Scholars in the courtyard

The two of them entered the house, and Xiao Liu's wife glanced at the little Dragon Boat Festival who was still sleeping, "Your Dragon Boat Festival is really worry-free, unlike mine, where you sleep late and wake up early, and make trouble all day long."

Ran Qiuye glanced at the little Dragon Boat Festival and smiled, "It's still young. It will crawl in a few days. I don't know how to deal with it yet."

"That's true. Old people say that naughty boys have great potential. I heard that Director Yang was the king of children when he was young."

"Really? I don't know yet."

"I also heard what Aunt Chen said. By the way, does Aunt Chen believe it? How are you doing there?"

"Aunt Chen, I wrote to ask about the situation last time, and also said that I would come back at some time to see the little Dragon Boat Festival..."

Ran Qiuye said happily.

In those years in this courtyard, I got close to Uncle Chen's family.

It's a pity that I just left the courtyard.

"Yes, Uncle Chen and his family have been gone for so long, and I still miss them so much when I talk about them."

"But there is nothing we can do. The eldest brother of the Chen family has children who have to go to school and have to work. They can also help in the past."

Then the two started talking about the Chen family, and the Liu family's daughter-in-law listened quietly and took it to heart.

"By the way, I heard that there was trouble again at the steel rolling mill."

After talking about the Chen family, the Liu family's daughter-in-law changed the topic to the steel rolling mill, "This time I want to build a pressure cooker, heater, stove, etc., so that my family doesn't know what to do. What's going on with this steel rolling mill? Things are happening everywhere, can’t we live a stable life?”

"By the way, they also talked about holding a workers' meeting and asking everyone to vote on it."

"What else should I choose? These things were all done by Director Yang, so Director Yang should be in charge."

The Liu family's daughter-in-law said this sincerely. In her family's opinion, Yang Xiaotao was capable, everyone was willing to listen to him, and he was kind to someone from the same hospital.

If a new director takes over, the one in his family won't want to go to Workshop 10 anyway.

It's not that I look down on Shifangshan, but I don't want to talk to someone I don't know well.

"As long as the leadership decides on matters in the steel rolling mill, we workers should just do our own thing."

Ran Qiuye heard the Liu family's daughter-in-law complain for a while and replied casually.

The little daughter-in-law of the Liu family nodded, and finally envied Ran Qiuye. She was a blessed person. She was pregnant with two children at once, and her revolutionary mission was completed.

Much better than the few that can be born in the courtyard.

Asked again when Yang Xiaotao would come back, Ran Qiuye shook her head. She didn't even know where Yang Xiaotao was now.

However, Yang Xiaotao should be with the children.

If we come back, let's come back together.

After the Liu family's daughter-in-law left, Duanwu had woken up. Ran Qiuye helped the little Duanwu and fed him some rice cereal. Then he heard the sound of a stick killing a pig coming from the yard, and Ran Qiuye shook his head again.

Without Yang Xiaotao in this family, it's like half of the family is missing. There is no interest in joy, anger, sorrow or joy.

Suddenly there were footsteps outside the door. Ran Qiuye looked up and then stood up.

Outside the house, Ran's mother came over with anxiety on her face.

Ran Qiuye went out and invited Ran's mother into the house. Seeing her mother like this, something might have happened.

Without waiting for Ran Qiuye to ask, Ran's mother said, "Qiuye."

"The uncle in the courtyard told me today that there are people around the courtyard asking for news in the past few days."

"It's our family's business inside and out, and by the way, it's also your father's business."

"You also know that I don't know where the dead man is these years. I don't know who is investigating us? Could it be..."

Ran's mother's hands were cold as she spoke.

Ran Qiuye's heart skipped a beat when she heard that her family was under investigation.

In the early years, their family was worried about this matter for a long time.

However, it was just fear and gossip from people around him, and everyone usually just speculated. After all, many people knew about his father studying abroad.

But there really is no such secret investigation.

"Mom, don't be afraid yet."

"If the higher authorities really want to investigate, they will do so in an open and honest manner."

Ran Qiuye calmed down and analyzed calmly, and then remembered what Director Wang once said.

"Director Wang has said this before, and Xiao Tao has also explained it. Let's not scare ourselves by thinking about it."

Ran's mother felt relieved after hearing this, but she panicked at the thought of being investigated.

Seeing her mother like this, Ran Qiuye was also a little undecided.

"Well, you watch the Dragon Boat Festival, and I'll go to the subdistrict office to find Director Wang to see what's going on."

Ran's mother nodded.

Right now, all she can rely on is her eldest daughter.

Ran Qiuye asked Ran's mother to wait at home, and then left the house.

In the yard, Banggeng was chased by Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiefang. They ran all the way to the door of the house and hid behind Jia and Zhang.

"You two bastards, what are you doing?"

"If you dare to bully my awesome guy, you're looking for death, right?"

Mrs. Jia Zhang stood up, her hair was messy, and her missing scalp was particularly fierce.

Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiefang were both frightened by Jia Zhang, but they felt angry when they saw Bang Gang hiding behind and making faces.

"Bang Gang, if you dare to curse anyone again, I will beat you every time I see you."

The two of them said harsh words and turned around and went back to their respective homes.

Mrs. Jia Zhang sighed, "Little bastard, why are you scolding you? That's right!"

He stared at the two of them, and then saw Ran Qiuye coming out of the house and walking towards the front yard step by step.

Mrs. Jia Zhang muttered a few words in her mouth.

"You have to pay for having a baby, huh!"

Turning to look at Banggeng, "Banggeng, where is your schoolbag?"

Jia Zhang glanced at Banggeng. Apart from her clothes, which were a little darker, she didn't have much else on her body. She just couldn't find her school bag.

