The old man in the outer courtyard is a conscientious person. He rarely interacts with the residents of the courtyard. After the wall was built, he never set foot in the courtyard.
He knew that the Siheyuan was a place of right and wrong, and originally did not want to get involved in the affairs of the Siheyuan, but who was Yi Zhonghai? He was someone who could make the dead seem alive. With just a few words, he made the old man from the outer courtyard realize that if he did not participate in the affairs of the courtyard, he would be out of touch with the masses and not active.
Honest people have always been timid and afraid of getting into trouble, so after being labeled so harshly, the old man from the outer courtyard could only agree to attend the conference.
As Yi Zhonghai predicted, people like the old man from the outer courtyard who did not want to get involved in the matter could only support his decision at the conference.
After understanding the ins and outs of the matter, Yi Zhonghai realized that he had shot himself in the foot, but now he was riding a tiger with difficulty.
After all, Xu Damao's statement is reasonable. If Wang Weidong is not allowed to participate in the meeting, the residents will scold him for being unfair.
Yi Zhonghai's character in the courtyard may even collapse because of this, which is something he absolutely cannot accept.
Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and forced out a smile: "Ah, I forgot. Since Director Liu lives in the outer courtyard, he is indeed qualified to participate in the conference."
Wang Weidong smiled dullly and said: "Master, you are old and have a bad memory. It is normal. I will forgive you this time!"
"You..." Yi Zhonghai was so angry that his face turned red and his neck thickened.
Wang Weidong ignored him, turned around and walked to the crowd. He glanced around the crowd with sharp eyes and said loudly: "Maybe some people already know me, maybe some people don't know me yet. I am Liu Hongchang who lives in the outer courtyard." , from Ningzhou Orchid TV Factory, we will all be neighbors from now on, and we need to take more care of each other."
Although there were people in the crowd who did not know Wang Weidong, they had heard of the name of Lanhua TV Factory.
"It turns out that he is the director of Orchid TV Factory. He is a bit too young!"
"Hey, despite her young age, she just won the title of National Outstanding Factory Director, and the superiors even personally awarded her a certificate!"
"I'm so envious. I can be the factory director anytime."
"Ha, Wang Shitou, it's impossible for you in this life! You should just swing your sledgehammer honestly!"
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The residents all feel honored to be neighbors with Wang Weidong. It’s no wonder that Orchid TVs are now selling well at home and abroad, earning millions of dollars in foreign exchange every year. Wang Weidong’s name has appeared on TV sets and newspapers several times. He has become a household name in the capital.
The discussion gradually disappeared, and Wang Weidong continued: "I originally didn't plan to attend today's meeting, but I can't come if I don't come! Just yesterday, I personally went to the power supply station to talk to the comrades at the power supply station. Our courtyard is facing difficulties in using electricity. In view of the current shortage of equipment, the comrades from the power supply station agreed to install a transformer for our courtyard.
The equipment is already in place, and the comrades from the power supply station will be able to pull over the transformer immediately. Who would have thought that this matter was vetoed by the senior man of our compound.
Do you think what I did is appropriate? "
"Inappropriate! Inappropriate!" The residents originally had doubts about Xu Damao, but now after hearing Wang Weidong's words, they no longer have any doubts in their hearts.
Although there are very few transformers in this era, Wang Weidong is the director of a large factory. If he comes forward in person, the power supply station must give him face.
Then, it is a certainty that Yizhonghai will not allow the installation of transformers!
Auntie Zhou rushed out and pointed at Yi Zhonghai's nose and said, "Master, you don't know what's going on in our compound. Take my family as an example. Two incandescent light bulbs were worn out last month because of insufficient voltage. Stable. We get 3 cents for each light bulb and 1 industrial coupon. These money are converted into corn noodles, which is enough for our family to eat for several days. Now Factory Director Liu is using his connections to install transformers in our compound, but you are Stop me, are you afraid that Factory Director Liu will threaten your status as the first uncle?"
It has to be said that the residents of the courtyard are all well aware of Yi Zhonghai's little plan. It is just because Yi Zhonghai did not threaten their interests and they turned a blind eye to what Yi Zhonghai did in order not to hurt their harmony.
But now Yi Zhonghai dares to let their light bulbs break and make them spend an extra thirty cents and an industrial coupon every month. I'm sorry, even if you are the king of heaven, you can't do it!
