Scholars in the courtyard

"Is this a camera? This is, this is..."

The young man almost reached out and grabbed it, but Yang Xiaotao avoided it for fear of being robbed by this guy.

"Well, I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

Seeing this, the young man immediately regained his composure, then looked at Yang Xiaotao and solemnly introduced himself.

"Hello, I am the photographer of this photo studio, Guo Yunxin. You can call me Xiao Guo."

As he said that, he stretched out his hand, and Yang Xiaotao also stretched out his hand to hold it.

"Hello, Yang Xiaotao."

The two met, probably because of the camera. Guo Yunxin was very friendly to Yang Xiaotao and spoke in a friendly manner.

Yang Xiaotao thought it was because they were "similar".

The two talked for a while, and Yang Xiaotao made a request to develop the photos.

Guo Yunxin naturally agreed happily. In his words, if it weren't for the support from above, this photo studio would have been unable to open long ago. He was still thinking of finding a job in a newspaper.

Yang Xiaotao is his first order this year.

Then I asked about the size of the photos. The largest one here is eight inches, and the price is not cheap.

Usually, the ones that people wash are five-inch and six-inch ones. Yang Xiaotao thought about it and used eight-inch ones for the school photo and six-inch ones for everything else. Then he chose a few five-inch ones to carry with him.

Guo Yunxin learned about it, and Yang Xiaotao asked about the price again.

I thought it would cost a lot of money, but Guo Yunxin boldly gave me a half-price discount. Yang Xiaotao still felt embarrassed, but I didn't want Guo Yunxin to directly tell the reason. The cost of developing photos turned out to be lower than imagined.

Some raw materials and solvents can be reused. If outsiders don't know it, you don't need to play with it.

Yang Xiaotao looked around in the photo studio. Guo Yunxin took Yang Xiaotao's camera. After confirming it again, he took out the film and went to the darkroom.

Yang Xiaotao originally thought of going home and waiting, but Guo Yunxin said that there was no need to bother and it could be done in one morning, so Yang Xiaotao found a place in the photo studio and read a book.

Not to mention, this place is quiet, but it’s a good place to read.

Before noon, Guo Yunxin came out with a white paper ribbon in his hand and handed it to Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao opened it and looked at it. The black and white photos recorded time through color difference.

The photo hardness is good, at least you don’t have to worry about wear and tear.

"I've put the negatives in there for you and can develop them if necessary."

Guo Yunxin said with envy in his heart. He could see that the quality of these photos was average, and the fact that they could be taken like this was all due to this camera.

My heart was filled with envy.

Yang Xiaotao asked again how to sell film here, and Guo Yunxin was a little embarrassed this time.

After all, he doesn't have much film here.

In the end, Yang Xiaotao bought two rolls of film and spent a total of thirty-two dollars including the money for developing the photos.

Film accounts for more than half of this, which also makes Yang Xiaotao understand why photography cannot develop in this era.

A roll of film is equivalent to the salary of an ordinary worker. Who else can afford it?

In the afternoon, when Yang Xiaotao returned home, he heard Ran Qiuye's laughter, and immediately put down his things and asked what was going on.

Ran Qiuye stepped forward, helped take off his coat, and then handed him a letter.

Yang Xiaotao opened it and took a look. The postman was Chen Hang. Then he looked at the place. It was Shanghai, and then he realized what it was.

"Uncle Chen and the others?"

"Yeah. I watched it, you should take a look too!"

Yang Xiaotao quickly opened the envelope and took out two pieces of letter paper. They were covered with blue ink. It looked like the handwriting must have been written by someone.

Yang Xiaotao unfolded the letter and started reading slowly.

In the letter, Uncle Chen first talked about the situation in Shanghai. Everyone in the family was good, but there were not many people to talk to, and then Aunt Chen was looking after the children.

After chatting for a while, he asked about Yang Xiaotao's situation and what was going on in the courtyard.

Finally, ask the newspaper whether the person next to the well is him? Let him have time to visit Shanghai. The development there is not worse than that of the Forty-Nine Cities.

After Yang Xiaotao read it, he felt indescribably moved. Letters from people thousands of miles away, even if they were just talking about family affairs, represented the continuation of the relationship.

On the other side, Ran Qiuye was looking at the photos, which were placed on the table one by one. The black and white photos made Ran Qiuye constantly surprised.

