RNP Page 278
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"If he doesn't behave, we'll put a sack over his head and throw him into the moat tonight, so he won't dare to go out and spout nonsense again." 04
"This is pure envy and jealousy. Everyone knows Dr. He's abilities. He's just saying that because he thinks you're capable."
"Please don't take this seriously, and don't let this get you down. Everyone in our factory is your support, and we will always support you!"
Liu Haizhong has become a pariah.
Every time he came to the factory, everyone would either point at him or surround him and keep cursing.
Some of the female workers even scratched his face.
His facial injuries hadn't healed yet, and now he's been caught in a completely unpleasant spot.
At first he tried to resist, but the more he resisted, the more people beat him.
Later, he simply covered his face with his hands, and no matter how much people hit or cursed him, he neither fought back nor talked back.
When he was working in the workshop, no one paid any attention to him.
It's manageable if it's just one person doing the work, but if several people are working together, there's simply no one to be in the same group as him.
When people see him, they'll roll their eyes at him from afar and point at him, saying, "Look, it's him who's preventing the factory from improving the living conditions."
"Why would he do that? Isn't it just because he's envious and jealous of Dr. He?"
"I heard that he not only talked about Dr. He behind his back, but also about his mother-in-law."
"His heart is so black, how could our factory produce such a person?"
"No wonder he wasn't included in the previous improvements to his living conditions. It turns out that Dr. He had seen through his true colors long ago, but we were still kept in the dark."
The factory's final decision for him was: to issue a public reprimand and demote him two levels to a third-level forging worker!
The reason given was: lack of unity and friendship, spreading rumors and causing trouble everywhere, which aroused public indignation among everyone in the factory!
Liu Haizhong cried.
For him, being scolded or hit a few times doesn't matter, but he absolutely cannot be demoted.
He finally climbed to the position of a fifth-level blacksmith.
He was still hoping that one day he could become a factory leader and have influence in the factory and the courtyard.
But it was just a small mistake that ruined his future!
He Hongyang is really ruthless!
He was ruthless towards himself.
But Liu Haizhong dared not offer any resistance.
Because this was a direct order from the factory, if he dared to resist, he would be disobeying the factory leadership's decision and the opinions of everyone in the factory.
He was a born power-hungry man who fantasized about being the center of attention.
It's really hard to accept that we've fallen to this state so suddenly.
He was in a daze all day and simply vented all his anger on his three sons.
They either beat or scolded them.
It seems that only at home can he demonstrate his leadership position!
Unable to bear it any longer, Liu Guangqi simply moved out of his home and into the factory dormitory.
If anyone mentions that he is Liu Haizhong's son, he will immediately retort: "I don't have a father like that. Don't ever say I'm his son again."
Jia Dongxu had to beg and plead to finally borrow ten yuan.
But he was still short 50 yuan and hoped that He Hongyang would agree to deduct it from his monthly salary.
He earns 20 yuan a month, and his mother earns 6 yuan a month.
If he also went to work for the latrine-collecting team every night, he could earn six yuan a month.
The whole family tightened their belts and tried their best to save enough money to repay the He family.
But I only worked for the latrine cleaning team for a few days.
He couldn't hold on any longer!
He works at a steel rolling mill during the day and a sanitation worker at night.
Qin Huairu continued to argue with him relentlessly every day.
He hardly had any rest time.
I almost fell asleep while standing at work.
The factory demoted him. Jia Dongxu was only a level 2 fitter, but now he was demoted to a level 1 fitter with a salary of 17.5 yuan.
His current salary is about the same as that of an apprentice.
Not only did his salary decrease, but he also missed out on any monthly allowances to improve his living standards.
He lay on the ground in the middle of the night, tears streaming down his face: "Why is my life so miserable? I've worked for more than ten years, and I don't even earn as much as an apprentice. How can I face the people in the factory in the future?"
"How come we're always in debt? When will this ever end?"
Qin Huairu listened to him muttering on and on.
"What are you crying about? You're a grown man, all you do is cry. Don't you know we need to sleep?"
Upon hearing her scolding him again, Jia Dongxu simply sat up, wiping away his tears as he spoke.
"Isn't it because I feel bad that my rank was lowered and my salary was reduced?"
"Serves you right, it's all your own fault. Who told you to sleep at work?"
"I work during the day and clean latrines at night. It's so tiring. You think I want to sleep? I just can't control myself. Look how old I've become lately."
"I only stole a chicken from the He family, how did I end up like this? If I had known it would be like this, I would never have stolen it."
“What you’re doing is nothing. Look at Liu Haizhong. He was demoted two levels and received a public reprimand from the factory. His son even moved to the factory dormitory because of this.”
“I’ve noticed that Liu Haizhong has been acting strangely these past few days. Ever since his son left, he’s been either hitting or scolding people at home, as if the whole family has offended him.”
