Chapter 1493: The New Year thief

In the cold winter with snowflakes dancing, the workers of the Red Star Rolling Mill welcomed their annual year-end meeting.

The year-end meeting was not only an affirmation of the hard work of the past year but also an expectation and outlook for the new year. On this special day, the workers gathered together to share a happy time.

The atmosphere at the year-end meeting was warm, with red flags fluttering. Revolutionary Committee Director Li Huaide delivered a New Year's speech on the stage, thanking all the workers for their hard work and also putting forward higher expectations for the new year.

Then came the commendation session. In the past year, many workers performed excellently in their respective positions and made outstanding contributions to the development of the Red Star Rolling Mill. These workers were commended at the year-end meeting, each receiving a certificate of merit. Standing on the podium with their heads held high, their faces were filled with heartfelt pride and joy amidst the warm applause.

The year-end meeting also prepared wonderful programs, such as chorus and dance performances.

The workers wore simple work clothes, showing their talents and enthusiasm. The audience cheered and applauded for their wonderful performances, and the atmosphere at the scene was very warm.

On this happy day, delicious food was indispensable. The carefully prepared year-end meal made everyone eat to their heart's content: roast chicken, roast duck, braised pork knuckles, pork stewed with vermicelli, potato stewed with beef, braised fish... made the workers shout that it was satisfying. When they returned home and told the neighbors, it caused a large sound of swallowing saliva.

Other units also had year-end meals, but looking at the whole city, there were probably not many units whose meals could compare with the Red Star Rolling Mill. Just those plates of braised pork knuckles could overshadow ninety percent of the units.

Because the Red Star Rolling Mill's meal was too sumptuous, it tempted Bang Geng to take a risk. Taking advantage of the darkness, he boldly snuck into the kitchen to steal food. Just eating wasn't enough; he also stuffed braised pork knuckles and roast chicken into his bosom.

This kid was like a mouse falling into a rice jar—both happy and worried.

Because there was too much delicious food, he didn't know what to take. He wanted to take the roast chicken, he also wanted to take the roast duck, and the braised pork knuckles couldn't be let go... Then, because he took too much and delayed too long, he was discovered and caught red-handed by the security guard on duty.

When the security guard came to the courtyard to notify that Bang Geng had been caught, Qin Huairu, who was sewing clothes at home, felt the world go black and almost fell over.

Jia Zhangshi grabbed Zhou Zhengyang and wouldn't let go, shouting at the top of her lungs: "Oh! This year can't be lived! On such a big New Year, you caught my grandson. Do you want me, this old woman, to die? Poor child, my precious grandson, why is my life so bitter? This life can't be lived! I beg you, let my grandson go! I, this old woman, kneel to you!"

Perhaps she had learned to be smart and learned a lesson, or perhaps she was afraid of the Security Section, but Jia Zhangshi didn't dare to shout for Old Jia or Dongxu, just pulling Zhou Zhengyang and wailing miserably.

But who was Zhou Zhengyang?

He was famous in the Security Section for being ruthless.

Many hoodlums, rascals, and scoundrels who fell into his hands would be cured to the point of crying for their parents. Jia Zhangshi's performance in front of him was a joke.

Zhou Zhengyang pulled away Jia Zhangshi's hand: "Auntie, calm down. On such a big New Year, we don't want to catch people either, but your grandson's guts are too big. He actually dared to climb the wall and sneak into the Rolling Mill to steal things. This behavior has already violated the law; this is a criminal act. When I came over, the factory leaders had already reported it to the police station. Even if you pull me and talk until the sky breaks, it's useless. Auntie, please accept your fate."

"Violate the law? Criminal? Oh! My God! My grandson is still a child! He is just greedy and naughty, how did he commit a crime! You are making a mountain out of a molehill! Your hearts are made of iron! What are we orphans and widows supposed to do!"

Jia Zhangshi wailed at the top of her lungs, Qin Huairu was already in tears, and the neighbors in the courtyard whispered to each other, pointing at the Jia family.

