Scholars in the courtyard

After lunch, Fangyuan asked about Yang Xiaotao's situation in a subtle way. Yang Xiaotao just said a few perfunctory words and tried his best.

But in Fangyuan's ears, I'm sorry, I tried my best.

After eating, Yang Xiaotao went back to the house to sleep for an hour to recharge his batteries. There was a big project ahead.

Wang Huzi and Fangyuan stayed nervously in the warehouse until Yang Xiaotao arrived, then walked aside and watched from a distance.

After a good sleep, with Xiaowei's help, Yang Xiaotao felt better.

After moving his hands and feet, Yang Xiaotao began to pick up the notebook and start drawing line by line, part by part, from the machine tool itself.

Drawing is boring, and sometimes people have to measure data. Fortunately, this machine tool produced in the Democratic Republic of Germany has inherited the rigor of the original Germans. In some places, the approximate data can be calculated just by looking at the condition of adjacent parts.

Yang Xiaotao kept drawing and drawing on the side, and at the same time, he gradually had a rough model of the machine tool in his mind.

As time passed, the two people on the side watched Yang Xiaotao jumping here and there, arranging the parts in place from time to time, and sometimes they were still in a daze. While they were bored, they also felt that this Things are a bit difficult.

Otherwise, Yang Xiaotao has been doing nothing for most of the day, just writing and drawing in his notebook?

However, out of respect, the two of them didn't bother, but deep down, they didn't have high hopes.

In the evening, courtyard.

Qin Huairu stood in the middle of the yard, holding a basin in her hand, and the water from the tap was flowing, just like the sadness flowing in her heart.

The day before yesterday, she happily ran to the first branch factory with the clothes of Silly Zhu and Yi Zhonghai. However, before she could get close, she saw the originally amiable guard Lao Wang being escorted into the car by two security officers at the door.

Several people were escorted into the car together, including the section chief in charge of the factory's security department. He was deeply impressed by that person.

Because those eyes kept lingering on her sensitive areas, and the smile on her face was the same as Silly Zhu's before.

Seeing this man being carried on his arms and put into the car with a decadent look, she knew that something had happened in the No. 1 Branch Factory.

More importantly, she recognized those escorting people as those from the security department of the steel rolling mill.

Chill spread all over his body instantly, and Qin Huairu turned around and ran away without even thinking.

As for giving clothes to Shazhu, she immediately forgot about it. She didn't want to send herself into it.

Yes, based on her previous experience, when encountering this kind of thing, she should hide as far away as possible, otherwise she will definitely be implicated.

Moreover, she was sure that this matter would be related to Silly Zhu.

Don't ask why, just ask.

The good ones don’t work, the bad ones work.

When I returned to the courtyard, I told my aunt and Mrs. Jia Zhang about the matter. Mrs. Jia Zhang was so frightened that she almost wanted to move back to the countryside.

And the eldest mother's legs weakened and she fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Qin Huairu was calm and calmed the two of them down, and would check the situation first.

Two days later, they got news from people at the steel rolling mill in the courtyard. There was a big earthquake in the No. 1 branch. The leadership had been changed. Many of the people below were fired and transferred.

Of course, I also heard that some people ate peanuts, and everyone in the following branches was in danger.

Some people are afraid to go to work.

After the aunt heard the news, she lay directly on the bed and couldn't get sick.

Jia Zhang didn't dare to go out, for fear of being implicated again.

Qin Huairu turned off the faucet and put her hand into the basin. A burst of coldness brought her mind back to reality, and she listened to the conversations in the courtyard with her ears.

"Have you heard? Our factory's projectionist, Li Quan, his apprentice was transferred to the first branch factory as a projectionist."

"Who? His apprentice? Didn't he just join the factory? Did he leave the apprenticeship so soon?"

"Hey, what do you know? This screening is a job that requires more learning and practice. Besides, if you go to the branch below, you don't have to fight for a seat here. It's good for both of you."

"That's right, but if this happens, Xu Damao will suffer. I heard that he wants to stay in the No. 1 branch, but as a projectionist, there is a high probability that he will become a prostitute."

