Siheyuan: Father Yi Zhonghai and Sister-in-law Lou Xiaoe

"Well, these fried dough sticks are delicious, much better than those sold in state-owned restaurants."

"Bufan, try it now."

After Xu Xiaoran washed her hands, she grabbed one and took a bite, then broke off half and gave it to Yi Bufan.

"Yes, this should be eaten while hot so it's crispier."

An aunt also said with a smile.

"Ok!"

Yi Bufan responded and took it. He was actually a little hungry.

"vomit--"

Xu Xiaoran retched.

The aunt and Yi Bufan looked over at the same time.

"What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you?"

"Would you like some soup?"

Yi Bufan picked up the lunch box containing egg soup and handed it to Xu Xiaoran's mouth.

Xu Xiaoran took a sip and smoothed it out: "It doesn't seem like there's anything wrong, just dry heaving."

"How long?"

An old lady asked doubtfully.

"Not long ago, just yesterday and today, I think."

“It seems I haven’t eaten anything.”

Xu Xiaoran was still a little confused, but she couldn't stop eating the fried dough sticks.

"Why don't you go to the hospital tomorrow to check if you are pregnant."

Although the aunt cannot get pregnant herself, she has seen others get pregnant over the years.

Even if you haven't seen it, at least you have heard of it.

"Pregnant?"

Yi Bufan and Xu Xiaoran both exclaimed, and then looked at each other.

"We'll check it out tomorrow morning."

Yi Bufan immediately started laughing.

But why does this scene feel so familiar?

"Ok!"

Xu Xiaoran also became a little excited.

Having a baby is a big deal in this day and age.

If you don't lay eggs after marriage, you will be looked down upon.

Just like her older brother Xu Damao, who has not had a baby in the past few years of marriage, naturally became the subject of gossip among others.

"Let's check tomorrow morning to make sure. If you're really pregnant, you'll have to be careful recently and don't do any heavy work."

"When you go to the supply and marketing cooperative, try to stand for as little time as possible. If you really can't, ask for leave."

"You have to be more careful at the beginning."

The aunt was naturally happy because she was going to have a grandson.

"Ok!"

Xu Xiaoran nodded, and the lady left.

When he walked, his steps were much faster, and after leaving Yi Bufan's yard, he started running directly.

I really can't wait to go home.

"Just now, what we did shouldn't have any impact, right?"

Xu Xiaoran was still a little worried.

"No, you're not as crazy as before!"

Yi Bufan took another fried dough stick and started to nibble on it.

"If you say that again I'll bite you to death!"

Xu Xiaoran blushed and refused...

"What you said is true!"

After hearing what the old lady said, Yi Zhonghai immediately stood up excitedly.

"I think there's an 80% chance that she's pregnant. We'll know after the checkup tomorrow."

Even the auntie is not sure, she is afraid that this is just a misunderstanding.

After all, she had experienced many misunderstandings.

"Let's prepare meals for them every day from now on. Cook some meat every day to make it more nutritious."

"I'll go see if I can buy some fruit or something tomorrow."

Yi Zhonghai calmed himself down as he spoke.

It has been said for many years that the family would be extinct, but unexpectedly, the sons and grandsons are all together at once.

"Well, I'll go find out tomorrow what's better to eat when you're pregnant."

The aunt suddenly felt that she had a great responsibility.

"Master!"

Just at this moment, Sha Zhu pushed the door and walked in.

"Zhu Zi, have you eaten? Sit down."

Yi Zhonghai was in a good mood and all smiles.

"I have eaten. I just finished eating."

When Sha Zhu came in, he smelled the fragrance. However, he had just stuffed himself with steamed buns and wowotou (a kind of steamed bread) with the deaf old lady.

Now I can't eat a single bite.

However, Sha Zhu was also depressed. Before, if there was anything delicious at Yi Zhonghai's house, they would serve it to him and the deaf old lady, or even call them over to eat together.

Even if it's just pancakes, you have to give me a few.

Why are the fried dough sticks so quiet today?

"Is something wrong?"

Yi Zhonghai lit his pipe again.

"Uncle, please talk to my boss and let me continue to be the chef. It's been such a long time."

Sha Zhu really felt a little aggrieved.

The amount of money doesn't matter, the key is that I can't stand being told what to do by others.

Today, Yi Zhonghai has become an eighth-level fitter. Compared with before, he is definitely more favored by his leaders, who will definitely give him face.

"Maybe after a while. Right now, because of this accident, the first workshop is under surveillance, and the leaders of the workshop have all been punished."

"I don't even dare to appear in front of the factory leaders now. After all, Dongxu is my apprentice."

Yi Zhonghai didn't want to help Sha Zhu because the more you use favors, the less they will become.

Once you use it, it won’t work next time.

He didn't want to waste his time on the stupid pillar.

"Okay, I'll hold on for a while longer."

"By the way, the Jia family no longer has Jia Dongxu, so half of the food coupons, meat coupons, cloth coupons, etc. are gone. Sister Qin has a rural household registration, and Jia Zhangshi doesn't have much either."

"Do you want us to help?"

Sha Zhu also wanted to find a way to win Qin Huairu's favor.

"You should discuss this with the Second Uncle and the Third Uncle and see how to deal with it."

"I think they have money from the factory and the hospital, so their life won't be bad for now."

"There are so many people in our yard who are not as good as them."

Yi Zhonghai doesn't want to get involved in these things.

I just mentioned Shazhu casually, mainly because he is just a kitchen helper now and has no way to secretly take food home.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's attitude, he naturally did not fulfill his wish and went out to the backyard.

Shazhu's life now feels very depressing, not as smooth as before.

In the past in this courtyard, if you wanted to do something, you could just mention it to Yi Zhonghai and it would basically be done without you having to say anything.

Now, everything seems to have changed. I feel abandoned and don’t get any support no matter what I do.

The next morning, Liu Haizhong was waiting outside the workshop.

After seeing Li Huaide come in, he hurriedly followed from behind.

"Hello, Director Li!"

Liu Haizhong went into the office right after Li Huaide entered.

"Morning, Master Liu, what's up?"

Li Huaide's office is cleaned by a special person every day.

It is quite comfortable to sit at the desk early in the morning with the sunshine shining on me.

"Director Li, there is something I want to inquire about."

"It's Sha Zhu from the First Canteen, the one you said before that his cooking is delicious."

Liu Haizhong smiled and lit a cigarette for Li Huaide and handed it to him.

"Yeah. I know."

Li Huaide took the cigarette, looked at it, and held it between his fingers.

"He made some mistakes before, so he became a kitchen helper. It's been a long time. When can he be the chef again?"

"This Shazhu is a good person. He is taking good care of the orphans and widows of the Jia family."

It was because Sha Zhu came to Liu Haizhong's house last night, otherwise he would not have come to see Li Huaide so early today.

"Well, I'll mention this to the other leaders. As long as you don't make any more mistakes, you should be able to be the chef."

"Shazhu's cooking is really good."

Li Huaide nodded.

"Okay, thank you Director Li."

Liu Haizhong quickly thanked him.

"Well, you go and do your work first."

Li Huaide still had a smile on his face as he saw Liu Haizhong off.

Just as the door closed, he put out the cigarette and threw it into the ashtray.

He took out a key and opened a small lock at the bottom. There were three packs of cigarettes inside. It was much better than the big front door in Liu Haizhong's pocket.