Scholars in the courtyard

Yang family.

In the living room, the grandfather was chatting with An Jie, surrounded by a group of people. Lou Xiao'e and Liu Lixue helped to greet everyone, add water and eat melon seeds, and everyone chatted together.

From time to time a child would run out, complaining about someone bullying her, and then running over secretly grabbing some candies and running out, and cheers would be heard from the yard.

Yu Bei sat next to Jiang Ningning, and the two young men took turns questioning each other as if they were being interrogated.

Of course, everyone has a sense of propriety and only asks about work matters. If not, it’s about the situation at home.

Everyone knows this about Yu Bei.

An orphan, he was later raised by veterans.

Now, the military camp is his home.

As for Jiang Ningning's situation, Yu Bei was also shocked when Jiang Yafei revealed the situation at home.

Especially after hearing about Jiang Defu's identity, his body trembled.

Not only Yu Bei, but also Lou Xiao'e were also surprised. They didn't expect that Jiang Ningning, who was usually unassuming, had such a profound background.

Liu Lixue, on the other hand, did not react to this, as if she had known about it for a long time.

While the others were talking, Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye were busy in the kitchen.

kitchen.

Yang Xiaotao was picking up the carp with a knife in his hand, while Ran Qiuye was kneading the dough. There were many people tonight, so everyone was going to make dumplings together.

"I saw Lao Yu's car coming back. Where is the person? Didn't he come?"

Yang Xiaotao opened the belly of the fish. In order to survive the winter, the fish had eaten a lot and had a thick layer of fat.

Ran Qiuye kneaded the dough and then started to chop the meat and cabbage.

"I came back in the middle of the afternoon. Sister Cuiping went back to her hometown, but there was no one at home."

Yang Xiaotao raised his head and asked, "Is there anyone at home?"

Ran Qiuye nodded, "Yu is not at home. Someone from the street office came just now, and he followed him out."

"Street office? Could there be something else going on?"

"Not sure."

While the two were talking, Ran Qiuye had already mixed the dumpling fillings. After saying hello, Jiang Yafei and Lou Xiao'e came in to help. They rolled out the dough and wrapped it, and time flew by.

When it got dark, Lao Dao returned to the yard and was pulled into the house by Duanwu.

"I can smell the aroma of fish before I come in. It seems like a distinguished guest is coming."

Yang Xiaotao came out and said, "Yes, I always have distinguished guests at my house."

The old man introduced An Jie, but the old man didn't take Yang Xiaotao's words seriously, "Don't tempt me with sugar-coated bullets. I won't do that."

Yang Xiaotao smiled, "Would you like to eat the fish?"

The old Taoist snorted, "Of course you have to eat it."

The old man took the old man into the house, and they started chatting again.

The old Taoist looked at Yu Bei, then at Jiang Ningning, and then asked them their birth dates.

Jiang Ningning is okay, Jiang Yafei remembers it.

Yu Bei doesn't even know his birthday, how can he say that?

The old Taoist asked Yu Bei to tell him a date, but Yu Bei hesitated and regarded the day when the veteran picked him up as his birthday.

The old Taoist nodded with satisfaction after hearing this, and then he counted with his fingers and murmured for a while, "Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, if the two of you have the same horoscope, you will live a long and happy life."

Both of them laughed when they heard this.

Lou Xiao'e was even more curious, "Master Zhang, are you really that good at fortune telling?"

The old Taoist stroked his beard and said, "When you meet a destined person, it will naturally become true."

Mr. Yang laughed loudly after hearing this. It was not him who had the final say whether there was a fate or not.

I've seen a lot of this charlatan.

However, he and Lao Dao have become close during this time, and he knows what kind of person Lao Dao is, and understands that what Lao Dao said is just a good thing.

Otherwise, if you can figure it out by just giving a horoscope, then what's the point?

Zhang Banxian.

Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes, "Well, Mr. Zhang, tell me, how many children will I have?"

Liu Lixue on the side rolled her eyes after hearing this. This guy is not a man yet, he just thinks about his children.

The old Taoist also became interested, "Extend your right hand and take a look."

Lou Xiao'e opened her hand and put it in front of her. The old man frowned after looking at it for a while, then glanced at Lou Xiao'e's Tianling Cap. He touched his beard with his hand and thought for a moment before saying, "You, it's hard to say."

