Scholars in the courtyard

As the night passed, the sky became gloomy, and even the sun seemed to be wrapped in a gray scarf, making it look bloated.

In the courtyard, after Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye got up, they began to prepare carefully.

Wearing jeans, a tunic top, and black leather shoes, it looks a bit nondescript, but at the moment, this outfit can be regarded as a fashionable suit.

Especially those jet black jeans, which not everyone can wear.

Even though Yang Xiaotao was used to wearing it in his previous life, wearing it again in this life still feels novel.

Looking back at Ran Qiuye who was putting on his coat, Yang Xiaotao showed an aesthetic gaze.

A pair of small black leather shoes, and then gray jeans, tightly wrapped the two long legs, making them straight and slender.

Then a straight curve was outlined, and a light blue belt was used to fasten it.

Of course, Yang Xiaotao felt that it would make the same difference whether he had this belt or not.

The top was a light red turtleneck sweater. As he put on the gray coat, Yang Xiaotao's familiar size was covered, and then Yang Xiaotao looked away.

Ran Qiuye on the side had long noticed Yang Xiaotao's piggy look.

And this expression comes from confidence in the body.

Since marrying Yang Xiaotao, perhaps she has eaten better, has less stress in life, and is in a better mental state.

The body seems to be experiencing growth all over again. Not only is the skin smooth and delicate, it is even worse than Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e.

More importantly, after having three children, I am still going strong.

It's not like a certain woman who is already on the verge of collapse.

It also made her more confident.

"I haven't seen enough yet!"

Ran Qiuye picked up the camera on the table and hung it around his neck. This time he went to the wedding and worked part-time as a photographer.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao standing there staring at him, Ran Qiuye was filled with joy.

Then he looked at Yang Xiaotao, who had a tall and straight figure and a straight face. If it weren't for the smile at the corner of his mouth, he would definitely look like a gentleman.

But even so, there is a sense of cynicism.

Yang Xiaotao walked up to him, put his hand on Ran Qiuye's shoulder, and said seriously, "Daughter-in-law, I suddenly feel a little worried!"

Ran Qiuye was surprised and quickly raised his head as if to ask.

But I heard Yang Xiaotao say with some emotion, "Where do we, the golden boy and the beautiful girl, go? Aren't we trying to steal the limelight from the bridegroom and the bride?"

"What if we are not allowed in?"

Pfft…

Ran Qiuye suddenly laughed.

"How can you praise yourself so much! I'm not ashamed!"

Yang Xiaotao didn't take it seriously, "What I said are all facts!"

"Come on, you're doing this just to feel good about yourself."

"In the eyes of a newlywed, the most beautiful and best one is always the other person!"

After saying that, Ran Qiuye walked out. It was getting late and he had to pick up the Dragon Boat Festival!

Yang Xiaotao followed him out with a smile, and the two of them walked out.

In the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye attracted the attention of people in the courtyard as soon as they came out dressed up.

Wang Dashan's family even laughed and joked, "You two are dressed like this. Those who know you are going to attend a wedding, but those who don't know think you are the bride and groom!"

"Yes, that's right!"

“These jeans look so spirited!”

The aunt in the courtyard said beside her, looking at the two of them, they looked like the bridegroom and the bride.

Especially when the two of them stand together, they are a perfect match!

Everyone laughed, and Ran Qiuye couldn't help but blush a little, especially because he was wearing jeans. Although he was covered by the coat, compared with the loose clothes he was wearing now, he still looked a bit avant-garde.

Yang Xiaotao didn't feel anything at all. He chatted and laughed with the people in the courtyard, then went out and got in the car and headed to Ran's house.

Just after Yang Xiaotao left, the door of Jia's house opened and Shazhu came out.

He finally understood why Mrs. Jia Zhang always liked to lie on the window.

In fact, here, most of the situation in the courtyard can be clearly seen!

Thinking of the two people who went out just now, Shazhu couldn't help but touch his cheek.

Speaking of which, he was only a little older than Yang Xiaotao, but why did he feel like he was inferior?

Could it be a matter of clothes?

That's not all. Seeing Ran Qiuye's appearance, Shazhu quietly turned back and glanced at Qin Huairu who was making the bed.

I feel emotional again!

Over the past few years, it has no longer been as plump and juicy as it once was, and no longer has the juice that once appeared.

He even needs to think wildly to get interested.

They are both mothers of three children, but why is there such a big gap?

Thinking of the child, Shazhu hurriedly lowered his head, his eyes becoming more hazy.

On the other side, Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye came to the courtyard. As soon as they entered the door, they saw Duanwu standing aside and letting Ran's mother dress up.

Ms. Cui next to her was still praising her and telling him not to move around.

As for the two sisters, they were standing aside, each holding an egg and eating it, but they wanted to stay at home.

After all, children are too young, and they can easily become messy if there are too many of them, regardless of the need for supervision.

The two walked in, and Ms. Cui's eyes lit up when she saw them.

Especially when I saw Yang Xiaotao's face, I felt familiar for a moment, as if I was seeing my own daughter.

Although this familiarity was a bit far away, and although she had never seen her youngest daughter's adult appearance, at this moment, what she saw, familiarly, was her daughter's appearance.

"Mom, let's pick up the child tonight!"

Ran Qiuye saw that Duanwu had tidied up and started talking.

Yang Xiaotao was holding the two girls, and the mistress kept rubbing the egg yolk on Yang Xiaotao, which made Ms. Cui hastily stop her.

Yang Xiaotao didn't mind either and walked around the house holding his daughter.

