Scholars in the courtyard

"Didn't you know you would be infected?"

As soon as the voice fell, Yang Xiaotao saw a woman walking in.

The woman has short ear-length hair, a pretty face, deep eye sockets, and a straight nose.

There is an unknown pressure between the opening and closing of the narrow lips.

The moment the woman spoke, Platoon Commander Du lowered his head hurriedly, and Hao Ren even shrank his neck, as if he was scared.

The people around him were also silent.

It seems that this woman turned these men who survived the hail of bullets into rabbits in an instant.

Director Wang saw the woman and smiled on his face.

"Director Wang."

"Dr. Li."

Then he saw Dr. Li taking out a handkerchief and trying to wipe it with Platoon Leader Du, but Platoon Leader Du carefully avoided it and wiped it with his sleeve.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao felt that there was something abnormal between the two people.

"Xiao Tao, this is Li Qing, Doctor Li. He works in the city hospital."

"Doctor Li, this is Yang Xiaotao from the steel rolling mill, director of the tractor workshop..."

Yang Xiaotao saw that Li Qing's attention was focused on Platoon Leader Du, and he was even more convinced that the relationship between the two was extraordinary.

"Hello, Dr. Li."

"Hello, Director Yang."

The two shook hands quickly and let go. Dr. Li's attention was on Platoon Leader Du and he had no intention of saying anything more.

"Xiao Tao, it's getting late, let's get down to business first."

Seeing this, Director Wang brought the topic back on track, and Yang Xiaotao also nodded.

"I brought you here this time just to show you that many families in our courtyard have children, and they are quite old. It's time to find a job."

After Director Wang said this, Platoon Leader Du also nodded.

"Director Yang, we asked Director Wang to find a job this time, not only the children in the courtyard, but also us people."

"You guys can't do anything in this yard, just think about it"

Before Du Pai finished speaking, Li Qing stopped him, "No. What can you do like this?"

"Stay in the yard honestly."

Li Qing pursed his lips as if he felt his words were hurtful, but his meaning was very clear, that is, he would not let them go out to work.

"Dr. Li, we are disabled, but that doesn't mean we are useless."

Platoon Leader Du said sternly, holding the teapot in his hand, looking very nervous.

"Those of us, who are just messing around here every day, are we still waiting to die?"

Hao Ren on the side slowly moved his body, his instinct on the battlefield for many years kept him away from danger.

Sure enough, as soon as Platoon Leader Du said these words, everyone saw Li Qing's eyes turn red, showing a look of grievance.

"Who said you guys were eating together? Who said you were left waiting to die?"

Li Qing asked with a cry in his voice. Yang Xiaotao only felt that he was becoming a villain by coming here.

Just when Yang Xiaotao didn't know what to say, Director Wang pulled Li Qing aside with experience and said, "You kid, you are still so straightforward. What's wrong, are you worried about Platoon Leader Du suffering?"

Li Qing turned his head. After hearing this, Platoon Commander Du also lowered his head and said nothing.

Yang Xiaotao took the opportunity and said, "Platoon Leader Du, I can give you thirty places for entering the factory. How to arrange the specific arrangements? Just tell Director Wang and you can bring someone to report tomorrow."

"Also, Squad Leader Hao, our workshop security team needs experienced veterans like you."

"If you are willing, I hope you can come."

Yang Xiaotao extended an olive branch, and then looked at the people outside, "Of course, if you are interested, I also have a quota for five people. Let's go to the steel rolling mill to find me tomorrow."

For these veterans, we must help if we can.

He didn't want them to be kicked out of the house by unfilial children when they grew old.

Yang Xiaotao's words not only shocked Hao Ren, but also Director Wang didn't expect it.

Not only did the quota increase from twenty to thirty, but these people also had to be recruited into the security team.

This is unexpected.

Seeing the affirmative look on Yang Xiaotao's face, Director Wang knew that he was not joking.

Li Qing looked at Yang Xiaotao and began to pay attention to the young director.

"real?"

Hao Ren's throat was dry and he was a little unwilling to believe it.

Since breaking his arm, he also wanted to find a job, but failed

Now I am still working part-time jobs and my life is basically satisfactory.

But with a job in front of him, or guarding the rolling mill, who would say no?

Only when you have a job can you dare to find a wife.

"real."

"Can I go? I'm missing an arm."

"Okay, but we are short of experienced veterans. This is very important."

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Hao Ren turned to look at Platoon Leader Du. As if he could feel it, Platoon Leader Du nodded immediately, "Xiao Hao, Director Yang said so, so don't think too much about it."

"I can't lose it in this courtyard. I can go to the steel rolling mill and continue to shine for the revolution."

"Yes, Platoon Commander."

"Go and call people to gather."

Hao Ren took out a cartridge case from his pocket, put it to his mouth and blew, and a harsh sound immediately sounded.

As soon as the whistle sounded, I saw a dozen people running out, all big and small, all with a look on their faces, and they quickly lined up in front of them according to their height.

"Report the count."

"one two three"

At this time, Li Qing walked up to Yang Xiaotao and said, "Many of the people here are their brothers and nephews, and not many of them have families."

"Then there are some orphans of our comrades. After they find them, they bring them back to raise them."

Yang Xiaotao listened quietly and looked at the children.

They wore ill-fitting clothes, but they stood straighter than anyone else.

By the time Director Wang came out, the results had been discussed inside.

Of the thirty places, only twelve were given. This was the result of discussions with Platoon Leader Du.

There is exactly one for each of the twelve households in the courtyard.

As long as these twelve children can become workers in the steel rolling mill, with the current wage level, even the lowest apprenticeship can be enough for a family of three if they save a little money for a month.

