Yi Zhong Hai walked towards the backyard and happened to meet Xu Da Mao, who was carrying a large bag and small bag and walking into Luo's house.
Yi Zhong Hai frowned. In the past, he had never paid attention to this Luo Xiao Qing.
After all, she had no ability, and he could make her life go from heaven to hell with a single word.
Initially, when Jia Dong Xu had his eye on Qin Huai Ru and wanted to steal her away, Yi Zhong Hai had just uttered a word, and the matter was settled.
However, Luo Xiao Qing's actions in the past few days had given Yi Zhong Hai a sense of crisis.
It seemed like she was slipping away from his control.
How could this be?
Yi Zhong Hai's retirement plan required him to control the entire courtyard.
Today's courtyard meeting must make Luo Xiao Qing submit to him, the First Elder.
Xu Da Mao walked into Luo Xiao Qing's house with his things. He had even considered that Luo Xiao Qing had been seriously ill for the past few years.
Her family had no food, so he brought enough meat, vegetables, grains, and a bottle of top-grade Fenjiu liquor.
This Fenjiu was obtained by Xu Fu Gui when he went to show movies for the leaders.
It had been kept at home, and they had been reluctant to drink it. Xu Da Mao had brought it here.
But as soon as he arrived at Luo's house, he saw a large plate of chicken, spicy rabbit, and a bowl of red braised pork on the table.
This standard of living, even the big leaders wouldn't dare to indulge like this during the New Year.
"Luo Xiao Qing, are you living the high life now?"
Luo Xiao Qing: "Da Mao, I had good luck hunting today, and got a lot of game.
I sold it to the neighborhood office and earned a few hundred yuan.
These wild chickens and rabbits were all caught by me."
"Wow, what about the bicycle?"
Luo Hui Zhen had just bought a bicycle and was worried about it getting scratched or bumped outside, so she pushed it directly into the house.
After all, Luo's house had enough space.
Luo Xiao Qing: "One for me, and one for my mother!"
Xu Da Mao got up and was about to check out the bicycle, but then he saw the sewing machine and the radio next to it.
"You're doing well, buddy. You've got the four major pieces!
Come on, let's have a few more drinks today!"
"Okay!"
Xu Da Mao and Luo Xiao Qing had a good time eating and chatting.
During the meal, Luo Xiao Qing rolled up her sleeves and served Xu Da Mao some food.
Seeing the half-steel watch on Luo Xiao Qing's wrist.
Xu Da Mao's eyes widened: "Buddy, I, Xu Da Mao, have never admired anyone.
Now, in this courtyard, the person I admire the most is you!
What's with Sha Zhu, a cook who won't starve to death during a famine? He's your little brother in front of you, Luo Xiao Qing!
What's with those eight-level officials, my dad's a projectionist? No match, they're all your little brothers!
As for the First Elder, forget it... "
Watching Xu Da Mao drink more and more, he was completely drunk.
Luo Xiao Qing was helpless.
He hadn't even eaten much of the food, but he was already drunk!
However, Duo Duo and Guo Guo were eating happily. They listened to Xu Da Mao's bragging with great interest.
As soon as they finished eating, there was a knock on the door outside: "Xiao Qing, are you home? There's a courtyard meeting, and everyone in the family is required to attend!"
Luo Hui Zhen: "Xiao Qing, I'll go. This meeting is probably aimed at you."
Luo Xiao Qing: "Mom, if it's fate, it can't be avoided. Let's just go and listen!"
"Okay!"
Luo Xiao Qing directly picked up Duo Duo and Guo Guo and walked out of the backyard.
Xu Da Mao staggered behind.
Soon, they arrived at the front yard where the courtyard meeting was being held. The three elders sat at a four-cornered table.
Yi Zhong Hai sat in the middle, with the Second Elder Liu Hai Zhong on his left and the Third Elder Yan Bu Gui on his right.
The neighbors of the courtyard sat together. When Luo Xiao Qing arrived, only two stools in the middle remained.
Xu Da Mao said in a low voice: "Xiao Qing, something's wrong. This setup, it's aimed at you."
Yi Zhong Hai: "Recently, our courtyard has been having a hard time, and food is getting scarcer.
There are no odd jobs from the neighborhood office anymore, Jia family only has Dong Xu earning money, and Huai Ru is about to give birth soon.
It's freezing cold, and they can't even afford a hot soup at home.
So, I was thinking, can our neighbors lend a helping hand? Of course, those who are struggling don't need to help.
Those who are well-off, those who can afford to eat meat every day, shouldn't they help Jia family?
I'll set an example first. As the First Elder, my salary is high, so I'll donate ten yuan to Jia family!"
Liu Hai Zhong reluctantly took out five yuan: "I'll donate five yuan!"
Yan Bu Gui said without hesitation: "I'll donate five yuan too!"
"Huh?"
Luo Hui Zhen was puzzled, "The Third Elder is the most stingy, what's he playing at?"
Luo Xiao Qing: "Mom, don't you see? Yi Zhong Hai wants to force us to donate to Jia family.
But Yan Bu Gui is so clever, how could he not see through it?
Yi Zhong Hai wants to save face, so he gave the money to Yan Bu Gui, and let Yan Bu Gui donate it! In this way, Yan Bu Gui won't lose anything and will still have a good reputation. Of course, he's happy."
Xu Da Mao was shocked: "They're doing this? I was thinking of donating five yuan to Jia Dong Xu!"
Luo Xiao Qing saw Xu Da Mao staring intently at Qin Huai Ru, and secretly sighed. You think you're donating to Jia Dong Xu?
She couldn't bear to expose him.
Sha Zhu originally wanted to donate two yuan. He now works as a helper cook in the rolling mill, and his salary is not high, and he has a sister to support.
Yi Zhong Hai whispered to Sha Zhu: "Zhuzi, you can't be too selfish. Huai Ru is about to give birth now.
This is the top priority for our courtyard. The First Elder knows that among the younger generation, you are the most promising!"
He Yu Zhu, from a young age, his mother passed away early, and he grew up being beaten and scolded by He Da Qing. Later, He Da Qing abandoned him and ran away with a widow.
When did he ever feel recognized by an elder?
Yi Zhong Hai's words, "Among the younger generation, you are the most promising!"
Directly ignited He Yu Zhu's heroism: "I'll donate..."
Before Sha Zhu could finish, Qin Huai Ru looked at Sha Zhu with tears in her eyes.
Sha Zhu took out the five yuan he had originally intended to donate, and then took out another five yuan: "I'll donate ten yuan! My entire month's salary, for Qin Jie!"
"Good, all the young people in our courtyard should learn from Zhuzi."
Xu Fu Gui gritted his teeth: "My family will donate five yuan!"
Yi Zhong Hai nodded in satisfaction, watching the donations being collected, Jia Zhang Shi's face beamed with joy.
Qin Huai Ru was even more excited.
"Luo Xiao Qing, I heard you have two bicycles, your conditions are much better than Xu Da Mao and Sha Zhu's family.
I'll give you a number, how about you donate?"