Scholars in the courtyard

Half an hour later, Yang Xiaotao stood up and put away the fishing rod, then hung the bucket on the left handlebar, and finally used a straw rope to pass a nearly two-foot-long fish through its gills and hung it on the right.

Xiaowei was lying in the chest pocket, snoring. Running in the water was much more tiring than running outside, and he had to control the water plants to drive away the fish. It was so tiring!

Yang Xiaotao fixed the items, then rode on the bike, and slowly left in the eyes of surprise and envy.

The shock of the people around him slowly dissipated until Yang Xiaotao's figure disappeared from sight.

The past half hour was simply Yang Xiaotao's performance moment.

The swinging fishing rod and the fish flying in the air every time it was lifted up did not seem like fishing, but fishing.

And every time they caught a big fish, it made the fishermen wonder if they were in the same waters.

After everyone calmed down, some people immediately started to talk about it, and many people asked about Yang Xiaotao's background.

Apart from anything else, knowing such a capable person, it's good to go home and brag about it.

Of course, many people know Yang Xiaotao, after all, the impression Yang Xiaotao has left here over the years is obvious to all.

No one can deny his fishing skills.

It's just that there are fewer people coming in the past two years, and the fishermen have changed batches, so fewer people know him.

If it were in the past, when seeing Yang Xiaotao coming, someone would immediately approach with a fishing rod and take advantage of it.

Just like now, a little old man wearing glasses immediately occupied Yang Xiaotao's position when Yang Xiaotao left.

While the people around were puzzled, the little old man had already raised the fishing rod, and a foot-long carp was thrown ashore.

Then everyone realized something, this, this is not a well-made fish nest.

Soon a group of people came running over, throwing out fishing rods one by one, and everyone stared with wide eyes waiting for the big fish to take the bait.

The old man had stood up and made way, stretched out his hand and inserted his finger into the gills of the fish quickly, holding the fishing rod in a daze.

Based on his years of experience, Yang Xiaotao left early to get this benefit.

If he had come later, he would not have gotten this one.

But looking at the big fish in his hand, he felt happy. He had worked hard for most of the day and only caught two small fish the size of a palm. Now, thanks to Yang Xiaotao, the big fish was hooked in an instant.

The old man pushed the legs of his glasses, looked back at the people who were still waiting, and showed a smile on his face.

Do you really think that anyone can take advantage of Yang Xiaotao!

Can you take advantage without patience and vision?

He suddenly felt satisfied, and the big fish he was holding didn't feel heavy!

In fact, Yang Xiaotao discovered it when he came here.

After all, there are not many people who can ride a bicycle to fish. He usually rides a bicycle to fish to show off, to show off, and to satisfy his vanity.

But he didn't expect that Yang Xiaotao, who had disappeared for more than a week, would come today.

So, he waited on the side.

But this wait took a long time.

He could see that this guy was not focused on fishing, but was reading a book on the side for a while.

He didn't start to get serious until the end.

But this harvest, he estimated that the amount caught could last him a week!

Really, people are angry when they compare themselves to others!

He was so envious, but he picked up the big fish that was still resisting, and felt happy.

"This guy, if you leave a little bit, it will be enough for everyone to eat."

"In the future, you have to follow closely and don't offend him!"

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Siheyuan.

When Yang Xiaotao came back, it naturally caused a commotion again.

Fortunately, the people in the courtyard had long been accustomed to it and had developed resistance to it.

But seeing the big fish hanging on the handlebars, it was hard not to envy it.

Tonight, the Yang family will have meat again.

Those who have some knowledge immediately arranged to cook early to avoid not being able to eat when the time comes.

Or take the money and prepare to go out to buy some meat and vegetables to improve the food.

These days, the living standards of the Siheyuan have improved a lot. Even the poor households have a job in the street office. It is difficult to eat, but it is not difficult to eat enough.

In the middle courtyard, Qin Huairu was guarding the pool to wash clothes.

Since she married into the Siheyuan, washing clothes here has become her daily habit.

Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, it can't stop her from washing clothes.

At that time, every time she sat here, there were countless eyes around her, with praise, envy, unwillingness, and dirty thoughts...

But no matter which one, she was the focus of this courtyard.

She is also a good daughter-in-law, a good wife, and a good mother in people's mouths.

But now, when she came out with a basin again, many people around her were also washing clothes, but they all kept their distance from her.

Qin Huairu lowered her head and rubbed hard, her palms kept rubbing the clothes, and water splashed from time to time, wetting the ground, and her proud heart fell together!

She understood that she was no longer the focus of the courtyard, no longer the focus of people's attention.

"Xiao Tao is back!"

"Such a big fish, this skill is really amazing!"

"Yes, I will teach Duanwu in the future, so that we can have a good meal at home!"

Suddenly, the women's discussions came to her ears. Qin Huairu looked up, then lowered her head again, with a lonely expression.

Yang Xiaotao!

Because every time she saw him, she would feel endless regret in her heart.

Deep down, she hoped that the other party would look at her, but she was also afraid that the other party would see her current appearance.

Watching Yang Xiaotao walk by without stopping, even though she had prepared in her heart, she still felt lost.

Hearing the cheers of the children in the house, she couldn't help but look sideways.

Then she saw Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye happily together, and she felt even more jealous.

"Sister, I have something to tell you."

Just as Qin Huairu lowered her head, a voice came.

Qin Huairu looked up at Qin Jingru, and then asked, "What's the matter, just say it here!"

