Scholars in the courtyard

Feeling the movements on his waist, Yang Xiaotao braced himself mentally, but his tone of voice was unhurried.

"Who knows if it will work or not, but that's what the book says."

"The book also says this?"

"Of course, the book talks about it a lot, including how to have children."

"Nonsense, it must be an unfair book."

"That's wrong. There are no improper books in this world, only improper people. As long as people are serious, any book they read will be the same."

"Bah, it's your fallacy again."

Ran Qiuye said in disbelief, his palms already stretched out, and his thumb and four fingers would attack up and down at any time.

"You read this book and learned so many tricks. Who are you going to use them on?"

"Daughter-in-law, look at it, you don't believe me, do you? With all conscience, I just read books."

Yang Xiaotao decided not to remain so passive and to take the initiative, "Besides, I'm just pretending to be a fool. You still don't know?"

"If we really use these tricks, we must use them on you too."

"It's a pity that there is no chance to use these moves at all. Just the appearance alone is enough. Haha."

"What nonsense are you talking about? What good looks? When I see you, I will see you."

"Why are you meeting me? By the way, it seemed like someone took the initiative in the first place."

"You, don't talk anymore, I've learned bad things when I'm with you."

Ran Qiuye intertwined his hands, put his face on Yang Xiaotao's back, and hugged him tightly.

It wasn't until the itch disappeared that Yang Xiaotao realized that the crisis PR just now was over, and he had to be more careful in the future.

When they got home, it was still early, and since it was the New Year, the two of them planned to go back to Yangjiazhuang to spend the day.

After preparing his things, Yang Xiaotao took Ran Qiuye on his bicycle and returned to Yangjiazhuang before sunset.

Because of the establishment of the farm, the atmosphere in the village is very lively. In recent years, every household has begun to prepare ingredients.

Although it's not much, it's still much better than last year.

When Yang Xiaotao came back, Yang Dazhuang was discussing with Mr. Yang whether to kill a pig so that everyone could have a good year.

Mr. Yang had no objection. The pig had gained a hundred pounds in these three months. Although there was not much meat, in this rural area where oil and water were scarce, it would be good to have meat to eat.

What's more, the village's tasks will not be light in the coming year. During the New Year, everyone will be busy, boost morale, and do a great job.

After Yang Xiaotao came back, Mr. Yang asked Yang Xiaotao for his opinion.

After all, these piglets belong to Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao naturally had no objection, and felt that there was no need to raise so many.

Except for the breeding pigs raised in separate pens, the remaining four of the five boars can be killed for meat.

Of course, this idea was reprimanded by Mr. Yang without hesitation. Killing one pig during the New Year was considered a luxury. Killing four pigs would make life difficult?

Yang Xiaotao smiled bitterly, and then talked about becoming an engineer.

Yang Dazhuang, Yang Shitou and others were amazed again.

In their minds, Yang Xiaotao became an eighth-level fitter at such a young age, and his salary of 99 yuan a month was already outrageous.

How long did it take to become an engineer?

That's amazing.

Eighth-level fitters still have a chance to learn based on experience. This engineer cannot be promoted with enough age and experience.

This guy is getting more and more perverted.

Mr. Yang was also stunned for a while. He was becoming more and more satisfied with this grandson, and he was about to have a great-grandson, which was even more joyful.

I was so happy that I invited people from the village directly to my home to celebrate together.

The pork and eggs brought back by Yang Xiaotao became the protagonists. Yang Dazhuang killed a rooster at home. The richness on the dinner table made Uncle Jiu ask, "Is this a Chinese New Year?"

Yang Xiaotao cooks himself, and his five-level cooking skills are vividly displayed. Even the simple fried shredded potatoes will make people appetite, not to mention the braised pork, pot-wrapped pork and fried tenderloin.

The last big plate of chicken became the main dish for the whole table.

That night, everyone was satisfied with their meal and full of confidence in the future.

In the courtyard.

Xu Damao dragged his tired body back to the backyard and felt desolate looking at the empty home.

With work like this, no one close to me at home, I am alone, so cold.

