Living in a Siheyuan

During the period when Yu Li was in confinement, Li Pingan felt much more relaxed because of the care of Yu's mother.

He brought back as much food as possible every day to provide Yu Li with nutritional supplements.

Yu Li also gradually became plumper during the confinement period. She even disliked herself for getting fatter. She was severely reprimanded by her mother.

Who can still eat white flour and rice every day now, and eat meat every now and then? She has never seen such a day.

Li Pingan and Yu Li have basically gotten used to it, but Yu's mother still often nags Li Pingan to save more. There is still a long way to go in the future, and Yu Li and her son should not be spoiled too much.

Li Ping'an nodded in agreement and continued to bring back meat and vegetables.

A month passed quickly, and Yu Li was finally relieved. She took a good bath that day and felt like she was finally alive again.

On the day of the full moon, due to the current special situation, Li Pingan did not invite everyone to dinner. He just bought some candies and melon seeds and gave them to every household. Everyone understood that who could afford a big banquet now? He couldn't even eat enough.

In the afternoon, Yu Linhai brought Yu Haitang and her brother over. As soon as they arrived, they ran into the house to see Li Haoran and Li Haoyu.

After a month of feeding, the two little guys became plump and white. Because of the nourishment of the spiritual liquid, they seemed particularly lively.

Li Haoyu, who was held in Yu Haitang's arms, looked at her with his eyes wide open. When Yu Haitang teased him a little, he waved his arms back and forth.

The other boss, Li Haoran, was much quieter and would only cry loudly when he was hungry.

After a while, Director Wang also came with his daughter-in-law Li Hongjuan. Li Pingan came forward and said, "Auntie Wang, sister-in-law, please sit down. We are waiting for you two."

Li Hongjuan also handed a piece of cloth and a dozen eggs to Li Pingan and said, "Pingan, let me see the baby first. I haven't seen twins before. You two are amazing."

Then he went into the house. Director Wang had visited Yu Li during her confinement period, but he also went into the house to see the child.

Li Hongjuan picked up one from the crib and looked at it lovingly. She looked at this one, then that one. If it weren't for the different clothes, she really couldn't tell which one was which.

He said to Yu Li: "Yu Li, how do you usually tell the two of them apart?"

Yu Li smiled and said, "You definitely can't tell them apart at first, but you'll be able to tell after a while. The eldest, Haoran, likes to be quiet. He only cries when he's hungry or has a bowel movement, and he lies quietly the rest of the time. The second, Haoyu, is restless, and he'll pull at this and scratch there."

"Besides, if you look closely at their earrings, the eldest one is bigger, and the second one is smaller."

Director Wang also held one and observed it together with Li Hongjuan.

If you look closely, you can see that the earrings are indeed different sizes.

Several people were chatting and looking after the children in the house. Yu's mother and Li Ping'an had also prepared the meal.

There were exactly eight of them sitting at the octagonal table in the living room.

Director Wang saw chicken, fish, braised pork, etc. on the table. The staple food was also white flour buns. He sighed inwardly, it seems that everyone said that Li Ping'an was very capable and could get good things. The rumors were true.

At the table, everyone was eating happily. Yu Haitang said as she ate, "Mom, when are you coming home? My dad's cooking is terrible, and he makes me cook every day. My cooking is not as good as yours. I haven't had such delicious food in a long time."

Yu Xiaohu next to him nodded in agreement and said, "Sometimes the food my sister cooks is not as delicious as my dad's."

Yu Haitang glared at him angrily.

Yu's mother also wanted to go back. She had been staying with Li Ping'an for a month and was worried about the family.

Li Pingan saw it and said, "Mom, if you want to go back, go back. Yu Li is out of confinement now. We can take good care of her."

Yu Li also said, "Mom, why don't you go back and take a look first, and come over when you miss your child. It's not far anyway."

Yu's mother thought about it and agreed to go back together later.

After dinner, Director Wang sat at the table and asked, "Ping An, is it easy to hunt prey in the mountains now?"

Li Ping'an didn't understand what Director Wang meant, so he said, "Auntie Wang, it's really hard to do now. If you want to catch the big ones, you have to go deep into the mountains."

"Oh, have you been there recently?"

