Siheyuan: Returning to 61 to collect waste

He was disappointed that his uncle didn't even come back to celebrate the New Year and didn't even say a word to him.

Since he was young, he always leaned towards his eldest brother, but this guy had no news after he married and moved away, so there was no need to expect him to support him in his old age.

Although the Jia family’s New Year’s Eve dinner also had only two dishes, they had braised pork and cabbage and pork dumplings made by Qin Huairu herself.

Qin Huairu only tasted a piece of the braised pork and left it to her three children and grandchildren, but Jia Dongxu, Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng quickly ate them all up. Xiaodang didn't even get to taste a bite and cried in great pain.

Xiao Dang cried out in tears, "Mom, I didn't eat the meat!" This shocked Qin Huairu. The braised pork was eaten up within minutes of being served. Fortunately, she secretly tasted a piece in the kitchen, and there was not even any soup left for her. "They ate it all? Didn't they leave any for you?" Qin Huairu asked.

Jia Zhang was absent-minded, as if ignoring the food, and licked the soup from the meat plate.

How could ordinary dishes compare to the sweet and salty taste of braised pork: "Why does she want meat? Just eat more vegetables." She was not aware of her mistake at all.

Hearing this, Qin Huairu was so angry that she couldn't speak. She just comforted her daughter and said, "Okay, Xiaodang, don't cry. Mom will make dumplings for you later." But her heart was filled with bitterness. Her own daughter didn't even get to taste a piece of meat. She and Jia Zhang were really disappointing.

This kind of thing would never happen in any wealthy family. She was responsible for all the housework. If she didn't go home, she wouldn't have any food to eat. The couple were unwilling to change their clothes when they were dirty.

So, Jia Zhang suggested: "Qin Huairu, the meat is not enough, go see if Sha Zhu has anything to add to the table?"

"I don't want to go! It's the New Year, I still want some face!" Qin Huairu refused without thinking, as if it was a matter of course. "Too much! How dare you talk back?" Jia Zhang was immediately furious and spoke in a stern tone.

Jia Dongxu sat on the bed, drinking a little wine and said angrily, "Oh my God, can't you just be quiet?" he muttered in dissatisfaction.

Regarding Qin Huairu's behavior, Jia Zhang said mercilessly: "I raised you in vain, but you can't even find a wife for me!" She raised her hoarse voice.

Jia Dongxu glanced at the two of them but did not refute immediately. It was not out of pity, but because he was worried that the situation would become awkward and Qin Huairu would leave.

If she really lost her, given Jia Zhang's passiveness and laziness, she might die of hunger and cold one day.

In this family, although only three members of the Ye family celebrated the New Year, the atmosphere was warm.

The windows were tightly covered and the 1.2-meter TV screen was on.

Although they could not enjoy the luxury of the Spring Festival Gala, Ye Yongshun and Liu Yue still watched the show with great interest.

The three of them sat around, chatting, drinking, and watching TV. They didn't even notice the knock on the door until Yi Zhonghai pushed the door open and entered. "Uncle Ye, you three..." Yi Zhonghai was halfway through his words when he saw the family reunion scene in front of him, and his words got stuck in his throat. "Uncle, why are you here at this time?" Ye Yongshun asked out of curiosity when he saw Yi Zhonghai suddenly coming to his house.

Yi Zhonghai took a breath and answered, "I saw that no one had opened the door, so I came in without permission." His eyes involuntarily slid to the food on the table and the TV on the side. "I'm so sorry, I was so focused that I didn't hear the noise outside." Ye Yongshun smiled innocently. "Don't be embarrassed, sit down, uncle, pour you a glass of wine to cheer you up." Liu Yue invited him.

Yi Zhonghai waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't be polite, I just came to take a look casually.

Just have a soda."

Seeing this, Liu Yue did not pour wine for him, but brought him a bottle of drink.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Yi Zhonghai was shocked - he thought his family's New Year's Eve dinner was top-notch, but the richness of the Ye family's meal made him realize the huge gap.

Even the TV they watched was not of the same quality as the one he had at home. That 10.82-inch TV was probably not even as good as the one the factory director Yang had at home.

Then he looked at the wine on the Ye family's banquet - it was Maotai, eight yuan per bottle! Compared to his bottle of Bamboo Leaf Green, it was several yuan more expensive.

No wonder Ye Chuan dared to fight against him, the difference was huge.

