The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

After hearing this, Qin Huairu could only shake her head and smile bitterly. What caused the current situation of the Jia family?

Qin Huairu thought about this problem carefully. She felt that it was mainly because of Jia Zhang. Before, the Jia family had the image of a poor family in the courtyard.

As a result, it suddenly appeared that there were thousands of yuan in savings. Who could pretend not to see it?

Although the money disappeared in the end, outsiders didn't think much of it. Most people thought that since Banggeng could take out thousands of yuan from the Jia family, there might be a lot left in private. After all, everyone would keep their money separately.

If we tell others now that the Jia family has no money, no one will believe it.

What's more, Qin Huairu had gone door to door to borrow money and food, which made her even more unwelcome.

"Huai Ru, have you bought ingredients to make Laba porridge next year?"

Suddenly, Jia Zhang seemed to have thought of something and asked Qin Huairu.

After hearing this, Qin Huairu immediately shook her head and said, "You know the situation at home. How can we have any extra money?"

Qin Huairu didn't want to do this either, but the Jia family's situation didn't allow it.

Although Qin Huairu still has last month's salary in her hand, she has to spend it until the New Year, and the money for New Year's goods also has to be included in it, so of course she won't spend it recklessly.

As for Jia Zhang, she immediately pulled a long face after hearing this, looked at Qin Huairu with dissatisfaction and said: "No matter what, we can't not make Laba porridge, why don't you buy less and each person can have one bowl."

Jia Zhang mainly felt that she had lost face. After all, every family did it except the Jia family, and it would not look good if it were made public.

"No, this little money is needed to prepare New Year's goods."

Qin Huairu shook her head and refused to agree no matter how Jia Zhangshi persuaded her.

You have to know that her beloved Banggeng has become thin due to hunger in the past two months, and Qin Huairu didn't even suggest buying some meat or anything like that. It would be better to use the money to buy more food.

In the evening, Liu Dazhuang came to Liu Minghui's house.

"Third brother, sister-in-law, we are eating."

When Liu Dazhuang arrived, the family was having dinner. Seeing this, Yu Li greeted Liu Dazhuang.

"Brother, have you eaten yet? How about we eat together?"

Liu Minghui had the same idea and motioned Yu Li to get out the dishes and chopsticks.

"No need, your sister-in-law is preparing it at home."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dazhuang refused repeatedly, saying that Qin Xiangye was waiting for him at home.

Liu Minghui tried to persuade him a few more times, but when he saw that Liu Dazhuang really didn't agree, he stopped trying to persuade him.

"Okay then, what do you want to do with your visit, second brother?"

Liu Minghui changed the subject and asked Liu Dazhuang why he came.

Liu Dazhuang touched his forehead, sat down opposite Liu Minghui, and explained in a simple and honest manner the reason why he came here.

"I just came back from the village this afternoon. The village is slaughtering the New Year pig. Uncle asked you when you will bring your pig back. If you are late, it may be bought by someone else."

Liu Dazhuang came to pass on a message for Liu Wu. The pigs that were promised to Liu Minghui earlier were now ready to be slaughtered, so he asked Liu Dazhuang to come over and tell him.

"If you hadn't told me about this, I would have almost forgotten about it."

After hearing this, Liu Minghui remembered that he still had a few pigs raised in Liujia Village. This was what Liu Wu had promised when he purchased food for the village.

Liu Dazhuang also laughed when he heard this.

"That's what my uncle said. He said you definitely don't remember it, and he told me to tell you that several buyers went there recently and said they wanted to buy pigs."

"Hey, someone dares to steal my things. You drive tomorrow and we'll go back."

When Liu Minghui heard that someone had come to his territory, he certainly did not hesitate and planned to pull the pigs back to the steel mill tomorrow, which could be considered a large purchase at the end of the year.

"Okay, I'll wait for you tomorrow."

When Liu Dazhuang finished talking, he stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey, wait a minute, brother."

Just at this moment, Yu Li came out with a bag containing some ingredients for Laba porridge, which was some red dates, peanuts, and some beans mixed together.

"Tomorrow is Laba Festival, you can take this back and cook Laba porridge."

Seeing this, Liu Dazhuang quickly made a gesture of refusal.

"Hey, just keep it for yourself. We don't need it at home."

Upon hearing this, Yu Li forced it into Liu Dazhuang's hand and said, "Just take it. I've mentioned this to my second sister-in-law, and she definitely hasn't prepared anything."

Liu Minghui also helped out, "Second brother, just take it back. Why should you be so polite to your family?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Dazhuang could only show an embarrassed expression.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. I'll be leaving first. Nephew, uncle is leaving now."

Before Liu Dazhuang left, he said something to Liu Bowen who was trying hard to eat.

"Take care, uncle."

After everyone left, Yu Li sighed and said something.

"My second brother is no longer so stubborn now."

"Of course. I run around in various factories every day, so I meet a lot of people."

Liu Minghui responded casually and continued eating.

The next day, early in the morning Liu Minghui took Liu Dazhuang's car to Liujia Village.

"Minghui, you're here, come in and warm up."

Liu Dazhuang drove the car directly to Liu Wu's house. Liu Wu had heard it a long time ago and was waiting for the two of them at the door.

"Uncle, why are you here? It's cold outside, don't catch a cold."

Seeing Liu Wu standing outside the house, Liu Minghui hurriedly got out of the car and walked over and said.

"It's okay. I'm still strong. Come on, let's go inside and rest for a while."

Then the three of them went into the house. In the north, the houses all have kangs heated in winter, and with the fire wall, the house was much warmer than outside, so they didn't even need to wear coats.

"Hurry up and bring some peanuts over. I'll have a drink with Minghui."

As soon as he entered the house, Liu Wu greeted a woman, who was Liu Aiguo's daughter-in-law. Liu Aiguo now worked in a steel rolling mill, leaving her at home to take care of the elderly and the children.

"Hello, cousin, where is my nephew?"

When Liu Minghui saw him, he quickly greeted and shouted.

"I'm sleeping in the house. You three can sit on the kang. It's warm there. I'll go fry some peanuts for you."

When Liu Aiguo's wife saw the three men, she entertained them happily. You know, her husband went to work in the city thanks to Liu Minghui's relationship, so of course she was enthusiastic.

"Okay, let's get on the bed first."

As Liu Wu spoke, he took off his shoes and got on the kang. There was a kang table on the kang. The space against the wall was covered with old newspapers to prevent dust. There were also two boxes in the corner for storage.

"You came at the right time. We harvested a lot of peanuts this year. After the peanuts were delivered, there were still a lot left in the village."

Liu Wu spoke happily to the two of them. As the head of the village, he would be very happy as long as the harvest was good.

After all, the harvest this year was pretty good. After the villagers paid their public grain taxes, the rest was distributed, and every household had enough sweet potatoes and potatoes to eat until the winter wheat was harvested.