Siheyuan: Sizhu starts blindly and takes a new path

Chapter 214 Change?

Seeing that Qin Huairu finally gave in, Li Huaide was secretly proud in his heart, but he still pretended to be embarrassed on his face: "Huairu, you know that I value friendship the most. As long as you follow me well in the future, I will definitely not treat you unfairly. I can also help you settle the Banggeng matter."

Qin Huairu's heart sank when she heard this. She knew what Li Huaide meant, and she also knew that if she didn't agree today, the Banggeng issue would not be resolved. She lowered her head and was silent for a while. Finally, she gritted her teeth and whispered, "Deputy Director Li, as long as you are willing to help Banggeng, I...I will listen to you."

Li Huaide was overjoyed to see Qin Huairu finally give in, but he still pretended to be serious on his face: "Huairu, don't worry, I, Li Huaide, will do what I say. As for the Banggeng matter, I will go and tell the security department to deal with it leniently."

Qin Huairu nodded, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Thank you, Deputy Director Li."

Li Huaide stood up, walked to Qin Huairu, put his arm around her shoulders, patted her gently, and said in an ambiguous tone: "Huairu, we are family from now on, just tell me if you have anything."

Qin Huairu lowered her head and said nothing, but she felt mixed emotions. She knew that from today on, her relationship with Li Huaide would never be the same as before.

Seeing that Qin Huairu did not resist, Li Huaide felt even more proud. He simply put his arm around her waist and whispered, "Huairu, don't worry. In the future, I will protect you in the factory. No one will dare to bully you."

Qin Huairu's body froze, but she didn't push him away in the end. She just whispered, "Deputy Director Li, about Banggeng..."

Li Huaide smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll do it right away."

After saying that, he hugged Qin Huairu, picked up the phone and dialed the number of the security department: "Hello, Lao Zhang, Qin Huairu just came to see me. I know about Jia Geng's incident. Jia Dongxu died for the factory anyway. The child is still young and doesn't understand. Just educate him and don't make a big fuss."

On the other end of the phone, the head of the security department nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Deputy Director Li, I will release him right away."

After hanging up the phone, Li Huaide lowered his head and said to Qin Huairu in his arms: "Okay, Banggeng will be able to go home soon."

Qin Huairu breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Thank you, Deputy Director Li."

Li Huaide smiled, rubbed Qin Huairu's hand and said, "Huairu, do we still need to be so polite to each other?"

Qin Huairu didn't say anything, but just lowered her head, but her heart felt heavy as if a huge stone was pressing on it.

After coming out of Li Huaide's office, Qin Huairu felt that she didn't know what to say. She had been having an affair with others for a living before. Although there were some rumors, they had no real basis after all. In the future, the news about herself and Li Huaide would surely reach Mrs. Jia's ears, and then there would be another bloody storm.

At this time, Bang Geng was being scolded by the security department and then released. He lowered his head and walked home dejectedly, feeling both scared and regretful.

"Mom, I was wrong. I shouldn't have listened to Wu Dacheng..." As soon as Banggeng entered the room, he saw Qin Huairu sitting on a chair with a pale face and some fatigue and disappointment in her eyes.

Qin Huairu looked at her son, feeling angry and distressed, but she finally sighed: "Bang Geng, can you spare me some worry in the future?"

Banggeng ignored Qin Huairu.

Banggeng was completely depressed after returning home after spending a night in the security department. The scene in the security department last night was still lingering in his mind, especially when he was scolded by several people from the security department. The depression and fear made him tremble in his heart. He remembered the nights he stayed in the police station before. The guys in the same room were not good people. They were fierce and threatened him at every turn, and even wanted to steal his things. If he hadn't been smart, he would have been bullied to death.

"No, I can't go in again..." Banggeng sat on the edge of the bed, lowered his head, and thought secretly in his heart.

But he couldn't bear to give up the prestige of being called "Brother Dao". All his friends would call him "Brother Dao" when they saw him. The feeling of being respected made him feel like a big shot. But now, he had no money and didn't dare to steal again, so he felt very depressed.

"How about... picking up trash again?" This idea suddenly popped up in Banggeng's mind, but he quickly rejected it. Although picking up trash can make some money, it would be so embarrassing if people in the alley saw it! Especially Liu Chong and Wu Dacheng, they would definitely laugh at him.

"No, no, picking up trash is too embarrassing..." Banggeng scratched his head, feeling very annoyed.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered the old professor from Yenching University whom he met while picking up trash before - Ouyang Xingmin. Although the old man was old, he was very good at speaking. Every time he talked with him, Banggeng felt that he benefited a lot. Before, Professor Ouyang was quite caring towards him and would give him a few books so that he could learn more.

"By the way, let's go find old man Ouyang! He will definitely be able to give me a good idea!" Bang Geng slapped his thigh and immediately had an idea in his mind.

Banggeng got up immediately, put on his clothes and ran out. He knew that Ouyang Xingmin should go to pick up trash and he could always find him at the places he often went.

After searching two or three places, he finally saw the old man wearing ragged clothes and carrying a torn bag. Banggeng ran over and greeted him with a smile: "Grandpa Ouyang, long time no see!" He took the bag from the old man and although he felt a little disgusted, he thought about what he had done before, so he overcame it a little and put it on his back.

Professor Ouyang looked up and saw that it was Banggeng. He smiled kindly and said, "Hey, Banggeng, I haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been recently?"

Banggen scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly: "Grandpa, I...I've been in some trouble recently, and I want to talk to you."

Professor Ouyang said as he walked: "Come on, tell me. What trouble have you encountered?"

Banggeng hesitated for a moment, but still told Professor Ouyang everything that had happened recently, including how he was caught stealing waste materials, how he didn't want to go to jail but was reluctant to give up his reputation as "Brother Dao", and how he felt ashamed of picking up trash.

After listening to this, Professor Ouyang did not rush to speak, but pondered for a while before slowly speaking: "Bang Geng, do you know what is the most important thing in a person's life?"

Bang Geng shook his head: "I don't know."

Professor Ouyang smiled and said, "It's a choice. Everyone will face many choices. Some choices will lead you to the right path, while others will lead you astray. You are standing at a fork in the road now. Whether you continue to muddle through life or do something serious in a down-to-earth manner, it all depends on you."

Bang Geng was touched when he heard this, but he was still a little hesitant: "Grandpa, I also want to do something serious, but...but I don't know what I can do."

Professor Ouyang patted him on the shoulder and said in a gentle tone: "Banggeng, you are still young and have many opportunities. If you are willing, I can help you find a job. Although it may be hard, at least it is a serious job and will not lead you astray."

Bang Geng's eyes lit up: "Really? Grandpa, can you help me find a job?"

Professor Ouyang nodded: "Of course. I have to sell the garbage I pick up, so I know someone at the recycling station, and they are short of staff recently. If you are willing, I can introduce you to them. Just do it temporarily during the winter vacation, after all, you still have to go to school after the winter vacation."

Bang Geng was a little excited when he heard this, but he was still a little hesitant: "Grandpa, a recycling station... is it just for picking up trash?"

Professor Ouyang smiled and said, "Working at a recycling station is indeed related to picking up trash, but it is a serious industry. It is not shameful to make money through labor. Moreover, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will have the opportunity to learn skills in the future. Isn't that much better than just living a lazy life now?"

Banggeng was enlightened after hearing this. He gritted his teeth and made up his mind: "Grandpa, I want to go! I want to make money and do something serious!"

Professor Ouyang nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, Banggeng, it's good that you have this determination. Come with me in a while, work hard and don't let me down."