Siheyuan: The Qing Dynasty is back

At the gate of the courtyard, Yan Bugui came back early today, just like usual.

He was still holding a broken kettle, standing at the door, tidying up his flowers and plants, while scanning the people coming in with his peripheral vision.

If he sees someone carrying something or someone who is easy to talk to, he will go up to them and say a few words of greeting, and see if he can take advantage of them.

Everyone knows his character and is used to his behavior. At the same time, they will not let Yan Lao succeed.

Yan Bugui was not angry even though he could not get any advantage. He just tried his best to get what he wanted.

But when he saw Sha Zhu pushing a bicycle into the door, he smiled and said, "Zhu is back!"

Sha Zhu nodded, said hello to Yan Bugui and went in.

Before Yan Bugui had time to continue talking to Sha Zhu, he saw Yu Li pushing a bicycle into the gate.

Yan Bugui was stunned and asked, "Yu Li, is this your father's car? How did you push it back?"

Yu Li smiled and said, "My dad is behind me, so I rode back first. Uncle, don't tell me, this kind of big bike is not suitable for us women to ride. I think it's more comfortable to ride a lady's bike."

Yan Bugui said enviously, "Of course. This kind of bicycle is only impressive for grown men like us to ride. How about you let me, the third uncle, try it?"

Yu Li replied without stopping: "My father is behind, go talk to him."

Yan Bugui looked at Yu Li enviously as she entered the yard. At this time, he wanted more and more to have a bicycle of his own.

Just as he was staring in a daze, a crisp ring suddenly rang from behind him, interrupting his thoughts.

Yan Bugui looked back and exclaimed, "Oh my God!"

There's a brand new bike!

Looking at the beautiful Phoenix bicycle in front of him, Yan Bugui dropped the water bottle in his hand, hurried over to take a closer look, his eyes full of admiration.

He Daqing saw that Yan Bugui ignored him, so he came over to look at his bicycle. He coughed twice.

"Cough! Cough!"

"Old Yan, you're blocking my way! Get out of my way! I want to go home!"

Yan Bugui couldn't let go of the bright handlebars and looked at the sturdy frame.

"Daqing, let's negotiate again. I'll give you another twenty yuan, so I'll give you a hundred yuan. Can you sell it to me?"

He Daqing righteously reprimanded: "Yan Bugui, you are a teacher after all, how can you say such treasonous words? The national policy clearly states that private transactions and speculation are not allowed. Are you planning to break the law knowingly?"

He Daqing's voice was not only full of righteousness, but also particularly loud.

It was just the time to get off work, and there were already many people at the door, so everyone could hear it clearly.

Almost everyone looked at Yan Bugui with disdain.

This made Yan Bugui, who had just been feeling complacent, turn pale immediately.

Although he didn't understand why He Daqing's attitude today was completely different from yesterday, he couldn't care less about that at this moment.

If I don't explain it clearly now, and this gets out, he'll be in big trouble.

So Yan Bugui explained anxiously with a panicked look: "Daqing, you misunderstood. How could I violate the country's policy? I was just joking with you. You won't get any money even if you sell me!"

"Everyone knows that I am the only one in my family and it is difficult to support a family of six with my salary. How can I have spare money to buy a bicycle?"

Yan Bugui's explanation convinced everyone.

After all, Yan Bugui always complained about being poor, and everyone thought that his family had no money, so he was so stingy and loved to take advantage of others.

Seeing that the people around him were fooled by him, Yan Bugui breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he was smart, otherwise he would have no way to defend himself after the news got out.

However, thinking that it was the old fellow He Daqing who had done this to him, Yan Bugui was furious and wanted to retaliate.

"Daqing, there are only a few people in your family, so how can you use so many bicycles? Why don't you leave this bicycle with me for safekeeping? If anyone in our courtyard needs a bicycle, let everyone use it."

"Anyway, this bicycle of yours was a reward from the city, and you didn't spend any money on it. It's a good opportunity to contribute to everyone."

"Besides, you are also the eldest uncle in our courtyard. This is a good opportunity to improve your prestige as an uncle. What do you think?"

He Daqing didn't expect that the old man Yan Bugui had actually learned Yi Zhonghai's tricks and even thought of moral blackmailing him.

He Daqing has always been an immoral person, how could he be kidnapped by you?

"Old Yan, I just realized that you really have a problem with your thinking. It seems that I must go to your school to report this matter when I have time. We can't let people like you have children anymore."

Yan Bugui was shocked by these words, as if he had stepped on a dog's tail. He quickly jumped up and said, "He Daqing, we are talking about your problem now, how can you drag me into it? What ideological problems do I have?"

He Daqing shook his head and said, "Think about it, why did the city reward me with a bicycle? It's because I have made great contributions to the steel mill and all the employees. This is an encouragement to my hard work and dedication, and also a role model for everyone to learn from."

"Yan Bugui, you don't want to work hard, but want to get something for nothing. This is the hedonism of small capital. This kind of thinking is very dangerous and very serious!"

Yan Bugui originally belonged to a petty-bourgeois family before liberation. Now that He Daqing said this, how could he have a good ending?

Although it is not as serious now as when the activity was going on, if someone reports him for having such thoughts, he will definitely not end up well.

Yan Bugui was sweating profusely at this moment. He said in a trembling voice, "Daqing, it's my fault. I spoke too quickly and didn't think too much about it. Now it seems that you are more thoughtful. You are worthy of being our city-level model worker. We should learn from you!"

As he said this, he slapped himself on the mouth.

"Uncle, this time it's my fault. I apologize to you and everyone here! I really didn't think much about it just now. My knowledge is too superficial. I will learn more in the future. I really don't have any other ideas!"

Seeing Yan Bugui apologize sincerely and slap him cleanly, He Daqing nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, since you realize your mistake, there is still hope."

"The elders have always said that if you can correct your mistakes, you are a good comrade. You must be more careful when you speak in the future and never have those other thoughts. Do you understand?"

Although Yan Bugui felt wronged that He Daqing taught him a lesson like a son, he still accepted it humbly on the surface.

Why am I so rude? When have I ever taken advantage of He Daqing in a fight? I really don't learn from my mistakes!

He Daqing finally let out a sigh of relief today. He patted Yan Bugui on the shoulder and said, "Old Yan, you still have a lot to learn. Keep working hard! I have high hopes for you!"

"Hahaha……"

He Daqing, in a good mood, pushed his brand new bicycle into the yard, leaving Yan Bugui standing there in a daze, gritting his teeth in anger.