When other residents saw that someone was helping them, they all gathered around Yi Zhonghai and scolded him.
"Hey, Lao Yi, you are being unkind. You are an eighth-level worker and earn ninety-nine yuan a month. You don't care about such a small amount of money. But we only earn twenty or thirty yuan a month. It's not like You also don’t have a son to support, and you have seven or eight children at home. That money is very important to us. How could you deliberately cheat us!"
Yi Zhonghai blushed at being scolded, but he had no way to argue. After all, he was the one who was unreasonable.
At the same time, he hated Wang Weidong in his heart.
When he was approached by the power supply station about the transformer, he did not say that the transformer was for Wang Weidong, so Yi Zhonghai refused without hesitation.
If he knew that Wang Weidong was still standing behind him, even if he gave Yi Zhonghai seven or eight courages, he would not dare to refuse rashly.
Are you kidding me? Wang Weidong is now the director of a big factory!
Seeing that the residents were getting angry, Xu Damao knew it was time to come up with his plan.
He said loudly: "I think Yi Zhonghai's selfishness and disregard for the overall situation in this incident shows that he is no longer suitable to be the first master of our courtyard. Now I propose to remove Yi Zhonghai from his position as the first master of the courtyard." , please raise your hands if you agree!”
After saying that, Xu Damao raised his hand without hesitation. His heart was full of expectations. As long as Yi Zhonghai was kicked out, there would be one less steward in the courtyard. Xu Damao, as the main person who pushed Yi Zhonghai out of office, would definitely be able to win. With the support of the residents, he became the new steward.
But to Xu Damao's expectation, after he raised his hand, no one followed him.
Xu Damao turned his head and looked at Liu Haizhong in disbelief. Before coming just now, although Xu Damao didn't say it clearly, he vaguely revealed his thoughts to Liu Haizhong. As long as Liu Haizhong supports him, he will listen to Liu Haizhong on everything after he becomes the boss.
For Liu Haizhong, this kind of thing is a sure profit, so why wouldn't he support it?
When Xu Damao's eyes came into contact with his bangs, he felt a little weak and lowered his head without saying a word.
Although he hoped to oust Yi Zhonghai and let him, the second uncle, manage the courtyard, he would never believe that Yi Zhonghai would be defeated by this trivial matter. That was Yi Zhonghai!
Liu Haizhong had taken action against Yi Zhonghai before. At that time, he had the right time, place, and people, but he could not drive Yi Zhonghai away.
Can Yi Zhonghai be kicked out just by using Xu Damao's few words to arouse the anger of the residents? That's too small a view of Yi Zhonghai, and too high a view of the residents in the compound.
Liu Haizhong has lived in the compound for decades and has a clear understanding of the virtues of the residents in the compound. They are a group of short-sighted people.
Sure enough, the residents looked at each other for a while and lowered their heads. No one responded to Xu Damao's call.
To them, Yi Zhonghai has been the great master of Siheyuan for many years. They know everything about him. Although Yi Zhonghai has made mistakes, as long as he corrects himself, he will still be their good master. What if they are replaced by a more unreliable one?
Besides, Yi Zhonghai also has the support of the neighborhood office.
The houses of the residents in the courtyard are not their own, but are rented by the factory. The street office has the power to evict people. If Yi Zhonghai is offended, it will be troublesome if he is evicted.
Nowadays, there are more and more people in the capital, but the number of houses is very limited. There are many new arrivals in the capital, and their whole families have to squeeze into one room. In comparison, the living conditions of the residents in the courtyard are very limited. The environment is pretty good. Of course everyone cherishes this place.
Since Yan Bugui came to the Intermediate Court, he felt that the atmosphere of today's meeting was not right, and he kept hiding in the crowd without saying a word.
He has only been thinking about making money these years, so naturally he is not interested in the proposal to replace the first master of the courtyard. If he changes the first master, he will have to vote again and invite comrades from the street office to supervise. Everything will be delayed. A lot of time.
During those times, he would go fishing, pick up scraps, and earn more money. Wouldn’t that be nice?
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Of course Wang Weidong would not stand up and speak at this time. He wished he could see Xu Damao and Yi Zhong biting the sea dog!
The middle courtyard fell into silence for a while. The breeze blew, and the leaves of the old camphor tree rustled, shaking off spots of light all over the ground.
Yi Zhonghai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xu Damao's proposal did not receive a response from the residents.
