Siheyuan: Rebirth 52, intercepting Qin Huairu

Chapter 223 Becoming Confused

During this period, the elders thought that Jia Haoyun had always been smart, so why did he become confused at this time.

Could it be acting?

In fact, during the discussion among the three of them, they came up with a solution.

That is, find some people to piece together and provide some nuts and snacks so that the New Year's meeting can go on normally.

But it is really difficult for these three people to collect a hundred or so snacks. Although one handful per person is not much, it is a lot when accumulated together.

They decided to invite influential people in the courtyard, such as Jia Haoyun, to assist, hoping that he could contribute some supplies.

However, no one was too embarrassed to ask for help, not to mention that it was not pleasant to ask for something from someone during this period.

“Three old men, just tell me directly.

To be honest, I don't quite understand.

Feeling at a loss, Jia Haoyun said he really couldn't figure out their real intentions.

He wanted to leave but was caught again. The second uncle seemed to want to help clarify everything.

"Okay, Haoyun, let me tell you.

We just want you to contribute some snacks like melon seeds and peanuts for the conference.

"The old man began to explain.

"No problem, we do this every year, right? I'll be responsible for it together with everyone else.

In response to this question, Jia Haoyun thought that he had encountered something serious and gave a perfunctory answer. In fact, he was full of questions and confusion in his heart.

After listening to the three uncles, they realized that the child didn't understand. If a group of people were to take on the task together, would they still have to use so much effort?

"Hey!" You didn't hear clearly what the three of us were thinking. This is our responsibility.

Nowadays, everyone in the courtyard is in difficulty, so we are considering finding a few people with good courtyard environments to share the responsibility.

The three uncles became nervous, but in fact they wanted to get a few more people to participate. Wouldn't it be better to reduce the burden on each family by sharing the cost in this way?

Jia Haoyun is one of the role models among the young people in the courtyard and a very influential figure in the courtyard, so he agreed.

Could such an action also help relieve some of the pressure on Xu Damao, Sha Zhu and others?

When he said this, Jia Haoyun immediately realized how difficult this job was. It was really tricky.

These uncles have their own reasons for going out. They can be said to be the leadership of the courtyard and play a leading role.

So what are they doing here? Is it a sign of showing off their wealth?

This is not very appropriate.

Now their family has aroused jealousy in the courtyard, and they would like to avoid a situation where their efforts are in vain.

If they don't agree, it will hurt the reputation of these three "leaders" and it will be difficult to resolve.

But if I don't agree, the understanding of the leaders in the courtyard will be affected, and the situation will be difficult to handle.

"Wait, three uncles, remember to give me the New Year's Eve couplets!"

"That calligraphy is really beautiful, and it would make me proud to have it on my door.

Under Jia Haoyun's enticement, a clever dialogue began, trying to drive them away one by one.

Although Jia Haoyun himself didn't particularly care about those items, he didn't want to be the first to start it.

「That’s no problem.

The Spring Festival couplets I wrote here are indispensable.

"When the old man heard this, he immediately smiled.

It turned out that many people in the courtyard did not want to use the old man’s Spring Festival couplets, mainly because they could not find anything to exchange them with.

Jia Haoyun's words touched his sore spot.

"Second Uncle, I heard from my junior fellow student the other day that according to the factory director, your skills are really high and he thinks that making you a team leader is a bit of a waste of talent.

Jia Haoyun knew that this old man had always been obsessed with power and status, so he slightly modified some of his words to divert his focus.

"So, Mr. Xiang's vision is really good! Let me share with you, I hold a very important position in our second workshop..." The second uncle then launched a round of compliments.

The old man could tell at a glance that the young man was obviously circling around him in order to avoid responsibility.

However, it is not appropriate to ask the old man to help. After all, the old man needs to consider his leadership image in the courtyard.

"Oh, three uncles, the deaf old lady just came to me for something, but I had completely forgotten about it. I have to go there right away.

Jia Haoyun really couldn't listen any longer. The three uncles praised him incomparably. Listening to the description of the second uncle, it seemed that he would be completely useless if he lost him.

The old man immediately figured out how to leave the occasion - he said goodbye in a hurry.

As soon as he left, the other two began to realize: it seemed that Jia Haoyun had not provided any substantive answer from the beginning.

Forget it, the old man sighed, let’s all just focus on our own things.

Faced with such a situation, the old man's vanity still prevailed. Who cares about face and money at this time?

The final meeting ended in such a hasty manner.

