Chapter 234(1/2)
: Eating melons in the era (forty-six)
"Oh, although Xiao Lu made a mistake, he is still a neighbor of the same compound."
"It will be difficult for Lao Lu and his wife once he leaves!"
"I'm here to make a call, let's donate some money to the Lu family."
Fang Yaozhong is still as kind as ever. He was crushed by Gu Qingcheng's skills in the factory and went from being the boss to being the second in command.
However, in the courtyard, Fang Yaozhong has always been a highly respected man.
He took out a big unity sheet and put it on the table first.
The neighbors have different expressions.
Some people are sympathetic, some are guilty, and some are gloating.
However, no one directly opposed Fang Yaozhong's proposal.
As the saying goes, we are all neighbors and we should help each other.
After all, no one can guarantee that they will not need help from their neighbors in the future?
Also, good deeds will eventually be rewarded.
Last year, when old man Qiao was not a good man and forced his daughter-in-law to leave, all the neighbors also donated money.
At that time, none of them could have imagined that the little daughter-in-law who had been bullied by Ma to the point of wiping tears behind her back could actually turn into a technical boss in a machinery factory.
They just listened to Fang Yaozhong's suggestion, and even if they didn't like it, they followed it.
But, soon, they found that their efforts paid off.
After Gu Xiaoni became successful, she did not return the donations, but repaid them in a better way.
First, Zhou Zhendong from Mr. Zhou’s family got guidance from Gu Xiaoni and his skills improved by leaps and bounds.
In less than half a year, he stood out among the same batch of apprentices.
I heard that there will be a technical competition held on Labor Day this year, and this kid also signed up to participate.
Seeing as he is so confident, he must have some confidence.
If he wins a prize, even the lowest third prize, he can be successfully promoted from an apprentice to a first-class worker, or even a second-class worker.
How long has this guy been in the factory?
How old are you this year?
If it weren't for Master Gu, he would have survived.
There is also Widow Liu’s grandson Bai Chaomei. Although she is not an employee of the machinery factory, she is a temporary worker at the steel rolling mill next door.
However, Master Gu is so awesome that he is often invited by the steel rolling mill to provide technical guidance.
Master Gu would call Bai Chaomei every time. What else did the leader of the steel rolling mill not understand?
Bai Chaomei quickly transitioned from a temporary worker to a regular employee.
Widow Liu was so proud, "Little Nicole and I are related."
In fact, everyone in the compound knows that Master Gu takes such good care of Bai Chaomei, not because of any relatives.
But because when she was bullied by her parents-in-law and wanted to escape overnight, it was Widow Liu who took her in.
Although it was only one night, it was still a favor.
Oh, and Gu Changhe, Widow Liu’s son-in-law, is also the matchmaker between Gu Xiaoni and Qiao Jianguo.
This is another favor.
"Master Gu is a person who knows how to repay kindness. Every kindness that others treat her will be remembered in her heart."
Everyone in the courtyard has this understanding.
With "successful cases", they are willing to do good things within their capabilities!
Now, Lu Xinhua is in trouble, and his situation is not the same as Gu Xiaoni's.
After all, Gu Xiaoni was a daughter-in-law who married in from outside, while Lu Xinhua was a child that the old neighbors had seen since childhood.
In addition to a little "speculation", the neighbors are really pitiful!
"You are right! We are neighbors after all, and Hua Zi is also a good boy. However, he was confused for a moment!"
"That's right! Poor old Lu. He just lived a good life for a few days, and then——"
"My family is in difficulty, so just donate three yuan."
"I'll give you a dollar and a half!"
"Master, this is my family's eighty cents!"
The neighbors restrained their thoughts and were all affected by the donation atmosphere in the courtyard.
They thought of Lu Xinhua as a child and Lu Guofu's broken leg, and they all became sad.
This one is five yuan, that one is one yuan and five yuan.
After a round, there were actually forty-three yuan and ten cents.
The first uncle, Fang Yaozhong, and the second uncle, Zhu Jinshui, came to the Lu family's house together and handed the money to Lu Guofu with their own hands.
"Take it, this is your wish."
"From now on, you should educate Xinfeng well. If Huazi behaves well, he might be able to come back sooner!"
Lu Guofu went through ups and downs, his hair turned all white, and his whole person seemed to have lost his energy.
However, Fang Yaozhong's words still gave Lu Guofu a little light in his eyes.
Yes, he still has neighbors in the courtyard, and his daughter Lu Xinfeng, who has not yet reached the point where he can no longer survive.
Even my son will come back one day!
He cannot fall down, he must live well, raise Xinfeng, and wait for Huazi to come back!
With the encouragement of his neighbors, Lu Guofu regained his energy and kept busy with his broken leg.
Before Lu Xinhua was sent away, he and his wife went to see him off.
"Hua Zi, these food and clothes are all bought and sold by me and my neighbors. You can take them with you!"
Lu Guofu handed Lu Xinhua a big burden.
Lu Xinhua was defeated, and finally there was some fluctuation on his decadent face, "Neighbors?"
Aren’t those the best?
There are times when you are so kind?
You know, when Lu Xinhua was arrested, he not only lost his job, but the money he earned from selling his bicycles was also confiscated.
The Lu family has no money!
The baggage in my hand was heavy, and it must have contained a lot of things.
Shake it gently and you can hear the sound of glass colliding.
This should be a can.
"Shopping for and exchanging" these things is not only about favors, the key is also about money.
Money, where did it come from?
"The neighbors gave it to me! Uncle Fang called on everyone to donate money and collected more than forty yuan."
As Lu Guofu spoke, he took out a few banknotes from his pocket and said, "Take these with you in case you need them!"
From a poor family to a wealthy family, you have to bring more money with you whenever you go out, not to mention that your own son is——
Thinking of the suffering his son might have to suffer, tears rolled down Lu Guofu's eyes.
Lu Xinhua:……
His mood is very complicated.
The neighbor he thought was the best donated money to him at the critical moment.
He felt that his incompetent and cheap father could still find a way for him and give him money and things after something happened to him.
This is not a novel, but a real world of flesh and blood.
And he is not a male protagonist with an invincible aura, he is just an ordinary common man in the great era.
If you make a mistake, you will be punished!
"Hua Zi, you went there, behave well and try to come back soon!"
"Me, your mother, and Feng'er are all waiting for you."
Lu Guofu didn't know Lu Xinhua's inner feelings, so he continued to talk.
Lu Xinhua no longer had the dislike and impatience he had in the past.
To be continued...