Wang Dabao nodded: "What they said is right, you definitely have to be careful when you're pregnant. The yard is so chaotic right now, if you come in, just come straight home, and don't watch the commotion."
Xiao Su pouted: "I don't have as much free time as you. You just love watching the show. I don't know what's wrong with your courtyard. It's always so noisy. Everyone in this courtyard, young and old, is talented."
"As the leader of the residential compound, it is only right that he or she cares about their own compound."
Wang Dabao placed a piece of food on Xiao Su's plate. "I heard that Qin Huairu, together with Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui, seized power from her mother-in-law. I haven't found out the details yet. I'll tell you more once I've found out."
Xiao Su blinked: "I think you really can't live without being cunning in this courtyard. If it were an ordinary family living here, they would definitely always suffer losses."
“It’s definitely much more chaotic than the old tenement house you lived in before, but at least it saves everyone from getting bored.” Wang Dabao chuckled. “If you find it too noisy, you can stay in the family dormitory building during your pregnancy. I’ll just come here occasionally.”
“We’re thinking the same thing,” Xiao Su chuckled.
After the two finished eating, it was still early, so Xiao Su suggested taking a stroll in the courtyard to familiarize themselves with the environment.
As soon as I opened the door, I ran into Liu Haizhong.
"Hey, Brother Da Bao, your wife is here too."
As soon as Liu Haizhong saw Wang Dabao, he quickly ran over and said, "I just heard from Lao Yan that you're back. Oh my, you look even more energetic than before after all these days."
Last time, Wang Dabao disappeared for two days to escort workpieces to the port. When he returned, there were rumors that he had killed nine people with eight shots. After Liu Haizhong inquired from various sources, he confirmed that this was true.
He was terrified at the time and secretly pondered how to get along with Wang Dabao.
This time it's even more serious; they've been gone for almost a month. How many people must they have killed?
"Old Liu, are you going to exchange for eggs?"
"Of course, Da Bao, you weren't home the other day, and I had a falling out with Xu Damao. The purchasing agent from next door stopped selling me eggs, so I had to find someone else to exchange them for."
Liu Haizhong gritted his teeth with hatred when he mentioned Xu Damao, "Xu Damao doesn't care about anything in the yard now. I was just thinking of discussing this with you when you come back, Dabao."
"Why don't you two, Da Bao, come over to my place for a visit?"
“Sure, my wife was just thinking of taking a stroll in the yard.”
Upon entering Liu Haizhong's house, the old lady was kept very busy, serving tea and water. Liu Haizhong offered her a cigarette, but Wang Dabao refused, stating that Xiao Su was pregnant and allergic to the smell of smoke.
If it were anyone else, Liu Haizhong would have already said something sarcastic, but since the other party is Wang Dabao, he can't smoke like that.
Seeing that Xiao Su was chatting with an older woman, Wang Dabao waved to Lao Liu, and the two of them lifted the curtain and went to the door.
Liu Haizhong lit a cigarette for Wang Dabao: "Dabao, it's like this, Xu Damao isn't interested in managing things at the compound right now, and he won't listen to anything I say. What do you think we should do?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Dabao realized that Lao Liu wanted to get rid of Xu Damao.
However, it didn't matter to him who was in charge, since they were all dishonest. Even if it was Liu Haizhong, this old man, he had a way to replace him.
Liu Haizhong dared not easily replace Xu Damao, who was nominated by Wang Dabao at the time.
If he were to remove Xu Damao on his own initiative, this old man's days would probably be numbered. If it were him, it would only be a matter of a word from Wang Dabao.
"I see!"
Wang Dabao pondered for a moment, "If Xu Damao doesn't do his job, that's definitely not acceptable. But Lao Liu, what are your thoughts on the follow-up to this matter?"
Seeing Wang Dabao squat down, Liu Haizhong followed suit, though it was a bit of a struggle.
"Old Zhou from the front yard, you should have met him, right? He's a warm-hearted and reliable person. I'd like to give him a try."
Wang Dabao remembered Old Zhou from the front yard. He was Zhou Shengli's father, a skinny old man like Yan Bugui, but definitely more honest than Yan Bugui.
"Old Liu, do you think this is okay? After all, Da Mao just lost his child not long ago, and he's in a low mood. It's understandable that he doesn't have the mind to deal with other things."
Wang Dabao picked up some pebbles and drew circles on the ground. "Let's give Da Mao another month and see how he performs. As for Old Zhou in the front yard, we can nominate him as the prospective steward."
"If Xu Damao still hasn't done anything after a month, then you guys can decide for yourselves whether to remove Xu Damao and promote Lao Zhou. If Xu Damao's mood improves, then Lao Zhou will be the fourth master in charge of our compound."
Wang Dabao's words left Liu Haizhong completely bewildered.
Is there even a reserve master here?
The local street office only set up three mediator positions, so why is there an extra one in our office?!
"Old Liu, do you think this idea is feasible?"
Liu Haizhong nodded. Anyway, you're a high-ranking official, so you're in charge. I guess the street office will have to give face to the head of the security section and deputy director.
"feasible."
Liu Haizhong praised Wang Dabao's method, saying, "Competition creates motivation, and I think this is a brilliant approach. I'll go talk to Lao Yan about it later and push this out tomorrow."
Xiao Su was chatting animatedly with an older woman inside when Liu Guangtian, who was sleeping after his night shift, came out and saw that it was Aunt Da Bao.
Liu Guangtian kept calling Xiao Su "Auntie Da Bao," making Xiao Su feel a little embarrassed.
After leaving Liu Haizhong's house, Wang Dabao took Xiao Su for a secret stroll. They didn't talk much to anyone they met, just exchanged a few words and left.
Then explain to Xiao Su the interpersonal relationships in the courtyard, what each family is like, so that she has a general understanding.
...... ......
The next day, Liu Haizhong followed Wang Dabao's method and officially nominated Old Zhou from the front yard as the prospective elder brother.
Xu Damao didn't seem to mind. He found his job as the manager rather dull, and it didn't feel any different from being a regular resident.
That evening, Liu Haizhong convened a general meeting of the entire institute and told them about the matter, which caused an uproar among everyone.
Yi Zhonghai looked displeased. He had been thinking of replacing Xu Damao, but now Old Zhou had come up!
So he wants to climb to the position of an old man. He used to slowly work his way up by taking down Xu Damao, but now that Lao Zhou is involved, the difficulty has increased significantly.
Old Zhou is nothing like Xu Damao, that young man; on the contrary, he's incredibly steady.
The three stewards in the courtyard had always been controlled by Yi, Liu, and Yan. Later, Xu Damao replaced Yi Zhonghai, and now Lao Zhou is showing signs of replacing Xu Damao. This is what everyone wants to see, since everyone has the desire to be a steward.
The old men take turns doing it, and this year it's my turn.
Who knows, in a couple of years I might be able to live the life of a big shot.
In Liu Haizhong's words, it's about fulfilling one's duties in one's position. If this manager doesn't serve the residents, even if he's the manager, he has to be replaced.
These words made everyone feel relieved, and Xu Damao snorted and turned away.
Whatever, Xu Damao has given up and doesn't care.
I used to think this manager was pretty impressive, but after sitting down and taking a look, I realized he's just average. Let whoever wants to do it do it.
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