Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Chapter 1145 Election Steward

“If we have a conflict, we’ll at most have a fight in the yard, or throw a few punches, but we won’t go to the cesspool to fight.”

Sha Zhu glanced at Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong with a hint of schadenfreude.

Xu Damao was alright; he was thick-skinned and had no psychological burden. However, what he said made Liu Haizhong blush.

Damn it, who told Director Wang about this?!

Liu Haizhong cursed inwardly, thinking that Yi Zhonghai was the most suspicious person.

"Fighting is forbidden anywhere!"

Director Wang gave Sha Zhu a disapproving look, and then announced the second thing.

"The No. 95 courtyard house has three courtyards: front, middle, and back. However, there are currently only two stewards. I think we should elect another steward!"

Yi Zhonghai was dismissed, and Yan Bugui was not fond of meddling in affairs, which led to Liu Haizhong's growing influence in the No. 95 courtyard house.

If this continues, it could easily lead to a situation where one person has absolute control.

Sure enough, they got into a fight with Xu Damao today, so Director Wang thinks that choosing another steward will be better for managing the courtyard.

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong's blood pressure immediately spiked.

Should we choose another manager?

It was indeed Yi Zhonghai stirring up trouble.

This fellow, taking advantage of the fact that his prestige had been extinguished by the cesspool, couldn't wait to regain his status as the steward.

How insidious!

Yan Bugui, on the other hand, was quite pleased.

He didn't particularly care about the position of the steward, and it wasn't even as substantial as the position of the door god, because he actually got paid every day for opening and closing the door. Although the money wasn't much, every little bit helps.

Being a steward doesn't come with a salary, so it's better to be a doorman.

Now that Director Wang wants to elect another manager, he might find someone else to handle any problems that occur in the courtyard.

But who does Director Wang want to choose?

After pondering for a moment, Yan Bugui couldn't help but look at Chen Jun.

hiss! !

In terms of ability, no one among his peers is more capable than Chen Jun, and even the older generation cannot compare to him.

In terms of prestige, Chen Jun was by no means inferior.

In some matters, Chen Jun is even more fair and just than others, because Chen Jun is not short of money, and not being short of money means he is not tempted by money.

Choosing him as the head steward is definitely a good thing.

Thinking of this, Yan Bugui began to feel anticipation.

"Director Wang, I don't think it's necessary. The courtyard house is fine as it is. Lao Yan and I can manage." Liu Haizhong said hurriedly.

"Busy fighting with others in the cesspool?"

Yi Zhonghai made a joke, which drew laughter from everyone present.

"Yi Zhonghai, don't think I don't know what you're up to. I got into the fight because Xu Damao threw me into the cesspool. I was teaching him a lesson!" Liu Haizhong said angrily.

"Tch, why don't you just say you were lingering in the toilet and wouldn't let me borrow toilet paper!" Xu Damao chimed in immediately, "I've never seen anyone as shameless as you. Not only did you not lend me toilet paper, but you also wouldn't let others lend me any. A person like you doesn't deserve to be the boss!"

"Xu Damao, you have no shame at all! You were the one who started the insults!" Liu Haizhong was even angrier.

Xu Damao became even more excited: "Why would I curse you for no reason? It's because you kicked me yesterday to settle a personal score, otherwise..."

"Stop, stop! If you two want to argue, you can do it outside. Don't delay our selection of a new steward."

Seeing Liu Haizhong's appearance, Director Wang felt even more disappointed.

Just as Yi Zhonghai had predicted, the conflict between Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao was very serious. If no one intervened, the fight in the cesspool was just the beginning, and who knows how many more fights would break out in the future!

In the courtyard houses, there are really not many people who are capable of serving as the steward.

Although Sha Zhu is young and strong, he is not smart enough and often makes mistakes. Choosing him as the manager would probably lead to him teaming up with Liu Haizhong to deal with Xu Damao.

He Daqing is better than Sha Zhu, but such people are too unstable; they might run off to another place any day.

After much thought, only Chen Jun and Yi Zhonghai seemed suitable.

It's just a matter of whether Chen Jun is willing to be the manager.

Has anyone signed up?

As soon as Director Wang said this, Xu Damao stepped forward, shaking his head.

"Me! Me! Me! I'm running for the position of head steward!"

Seeing this, Sha Zhu almost kicked him: "Xu Damao, you should go take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror."

If this guy can be the manager, then anyone in the courtyard can be the manager.

"Hey, you silly Zhu, you've got some issues with your thinking. It's my freedom to run for the position of supervisor. You don't have to vote for me, but you can't insult my character!"

Got it!

Seeing Xu Damao so smug, Sha Zhu didn't argue with him and directly shouted, "Raise your hand if you support Xu Damao."

As a result, apart from Xu Damao's wife, Hou Guifang, none of the residents present supported Xu Damao.

They all knew what kind of person Xu Damao was; his character was only slightly better than Jia Zhangshi's. If he were to become the head steward, the courtyard would never have peace again.

"Hey, you guys really have no taste. I'm much better than Liu Haizhong." Xu Damao wasn't angry. He was well aware of his reputation. The reason he stood up was to set an example and, incidentally, to annoy Liu Haizhong.

Sure enough, Liu Haizhong's face had turned a deep purplish-red with anger, while Xu Damao was overjoyed.

Director Wang glanced at Xu Damao, then continued, "Anyone else interested in running?"

The scene was quiet for a few seconds, and the residents couldn't help but look towards Yi Zhonghai.

These people have all received financial assistance from Yi Zhonghai in the past, and if Yi Zhonghai were to run for office, they would definitely vote for him.

Noticing these gazes, Yi Zhonghai felt confident that he had won.

We've been planning this for so long, sending out so much rice, flour, and cooking oil—this is the opportunity we've been waiting for.

"I!"

Just then, He Daqing, who had been keeping a low profile in the courtyard, stepped out from the crowd.

“I’m one of the older residents in our compound, and I know each family’s situation very well. I hope everyone can support me.”

He Daqing gave a brief speech to garner votes for himself.

Back when the courtyard house was electing a steward, He Daqing participated in the election, but unfortunately, he was not popular due to his temper and lost a few votes to Yan Bugui, thus missing out on the position of steward.

"Those who agree that He Daqing should be the steward, raise your hands."

"I agree!"

To everyone's surprise, Liu Haizhong was the first to raise his hand in support.

In terms of relationship, he and He Daqing didn't have much interaction. Although they had known each other for many years, their relationship had always remained the same.

The reason I supported He Daqing as the manager was simply because He Daqing and Yi Zhonghai didn't get along.

You could even say they have a grudge!

If Yi Zhonghai hadn't set him up, he wouldn't have gone to Baozhou, and Sha Zhu wouldn't have been fooled.

The relationship between father and son shouldn't be this bad.