Just as Yan Jiecheng was teaching Yan Bugui and Third Aunt how to behave.
Aunt Yi also started to pack up at home. Although she had let others take away a lot of things this time, there were still some things left behind, such as the pork and fish that Li Baocai had brought. These had to be put away properly.
Their compound was different from other people's houses. After all, there was a stick in the house. Aunt Yi was not willing to let the stick steal her family's New Year's goods.
Speaking of which, Qin Huiru was the same. Many people knew that the stick was dirty, but Qin Huiru acted as if nothing had happened. She really did not know what kind of trouble it would cause if the stick got out of hand.
After locking the pork and fish in the vegetable cellar, Aunt One was relieved. With this lock, even if the stick wanted to steal it, he wouldn't be able to open it. After all, he was only in the fifth grade now. He just didn't know if this lock would be able to stop him when the stick grew up.
After returning to the house, Aunt Yi saw that Yi Xuexi had already opened his book and started reading.
His Yi Xuexi was really too sensible. He didn't have to trouble himself with anything.
After giving Yi Xuexi a piece of milk candy to eat, Aunt Yi began to work on the edge of the Kang. It was almost the New Year. Yi Xuexi and the old lady's new clothes and shoes had been made, but Yi Zhonghai's new shoes had not been made yet. She had to hurry up.
One moment, she would place the awl in the sole of her shoe, and the next moment, she would look at Yi Xuexue, who was reading. The smile on Aunt Yi's lips never stopped.
The night fell quickly in the winter. At four or five in the afternoon, Aunt Yi got up to prepare dinner and sent it to the old lady. Not long after, Yi Zhonghai also returned from the factory. After all, he went to the factory to work overtime. It was almost the new year, and the people in the maintenance class were embarrassed to keep him.
Before they left, the mechanics wanted to drag Yi Zhonghai out for a drink, but Yi Zhonghai refused.
After the people in the maintenance class laughed at Yi Zhonghai for rushing home to see his son, they did not invite him again. Instead, they went to a restaurant together.
When he returned home and opened the door, the first thing Yi Zhonghai saw was Yi Xuexue, who was writing on the dining table. Then, he saw Aunt Yi, who was holding the soles of her shoes on the edge of the Kang. Although he had seen this scene countless times, he still felt happy.
With the virtuous Aunt Yi taking care of the house and the sensible Yi Xuexi taking care of him in his old age, Yi Zhonghai felt that it was worth it no matter how much he suffered outside.
"Dad, you're back."
Hearing the door open, Yi Xuexi raised his head and shouted.
"Yes, I'm back."
Yi Zhonghai habitually rubbed Yi Xuexue's head. The tiredness from a busy day on Yi Zhonghai's body disappeared without a trace along with the call of 'father'.
Yi Zhonghai placed the small packet of milk candy in his arms into the box and took off his coat. He began to sit on the edge of the Kang and watch Yi Xuexi study. He also whispered to Aunt Yi about things.
"When I was working with the mechanic class today, I went to Workshop 5 to take a look. The machines there were not good, so I asked Old Qian to take a look at the machines in Workshop 5. I'll go help tomorrow and try to repair two more machines in Workshop 5.”
Chen Nuanjin would be the workshop director of Workshop 5 after the New Year. By then, Chen Nuanjin would be in charge of the production of Workshop 5. Therefore, Yi Zhonghai took advantage of his free time today to specially go to Workshop 5 to take a look.
Of course, the result was not good. There were more than 80 lathes in Workshop 5, and 30 of them could not be used. Even if they could be used, more than 10 of them would break down immediately. After seeing that so many machines had problems, Yi Zhonghai asked Squad Leader Qian of the mechanical repair class to busy himself with Workshop 5.
According to the plan, the machines in Workshop 4 were the main ones to be repaired today. However, Yi Zhonghai had asked for two people from the maintenance team to follow him to Workshop 5 to repair the machines.
"Yes, we have to repair two more. When Nuan Jin becomes the director, he can immediately increase the production. At that time, his position as the workshop director will be stable.”
Aunt Yi nodded in agreement.
With Aunt Yi's worldly wisdom, she knew that given Chen Nuanjin's age, many people in the rolling mill could not stand Chen Nuanjin becoming a workshop director so early. However, as long as Chen Nuanjin could increase production, everyone would be convinced.