"Throw the school away."

"Then what are you going to do with your studies? Your mother is coming back to check your homework."

"It's all done, I've learned that a long time ago."

After hearing this, Jia Zhang touched Banggeng's head and said, "My Banggeng is still smart and will definitely be promising in the future."

When Banggeng returned home, Xiaodang hurriedly came up.

"Brother, won't you take me out to play?"

BangGeng straightened his neck and said, "Boys are playing, why are you getting involved?"

After saying that he was not happy to see Xiaodang, Banggeng took out a yellowed book from his chest and said, "I picked this up from Liu Guangfu, and he doesn't know it yet. What a fool!"

"Haha. Look, there are paintings on it, it's so ugly!"

Xiaodang quickly brought it over. There wasn't much paper at home, so it would be useful for going to the toilet in the future.

"Brother, what are these words?"

Xiaodang pointed to the first three words, and Banggeng glanced at it, "Mu Xiaosan."

"oh!"

On the other side, Xiao Liu's wife, who returned home, remembered what she heard and then led her child out of the alley.

After a while, I met my uncle and told him what Xiao Liu had told me.

After finishing talking about the matter, Xiao Liu's wife did not leave, but solemnly asked, "His uncle and sister-in-law are from a womanly family, but there are some things that I need to ask clearly."

"Sister-in-law, tell me."

Seeing that the other party was serious, Xiao Liu quickly agreed.

"My sister-in-law has lived in this courtyard for many years. The Yang family are good people."

"You can't wrong a good person."

Xiao Liu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he couldn't tell her the specific things, so he could only nod, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, we won't do those things."

Xiao Liu's wife nodded and then took her child home.

After the others left, Xiao Liu looked at the collected information and said, "I have no clue."

"Forget it, let's let the section chief have a headache."

At the sub-district office, Ran Qiuye was sitting on a chair, with Director Wang sitting next to him. The two were talking and laughing.

"You have a good body. You are pregnant with two children at once. If Xiaotao finds out, he will fly to the sky."

Director Wang said kindly, she didn't know much about Yang Xiaotao, but last time Liu Daming got third-class personal merit, how could Yang Xiaotao be worse?

Seeing that the Chinese New Year is here, there is such an outstanding person in the jurisdiction, and he is very energetic when writing reports.

"I don't know when I'll be back yet."

Ran Qiuye said, "By the way, Aunt Wang. I have something to ask this time."

Director Wang nodded, "You say."

"That's right, my mother is coming over today..."

As Ran Qiuye spoke, Director Wang's expression became more and more solemn.

She knew something about the situation of the Ran family. Although Ran's father was not here, no documents were issued from above.

Moreover, with Yang Xiaotao's relationship, the other party wanted to investigate the Ran family, probably targeting Yang Xiaotao.

She got news last time that someone was going to harm Yang Xiaotao.

"Qiuye, you responded very promptly."

"Aunt Wang, could it be..."

"Don't think too much, I guess it's probably coming towards Xiao Tao."

"ah…"

Ran Qiuye clutched her stomach, and the experience she had experienced some time ago resurfaced, "Xiao Tao, will you be okay?"

Director Wang looked serious, "Don't worry about this. Take good care of yourself and your children at home. Leave the rest to Aunt Wang."

Ran Qiuye nodded.

Director Wang then called for Officer Xiao Li and ordered him to send Ran Qiuye back.

He then went to the police station and asked Suo Zhang about the situation.

Back in the courtyard, Ran Qiuye told the story. Ran's mother felt relieved, but she thought of Yang Xiaotao and brought it up again.

If something happens to my son-in-law, my daughter will have a hard time in the future.

"Mom, please move in here during this period so that we can take care of each other together!"

Ran's mother nodded, turned around and went home to clean up.

On the other side, Director Wang of the Subdistrict Office hurried to the police station, where Zhang was arranging tasks. Recently, he always felt that something was going to happen, but after checking the jurisdiction, nothing happened.

But I feel weird in my heart.

The two sat down in the office, and Director Wang directly told Ran Qiuye about finding her without any detours.

"Lao Zhang, have you received any news here?"

Zhang Suo shook his head, "No."

"However, it's hard to say this, if it's from above"

"He won't tell us either."

Director Wang panicked, then calmed down, "Do you think it could be an enemy?"

"This is hard to say."

"What should we do?"

The two were silent for a moment, and finally Zhang Suo gritted his teeth and said, "Do what we should do."

"Ah? What's the matter?"

"It's your job."

Director Zhang said firmly, and Director Wang suddenly understood.

The security within their jurisdiction is not their responsibility. When the time comes, it will be easy for them to be enemies. They can just catch them.

But if there are other secrets, they will intervene openly and the other party will give an explanation.

In short, the method mentioned by Zhang is good.

By the time Director Wang left the police station, Officer Zhang had already called someone to explain the matter. Of course, he didn't go into details. He just asked his police officers to pay attention to the situation around Ran's house. If anyone inquires about information or monitors, they must report it as soon as possible.

The men acted quickly.

On the other side, Ran's mother returned to the compound and started packing her things.

Outside the yard, Qiu Yuan, who normally came to search for news, looked at the Ran family's actions and immediately frowned.

Time is limited, and many of the things he investigated have not yet been confirmed and are just hearsay.

But even these things cheered him up.

If these news are confirmed, then Yang Xiaotao will not be a stumbling block for him.

Of course, it’s okay even if you can’t sit properly.

Seeing Ran's mother leading her children out of the courtyard with a package in hand, Qiu Yuan naturally knew where they were going.

"A monk who can run away can't run away from the temple."

He sneered and continued to join in the fun with these people.