Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

After preparing the wild boar meat, the family began to eat.

I won’t talk about the time when we were eating. After the meal, grandma and second aunt were cleaning up, and the other children had already gone out to play.

The only people left at the table were Zhou Tian, ​​his second uncle Zhou Weimin and grandfather.

The midday sun was quite hot. Under the lush jujube tree, the three of them started chatting. As the saying goes, a cigarette after a meal is better than being a living god. Second uncle and grandfather were heavy smokers. After dinner, they took out matches, lit their own cigarettes, and took a comfortable puff.

After chatting for a while, the second uncle suddenly remembered something and looked at Zhou Tian.

"Xiaotian, you have been decorating the house, buying bicycles, watches, fabrics, and buying milk powder for your grandfather. Tell the truth to your uncle, don't you have enough money?"

After all, the eldest nephew has been spending money too quickly during this period. Even if the eldest brother and sister-in-law left a lot of money for him, they can't afford it.

He was a little worried. What if his nephew didn't have enough money left? What's more, his nephew had three little ones to support.

The grandfather who was smoking a pipe nearby also looked at him when he heard this.

When Zhou Tian heard his second uncle's question, he immediately understood what they were thinking and said with a smile: "Second uncle, grandpa, don't worry, I still have money, enough for me and my brothers and sisters to live! What's more, don't forget that I am already a worker, and I still have a salary!"

He was naturally very clear about how much money the family had. Although he had spent more money during this period, it was not enough to make the family financially tight.

"If you don't have any, don't try to be brave. Although your second uncle doesn't have much money, your grandfather still has some!"

After hearing what Zhou Tian said, the second uncle felt a little relieved. He knew that his nephew was not a man without calculations. Since his nephew said so, he must have something in mind.

"Your second uncle is right, Xiaotian, if you really have no money, just tell grandpa. Grandpa still has some family assets!"

After blowing out a puff of smoke, the grandfather spoke at the right time. After all, the family fortune he had accumulated was intended to be left to his eldest grandson in the future. If his eldest grandson was not satisfied with the money, he would definitely take it out.

"Don't worry, Grandpa, Second Uncle, if it really wasn't true, I wouldn't be polite to you!"

Zhou Tian felt warm in his heart after hearing what the two said. He smiled and then changed the subject to look at his second uncle: "Second uncle, Xiaojun and Xiaomin are also fourteen or fifteen years old this year. Don't you plan to let them learn something?"

Zhou Jun and Zhou Min are twins. They will be fifteen years old after the Chinese New Year this year. They dropped out of school early and stayed at home. It was not because their second uncle did not support them, but because they really could not concentrate on their studies.

Now that 51 is almost halfway through, it is better to plan some things early.

Although it is not easy to find a job in the city now, if you want to work in a steel rolling mill, Zhou Tian may be able to help. As long as you have a job, it is still easy to obtain a urban household registration. However, in a few years, it will be difficult.

"What to learn? They are so old now, I don't care. Besides, our family just divided the land. If those two brats go to the city, wouldn't the land be divided for nothing?"

As Second Uncle spoke, he knocked his pipe twice against the jujube tree, but his face showed a nonchalant look. In his mind, as a farmer, all he had to do was take good care of the crops, there was no point thinking about other things.

Besides, they have just divided the land, and he doesn't think it will be better to farm in the city. After two years, when he can find a wife for each of the two boys and have a few fat boys, his mission will be almost completed.

The grandfather at the side heard what his second son said, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed across his face, he glared at his second uncle, looked at his eldest grandson and said: "Grandson, don't listen to your second uncle, he is a confused person. It's time to make some arrangements for Xiaojun and Xiaomin. Since you brought it up, you should have some ideas, right? Tell me what you think!"

Grandpa is a smart man after all, and he can vaguely see what Zhou Tian is thinking.

"No, Dad, we just divided the land..."

When the second uncle heard this, he became anxious. They had just divided the land, and if they let their two sons move to the city now, wouldn't their family be without two laborers?

What should we do if the village takes the land back?

"Shut up, you idiot. What's wrong with dividing the land? How many farmers with land have you seen from ancient times to the present who have succeeded in life? If Xiaojun and Xiaomin don't learn some skills now, will they end up like you in the future? Farmers for the rest of their lives!"

The old man sees it very clearly. Throughout the dynasties, no matter whether they are officials or businessmen, farmers have always been at the bottom of society. But in the final analysis, there is no future in being a farmer. Although the current policies are very friendly to farmers, he is also a little worried that the policies will be reversed in the future.

On the contrary, he thinks it would be great if he could be a worker now. Doesn’t his eldest grandson seem to be a worker?

"But Dad, the land in the village..."

When the old man heard his second son talking about land again, he picked up his pipe and hit his second son with it.

"I asked you to raise land again. What's the matter? Can't you survive without the two acres of land of Xiaojun and Xiaomin?"

"Dad, please don't hit me. I promised. Isn't that enough?"

My second uncle was beaten by my grandfather and he had to hide everywhere, but he didn't dare to really hide. He took a few hits and spoke hurriedly.

"Humph, you are useless unless you fight!"

Seeing that his second uncle had given in, grandpa returned to the table angrily and sat down.

As for grandma and second aunt who were busy in the kitchen, when they saw grandpa chasing after second uncle and beating him, instead of stepping forward to persuade him, they started laughing.

"Grandson, don't talk about that useless thing anymore. Tell me what you think. Grandpa will listen to you!"

After calming his breath, the grandfather looked at his eldest grandson again and said.

Zhou Tian smiled as he watched his grandfather scolding his second uncle, and did not step forward to persuade him. However, in his heart he could not help but give his grandfather a thumbs up, thinking that the old man was indeed very clear-headed and saw many things much further than his second uncle.

Hearing his grandfather's question, Zhou Tian smiled and expressed his thoughts.

"Grandpa, this is what I think. Xiaojun and Xiaomin are almost fifteen now. If they have other hobbies, we will support them. If they don't have other hobbies, why not let them work in the factory as apprentices like me!"

"Grandson, you didn't lie to grandpa?"

After hearing what his eldest grandson said, the grandfather became a little upset. Although he was angry because of his second son's inappropriate words, he could not help but admit that there was some truth in his second son's words. It was just that he trusted his eldest grandson more.

He also heard how hard it was to find a job in the city. Without a job, even eating would be a problem. Instead of this, it would be better to let the brothers Xiaojun and Xiaomin farm in the village.

But who would have thought that his eldest grandson would actually arrange jobs for the two boys at the steel mill. This really made the old man very excited.

"Of course it's true, Grandpa, can your eldest grandson lie to you?"

When Zhou Tian saw his grandfather's excitement, he hurried forward and gently stroked the old man's back. Of course, he did not lie to his grandfather about this matter. When he asked for leave from the workshop director yesterday, he heard the workshop director mention that the factory might be expanded after the new year. With his position in the factory, it should not be difficult for him to get two apprenticeship places.

"Good! Good, really good, my eldest grandson has become capable!"

Grandpa looked at Zhou Tian with satisfaction and smiled happily.

"Grandpa, don't be too happy too soon. My second uncle hasn't agreed yet."

Zhou Tian looked at his grandfather who had a happy face, and couldn't help but glance at his second uncle who was squatting at the door with a depressed look on his face, and said jokingly.

"If he dares, grandson, just go ahead and do it. With grandpa here, he can't cause any big trouble!"

The old man also followed his eldest grandson's gaze and looked at his second uncle with a sneer on his lips. For some reason, he felt the hand holding the pipe itchy again.