The Ordinary Road of Siheyuan

The next day, Sunday, May 64, 5.

Early in the morning, He Yuzhu arranged for Yushui to look after the children at home, and went to the guest house with Lu Lan. On Monday, He Yuzhu's siblings had to go to work, and Lu Lan had to take care of the children.They didn't know where they lived and didn't know where they were going. He Yuzhu arranged for them to rest and go directly to Jinmen in the afternoon, take a ship, go to Shanghai City, transfer to Yangcheng City, and then go to Xiangjiang River.

When we arrived at the guest house, we took Lu Hao and Liu Xia to have breakfast, and after a day of sightseeing, we bought some trendy clothes and prepared some things we could use when we went to Xiangjiang.He Yuzhu instructed the two of them to pay attention, and sent them back in the evening.

At home, He Yushui was finally liberated!Sa Yazi ran back to the house, little He Feng opened his innocent and confused eyes, as if he was exploring the world, He Yuzhu was going to make a small bed for his son, otherwise it would affect his sleep too much.

Dinner was the time-honored elbow that was packed in the afternoon, and it was not too cold. He Yuzhu and He Yushui had a great time eating it. Lu Lan thought it was too greasy, so He Yuzhu helped his wife stew an egg custard.

After dinner, the third master came to find him. He Yuzhu knew this well, and he had come to look for him twice before.

"Third Master, have you eaten yet?" He Yuzhu said jokingly.

Yan Bugui smiled obsequiously: "Zhuzi, Director He! You, please forgive me this time. For writing the book, we still pay 1 words and one yuan, and we will never change it again. You don't think so."

He Yuzhu smiled: "I said, third master, why don't you believe it? Didn't I say it? I read it before. I remember a general idea. I'll let you help me write it out. I'll have a good time watching it again. You Why do you say this!"

Yan Bugui accompanied him with a smile: "Yes, yes, what you said is correct, then do you remember anything else?"

In fact, it doesn’t matter whether He Yuzhu writes or not. In the capital, two ounces of gold can be credited to the account every day. There is [-] yuan, which is enough for a large family to live there.

He Yuzhu pondered for a while, thinking that a lot of money would not be too hot, so to show Yan Pugui's enthusiasm, let him add a few more big things.

So, He Yuzhu pretended to be reluctant and agreed, but Yan Bugui was so happy that he still had two books at a time. He Yuzhu provided the outline and framework, and Yan Bugui completed it.

It was Monday, and He Yuzhu, who had finished his work in the morning, returned to the courtyard before noon. He picked up Lu Hao and Liu Xia by the way, and they had lunch together. He Yuzhu and Lu Lan took little He Feng to see them off. .

The Huaxia coin was of little use to the two of them. He Yuzhu only gave 500 yuan more than the ticket and boat ticket. When they got there, the "Star Newspaper" was responsible for them.

It was agreed to send a telegram there, and Lu Lan and Lu Haoyi bid farewell.

June 64, 6, Sunday, Dragon Boat Festival.

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanyang Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Chongwu Festival, Tianzhong Festival, etc., is one of the four traditional festivals in my country.There are many legends about the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival, one of which is that the poet Qu Yuan committed suicide by throwing himself into the Miluo River during the Warring States Period. The common people threw rice dumplings into the river to prevent Qu Yuan from being eaten by fish.Later, it gradually evolved into a festival of eating zongzi.

The same is the Dragon Boat Festival, but the customs are different in different places.In addition to eating zongzi and inserting puai, there are also folk customs such as eating five-du cakes, drinking realgar wine, and "throwing disasters" during the Dragon Boat Festival in Laosijiucheng.

The Dragon Boat Festival in Old Sijiucheng starts from the first day of May and lasts until the fifth day of May.In addition to eating zongzi and Puai, people in the old capital also pay attention to eating Wudu cakes.Wudu cake is a round pastry specially made by people for the Dragon Boat Festival, with patterns of five poisons (snake, centipede, scorpion, spider, toad) printed on it.It is said that eating it can enhance resistance, eliminate insects and avoid disasters.

People in the old Sijiu city still have the custom of drinking realgar wine on the Dragon Boat Festival. Drinking realgar wine on the Dragon Boat Festival is very "talking".In the story of "The Legend of the White Snake", there is a scene where the white lady drinks realgar wine and reveals her real body.Therefore, it is believed that pests such as snakes and scorpions can be detoxified by realgar wine.After adults drink realgar wine, they should dip it in realgar wine and rub it on children's ears and nostrils to drive away evil spirits and avoid harm.