"Daughter-in-law, how do you reply to Uncle Chen?"

Yang Xiaotao walked behind Ran Qiuye, hugged her, and enjoyed the tenderness.

"How about this one?"

Ran Qiuye picked up a photo, which showed Ran Qiuye sitting on a stool and Yang Xiaotao standing aside, both of them smiling happily.

"Okay, this one is pretty good."

Yang Xiaotao stood up.

When Uncle Chen left, Ran Qiuye was not pregnant yet. If they knew this, they would definitely be very happy.

With the decision made, Yang Xiaotao immediately walked to the desk, found two pieces of letter paper, and started writing.

Uncle Chen, aunt:

everything is fine!

Letter has been received…

Yang Xiaotao first greeted his elders and their families for their well-being, and then talked about the current situation. As for the heating stove and water pressure well, he did not hide it. He even shared his joy that he was going to be a father...

Then he wrote Ran Qiuye’s greetings...

In this way, it took two sheets of paper to finish writing.

at last…

Best wishes

Be in good health and everything goes well.

Write your name and time.

One letter is complete.

I found an envelope from home, then went to the mailbox to find a stamp, and wrote the address according to the other party's address. Ran Qiuye checked it, and stuffed the photo into it. This was considered complete.

Yang Xiaotao didn't waste any time and rode his bike to the post office.

When he came back, it was already evening. Yang Xiaotao returned home and Ran Qiuye had already prepared the meal.

After the two of them finished eating, they read a book in the yard and spent their free time together.

In the next few days, Yang Xiaotao went to and from get off work step by step. When he had time, he took Ran Qiuye back to his parents' home. Then he went to the library and exchanged two books. Occasionally, he went around to see if he could find some books to enrich the family. bookshelf.

This went on until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

This day is also Zhou Kui’s wedding day.

After discussion between the two families, the wedding was still held at the Zhou family, but after it was over, Zhou Kui and his wife would move to the courtyard.

However, Ran Qiuye did not attend the wedding because she was pregnant. Although Zhou's mother asked her to go and said that this was a new era and the old feudal superstitions were no longer in use, the two still persisted and Zhou's mother had nothing to do.

Both Yang Xiaotao and Yang Xiaotao knew Zhou's mother's kindness, but they still refused.

After Zhou Kui and Liu Yulan found out, Zhou Kui didn't know, but Liu Yulan felt even more grateful to Yang Xiaotao and his wife after her mother's explanation.

People who think about others in this way will be more worthy of dating in the future.

This time Zhou Kui got married, and Yang Xiaotao had more tasks, and they were all important.

One is photography. Before, there was no need for a camera, but now that there is one, it doesn’t make sense.

Then there is the role of officiant.

Normally, this kind of role needs to be filled by a highly respected person or a superior leader, but I didn't expect that both parties agreed to let him take the role. It was really unexpected.

Yang Xiaotao didn't understand, but the Liu family agreed.

Especially since several people in the family work in the steel rolling mill, Yang Xiaotao's positioning is clearer.

Even though Yang Xiaotao's current position is just that of a mere R\u0026D team leader, even a factory director may not be able to do what he does.

If such a person is allowed to officiate at a wedding, relatives at home will ask him about engineers, heating furnaces, water pressure wells, and advanced workers.

As for Zhou's mother, she has no objection.

So, Yang Xiaotao rehearsed it at home in advance to avoid saying the wrong thing.

After all, at this time, you need to be careful with your speech. As for the Western marriage scene, Yang Xiaotao knew it, but he didn't dare to say it.

Until Ran Qiuye felt that there was no problem, he rushed to the shelves this time and became the host of the wedding for the two of them.

Just like Yang Xiaotao's wedding process, Zhou Kui dressed up in the morning and went out to marry the bride early in the morning.

At eleven o'clock in the morning, the two newcomers passed the door, and Yang Xiaotao began to carry out his duties.

Seeing Zhou Kuina's burly body trembling slightly when facing the crowd, and his face flushed with nervousness, and looking at the equally nervous Liu Yulan wearing heavy makeup, Yang Xiaotao calmed down.

Looking at the two people, Yang Xiaotao walked under the hanging portrait of the great man.

At this moment, everyone focused their attention.

"Today, we witness the wedding of two people under the attention of a great man. From now on, the two of them will live together..."

"We sincerely hope that you can help each other and encourage each other on the road of revolution..."