Of course, this was only because Chen Nuanjin was the workshop director of Workshop 5. When Old Deng was in Workshop 5, Yi Zhonghai would not be idle and care about Workshop 5's matters.
"Oh right, today, Xie Cheng and his wife came to our house. The three members of the Nuan Jin and Yi families, Bao Cai, and Jia Cai are also here.”
Aunt Yi began to talk to Yi Zhonghai about what happened during the day. Their house had not been so lively for a long time. Even if Yi Zhonghai was not around, Yi Zhonghai still wanted to know about these things.
"Bao Cai is also here. It seems that he has discussed it with Nuan Jin.”
Yi Zhonghai was most concerned about his two apprentices. They were able to come together today, which meant that they had discussed it beforehand. It could be said that their relationship, which had been strained because of the competition for the position of deputy director, had completely eased.
"I guessed so too. Moreover, during dinner, Xie Cheng even suggested that his sister-in-law, Yu Haitang, be used to protect Cai.”
Matchmaking Li Baocai and Yu Haitang was such a big matter, how could Aunt Yi not notice?
"This matter is handled well. Bao Cai is not young anymore, and he is now an associate chief physician. It's time to find someone to watch over him.”
Yi Zhonghai naturally agreed to this.
Even though he worked in the rolling mill, he had seen Yu Haitang a few times. Naturally, he knew that Yu Haitang was good-looking. In addition, the job of a factory broadcaster was also prestigious, so he had long planned to find an opportunity to talk to Li Baocai. Now that his brother-in-law, Yan Jiecheng, had suggested it, it was more suitable than him.
Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but look outside.
Speaking of which, he had mentioned his partner to Silly Zhu a few times before, but he had blown it all away without exception. Although Qin Huairu had contributed to this, Silly Zhu was also involved.
Since he had already met the lady, he naturally had to keep a distance from Qin Huiru. However, Silly Zhu was the one who was close to Qin Huiru. When he was talking to the lady, Qin Huiru barged in directly. How could the lady not let her imagination run wild? Furthermore, Silly Zhu had high requirements. He wanted to be good-looking and had a city residence. In the end, the lady did not like him.
After being delayed for so many years, it would be even more troublesome if Silly Zhu wanted to find him again. He had a bad reputation as a thief and a criminal record in the detention center. Moreover, his job was to sweep the floor. Who would like him?
Compared to Silly Zhu, Li Baocai was much smarter. Previously, he was still thinking about Liu Lan in the canteen, but after knowing that Liu Lan was impossible, he immediately agreed to date Yu Haitang. If it was Silly Zhu, he probably couldn't help but secretly tease Liu Lan.
Retracting his gaze, Yi Zhonghai did not think about the matter of Shazhu. Anyway, he had Yi Xuexi as his biological son and did not expect Shazhu to support him in his old age. What was there for him to think about for Shazhu?
" By the way, when the armour came today, he said that Yu Shui was sick today. He also said that Yu Shui has been having a bad day these past few days. I remember that Yu Shui's mother was very young when she passed away. Do you think this Yu Shui will…"
Aunt Yi's face was filled with worry.
Although it wasn't good to think about these things during the New Year, she couldn't help but think about the worst. After all, He Yushui and Shazhu's biological mother died too young. If she hadn't left early, He Daqing might not have gone to protect the city.
She now treated He Yushui as her own daughter. She didn't want to see He Yushui end up like her mother, getting into trouble at such a young age.
"What are you talking about? How can Rainy be the same as her mother? What was her mother like back then? What is Rainy like now? Besides, when Rainy entered the cotton mill, she had a special physical examination. It's definitely not a big deal. However, you should always think of the worst. When you see Rainy, tell her to go to the hospital as soon as possible.”
Yi Zhonghai did not want to believe it either. However, thinking about how obedient He Yushui was, he still felt that he should let He Yushui go to the hospital to have a look.
These words were only suitable for them to say. If it were anyone else, they would probably not be willing to tell He Yushui.
Aunt Yi also nodded. She would go to the hospital if she could. It wouldn't cost much anyway.
