Scholars in the courtyard

Yang Family, West House.

Ran Qiuye and Lou Xiao'e sat together, cracking melon seeds and watching TV, and the two of them whispered again.

"Qiuye, you don't know that Qin Huairu is actually ringed!"

"This woman, I knew she was not a good person when I was in the courtyard."

"I clean up like a opera all day long. You don't know, when I was still here in the yard, I would wash clothes in the yard all day long, as if I was very capable."

"Now I think about it, like that, haha, it was made for people to see."

"The motive is not pure!"

Lou Xiao'e said disdainfully.

Who doesn’t know why a widow wears a ring?

Ran Qiuye was very suspicious after hearing this, "It couldn't be Jia Zhang who said it!"

"Who knows, dog eat dog!"

"However, I think it's 80% true."

"Aunt Wang and the others all asked, why were there three children a few years ago, but now there is no one?"

"There must be something wrong!"

Lou Xiaoe said seriously, Ran Qiuye nodded silently.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, how are your rural schools doing?"

Lou Xiao'e didn't want to talk too much about giving birth to a child. After all, she would never think about it in her life unless something unexpected happened.

Change the topic and talk about school.

"It's very good. Now the school's teaching is on the right track, and students and teachers are getting along well."

"That's good. A few days ago, a junior high school teacher in our hospital came back and said that there are no classes in their school. He also said that he would go to the countryside with him!"

"Besides, it's been happening again on the street these days. I had to shout the same slogans all the way from last class! My throat is dry!"

Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but sigh when she thought of something.

The arrogance that was suppressed by the machinery factory seems to be starting to show up again!

Yang Xiaotao should have been more strict back then to save these guys from having nothing to do and not studying hard!

"Okay, that's a matter from above. Let's not get involved and just live our own lives."

Ran Qiuye quickly stopped Lou Xiao'e. There were many people in this room!

"I know!"

Lou Xiao'e smiled, then leaned towards Ran Qiuye and stretched out her hand!

"Qiuye, are you fat again?"

"Here, let me show you..."

…

After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of food are gone.

The atmosphere at the table also became enthusiastic.

Liu Huaimin and the others reminisced about interesting things together, bursts of laughter came from time to time.

Yang Xiaotao gained some insight as he listened to them talk about the turbulent years.

Bai Jingshu was talking to Ran Qiuye and Lou Xiao'e, and the three of them were whispering.

The drinking lasted until midnight, and of course, only a few people were able to leave in the end.

Yang Xiaotao and Xu Yuanshan once again held Yang Youning, but this time they did not send him home according to Yang Youning's instructions.

The two drove to the machinery factory, and then Yang Youning and Xu Yuanshan each found an office and went to sleep.

Fortunately, there are heaters in the office, so I don't have to worry about freezing.

Yang Xiaotao arranged for the two of them and drove to the courtyard.

The cold wind was like a knife, and the biting cold air penetrated the silence of the night.

Under the street lights, the dim yellow light swayed in the sharp north wind, as if telling the desolation of winter nights.

Deep in the alley, the occasional barking of dogs broke the silence of the night and made people tighten their coats.

In this dark night, three figures walked one after another on the roadside.

The person in front had his back stooped and his figure was a little thin.

The two people behind were closer, their heads lowered, and they were not walking fast.

The two groups of people were far apart.

When Yang Xiaotao drove by, he glanced at the three people and recognized who they were. His heart moved and the car slowly pulled over and stopped.

The people walking in front immediately raised their heads and paid attention when they saw the stopped car.

"Uncle Yan! Get in the car!"

After Yan Fugui was taken to the police station by Zhang Suo, he was asked this and that. He was not allowed to leave until he explained everything thoroughly and what happened in the previous courtyard.

All this trouble would cost him his life.

Especially since he hadn't eaten anything that night, it was freezing cold, and the cold wind blew through his body.

Ah sneeze…

Yan Fugui rubbed his nose, looked back at Sha Zhu and Qin Huairu, and then distanced themselves again.