"Finally, best wishes to you!"

As soon as the call was finished, people around him immediately burst into applause.

Then, everyone moved to Yongjun Restaurant. This was also arranged in advance. With Yang Xiaotao's face, the restaurant owner Zhang Qingjun readily agreed and the price was right.

Come to the restaurant.

The two families came together to celebrate.

As the officiant and Zhou Kui's brother, Yang Xiaotao sat at the main table with Zhou's mother.

There were also Liu Yulan's parents and several uncles at the table, which was full of people.

Yang Xiaotao is sitting here at such a young age, so he naturally attracts attention. Many people who come here also ask about Yang Xiaotao, and then they show respect.

These days, capable people are respected.

When Zhou Kui and Liu Yulan toasted one by one, they came to the main table. Zhou Kui seemed a little restrained, but Liu Yulan was generous, decent, outgoing and cheerful.

When it was Yang Xiaotao's turn, Yang Xiaotao picked up the wine glass and said, "My brother has a stupid mouth, but his heart is honest. I can also see that from now on, this family will have to be the sister-in-law."

Liu Yulan smiled generously, and Zhou Kui was also embarrassed, but his face was filled with happiness.

The surrounding family members laughed heartily after hearing this. Who didn't know that Liu Cheng regarded his daughter as a treasure? Although he was anxious about his daughter's marriage for so many years, he never said a bad word about his daughter.

Even if her brothers dare to say something bad about their sister, they will be chased half a street by the old man.

Now that Liu Yulan has found her home, everyone is naturally happy.

Didn't you see that Liu Cheng was already grinning and couldn't hold his drink?

"Brother Tao, don't worry. I will take good care of Kui Zi, my mother and my sister, and lead a good life."

Liu Yulan patted her chest and said, although she was three years older than Yang Xiaotao according to age, she was serious when she called Brother Tao.

"Haha, okay! Today is the big day. Your sister-in-law is not here, but you still have to bring gifts."

Yang Xiaotao reached out and took out a ticket from his breast pocket. In an instant, everyone at the dinner table held their breath and were speechless in surprise.

Liu Cheng was even more exaggerated. The wine glass he was holding fell directly onto the table and the wine spilled out.

“Bike ticket!”

Someone shouted, followed by a burst of exclamations and discussions.

Zhou Kui and Zhou Kui were also surprised. It is a fact that it is difficult to get bicycle tickets these days.

What Yang Xiaotao took out not only contained the ticket, but also a certificate underneath.

This is naturally what Yang Youning asked for.

After Yang Xiaotao explained the situation, Yang Youning also knew something about Zhou Kui, and he was considered a peripheral member of their steel rolling mill.

And now he is also leading a team to install heating furnaces and has done a lot of things.

Although this does not meet the requirements, but with Yang Xiaotao coming forward, this face can be given.

But he also made it clear that it was just this time and would not happen again.

If there is a next time, unless there is something good...

Yang Xiaotao listened and nodded with a smile.

Full of confidence in this.

"Brother Tao, I..."

Zhou Kui wanted to refuse, but Yang Xiaotao handed it to Liu Yulan, "This is your sister-in-law's wish. Once you have the tickets, you have to earn the money yourself!"

Liu Yulan took the bill and nodded solemnly.

"Brother Tao, thank you sister-in-law. I'll toast you with this glass of wine first!"

"good!"

Liu Yulan drank it in one gulp, feeling quite generous.

Yang Xiaotao drank the same drink, and Zhou Yun on the side quickly filled it up for the two of them, "I drank this cup for your sister-in-law!"

Zhou Kui and the others toasted together. After the three of them finished drinking, they sat down.

When Zhou Kui went to other tables, Liu Cheng's brothers began to attack.

If relatives who give such heavy gifts do not toast, it means that the Liu family has no tutor.

It's just that they have never seen Yang Xiaotao's drinking capacity. Everyone who saw Yang Xiaotao refused to come, and they were even more heroic, and they didn't notice the expressions on Liu Cheng and Lao Er's faces.

It is a kind of schadenfreude that repeats the mistakes of the past.

The banquet didn't end until 3:30 in the afternoon. Liu Yulan looked at her uncle and elders lying down on the banquet table and felt funny in her heart.

You obviously don't have that ability, but you still want to compete with Yang Xiaotao. What should you compare with?

That's a huge amount, you're risking your lives.