Siheyuan: I just want to live

After Chen Feng returned home and cooked a bowl of dumplings to eat, Jin Ling also came back from the police station. The police station was not far from the courtyard where Chen Feng lived, so Jin Ling came back quickly.

After Jin Ling entered the room, Chen Feng immediately asked Jin Ling, "How is it going? Is it done? Do you want me to make another trip?"

Jin Ling heard Chen Feng's caring words and smiled happily, "No need, I've already done it!"

When Chen Feng heard Jin Ling say that it had been done, he felt relieved. As long as it was done, it would be fine.

Then Chen Feng said to Jin Ling, "Oh, by the way, Jin Ling, can you ride a bicycle?"

"Jin Ling heard Chen Feng's question, shook her head and said, "No! I never had any contact with a bicycle when I was in my hometown, so I don't know how to ride one."

Chen Feng heard Jin Ling say that she couldn't ride a bicycle, and then he looked at the time. It was still some time before dinner, so he said

"Jinling, you have time now, how about I teach you how to ride a bicycle? Let's learn for an hour or two today, and then we can make dinner."

Chen Feng thought that Jin Ling would agree with what he said, but Jin Ling shook her head and said, "Forget it today. I want to do something else. How about we learn it tomorrow?"

Chen Feng was very curious about what Jin Ling was going to do, so he asked, "Jin Ling, haven't we already prepared the dumplings and other things? What else do you want to do now?"

Hearing Chen Feng's question, Jin Ling immediately perked up. She said to Chen Feng in high spirits, "Honey, I found that Teacher Yan in the front yard wrote Spring Festival couplets for the people in our yard and collected gifts!"

Chen Feng was also a little confused when he heard Jin Ling say this. Chen Feng just said, "Yan Fugui has always been like this! Every year he helps his neighbors write Spring Festival couplets and collects peanuts and melon seeds. What's wrong with that?"

Jin Ling was a little disapproving of what Chen Feng said, so she said, "Of course there is a problem!"

"Husband, look at Mr. Yan, his handwriting is not as good as mine, and he dares to sell his calligraphy!"

"Husband, what do you think if I also set up a table at the gate of our yard, write some Spring Festival couplets for the neighbors, and collect some peanuts and sunflower seeds?"

Chen Feng felt a little numb when he heard Jin Ling's words. Chen Feng thought Jin Ling was just squeezing into the crowd to watch the fun, but he didn't expect that she was going to investigate the enemy.

If Jin Ling really set up the table, and if her handwriting was really good, she would immediately snatch all of Yan Fugui's business.

By then, wouldn't Yan Fugui be in a big fuss? The Yan family didn't buy peanuts and melon seeds every year, but relied on writing Spring Festival couplets and the money given by neighbors for the New Year.

Jin Ling is going to cut off Yan Fugui's income all at once!

He originally just wanted to live his own life well, and he couldn't let Jin Ling make another mortal enemy for him.

So Chen Feng quickly advised Jin Ling, "Jin Ling! I think what you said is not very good!"

"Jin Ling, you know that stingy old Yan Fugui relies on these peanuts and sunflower seeds every year for the New Year. If you take away his business, he will hate you to death!"

"Besides, our family doesn't need these two taels of peanuts and melon seeds. Have you eaten the ones I brought back last time? If you've eaten them, I'll bring back another ten pounds.

"Our family hasn't reached the point where you can make money by selling calligraphy. Be good! We won't set up a table to write Spring Festival couplets!"

After Jin Ling heard Chen Feng say a lot of things against her, she had no choice but to give up any thoughts in this regard.

But when she thought about the extra income slipping away from her eyes, Jin Ling felt a little depressed.

Chen Feng also noticed it, so he said, "Okay Jin Ling, don't worry about it, let's go practice cycling now!"

After hearing what Chen Feng said, Jin Ling realized that there was no chance of setting up a table to write Spring Festival couplets, so she agreed to go practice driving with Chen Feng.

Chen Feng pushed the new bicycle into the room, then pushed his old bicycle out the door.

The only reason why he pushed the old bike instead of the new one is that it's needless to say. Chen Feng must be afraid that Jin Ling would see him practice riding and if the new bike fell, Jin Ling would be distressed!

If it's an old car, even if it breaks down, Jin Ling probably won't feel too bad about it.

Chen Feng also locked the door before going out.

After all, it would take several hours to go out. If he didn't lock the door, Chen Feng couldn't guarantee that the New Year's goods he had prepared at home would still be at home when he returned.

When Chen Feng arrived outside the gate of the courtyard, he started to let Jin Ling ride the bicycle. He supported her from behind, and then they slowly began to practice riding.

When Jin Ling was practicing driving, she also attracted several young girls and wives from nearby courtyards to come and watch.

They looked at Jin Ling, who, with the help of Chen Feng, had slowly been able to ride the bicycle on her own and was moving forward crookedly, with envy in their eyes.

However, Chen Feng and Jin Ling did not practice for long. When it was almost four o'clock, Chen Feng took Jin Ling back home.

It's almost four o'clock, and it's time to prepare dinner.

After returning home, Chen Feng sat at the table to rest for a while and drank some water. Chen Feng was exhausted from teaching Jin Ling how to drive.

Fortunately, Jinling learns quickly and can hit the road after getting familiar with the bike. Now Jinling can ride her new bike to work.

After a short rest, Chen Feng went into the kitchen and began to prepare today's New Year's Eve dinner.