These two people are like a pair of evil stars. Whoever meets them will be unlucky.

My heart is full of resentment towards these harmful people in the Jia family.

Just when he was freezing and had no place to stay warm, he suddenly saw a car stop in front of him.

Then I saw a person sticking his head out of the car window and heard a familiar voice.

With a smile on his face, Yan Fugui hurriedly jogged to the front of the jeep.

Then he opened the passenger door and got in.

"Xiao Tao, are you going to the machinery factory?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Yes, I sent a few people back."

As he spoke, the car started and headed home along the road.

Behind the car, Shazhu and Qin Huairu were stunned on the spot. They didn't come back to their senses until the car started and slowly left.

Hehe…

A mouthful of thick phlegm

"Yang Xiaotao is so stupid!"

Silly Zhu sighed, cursing fiercely in his heart.

If it hadn't been for the cold wind pouring into his mouth, he could still have cursed a few words.

His body shivered and he continued to walk forward with his head lowered.

Qin Huairu's face behind him was pale, and his mind was in chaos.

The two of them were walking with their heads down. Although they were very close to each other, compared to Silly Zhu's shameless appearance before, he looked distant now.

Qin Huairu understood that the ring that Jia Zhang mentioned today was a thorn in Si Zhu's heart.

Fortunately, she made preparations in advance and took off the ring.

However, there is no rush to talk about this matter.

Because the greater the grievance she suffered, the more guilty Shazhu would feel towards her.

The two of them were walking with their heads down, while Yang Xiaotao's car in front of them was driving slowly.

"Uncle Yan, why are you back so late?"

Yang Xiaotao inquired about the news, and Yan Fugui naturally understood Yang Xiaotao's purpose of pulling him in, and did not hide it, and then told the story again.

"We went to the police station, and they sent Banggan to the mortuary. We did some research and determined that he died of suffocation."

"Then just ask what happened."

"It's nothing to me. I just tell the truth and tell what I see."

"And Qin Huairu, she's crying. She doesn't say anything when asked. She just doesn't know."

"It's really unattractive."

"It's easy to explain it clearly, but who knew that Jia Zhang would cause trouble again. There was no other way, so Zhang and the others had no choice but to send him to the hospital."

"This delay has ended now."

As Yan Fugui spoke, there was a growling sound in his stomach.

"I have nothing to do with this Jia family's affairs. It's so bad that I don't even have to eat."

Yan Fugui cursed, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, I heard that your machinery factory is going to upgrade this time?"

"Yes, it does happen."

"Oh, this machinery factory has evolved from a steel rolling mill step by step, and it's really getting better and better."

Yan Fugui sighed, "When your father passed away, who knew you could achieve such success."

"Yeah, who knows."

Yang Xiaotao sighed and then fell into silence.

The car arrived at the entrance of the alley, and the two got out and walked into the yard.

"Uncle Yan, take these two cans back and try them."

Yan Fugui was stunned on the spot. He didn't react until Yang Xiaotao handed the two cans to him. He just wanted to say something, but found that Yang Xiaotao had passed the hanging flower gate and disappeared into the front yard.

"Alas! We are also taking advantage of the second child."

Yan Fugui tightened the two cans in his hands. Although they were cold and stinging his hands, his heart felt warm.

Back home, Ran Qiuye had already cleared the table, and Lao Jin was drinking tea beside him, apparently waiting for him.

Yang Xiaotao came to one side and sat down, while Ran Qiuye sat on the other side.

"Grandpa!"

"If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Yang Xiaotao took a sip of hot tea from the cup and felt much warmer.

It’s cold today and it’s not the New Year yet.

"I do have something to tell you."

Lao Jin thought about it for a while, and finally decided that it was better to speak directly, and there was no need to beat around the bush with Yang Xiaotao.

"I heard you just said that some of the work in the machinery factory will be assigned to the following people in the future."

"I just wanted to ask if there is anything I can give to Shanghai."

