Yan Bugui's family was eating at the table when Yan Jiecheng looked at the plate of stir-fried vegetables and meat in front of Yan Bugui, his mouth watering.
Yan Bugui was particularly happy today. He made an exception and took out his own water mixed with wine. He also asked his wife to make a plate of stir-fried vegetables and meat. He ate and drank by himself.
There's a saying that people are in high spirits when they have good news. He had just seen off Director Wang from the neighborhood committee and felt that he would soon be able to take control of the compound.
Yan Bugui laughed as he drank. "People, things really do change every 30 years. I never thought I'd be in this situation. Once I've got power in the compound, I'll have some good days ahead."
The three older women joked, "Don't be so sure of yourself. Director Wang hasn't even announced it yet. You're already eating and drinking. Just wait and see what you'll do if it's not him!"
Yan Bugui glanced at the three aunts, his expression changed, and he spoke seriously.
"What are you saying? Aren't you spoiling my fun? It's already a done deal."
The couple couldn't help but laugh, and Yan Jiecheng could only smile along and watch his father eat and drink with longing eyes.
Yan Bugui spent his entire life calculating how even his children had to pay for their meals at his place. If Yan Jiecheng wanted to drink alcohol or eat, he had to pay extra.
Seeing Yan Bugui so happy, the three aunties watched as their own sons drooled with envy.
"Old man, how about letting your son have a drink with you?"
Yan Bugui savored the wine in his glass with great relish, drinking with great pleasure. He made an exception and nodded in agreement.
On the Yan family side, the father and son were drinking together, chatting and laughing.
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai's room was filled with gloom and despair.
Yi Zhonghai is now starting to regret his actions, and he regrets them even more after hearing his wife reimburse him for the expenses.
Fortunately, Ding Yifei kept his word and released him. He wasn't given any real punishment, and he kept his job, only losing his status as the courtyard house manager.
Yi Zhonghai never expected things to turn out this way.
Given the current situation, it's probably unrealistic to expect Qin Huairu to support him in his old age, so he thought of He Yuzhu.
Although this encounter with He Yuzhu was unpleasant, he not only returned the misappropriated money but also compensated He Yuzhu considerably. Given He Yuzhu's personality, he shouldn't hold it against him.
As long as you maintain a good relationship with Shazhu and pretend to care about him, even if things don't go well, Shazhu won't hold it against you.
Yi Zhonghai's eyes were filled with resentment and anger. The successor he had painstakingly cultivated had been lost just like that.
He cursed inwardly, thinking it was all Wang Qiang's fault for taking Qin Huairu away for so long. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so anxious, sending her food during the day.
We used to deliver them in the middle of the night, and nothing ever happened.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. His grand retirement plan had been ruined by a mere young man. What he didn't expect was that he had also lost his position as the caretaker of the facility.
Looking at the cornbread and pickled vegetables on the table, Yi Zhonghai had absolutely no appetite.
Yi Zhonghai suddenly grabbed a cornbread bun and threw it on the ground.
He murmured to himself, "Wang Qiang, I refuse to believe we can't find an opportunity."
Only Yan Bugui and his son Yan Jiecheng remained at the table in Yan Bugui's house, and there was still half a bottle of wine left on the table.
Although we were happy today, Yan Bugui didn't let us drink too much; the two of us only drank half a bottle of liquor.
Yan Bugui said, "Jie Cheng, I've already made plans. Once I'm in charge, I'll get the compound to win the competition, and one of the prizes is a bicycle. That bicycle will be ours."
"Once you have a bicycle and go for a ride outside, won't Yu Li look at you differently?"
Yan Jiecheng smiled and nodded, saying, "That's good. Then I'll do whatever you say."
Yan Bugui laughed and said, "Now we need to show the spirit of the Dean of Management. Pay a little attention these next few days, and stop anything that shows signs of going wrong immediately."
Then he lowered his voice and said, "Director Wang hasn't announced it yet, which means he wants to see my abilities. This is a sensitive period for my promotion, so I mustn't make any mistakes."
"If anything else happens in the compound, I probably won't be able to keep my position as the compound's manager."
Yan Jiecheng nodded seriously. "Dad, I understand everything you're saying without you reminding me. If you become the head of the management office, I can benefit from it too."
He thought to himself that once he got the new bicycle, he would show it off to Yu Li.
Even if Yu Li can't change her mind, she can still make Yu Li regret it.
I refuse to believe that having a new bicycle will make it hard to find a partner. Then I can be more selective.
Yan Jiecheng stood up and poured his father a glass of wine, then poured some for himself as well.
After the two finished drinking, Yan Jiecheng prepared to get up and help clean up.
At this moment, the third aunt came over with a new Zhongshan suit and smiled at Yan Bugui.
"Old man, you're about to become the head of the management team, it's time to wear a new set of clothes."
“This outfit was made last year, and you’ve never worn it even once.”
"Try it on now and see if you can still wear it. If not, I'll alter it for you."
Yan Bugui was pleased to hear this, thinking that his wife had been very thoughtful.
He quickly took the clothes and placed them on the chair.
He said with a smile, "I didn't expect this. You're right, there's a new atmosphere. Now that you're an official, you're acting like one."
Yan Jiecheng poured two glasses of water and placed one in front of each person.
The third auntie sat down next to Yan Bugui and asked, "Old man, did Director Wang say when he would make the announcement?"
While changing his clothes, Yan Bugui said, "We'll probably have to wait for notification. Yi Zhonghai has made a very bad impression this time. The higher-ups are probably making a decision as well."
"There's no use in being anxious. There's no suitable candidate in our compound besides me."
Yan Jiecheng nodded and said, "That's really true. Yi Zhonghai has been arrested, and Second Uncle is bedridden."
"Anyway, of the three old men who manage the institute, only my dad is left now. We can't let my dad step down too."
The three women looked at Yan Bugui: "Old man, old man, is there any truth to that reward you mentioned? Besides the bicycle, what else is there?"
Yan Bugui straightened his new clothes: "I heard from Director Wang that besides the bicycle and the radio, he also has soap, raincoat, rubber shoes... quite a lot of stuff. Oh, and a polyester shirt too."
Yan Jiecheng looked at his parents, thinking to himself that if he could get a radio, his marriage prospects would be much better.
So he said, "Dad, can we get a radio that belongs to us? If we had a radio, my marriage would be much easier to arrange."
Yan Bugui nodded: "This matter should be fine, as long as our department can be rated as excellent. I'm the head of the department, so I can decide how the things are distributed."
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