"Auntie Wang, what do you mean?"

Director Wang thought for a moment and said, "There is drought everywhere now, and the number of disaster victims in Sijiucheng has increased significantly. The staff of the subdistrict office have not had a vacation for several months. They are always busy. I was thinking that if you could get some prey, you could also give them some supplements. Otherwise, everyone would be too tired."

Li Pingan also thought that since May Day was coming soon, the factory would probably try to organize a dinner party. It would be a good opportunity to send the food to them at that time.

Just say, "Auntie Wang, what kind of prey do you want? How much do you want?"

Upon hearing that this matter had been settled, Director Wang said happily: "We only have a few dozen people, you can do whatever you want. Anything is fine. Of course, the more the better. Who would complain about having too many people these days?"

"Okay, Aunt Wang, don't worry. I will definitely get you something good before May Day."

After getting Li Ping'an's promise, Director Wang happily took Li Hongjuan back home.

Here, Yu's mother also packed her things. As she kept giving instructions, she was pulled away by Yu Linhai and Yu Haitang.

Finally, only the couple and their two children were left at home, so Li Pingan moved back to the bedroom.

At night, Yu Li hugged Li Pingan and said, "It feels like I haven't hugged you to sleep for a long time. I'm not used to it."

"Then hug me more and get used to it."

The two of them were affectionate for a while, and Yu Li said, "Ping An, the two children are still young and there is no one to take care of them. I can't go to work for the time being. What do you think about my job?"

Li Pingan also thought about it. When the two children grow up, they still need to be taken care of. Yu Li can only stay at home to take care of the children.

Besides, with his ability, it didn't matter to him whether Yu Li went to work or not. He let her go to work in the first place just because he was afraid that she would be bored at home.

I'd better stay at home and take care of the children now.

Thinking of this, he said to Yu Li, "You should stay at home and take good care of the children. Our family doesn't need your salary of more than ten yuan. I will go to the factory tomorrow to discuss it with Deputy Section Chief Zhou."

The next day, after settling Yu Li and her son, Li Pingan came to the factory.

As soon as I arrived at the office, Zhou Changming called me over.

He said to Li Pingan, "Now that the baby is over a month old, you should go back to work. Don't be away from people all day."

"Chief, what are you saying? Didn't I complete all the tasks ahead of schedule that month? How can I complete the tasks without running?" Li Pingan didn't respond to him.

Zhou Changming pointed at Li Ping'an and scolded him with a smile: "You bastard, I don't know you. You can complete the tasks of the factory that are worth tens of dollars a month by going into the mountains once. And you are still shouting here. Look at those people who run around every day but still can't complete their tasks. Are you showing off?"

Li Pingan also smiled and said: "That's my ability. If you don't agree, why don't you go to the mountains and try it?"

"I won't go. I'm afraid my old arms and legs won't be enough for those big guys to eat."

"But you have to go this time. The factory leaders have decided to prepare a good meal for the workers on May Day. Director Li specifically told me to complete this task. Whether we can have a good meal this time depends entirely on you."

After saying that, he patted Li Ping'an on the shoulder, as if he had assigned him an important task.

Li Pingan had thought of this a long time ago. It has been several months since the Chinese New Year, and the factory cafeteria only serves boiled potatoes and cabbage every day. The steamed bread has become smaller. Would the workers be willing to do this? If they can't even get enough to eat, who would work hard for you?

Thinking of this, Li Pingan said, "Okay, I'll go somewhere farther this time. Go to the transport team and get me a car. I'll leave home before dawn tomorrow morning."

"Don't worry, this is a big deal in the factory. The whole factory must cooperate with you. I will take you to the transport team when the time comes."

After finishing their business, Li Pingan and Zhou Changming sat in the office smoking.

Li Pingan said, "Mr. Zhou, my wife has to take care of the two little ones at home now, so she won't be able to go to work anymore. What do you think will happen to her job?"

Zhou Changming also thought for a long time and said, "In theory, Yu Li's job quota is a reward given to you by the factory. If nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely be promoted to a regular employee within three years. So if you want to sell it, you must find a suitable person. There are only four of you left in our department, and now no one wants to come to the purchasing department. It's really difficult to deal with it."