"Why can't you tell me?"

The old Taoist frowned, and then said, "Forget it, you should have a son."

"It's just that judging from his face, it's strange that he doesn't have this son, the Infinite Heavenly Lord."

Lou Xiao'e suddenly understood after hearing this, and immediately raised her hands to Zhang Laodao, "Master Zhang is really awesome, and everything he said is right."

Everyone was still curious, but Lou Xiao'e grabbed Duanwu who ran in to steal the melon seeds and hugged him in her arms, "Isn't my godson just a son?"

"Right, Dragon Boat Festival!"

Dragon Boat Festival grabbed two handfuls of melon seeds and prepared to go out and share them with his friends. He didn't want to hear anything else, so he nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes!"

"This is your godmother's good son."

Everyone nodded after hearing this. The old Taoist also thought it might be this and didn't care.

Soon, the fish came out of the pan and the dumplings began to be cooked.

Ran Qiuye guarded the stove while everyone sat at the table, preparing to serve food and wine.

"I came back at the right time."

Yu Zecheng's voice came from the door, holding two bottles of wine in his hand.

Yang Xiaotao hurriedly went out to greet him, "Well, it's better to come early than to come by chance."

With that said, he welcomed Yu Zecheng into the home, and then there was a series of introductions.

When Yu Bei saw Yu Zecheng, the two nodded. Looking at their expressions, Yang Xiaotao felt as if they had known each other for a long time, but he didn't ask much.

On the table, there were six main dishes: braised carp, braised spareribs, pork head, deep-fried pork tenderloin, stir-fried pork with tofu, and stir-fried pork.

There were also fried peanuts, cold cabbage heart, tofu with scallions, and salted duck eggs cut into one-tenth.

Ten hot and cold dishes made everyone present gasp.

For ordinary families, they had to wait until the holidays to eat a meat dish. Even workers in the city had to get enough meat coupons and food coupons to afford it.

Even the Jiang family, with Jiang Defu's allowance, had to choose a day to have such a meal.

More importantly, there had to be someone to cook.

Otherwise, the ingredients would be wasted, which was a pity.

It can be seen that the Yang family spent a lot of money to entertain them this time.

It was absolutely sincere.

"Come on, come on, I propose that our first glass of wine should be toasted to Comrade Yang Xiaotao."

"This table of dishes is not available to ordinary people."

Jiang Yafei said to Yang Xiaotao with a glass of wine, and everyone nodded.

Especially An Jie, Jiang Ningning and Yu Bei, they don't know much about Yang Xiaotao.

But Lou Xiaoe and the others have been used to it for a long time.

Everyone knows that Mr. Yang's cooking skills are not worse than those of a chef.

"Aunt Yafei said, if you want to eat, come, I can cook for you."

Yang Xiaotao smiled and raised his glass, "Thank you for your support, I will work harder in the future to serve the people."

Papapapa

Duanwu clapped his hands on the side, everyone was stunned, and then they all laughed.

"Yu Bei!"

Yang Xiaotao winked, Yu Bei understood, and then stood up, "Grandma, Aunt Yafei, I, I will definitely treat Ningning well in the future."

"I, I'll drink first to show my respect."

"Okay!"

Jiang Ningning blushed, but there was sweetness in her eyes.

There was no way, the two of them fell in love with each other, if it was fast, they would probably get the certificate tomorrow.

This is the feature given by the times, blind dating, very quickly.

And the success rate is very high.

Everyone was drinking and eating. Ran Qiuye and Jiang Ningning only had a few sips, but Jiang Yafei and Yang Xiaotao drank with each other.

Perhaps it was the first time to drink with Yang Xiaotao, or maybe there was a sweetheart watching here, or maybe he wanted to show off, Yu Bei also drank freely and didn't know how to refuse.

After a while, the few of them drank two bottles of wine, and the scene became heated.

"Miao Miao, go to the house to get the wine."

Miao Miao was gnawing on chicken feet, and when she heard it, she immediately asked, "Dad, which cabinet do you want to get it from?"

"The top floor, bring two bottles over."

Yang Xiaotao said happily, "This time, a thousand cups are not enough when you meet a bosom friend."

Then he looked at Yu Bei on the side. This guy can drink, at least more than Brother Wang.

Then it was Jiang Yafei, who was also a heroine, who followed quietly, not a glass less.