"Don't get your clothes dirty, I have to attend a wedding later."

Ms. Cui wiped the corners of her eyes without leaving a trace, and stepped forward to hold the child.

Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "You two are at home with your aunt and uncle. Wait until dad comes back to bring you sweets!"

The two little clever guys nodded immediately after hearing this, and the mistress even licked her lips.

On weekdays, there are sweets at home, but Ran Qiuye is very strict about it. Not to mention the two of them, they rarely eat sweets even during the Dragon Boat Festival.

That is to say, when they come to grandma's house or go back to Yangjiazhuang, the three brothers and sisters can eat something. Usually, let alone eating, they can't find it even if they look for it.

Hearing that the two younger sisters were eating sweets while staying at home, he immediately gave up on the Dragon Boat Festival. He ran over and took Yang Xiaotao's hand, "Dad, I'm not going either. I'm waiting at home."

Yang Xiaotao slapped him on the back of the head with his backhand, "You're worthless!"

Duan Wu, who was beaten by his father, immediately ran to Ran Qiuye's side.

Compared with his two sisters, he is considered older, but without his sisters, he would be just a child.

Ran Qiuye picked up Duanwu and comforted her for a while.

"Mom. Let's go then!"

"Go ahead and take your time on the road."

Then the three of them left Ran's house and drove to the West Garden.

This time, Tong Xiaolong's wedding was held here.

…

While Yang Xiaotao was taking Ran Qiuye to the West Garden to attend the wedding, Comrade Lao Jin was busy keeping in touch with his old brothers in Shanghai.

The first one is Secretary Ning from the Shanghai Refrigerator Factory.

It was also the factory where he took Yang Xiaotao to learn about air conditioning design.

This time he learned from Yang Xiaotao that the production of air conditioners would also be allocated to different locations to expand production capacity, so he wanted to help his old brothers.

In addition, I also want to broaden Yang Xiaotao's network.

It took a while for the call to be connected. Although there were some garbled sounds, the conversation between the two was still guaranteed.

"Lao Jin, I heard that you went to Sijiu City to enjoy yourself? Why did you think of me?"

"Still coming back?"

On the phone, Secretary Ning immediately joked after hearing Comrade Lao Jin's voice.

"Here, Lao Ning, I have a good thing to tell you. Do you want to hear it?"

Lao Jin said happily, after all, he got this from Yang Xiaotao!

"Good thing? What good thing can you do and still think about me?"

"What a good thing, a very important good thing for your factory!"

Lao Jin smiled seriously.

"When you have something good to do, don't you think of the car factory first?"

After hearing what Lao Ning said, Lao Jin was no longer anxious, "What you said, we have been hypocritical for many years, so I'm just asking you if you want to hear it!"

When Secretary Ning heard this, he guessed that something good was really happening, so he stopped joking and asked seriously, "No, are you really doing something good?"

"Of course. I'm telling you..."

As Lao Jin finished talking about the Red Star Machinery Factory, there was silence on the phone.

"Old Ning, Old Ning?"

"Ning Ningzi, please speak!"

"It won't be disconnected!"

Just when Lao Jin was holding the phone and about to hang up, a loud shout suddenly came from inside.

"Lao Jin, did you sleep with the landowner's daughter in your last life, and you had such bad luck?"

"You can pick up any grandson with some skills, ah..."

"Why don't I have such a good thing?"

Lao Jin put the microphone further away, fearing that the sound inside would jar his ears.

But when I heard the sour taste in the other person's mouth, I couldn't help but feel proud.

I've just been lucky in this life!

What the hell!

"Okay, my Xiaotao has already agreed to this, so you can decide whether or not to do it!"

"I told you, you don't have to do this. If you don't want it, there are plenty of people waiting to arrange it."

"I…"

"Lao Jin, this must be done!"

An anxious voice came from the phone, and Lao Jin immediately smiled, "That's okay, as long as you agree."

"When the time comes, you can apply to the higher-ups. Xiaotao is here at Red Star Machinery Factory to help, so this will most likely be done!"

"Okay, Lao Jin, when you come back, I'll treat you to a drink, the best wine!"

"For now, I'll find someone to prepare. Don't worry, it's done. Our whole factory is grateful, grateful to you, grateful to Yang Xiaotao, grateful to Hongxing Machinery Factory..."

"OK OK!"

"We are still so different from each other, so this kid has to call you grandpa!"

Lao Jin smiled, he knew very well what these old brothers were like.

In this way, it also paves the way for Yang Xiaotao's future.

Now Yang Xiaotao is in a high position, but he is still young.

Twenty or thirty years later, it may not be possible to go further and enter the decision-making level.

By then, the competition will not only be about ability, but also connections.

Mr. Yang has done everything he can.

Then his grandfather can't be idle either.

The connections that I have made for most of my life must be given to Yang Xiaotao in order to be most effective!

As for others, they probably won’t need it either!

"Okay, I still have to call Lao Meng."

"Let's talk about it later!"

Lao Jin said and hung up the phone.

On the other end of the phone, Secretary Ning heard the last word about Lao Meng and thought of the other party's factory. He immediately understood that the rice cooker of the machinery factory would also be located in Shanghai.

I once again had a higher opinion of the Red Star Machinery Factory.

"Electric rice cookers, air conditioners, engines, tractors, machine tools, and alloy research. Oh, and there's also medicine refining~"

"What kind of monster is this machinery factory!"

He sighed in his heart, but his hands were not slow. He picked up the phone and dialed, "Xiao Xiao, notify Director Du and the others to hold a meeting immediately!"