Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

After saying that, Xu Damao put his arms around Zhao Fangfang's slender waist, put his mouth on her white neck, closed his eyes and began to sleep.

The next morning, before daybreak, when the sky was just beginning to turn pale in the east, Xu Damao got up early. After washing up, he went to the yard and saw Sister Fang making breakfast, while Cuinong was helping her.

Xu Damao greeted them, then got on his bicycle and prepared to go out.

At this time, Cuilan came out of the house, she had packed up and was ready to go to work. Xu Damao warmly invited Cuilan to get in the car and said he would take her to work.

Cuilan felt a little embarrassed, but still sat on the back seat of the bicycle.

Along the way, the two chatted and laughed in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Xu Damao asked Cuilan about her work and suggested that she consider buying a bicycle.

"Cui Lan, why don't you consider buying a bicycle? It will be much more convenient for you to go to and from get off work. You see, where we live is several miles away from where you work. Moreover, the daytime is short and it gets dark early at night. It's not safe for you to walk home alone. Besides, with a bicycle, you can travel more freely, whether you go out to play, go to work or buy groceries. It's very convenient."

Xu Damao was riding his bicycle and looked back at Cuilan while talking.

Cuilan smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Damao. Actually, I thought about buying a bicycle before, but then I asked the price and found that a bicycle costs more than 100 yuan! It is too expensive. I don't think it is necessary to spend this money. Anyway, my workplace is not far away. If I walk quickly, I can get there in ten or twenty minutes."

Xu Damao understood Cuilan's idea after listening to her, but he still insisted: "But it's tiring to walk around every day. Besides, if the weather is bad or you are not feeling well, it will be more convenient to ride a bicycle. Think about it, if you have a bicycle, you can go out for a stroll when you have free time on weekends. How interesting it is."

Cuilan smiled and shook her head, saying that she really didn't need it. She said, "Really, Damao, I think it's fine now. Besides, I don't usually need a car for anything special. If I really need it, I will consider other options."

Xu Damao smiled helplessly, knowing that Cuilan was a frugal girl and would not change her mind easily. He had no choice but to say, "Well, since you are so determined, then tell me when you want to buy a car in the future."

Cuilan nodded gratefully and said, "Okay, Brother Damao. Thank you for your kindness. I'll remember it."

As they were talking, the two had already arrived at Cuilan's workplace. Xu Damao stopped his bicycle and asked Cuilan to get off.

Xu Damao looked at Cuilan's departing back, thinking that Cuilan was really a good girl to live with.

Then Xu Damao rode his bicycle towards home.

Back at the courtyard, Xu Damao parked his bicycle and walked into the house. He saw Fangjie and Cuinong eating breakfast, so he walked over and sat down.

Fang Jie asked curiously: "Da Mao, have you had breakfast outside? This has just been prepared. If you haven't had it, come and have some."

Xu Damao smiled and explained, "I haven't eaten yet, Sister Fang. I just sent Cuilan to work at her home, and I didn't have time to eat on the way, so I came back a little late."

Fang Jie nodded and continued to eat. Xu Damao suddenly remembered the matter of buying a car, so he said, "By the way, Fang Jie, Cuilan walks to work every day, which is too hard. I just asked her if she wanted to buy a car, but she thought it was too expensive and didn't want to. I think we can discuss it together and see if it is necessary to buy her a bicycle."

Fang Jie and Cuinong looked at each other, and Fang Jie said, "Da Mao, let Cuilan decide for herself. She knows what she should do. And we can't force her to accept our opinion."

Xu Damao nodded, thinking that everyone has their own lifestyle and values, which cannot be imposed on others. He smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll listen to you. However, I still think it would be more convenient to have a car."

Fang Jie and Cuinong agreed and said, "Da Mao is right, but Cuilan is more frugal and doesn't want to waste money. Maybe we can find a suitable opportunity to persuade her again."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Well, let's talk about it when we have a chance in the future. Anyway, as long as Cuilan is happy, that's all."

Cuinong also agreed, "Yes, Brother Damao. We should respect my sister's choice. If she doesn't think she needs it, we shouldn't force her. But I do want a bicycle..."

"Can you ride?" Xu Damao looked at Cuinong with doubt.

"Although I have never ridden a bike, this kind of thing is very simple. I often see Brother Damao and people on the street riding bikes. It seems quite easy." Cuinong answered confidently.

"Then come up and try it!" Xu Damao pointed at the bicycle and said to Cuinong.

"Okay, I'll go out for a ride after I finish my meal!" Cuinong agreed excitedly. She held a steamed bun with two pieces of steamed pork head in one hand and chopsticks in the other hand. She ate with relish. There were oil stains all around her mouth and she looked eager to try.

"Okay! After dinner, let's go out and I'll teach you how to ride a bike." Xu Damao said with a smile, then took a steamed bun from Zhao Fangfang.

"Sister Fang, can you ride a bike?" Cuinong turned her head and curiously asked Zhao Fangfang who was sitting next to her.

"I rarely see bicycles in the village. I have never touched one before, let alone ride one." Zhao Fangfang shook her head helplessly, indicating that she can't ride a bicycle.

"Okay, let's go out later and let Brother Damao teach us how to ride a bike." Cuinong said excitedly.

"Okay, there's nothing to do during the holidays anyway. But now it's close to the New Year, and there are markets everywhere outside, it's very lively. We have to find a road with fewer people to practice." Xu Damao took a bite of the steamed bun and muttered.

"Okay, we will both listen to you then." After saying that, Cuinong turned and looked at Zhao Fangfang, who smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

After dinner, Xu Damao brought the two girls to the yard and took out his bicycle.

In order to make it easier for the two girls to learn how to drive, Xu Damao specially reinforced the baskets on both sides of the back seat.

"Brother Damao, what are you doing with this basket?"

"I'll reinforce it. If one of you falls down later, this basket can still hold up for a while, giving you some time to cushion the fall so that you don't fall too hard..."

"Forehead……"

"Da Mao, I didn't notice before that your bike is quite nice!" Zhao Fangfang looked at the bicycle in front of her with sparkling eyes.

"Yes, Brother Damao, this bicycle is really beautiful." Cuinong also praised.