Siheyuan: Liu Guangtian's happy life

Liu Guangtian got up with the children at around 10 o'clock. It was an awkward time as breakfast had passed and lunch had not yet arrived.

Liu Guangtian could choose not to eat, but the children couldn't, as they needed to grow. So he promised to take them to Quanjude to eat roast duck in the evening.

In the afternoon, Liu Guangtian drove his wife and children around the city and went to see a movie.

The children were extremely satisfied. They ate two ducks from Quanjude in the evening and were so happy that they were bubbling in their stomachs!

Liu Guangtian's family life is considered very luxurious compared to their neighbors in Hongxing Courtyard.

Except for a few wealthy people who have eaten roast duck, most people have never even smelled it. The difference is too big!

Moreover, Liu Guangtian has a high salary. The deputy factory director earns more than 300 yuan a month, his wife Ruoxi also earns more than yuan, and the old man's pension is also more than yuan!

This family’s monthly income is more than 600 yuan. How should they spend it in this era?

50 yuan a month can cover all the expenses of this family, and no more and no less, it is simply impossible to spend it all!

Liu Guangtian doesn’t have much savings now, just over 5 yuan, which is of no use at all!

Liu Guangtian wanted to start some business with great enthusiasm, but now everything he does belongs to the country.

Individuals are not allowed to do business, that is called speculation and it will not work. We can only wait until the reform and opening up, then Liu Guangtian can show his skills!

Liu Guangtian and his friends had roast duck early in the evening and returned home before dark. Doudou walked to the gate of Hongxing Courtyard carrying a roast duck.

Liu Guangtian specially packed this duck and brought it back for Liu Haizhong and his friends to eat. It weighed more than 7 kilograms, which was considered a big duck.

It was enough for them to eat. At this time, Yan Bugui had sharp eyes and saw at a glance that what Doudou was carrying was roast duck!

The oil paper was a symbol, so he walked over and asked out of habit:

"Doudou! Uncle, I know what you are holding right away!"

Doudou looked at the roast duck in his hand and wondered, "How can you guess it when it's wrapped so tightly? I don't believe it!"

He grinned and said, "Uncle, guess what it is? But I have to tell you first, whether you guess it right or not, I won't give it to you!"

Yan Bugui was speechless! I...

"You kid, why would the Third Master want food from a kid like you? I was just joking with you!"

Doudou rolled his eyes and said, "Then guess!"

Yan Bugui narrowed his eyes, shook his head and pretended to be very knowledgeable. He said, "Hey, it's wrapped so tightly in oil paper. I can guess with my toes that there must be roast duck inside, and it's the famous Quanjude roast duck. Am I right?"

Doudou nodded with a smile on his face and replied, "Hey, I really have to admire you, Third Uncle! You are really amazing. You guessed it right. There is indeed roast duck in it!"

Doudou then added excitedly: "My dad took our family to Quanjude for a big meal just now, and before going home he packed one for my grandparents and uncle to try!"

Then Doudou described it vividly: "Oh, you don't know, this roast duck is simply a delicacy! The chef slices the roast duck meat as thin as a cicada's wing, rolls it with dough, dips it in a little special sauce, puts it in your mouth and chews it gently... Wow, the taste is simply amazing! I feel like I'm about to swallow my tongue! It's so delicious!"

Yan Bugui was drooling over what Doudou said. What this kid said was too good. Why am I getting hungrier and hungrier? I want to eat so much...

But after looking at Doudou's tiny body, he shook his head again. It was true that Yan Bugui was capable of scheming, but he was not so shameless as to scheme against a child.

If Liu Guangtian knew about this, I don’t know how he would deal with me!

Forget it, isn't it just a roast duck? Who can't afford it? I immediately asked the boss to buy one to satisfy my craving!

So he asked Doudou, "Your duck looks pretty big! How much does it cost?"

Doudou scratched his head and said, "I don't know the exact amount, but my dad gave me 58 yuan in total!"

"Three ducks and dinner money!"

Yan Bugui was shocked: "Wow! This is someone's monthly salary!"

Doudou didn't understand this and said, "I don't know either. Uncle, why don't you ask my dad?"

Yan Bugui: "Alright! Send the duck to your grandfather right away. It won't taste good if it gets cold!"

"Got it!"

Doudou trotted into the east wing and shouted, "Grandma, look what I brought you!"

The adults in Liu Haizhong hadn't moved yet, but Liu Guangqi's three children came over first!

The youngest, Liu Yuntao, said, "Wow, roast duck! My second uncle bought it! That's great! We'll have roast duck tonight!"

Several children were chattering around the roast duck!

Liu Haizhong walked over, took Doudou into his arms, and teased him with his stubble, making him extremely uncomfortable!

"Hahahaha! Why aren't you happy when grandpa hugs you? Be careful or I'll beat you up!"

Doudou: "No, Grandpa, please don't poke me with your beard. It hurts!"

The Liu family naturally had a hearty meal in the evening, and Liu Haizhong was picking his teeth with great satisfaction!

Liu Guangyao was making tea for his second uncle and Liu Guangqi. He had been here for a few months and had long been accustomed to the fact that his second brother would bring over some delicious food from time to time!

The amount of meat my uncle eats in a month is more than what a rural person eats in a lifetime. It’s a sin, but he shouts in his heart: “It smells so good!”

In my heart, I slapped myself again silently, "Who the hell said that farming in the countryside is good? Come out and see if I won't beat you to death!"

He likes this kind of life very much now. He learns cooking from Sha Zhu in the factory. With the help of his second brother, Sha Zhu also teaches him diligently.

He also takes himself with him when he cooks. The advantage of learning to cook is that you can taste the dishes in advance. Sha Zhu often lets him taste how they taste in order to cultivate his perception of taste first.

After that, he could also eat the leftovers from the small kitchen. He had eaten a lot of delicious food during his long time here and had broadened his horizons.

With the monthly apprentice salary of 27.5 yuan, he saved more than yuan in half a year. If he was in the countryside, he would not even dare to think about it!

As soon as Liu Guangyao got his first month’s salary, he wanted to give it to Liu Haizhong to pay for rent and food expenses!

In turn, he was almost beaten up by Liu Haizhong. His original words were:

"You little bastard, your uncle needs this little money and food expenses from you. If you say that again, I'll beat you to death."

"This house is so big, you can live however you want. Save the money, and I'll ask your second aunt to help you find a virgin when the time comes!"

What else could Liu Guangyao say? He was so moved that he swore to repay his second uncle's family in the future.

At this time, Liu Haizhong was smoking a cigarette and jokingly said to Liu Guangyao: "Guangyao, do you still want to go back to the countryside?"

Liu Guangyao smiled awkwardly: "Uncle, the city is better than the countryside. I don't want to go back to farming!"

Hahahaha, Liu Guangzhong and Liu Guangqi both laughed, because Liu Guangyao’s answer at that time was really so funny!

Liu Haizhong restrained his smile and asked: "When do you plan to go back to see your parents?"

Liu Guangyao nodded and said, "Second Uncle, if you have this idea, I will go back next week if my master doesn't have any private work to do and bring some things back home!"

Liu Haizhong nodded: "Well, very good, don't forget your parents back home, as a child you should be filial to them first. I will go shopping with you and you can take some back with you."

"Then I'll ride my bicycle at home too!"

Liu Guangyao: "Hey, hey, second uncle, I get it!"