Li Pingan thought about it and realized that he really didn't have anyone suitable. Yu Linhai from Yu Li's family had his own work to do, and Yu's mother had to take care of the family. Yu Haitang and the others were still young and not suitable for work.

He doesn't have many other people. I really don't know who is suitable for this job.

Thinking of this, he also wanted to go back and discuss it with Yu Li.

Seeing that there was nothing to do in the factory, he chatted with Zhou Changming for a while, and then they went to the transport team and arranged a GAZ truck for Li Pingan.

Li Pingan drove all the way back to the courtyard and parked the car at the door. As soon as he jumped out of the driver's seat, Yan Bugui arrived.

Seeing that it was Li Pingan who was driving, Yan Bugui was also shocked and said, "I didn't expect that Pingan you could drive. You are so amazing! It's good to be young."

"Second uncle, what you said is true. You are a teacher who teaches and educates people. You are an intellectual. How can I compare with you?"

"Haha, you kid are teasing your uncle. If I can drive, who would want to be a teacher? The driver is the head of the "Eight Major Members". Must he make seventy or eighty or even hundreds of yuan a month?" Yan Bugui said with a smile.

"Okay, Uncle. I have to go back and take care of the kids. If you're at the door, then help keep an eye on it. Don't let the kids break the car windows. This is the factory's car, and we'll have to pay for it. That piece of glass is probably worth half a month's salary for you."

"I don't care, I'll be back soon. Don't look for me if anything happens." After hearing Li Ping'an's words, Yan Bugui immediately went home. He didn't want to get involved.

As soon as the two entered the door, Yan Bugui asked, "Ping An, is your wife at home taking care of the children and not going to work anymore?"

Li Pingan saw Yan Bugui's expression and suddenly thought of Yan Jiecheng who was still doing odd jobs. He didn't have a formal job. He was also old enough to find a wife, and it would be hard to find one without a formal job. It was estimated that Yan Bugui was going to take advantage of his family's job quota again.

Thinking of this, Li Pingan said, "Yes, Second Uncle. The two children are still young, and Yu Li has to stay at home to take care of them."

After hearing this, Yan Bugui immediately smiled and pulled Li Pingan and said, "You are lucky to have two sons at the same time. It is also reasonable for Yu Li to take care of her at home. What are you going to do with her workstation?"

In response to Yan Bugui's probing, Li Pingan said directly, "Of course I'll find someone to take my place. This position was awarded to me by the factory, and it was agreed that I'll be offered a permanent position within three years. More than two years have passed, and anyone who works for a few months can be offered a permanent position. Jobs are so popular now, and there are plenty of people who want my job."

Hearing Li Ping'an say this, Yan Bugui was both happy and worried. He was happy because this job was good, and he could become a regular employee after a few months of internship, and he would earn more money in the future. But he was also worried that if too many people wanted the job, the price would be very high.

He smiled at Li Ping'an and said, "You are right. It is hard to find a job nowadays. Then you go ahead and do your work. I am going home too."

Yan Bugui decided to go home and discuss it with Yan Jiecheng.

Li Pingan saw that Yan Bugui did not express his intention to buy it on the spot. He was probably afraid of spending money and wanted to go home to discuss it. Given his character, it would not be easy for him to get the money.

When he got home, he saw Yu Li washing diapers for the two children. He quickly took over and said, "You take a break, I'll wash it. How many diapers do you need to change for these two guys in a day? It's such a big basin."

Yu Li also helped and said, "I didn't feel anything before, my mom took care of all this. Now that my mom is back, I feel that it's really not easy. The two kids are hungry and have diarrhea. I can only wash them after they fall asleep. It's really torturous."

"Then wait until they grow up, and then I'll give you a good beating to vent your anger." Li Ping'an joked while washing.

After hearing this, Yu Li twisted Li Ping'an's arm and said, "How dare you? I was just sighing. Who told you to beat them? Look at what a father you are. You're thinking about punishing the children as soon as they're born."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to my wife. I'm just feeling sorry for you, right? They're the ones torturing my wife."

While they were playing, they quickly finished washing the diapers.

It is convenient to have a faucet at home. After washing, hang it in the yard to dry slowly.