Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

"Master, Master, have you heard? There's a new tenant in the backyard!"

Just as Yi Zhonghai and his wife were plotting, Jia Dongxu ran in hurriedly.

"Why are you so flustered? Your master's wife told me what's wrong. Is there a problem?" Yi Zhonghai said in a master's manner.

Now he is the pillar of the Jia family, and the whole Jia family depends on him, so Yi Zhonghai is very arrogant.

"Master, but, but didn't you apply for that yard for me? Now it has been given to someone else. You know, my family only has one house. If Huairu wants to have another son, it will be difficult for us to turn around!" Jia Dongxu said exaggeratedly.

"There's nothing we can do about this. The house belongs to the country. Since it has been allocated to someone else, it belongs to them. What can we do? Let's think of another way!" Yi Zhonghai said seriously.

Hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Jia Dongxu cursed him for being incompetent in his heart, but he still suppressed his contempt and said with a smile on his face, "Master, I heard that the newcomer is an orphan from the countryside. Can he live in so many houses by himself? How about you talk to him and let our two families exchange, or give two rooms to my family, is that okay?"

"What are you talking about? He just arrived and I am not familiar with him. What can I say? Will he agree?" Yi Zhonghai pretended.

"Master, you are the boss of the compound. Besides, everyone here works in the steel rolling mill. It is not certain that the boy works there. You are an eighth-level worker. You can tell him that he will definitely give you face." Jia Dongxu flattered him.

Seeing Jia Dongxu licking him like a dog, Yi Zhonghai was very happy, so he said, "I will call a meeting for the whole hospital later, so that everyone can get to know the new neighbor. Do you know what to do then?"

"Okay, Master is still good to me!" Jia Dongxu said with joy on his face.

"Keep an eye on your mother and tell Huairu to talk more, okay?" Yi Zhonghai reminded.

"Okay! Master, I won't bother you anymore. I'm going home to eat first. I've been hungry all afternoon, haha!"

"Go, go! Remember not to be in a hurry." Yi Zhonghai reminded again.

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After having a delicious meal at Quanjude, Li Kangri returned to the courtyard leisurely.

When he arrived at the courtyard, Li Kangri once again saw Yan Fugui, the incarnation of Yuchi Gong.

"Xiao Li, are you back? Did you just get off work?" Yan Fugui asked with a smile on his face.

"Haha, Teacher Yan, I have admired Sijiu City for a long time. I am from the countryside and have never seen the world. I will go to Sijiu City this afternoon to take a look!"

"That's right! Not everyone can come to this city. How was your meal?" Yan Fugui asked politely.

"What? Teacher Yan wants to treat me to a meal?" Li Kangri asked excitedly.

Hearing Li Kangri's words, Yan Fugui almost jumped up in fright. Is it possible to invite someone to dinner? He was just being polite, but he didn't expect to meet such a shameless person. So Yan Fugui immediately smiled and said, "Ahem, just kidding. My family has already finished dinner. I'll treat you to dinner another day!"

"Haha, then I'll take note of it, Teacher Yan. I've eaten today too, so I won't bother you anymore!" Li Kangri said.

"Hmm? What's that smell? What's that smell on you? Why do you smell a bit like roast duck? Did you go to Quanjude?" Yan Fugui suddenly said while sniffing his nose. He also deliberately walked a little closer and sniffed again. "Yes, it must be the smell of roast duck."

"What a fucking dog's nose, he can smell this." Li Kangri complained in his heart.

"What? Quanjude? And roast duck? Oh, I passed by a restaurant this afternoon. It was full of ducks. It smelled so good! So I stood at the door for a long time. Could it be that the smell was strong?" Li Kangri said with an inexperienced look.

"That's right, you must be going to Quanjude, so work hard! Young man, there are many things in Beijing that you have not seen!" Yan Fugui said with a smile.

"Haha, Teacher Yan is really knowledgeable. You go ahead and be busy. I'll go home and tidy up my bedding. I have to stay here tonight!" Li Kangri said goodbye.

"Go ahead, go ahead. If you need any help, just tell me. I'm the third uncle in the hospital!"

"sure!"

After saying goodbye to Yan Fugui, Li Kangri walked towards the backyard. The sparse people in the yard looked at him curiously. At the same time, he also felt that countless pairs of eyes were staring at him through the window.

Ignoring these people, Li Kangri went all the way to the backyard, took out the key and opened the gate. After entering, he closed the door again and went into the house to clean up.

After finishing the cleaning, when Li Kangri was about to go into the Shanhe Shejitu to take a look, there was a knock on the door outside.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Is anyone there? I'm an old man in the yard. I came to see if anyone is there."

"Hypocrite? A family extinct? A true moral man?"

Puzzled, Li Kangri walked out of the room, came to the courtyard gate and opened the door directly.

What caught my eye was a middle-aged man with a square face, a righteous look, bright and firm eyes, revealing a kind of confidence and courage. He looked like a good and upright person.

With such a righteous look on his face, people who don’t know him will definitely have a strong sense of trust in him and think that he is a trustworthy person.

But for Li Kangri, who knew about shit and injustice, he just gave him two rounds of "bang bang" no matter how he looked at it, giving him a pair of panda eyes.

Recovering his thoughts, Li Kangri immediately asked enthusiastically, "Who are you? What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Haha, I'm an old man here, Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level worker at the steel rolling mill. I heard that there's a new person in the yard today, so I came to see him. Xiao Li, right? Can I go in and talk?" Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Okay, okay, come in and sit down!" Li Kangri said as he half moved aside.

"Master Yi, right? I just arrived today and the room is still a mess! There's not even any hot water, so I'm sorry for the poor hospitality. Let's chat in the yard!" Li Kangri apologized with a smile.

Seeing Li Kangri like this, Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied, "He is someone who can be trained and cultivated."

"It's okay, we are all neighbors. I just came to see and ask. After all, I am the uncle elected by the street, and I have an unshirkable responsibility for the things in the courtyard. Hey, Xiao Li! Where are you from? Are you coming to Beijing alone?" Yi Zhonghai asked.

"Haha, I'm sorry, I can't disclose the situation at home. I'm here alone right now. Is there anything else, Master Yi?" Li Kangri replied.

"Damn it, do you think you're in charge of checking the household registration? Is it your place to ask about my family situation?" Li Kangri complained in his heart.

"Oh? Is it inconvenient? Xiao Li, you should know that one of our uncles' responsibilities is to understand the situation of the people in the courtyard clearly. This will help the street to manage us. You should..." Yi Zhonghai said majestically.

"Haha, Master Yi, I've already reported my situation to the street office, so there's really no need to tell you again. It's really inconvenient, so please forgive me!"

"You've reported it, right? That's fine. Also, let's hold a meeting later so that the neighbors in the yard can get to know you. After all, you'll be living under the same roof from now on!" Yi Zhonghai said with difficulty.

"Okay, I'll pack up and go out!" Li Kangri said with a smile.

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