"Huang is certain, don't you know what he is? Only those in the First Branch Factory who don't know what to do dare to use him. If it were someone else, just clean the toilet."

A group of people chatted and slapped each other, and then the topic turned to their recent work.

He was so busy that after dinner he went home and went to bed tired, not even touching his wife, and everyone laughed.

But it can also be seen that the steel rolling mill is really busy.

In this era, being busy means being ‘advanced’ and ‘productive’.

backyard.

At the Moon Gate, Qin Jingru's figure walked back quickly.

The pain in my stomach came again, and this time it was stronger than the previous two days.

Of course, what made her more uncomfortable than this pain was the news she heard.

In the first branch factory, things have changed.

Xu Damao hasn't come back for two nights. This kind of thing has happened before. After all, the first branch factory is too far away from the courtyard, so he won't come back if he is late.

But as his belly grew bigger, Xu Damao was also worried that no one would take care of him if something happened at night, so he basically came back every night.

He had never been away from home for such a long time, which made Qin Jingru realize that something big had happened.

When I was wandering around the yard just now, I heard gossip from the people in the yard. Although it may not be true, what they said may not be okay.

Thinking that the man in the family will no longer be able to go out to watch movies, the family will have no extra income and will only rely on Xu Damao's small supply of food. How will they support the two of them in the future?

Also, the child's father can't come out, so how can he make banquets for others?

How to make money to support them?

Two men who were very important to her, two men who cooperated perfectly in her plan and made her life happy, unexpectedly lost their role together.

this…

Qin Jingru only felt that there was a gap in her heart and a fear of her future life.

In the future, I will be alone with my son in this courtyard house without enough food, clothing or money to spend, and will be looked down upon by others.

It's better than Qin Huairu.

But what's the use?

Sitting on the bed, Qin Jingru stroked her belly.

This child came and allowed her to realize her dream and stay in the city.

But it also made her worried about the future.

well.

"Why would this happen to me?"

"Why, my life is so miserable!"

"Why did you find Xu Damao in the first place?"

"It's all her. If it weren't for some fake pregnancy, I would have something better!"

…

The courtyard was full of discussions about the First Branch Factory. In this era of lack of entertainment activities, a big melon can last for several months.

In the front yard, there is also no shortage of gossip.

Only this time, the third aunt who usually likes to gossip the most is hiding at home, as is Yan Fugui, the uncle in the courtyard.

Yan family!

The door was closed tightly, all members sat in the room, and the family meeting was held for a long time.

Yan Fugui stared at the enamel jar in trance, while the third aunt beside him sighed.

Opposite them, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li looked serious and said nothing.

At the end, Yan Jiefang and his two brothers looked at Yan Jiedi, and the three children did not dare to say anything.

"Alas! I didn't expect that such a thing would happen."

Yan Fugui rubbed his temples for a long time and sighed.

I finally made a plan, but Cheng Yaojin showed up halfway, and all the plans came to nothing.

It turned out that Yan Fugui found a "master" for Yan Jiecheng, who was an electrician from the Second Branch Factory.

Seeing that it was about to happen, he was ready to lower his face and beg the Yang family.

But he didn't want to be taken down in this rectification operation. Not only did he lose his job, but it was said that he also had serious personal style problems.

More than 80% of those waiting are eating peanuts.

Now not only is Yan Jiecheng's work unresolved, he may even be implicated.

"Dad, it was you who asked me to learn to be an electrician. Now I'm fine. If I get involved, let alone work, your son and I will have to go in."

Yan Jiecheng complained with a depressed look on his face. Of course, his pale face also showed his inner fear.

After hearing this, Yan Fugui didn't reply, just thinking about it in his mind.

The three aunts on the side were holding rags in their hands and had no intention of cooking. They looked at Yan Fugui and then at Yan Jiecheng, and in the end they didn't know what to say.

Yan Jiefang on the side lowered his head, but there was no worry on his face.

When Yan Fugui arranged work for the boss, he listened clearly.

If it succeeds, Yan Jiecheng will be from the steel rolling mill.

And he also knew that his father had spent all his time on the boss. When it was his turn, how could he have the nerve to beg Yang Xiaotao?

