Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Zhao Fangfang shook her head and tried to force a smile: "It's okay, I just feel a little uncomfortable." She tried to hide her discomfort, but Xu Damao could still see her discomfort.

Xu Damao frowned and said worriedly, "Why don't we leave here quickly and find a place with fresh air for you to rest." He carefully held Zhao Fangfang's arm, ready to take her away from this place that made her feel uncomfortable.

Just then, Cuinong looked at a fried triangle stall in the distance and her eyes lit up: "Wow, there are fried triangles there, they look delicious." She pointed at the stall excitedly and her saliva almost flowed out.

Zhao Fangfang glanced at Cuinong and said with a smile, "Since Cuinong wants to eat, let's go buy some." She pulled Cuinong towards the stall, leaving Xu Damao following behind with a helpless look on his face.

Arriving at the stall, Zhao Fangfang picked out a few fried triangles and paid for them. She handed them to Cuinong and Xu Damao and said with a smile, "Try them. They should be delicious."

The three of them continued walking forward while enjoying the delicious fried triangles. Not long after, they saw a stall selling noodles on a pole. Zhao Fangfang stopped, looked at the noodles on the pole, and said to Xu Damao and Cuinong, "How about we have this for lunch?"

Xu Damao and Cuinong looked at each other and nodded in agreement. So Zhao Fangfang walked to the stall, ordered three bowls of noodles, and asked the stall owner to add a poached egg to each bowl.

After a while, the steaming noodles were served. The three of them sat on the stones by the roadside and ate with relish. The noodles were chewy and the poached eggs were tender and delicious, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

After finishing the noodles, everyone burped contentedly. Zhao Fangfang suggested, "Let's go home and rest for a while, and then go practice cycling in the afternoon." Xu Damao and Cuinong nodded in agreement.

So the three of them returned home together and rested for a while. In the afternoon, they went out again and went to the square to continue practicing riding bicycles.

After continuous attempts and efforts, Cuinong finally learned to ride a bicycle. She was as happy as a child, and her laughter echoed on the empty road...

"There are fewer and fewer rickshaws on the streets. I remember that before liberation, the streets of Beijing were full of rickshaws." On the way back, Cuinong said, looking at the scene on the street with her beautiful eyes.

"Society is progressing. You can see that the streets are now full of horse-drawn carriages. They are fast, can carry many people, and can also carry goods. The most important thing is that they are much cheaper than rickshaws." Xu Damao took over the conversation.

"Yes, this horse-drawn carriage is much more convenient than a rickshaw, and the price is also affordable. Let's take a horse-drawn carriage when we go out in the future." Zhao Fangfang on the side echoed.

"That's right, Brother Damao, when will you go to work?" Cuinong turned around and asked.

"It's the sixth day of the New Year. I won't have much time to play with you. I have to go do business tomorrow." Xu Damao answered casually.

"We have to put up Spring Festival couplets tomorrow. Brother Damao, can you wait until you finish putting up the couplets before leaving?" Cuinong said to Xu Damao, her big eyes full of reluctance.

"No problem. I will do business in the afternoon. I will paste the Spring Festival couplets in this courtyard in the morning, and then go back to the courtyard where I live to paste them."

Xu Damao looked at Cuinong's little appearance, his heart softened, and he nodded and agreed.

The three returned to the courtyard where they lived. After they went back to their rooms to rest for a while, Cuinong and Zhao Fangfang began to prepare dinner. The two women were busy in the kitchen, and bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time.

On this cold winter day, the choice of dishes is limited. Cuinong expertly stir-fries a plate of potato chips, while Zhao Fangfang cleverly stir-fries a delicious dish with leftover pork head and cabbage from last night.

The three of them sat around the dining table and enjoyed their dinner happily. After dinner, they came to the main room and started chatting.

"Brother Damao, you guys chat first. I'll go to Sister Fang's room and add some coal briquettes to the stove." Cuinong stood up obediently and said to the two of them with a smile.

"Hey, Cuinong, please sit down. I'll do it." Zhao Fangfang stood up quickly and tried to stop Cuinong.

"Hehe, that won't do. Brother Damao told me to take good care of Sister Fang." Cuinong walked out of the room with a smile, and Zhao Fangfang followed closely behind.

"Oh Cuinong, you are being too formal. You can call me Sister Fang, which means my younger sister. I can clean up the things in my room by myself. I am not from a wealthy family, so I am not that delicate."

The sound of two people talking could be heard outside.

Xu Damao felt a little bored for a moment, and thought about going to the ghost market tonight to take a look. After all, the New Year was coming soon, and some people from other places had returned to the capital. They must also want to go to the ghost market.

The ghost market is a magical place, with all kinds of treasures and rare items, and sometimes even priceless cultural relics! Thinking of this, Xu Damao couldn't help but get excited.

He decided to prepare a flashlight, wallet and some necessary items before going out. Then he would ask Cuinong if she wanted to go with him. It would be more interesting for the two of them to visit the ghost market together.

I don’t know if Cuinong will be scared if I take her anywhere.

Then, Xu Damao began to plan for tomorrow. After putting up the Spring Festival couplets, he planned to go find Lou Xiaoe to play with him.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Damao wanted to accompany Lou Xiaoe to go shopping and buy her some beautiful gifts.

As a result, his schedule was packed and he was really busy.

Xu Damao secretly sighed in his heart: "I am really too busy to do everything! But such a fulfilling life is interesting!"

Suddenly I feel that it is more relaxing and comfortable to go to work, and I can avoid all these tedious housework and interpersonal relationships.

Soon, Zhao Fangfang and Cuinong returned to the main room, and the three of them continued chatting. Not long after, Cuilan also came back, holding a basket of cakes in her hand, and walked in with a smile on her face.

"Sister Fang, Cuinong, this is the Western-style cake my boss gave me. It's delicious! Come and try it."

Cuilan said excitedly, putting the basket in her hand on the table, and then took out two paper bags from it. She carefully opened one of the paper bags and placed the cakes inside on the table.

I saw the pastry cut into slices as thin as cicada wings, and each slice exuded an enticing aroma.

When Cuinong saw it, she couldn't wait to reach out her hand, picked up a piece and put it in her mouth and took a bite. Instantly, a satisfied expression appeared on her face, her eyes narrowed into a line, and a happy smile filled the corners of her mouth.