Scholars in the courtyard

Sijiucheng, Siheyuan.

The weather is crisp and the sun is shining brightly.

At noon, the temperature rose to 25 or 6 degrees Celsius, causing people in the yard to take off their sweaters and woolen pants and hide from the sun under the eaves.

Of course, not everyone is avoiding the sun.

Mrs. Jia Zhang stood in the yard with a smile on her face, looking at the pot lids, winnowing leaves and even a mat in front of her.

Since getting three bags of corn kernels back, everyone in the Jia family has become more comfortable.

This was the first time that their family had taken advantage of Yang Xiaotao, and it was still so much.

Thinking that with so much food, her family would have enough to eat, the smile on Jia Zhang's face became even bigger.

Of course, they didn't take it out right away, which would easily lead to suspicion. After all, the corn had been at the door of Yang Xiaotao's house for quite some time, so there was no guarantee that anyone would see it.

Therefore, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have agreed that this must be done slowly.

Therefore, the Jia family had been paying attention to the movements in the courtyard for the past two days. Qin Huairu even paid careful attention to the words of the people around her and found that no one mentioned anything about corn, so she felt relieved.

Perhaps, they all thought Yang Xiaotao had put it away.

So, the two of them felt that there was no problem today and didn't want to wait any longer.

There was no way to wait. After all, the family's food reserves were running low.

Take the changed bags of corn kernels to the yard, wash them, and then dry them in the sun for grinding.

Sure enough, as soon as there was some movement, someone came over to inquire about the news. Qin Huairu only said that it was placed under the bed at home before, forgetting that this was because the child hated to find it.

Although the people in the courtyard didn't believe it, they were even surprised, and they didn't think that the Jia family was the owner who could keep the food.

However, everyone was just curious and did not ask.

Don't interfere with the Jia family's affairs.

This is something that all the children in the courtyard know.

Therefore, in this courtyard, without the stick stem, Xiaodang could only lead the Sophora japonica to play.

"Huai Ru, are you ready to inquire?"

Jia Zhang looked at the corn kernels drying at the door. After sorting, those corns that were severely moldy and hairy were picked out and thrown away, and there were quite a few left.

It's just that these corns are generally rotten, and I don't know what kind of corn Yang Xiaotao planted. Some of them are gray. If they are not washed, can the ground flour be eaten?

Even if you pick and choose and throw away a lot, if the rest is ground into powder, it will probably weigh about forty or fifty kilograms.

"Let's ask around. There is a small mill at Chu Laosan's house outside the alley. People usually grind grain, but if we want to use it, just give us half a catty of corn."

Qin Huairu pulled the pot with her hands and poured the washed corn onto the pot lid with a smile on her face.

Obviously, these dozens of kilograms of corn are nothing but charcoal in the fire.

"Still collecting things? This bastard Chu Laosan, can't we have some conscience when our family is in such difficulty?"

"No, I'll go talk to him. I don't believe that this person has no conscience and dares to ask for my things."

With that said, Mrs. Jia Zhang opened her short legs and walked out of the Chuihua Gate in a blink of an eye, and quickly walked out of the alley.

Qin Huairu didn't stop her when she saw it. Half a pound of corn was too much, and it was enough for their family to eat.

Thinking mentally, he picked up the corn in the bucket next to him.

Qin Huairu felt that the bucket of corn was a bit light. It looked full, but in her hand, it was not that heavy.

‘Maybe it’s because I’m full and have strength. ’

Qin Huairu didn't think much about it, just took a look at the corn. This one should be the latest one, because it was much fresher than the two bags of corn kernels. She didn't understand why Yang Xiaotao threw away such good corn and buried it. What a pity. .

‘Those who have money to burn their bags. ’

She could only think of this reason, and then Qin Huairu did not wash it, but just poured the corn on the mat to dry.

"Huairu!"

A mother came over from the side, carrying a bag of eggs in her hand.

"Big Mom!"

Qin Huairu's eyes shone and she immediately stepped forward to speak.

"You guys have a lot of corn here."

The aunt looked at the corn spread on the ground with some disbelief.

"Hey, wasn't this taken out from the bed and on the floor as a child's play? If it weren't for them, we would have forgotten it."

"Really? That's great. With this food, your family will be better off."

The aunt didn't pursue the matter further. Those who can get food these days have their own skills, and what they eat is theirs. As long as it doesn't break the law, who cares about the rest.

"This is for Xiaodang and Huaihua. Let them replenish their bodies. They can't starve to death at such a young age."

"Auntie, I would like to thank you on behalf of the two sisters."

"Why are you so polite? It's in this courtyard~"

The aunt sighed with emotion, and Qin Huairu also felt new emotions after hearing this, and the two held hands tightly.

"By the way Huairu, when are you going to see Bangge?"

Qin Huairu laughed and said, "Last time I went to see Banggeng, this guy said he recognized a brother there and took good care of him."

"I don't think he looks like he's hungry. He hasn't been there in the past few days."

Qin Huairu thought of Banggeng's appearance as a little adult, and felt deeply that her son had grown up.

After he comes out, he will be able to support the Jia family.

"Well, it seems that Banggeng has become sensible. Doing the math, Banggeng is already seven years old this year. Life goes by so fast."

The aunt sighed with emotion, as if Banggeng had grown so big in the blink of an eye, and when Banggeng was just born, the courtyard was very lively.

At that time, there was the deaf old lady, Jia Dongxu, Liu Haizhong, Liu Guangqi, Shazhu and He Yuyu, the Xu family, the Chen family and her wife.

But in the blink of an eye, it was all gone.

