Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

After Xu Damao had his meal at Nan Yi's house, he rested for a while and went to find his second uncle Yan Bugui. The two of them came to the door of Sha Zhu's house together. Because the weather was too hot, the door was open.

Yan Bugui called out a few times at the door and was welcomed in by Sha Zhu. Xu Damao went to call Yu Shui, the person involved, after all, Yu Shui was the real boss. After Yu Shui opened the door, Xu Damao whispered a few words to her, and Yu Shui nodded and followed Xu Damao to Sha Zhu's house.

Soon the four of them sat together at the table in Sha Zhu's house. Yan Bugui was the first to speak: "Zhu Zi, Yu Shui, we came here today because we want to discuss something with you brothers and sisters."

Sha Zhu said nonchalantly, "Second Uncle, if you have something to say, just tell me. I'll listen first."

"It's like this. Yushui's admission to Sijiucheng University is not only a happy event for your family, but also a happy event for the whole school. When Liu Guangqi was admitted to the technical secondary school, the uncle had a wedding banquet. We just want to ask you if you want to have a wedding banquet?"

"I thought it was a small matter. It seems that you want to take advantage of the banquet." Sha Zhu offended people as soon as he opened his mouth.

"You can't say that. I, Second Uncle, really want to celebrate for Yu Shui. We came here only to ask because you are Yu Shui's brother. If you don't want to do it, then our entire compound will do it for Yu Shui!" Yan Bugui said seriously.

Sha Zhu was puzzled when he heard this. Could it be that Old Yan had changed his nature? If the courtyard really held a banquet to celebrate Yu Shui, how could Sha Zhu put his face? If outsiders knew about this, they would definitely point at him and scold him for being unkind.

The more Sha Zhu thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Could it be that Yan Laoxi had other plans? Yes, he must have seen that Yu Shui had been admitted to the 49th University and would definitely have a bright future after graduation. This was an early investment to build a relationship. If he had to ask Yu Shui for help in the future, Yu Shui would definitely feel embarrassed to refuse.

Thinking of this, Sha Zhu said, "Why not? Do it this Sunday! I still have the money, but I don't have that many tickets."

Xu Damao said, "Just give me the money, and I'll figure out how to get the stuff. It's also my part in this."

He Yushui also said: "Since you are going to hold a banquet for me to celebrate, it would be inappropriate for me not to pay for it. I will just pay fifty yuan."

Yan Bugui knew that Yushui had the child support that He Daqing had sent him before, so he didn't say anything. "Okay, Yushui is thoughtful. Then let's discuss the arrangements for the personnel and banquet."

Then the four of them started discussing. Of course, it was mainly Yan Bugui and Sha Zhu who discussed, while Xu Damao and Yu Shui were making out under the table.

After the discussion, Sha Zhu handed Yan Bugui a pen and paper, and then talked about the things needed for the banquet. Yan Bugui took the pen and wrote down the things needed one by one.

Sha Zhu said: "Okay, these things should be about right."

Yan Bugui was just busy recording and didn't look at it carefully. He picked up the paper he had just written and started reading it after he finished writing. You really don't know until you see it. You will be shocked when you see it. I didn't expect that this silly Zhu with thick eyebrows and big eyes is also good at cheating people. Anyway, he doesn't need to issue a receipt, there are chickens, ducks, fish and meat.

"Zhu Zi, this is too much. What year is it now? The rainstorm has only been over for a few days. It's not in line with the current policy to eat and drink like this!" Yan Bugui said.

"So what? It was Xu Damao who got the things, not me. If he couldn't get it, it's because Xu Damao is not capable!" Sha Zhu said indifferently.

Yan Bugui's voice also attracted Yu Shui's attention. She picked up the paper full of words and started reading it. The more she read, the tighter her brows furrowed.

"Brother, there is no one like you. It's good enough. Besides, the country does not allow excessive eating and drinking now. You are committing a crime in defiance of the law. If someone reports it, you will have to stay in the police station for a few days." Yu Shui said with an unhappy look on his face.

Xu Damao also came over to look at the menu in Yu Shui's hand, "Silly Zhu, you are trying to cheat me! Where can I get so much meat? And I don't have so many meat tickets!"

Seeing that his sister had objected, Sha Zhu thought that he must have done something wrong, so he automatically ignored Xu Damao's words. Sha Zhu said, "Okay, I'll listen to my sister. Let's modify the menu!"

At that moment, Sha Zhu and Yan Bugui worked together to modify the menu. This time, everyone was very satisfied with the modified menu.

Xu Damao didn't want to reveal too much so as not to cause trouble, so he said, "Everyone knows how tight the food supply is outside right now. I can get almost half of the food, but there is still a gap of half. What I have is definitely not enough to feed more than a hundred people in the hospital."

Sha Zhu said, "I still have some food coupons at home. I'll give them to you later."

Yan Bugui rolled his eyes and said, "How about this? This is a happy event in the courtyard. Let's hold a meeting to mobilize everyone to give out some food. But in this case, we can't ask for everyone's share of money. It just so happens that the street office has something else for us to convey."

Sha Zhu looked at Yu Shui, who nodded directly. Sha Zhu then said, "Okay, let's let everyone use food instead of money. They will definitely be happy to pay for a banquet if they pay some food!"

After a few more discussions, Sha Zhu rummaged around the house and gave some food coupons to Xu Damao. Then Yan Bugui and Xu Damao went their separate ways to notify people to attend the meeting.

After Xu Damao returned, he notified everyone in the backyard one by one, leaving only Liu Haizhong's family.

Before Xu Damao could say anything, he was welcomed in by a middle-aged woman named Wang Sufen as soon as he knocked on the door.

"Da Mao, thank you so much for Guangfu's help this time. The brat didn't come back today, he must be living in the factory. You were not at home for the past few days and I couldn't find you. When your uncle comes back, I will prepare some delicious dishes and you two can have a few drinks." Wang Sufen said.

"Auntie, you are too polite. Guangfu is my younger brother. It's not right for him to hang around at home all day. I just helped out a little." Xu Damao said modestly.

"No, that won't work. After all, it's a stable job. You know how hard it is to find a job these days. I don't have any other skills. When you don't have time, just send your child here and I'll help you look after him."

"Okay, let's talk about this later. I'm here to inform everyone to go to the Central Court for a meeting later."

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute. Although Lao Liu isn't here, I definitely support your work."

"As expected of an old lady, you have a high level of awareness. I'll go over first then."

Xu Damao took some melon seeds, peanuts, candies and the like from home and planned to distribute them to everyone later, and then came to the central courtyard.

Xu Damao glanced at everyone, then waved at Yu Shui and said, "Yu Shui, come here, let's share the things with everyone."

Yu Shui did as she was told and came over and started distributing the food to the residents in the compound with her husband.

"Congratulations Yushui for getting admitted to university."

"Thank you, Aunt Yushui!" These are the children including Damao and Ermao.

"Thank you, Sister Yushui!" These are Yan Bugui's third son and eldest daughter.

Soon both sides were glaring at each other, looking like they were about to fight if they disagreed.

Yu Li, who was sitting nearby, noticed the situation and said, "Okay, stop making trouble. You guys always make up after a quarrel. Go play somewhere else and don't delay the meeting."

Several children stuck out their tongues, then ran away with their candies and melon seeds.