There are more people, and you won't starve to death if you save a little.

As for people like the Jia family, who have been raised with mouths in their mouths and can't even eat steamed buns, there is no one like them.

Director Wang only gave two of the five security quotas given by Yang Xiaotao.

They were Hao Ren and another veteran.

This veteran with only two fingers left has three grandsons and two granddaughters at home. The children are all young, and they are all orphans of his comrades.

Yang Xiaotao felt heavy in his heart when he heard it.

After the person was identified, Yang Xiaotao wrote down the name and handed it over to the security department tomorrow to avoid them being unable to get in.

It was getting late and they refused to stay for dinner. The two of them left the alley amidst the greetings of everyone.

Before turning the corner, you can still see a bunch of people standing at the door, waving goodbye.

"Aunt Wang, are there many people like this?"

Yang Xiaotao took Aunt Wang back because he felt that there must be a reason why Aunt Wang did not give all the places.

Sigh.

"There are two more compounds like this in our street."

"They are all disabled people. We have orders from above to take care of them."

"But you also know the situation. Even those of us with hands and feet cannot afford to eat."

"Our sub-district office helps here, but cannot take care of the other side. If we take care of this side, there will be problems there."

"They don't say it, but we've been doing it all these years. It's such a frustrating job."

Director Wang complained, but he felt more helpless.

"It will be fine in the future."

Yang Xiaotao could only comfort him.

"What about the remaining spots?"

Director Wang calmed down and said, "Our street has solved the problem, and other streets have to help. I plan to contact the two nearby street offices tomorrow to see which one is in trouble, and I will give it to that one."

"After all, I still have to thank you for this matter. If you hadn't built this tractor and expanded the steel rolling mill's recruitment, I would have been unable to make rice without rice."

"Aunt Wang, it doesn't matter if there are more people. There are two hundred places originally, but we can't all use them now."

"I know, we can't help with too many. These are already pretty good."

The two talked again, and when they were approaching Director Wang's house, Yang Xiaotao suddenly asked about Platoon Leader Du and Dr. Li.

"This Doctor Li is the baby's sister."

"I think Dr. Li is interested in Platoon Commander Du."

"Well, all these years, Dr. Li has not been looking for her, just waiting for Xiao Du. But everyone knows what Xiao Du is thinking, and they don't want to delay this girl."

"Alas! Love is something that outsiders may not be able to understand clearly, let alone those who are deeply involved in it."

“If you keep cutting it, it’s still messy!”

boom

Yang Xiaotao's old-fashioned sigh was rewarded by the back of Aunt Wang's head.

"You are so sad and sad at such a young age. Do you have any vitality like a worker of the times?"

"Don't be merciful, just treat your wife and children well. Don't worry about other things."

Yang Xiaotao lowered his head, "You are always right."

"Am I old?"

"Bah, everything Auntie said is right..."

After sending Aunt Wang home, she didn't bother her and rode her bike to the courtyard.

As soon as they entered the yard and before they put down the car, Wang Dashan from next door took Yang Xiaotao to his house for dinner.

Yang Xiaotao did not refuse and thanked him for taking care of Wang Jun after knowing this.

If you can enter the steel rolling mill, who will care about the slaughterhouse?

Wang Dashan has three children in his family. The eldest, Wang Jun, was supposed to succeed him. As for the second and third children, it all depends on their individual abilities.

Now it's fine, the eldest brother has gone to the steel rolling mill, and the second brother can take over, which saves a lot of worries.

Moreover, the treatment in the steel rolling mill is much better than that in the slaughterhouse. Don't think that there is oil and water in the slaughterhouse. There is also a lot of care here.

I don’t have any good craftsmanship, how dare you take it?

Will good things happen to you?

Therefore, it is a blessing for the family that the eldest brother can enter the steel rolling mill, and he is happier than during the Chinese New Year.

When Yang Xiaotao arrived, there were still three people in the courtyard.

They all came over to drink with their things.

These three people also worked with Zhou Kui and were recruited into the steel rolling mill this time.

Wang Dashan's family has already started cooking. These have been prepared a long time ago, but they were not sure when Yang Xiaotao would come back, so they kept them there.

Fortunately, I came back today. If I didn't come back, the weather would be warm and I would have to throw it away if I didn't eat it.

As Yang Xiaotao took his seat, the few people sat together a little awkwardly, and they all spoke politely and thanked each other.

Several family members would come over to see Yang Xiaotao from time to time and express their gratitude to Yang Xiaotao.

To these daily acquaintances, Yang Xiaotao politely explained the situation. He was just a recommender. Whether he could stay or not would depend on his own performance.

Of course, no one is stupid.

Whatever Yang Xiaotao says is whatever he says.

It will not lower your image in the minds of everyone.

recommend.

Someone can recommend it somewhere.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t you recommend it to others?

Everyone understands.

Afterwards, many people came to inquire about the situation. Even people from the alley next door came to ask if they could recommend anyone.

It's just that Yang Xiaotao has already agreed to Director Wang, so these people are destined to be fruitless.

These people did not dare to reject the offer politely and could only wait for the next opportunity.

Soon, when the food was ready and the wine was poured, Wang Dashan and others toasted to Yang Xiaotao. The table was bustling, with children running below and women chatting and gossiping. It was very lively.

A few of them had finished ordering and had to get up early tomorrow. Yang Xiaotao didn't drink much, and so did a few others. If you are late tomorrow and leave a bad impression, you will lose more than you gain.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Yang Xiaotao returned home.

After tidying up a little, I lay down on the bed and went to sleep.