"You're actually in cahoots with him! You deserve to be relegated and have to pay compensation!"
Unexpectedly, He Hongyang also dealt with Liu Haizhong with ease.
It seems he will never dare to offend the He family again.
Let alone stealing their chickens, people would even avoid passing by their house, afraid of breathing their air.
The Qin sisters now listen to He Hongyang more than ever.
They didn't feel wronged for Jia Dongxu at all; on the contrary, they thought He Hongyang was particularly capable.
With just a few words, a veteran like Liu Haizhong was not only demoted but also lost money.
Their adoration for him was unstoppable!
The two of them took turns sitting in the yard.
Waiting for He Hongyang's summons.
Especially on days when we can improve our lives.
I went outside early in the morning to wait for him.
When he returned, I immediately helped him maintain order and helped him push his bicycle.
When I saw him park his bicycle in the yard.
With quick reflexes, I helped him remove the net bag, and then I started wiping the bicycle.
I wish I could wipe every crevice clean.
If He Hongyang hadn't been too busy...
They all wanted to squat down and wipe his shoes clean.
He Hongyang then took out steamed buns from his lunchbox and gave them to them as if it were charity.
The two sisters were overjoyed and kept expressing their gratitude to him.
If he gives them one, they take one; if he gives them two, they take both.
Even if he doesn't give it to them, they would never dare to ask him for it.
In their opinion.
He Hongyang was his absolute leader.
They absolutely have no say in the conversation!
Not only the Qin sisters, but everyone else in the courtyard knew that Liu Haizhong's punishment at the factory was related to him.
They were extremely polite to him.
Especially those who work in steel rolling mills.
She was afraid that she might say something wrong and offend He Hongyang.
Every time I see him, he neither smiles nor says a word.
Every time I see the He family, it's like seeing my own relatives, and I wish I could help them with everything.
However, upon seeing the Liu family, they responded with a look of scorn.
"It was their family that almost prevented us from improving our lives."
"Do you know what the factory says about Liu Haizhong? He'll probably only ever be a level three forger for the rest of his life, and he'll never have a chance to get promoted."
"This was a decision made by the factory leaders. They had to give Dr. He a proper explanation before he agreed to continue helping everyone improve their lives."
"When I heard the news, I was really shocked. I thought I would never be able to eat meat again."
"If we don't have meat to eat in the future, we'll sit in front of the Liu family's house and ask them to improve our lives."
"He just takes advantage of being an elder and being a level 5 blacksmith, showing off in the courtyard and factory every day. I've disliked him for a long time."
"I heard that Aunt Er secretly went to the factory gate to look for Liu Guangqi, but Liu Guangqi refused to go home no matter what. He said that even if he got married in the future, he would not come home. He would just pretend that his family did not have a son like him."
"If Liu Haizhong continues to beat and scold his two remaining sons at home, they will probably grow up and become independent, and then they will also leave home."
"Wouldn't the Liu family be torn apart, leaving Liu Haizhong as the only one left?"
"Serves him right. If he doesn't want to be a leader, then let him lead himself."
When Yan Bugui heard about this, he was terrified.
He used to hope that working at the steel rolling mill would allow him to benefit from He Hongyang's success.
It seems now.
Fortunately, he didn't work at the factory.
If he doesn't do what he did before, He Hongyang will also be ruthless towards him.
"The He family is really tough. Look, in just a few years, all the other families in our courtyard have fallen, but they are the only ones who have stood out."
The three women advised him, "You have to be more polite to their family in the future, especially to his mother-in-law. Don't say anything you shouldn't. I heard that Liu Haizhong bullied her, which is why He Hongyang treated him like this."
"How could he possibly bully her? He didn't do anything to her, so why is he being publicly criticized and demoted?"
"Keep your voice down, or you'll be in trouble if someone hears you. This just proves that their son-in-law is capable. Even if you say the wrong thing, you'll pay a heavy price!"
"What's most hateful is that Liu Guangqi actually left this family. Old Liu raised these sons from childhood. He is the head of the Liu family and their father. He just scolds and beats them a few times. Isn't that how every father is?"
The three women repeatedly advised him: "We also have three sons in our family. They are all growing up. Children have their own ideas when they grow up. You have to be careful in the future."
“Grandma, I’m their father. I can do whatever I want. If they dare to run away from home, I won’t give them a single penny when they get married.”
That's what he said.
But Yan Bugui has now learned a good lesson from He Hongyang!
He wasn't as stubborn as Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong.
As a primary school teacher, I deeply understand that people must learn at any age.
Seeing that Liu Haizhong was suffering the consequences of beating and scolding his son.
He will never hit or scold his son again.
However, when it comes to money, we still need to be very tight-fisted.