Siheyuan: I became a truck driver

Xiao Yun laughed out loud, "Uncle Yan, you haven't answered me yet, how do you know how heavy my coal is?"

"As for your call for everyone to donate coal, we can talk about it after you have recruited enough people."

Yan Bugui stuttered, "I, I guessed it, Xiao Yun, how about I get some coal from your house first? The temperature is dropping today, and if we don't raise the furnace temperature, it will be too cold to bear."

Xiao Yun glanced at his own coal pile, and then casually nodded at the Jia family's coal pile, "The Jia family has coal. Isn't your family's illness related to the Jia family? You can go to their house and take it as a debt repayment."

After being reminded of this, Yan Bugui suddenly understood, and the worry on his face disappeared immediately. "Yes, why didn't I think of it? Thank you, Xiao Yun, I'll go then."

After that, Xiao Yun added: "By the way, Third Uncle, I still want to advise you. If coal is lost, call the police and find out the thief! You used to be so calculating about trivial matters, but now you don't care about so much coal being lost?"

But he still felt a little guilty, "Xiao Yun, let's put the matter of calling the police aside for now, and let's get through this. It's unlucky to call the police on New Year's Day."

As he spoke, he tossed his short legs and walked over quickly.

Xiao Weiguo looked at Yan Bugui's back and reminded him from a distance: "Remember to tell him, otherwise it will be considered stealing!"

Yan Bugui agreed and knocked on the door of Jia's house.

Soon, the door of the Jia family opened, and Qin Huairu, wrapped in a coat, stuck her head out, "Third Uncle, what's wrong? What can I do for you? My family didn't buy peanuts and melon seeds this year, so I'm afraid I can't ask you to write couplets."

Yan Bugui slapped his thigh and said, "Yes, writing couplets. He can also exchange coal for writing couplets. He was immediately amazed."

"Qin Huairu, let's put the couplet issue aside for now. I came here to tell you that your family member was hospitalized. Do you have to pay for this? I don't want the money today. My family lost their coal, so I have to..."

Before he could finish, Qin Huairu said, "Uncle, it wasn't Bang Geng who stole it. My Bang Geng was always at home. How could he steal your coal?"

Yan Bugui couldn't help but roll his eyes at Qin Huairu, "It's hard to say. You have no money now, so my family's medical expenses can be paid with coal."

Qin Huairu's face froze and she became stiff. "Uncle, your family is in the hospital. You can't blame Banggeng for it all. You asked for the things first, and then my coal..."

Yan Bugui didn't want to hear that. "I don't care. My family member ate something that was sticky and was admitted to the hospital. No matter what you say today, I have to pay you with coal. It's fine if you want to pay me. I don't want more, just 80 yuan."

Qin Huairu had no choice but to look at Yan Bugui's determined face and remind him, "Uncle, how can my family have 80 yuan? If you want to take coal, take less. My coal..."

"What's wrong with your coal? Is it made of gold? I'm just letting you know. It's like I have to wait for your consent. I'm telling you, this bucket of 20 kilograms will cost you two dollars. You won't lose out."

After saying that, without waiting for Qin Huairu to speak again, he picked up the coal bucket and started loading it.

Qin Huairu sighed slightly upon seeing this and immediately closed the door.

Xiao Yun had already guessed what was going to happen next, so he took Su Ming home directly. Xiao Weiguo didn't want to stay alone either, so he followed the two of them into the house.

As soon as he entered the room, he praised: "Your two kangs are well built, and they are quite comfortable to sleep on. But the head of the kang is a little hot. I got a sore throat after sleeping so hard."

Xiao Yun silently poured a glass of water from the thermos and handed it to him, "You just didn't drink enough water."

Xiao Weiguo was half-believing and half-doubting, but he took it and started drinking. After the boiled water went down his throat, he suddenly felt a cool sensation in his throat, and the discomfort caused by the internal heat disappeared immediately.

"You're right, it does work. You should drink more water too!" Xiao Weiguo invited.

Xiao Yun nodded and smiled silently in his heart, how could it be useless? This is the water of space, and it is not an overkill to relieve and cure such a minor ailment.

Soon, Xiao Yun cooked and chatted with Xiao Weiguo, while Su Ming helped.

...

suddenly.

Xiao Yun opened his eyes wide and stopped shaking the eggs.

"What? You want my grandfather to go with you? You must be kidding me. What am I going to do with you? Charge into battle with you? I don't want to see you guys again next time. My grandfather also got a knife on the head. There's no room for negotiation on this."

Xiao Yun refused without even thinking about it.

"Dad, please stop talking. I'm married now. I'll find a job for Su Ming. Our combined salary is enough to support Grandpa. Besides, Grandpa is already so old. Why are you bothering him?"

Su Ming couldn't help but persuade him, "Yes, Dad, if you miss grandpa, why don't you come back more often?"

"I heard that the soldiers in the military camp have to sleep in large bunk beds. If you ask Grandpa to go there, he won't feel comfortable either."

Seeing the two people's reactions like this, Xiao Weiguo was both relieved and speechless.

"Look at how much disagreement you two have. Did I say I wanted your grandfather to live in a bunk bed? I also didn't say I wanted him to go to the battlefield?"

Xiao Yun nodded. "Yes, you didn't say it, but you are a soldier, and now you are the battalion commander. You spend all your time on training and fighting. How can you have time to take care of me? Eating and sleeping with the soldiers is a fine tradition of our army. You taught me not to be partial to them."

"Don't mention this matter, don't bother him. If you really miss him, just demobilize and go home. With your connections and resume, you can find a job in the security department and live a good life." Xiao Yun retorted.

Xiao Weiguo took out a freshly opened pack of Golden Bell cigarettes from his pocket, took out a cigarette and started smoking, then handed one to Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun didn't want to take it at first, but Su Ming was tactful enough to take over the work from Xiao Yun.

The father and son sat on the kang and started chatting.

Xiao Weiguo said earnestly, "Xiao Yun, he is your grandfather, but he is also my father. I am forty-three this year, and I will be forty-four after today. Am I not more thoughtful than you? I have thought about everything you and Su Ming are worried about."

"Dad, it's useless to think about it. You have to have a solution." Xiao Yun couldn't help but speak out.

"Listen to me." Xiao Weiguo said sternly, "I have retired from the front line. The higher-ups want me to learn to become a commander. I have a lot of time now, and they have already arranged a place for me to live in the military compound over there."

"Although the military compound over there is backward, the living facilities are not much backward than here. Moreover, there are people patrolling and standing guard 24 hours a day. Unlike here, there are too many people and too many eyes. Your grandfather will definitely be safe there."

"Even if I have to go to the battlefield and don't have time to take care of your grandfather, you can still take him over. It's not like he has to stay with me for the rest of his life."

After Xiao Weiguo finished speaking, the only sound that could be heard in the room was the sound of Su Ming cooking.

Xiao Yun pondered for a while, and responded in a serious tone, "Dad, I've heard of the compound you mentioned. Isn't it just a division of an area, and then some officers can bring their families in to live? Protect their safety and let them meet their families?"

"But their family members are different from my grandfather's. Are their family members sick? Are there shrapnel in their brains? No, my grandfather is different. Once something happens, no hospital over there can save him. What are you trying to do?"

Xiao Weiguo nodded twice, a trace of desolation flashed across his face, "I also know that he can't be saved. Even the hospitals in the capital can't save him, let alone those over there."

"I... I'm just afraid that your grandfather might not be able to hold on one day, and I won't be able to see him for the last time. I just want to spend more time with him while I still have time. He's still okay."