Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

Nowadays, train transportation costs are not cheap, and with the additional handling, the cost accounts for almost one-fifth of the total cost. For landlords, it is better to save as much as possible. Cai Xiaoguang acted decisively and immediately took Li Weidong to the loading site. It was a small mountain village more than ten kilometers away from Jichun, and the owner of the house was Cai Xiaoguang's second uncle.

Because of this kinship, the second uncle was willing to take the risk to help Cai Xiaoguang. The second uncle had five strong sons, and they loaded the mountain products onto the truck in less than an hour. Li Weidong gave Cai Xiaoguang money to go to the city to buy wine and food, and everyone spent the night together.

In the early morning of the next day, Li Weidong covered the truck with a tarpaulin and drove away from Jichun. Because the truck was fully loaded with goods, he did not take anyone else with him and returned to Beijing at full speed. Because the goods were too conspicuous, he drove the truck directly to the yard of the fat man's house. Perhaps attracted by the sound of the truck, the fat man walked towards the yard with his legs splayed out. When he saw the fully loaded goods, he smiled and rubbed his hands and said, "Brother-in-law, you are going to do a big job!"

Li Weidong took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep breath: "Why, are you scared?" "From what you said, I was born to do this!" The fat man looked at the goods and began to think. During this period, with Li Weidong's exclusive source of goods, he has occupied half of the pigeon market in Beijing. This batch of goods may squeeze out the other two, and then the fat man can enjoy it with peace of mind.

Li Weidong got out of the car and handed the fat man a cigarette: "I have counted, a total of five tons of dry goods, suitable for long-term storage, don't rush to sell, take your time." "Ah?!" The fat man was dissatisfied: "With this batch of goods, we can become the number one in the pigeon market."

Li Weidong squinted at him: "So what if you're first? Can we arrange a good room for you in prison?" The fat man was stunned for a moment, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I think too much, thanks to you, otherwise I would be stupid." Then, he said seriously: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I know what to do."

At this time, Pengzi and his friends heard the noise and came to the yard to help carry the goods. It must be said that the chubby Pengzi was quite strong, carrying more than 100 kilograms of dry goods with steady steps. Li Weidong and the fat man came to the wing room, and after checking the quantity and price, the fat man took out a ticket from his pocket: "Brother-in-law, I got you a good thing."

Li Weidong took it and looked at it, and said in surprise: "Where did you get the laundry ticket?" The fat man said proudly: "Who let me have a wide network of contacts! Don't worry, this ticket is fine. While the weather is cold, quickly get a washing machine and don't let your sister suffer."

Li Weidong was silent for a moment, and understood the fat man's intention. Regardless of his original intention, he showed his sincerity by taking out the laundry ticket. "How much?" Li Weidong certainly didn't want him to lose money.

When talking about money, the fat man seemed a little excited: "What money? Would I, a fat man, be ungrateful? If you hadn't helped me, I might have been blocked at my doorstep by my creditors now." Seeing the fat man's firm attitude, Li Weidong didn't say much and just gave him more when settling accounts later.

"Why don't you go home for lunch before leaving?" the fat man invited.

"What to eat?" Li Weidong asked.

"Stewed pork."

"No, I still have to go to the factory to complete the task." After saying that, Li Weidong drove the truck back to the fleet.

The workers of the steel mill had a holiday on weekends, but due to the heavy workload, the drivers of the team gathered in the parking lot in front of the team early in the morning. Team leader Niu Yong arranged today's tasks: "Okay, according to what I just said, those who get the dispatch order can set off." He saw a new car coming, and a trace of joy flashed in his eyes. When he was about to step forward, Niu Meng got there first.

Niu Yong frowned when he saw Niu Meng's excitement. Recently, Niu Meng often asked him about Li Weidong, and her appetite suddenly decreased. She could only eat three steamed buns and two bowls of cornmeal porridge at a meal. Niu Meng's reduced appetite made Mrs. Niu think she was sick, and she suggested asking the old Chinese doctor at the east gate to see her, but Niu Yong stopped her. He knew that Niu Meng just had the common lovesickness of adolescence.

Niu Meng has always been straightforward and not good at hiding her feelings. The drivers in the fleet all know that her feelings for her master Li Weidong go beyond those of a master and a disciple.

If it were someone else, Niu Yong would definitely support it, because half of the Niu family's monthly expenses were spent on Niu Meng's food.

However, Niu Yong could not support Li Weidong. In theory, Li Weidong was a handsome driver with first-class driving skills. He was recognized as a handsome guy in the steel mill team and was a good match for Niu Meng. The key point was that Li Weidong was already married and the couple had a good relationship. It was inappropriate for Niu Meng to intervene in their lives.

Now Niu Yong regrets it very much. He should not have let Niu Meng become Li Weidong's disciple just for a little food.

Niu Meng didn't know Niu Yong's regret, and even if she knew, she wouldn't care. Seeing Li Weidong, she chirped like a happy little bird: "Master, when you were away, I took three more jobs, the farthest I went was to Baoding."