"Especially from the Shanghai Automobile Factory."

After Comrade Lao Jin finished speaking, he held the tea cup in his hand and looked a little nervous.

As early as when eating, Yang Xiaotao noticed something strange about Lao Jin.

Naturally, he could guess what Lao Jin was thinking and had an answer to this question.

So I didn't think much about it at the moment and just said yes, "Grandpa, of course there will be no problem with this matter."

Lao Jin grinned after hearing this, and Ran Qiuye on the side picked up the kettle and filled the cup with water.

"But, Grandpa, the car factory won't need it for the time being."

Yang Xiaotao spoke, but Lao Jin's expression froze.

"Listen to me, the most suitable engine for the Shanghai automobile factory is a gasoline engine, and what we are currently developing is a diesel engine. Asking them to switch to diesel engines is equivalent to putting the cart before the horse and getting half the result with twice the effort."

"So, the future of Shanghai Automobile Factory still lies in gasoline engines."

Hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, Lao Jin also thought about it and knew that the one that was suitable was the most suitable.

"Compared to engines, I think things like air conditioners will have more development prospects in Shanghai."

Yang Xiaotao spoke again, and Lao Jin looked up, "You mean, find a factory in Shanghai to produce air conditioners."

"Yes, not only air conditioners, but also rice cookers, electric pressure cookers, etc."

Hearing this, Lao Jin even laughed so hard that his teeth came out.

"Don't worry, I'll call Shanghai tomorrow and ask if they are willing."

Although he was asking questions, the pride on his face could not be concealed by the wrinkles.

With nothing to worry about, Comrade Lao Jin immediately felt drunk, and then went to the east room to sleep.

After a while, the snoring sound started.

After Yang Xiaotao washed up, he followed Ran Qiuye back to the house to rest.

As soon as the two of them lay down, Ran Qiuye leaned his head over and Yang Xiaotao hugged her.

"You said, the stick figure is just gone?"

Yang Xiaotao kissed his forehead. As a parent, he couldn't bear to see his children pity.

Especially losing it at such a young age.

"should be."

"well!"

Ran Qiuye sighed, and then thought of the one at home, "We must educate them in the Dragon Boat Festival in the future, and we can't let them go astray."

"Don't worry about this, I have confidence in our children."

"I don't know where you get your confidence."

Yang Xiaotao said seriously, "Because, my wife is ten thousand times better than Jia Qin."

"Bullshit."

Ran Qiuye replied with a happy face.

Yi Zhonghai's family.

Shazhu and Qin Huairu finally entered the door despite the wind.

In the room, Yi Zhonghai and his eldest mother had been lying down for a long time, but when they came in, they still woke up, put on their cotton-padded jackets, and asked about their situation.

"You guys sit down first and I'll make you some food."

Auntie said, while Qin Huairu and Silly Zhu sat in front of Yi Zhonghai.

"Huairu, the stick is gone. I know it's a blow to you, but you still have Xiaodang and Sophora japonica, so you have to be open-minded."

Yi Zhonghai glanced at Qin Huairu, and his eyes swept over his stomach. He endured the dissatisfaction in his heart and spoke stiffly.

Qin Huairu pretended not to hear it and continued to lower her head and say nothing.

Silly Zhu took a deep breath and said, "It's okay now. The stick is gone, and Jia Zhang is about to go in. Both of them are gone. What should we do next?"

Yi Zhonghai didn't think about it, but he had a solution.

"Zhuzi, tomorrow morning, you go to Jia's house to clean up, and then move in with Huai Ru."

Silly Zhu and Qin Huairu suddenly raised their heads, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Yi Zhonghai looked towards the back room, "Xiaodang and Huaihua are named Jia."

Silly Zhu suddenly realized, "You are right."

"If we move in, I don't believe anyone would dare to chase us away."

"Even the street office can't do it."

At this moment, Shazhu felt that if he didn't fight for it, this house would really have nothing to do with him.