Scholars in the courtyard

Under the night, snowflakes were flying.

In the Yang family's living room, the heater is burning brightly.

In the iron pot sitting on it, the bones are rolling, and the aroma of the meat is constantly coming out.

In the room, Yang Xiaotao, Yang Youning, Liu Huaimin, Chen Gong, Wang Guodong, Xu Yuanshan, Sun Guo, Liang Zuoxin, and Zhao Chuanjun gathered around each other, occupying the entire table.

The people present were all old people who came from the steel rolling mill. Even Liang Zuoxin was leaning against each other, making it even more cordial to sit together.

These people are the core of the machinery factory.

As for Guan Zhiyong, Zhou Shenghong, Ding Xiangjun and others, they are still a little behind.

On the side, Zhou Kui was helping to add tea and water, listening to the conversations of several people from time to time.

During the day, Yang Youning came back and walked around the factory. In the evening, Yang Xiaotao treated him.

As for the reason, everyone knows it.

The spirit of the three studies made Yang Xiaotao shine.

In particular, the continuous extension of the spirit of innovation has made this trend continue to rise.

As the director of a machinery factory, he didn't show his face on such an important occasion. Even if he didn't feel uncomfortable at all, was he still a human being?

So I asked Yang Xiaotao to treat the guests to dinner.

Yang Xiaotao didn't care about this, it was just a meal, and there happened to be a lot of things in the space, so he took this opportunity to call everyone to his home to get together.

Emotions, even between husband and wife, need to be managed, and the pros and cons should be discussed from time to time.

Not to mention people like them.

A few people sat together and naturally talked about various things, which also made Zhou Kui, who was responsible for part-time work, very happy to listen.

"You don't know, the wind in Yanzhou is really cold."

Yang Youning used chopsticks to pour the noodles in the bowl. The broth soaked the old noodles until they were soft. Coupled with the spiciness of the chili oil, eating them made his whole body feel comfortable.

"Our comrades couldn't adapt at first, and many of them had chilblains on their hands. Thanks to the help of local comrades, it went smoothly."

Yang Youning talked about the Yanzhou branch, and everyone nodded from time to time.

Yang Xiaotao put the sliced ​​meat into a bowl, turned it around while the broth was boiling, and finally dipped it in some garlic soy sauce and put it in his mouth.

"If Yanzhou can develop, it still has great potential."

"At the northwest farm, Secretary Qian sent a special letter of thanks to thank the agricultural equipment for their help, so that we can improve our production in the future."

Having said this, Yang Xiaotao looked at Sun Guo next to him, "Uncle Sun, I remember that your R\u0026D department is working on this. You have to hurry up and get it done."

Sun Guozheng was chewing on a rib wishbone. When he heard Yang Xiaotao say this, he immediately put down the bone, then picked up the towel next to him and wiped his mouth, "I still want to say this."

"We have developed a sledge that combines multiple iron plows. It can also control the depth and is suitable for plowing in various situations."

After Sun Guo finished speaking, everyone nodded.

If the first branch factory doesn’t have this capability, then it shouldn’t be called a first branch factory.

"After this thing is completed, send a copy of the drawing to Yanzhou."

"Factory No. 2 will also give you a share."

As soon as Yang Youning finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao mentioned something.

Sun Guo nodded, not thinking it was a big deal. These two factories were far away from Sijiu City.

Besides, even if it is not given to them, it must be taken out for production by other factories.

After saying this, Sun Guo picked up the green onions on the side, dipped them in the sauce and ate them.

Wang Guodong next to him also took one, and then looked at the wooden barrel next to the room.

There are a lot of green onions growing there.

"I said such a good thing, why don't you remind us."

Wang Guodong pointed to the two wooden barrels in front of him.

Yang Xiaotao looked back, then smiled and said, "When we leave later, each person will take some."

Wang Guodong smiled after hearing this, "I'm sorry, I just like this one."

Chen Gong curled his lips after hearing this, "All you have is garlic and green onions. You used to eat them every meal when you were at the steel rolling mill. Lao Sun and I were tortured by you a lot."

