Siheyuan: Start as a truck driver

Wang Weidong did not expect that Yan Bugui's help would cause unrest in the courtyard houses.

Stack vegetables under the eaves and cover them with straw to prevent moisture from evaporating.

Simply wash up and put on a clean cotton jacket.

Riding my beloved bicycle, I went to Niu Zhijun’s house for lunch.

Although Niu Zhijun repeatedly told me not to bring gifts.

However, Wang Weidong still turned to the corner store and bought half a catty of bayberry fruit candy with one yuan and thirty cents and candy coupons.

He was particularly happy every time he saw the cute appearance of the calf and the little girl eating sweets.

By the time Wang Weidong arrived at the pimp alley, it was already three o'clock in the day.

The entire hutong is immersed in light golden light, and you feel like you are swimming in the long river of history.

Before he could knock on the door, a childish voice came from the yard: "When you hear footsteps, it must be Uncle Wei Dong here."

The big cow and the little girl jumped open the door.

They all stared with big black and bright eyes, their two little porcelain-like faces were full of expectation, and their little mouths moved slightly.

Wang Weidong took out the fruit candy from his back and raised it high: "Which one of you wants to eat it?"

"I think..."

"I think..."

The calf is carefree, while the little girl is shy.

These two children are so cute, Wang Weidong is a little envious of them.

"Then how many points did you get in the final exam?" Wang Weidong said with a smile.

Maverick lowered his head in embarrassment: "70 in arithmetic, 81 in Chinese."

The girl raised her head, her eyes sparkling: "Arithmetic 100, Chinese 100."

"Wow, double hundred points. This time, the little girl can get five candies, and the calf can only get two candies!" Wang Weidong took out the candies from the plastic bag under the expectant eyes of the children.

"It's really boring. You always get the advantage every time." Maverick pouted.

"Brother, I'll give you two. You have more than me." The little girl was afraid that her brother would be angry.

"Tch, Uncle Weidong said that a man must make his own fortune!" Mavericks didn't want it.

Niu Zhijun saw the two children running to the yard to play with candies, and shook his head helplessly: "Weidong, if you continue like this, you will almost spoil them."

"Children, you have to beat them when they need to be beaten, and pamper them when they need to be pampered!" Wang Weidong stepped into the courtyard.

In the yard.

Mrs. Niu was using hot water to clean a large plastic pot full of pig intestines. There was a dark hot water bottle next to her.

The pig intestines were coiled in a basin, like a long snake with its skin peeled off, which looked disgusting.

Wang Weidong said in surprise: "Sister-in-law, there are so many pig intestines, you can't finish them all during the New Year?"

He didn't remember that Niu Zhijun liked to eat this stuff.

Mrs. Niu shook off the water on her hand, turned her head and said with a smile: "Brother Zhijun got this from a friend in the slaughterhouse. No need to pay. It is specially prepared for Uncle Yu next door."

"Uncle Yu likes to eat this stuff?" Wang Weidong could smell a fishy smell even though he was far away.

"I love it so much, I eat a big plate every morning."

When Mrs. Niu saw Wang Weidong coming, she washed her hands and went to make dumplings.

Wang Weidong froze on the spot, a little speechless.

Eating such strong food early in the morning, this old man is not an ordinary person!

Mrs. Niu went to cook, and Niu Zhijun pulled Wang Weidong into the main room.

Soak two cups of chopped rice.

The little tea leaves spiraled up under the agitation of hot water, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of tea leaves.

Wang Weidong looked around but didn't see Valkyrie: "Where's Dahong? Are you going on a blind date again?"

"Why are you going on a blind date? If you go on a blind date, my salary won't be enough to compensate her." Niu Zhijun mentioned this sister with a wry smile on his face.

"The Chinese New Year is almost here, and the supply and marketing cooperatives are busy."

Wang Weidong knew clearly that Niu Dahong was working at the Zhengyangmen Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

Supplies are limited these days, so I only use them during the day. During the Chinese New Year, I always buy some melon seeds, candies and other fresh items to satisfy the children's cravings.

The more customers there are, the more troubles there will be. With the Valkyrie Niu Dahong around, the leaders can rest assured.

The two chatted for a while, and Niu Zhijun changed the subject and brought the topic to Wang Weidong.

"Weidong, are you 25 years old today?"

"I was born in 1945. My parents hid me in a pile of firewood to escape the Japs. Today I am exactly 25 years old." At this time, Wang Weidong's memories of his previous life have become entangled with the memories of his original owner.

"later..."

He was drowned in the memories of past sufferings, and his eyes became dim.