Qin Jingru looked around, then gritted her teeth and said, "About medicinal wine!"

Qin Huairu's hand trembled, and then stared at Qin Jingru, "Medicinal wine, what medicinal wine!"

Qin Jingru glanced at the house, and a smile appeared on her face, "Let's go inside and talk!"

Qin Huairu knew what Qin Jingru meant, bit her lip, and then didn't bother to wash clothes, picked up the basin and walked into the house.

At noon, Ran Qiuye made some simple food, and the two led the children to the Cultural Palace.

After playing until the afternoon, they took him to the barber shop to wash his hair and cut his hair. Finally, the family went to the nearest Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

The service staff all recognized Yang Xiaotao, and they were all very polite.

Here, Yang Xiaotao spent most of the money he had saved for half a year.

Almost every one of the four children changed into a set of cotton clothes, of course, the styles were similar and the colors were also very uniform.

In addition, he bought a wool sweater for Ran Qiuye, which was said to be imported from the Alliance. This one was more than the four children.

Ran Qiuye thought it was too expensive, but Yang Xiaotao insisted, and in the end, Yang Xiaotao had the final say.

Although Ran Qiuye felt a little distressed, he was still happy riding on the bike.

On the way back, the handlebars of the two bicycles were full of things, and the children were laughing and shouting on the bicycles, enjoying a happy childhood.

Back to the courtyard, it naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Especially the new clothes and new shoes bought for the children, running in the yard, but it made many children envious.

In the evening, a table was set up in the Yang family yard.

The Taoist priest, Yu Zecheng, and Wang Dashan from the courtyard were all invited to come and drink and eat together.

Everyone came with two bottles of wine, the Taoist priest brought two bottles of wine, Yu Zecheng brought a watermelon, and Wang Dashan's family brought two pig intestines.

This meal was said to be at Yang's house, but it was more like several families gathered at one table, eating and chatting with each other to increase their feelings.

It was hot and dull, and there was no activity in the courtyard.

The TV in Yang's house was already full of people within 20 meters.

After drinking, they didn't fight with the children for seats.

But there was nothing to do when they went home.

Yang Xiaotao simply went into the house and took out a deck of cards from the space. This thing has been available in Sijiu City for a long time, but not many people play it.

One is that everyone is busy working during the day, even if there are no idle people who have jobs, they have to find work to support their families. Who has the mind to play poker.

Moreover, this behavior may turn into gambling. If it is reported by someone, it will be impossible to clear it up even if you jump into the Yellow River.

Lastly, Yang Xiaotao estimated that the way to play poker has not been developed yet, and people have long been tired of playing with the few ways to play.

Yang Xiaotao took out the poker cards, and the three of them gathered together, playing and chatting.

"No news from Shanghai yet?"

Yang Xiaotao asked in a low voice, and Yu Zecheng shook his head, "I will report today and learn some information."

"Shanghai is not quiet yet."

At this point, Yu Zecheng also frowned, "I have communicated with the comrades over there, and the other party is very cunning this time."

"And they are fully prepared, and the weapons and equipment they use are very advanced."

"Do you know helicopters?"

Yu Zecheng suddenly looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked.

"I know!"

"It's the kind of thing that buzzes in the air"

Yang Xiaotao replied, gesturing in the air.

The old Taoist nodded, "When we were fighting in the north, we encountered it. That thing didn't fly high, but it stayed in the air for a long time. With two hundred heavy machine guns, our people suffered a lot."

Yu Zecheng took a deep breath, "This time, this thing appeared in Shanghai. During the roundup, the backbone personnel of the other side escaped by helicopter."

"Then what?"

"Then when our comrades found the helicopter, it had been burned and the people were nowhere to be found."

"It is said that someone saw people going into the water by the river. Nine out of ten times they escaped from underwater."

Yu Zecheng felt very powerless when he said this.

Such a good helicopter, burn it at will, it's all money.

And in order to prevent them from seizing it, they would rather burn it or blow it up than leave it.

This is a very advanced helicopter in the United States.

If we can seize one, it will be very important for the research and development of domestic helicopters.

Especially the instruments and equipment inside, which are urgently needed for research in China.

What a pity~~~

"By the way, although the helicopter was burned, Jinling Aeronautical College took the wreckage and said they wanted to study shooting. They also wanted to let capable production units across the country go to investigate together. This matter has already been known to the higher-ups, and I guess your machinery factory will also receive the news."

Yu Zecheng finally heard some news, and Yang Xiaotao nodded without comment. He didn't have much enthusiasm for researching helicopters.

The main thing is that there is a lot of work on hand, and it has to be done step by step.

"Also, a lot of harmful things have appeared in Shanghai. Our comrades have caught a lot of them, but they just can't find the source."

Yang Xiaotao interrupted and said, "So, the other party's focus is still on the Shanghai shipyard?"

Yu Zecheng shook his head, "Maybe, but maybe not."

"From what we know, the other party is probably confusing the public and taking the opportunity to muddy the waters."

"In fact, the target is still you."

The old Taoist nodded, "This is a test of patience. Whoever reveals a flaw first will lose the initiative."

Yang Xiaotao lowered his head and looked at the cards, "I'm ready, they should act quickly."

"I have to go to the south in two days. When I leave, they won't have a chance."

The three were silent.

Sometimes, you are afraid that the other party will come to sabotage, but you also hope that the other party will come earlier to save you from worrying.