Wang Guodong said proudly, "I have no choice but to take this bite."

After hearing this, several people laughed as they remembered the past.

Sun Guo even chewed green onions and ate noodles, and replied, "So we have learned to fight fire with fire."

Everyone laughed again.

Zhou Kui brought the broth basin over and placed it in the middle.

I sat aside and ate with a small bowl in my hand. When I heard about the steel rolling mill, I had something to talk about when I got home.

"Old Xu, how is your biochemistry research institute doing? Has everyone settled down?"

Yang Youning asked, Xu Yuanshan nodded, "We made a lot of money this time."

As he spoke, his eyes lit up, "Let me tell you, here, there are expert teachers, they are all treasures."

"With these people here, I dare not say anything else. The suggestions given in the chemical industry alone are enough for our plans for next year."

"Also, these people have a high understanding of chemical engineering knowledge, and some problems in the process can be solved at a glance."

"There's more"

Xu Yuanshan kept talking as if he was talking.

He is a layman, and he has been diligent in leading the chemical plant over the years, but leading an expert to an expert is a strenuous job in itself, not to mention he is a strong and friendly person.

If it hadn't been for several outstanding contributions, he would have been transferred elsewhere.

Now that he has such a group of teachers, it is equivalent to his "staff department", and he can directly enjoy the fun of being the boss.

"I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it."

"So many things happened while I was away."

Yang Youning sighed with emotion, feeling a little disappointed.

Liu Huaimin saw it and put down the bread in his hand, "Yes, we have done a lot since you left."

"This shows"

"What does this show?"

Yang Youning felt that this was a bit unpleasant.

Zhao Chuanjun was holding back his laughter at this time, "This shows that the machinery factory is the same with or without you."

"Get out of here, you guy! I'll go to your house tomorrow night and drink you to death."

"Keep your word, if you don't go tomorrow night, I'll go to your house."

Hahaha

Zhao Chuanjun was not to be outdone, he knew that Lao Yang was a henpecked husband.

"I'm not afraid of you!"

Yang Youning said toughly, then lowered his head and smiled, "Now my wife is focusing on the children."

"My management is not that great anymore."

Everyone laughed again after hearing this, and Yang Youning didn't care.

When the laughter stopped, Yang Xiaotao raised his glass and said with a smile, "Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate Comrade Old Yang's triumphant return."

"Okay."

"Cheers." Everyone raised their glasses, and the clinking sound was particularly crisp in the snow.

Zhou's house.

Ran Qiuye was eating with her children, and there was also a portion of the ingredients prepared by Yang Xiaotao.

On the small stove, the pot was also bubbling with steam.

"Qiuye, did you really bring Uncle Yan?"

Liu Yuhua took care of Rongrong and stuffed the meat strips in her hand into her mouth.

As for Duanwu and Xiaoyu, they were reading comic books with Miaomiao in the house.

They were illiterate and could only listen to Miaomiao's stories.

Ran Qiuye hugged Yueyue and nodded, "Yes, it's not bad now."

Yan Fugui came to their house a while ago, and Yang Xiaotao naturally wouldn't agree, so he asked Ran Qiuye to be a good person.

Later, Yan Fugui handed over to the school, and the formalities were completed a while ago, and then he followed Ran Qiuye to the countryside.

"You have to be careful, it's hard to change a person's nature, don't let him ruin things."

Ran Qiuye smiled and nodded. Only close people would say such words.

"By the way, don't you find a companion for Xiaoyu in the past few years."

As Ran Qiuye said, Liu Yuhua patted her belly, "I want to, but this depends on fate."

"That's right."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Qin's family.

Qin Huairu put the food in the pot on the table, a mother led two children to sit on both sides, Qin Jingru sat opposite, and several people looked at the meat on the plate with joy.

"Huai Ru, you are really capable. You have done a good business."

"That's right, no matter what our last name is."

Qin Jingru said proudly, "Our Qin family is well-known in the village. If there are problems in the village, we can solve them without saying a word."