He got up, picked up a bottle of wine, and some mountain goods, and went to the second uncle's house next door.

Liu Haizhong is training his son at home.

After Liu Guangtian and Jia Dongxu's company lost money when they made a heating stove last time, he lost his regular job.

I originally thought about taking refuge in Yang Xiaotao and asking him to help arrange a job, but later...

At this moment, Liu Guangtian once again asked his father to find a job, but Liu Haizhong became angry when he heard this.

Originally, he could still be a team leader in the steel rolling mill, and his status as a seventh-level blacksmith was also respected.

But now, after the heating furnace incident, his status in the workshop has dropped sharply. Many people are already pointing fingers behind his back. How can he still think about arranging work for his son?

Liu Guangtian had no choice but to go out and do odd jobs on his own.

However, I have food and shelter at home, so there is no pressure.

Liu Guangfu saw this most clearly.

As long as you don't disobey the two old men, this life is not bad.

However, the two of them muttered privately about when to take over, but Liu Haizhong heard it and chased them with a feather duster for most of the day.

"Second uncle, are you educating me again?"

Xu Damao came in, looked at the two brothers Liu Guangtian standing together, and said with a smile.

When I saw Xu Damao in Liu Haizhong, I was not very enthusiastic and just said a few polite words.

Xu Damao didn't care. He handed the goods to the second aunt, then sat down and put the wine bottles on the table.

"Second uncle, the people in this courtyard..."

Xu Damao heard what he said, and soon he and Liu Haizhong complained about the ignorance of the leaders of the steel rolling mill.

The two of us said, "You have never met your talent," and I said, "My career is bumpy," and even more so after drinking some wine, I opened up and revealed my heart.

The two of them said that your fate was unfair, while cursing that the people in the courtyard were blind and did not know the importance of the second uncle.

Then he scolded Silly Zhu, scolded Yang Xiaotao, scolded Yi Zhonghai...

Everyone in the courtyard was scolded by the two men.

Afterwards, the two became like confidants and reached a tacit alliance.

Intermediate Court

After these few days of recovery, Shazhu's wound has healed by 80%, and it doesn't even bother him to do some exercise at night.

This made Shazhu completely put down the stone in his heart. Although he lost one, it would be fine as long as it could be used.

Today is the day when He Yuyu brings someone to the door.

Silly Zhu prepared for this for half an afternoon. Not only did he go to the pigeon market to buy a rooster, but he also went to the store to buy wine and pork.

After half an afternoon of busy work, a table of delicious food was prepared to entertain He Yuyu and her partner, film police officer Zhang Sheng.

This is also the first time that He Yuyu brings his partner back to the courtyard for the upcoming wedding.

This time, Silly Zhu gave He Yuyu enough face. He not only showed his housekeeping skills, but also invited a deaf old lady, a man and a mother to come over to support He Yuyu.

This is Zhang Sheng's first time to come to the Siheyuan. What he has heard before is how harmonious the Siheyuan is.

However, recently, there have been a lot of things going on in this courtyard. I learned from my colleagues that the water here is not as clean as people see and hear.

Especially what happened last time when He Yueyue was born. A good third-generation farmhand turned out to be a middle peasant.

The difference is earth-shaking, and the impact on his future career will be great or small.

Moreover, the concealment and non-reporting is also problematic.

Although nothing happened in the end, there must be something he didn't know about.

Zhang Sheng originally thought of using this to break up with He Yuyu, and his family also supported it.

However, looking at He Yuyu's pitiful appearance, he softened.

Especially when the two of them have a relationship. Not only do they know the taste of food, but they are also responsible. If there is really a trouble, the Women's Federation will come to visit.

This impact is also not small.

Moreover, He Yuyu made it clear that the married girl would live peacefully with him after getting married and forget about the affairs of the courtyard.

He even promised that after leaving, he would never come back.

This made Zhang Sheng feel relieved, so he brought some gifts to the courtyard to meet his parents and set a date.

But the Zhang family's parents made excuses for not coming. He was afraid that He Yuyu would be upset, so he explained specifically, but he didn't expect that He Yuyu was not angry at all.