"By the way, these children have already agreed that Jia Cai and Bao Cai will come to see you on the second day of the second lunar month. Although Jie Cheng and his wife are going to the Yu family for lunch, they also plan to come over in the afternoon and bring Yu Haitang over for Bao Cai to see.”
This was the real big deal. Previously, Li Baocai would only come twice during the New Year, but he would usually come with Chen Nuanjin after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. He had never come on the second day of the Lunar New Year. With Liu Jiacai and He Yushui, many people would come to their house on the second day of the Lunar New Year. The New Year was different from the previous year. It would not be possible if Yi Zhonghai was not around.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely be at home during the second year of junior high school.”
Yi Zhonghai promised that they would be done with the equipment maintenance in two or three days. He would be able to take his annual leave then. He would be back to work on the seventh day of the new year.
Moreover, after thinking about it for a while, he knew that he had been used by Li Baocai.
According to the rules, the second day of the new year was the time when Li Baocai's parents would go to his grandmother's house. However, because Li Baocai's uncle had to accompany his aunt back to her mother's house, Li Baocai would definitely not be willing to go on the second day of the new year. Now that he had joined the work team, he definitely had some work matters to discuss with his uncle. If Li Baocai went back on the second day of the new year, he would definitely not be able to see his uncle.
That was why Li Baocai wanted to come to his place. He was Li Baocai's master, and he was here to see Yu Haitang, so no one would say anything. When the time came, he would be able to visit his grandparents on the third or fifth day of the new year. His uncle would definitely be at home.
Although Yi Zhonghai knew that, he did not say anything. After all, Li Baocai was here to see him. He could not possibly kick him out.
"By the way, I thought about it this afternoon. Do you think we should bring Old Madam to our house for the New Year? It'll be lively too, so that Old Madam won't be sad at home alone.”
After talking about what happened during the day, Aunt Yi started talking about the old lady again.
In any case, their family did not lack food for the old lady. In addition, the old lady was gradually less biased towards Silly Zhu, so Aunt Yi felt that she had to express her gratitude.
"That's a good idea. I think we'll do as you say. I'll talk to the old lady about this when I'm free.”
With the certificate written by the old lady, Yi Zhonghai did not pursue the old lady's secret plans.
Anyway, with that certificate, even if the old lady was biased towards Silly Zhu, the room she was staying in now was easy to learn.
Yi Xuexi had finished his homework for the day. Yi Zhonghai wanted to take a look out of habit, but he immediately realized that Yi Xuexi was not doing the homework for the first year, but all kinds of English words. As for the winter vacation homework, Yi Xuexi had already finished it during the first two days of the holiday.
Yi Zhonghai was able to tell right from wrong in his first grade homework, but English was a little too difficult for him. He did not even know the meaning of the most basic words, let alone grammar, let alone tell right from wrong.
Fortunately, Yi Zhonghai was satisfied as long as he read what Yi Xuexue wrote.
Although Yi Zhonghai did not know what Yi Xuexi's words meant, he could at least tell that Yi Xuexi's recent vocabulary was good enough. Even the English that he did not know the meaning of could be written so well by Yi Xuexi. It could only be said that Yi Xuexi was born to learn.
Compared to the beginning of the first two days, Yi Xuexue's handwriting wasn't very good at that time, and there were many traces of blackening. But now, not only were the words written beautifully, but there weren't many redactions. Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but nod.
It had only been two days and he had already improved so much. He really did not know what Yi Xuexue's vocabulary would look like after the winter vacation.
After reading Yi Xuexi's handwriting, Yi Zhonghai gave a beautiful evaluation in his heart. If he was not afraid that Yi Xuexi would be proud, he would have praised Yi Xuexi's handwriting in front of him.
After he finished reading the homework, Yi Xuexi asked if Yi Zhonghai could buy more for him when he was free. He was almost done with his homework.
Ever since he started practicing English, Yi Xuexue had been using his workbooks much faster than before. Even if he used up the front and back, the few workbooks at home were almost used up.
Yi Zhonghai was of course in favor of this kind of learning. He immediately said that he would definitely buy more than ten exercise books for Yi Xuexi when he came back tomorrow.
After Yi Xuexi finished cleaning up the table, Aunt Yi also served the food. The family of three went to rest after eating.
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