Miao Miao turned around and ran into the inner room to get the wine.

The old Taoist laughed at the side, "This kid is willing to bleed, not save it for the New Year?"

Yang Xiaotao laughed, "There are New Year's wines during the New Year. Today is more lively than the New Year, so we have to drink good wine."

While talking, Miaomiao came over with two wine bags. Jiang Yafei took a look and immediately laughed, "Is this Maotai?"

The old Taoist nodded, "The last time the leader sent it, ordinary people can't drink it."

The grandfather didn't care, he took a bottle directly, then touched Miaomiao's head, and then opened the cork, "Come, try all the good wine."

"Duanwu, pour wine for the adults."

Duanwu immediately stood up and poured wine for people with a stern face.

It must be said that this little guy has learned a lot of etiquette for pouring wine during his time in the countryside.

"Come. Let's try it too."

Anjie likes Duanwu, and the little guy is not afraid to pour for everyone.

The room is lively again.

"You are very busy these two days."

Yang Xiaotao asked while drinking.

Yu Zecheng shook his head, "I was so busy that I didn't even come home."

"It was finally quiet, and I came back one day, but something happened again."

"What happened?"

Yu Zecheng lowered his voice and said, "Yi Zhonghai from the hospital went to the street office to report the situation, which involved things in this hospital."

"Things in this hospital? That, Butterfly?"

"Yes, this guy remembered some things from the past and thought they were useful, so he went to the street office."

"The street office couldn't handle it, so he found us."

After Yu Zecheng finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao was curious, "Then what?"

"Then we had already destroyed the newspaper he mentioned."

Speaking of this, Yu Zecheng picked up the chopsticks, "Do you really think we are just eating for free?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded seriously, "Anyway, you will have to eat for a long time."

Yu Zecheng shook his head helplessly, "That's right, I guess I will have to eat this for the rest of my life."

Yu Bei on the side was confused, but he knew Yu Zecheng and understood the nature of his work, so he didn't get involved too much.

"The matter in Shanghai is over."

"They are catching ghosts these days. They are making a lot of moves over there."

Yu Zecheng knew what Yang Xiaotao wanted to ask, so he picked up some unimportant things to talk about.

Yang Xiaotao nodded silently after hearing this.

Intermediate Courtyard.

Yi Zhonghai lay on the bed and looked at the food on the table, listless.

"Old Yi, eat something."

Auntie said carefully beside him. After Qin Huairu fed the two children, she took the steamed bun and ate it herself.

There was also Qin Jingru beside him, eating a steamed bun from time to time and looking out the window from time to time.

You don't need to look at the food in the Yang family, just smell it and you will know it's delicious.

Gudong

Swallowing her saliva, Qin Jingru decided to go to Xu Damao tomorrow to see how much money she had earned during this period. Anyway, he couldn't use it in prison, so she could use it to improve her food and ensure her nutrition, which would be worthy of their Xu family.

"Alas, it's still too late."

Yi Zhonghai felt sorry.

After Yu Zecheng told him that he had grasped the situation and arrested him, he knew that he was right.

It's a pity that he acted too late.

In the end, the good work turned into a pity, and nothing was gained.

Regret.

"Uncle, why don't you think about it again, maybe there are other things."

Qin Huairu teased beside him, "Don't think about it too late, and let others get there first."

Yi Zhonghai didn't refute it after hearing it, but frowned tightly.

Auntie knew that her man was going to get stuck in a dead end again.

After dinner, Qin Jingru went home to endure the cold, while Qin Huairu took care of the children to sleep. Just by looking at the noise outside the courtyard, she felt a tightness in her chest.

It was really painful to see the Yang family working all day long, which was more painful than suffering at home.

"I'll go to the housekeeper's manor tomorrow."

After Qin Huairu went back to sleep, Yi Zhonghai suddenly said.

"Why are you going there? To find Sha Zhu?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded, "Tomorrow, give me two yuan, and I'll bring some meat."

"Sha Zhu, anyway, it's good enough for us."

After hearing this, the aunt looked back at the inner room and nodded immediately.

Thinking of how Sha Zhu had helped a lot in this courtyard over the years, especially after Jia Dongxu left, the lives of the three families depended on his lunch box.

"Is two yuan enough?"

"Enough!"