Xu Damao's sudden attack really caught him off guard. If Xu Damao's appeal hadn't been too weak, he would have been in big trouble at this time.
Xu Damao was sprayed with blood in his heart, but Yi Zhonghai's expression did not change. He turned around and smiled warmly at Xu Damao: "Comrade Damao, it is indeed my work mistake this time. I did not understand the situation clearly and made a rash decision." I decided, it was my mistake!
However, when people make mistakes, they must be given a chance to correct themselves!
You are so impatient to remove me, are you very interested in my position as a great master? "
This sentence directly touched Xu Damao's mind. He wanted to be a great man, even in his wildest dreams! But how can you admit such a thing!
Xu Damao could only sneer twice: "Look at what the first uncle said, how can I, Xu Damao, be qualified to be the first uncle? It is up to you old comrades to make the final decision on matters in the courtyard."
Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai sneered in his heart, things have reached this point, and you, Xu Damao, still dare to make a fuss. It seems that if I don't give you any color, you really don't know how powerful I am.
Yi Zhonghai said with a straight face: "Xu Damao, I have received responses from many residents. Your home has been very noisy recently. Have you and Qin Jingru started fighting again? I can tell you that our compound is a civilized compound. You two often quarrel, which affects the image of our compound. I think I still have to make a suggestion to the street office to move you out of the courtyard."
Hearing that he was being kicked out of the courtyard, Xu Damao suddenly became anxious: "Hey, who is talking behind my back? Jingru and I are getting along well recently!"
"Who?" Yi Zhonghai turned his head and gave Qin Huairu a look in the crowd.
Qin Huairu nodded knowingly and walked out with her hips twisted: "Xu Damao, you hit Qin Jingru, but I saw it with my own eyes. Do you still want to admit it?"
Qin Huairu is now Yi Zhonghai's goddaughter, and Xu Damao's sudden attack just now shocked her.
If Yi Zhonghai is kicked out of the position of first master, it will be more troublesome for her goddaughter to take advantage of the residents in the future.
Naturally, she gritted her teeth with hatred towards Xu Damao.
"Poor my sister Jingru, you cheated me into getting a young girl, but you didn't cherish her properly. You are still not a human being! I feel ashamed to be a neighbor with a person like you. I feel If you are right, you should be kicked out of the courtyard."
Xu Damao was furious when he heard this, his eyes were as wide as copper bells, and he stared at Qin Huairu: "Qin Huairu, you have the nerve to accuse me. If you hadn't given Qin Jingru a trick and issued a fake pregnancy certificate for her, Can I marry her?"
Qin Huairu slapped her thigh violently and cried: "You and Qin Jingru have known each other for so long and you still don't have a child. Aren't I worried for you? Anyway, as a man, it is wrong for you to hit a woman. Master, you will do it tomorrow Go to the subdistrict office and ask the comrades from the subdistrict office to talk to Xu Damao."
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The two quarreled in front of everyone. Xu Damao was usually very articulate, but he was definitely no match for Qin Huairu. He was defeated with just two simple sentences.
Xu Damao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot at this time. He knew that the reason why Qin Huairu stood up to accuse him was to benefit from Yi Zhonghai and wanted to drive him out of the courtyard.
After Qin Huairu finished counting his crimes, it was time for Yi Zhonghai to come forward, and then everything would be over.
Instead of becoming a steward, he was about to be kicked out of the courtyard.
what can we do about it!
At this moment, Wang Weidong stood up and interrupted Qin Huairu: "Comrade Qin Huairu, Comrade Yi Zhonghai, we are gathered here today to discuss whether to install a transformer and Xu Damao's family. I believe that Xu Damao will personally Once it’s settled, let’s not get involved any further. Now that everyone is waiting to go home and cook, why don’t we settle the transformer issue first?”
Yi Zhonghai did not expect Wang Weidong to come forward for Qin Huairu, but he had to give Wang Weidong this face. Although he was an eighth-level worker, Wang Weidong was the factory director, and he was the kind of factory director who had won great honors.
Liu Haizhong didn't want to see Xu Damao being kicked out, so he quickly echoed: "Yes, Lao Yi, Comrade Liu Hongchang's words make sense. I think so, Comrade Liu Hongchang has a good relationship with the power supply station, so he will be solely responsible for the transformer." Installation work.”
Yi Zhonghai knew Liu Haizhong didn't want him to take power, but he could only nod in agreement.
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