Over the years, due to family relationships, the distance between him and Yang Xiaotao has become farther and farther.

But Wang Xiaohu, who was almost the same before, is getting better and better. Because of the good relationship between his family and Yang Xiaotao, the eldest brother joined the steel rolling mill.

From now on, maybe Wang Xiaohu can also go in.

And what about yourself? Where to go?

Thermos bottle factory? Coal factory? Or are you like Liu Guangfu, who can't even find a job?

After looking at the silent crowd, Yan Jiefang gritted his teeth.

"It's all because of this family! Otherwise, I could have entered the steel rolling mill!"

Yan Fugui and the others did not notice Yan Jiefang's expression, and were still sighing.

"Dad, if I tell you something, will it involve our family?"

"That person is going to eat peanuts. Is it okay?"

Before Yan Fugui could speak, Yan Jiecheng was already extremely anxious, and his words were slightly panicked.

On the side, Yu Li was also clasping her fingers, thinking in her mind, what should she do if something really happened?

You can't sink with this ship.

Fortunately, I don’t have any kids yet.

At this moment, Yu Li felt a little lucky that she could escape without having children.

boom!

"Why panic!"

When Yan Fugui saw Yan Jie in this state, his wife was frightened to the point of losing her sight. He immediately took on the posture of being the master of the house, slapped the table, and shouted coldly.

Everyone in the room was attracted, and Yan Fugui said calmly, "The sky will not fall down."

"I tell you, this calculation requires one step to take and three steps to watch."

"As the old saying goes, if the wind stops the horse and the horse is blocked, how can you know that it is not a blessing? Misfortunes come when blessings rely on them, and blessings come when misfortunes come..."

Yan Fugui dragged them for a while and saw several people frowning. It seemed that they had not studied well. No wonder they could not understand the essence of the calculation.

He sighed immediately and didn't think much about it.

"This means. When making calculations, you must consider multiple aspects."

"If the plan is successful, we still have to see if there are any more plans after this success. Try to make it even better."

"If this plan fails, then we must consider the consequences of failure and calculate how to minimize the losses."

After Yan Fugui finished speaking, he picked up the cool enamel jar on the table and drank slowly.

Not to mention, Yan Fugui's actions made the originally nervous minds of several people relax a lot.

"Dad, please stop dropping your book bag and go to bed quickly. Your palms are sweating from the anxiety."

"Yes, old man, tell me quickly. Listen to this. If someone comes in and takes us away, you don't need to say anything."

Yan Fugui put down the jar and said, "Take it away? Who should you take? Why should you take it away?"

Several people stared at each other.

"Let me ask you, what does that person have to do with our family?"

Yan Jiecheng frowned, "Didn't you mean an acquaintance?"

"Humph, we have so many acquaintances. What do we mean by acquaintances? We have met each other many times. We know each other. If we have familiar faces, we are acquaintances."

"But, didn't you ask him for help? I call him master now."

Yan Jiecheng felt that his father was letting go and wanted to push him out.

"Master? The person who pulls the cart is also called master, and the driver is also called master. Have you formally bowed? Have you offered tea?"

"No, no!"

Yan Fugui continued to speak, and Yan Jiecheng was even more confused now.

Yu Li on the side understood it.

"Dad, are you saying that if we don't admit this, we can't be found?"

Yan Fugui glanced at Yu Li, and then said to Yan Jiecheng dissatisfiedly.

"Look, your wife is not too lazy to do it thoroughly."

Yu Li lowered her head and kicked the unhappy Yan Jiecheng.

"But dad, didn't you say you brought something to ask for help? If this is known, then..."

Yu Li thought of something. As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Fugui laughed, "So, your father and I are planning this, tsk tsk!"

Yan Fugui had the urge to cheer for himself.

Seeing that several people were confused, he immediately smiled and said, "This is just a transaction. You have to pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other!"

"Last time I went there, I brought two kilograms of mountain products. It's not too much to bring this kind of stuff to a friend's house."

"What? Two kilograms of wild stuff? No wonder people don't follow Xinjiao. It turns out that you are really a bitch."

Yan Jiecheng jumped up immediately after hearing this, with a strange expression on his face.