Scholars in the courtyard

When the Jia family has a child, the courtyard is naturally noisy. Jia and Zhang always talk about how their eldest grandson is doing to everyone they meet, as if they are afraid that others will not know.

Jia Dongxu was also beaming with smiles. He would be in a daze from time to time while working, and he would laugh endlessly.

In the past two days, Mrs. Jia Zhang had been wandering around Yang Xiaotao's yard a lot, and even showed off loudly, just to spite Yang Xiaotao.

In this regard, Yang Xiaotao should eat and sleep, and should not be angry with her at all.

Of course, Jia Zhang's targets are also Uncle Chen's house, Xu Damao's house, and others who don't like them in the yard. They all want to visit.

This caused people in the yard to gossip, and many people avoided the Jia family and did not want to deal with them.

Fortunately, the happy time in the Jia family did not last long. People in the courtyard discovered that Jia Zhang, who usually remained calm and leisurely in the courtyard, began to become anxious and even had dark circles under her eyes.

When a few close friends asked about it, they immediately knew what was going on.

It turned out that Qin Huairu gave birth to her first child and didn't have much milk, and Banggeng was a very good eater. She would make a fuss when she didn't have enough to eat, which made the Jia family anxious.

In order to let Qin Huairu have milk, Jia Zhang didn't care about anything else. She just bought pig's trotters and stewed chicken.

During the three days that Qin Huairu was in the hospital, she lived like a princess.

In the past three days, Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu were waiting around the bedside during the day. The aunt would bring something from time to time, and she had gained weight.

For the sake of Qin Huairu's milk, for fear of starving her eldest grandson, Jia Zhang's private money shrank sharply, leaving Qin Huairu to eat to her heart's content.

But even so, Qin Huairu still didn't have much milk, and the baby lost it after eating for a while. He was so hungry that he howled, and his voice could be heard throughout the hospital.

In the past, Ms. Jia Zhang would have said happily, "If a child has a loud voice, he must be energetic."

But now, hearing the cry scared her.

The young Jia Gen was originally born prematurely and has a small body. If he doesn't have enough to eat, what if something happens to him?

The anxious Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu could only hope that the first man and others could find milk powder and ask for some malted milk again.

It's just that in this day and age, eating is a problem. Where can I easily find milk powder for my children?

The first man searched for connections and finally found someone who could get milk powder on the black market through Deputy Factory Director Li.

However, the price is extremely expensive. If you don't have a milk powder coupon, a can will cost five yuan.

The uncle had no choice but to leave the decision to the Jia family. When he heard about the extremely expensive milk powder, Jia Zhang also hesitated, but Jia Dongxu felt sorry for his son, so he gritted his teeth and bought it.

Finally, for the sake of her eldest grandson, Jia Zhang also risked her life and bought milk powder.

However, classmate Jia Geng, who was the future pillar of the Jia family, drank freely, drank to sleep, and peeed while sleeping. A can of milk powder was consumed in less than three days, and then continued to make a fuss.

These days, milk powder does not come in eight or nine hundred grams, but in small cans. It only costs two to three hundred grams, seven or eight spoons at a time, and five or sixty grams in a meal. Sometimes there is an extra meal. How can such a small amount of milk powder be enough? for drink?

In this way, by the time the Jia family carried mother and son back to the courtyard, a week had passed and Jia Gen's child had also drank two cans of milk powder.

The Jia family also began to feel the pressure of funds.

In the end, I ran out of money and couldn't buy it anymore. Even with the help of my uncle, I only bought two cans.

But the Jia family didn't dare to let Banggian drink, so Jia and Zhang could only feed her with millet porridge and milk powder.

However, as the successor of the white-eyed wolf, Jia Geng didn't give any face to the child. When he tasted it was not the original taste, he immediately stopped drinking and started crying at the top of his voice.

The children don't eat, which makes the adults very worried.

There is no choice but to change it again.

Jia Zhang was also in a difficult position. She didn't dare to hit such a small child, and she wouldn't listen to reason, so she could only vent her anger on Qin Huairu.

She was scolded every day. A pair of lanterns were not too small. Why didn't she have any milk?

Qin Huairu was also uncomfortable, she didn't know it would be like this?