Wang Weidong's painful look made Niu Zhijun sigh in his heart, this child also had a miserable background.

"I'm 25 years old, and I'm not young anymore. I should find a mother-in-law and have a few babies so that I can leave some roots for your old Wang family."

"Lao Zhang's family next door has a daughter who works in a cotton spinning factory. She has good ingredients. Why don't you ask your sister-in-law to introduce her to you?"

Wang Weidong came to his senses and looked at his toes: "Brother Zhijun, you also know that I am used to being single and can't stand the constraints."

Niu Zhijun tried a few words of advice, but when Wang Weidong was unmoved, he stopped being a mother-in-law.

"You two, come and help serve the dishes!" Mrs. Niu's voice came from the kitchen.

She said she was going to eat dumplings, but Mrs. Niu still made a few side dishes.

Mapo tofu, scrambled eggs with green onions, stir-fried cabbage... there was a big table set up.

"There are so many dishes today, I want a glass of wine."

Niu Zhijun got up and went to get the wine bottle from the cupboard, but was stopped by Mrs. Niu.

"Weidong said, don't drive when you drink, don't drink when you drive, and you have to drive in the afternoon to help Uncle Zhou move!"

Niu Zhijun reluctantly glared at Wang Weidong, "You kid, it's all your fault for the bad system you formulated."

Wang Weidong ignored him, picked up a hot dumpling and put it in his mouth.

Shout, beef and green onion stuffing.

The beef is delicious, the soup is rich and delicious.

"Sister-in-law, the dumplings are so delicious!"

"Then...eat more."

****

Wang Weidong had a great time eating here. In a villa on the outskirts of Beijing, the dining table in the living room was filled with plates.

Dongpo pork elbow, braised pork with pickled vegetables, red carp, braised pig's trotters...

Lou Bancheng and Lou Tan, who were sitting at the dining table, looked like they couldn't hold their chopsticks.

Because their precious daughter Lou Xiao'e didn't even eat breakfast after she came back from the food station in the morning, so she hid in the boudoir.

Lou Tan has called twice, but there has been no response.

"No, Xiao'e won't eat, and I can't eat either. I'll go up and have a look." Lou Tan looked worried.

Lou Banchen slapped the table with a cold face: "Leave her alone and let her make trouble!"

Three days ago, when Lou Xiao'e returned home from the factory, she felt a little distraught and asked Lou Bancheng to cancel the Xu family's marriage.

Lou Bancheng disagreed. Lou Xiao'e has been having troubles these days.

Today was even worse. When I got home, I ignored anyone and hid in the room upstairs.

"Xiao'e is our only daughter!" Mrs. Lou Tan could only lower her eyebrows when she saw Lou Bancheng's serious face.

Lou Bancheng knew everything about this family, and Lou Xiaoe was the only one who could pull off a few strands of his beard.

Lou Bancheng said harsh words. As a father, how can you not feel sorry for your children?

"Madam, it is precisely because she is the treasure of our family that I married her to a young projectionist."

Lou Tan was puzzled: "I have inquired about Xu Damao. He is usually smooth-tongued and likes to joke with female colleagues."

"Such a person is not worthy of our moth."

"I think the truck driver Moth mentioned is pretty good, with good character and a good background."

Lou Bancheng smiled bitterly and shook his head: "From a woman's point of view, how could I not know that that boy Xu Damao is a bit frivolous, but it is precisely because of this that I chose to marry Xiao'e to him."

This sentence must have shocked Lou Tan from ear to ear.

Isn't this pushing my daughter into a pit of fire?

Lou Bancheng explained in detail: "In recent years, the wind has become stronger and stronger. If this continues, sooner or later there will be a sandstorm."

"Lao Chen and the others have already warned me and asked us to prepare early."

After hearing this, Lou Tan somewhat understood Lou Bancheng's painstaking efforts.

Over the years, Lou Bancheng had analyzed the situation for her frequently, and she knew that the Lou family was in the midst of a storm.

"So, you want Mozhu to marry an ordinary person."

Lou Banchen nodded: "I have observed Xu Damao. Although he is a bit frivolous, men are not all the same."

"After you get married and have children, you will calm down."

As he spoke, he looked at Lou Tan with a smile: "Didn't I feel the same way back then?"

Lou Tan blushed and glared at him: "Bah, you are so shameless!"

"If the moth marries a person with a very upright mind, then our family's secret might be exposed." Lou Bancheng lowered his voice as he spoke, looking around as if he was afraid that someone would hear.

"Those gold bars...jewelry..."