home? Otherwise, I will remember your names. When I recruit workers, I will put you at the end of the list."

As soon as these words were spoken, the neighbors scattered. No one wanted to be the last one in line. Even if the steel mill expanded its enrollment, the number of places would be limited.

I went home and had a meal. I had just put down my bowl and hadn't even lit a cigarette when Yan Bugui walked in.

"Dongfang, I was wondering why you weren't in your room. Turns out you're here."

Li Dongfang took out a cigarette and handed it to Yan Bugui and Sha Zhu, saying, "Uncle San, if you're here to ask about recruiting workers, I still say the same thing. I don't know what the factory's arrangements are now."

Yan Bugui smiled awkwardly and said, "Dongfang, Third Uncle has no choice. Look how long Jie Cheng has been idle at home. He has never had a formal job and has been relying on odd jobs every day. Until now, he can't even have a wife."

When it comes to this, Li Dongfang actually feels a little apologetic. He secretly intercepted Yu Li, and he owes Yan Jiecheng something. After thinking for a while, he said, "Uncle, I know you are anxious, but don't worry. When there is news from the factory, I will definitely think about this matter for you. Is that okay with you?"

The third uncle immediately smiled and said, "I feel relieved when you say that. Oh, by the way, Dongfang, Teacher Ran didn't come to school today. I heard that something happened at home. You know that, right?"

Li Dongfang immediately frowned and asked, "Uncle, do you know what happened?"

Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "I don't know the details, but I heard that it seems that Teacher Ran's father was admitted to the hospital, I think it was the Red Star Hospital."

Li Dongfang nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Uncle San."

He stood up and walked out. Sha Zhu also stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

Li Dongfang was about to say no, but Sha Zhu continued, "If there's someone who needs to run errands, I can help."

After hearing what he said, Li Dongfang nodded and said, "Okay, let's go."

Yan Bugui also hurriedly followed him out, saying as he walked, "Dongfang, I'll go with you too, in case I can help you with anything."