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Chapter 698 Planning
Warm bond in the courtyard: the deaf old lady, the first lady and the first uncleIn the depths of the intricate alleys of Beijing, there is a courtyard that bears the traces of time. Every brick and tile here has witnessed countless stories between neighbors, and the deaf old lady, the first lady and the first uncle are important chapters in the story of this courtyard. The deaf old lady, who is over 70 years old, is very hard of hearing and relies on lip reading and gestures to communicate with people. But she has a very high prestige in this courtyard and everyone respects her. She lives alone in the east room of the courtyard. Although the room is not big, it is well organized. Some old photos are hung on the wall, recording her past years. The first lady has a cheerful personality and a warm heart. She is busy in the courtyard on weekdays. She likes to help anyone who has a headache or a trivial matter. She and the first uncle live in the north room of the courtyard, separated from the deaf old lady's room by a small patio. The uncle is an honest retired worker. He has always been a peacemaker in the yard. He is upright and everyone trusts him. On weekdays, the aunt takes special care of the deaf old lady. Every morning, the aunt always gets up early, cooks a pot of hot porridge, and brings a bowl to the deaf old lady. She gestures and says loudly: "Old lady, drink it while it's hot, it's good for your body!" The deaf old lady always takes it with a smile, and says words of thanks indistinctly. Sometimes, the aunt will help the deaf old lady wash clothes and clean the house. Although the two have difficulty communicating, they understand each other with a look and a gesture. The uncle also often cares about the deaf old lady. In the summer evening, when the weather is hot and humid, the uncle will hold a large cattail leaf fan and sit next to the deaf old lady to drive away mosquitoes for her and chat with her. Although the deaf old lady couldn't hear clearly, she could roughly understand the meaning by looking at the mouth shape of the old man. She nodded from time to time, with a happy smile on her face. However, life in the courtyard house is not always smooth sailing. Once, the courtyard house was to be renovated, which involved the planning and use of some public areas. People from the neighborhood committee came to convey the notice, saying that a bicycle shed would be built in the middle of the yard to facilitate everyone to park their bicycles. This was a good thing, but the problem was that the location of the shed just blocked the light of the deaf old lady's house. When the deaf old lady learned about this, she felt very upset. Although she couldn't hear, she was not blind, and she knew that this renovation would bring many inconveniences to her life. After the aunt and the uncle knew about it, they also felt that this was inappropriate. An old lady found the staff of the neighborhood committee and said in a friendly way: "Comrade, can you think of a place to move the carport? The old lady is old and she hopes to get more sun every day. If it is blocked, the house will be very dark." The staff said that this was planned and other places were not suitable. Moreover, this was for the convenience of everyone and the plan could not be changed because of one person. The old lady returned to the yard helplessly and told the old man and the deaf old lady about the situation. The deaf old lady was so anxious that she kept gesticulating, her face full of anxiety. The old man frowned, thought for a while, and said: "No, we can't just let it go. We have to think of a way." So the old man began to gather other residents in the yard and told everyone about the deaf old lady's situation, hoping that everyone could reflect to the neighborhood committee together and reconsider the location of the carport. At first, some residents thought it didn't matter where the carport was built, as long as it was convenient for them. Seeing this, the auntie went to persuade each family one by one: "Think about it, the old lady has lived in this courtyard for so many years, and everyone is taken care of by her on weekdays. Now she is in trouble, we can't just ignore it. Besides, think more about others, so that this courtyard can always be harmonious." Under the auntie's earnest persuasion, more and more residents expressed their understanding and support. The uncle took everyone's opinions and went to the neighborhood committee again. This time, he stated the situation in a sincere manner, emphasizing the friendship between the neighbors in the courtyard and the impact on the life of the deaf old lady. The staff of the neighborhood committee were moved by everyone's sincerity. After re-inspection and discussion, they finally decided to adjust the position of the carport, which not only ensured the convenience of parking bicycles for everyone, but also did not affect the lighting of the deaf old lady's house. After hearing the news, the deaf old lady held the hands of the auntie and the uncle, with tears in her eyes. Although she couldn't speak, everyone understood her grateful eyes. After this incident, the neighborhood relationship in the courtyard became closer, and the care of the deaf old lady by the aunt and uncle became more meticulous. Winter is here, and the winter in Beijing is particularly cold. The aunt prepared cotton-padded clothes and quilts for the deaf old lady early, and also lit a stove in her house to ensure the warmth of the house. The uncle came from time to time to check whether the stove was safe to prevent gas leakage. The deaf old lady was moved by the busy figures of the aunt and uncle for her. During the Chinese New Year, the courtyard was decorated with lights and was very lively. The aunt took the deaf old lady and made dumplings and posted Spring Festival couplets with everyone. Although the deaf old lady could not hear everyone's laughter, she could feel the strong festive atmosphere. Everyone sat together to eat the New Year's Eve dinner. The aunt kept picking up dishes for the deaf old lady, and the uncle was also laughing happily beside her. The whole courtyard was full of warmth and happiness. The days passed one by one, and the deaf old lady, the aunt and the uncle accompanied each other in this courtyard, spending spring, summer, autumn and winter together. Their story has become the warmest memory in the courtyard, and it has also made the neighbors understand that in this small world, caring for and supporting each other is the true meaning of life. Whenever new residents move into the courtyard, the older generation will always tell their stories, so that this warmth and friendship can be passed down from generation to generation in the courtyard. After she finished speaking, she turned around and quickly left the park, leaving Zhao Yang standing there alone, looking at her leaving back, with mixed feelings in his heart. Since then, although Qin Huairu still has a trace of attachment to Zhao Yang in her heart,
Jiang Yiyi not only got a stable job, but also made a group of like-minded friends. She gradually grew from an ignorant girl who had just entered modern society to a skilled steel mill worker. Her story in the steel mill also became a valuable experience in her life, inspiring her to continue to move forward bravely in this strange world.