I thought that with my figure, raising a child wouldn't be a problem, but who knew I turned out to be such a good-looking person? It's really embarrassing for me to tell you.

Qin Huairu had just had two good days and wanted to continue enjoying it for a few more days when Mrs. Jia Zhang was kicked out of bed to take care of the child.

Qin Huairu had no choice but to hold on and take care of the child.

However, her body was strong and Jia Gong was thin, so there was no problem for a while.

Just seeing her son not having enough to eat every day made her, a mother, anxious.

Every day the yard is filled with the sound of children crying, and sometimes they are woken up in the middle of the night. The good-tempered ones can understand, but the bad-tempered ones start scolding them in the yard on the spot.

They are all factory workers and they do physical work. If they don't get enough rest or have an accident, they will be the backbone of the family.

Faced with everyone's anger, Mrs. Jia Zhang did not dare to stand up. The last time she committed public outrage and was beaten by the third uncle and others was still fresh in her mind, so she could only ask the first uncle to suppress it.

The Jia family also suffered greatly. Their house only had one room, and although a curtain was drawn in the middle to divide it into two rooms, after having this child, it became even more crowded. When one side cries, the other side can't sleep. Even dead people can be woken up.

The dark circles under Jia Zhang's eyes these past few days were caused by her children being noisy at night. Jia Dongxu was still distracted when he went to work, as if he hadn't woken up, and the workpieces he worked on were a pile of scraps. The team leader was so angry that he jumped up and down.

As for Qin Huairu, she couldn't eat well, sleep well, and had to worry about her son's nutrition. Under multiple pressures, her face, which had just gained weight, lost weight again within a week, her eyes were red and bloodshot, and her face was haggard.

After entering mid-October, it has become cold in Sijiu City and people wear long sleeves.

The night became more deserted. Yang Xiaotao went out to put water in the vegetable garden and prepared to go home.

At this time, the cries of children and the noise of adults were heard again from Jia's house.

Before he could return to the house, he saw a figure running out of Jia's house and rushing straight to the first master Yi Zhonghai's house.

"Jia Zhang's family?"

"This old godly woman!"

Yang Xiaotao knew it was Jia Zhang as soon as he saw the stubby figure, but he couldn't figure out why he was looking for Yi Zhonghai so late. "Isn't it because I don't have money to buy milk powder, haha."

Yang Xiaotao raised the corner of his mouth and admired the Jia family.

How can any child drink milk powder these days?

You must know that milk powder is not available in China. All the drinks on the market are imported. Can it be cheaper?

When children are born in rural areas, they are fed corn porridge. At most, they drink millet porridge. There are not many people like the Jia family who make their own food.

Yang Xiaotao returned to the house, but Jia Zhang complained about her bitterness at Yi Zhonghai's house.

It wasn't until midnight that Yi Zhonghai was so sleepy that he spoke vaguely and asked for her tomorrow, and then sent Jia Zhang back.

On the weekend, Yang Xiaotao and Uncle Chen made an appointment to go fishing in the West Sea. These days, Yang Xiaotao wants to save credits to upgrade his cooking skills. By then, he should have a lot of gains in the second-level cooking skills.

Of course, fishing skills can also be upgraded to level three. Not to mention the fish caught, even the monthly gifts are a big income.

Therefore, fishing subsidy "food" has become an important source of supplies, which can also stop some people's mouths.

When he got up in the morning, Yang Xiaotao went out with Uncle Chen with his gold fishing rod. Before he could walk out of the courtyard, he was stopped by Yi Zhonghai.

"Lao Chen, Xiao Tao, please wait a moment!"

Yi Zhonghai stopped the two of them and came to them with dark circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he had not slept well last night.

Last night, he was woken up by Mrs. Jia Zhang while he was sleeping. Then he complained, and finally made a request, which made it difficult for him as an uncle.

After thinking about it for most of the night, he finally couldn't get over it. He had to help with the Jia family's affairs, otherwise it would ruin the relationship and wouldn't the previous investment be in vain?

Therefore, after thinking about it, it still has to fall on Yang Xiaotao to solve this matter.

There was no way, who allowed him to be the only single person in the courtyard and occupy two houses?

