Siheyuan: The romantic and suave Xu Damao

Zhao Fangfang frowned and asked worriedly, "Da Mao, what kind of business is your friend doing? I heard from Cuinong that something seems a little strange. Is he doing anything illegal?"

Xu Damao quickly explained: "Sister Fang, don't worry, we will never do anything illegal. My friend is in the grain business, but because the quantity is relatively large, it seems a bit mysterious. And now there is less and less grain on the market. If there is not enough reserve, we may face difficulties in the future."

He continued, "As you know, since the food stamp system was implemented last year, it has become increasingly difficult to find food that can be purchased without food stamps."

"My friend did this to prepare for a rainy day. After all, such a large amount of food is like a hot potato in hand. We have to find a way to deal with it quickly."

Xu Damao kept talking nonsense, taking advantage of Zhao Fangfang's lack of knowledge, and made up all kinds of excuses to try to make her believe that he could not accompany her.

"Oh, is that so? I don't understand either. As long as Cuinong is fine, it's fine." Zhao Fangfang believed Xu Damao's lie and expressed her understanding of his explanation.

At this time, Cuinong came in from outside, holding a piece of coal with tongs in her hand, carefully opened the lid of the coal stove, and put the coal in. She looked at Xu Damao expectantly, hoping to get his company, but she didn't dare to express it directly.

"Brother Damao, can't you go with me tomorrow?" Cuinong asked softly, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

Xu Damao answered firmly, "Cuinong, I have to go to work tomorrow to show a movie in the village, so I really can't go with you. But don't worry, the two people during the day are my friend's men. They will follow my arrangements and will definitely take good care of you. You can go without worry."

However, Cui Nong still felt uneasy. She had always relied on her sister and was afraid of facing strangers alone.

Especially Zhang Tietou and Huang Genwang, two men who look unfriendly (mainly not handsome), make her feel even more afraid. She longs for Xu Damao's company, so that she can feel at ease.

Despite this, Xu Damao insisted on his decision.

Cuinong sighed helplessly and could only accept this reality. But her heart was still filled with worry and uneasiness, not knowing what would happen tomorrow.

Cuinong nodded gently, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes, and slowly walked to a small bench nearby and sat down. Her eyes never left Xu Damao and Zhao Fangfang.

"Da Mao, are you going back today?" Zhao Fangfang asked softly, with a hint of expectation in her voice.

Xu Damao shook his head and answered firmly, "I'm not going back." His gaze fell on Zhao Fangfang, with a gentle light in his eyes.

Then, he took out two yellow paper boxes from his arms, handed them carefully to Zhao Fangfang and Cuinong, and said, "Take these and keep them well. They may come in handy someday."

Zhao Fangfang took the paper box, looked at it curiously, and asked in confusion: "What is this?" Cuinong also came over, blinked her big eyes and looked at the paper box, and asked puzzledly: "Angong Niuhuang Pills? Is it medicine?"

Xu Damao nodded and explained: "You can say that it is a pill. If one day you encounter a high fever or other acute symptoms, you can open it and take it directly. It can save your life!"

Zhao Fangfang and Cuinong looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes. Cuinong blinked and said thoughtfully, "Oh, I see, just like those very old ginsengs, eating them can keep you alive."

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of knocking on the door outside the yard. "Pa pa!" The sound broke the quiet atmosphere.

Cuinong immediately stood up, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she said excitedly: "It must be my sister who comes back, I'll go open the door!" After that, she walked quickly to the gate of the courtyard, eager to see her relatives.

Cuinong soon pulled Cuilan into the room.

"Da Mao, you're here." Cuilan smiled sweetly and greeted Xu Damao.

"Well, Cuilan, have you eaten? I bought some sesame cakes and pig's trotters on the street. If you haven't eaten yet, I'll heat them up for you." Xu Damao took out two paper bags from his pocket and placed them on the table.

"We've eaten at the boss's place. Cuinong, what's in your hand? Let me see it!" Cuilan suddenly saw the yellow paper box in Cuinong's hand. She felt it looked familiar and asked.

"Sister, this is for you." Cuinong handed the yellow paper box to Cuilan with a smile.

"Angong Niuhuang Pills! Cuinong, where did you get this thing?" Cuilan's tone became a little anxious.

"What's wrong, sister? This was given to me by Brother Damao. It's very useful. Brother Damao said it can cure fever." Cuinong said, blinking her big eyes.

"Da Mao, where did you get this medicine? It's a valuable item, and it's hard for ordinary people to get it."

Cuilan looked at Xu Damao with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"I bought this at Tong Ren Tang Pharmacy. I heard it's very effective for treating fever," Xu Damao explained.

"Thank you, Damao, but this medicine is too precious and we can't accept it." Cuilan hesitated for a moment and decided to refuse.

"Cui Lan, you don't have to be so polite." Xu Damao said sincerely

"Cui Lan, do you know this thing? From what you said, it seems that you know a lot about it." Xu Damao asked curiously.

Cuilan nodded and explained, "I just learned about this recently. My boss's mother is in poor health, and I go to take care of her every day. A few days ago, my boss gave me a pill of this, saying that if his mother has any sudden symptoms, I should feed her this pill right away, it can save her life! And I also asked my boss, this thing called Angong Niuhuang Pill, just one pill costs several dollars!"

"This thing is too valuable. We sisters are in good health and have no need for it. Brother Damao, you should take it back." Cuilan said as she was about to put the box into Xu Damao's hands.

Cuinong and Zhao Fangfang, who were standing nearby, were also in disbelief when they heard that the pill was worth several yuan. They had never thought that a small pill could be so expensive.

"Cui Lan, there is no reason to take back something you have given away. Keep it and protect it well. You never know when you may need it." Xu Damao said softly. His tone was gentle, but it contained an unquestionable majesty.

Xu Damao took the box from Cuilan and put it back into Cuinong's hands. Then, he turned to look at Cuilan, with a hint of tenderness and determination in his eyes: "Cuilan, I have a friend who is engaged in grain business. I want Cuinong to help tomorrow night. Cuinong has agreed."