1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Li Quanzhen never expected that when he stepped into his eldest brother and sister-in-law's home, he would be met with such indifference and rejection.

At this moment, he felt unable to accept this sudden reality, and his inner confusion was like a raging wave.

He didn't understand why the days when he could easily win his elder brothers' sympathy by showing a little weakness and shedding a few tears were gone now.

It was as if his elder brother and sister-in-law could see through his inner thoughts. Before he even opened his mouth, they were ruthlessly rejected.

Li Quanzhen felt an unprecedented frustration, as if all his expectations and aspirations had vanished in an instant.

He walked out of his eldest brother's yard in a daze, and looked back. His eldest brother did not chase him out like he did in the past.

An indescribable sense of loss welled up in his heart. He let out a long sigh and then silently set out on his way home.

"Dad, is my second uncle really gone?"

After the courtyard returned to peace, Li Dahe walked out carefully and asked softly.

Grandma Li looked into the distance, toward the gate, and sighed, "Let's go. If we don't leave now, I'll be shameless!"

"Ah, I never thought that your second uncle would care about your job. People's hearts are really hard to figure out!"

Li Dahe sighed and said, "Dad, you don't have to blame yourself. Your intentions are good, but Second Uncle's behavior is so disappointing.

I will discuss Da Hu's matter with my elder brother. We will definitely find a way to take him to the city for medical treatment and we will not ignore him. "

Li Dahe knew his father's intention very well. He wanted his family to unite and work together.

However, my second uncle selfishly took advantage of my father's kindness.

Li Dahe has decided that after going to work in the city, he will find time to discuss with his elder brother to find a better doctor to treat Li Dahu.

"You two brothers can come together as a team," Grandpa Li consoled. "The village chief has already given you a letter of introduction. You can report to the steel mill tomorrow. If you start working early, your uncle will be able to settle down sooner."

Li Dahe nodded in agreement.

Early the next morning, just as the sky was beginning to turn pale, Lijia Village gradually woke up to the sound of roosters crowing.

On the main road at the entrance of the village, a donkey cart was waiting quietly.

Li Dahe, wearing clothes with minimal patches, stood neatly in front of the donkey cart and said goodbye to his family members one by one.

Today is the day he reports to the steel mill. Village chief Li Quandang is worried, so he sends his son Li Xinchuang to take him to the city in a donkey cart.

The elders of the Li family, including his second aunt Wang Dahua and two children, also came to see him off.

For the Li family, today is of special significance. After many years, the family finally has a worker. Although he is only a temporary worker, it is a great honor for them.

"Dahe, the job at the steel rolling mill is hard-earned. You must work hard and strive to become a regular employee as soon as possible!" Li Quandang urged.

Li Dahe answered confidently: "Uncle village head, don't worry, I will work hard and will not bring shame to the commune team!"

Although he has never been involved in purchasing work, according to Chief Liu of the purchasing department of the steel rolling mill, as long as he can complete the work targets on time, he will be promoted to a regular employee in the near future.

"Good job! This is what the young men from our Lijia Village should do. Xin Chuang, send Dahe back and come back quickly. Don't bother your brother Dajiang, okay?"

"I know dad!"

Li Xinchuang waved the whip and the donkey cart moved slowly forward.

Li Dahe was sitting in the car, feeling very excited. This was his first time to work in the city, and he was full of expectations and longings for the future.

As the donkey cart moved forward, he got closer and closer to Sijiu City, and the excitement in his heart grew stronger and stronger.

He knew that this would be an important turning point in his life and he would start a new chapter here.

"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind, and the song of victory is so loud..."

Li Dahe sat on the donkey cart, singing with great excitement, and his voice was filled with the joy of the day.

"Brother Dahe, I am so happy to see you today!"

"Of course, Xin Chuang. Your sister-in-law and I were so excited last night that we couldn't sleep all night."

"Haha, Brother Dahe, I completely understand. If it were me, I would definitely have a sleepless night too."

The two men sat on the donkey cart, laughing and talking happily, as the donkey cart slowly drove towards Sijiu City.

When they arrived at the gate of the steel mill, Li Dajiang and Li Weiguo had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing the donkey cart slowly approaching, Li Dajiang waved his arms excitedly and shouted enthusiastically: "Dahe, Xinchuang, here! We are waiting for you here!"

Li Dahe also saw his elder brother and nephew standing at the door. He smiled and responded, "Brother, Weiguo, why are you here so early?"

"Brother Dajiang, defend the country!"

"Hello, Uncle Xinchuang!"

Li Dajiang explained: "Your sister-in-law is worried that you are new here and unfamiliar with the factory, so she asked me to pick you up and accompany you to start work."

"I'm really sorry to bother you, brother and sister-in-law. You always worry about me." Li Dahe said gratefully.

"We are brothers, it's too formal to say these things. Come on, I'll take you to start work!" Li Dajiang said, and walked into the factory with Li Dahe.

However, Li Xinchuang stopped them at this time: "Brother Dajiang, Brother Dahe, I have sent the people here, and I will not keep them any longer. You guys are busy, I will go back to the village now."

"Xinchuang, don't be in a hurry. Have lunch before you leave." Li Dajiang tried to persuade him to stay.

"No, Dajiang. My father told me to go back as soon as I can after sending people off. You guys go about your business, I'll be back first."

After saying that, Li Xinchuang drove the donkey cart, waved to Li Dajiang and others, and left the steel rolling mill.

Li Weiguo did not follow them in, but chose to find a place in the security department to sit down and wait for them to return.

At the same time, Li Dajiang led his younger brother Li Dahe into the steel rolling mill.

Their first priority on this trip was to report to the Personnel Department.

As soon as he stepped into the gate, Li Dajiang took out a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes from his pocket and stuffed it into Li Dahe's hand.

"When you go out, don't be stingy. You don't have to smoke, but you must have cigarettes with you. When you see someone offering you a cigarette, that means you know how to behave in society."

Li Dahe nodded repeatedly, put the cigarette into his pocket and responded: "Okay, brother, I understand!"

Although these daily trivialities may seem insignificant, they actually constitute a rich life experience.

For Li Dahe, who had just arrived in the city and was inexperienced in the world, if it were not for Li Dajiang's careful guidance and patient explanation, he might have needed to go through some twists and turns and explorations in the hardships of life before he could gradually understand the profound meaning of it.

Li Dajiang's advice undoubtedly opened a door of wisdom for Li Dahe's life in the city, allowing him to adapt to the new environment more quickly and understand the true meaning of life.

After all, Li Dahe is no longer a naive and ignorant child, he just has never been exposed to such things before.

This steel rolling mill is extremely large in scale and has a large number of workers. It not only has supporting facilities such as schools, security departments, logistics departments and hospitals, but it can even be said to be a complete self-contained system.

Because of this, anyone who can work here will become the object of envy of everyone.

There are several security guards holding guns and with solemn expressions standing at the gate. They are guarding the safety of the factory dedicatedly and responsibly, which makes people feel at ease.