"Throwing disaster" is also an important Dragon Boat Festival folk custom in the old capital.On the fifth day of May, women wear red velvet flowers. At noon, they take off the red velvet flowers and throw them on the side of the road. It is said that in this way, they can get rid of bad luck.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, children are the top priority for people to pray for the protection of the gods.Girls are required to pin "zhangzi" on their chests. It is said that this kind of fabric, which is sewn with colored silk threads and looks like rice dumplings, can drive away evil spirits and avoid evil.The boy hangs a gourd around his neck, which contains the five poisons, which means "collecting" the five poisons.

Today, the "Zizi" and "Gourd" on the children have become the capital for the young daughters-in-law to show off to each other.

Early May is the time when fruits such as cherries and mulberries are ripe.Therefore, people in the old Sijiu city still have the saying of eating "May's Fresh" during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that eating "May's Fresh" will prevent mosquito bites throughout the summer.

In addition, the rice dumplings in the old Sijiu city are also particular.Different from the glutinous rice dumplings in the south, the rice dumplings here are made of glutinous rice, yellow rice, and jujube, commonly known as "two-meter rice dumplings".It is said that "two-meter rice dumplings" should be wrapped the day before the Dragon Boat Festival, and they will be strong when eaten the next day.

He Yuzhu mostly joins in the fun of these customs, and stays at a respectful distance. Seeing the bustle and bustle of others, he only makes a dozen rice dumplings, good glutinous rice, plus candied dates and raisins, and sprinkles sugar when eating. !

Since the last theft in the yard, more and more people's doors have been locked, and the first uncle can't do anything, first the second uncle, then Xu Damao, and then several others. The flag died down.

Liu Hongliang also brought up the matter of obtaining a certificate with Qin Huairu. After all, after obtaining the certificate, they can be together in a legitimate way. Qin Huairu has been evading it all the time, and has had several unpleasant troubles, and has been scolded by Jia Zhang several times.In such an unclear dragging, the reputation of the courtyard can stink on the street.

The uncle also approached Qin Huairu a few times, but Qin Huairu never expressed his opinion. No matter how much Yi Zhonghai's patience is, it will run out.At this moment, he thought of his precious apprentice Li Dong, who was already a second-level fitter, broke the record of the rolling mill in recent years, and was the fastest worker to be promoted to the second level.

No, today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and it's the weekend again, the uncle invited Li Dong's family of six to have dinner at home alone!

At the dinner table, Li's father and Li's mother were very grateful.

Yi Zhonghai said to Father Li: "Brother Li, we just got to know each other too late, and we all live in the same compound. Let's walk around more closely in the future."

Father Li raised his glass and replied: "Brother, don't say anything, it's all in the wine, thank you for everything you have done for Li Dong!"

After finishing speaking, he drank it all in one gulp, and Yi Zhonghai was a little moved by that sincere emotion.

Li Dong: "Master, I would like to toast you again. I wish you good health and all the best!"

The uncle laughed and drank the wine in the glass, and kept praising Li Dong, and Li Dong immediately poured wine for his father and master.

The banquet lasted for a long time in a harmonious atmosphere.

He Yuzhu didn't take it seriously at all, but the Jia family was different. Qin Huairu bought half a catty of rice in total and made three dumplings, one for Jia Zhang, one for Banggen, and one for Qin Huairu and his two daughters.Jia Zhang finished his meal in two or three bites, stared at Qin Huairu, muttered in his mouth, picked up the cornbread and gnawed on it, today's dish was fried winter melon, Liu Hongliang bought a big winter melon, Qin Huairu directly chopped it More than half.

The next day, Monday, June 6.

In the morning, the Ministry of Industry notified the factory to let Lu Lan go there when he was free. At two o'clock in the afternoon, He Yuzhu took Lu Lan there.On the way, I have been told not to participate in the code project, and never to leave the capital.

When they arrived at the Ministry of Industry, He Yuzhu was left outside the gate. At this moment, soldiers were on guard. He Yuzhu almost didn't respond, so he had to stroll outside the gate for a while.

After more than half an hour, Lu Lan came out, and He Yuzhu rushed over immediately.