Auntie praised, Qin Jingru boasted, Qin Huairu was humble in words, but her face was very proud.

She earned this honestly.

As she expected, as Yang Xiaotao's fame grew, the reputation of the medicinal wine also spread.

Originally, because of the last incident, she was forced to close the business for a while, and was even pointed at by people behind her back.

But as the medicinal wine was hard to get, her "selfless dedication" became an important channel for the villagers.

And she did not dare to add water at will after learning from previous experience, and with the capital injection from Qin Jingru, her business became more and more prosperous.

Even if she borrowed Yang Xiaotao's reputation and means, it was her idea.

There was even a sense of pleasure of "revenge".

I finally surpassed Ran Qiuye in this aspect, and Yang Xiaotao must regret it a little.

"Sister, I'll go see Xu Damao tomorrow. He has saved a lot of money in the past few months. Let's make a big one before the New Year and have a good New Year."

Qin Jingru was looking forward to the New Year scene, and she must have a glorious year this year.

Qin Huairu had the same plan. She also wanted to go back to her mother's house to let the villagers look up to her.

"Okay. Let's do it."

The two sisters laughed, and the aunt next to them also laughed.

It won't be long before the weather gets cold, and the old partner will come back, and the family can be reunited again.

Unfortunately, this time, I can't see Sha Zhu.

The housekeeper's manor.

Sha Zhu stood at the gate, looking at the snow all over the ground outside, and spit at the back of the leaving figure.

"Damn it, you know that there is no good thing when you come to my house."

In the evening, Zhang Dayou came over with a wild rabbit, and naturally he had a meal at home.

However, he also brought a piece of news, saying that the village had won a task to transport supplies to the disaster area. As long as the supplies were delivered, they would get rewards from their superiors.

The village had already mobilized, and many people were rushing to sign up. He grabbed a spot for Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu originally didn't want to leave home, but he couldn't resist the kindness of Zhang Dayou, the team leader.

He had no choice but to agree.

After sending Zhang Dayou away, Sha Zhu muttered, then turned around and closed the door, and then shouted to Xiao Shiliu who ran out of the house, "Girl, why are you out here, go back quickly, it's warm in the house."

Xiao Shiliu grinned and said, "Mom said to bring out the firewood, the house is too cold."

"You don't need it, Dad can come."

Then he walked to Xiao Shiliu, picked up the child and rubbed his face.

Although life in the countryside is hard, it is comfortable.

There are not so many intrigues in the courtyard, and there are not so many people who look at you with disdain.

"Dad, Uncle Dayou just said that there is a little brother in mom's belly. Will you dislike pomegranates?"

The little girl lay on Shazhu's shoulder, stretched out her hand to catch the snowflakes, and said in a very low voice.

"How could Dad not want you?"

"Don't say it's a little brother, even if there are more, you are still Dad's daughter."

"Oh, then, can I be surnamed Sha?"

"Okay, then you are the silly girl."

The father and son laughed, then picked up a piece of tree root and walked into the house.

"Come down quickly, your dad is tired all day."

Shen Cuihua rushed forward with a bulging belly to take the wood, but Shazhu put it aside, "No, no, this is just a little work."

"When I cooked for others before, I did it all day and didn't feel tired."

"But you, be careful, there are still five months, you have to be careful."

Shazhu looked at the growing belly, and a touch of tenderness appeared on his face.

Shen Cuihua also stroked her belly, but she was a little worried.

According to Sha Zhu's calculation, it would take more than five months, but in fact, it would only take three months.

What should I do?

Seeing Shen Cuihua was a little worried, Sha Zhu thought she was worried about the future, so he put down the little pomegranate and went forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, although I'm not in the city, it's still not a problem to support you three."

"When my son comes out, I will pass on this skill."

"You don't know, this is authentic Tan family cuisine."

"Come, sit down, sit down, I'll tell you, this Tan family cuisine is back then."

In the house, the lights gradually went out.

Outside the house, snowflakes kept rustling, and soon dyed the sky and the earth white.