The courtyard: the atmosphere of human life

Darong's greeting stunned all the Zhong family members who had already gotten used to their previous lifestyle.

"Furong, take a rest, mom will wash it for you."

Mother Zhong, who had been planning to sit on the edge of the kang and watch TV, was the first to react when she heard Darong calling Zhong Yunxing to help wash the dishes, and she rushed directly to the outer room.

"That won't do, Mom. If someone sees us, they'll think we're ignorant. You take a break. I'll do it."

Although Zhong Yunxing didn't react as quickly as Zhong's mother, Darong's little eyes had already conveyed a clear signal. He quickly ran over and pushed Zhong's mother into the east room.

Normally, Darong would go in and out with her bulging belly to cook with Zhong's mother, and she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

But today, when Zhong Yunxing came out to help Darong wash the dishes, Mother Zhong felt very uncomfortable and kept looking into the outer room.

In fact, Darong had not originally wanted to cling to anyone to help with work, but today she was awakened by Zhong Yunhong's actions.

If she just keeps her head down and does her job, then over time, all the work will become her natural job.

Lying on the bed in the small west room at night, Zhong Yunxing turned sideways facing Darong.

"Are you really going to work tomorrow? Can you get up?"

What Zhong Yunxing was worried about at the moment was Darong's decision to go to work tomorrow. After all, it was already known to everyone that she had openly challenged the workshop director, and this time she would probably face another contest.

Darong thought Zhong Yunxing would tell her that she asked him to wash the dishes in the evening, but unexpectedly he didn't mention it at all.

"I asked you to wash the dishes, aren't you unhappy?" Darong didn't answer. To her, Director Lu was just an old loser in front of her and she was not to be feared at all.

"No, I didn't think it through. It's really tiring for you to bend over and wash dishes with a big belly. I'm asking you a question. Are you really going to work?"

It is obvious that the focus of the two people now is obviously not on one thing. She wants to ask her questions and he wants to talk about his questions.

"Go ahead. I've already worked a night shift. If I work a few more day shifts, I'll get paid this month."

"Aren't you afraid that she'll find fault with you?"

"It's still unclear who is afraid of whom!"

Darong also turned sideways and faced Zhong Yunxing. She had not yet realized what a challenge it was for Zhong Yunxing to look at each other at such a close distance.

Zhong Yunxing suddenly turned around, leaving only his back to Darong.

"What's wrong?" Darong was stunned for a moment, then she heard Zhong Yunxing take a deep breath, and then she realized what was going on.

"Go to sleep quickly. I'll take you there tomorrow morning." Zhong Yunxing said this in a low voice and then stopped talking.

Darong smiled shyly behind him and turned her back to Zhong Yunxing.

No one knew what time Zhong Yunxing went to bed, but Darong fell asleep very quickly and slept until early the next morning.

"Remember, don't get really angry. If she finds fault with you, just bear with it if you can. If you can't bear it, just don't let yourself get angry."

Zhong Yunxing kept giving instructions to Darong along the way, and even when they arrived at the factory gate, he still gave her instructions with some concern.

"I know. You've been telling me all the way. I'm going in." Darong pushed the bike, carried a small bag, and walked into the factory without looking back.

Zhong Yunxing smiled and shook his head. Ever since he learned that Darong's father wanted to transfer her, he was not so worried about the confrontation between Darong and Director Lu.

Darong is pregnant now and cannot apply for a job transfer, but Darong's father has already inquired with his acquaintances in the Light Textile Bureau in advance, and he will be able to submit a transfer application after Darong's due date.

Both are subordinate units of the Light Industry and Textile Bureau. The textile factory where Darong works is the worst among the several factories in the southern suburbs in terms of the low income and hard work.

Except for those who really have no connections or no other options, those who have the conditions have already been transferred to other units. Darong's father had actually had this idea in mind a long time ago.

"Sister E'er, Mrs. Lu handed you over to the Personnel Department. Did you know that?"

As soon as Darong came out of the locker room, Goubangzi, who was waiting at the door, hurried over to inform her.

"I've heard a little about it, but she hasn't contacted me yet. I'll go to the workshop to work first." Darong put on her hat and walked towards the workshop.

Goubangzi followed closely behind. He had always loved to hang around Darong, and now that Darong was challenging Director Lu, he was even more willing to go into the workshop.

"Liu Chunshan, why don't you stay in the back warehouse and run to the workshop all day long?"

As soon as Goubangzi followed Darong into the workshop, he was caught by Director Lu and scolded harshly.

"Yuan Furong, you don't need to come to the workshop, go to the personnel department. My temple is too small to accommodate a big Buddha like you."

After Director Lu finished scolding Gou Bangzi, he yelled loudly at Darong who was standing beside him.

Darong glared at Director Lu, took off her hat and sleeves slowly, gently smoothed the hair around her ears, turned around and walked out of the workshop gracefully and calmly.

Goubangzi glanced at Darong's back, turned to Director Lu with a sarcastic smile, and followed her out of the workshop.

Darong was so focused on posing that she walked out of the workshop in a very casual manner, without even having time to go to the dressing room to put on a thick coat.

Walking on the small path in the factory at this moment, I felt the biting cold wind blowing on my back.

"Sister Goose, are you really going to the Personnel Department?"

After taking two steps out, Goubangzi saw that Darong was really walking towards the administrative building, so he took two quick steps towards Darong and asked.

"Of course I really went there, what else?" Darong said nonchalantly, as if she was just going to a shopping mall or a park.

"Aren't you afraid of what your boss will say about you? What if you get fired?" Goubangzi looked at Darong with admiration.

"First, don't learn from me. I'm pregnant and the government won't fire pregnant women. Second, what can the leaders say about me? Can they let me continue to learn from Guo Meihua?"

Darong stopped and answered the dog clapper very seriously.

In fact, Darong knew very well that Goubangzi was about the same age as her, and boys of this age were more impulsive than girls.

Besides, he was just a temporary worker and was able to stay in the factory thanks to Sister Dayao's relationship. Darong didn't want her behavior to lead Gou Bangzi astray.

"Hurry up and go back to work. I'm going to the Personnel Department right now. Don't be curious. Let's go."

After Darong sent Goubangzi away, she continued walking towards the administrative building alone.

When she arrived at the door of the Personnel Department, Darong unbuttoned two buttons of her coat, making her already very obvious pregnant belly even more conspicuous.

"Please come in!"

Darong knocked on the door twice, and after hearing the response from inside, she pushed the door open from the outside.

"Are you alright?"

There were two people sitting in the personnel office. The director of the personnel department, who was sitting by the window, looked at Da Rong who walked in, and asked gently.