Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Speaking of Li Kangri, after returning home, Qing He said gloomily, "Brother, why are all the people in this courtyard like this? They have too many thoughts, right? It's better to be at home. Most of the people in the village are Li family members. Everyone is simple-minded and doesn't have these twists and turns."

"Qinghe, this is the society, in big cities, people's hearts are a little complicated. How can we live without complexity? There is no other way in our family. Every household has so little food. How can we think about these things when we can't even fill our stomachs? Okay, don't think too much. Go to rest early. I will go to Chen Shimei to arrange a job for you tomorrow!" Li Kangri said.

"Brother, I want to learn cooking. Can you ask him to arrange for me to work in a restaurant? It would be better to find a master for me." Qinghe became happy instantly when she talked about her job.

"I've already said it before, don't worry, I support whatever my sister wants to do! Go and have a rest!"

"Okay brother, you're the best." After saying that, Qinghe happily went back to her room.

Just when Li Kangri was about to go out and close the door, Xu Damao and his wife came in, "Brother, you are so right. I had some doubts before, but now it's all gone. You are so right. Yi Zhonghai is the villain. Look, the Jia family has received more than eighty dollars from the donation this time, plus the compensation of five hundred, aren't we richer than when Jia Dongxu was here?" Xu Damao said admiringly.

"Haha, it doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. What's important is whether my sister-in-law believes it?" Li Kangri said to Lou Xiao'e.

"I, I can't say, but this time the Jia family really went too far. They have so much money but still call themselves poor. Isn't this taking advantage of everyone's kindness?"

"Haha, sister-in-law, this is no big deal. You should keep your eyes open in the future. Okay, go back and have a rest. I still have to find a job for Qinghe tomorrow!" Li Kangri said to see the guest off.

"No, brother, I have something to say. That kick you gave Shazhu today was really satisfying. I estimate that he won't be able to get up for at least a week. What about the thing you taught me before..." Xu Damao asked.

"I'll teach you when I get to work. Be prepared to endure hardships!" said Li Kangri.

"Hehe, okay, as long as I can beat Shazhu, I will go through mountains of swords and seas of fire!" Xu Damao said with a smile, but a strong determination could be seen in his eyes.

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The next day, Li Kangri finally put on his brand new green military uniform and the leather shoes he bought yesterday.

Li Qinghe opened her eyes wide when she saw her brother and shouted, "Brother, you are so handsome, aren't you? I was afraid that you would be seduced away before my sister-in-law came."

"What are you talking about, you silly girl? I have deep affection for your sister-in-law, and everyone can see it. The reason I dressed nicely today is because of you. If the petty bourgeoisie despises me, and I get angry and offend Chen Shimei, what will I do if I don't find you a job?" Li Kangri joked.

So just like that, the brother and sister walked hand in hand, like a beautiful landscape, across the courtyard, leaving behind a look of envy and shock.

After a while, the two came to Li Renyi's villa. Seeing Li Kangri coming, Xiao Liu immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Anti-Japanese, come here! The commander is at home, I'll take you in."

After opening the door, Li Renyi was reading a newspaper on the sofa. When he saw Li Kangri coming in, he was about to speak when he saw Qinghe next to Li Kangri.

Then he was stunned and just stared at Qinghe, while Qinghe also looked up and looked at the legendary father.

After a long time, Li Renyi was the first to react, "Kang Ri is here! Come, come and sit down, this is Qinghe!" Li Renyi said with a smile.

"Yes, it's Qinghe!"

After answering, Li Kangri pulled Li Qinghe over and sat down carelessly, while Li Qinghe hugged Li Kangri's arm tightly and snuggled up to him.

"Xiao Liu, please help me pour two glasses of water." Li Renyi said to Xiao Liu.

So Xiao Liu poured two glasses of water and walked out.

After Xiao Liu left, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Looking at Li Renyi who wanted to speak but didn't know how to say it, Li Kangri was just happy in his heart. He didn't say anything. He just looked at him amusemently and thought to himself, "It would be better to be embarrassed a little. Is it so easy to be Chen Shimei? Although there is no Bao Gong now, he still has some conscience! It would be better to torture him a little." Li Kangri thought.

Finally, Li Renyi couldn't help but say something else, "Kangri, when did you pick Qinghe up here? Is Qinghe used to being here?"

Seeing that it was almost done, Li Kangri spoke, "I came here a few days ago, I'm used to it. Today I came to collect debts for Qinghe. Qinghe, you tell me yourself!" Li Kangri said.

"Brother, please help me say it. I, I don't know how to say it!" Qinghe said embarrassedly.

"You silly girl, you are so shy when you come to collect debts. I told you to come alone, but you insisted on coming. So, you go ask Old Li yourself!" Li Kangri gave her a chance.

Hearing what Li Kangri said, Li Renyi knew that this was an opportunity for his son, so he smiled and said, "Qinghe, do you want to find a job? Your brother said you like to learn cooking, and I found one for you a long time ago, but I think it's better for girls to find other jobs. How about I send you to the army? Be a medic, and then you study hard and I'll send you to college!"

"No, I want to learn cooking. I want to cook the most delicious dishes in the world for my mother!" Qinghe argued.

"Old Li, don't worry about this. I've said it before, Qinghe is filial and it's her dream to cook the most delicious dishes for my mother. Let her do it!" Li Kangri said.

"Okay, as long as you are filial, then I will arrange for you to learn cooking. By the way, Qinghe, what do you like to eat? I will take you out to eat." Li Renyi said.

After the last experience, he didn't dare to invite Li Kangri to dinner at his home again.

"Haha, Qinghe has never eaten Peking duck! Where should we go?" Li Kangri said with a smile.

"Okay, we'll go there in the afternoon, or go to Hongbin Building at noon. It just so happens that the master I found for Qinghe is there. What do you think?" Li Renyi asked.

"Qinghe, what do you think?" Li Kangri asked.

"Let's just listen to him!" Qinghe said.

"Don't say he-he-he, just call me Lao Li. Just follow me. Lao Li, do you have any objection?"

"No, no matter what, I always owe you." Li Renyi said helplessly.

"Qinghe, call Lao Li and let him listen!" Li Kangri said with a smile.

"Brother, I..."

"Hey, you're like a housekeeper at home, talking incoherently, but you're embarrassed here." Li Kangri provoked.

"Just call me, Lao Li." Qinghe shouted with his neck stiffened.

"what!"

"Ah, what are you talking about? Qinghe is calling you!"

"Oh, haha, I heard it, let's go eat now!"

So the three of them got up and left the villa, but when they left, Li Kangri clearly heard a bang in the kitchen, as if a plate was broken.

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