"Great, my apprentice is getting more and more capable." Li Weidong praised. While the two were chatting, Li Weidong walked up to Niu Yong and handed him a dispatch list: "Captain, this is today's task list."

Niu Yong took the list, nodded after confirming the stamp, and asked with concern: "Did you have a smooth journey?" Li Weidong described the general itinerary. Of course, he concealed his encounter with Li Yunlong and the robbers.

Niu Yong smiled and said, "Okay! I'll note down your mileage later. You must be very tired after a long run, go back and have a rest."

Seeing that Niu Yong was eager to let him leave, Li Weidong was a little confused, but he didn't ask much. He just said a few words to Niu Meng and said goodbye.

Niu Meng watched Li Weidong disappear into the sunlight, then turned around and looked at Niu Yong with wide eyes: "Brother, did you do this on purpose?"

"Ah? What do you mean by intentional? I don't understand." Niu Yong stuffed the dispatch sheet into his pocket and slapped his head. "Oh, I forgot. I have to go to the logistics department for a meeting today."

After saying that, he left quickly.

Niu Meng was so angry that he stamped his feet. After a few days of running around, Li Weidong was also a little tired. He originally planned to ride his bike home and have a good sleep. However, he thought of the big deer in the space warehouse and decided to go to the cafeteria first.

A large deer weighs more than 200 kilograms, and its sudden appearance at home may arouse suspicion. Although there is no surveillance in this era, there are many aunties in Chaoyang, who can estimate the number of residents based on the garbage.

Although it was the weekend, the factory needed to entertain the superiors, and Sha Zhu was busy in the kitchen. When he saw Li Weidong coming in, he immediately put down the big spoon, wiped his hands, and greeted him.

"Wei Zi, when did you come back?" asked Sha Zhu.

"I just came back and a friend gave me some good things. I wanted to borrow the kitchen tricycle to take them back." Li Weidong blinked.

"No problem! The tricycle is parked in the back yard. Come, I'll help you push it out."

Following Sha Zhu to the backyard, Li Weidong handed him a cigarette and whispered, "It's a big deer. When you get off work, come to my house and help me deal with it."

It takes professional skills to handle a whole deer. Butchers in the city are all under the management of the food station and cannot do private business. The fat pig that Li Weidong brought back was slaughtered by Sha Zhu. He is half a butcher, so it should be no problem.

Although Sha Zhu had never seen a big deer, he agreed confidently: "Leave it to me, don't worry!"

"Thank you in advance. I'll park my bike at the kitchen door and you can help me ride it back after get off work."

After making the arrangements, Li Weidong parked his bicycle at the entrance of the canteen and rode his tricycle out of the factory. He came to the grove outside, and after confirming that there was no one, he released the deer from the space warehouse and put it on the tricycle.

Riding the tricycle with the big deer on it back to the courtyard, Li Weidong noticed that passers-by stopped to watch. He didn't know whether they were looking at him, the handsome master, or were curious about the big deer on the tricycle.

The winter sun was warm. When Li Weidong rode back to the courtyard, beads of sweat had already seeped out of his forehead and he exhaled a cloud of white air. He unbuttoned his collar and shouted to the yard, "Yu Li, come out and help me."

There is a high threshold at the entrance of the courtyard, which is said to be to prevent the maids and servants of the ancient nobles from having secret meetings. Yu Li may be busy in the house and did not come out, but she woke up Yan Bugui in the front yard.

Yan Bugui was carrying a tin bucket and a scoop net and was about to go out when he saw the deer. His eyes widened and he didn't notice the door sill. As a result, he tripped over the door sill with a "thump", and the scoop net and tin bucket fell to the ground with a noise.

Li Weidong quickly stepped forward and helped Yan Bugui up with both hands: "Third Uncle, long time no see, you don't need to be so polite."

Yan Bugui's face turned red and his neck became thick. After he calmed down, he first picked up the tin bucket and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that it was not damaged.

"Weidong, where did this deer come from?" he asked.

"It was a gift from a friend. I didn't want it, but he insisted on giving it to me. Really..." Li Weidong paused and changed the subject: "Uncle, have you updated your fishing equipment?"

Yan Bugui then remembered the important business, raised his scoop net and said, "Uncle won't talk to you any more. The district has organized people to clean the drainage ditch at the south gate. I heard there are fish in it. I have to go quickly, otherwise there will be no place for the scoop net." After that, he left in a hurry.

He moved swiftly, like a galloping horse.

He was worried that the fish in the ditch would be snatched away.

In fact, such worries are unnecessary.

The drainage ditch at the south gate is actually used to discharge sewage, and the sewage generated by nearby residents is usually poured into it.

The sewage nourishes the fish population, especially eels, but people nearby know that the water quality is poor, so most people don't try to target these fish.

However, Yan Bugui was a person who would taste the smell even when a manure truck passed by. How could he be an ordinary person?

Their argument outside the door attracted the attention of people in the yard, and everyone was surprised to see the huge deer on the tricycle.

"Hey, a red deer with horns is really rare."

"I've never seen that before. That's a sika deer!"

"What sika deer? Are sika deer so fat?"