Comfortable life in Siheyuan

In the college entrance examination in 1979, Niu Niu did not disappoint and was admitted to Nankai University. The whole He family was immersed in joy.

Xu Damao's two sons, the eldest followed him to learn projection, now they are father and son at home, and master and apprentice at work. Xu Damao's second son also did well this year and was admitted to Shanxi Normal University.

July 29th, in two days, is the Army Day. Originally, tonight was the He family's graduation banquet, which had been decided long ago and the courtyard had been notified. But Xu Damao insisted on holding his Erhu's banquet today as well.

As a result, the Xu family's banquet was set up first at noon. Xu Damao also wanted to outdo Sha Zhu this time, so he directly invited Nan Yi to be the chef, and prepared a rich meal of meat, fish and eggs.

A stove was set up in the courtyard early in the morning, and Nan Yi and his apprentice started preparing early.

Xu Damao had started preparing for this day very early. He bought Niulanshan Erguotou for drinks in advance. He also bought a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes. He really spent a lot of money.

Yushui and Li Weidong also came back from the He family in the Central Courtyard today. Yushui also bought a new set of clothes and new shoes for Niu Niu to wear to school.

"Our Niu Niu is so capable. He is the first college student in the family." Yu Shui happily rubbed Niu Niu's little face, without paying any attention to Niu Niu's disgusted expression.

"That's enough. Can't you see that my son has some opinions about it?" Sha Zhu joked with a smile.

"Auntie likes Niu Niu. Look at our Niu Niu's little face, so chubby and cute!" Yu Shui was not polite at all and there was no intention of stopping.

"Aunt, you rubbed me all red." Niu Niu complained somewhat aggrievedly.

"This is all thanks to our father. The old man has been thinking of ways to nourish the children's bodies every day in the past two years. Now all the children in the family have gained weight." Sha Zhu secretly glanced at He Daqing outside the door and said with a pout.

"I'll leave the children here today and find something for my dad to do so that they can fatten up a little." Yu Shui said jealously.

"Okay, just stay here. It will be easier for you two to go to work."

"Brother, it's quite lively at the Xu family today, with so many tables set up." Li Weidong said to Sha Zhu with a smile.

"You don't understand this, right? My eldest nephew's graduation banquet was originally scheduled for today, and we've already notified everyone. Xu Damao also scheduled it for today after he found out.

And Xu Damao has to outdo my brother. My brother holds the banquet in the evening, and he holds it at noon. My brother invited six tables, and he wants to invite eight. Anyway, Xu Damao has always been competing with my brother. "Yu Shui said with a smile.

"Never mind him. Let's just do our own thing and not meddle in other people's business." Tian Xiuyun said with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, if it weren't for you, my brother would definitely hold the banquet in advance, and maybe even have ten tables." Yu Shui knew her brother too well. He was a competitive person at heart, and he especially liked to compete with Xu Damao.

"How do you know? He discussed with Qingshan a few days ago that he wanted to set up ten tables. He also asked Qingshan if there were any extra wine tickets. He planned to buy Fenjiu!" Tian Xiuyun joked with a smile.

"No way, I was just joking with Qingshan! How could you take it seriously?" Sha Zhu looked shy and felt a little embarrassed.

"Bullshit, if your dad and I hadn't stopped you, there's nothing you couldn't do!"

"What's the big deal? My son is a college student now. Isn't this a happy event? We should treat it well."

The He family's banquet was finally decided by He Daqing. He didn't want to bring all the people in the yard, so basically each family brought one or two people.

At noon, the banquet had already been set up. Xu Damao, wearing a brand new white shirt, was greeting people.

Erhu is no longer called by his nickname. Sun Xiaoyan has changed her name to Xu Changrong. She looks completely different as she stands there. She is wearing new clothes and brand new sneakers, and she calls people with a smile on her face.

The entire Jia family was mobilized. Jia Zhang's legs and feet were not very flexible, and Xu Damao didn't even invite her, but she had already reserved a seat early, like a nail, nailed to the stool.

Qin Huairu brought Xiaodang and Huaihua and sat far away from her, refusing to sit with her.

Xu Damao accidentally saw that Jia Zhang was sitting alone at a table, and no one else was willing to sit at that table, and he immediately frowned.

After thinking for some time, Xu Damao walked towards Jia Zhang.

"Aunt Jia, why don't you go back first since you have difficulty walking. Otherwise, I will deliver the meal to your home alone. If you get bumped or bruised here, I won't be able to explain to your Qin Huairu!" Xu Damao forced a smile and persuaded.

"It's okay, no need to go through so much trouble. My leg is lame, but the bones are still connected, so it won't be easily injured." Jia Zhang seemed not to understand the meaning of Xu Damao's words and just refused to get up.

Xu Damao immediately became angry, lowered his head, leaned close to Jia Zhang's ear, and said viciously: "I am not discussing this with you. Today is my son's wedding day. You better be sensible and don't make me angry."

Jia Zhang's face suddenly turned red and white with anger.

Xu Damao smiled and said to Qin Huairu, "Sister Qin, your mother-in-law has difficulty walking. Please send her back. I will prepare a meal for her. If she gets hurt while sitting here, I can't afford it."

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Qin Huairu had no choice but to walk over and pull Jia Zhang up.

"Mom, it's the same if we go back to eat. Let's go home first."

Jia Zhang forced an ugly smile, slowly stood up and went home.

As soon as he entered the room, his face immediately fell.

"This dead family, with so many people here, he didn't even give me any face and chased me back. Bah! That's his son, is he destined to have a son? You little bastard, I fucking bastard!" Jia Zhang's voice was not loud, but she cursed very dirty.

As soon as Jia Zhang left, the table she had just sat at was filled up. Liu Qingshan and Feng Yu sat at Xu Damao's table. Also sitting next to them were Da Hu, Er Hu, and Sun Xiaoyan.

Liu Qingshan has several children in his family. His mother went out to buy some meat early this morning, and now she is the only one at home eating with the children.

"Qingshan, my Erhu was able to get into college this time, and I have to thank you very much for your help in tutoring him."

"Don't be so polite. This is the result of the child's own hard work. Erhu is also a smart child. I understand this." Liu Qingshan praised with a smile.

"Yes, Erhu studies so late every day, and this is what he deserves." Feng Yu also echoed.

Xu Damao came over and stood beside Erhu, saying loudly: "Dear neighbors, relatives and friends. Today is my son Erhu's champion wine. Thank you all for your support. Come on, son, toast everyone with dad."

As Xu Damao spoke, he pulled Erhu up, and they both raised their glasses and toasted everyone.

As soon as he finished a glass of wine, the hot dishes were served. Before Xu Damao sat down and took two bites of the food, he walked out with the wine glass.