The eldest mother just felt that this time was too fast, so fast that she lost the taste of life.

"Yes, Banggeng is seven years old, seven years."

Qin Huairu seemed to be touched by her heartstrings, recalling the past, which included laughter, sadness, bitterness and sweetness.

But if you really want to evaluate yourself.

regret!

A word comes from the bottom of my heart, and then there is unspeakable sadness.

All kinds of regrets.

But if we talk about the biggest, maybe.

Qin Huairu looked at the corn kernels on the ground.

What he regarded as a treasure, he discarded like worn-out shoes.

Maybe this is the difference.

"By the way, Huai Ru, next time you go help me bring Lao Yi two pieces of clothes. The weather is getting warm, so I can't wear thick clothes."

The aunt came to her senses and said to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu nodded immediately after hearing this, "Okay, I'll let you know in advance next time I go."

The aunt nodded, handed the egg to Qin Huairu, and then turned to go home.

Qin Huairu walked into the house with the eggs and asked Xiaodang to watch the locust flowers and not break them.

Then after thinking for a while, he pulled out a few pieces of unlined clothing from the kitchen, smelled them, threw them into a basin, and held them under the faucet.

Today, this faucet is prepared for her.

At noon, meal time.

Qin Huairu dried the clean clothes and was about to go back to the house when she saw Qin Jingru coming out of the moon gate in the distance, holding her belly with one hand and raising her face high.

Qin Huairu felt aggrieved when she saw Qin Jingru's appearance.

She was also pregnant and had a baby, so it didn't matter that she couldn't compare to Ran Qiuye. After all, Yang Xiaotao's beast was too strong and he earned so much, so eating was nothing.

But she, Qin Jingru, was a country bumpkin, and it was totally unreasonable for her to live such a life despite her fortunes.

This guy, with his appearance, must be going to a restaurant again.

snort!

Qin Huairu snorted coldly and returned to the house with the basin in her arms.

Qin Jingru glanced at Qin Huairu who was leaving, her big eyes rolled up, and she was too lazy to respond.

But when she saw the clothes hanging on the rope, Qin Jingru frowned again.

"You haven't changed your evil intentions, but you still want to do good things? Humph."

He turned around and walked towards the Chuihua Gate, stroking his belly as he walked, "If Silly Zhu dares to give money again, I won't let him touch it next time."

As the sun sets, its peripheral light falls on the truck, leaving a long shadow behind it.

"Coming!"

Yang Xiaotao stood in the carriage, holding on to the handrail in front of him. Wang Huzi was also standing next to him.

The two of them held cigarettes in their hands and looked ahead, where there was a ditch.

"Yes, after here, there are still three miles."

This is where Yang Xiaotao entered last time he came.

The difference is that the person who picked him up last time and the person who told him this is no longer there.

However, this time he is back.

Yang Xiaotao said to Wang Hao and others in the carriage, and soon there was the sound of movement in the carriage.

This truck ride is more tiring than the train ride.

Especially the bumpy road was so bumpy that they almost felt like vomiting.

This time is finally here, no more suffering.

The car drove for another three minutes, and a protective fence appeared in front of it, as well as two sentry towers made of stones, with people shouting from above.

Apparently the car's lights were spotted by them, and then they saw the lights dimly turning on.

"arrive!"

Seeing someone standing at the gate of the farm with a car parked aside, Wang Huzi jumped out of the car first, followed by Yang Xiaotao.

"Chief!"

The leader is Ma Sanxing, the farm director whom Yang Xiaotao is familiar with, and behind him is Mazi, the new owner of the farm after the death of Captain Mu.

Wang Huzi nodded, and Yang Xiaotao stepped forward.

"Director! Mazi!"

Yang Xiaotao walked forward and saw Yang Xiaotao and the two of them were also excited.

Those who survived that attack were extremely excited to meet again.

"Teacher Xiao Yang, now that you are here, we will feel confident."

Ma Sanxing held Yang Xiaotao's hand and spoke affirmatively.

"Yes, we are looking forward to your coming every day."

"I'm sorry to have delayed everyone's time. Some things have been delayed and kept everyone waiting for a long time."

Yang Xiaotao was so excited that his words were confused, but his meaning was conveyed very clearly.

"No, no, no, we'll be fine later. As long as Teacher Yang comes, we, we guys, will be mentally confident."

A voice came from behind Ma Sanxing, and then Yang Xiaotao saw clearly that the group of people standing behind him turned out to be the college where he taught and mentored last time.

He quickly stepped forward and shook hands one by one, "When did you come?"

The dozen or so people were very excited. The leader smiled and showed a row of teeth. "We came two days ago when we were notified. We are just waiting for you to command us to go to the battlefield."

"Hahaha"

"Okay. When the time comes, we will win a big battle and let the leader celebrate for us."

"Hahaha"

Yang Xiaotao met everyone and introduced Hou Lijing and others to a few people.

Everyone respected him when they learned that this was a technical guide sent by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

"Okay, let's arrange accommodation first. We have a big fight tomorrow."

Wang Huzi said on the side, the bumps along the way made his bones loosen.

"Yes, yes, come in quickly. We have prepared a meal. Everyone can rest after eating."

Ma Sanxing stood aside.

Everyone entered the house, Wang Huzi and Yang Xiaotao sat down next to each other. Wang Hao, Hou Lijing and the driver Xiao Wu, a total of eight people filled the kang.

The old man on the farm placed a bowl of Erhe noodles steamed buns in the middle of the table, then placed a bowl of radish heads soaked in soy sauce aside, and then placed a bowl of water in front of each person.

This is a sumptuous dinner.