"This Bang Geng is truly hopeless."

"A dog can't change its habit of eating shit!"

"How many times has this been? Why doesn't he learn a lesson?"

"Small thefts were fine, but now he actually dares to climb the wall to steal things from the Rolling Mill. Every brick and tile of the Rolling Mill belongs to the country, to the people, to the collective. He dares to steal from this place; he is simply bold."

"He's already in junior high, not that young anymore. Why is he so ignorant?"

"Causing trouble on New Year's, smearing our whole courtyard."

"You can tell a person's future at three; this Bang Geng has never been peaceful since he was small."

Yan Jiecheng pushed Seeing Shazhu: "Seeing Shazhu, don't just watch here. Go and comfort your Auntie Zhang. Look, your Auntie Zhang's throat is almost hoarse from wailing."

"Stay on the side. Are you lacking something?"

Seeing Shazhu glared at Yan Jiecheng, then walked quickly to Qin Huairu's side with a pained heart: "Huairu, don't be too anxious. Bang Geng just stole some food because he was greedy, right? What kind of big deal is this? I'll go to the factory now, I'll go beg the factory leaders. Can they really hold onto a small child just because of a few bites of food? This is just a trivial matter; Bang Geng will be fine."

Qin Huairu said with hope in her eyes: "Thank you, Zhuzi. Then let's go quickly."

Zhou Zhengyang sneered: "Seeing Shazhu, is there something wrong with your brain? That Bang Geng is already in junior high, can he still be considered a small child? And he didn't just steal a few bites of food. When we caught him, he had already stolen a roast chicken, half a roast duck, and a pork knuckle. You are also a cook, you should know how much these things are worth, right? This is not a trivial matter, but a very serious and vicious theft, and it's stealing public property, undermining the foundation of socialism."

Xu Damao mocked from the side: "Hahaha... Seeing Shazhu, look at your self-righteous silly look. Who do you think you are? You still want to beg the factory leaders? You are now just a person who cleans toilets and scoops shit. Forget it, the factory leaders have to walk away when they see you. Don't go there and lose face. If you want to show off in front of women, you have to weigh your own weight. Don't overestimate yourself and stand out, just inviting people to laugh at you for nothing."

Seeing Shazhu's face turned red with anger, and Qin Huairu's face turned pale.

If that's the case according to Zhou Zhengyang, isn't Bang Geng hopeless?

Liu Haizhong stood with his big belly and scolded: "Jia Zhangshi, Qin Huairu, how did you educate your child? Bang Geng's hands and feet have never been clean on weekdays, and now it's even worse. He even dares to steal public property. When he gets a few years older, will he be killing people and setting fires? You two parents are really too outrageous, blindly spoiling Bang Geng, which is why you cultivated him into such a disaster. Not only did he cause a big disaster himself, but he also smeared our whole courtyard. If you strictly disciplined your children like I do, could such a thing happen? You two must reflect and examine yourselves to the whole courtyard."

Yi Zhonghai coughed: "Cough, cough, Old Liu, now Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu are sad and anxious, so don't lecture them first. Although Bang Geng is ignorant, he is someone you watched grow up since he was small. We have been neighbors in one courtyard for so many years; you, as an elder, cannot sit by and do nothing."

"Heh! Ptooey!"

Liu Haizhong spat a mouthful of old phlegm onto Yi Zhonghai's face: "Yi Zhonghai, what are you? You haven't even wiped the shit off your own ass, what face do you have to point fingers at me? If you ask me, Bang Geng turned bad, and you, as his godfather, can't escape the relationship. You lack discussion, and you, as an elder, have corrupt morals, so he must have followed your example."

"I #￥#%..."

Yi Zhonghai's moral kidnapping method was broken, and he was scolded bloody by Liu Haizhong in public. The huge sense of humiliation made him want to roll up his sleeves and have a fight. ===== CHAPTER 1495 =====