However, he also knew the relationship between Yang Xiaotao and the Jia family. It would be an understatement to say that they would never interact with each other until death. Yang Xiaotao would not interfere with anyone who had the slightest relationship with the Jia family.

Therefore, this matter needs to be roundabout.

"Master, you got up so early, what's wrong?"

Yang Xiaotao carried the bamboo basket and signaled that if he had anything to say, he should speak quickly.

Uncle Chen stood aside and said nothing, but he didn't look good either.

Yi Zhonghai said quickly as he saw people gradually appearing in the yard.

"Xiao Tao, it's indeed a small matter."

"No, your house has two rooms. I want Shazhu to live with you for a few days."

"In this way, Silly Zhu frees up the house and lets Qin Huairu take the child in, which also saves the child from crying at night and disturbing everyone's sleep!"

Yi Zhonghai said, as if he had not forgotten to carry with him the will of everyone in the courtyard and consider it for everyone.

"Master, this matter was brought up by the Jia family."

Yang Xiaotao thought of seeing Jia Zhang last night, and there was no need to think that it must have been the old witch's idea.

Oh, I was afraid that I wouldn't let them live in, so I asked Silly Zhu to come over. The house he vacated was just for the Jia family to use. I guess based on the old woman's wishful thinking, it would be the year of the monkey and the moon to pay back the other after using it.

"No, I'm thinking about the compound."

"You see, the Jia family only has one room. They usually eat, drink, poop and sleep together. How can children grow up in such an environment?"

"Can you stop making trouble?"

"Our compound is full of factory workers. Not having a good rest will affect our work."

"I see that there happens to be an empty room in your house, and I also know that you and the Jia family don't get along, so I asked Silly Zhu to come over. Silly Zhu can also help you with cooking. You see, let's make a decision today. I'll ask Jia Will Jia and Shazhu move there?"

Yi Zhonghai said confidently that he had taken care of Yang Xiaotao's face. With his prestige and being so easy to talk to, he felt that there must be no problem.

He never thought that Yang Xiaotao could refuse, because in his opinion, this matter was just a matter of staying for a few days, and he would be able to eat when the child was older, which would save him worries.

However, what he expected was not loud, but he looked at Yang Xiaotao and sneered.

"Master, if you don't wake up, go back and continue sleeping. What are you daydreaming about?"

"And you asked Silly Zhu to come over and cook for me? It's like I can't cook and I will starve to death without him!"

"I still say what I say, no matter how much of my house I don't agree to, I will call the police and arrest anyone who dares to enter!"

"Don't think that you are the only good person. I, Yang Xiaotao, don't do this!"

After saying that, Yang Xiaotao walked towards the front yard with Uncle Chen who was smiling at the side.

Behind him, Yi Zhonghai was dumbfounded when he heard this, and shouted quickly when he saw the two of them were about to leave.

"Yang Xiaotao, you, can't you think about the overall situation?"

"Our courtyard has been in a state of chaos these days. What's the matter with your efforts?"

"I'm not asking for your house. I'm just staying for two days. What's wrong?"

Yi Zhonghai was a little angry, and many people around him heard the sound and rushed over.

Those who understood it quickly started to learn more about it, and a few people started chattering there.

"Ah!"

"Big picture? What's wrong?"

Yang Xiaotao stopped and turned back to point at Yi Zhonghai, "Yi Zhonghai. You're plotting against me all the time, can't you just stop?"

"Jia's own affairs must be resolved by himself."

"Why should I give up the house?"

"I'm not the only one who has an extra house in the compound."

"Not to mention it's far away, but your uncle's house also has two rooms. Why don't you let Silly Zhu go to your house?"

"If it doesn't work, just let Qin Huairu take the child. Aren't you a family? Wouldn't it be more convenient for you to take care of her if you live together?"

After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai felt his blood surge. He wanted to speak but Yang Xiaotao pushed him back.

"Damn it."

"Every one of them is a wolf with a wolf's heart and a dog's lungs, and you are a sanctimonious hypocrite. None of them are good."

Yang Xiaotao didn't give him any face, and left the courtyard with just one sentence.

The people watching the excitement dispersed immediately, leaving Yi Zhonghai to take a deep breath and exhale, his chest rising and falling, and then slowly walked back into the house.