pjbooks Chapter 74 Morality is a tool used to restrain others!
Chapter 74 Morality is a tool used to restrain others!
After making those harsh words, Jia Dongxu turned around and said, "Master, don't worry about the gossip, just go and check."
Yi Zhonghai, his face dark, said, "I understand."
Xu Damao quickly said, "Let us know when there are results. We're all very concerned."
The others chimed in, saying that having lived in the same courtyard for so many years, everyone got along like family, and they cared about the old man's health no less than the old woman did.
What does Yi Zhonghai mean by "I'm very concerned"? I think you all just want to see me make a fool of myself! He's cursing under his breath, but he still has to say thank you for your concern and that he's very touched.
Zhang Chengfei chuckled to himself. He knew, of course, that Lao Yi's words were just an excuse and he wouldn't actually investigate. However, once the seeds of doubt were sown in everyone's minds, everything that followed would be out of Yi Zhonghai's control.
The residents in the courtyard were all very excited when they heard that Yi Zhonghai was actually going to get checked out.
They pulled him aside to introduce him to hospitals and doctors they knew, and some even said they had relatives who were witch doctors in western Hunan and could help.
Looking at Yi Zhonghai's face, which was as black as ink, Zhang Chengfei smiled at the people in the courtyard, his face full of satisfaction: "I have long heard that people in Beijing value relationships, and seeing it today, I can confirm it is true."
Seeing everyone so concerned about this old man, I think this is what it means to have a warm and loving courtyard.
"A warm atmosphere fills the courtyard, well said! Our courtyard is just that warm and welcoming." Sha Zhu suddenly patted Zhang Chengfei on the shoulder, "It still comes down to cultured people, they can speak with such eloquence."
Zhang Chengfei pushed his hand away, thinking that the matter of learning martial arts should be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
The adults in the courtyard all gathered around Yi Zhonghai, watching and laughing—or rather, showing concern for Old Yi.
The children weren't interested in the childless family; they just gathered together and stared blankly.
Although Zhang Chengfei had already obtained a massive amount of negative emotions from Lao Yi, he was still not satisfied.
He beckoned to Banggeng, and when he came over, he took out six candies: "Three for you, and three for your sister."
Banggeng took the candy, bowed and said thank you, Great-Grandpa, then turned and ran into the group of children.
The brother and sister stood in the middle of the children, covered in candy, their cheeks bulging out with little bumps.
"Little Dang, is the candy delicious?" Yan Jiekuang leaned closer.
"Of course it's delicious! It's sweet!"
"Then, then you..."
Before Yan Jiekuang could say anything, Banggeng interrupted, "Yan Jiekuang, if you want candy, ask your parents to buy it for you. Asking people for things is rude! It shows a lack of manners!"
Yan Jiekuang: "..." Clearly, you were the most shameless person in this courtyard who always asked people for things, okay?
No, how dare you say such a thing?
In these days of scarcity, few people are shameless enough to beg for food. Even children playing at someone else's house will turn away as soon as they see the host eating.
In the entire courtyard, only Zhang Erya would send Banggeng to the door at mealtimes to beg for food...
Of course, this phenomenon disappeared after he appeared. Thinking of this, Zhang Chengfei couldn't help but sigh that his radical transformation of Er Ya was practically like feeding a tiger with his own body.
On second thought, Bang Geng understands all the principles, but he only uses morality to restrain others, never to control himself.
Wow! These values are amazing! They're definitely capable of handling important tasks.
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After breakfast, Zhang Chengfei was about to push his bicycle to work when he saw Sha Zhu approach him.
"Dafei, aren't you tired from riding your bike every day?" Shazhu blinked, feigning concern.
Zhang Chengfei was about to say, "Don't be so disgusting, just say what you want to say," when he saw Xu Damao pushing a bicycle loaded with projection equipment past him.
He immediately had a flash of inspiration and patted the bike seat: "What? You want to ride my bike?"
Sha Zhu rubbed his hands and chuckled, "That grandson Xu Damao is already riding his bike to work, I can't fall behind him, can I?"
"Hey, how about I give you a ride on my bike? That way you can save some energy, okay?"
"Sure, why not?" Zhang Chengfei agreed without hesitation.
Winter has arrived, and the morning wind in Beijing feels like knives on your face and hands.
Letting Sha Zhu ride the bike would not only allow him to rest, but he could also put his hands in his pockets to keep warm—how great is that? These days, hiring a driver is awesome!
Sha Zhu successfully got the car and excitedly sniffed.
He was strong and caught up with Xu Damao in no time on his bike, then showed off: "It's just a beat-up bike, what's there to brag about? See, Grandpa has a bike too!"
Xu Damao scoffed, "Using Dafei's car to intimidate others?"
Sha Zhu retorted, "Aren't you just acting all high and mighty using the company car? Do all the young women and wives in the commune know your car belongs to the government?"
The two rode their bicycles side by side, heading straight for the steel rolling mill.
When they arrived at the factory gate, the gatekeeper, Uncle Qin, waved to Zhang Chengfei.
Zhang Chengfei jumped out of the car and told Sha Zhu to lock it properly: "Make sure to lock it in the carport. The weather is bad today; it might snow."
Sha Zhu, riding his bike, replied from afar, "Don't worry!"
After receiving his reply, Zhang Chengfei looked at Grandpa Qin and asked him what he wanted to see him about.
Grandpa Qin handed Zhang Chengfei a large cigarette, watched him light it, put it in his mouth, and then asked, "Zhang Technician, is Zhang Erya from the electric kettle workshop at the machinery factory related to you?"
Zhang Chengfei nodded: "My niece."
Grandpa Qin added, "Her personality isn't very likable. She was annoying a few years ago, and it's even worse now."
Zhang Chengfei raised an eyebrow: "Grandpa, you knew my chubby niece before?"
Grandpa Qin nodded and told him that a few years ago, when Old Jia died in a work-related accident, Zhang Erya came to the factory to cause trouble.
"She felt the factory's compensation was unreasonable, so she went to the factory gate and made a scene, threatening to hang herself. The deputy factory director, Li, handled the matter at the time, and he said to handle it officially."
At this point, Grandpa Qin's eyes changed: "Your fat niece is really ruthless! When she heard that Deputy Factory Director Li wouldn't compromise, she just took out her belt and hung sausages at the factory gate..."
Wow! Zhang Chengfei, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, was stunned.
"At first, everyone thought she was faking it, but after hanging there for a while, her eyes bulged out, her eyes rolled back, her tongue lolled out, and she started convulsing all over..."
Zhang Chengfei was so shocked he didn't know what to say for a moment: "Then, then in the end... how did she get down?"
"Deputy Factory Director Li was terrified and called for help. I was the one who carried her down..." Grandpa Qin's tone was a little strange when he mentioned carrying her down.
Zhang Chengfei understood, but assumed that Grandpa Qin was frightened. To be honest, he would also be afraid if he were in that situation and had to hold someone who was sticking out their tongue, rolling their eyes, and convulsing.
Of course, other scenarios are a different story...
Recalling the past, Grandpa Qin chimed in, "It's been years since I last saw Zhang Erya, and she's gotten quite a bit fatter."
Seeing that he was getting off-topic, Zhang Chengfei grew a little impatient: "Uncle Qin, is this all you wanted to talk to me about? If there's nothing important, I'm leaving."
Grandpa Qin grabbed him and said, "No, I have something else to talk to you about."