"Ding ding ding..."
A series of urgent bicycle bell sounds came from afar, and the people playing at the gate all looked up.
Upon seeing the cyclist, Yan Bugui immediately put on a smiling face and went to greet him.
"Officer Liu, it's been a long time since you've visited our courtyard. What new instructions do you have today?"
"Old Yan, I did come here today because I have something to discuss. Come on, let's go to your room and talk."
Fearing that the person involved might feel embarrassed, Officer Liu chose to go inside to talk.
"Alright, honey, go get yourself a glass of water. I'll talk to Officer Liu about something."
Yan Bugui immediately made the arrangements.
After saying that, he led Officer Liu home.
After returning home, the third aunt brought him a glass of water. Liu thanked her, and the two began to talk about business.
"Old Yan, I've heard about your son's situation. What are your plans for the future? Does he still want to find a wife?"
Officer Liu got straight to the point, leaving Yan Bugui completely bewildered.
Are neighborhood committees now getting involved in such a wide-ranging way?
My son is infertile. Whose business is it of his? They even sent people to our home to investigate.
"No, Officer Liu, my son is sick, but he hasn't been messing around outside. Where did you hear this rumor from?"
The three older women standing nearby hurriedly explained.
She thought someone was spreading rumors that her son was infertile, just like Yi Zhonghai, and that his infertility was a result of his prostitution, which was why the neighborhood committee came to her door to question her.
Upon hearing this, Officer Liu realized there had been a misunderstanding and quickly explained.
"You've misunderstood. What I meant was, if your son and daughter-in-law are having trouble finding someone, our neighborhood committee can help him find one. What do you think?"
Is there really such a good thing?
The couple looked at each other, completely disbelieving.
"Officer Liu, can you tell us why?"
Then Officer Liu recounted the whole story and told Yan Bugui that these people wouldn't mind that his son was infertile, as long as they gave him food.
Yan Bugui thought it over carefully. It was important for his son to get married, but this year was really not a good time because his family didn't have enough food.
Just when he was at his wit's end and about to give up, Officer Liu saw through his concerns and used his trump card.
“Old Yan, if your family helps the neighborhood committee solve the problem, you will receive a subsidy of 30 jin of grain coupons. Next time there is a job arrangement, we will give priority to your son.”
These words immediately shattered Yan Bugui's psychological defenses.
Let alone 30 jin of grain coupons, even 3 jin of grain coupons would be irresistible to Yan Bugui.
Moreover, there are job opportunities available, and he can be given priority. If his son gets a job, wouldn't it be much easier to support another wife?
"Officer Liu, when are we going to see the person?"
Yan Bugui ultimately decided to agree to the matter first and then make further plans after reviewing the details.
"You can go tomorrow morning. The earlier you go, the greater your chances of being selected."
Actually, what Officer Liu said isn't entirely correct. Even if you choose someone, both parties have to be satisfied.
However, Officer Liu certainly wouldn't talk about these things.
Now that the talks with the Yan family were over, Officer Liu didn't plan to linger. He said goodbye and headed towards the Intermediate People's Court.
There were two courts to visit, and seeing that the He family's door was open, Liu Gan went to the He family's house first.
Is Lao He home?
Hearing someone call out, He Daqing quickly came out. When he saw who it was, he was quite puzzled. The two usually had no interaction. Why did the neighborhood committee come to his door?
"It's Officer Liu! Please come inside."
After the two entered the house, He Daqing was about to pour water when he was stopped by Officer Liu because he had drunk too much water that day.
Without wasting any words, Officer Liu directly stated his purpose and then waited for He Daqing's reply.
"Okay, then I'll have my son ask for a day off tomorrow so we can go take a look together."
Officer Liu was surprised that He Daqing agreed so readily, without any hesitation.
Actually, He Daqing was anxious too! Sha Zhu was already 23 years old this year and hadn't found a wife yet. Now that the opportunity had come, how could he possibly refuse?
"Okay, you go ahead with your work, I have to go to my next job."
After leaving the house, seeing that the Yi family's door was still locked, Liu, the clerk, went to the backyard to see what Chen Xiaosan had to say.
Upon arriving at the Chen family home, seeing that the house was bare and the family didn't even have a decent set of clothes, Officer Liu had already given up hope.
However, since he was already there, Officer Liu explained his purpose.
To his surprise, Chen Xiaosan was willing to go and take a look, and even made a solemn promise that if it really worked out, as long as he had food to eat, his wife would have food to eat too.
Seeing that the boy was quite honest, Officer Liu secretly decided that if things really worked out, he would try his best to help the boy in the future!
After leaving the Chen family, when passing the Intermediate People's Court, the Yi family was still empty, so Officer Liu could only come back another time.
As Liu, the cadre, was about to leave when he suddenly noticed Yi Zhonghai's wife sitting at the gate!
"Sister-in-law Yi, I was just about to look for you, but I didn't expect to run into you here."
Aunt Yi didn't understand why Officer Liu wanted to see her.
"Then come to my house and have a seat!"
"No, let's find a quiet place nearby, I'll just talk to you briefly and then I'll leave."
Officer Liu knew Yi Zhonghai's family quite well and had entrusted the street office several years ago to find a child to adopt.
But back then, Yi Zhonghai's reputation was so bad that no one dared to find him a partner. Now it's different; the neighborhood committee is practically begging him to adopt one.
Things have really changed, but Officer Liu believes that Yi Zhonghai's family will definitely agree.
Sure enough, when the two arrived at a secluded spot, Officer Liu explained his purpose, and Aunt Yi agreed without hesitation.
“Sister-in-law Yi, if the adoption is successful this time, come back and live a good life. Tell your husband to stop causing trouble.”
Before leaving, Officer Liu gave some instructions.
"Hey! Don't worry! Officer Liu, my husband, Lao Yi, has changed a lot since he stopped being a big shot. I believe that if we have a child, he won't cause any trouble."
"Alright then! You guys go take a look tomorrow morning. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."
"Then slow down."
Aunt Yi did not return to the courtyard until Officer Liu had gone far away.
"Aunt Yi is back. What does Officer Liu want with you?"
As soon as I returned to the entrance of the courtyard house, some curious older women started asking me questions.
The group of people nearby couldn't help but prick up their ears, ready to listen to what was going on.
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