The result is nothing. Since the meeting cannot be held, let it go, so that everyone will not feel upset when they meet.

Jia Haoyun looked back and breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately the three elders did not stop him.

These three are really just talking big, but they actually endure a lot of pain.

He had already said he would go see the old lady, so of course he would go and say hello. Besides, everyone was gathering in the backyard and he happened to have nothing to do.

He gently pushed open the door of the deaf-mute old lady's house and saw the old lady standing by the stove, dancing to keep warm.

"Hao Yun is here, come and sit down, it's warmest next to the old lady.

"As soon as she saw that it was Jia Haoyun who came, the old lady warmly invited him to sit next to her.

"How is the old lady today?" Jia Haoyun took a bench and sat next to the old lady and asked.

This happens to people when they reach a certain age: the former glory gradually fades, and now they feel even more powerless.

That's why I asked you to pay attention to today's situation.

"The old lady is in good health, but her stomach is lacking in fat.

The old lady understood the hearts of people who did good deeds, and was able to judge people's friendships and family circumstances based on her own life experience, so she seemed particularly intimate when talking to Jia Haoyun.

However, not everyone can receive such care from the old lady, as her attention is only focused on a few people.

Qiannan

He smiled slightly, then took out a small bag from his medium-sized suit and placed it on the table.

The old lady could tell before it was opened that it contained bacon, and it had the flavor of meat packaging.

In this day and age, people's sense of smell is particularly acute, and there was indeed a small piece of luncheon meat hidden in it - but the amount was not large, almost one-tenth of six or seven cans of meat.

This also shows that the luncheon meat that Jia Haoyun urgently took from the virtual mall after learning her story was relatively soft and smooth, making it easier for her to chew and swallow.

"The old lady is craving for meat! Here is some for you to try.

He handed her the paper bag in his hand.

“Don’t eat it, give it to your daughter-in-law, eat something healthier.

The old lady knew the value of those delicious foods. It was just a joke at the moment. Since there was a chance to send her some dry food, it would be a little filial piety.

It is actually impossible to ask for more food.

"Eat it! I have some more here.

” Taking out another similar piece of meat, he showed it to her.

“He is indeed much more filial, far beyond what other little brats can do.

"The old lady was willing to take it only after she saw that he had other luncheon meat, and she did not forget to persuade Jia Haoyun to share it, but he firmly expressed his willingness to leave it for others.

So he continued to take out two not-so-big sweet potatoes from his bag, buried them in the ashes beside the stove, and after waiting for a while he could taste the boiled sweet potatoes.

This time the old lady did not refuse.

These seemingly simple sweet potatoes are actually priceless, because ordinary people nowadays are generally reluctant to eat them in this way.

Jia Haoyun chatted with the kind old man about family matters. It was actually the old lady who told stories from the past - about the experiences and past events of her son who joined the army.

Jia Haoyun was very interested in the stories that the old lady had experienced in the past.

Unexpectedly, this old woman turned out to be the daughter of a wealthy family.

She once mentioned that her family was considered a wealthy and prominent family at that time.

However, due to the war, the family gradually declined.

At this moment, an old man opened the door and came to bring her lunch.

What I never thought was that Jia Haoyun was here.

He was disdainful of believing the excuses the old woman was trying to find out from him just now; but when he saw the old woman's hands in her trouser pockets, the old man actually smiled.

People of this age seem to become more like children as they get older.

Since you are willing to share, why not eat two more pieces?

His attitude towards Jia Haoyun also became more positive.

Apparently, apart from him, no one else had ever given the old lady any meat food to nourish her body.

Everyone has figured it out.

The idea of asking Jia Haoyun for help, which was previously induced by the two uncles, was indeed inappropriate.

"Uncle, you've come at the right time! You don't have to prepare dinner for your wife. I'm just baking some sweet potatoes!" Jia Haoyun said while peeling the sweet potatoes.

"Good! You are the only one in this room who cares about me.

He is smart and knows what is right.

"Even so, the old man still put the sweet potato on the table to show his approval.

Then, Jia Haoyun took out the sweet potatoes he had already peeled and put them aside to dry.

“Uncle, why don’t we celebrate the New Year together this time and go to my place together.

I will prepare the dumplings in advance.

I heard.

"Eh," the old man felt a little embarrassed.

Because this year, he really couldn't save enough flour.

"This is great! Everyone is gathered together, it's a lively atmosphere, and the old lady also spoke.

"Don't worry, uncle.

All I need is for you, old lady, to come earlier.