On the contrary, I felt that it would be better if the Zhang family's parents didn't come, so as to save the chance of something unexpected happening.

Similarly, when I came to the courtyard, I just asked. The people in the room just asked and stopped paying attention.

While Zhang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, he felt worthless for He Yuyu.

This is what kind of relative.

At the dinner table, the deaf old lady was sitting at the head seat with a kind face. She often praised Silly Zhu for how filial and upright he was, which made Zhang Sheng have some misconceptions. Could this Silly Zhu be the old lady's grandson?

And shouldn’t we praise He Yuyu for being so virtuous today?

He glanced at He Yuyu and lowered his head silently, as if he understood something.

Silly Zhu was very proud of the old lady's praise, and of course he did not forget to talk about He Yuyu's childhood.

The aunt next to her also said good things for Shazhu, especially for greeting He Yueyue when she was a child. She has taken care of the old lady over the years, and she couldn't be any nicer.

Zhang Sheng was puzzled, this uncle is so good, why doesn't he have a partner?

Why didn't you hear this from He Yuyu?

Out of professional instinct, Zhang Sheng began to doubt the authenticity of what these two people said.

After three rounds of drinking, everyone came to the table. Yi Zhonghai, who had never expressed his opinion, rarely said a kind word for He Yuyu, and also showed the attitude of the woman's parent and supported He Yuyu.

As for He Yuyu's reaction, it was very fake. At least in the eyes of the familiar Zhang Sheng, that smile was very fake.

"Zhang Sheng, since Yuyu has followed you, then you and Zhuzhu are one family, and we won't talk to each other."

"Zhuzi is easy to act impulsively. If anything happens in the future, you will have to help him..."

Zhang Sheng listened on the sidelines and could only respond first.

Next to him, He Yuyu was furious. Don’t any of these old guys know what day it is today?

Are you saying this, are you dissatisfied with her marriage or do you want to break them up?

And this stupid guy, didn't he say that it would just be the three of them for a meal, why would he invite these old guys?

She also said she would come back to see her more often after she got married, bah.

Even if I die, I won't come back.

No, this house belongs to me. Even if I leave, this house cannot be left to these bastards.

He Yuyu held his chopsticks tightly and just ate the pickles in front of him. His face turned green and white, and he wanted to tear these people apart, but he didn't show any signs of it on his face.

After finishing the meal hastily, Zhang Sheng said goodbye, and then He Yuyu didn't stay because he had to go to work tomorrow.

Although Silu Zhu felt it was inappropriate, he didn't say much.

As for Zhang Sheng's brother-in-law, Silly Zhu thought he was pretty good, but he was a bit arrogant and always looked at him with suspicion.

Maybe it has something to do with career.

After He Yueyue was sent away, Silly Zhu, smelling of alcohol, sent the old lady back to the backyard. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Mrs. Jia Zhang and Xiaodang sitting at the table, eating leftovers.

As for Qin Huairu on the side, she was helping to clear the table and wash the dishes.

As for the remaining food on the original plate, it has been put into the small basin next to him.

When Jia Zhang saw Sha Zhu coming back, she rolled her eyes and said, "Si Zhu, He Yuyu brought the man back, why don't you come up and let us have a look?"

"It's not because I'm too bad looking. I'm afraid of meeting people."

Jia Zhang picked out a piece of fat and threw it into Banggan's mouth. The corners of their mouths were stained with oil.

Silly Zhu saw the old godly woman eating his food shamelessly and talking dirty, so he got drunk. He immediately yelled impatiently, "Get out of here, you guys are still here making sarcastic remarks."

"My brother-in-law is a police officer, why don't I call him to identify you?"

When Jia Zhang heard this, she realized that she had heard about this but was not sure about it. Now that it was settled, how could she dare to recognize any police officer.

"Humph, what's wrong with the police? When they enter this courtyard, they have to call me aunt when they see me."

Jia Zhang said proudly, but there was still fear in her eyes.

After saying this, he took Banggeng Xiaodang and ran home, faster than a rabbit.