Just as Chen Feng was preparing the New Year's Eve dinner, other families in the yard also started preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.

Well, except Xu Damao! Xu Damao came out from his parents' house today, and the courtyard was all to himself, so he did not spend the New Year in the courtyard, but went to his parents' house to celebrate the New Year.

At this time, Sha Zhu from the middle courtyard was also busy in the kitchen of Yi Zhonghai's house.

The same group of people as last year are going to Yi Zhonghai's house for dinner. This year, just like last year, Sha Zhu is still the only one preparing food for these ten or so people.

However, this year Sha Zhu pulled Yu Shui, who was already in middle school, into the kitchen to wash vegetables. After Yu Shui entered middle school, he began to live in the school dormitory, so Chen Feng rarely saw Yu Shui this year.

Yi Zhonghai did not come to Chen Feng's house this year to ask Chen Feng to celebrate the New Year together. Last year, he had the reason that Chen Feng was alone and he was afraid that Chen Feng would be lonely.

Chen Feng got married this year, and his wife also moved into Chen Feng's house with her younger brother, so Yi Zhonghai did not go to Chen Feng's house to get scolded this year.

Now Yi Zhonghai no longer has any illusions about being able to get Chen Feng into his retirement team. He just wants to seize the opportunity and get rid of Chen Feng.

If there is any evidence to send Chen Feng to jail, that would be even better. Hmm~ It would be best if I could eat peanuts! If not, I can even lock Chen Feng up for life!

Qin Huairu did the same as last year. She waited until it got dark and then entered Yi Zhonghai's house holding a cabbage.

After saying hello to Yi Zhonghai, he carried the cabbage into the kitchen. When Sha Zhu saw Qin Huairu coming, he immediately drove the annoying rain out of the kitchen.

Originally, Yu Shui didn't want to help Sha Zhu wash vegetables in the kitchen, but now that Sha Zhu had spoken, Yu Shui didn't say anything and just made room for the two of them.

With Qin Huairu joining in, Sha Zhu worked harder in cooking. Just at seven o'clock, Sha Zhu had already finished cooking.

This year there are a few more dishes than last year, and the portions are also larger than last year.

Most of these were purchased extra by Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai believed that the situation last year was caused by time constraints and lack of sufficient preparation.

Looking at the table filled with various dishes, Yi Zhonghai was very satisfied.

After everyone was ready, Yi Zhonghai said, "Last year, the New Year's Eve dinner was a little flawed due to inadequate preparations, but this year is different! So everyone can slowly taste the skills of the chefs at the steel mill! Come on, everyone, start eating!"

After Yi Zhonghai finished speaking, he picked up a large piece of braised pork and put it into Old Lady Long's bowl, and then picked up another piece and put it in his own mouth.

After Yi Zhonghai ate a piece of meat himself, the Jia family members, like wolves that had been hungry for a long time, picked up their chopsticks and reached for the meat and dishes on the table.

Last year, Yu Shui was young and inexperienced, so he didn’t have enough to eat at Yi Zhonghai’s house. He was only able to eat enough at Chen Feng’s house.

This year, when Yu Shui saw the people from the Jia family starting to take action, he also picked up his chopsticks and joined the ranks of grabbing meat.

The four members of the Jia family, plus Yu Shui and the deaf old lady, six people started a hearty battle for meat at the dinner table in Yi Zhonghai's house.

When Yi Zhonghai saw this scene, he was not worried at all this time because he had prepared five pounds of meat, a chicken and a fish for today.

He thought that it was impossible for all of them to eat up the 10-pound meat! Moreover, the meat was served with a lot of stir-fried vegetables.

As a result, reality gave Yi Zhonghai another resounding slap in the face. All the meat dishes were picked up by them, leaving only some green vegetables with the smell of meat.

Just like last year, after eating and drinking her fill, Jia Zhang patted her round belly contentedly, and then said to Yi Zhonghai: "Old Yi, thank you for your hospitality! I'll leave first!"

After saying that, she stood up and left Yi Zhonghai's house first with Qin Huairu and Bang Geng.

The deaf old lady looked at the table full of leftovers and knew that the meal was over. She glanced at Jia Zhang who was leaving and muttered to herself that this woman was really greedy.

Since all the meat had been eaten, there was no point in staying here. So the deaf old lady stood up and said to Yi Zhonghai: "Xiao Yi, it's getting late, I have to go back and rest early!"

Yi Zhonghai felt helpless after hearing what the deaf old lady said. He wanted to ask the deaf old lady to stay for a while, but he felt it was not appropriate. After all, she said she wanted to go back and rest, so he couldn't force her to stay, right?

He could only nod and said with a smile: "Okay, take care!" Then, he turned his head to look at Yu Shui and said softly: "Yu Shui, can you see the deaf grandma off? It's so dark, it's not safe for the old lady to walk alone."

Yu Shui nodded obediently and agreed: "Okay, uncle, I will take the deaf grandma home."

In fact, she knew in her heart that she was full. Although she was not full, at least she was not as hungry as last year.

Thinking of this, Yu Shui's mood suddenly became cheerful, and then he helped the deaf old lady walk to the backyard.

After Yu Shui and the deaf old lady left, Yi Zhonghai looked a little dazed. He didn't know why he prepared so much meat this year, but the result was the same as last year.

According to his idea, they will definitely spend this year's New Year in harmony and joy.