At this time, he thought of the rules, "Uncle Ye, there is an old tradition in our courtyard. At midnight on New Year's Eve, the three leaders have to go to the door together to set off fireworks.

Are you ready? "

Looking at the piles of fireworks on the ground, Ye Yongshun confidently replied: "Don't worry, uncle.

Everything is ready!"

Yi Zhonghai stood up immediately after hearing this and said, "Since everything is ready, I will take my leave so as not to delay your meal.

Uncle Ye, Sister Yue, and Ye Chuan, enjoy yourself!"

Faced with this sudden news, Ye Chuan nodded slightly without saying anything.

He silently agreed in his heart that Qin Huairu was a woman of her word. She couldn't wait to return the two yuan she received yesterday. He didn't care about the two yuan, but he would never let others develop the bad habit of eating for free.

Liu Yue woke him up at dawn on the first day of the new year. He had only slept for five hours since 2 a.m. last night. His eyes were almost squinted and he was very sleepy. "Happy New Year, Ye boy!" Qin Huairu, who was washing clothes at the sink, saw Ye Chuan and greeted him with a smile on her face.

She was responded with a sincere "Happy New Year, Sister Qin." Ye Chuan knew very well how precious the honesty shown by Qin Huairu, a woman who was about to become a widow, was at this time.

In the Jia family, everyone is a group of people who like to be happy when there is something festive. As long as Qin Huairu feels that she can benefit from this, she will keep an eye on this family. "Mom and Dad, I'm leaving first. Yaoyao and I will come back for lunch at noon!" Ye Chuan ate a quick breakfast, put on a thick cotton jacket and was about to go out.

There is a custom in northern China that the morning of the first day of the New Year is the golden time for New Year's greetings. Younger generations visiting their elders and subordinates visiting their superiors usually choose this time.

Riding his father's old bicycle, Ye Chuan rushed to Mr. Xu's residence.

As soon as he parked the car, he saw Secretary Chen walking towards him with a smile. "Brother Chen, Happy New Year!" he greeted warmly. "Brother Ye, Happy New Year to you too." Secretary Chen said with a smile. His duty is like a guard at the door. It is a passage for those who meet the standards, and politely persuades those who do not meet the standards to go back.

At this moment, there were six or seven people gathered in front of Xu's house, about 40 years old. When they saw such a young person coming alone on a bicycle to visit and pay New Year's greetings, they all showed contemptuous smiles at the same time, because they themselves could not enter.

Secretary Chen's greeting to Ye Chuan also made these people feel suspicious, wondering if he was also trying to persuade them to leave.

However, the following scene surprised them.

Ye Chuan parked the car, talked to Secretary Chen with a smile, and then pushed open the door and walked into the house. "Secretary Chen, how can he get in?" someone asked dissatisfiedly. "Yeah, don't tell me he is qualified."

Secretary Chen quickly tried to smooth things over. He came up to the crowd and said, "Dear leaders, this is Mr. Xu's nephew. Mr. Xu specifically asked him to come in directly." Upon hearing this, everyone was speechless and understood the kinship hierarchy.

Ye Chuan came to the inner hall and saw Old Xu sitting alone in the corner of the sofa.

Opposite him sat two people, one was Director Yang of the Steel Rolling Mill, and the other was Director Sun of the Second Electronics Factory. Ye Chuan recognized them both. "Mr. Xu, I wish you a happy new year! I wish Director Yang and Brother Sun the same happiness!" He greeted them. "Xiao Ye is here? Come and sit over here." Mr. Xu patted the seat next to him and motioned him to come over.

Directors Yang and Sun also extended their New Year greetings to him. Ye Chuan did not know the other man, and he looked at Ye Chuan with confusion, obviously unable to guess that this young man would be so popular and so close to Mr. Xu. "You came so early, I thought you would be late and wait for me." Mr. Xu did not introduce the strange man to him, indicating that the other party was not an acquaintance of his. "I set the alarm clock at seven o'clock in the morning to wish you a happy New Year." Ye Chuan made up a reason. "Haha, not bad!" Mr. Xu laughed, but did not specify what was good. "Mr. Xu, then I won't bother you any more.

I will report to you after the Spring Festival! "The man estimated Ye Chuan's identity and said goodbye without losing the opportunity.

Old Xu only smiled slightly, Yang and Sun stood up to exchange a few pleasantries, and Ye Chuan also stood up to see him off until he walked out the door. "I heard that you, young man, have already obtained a marriage certificate?" he asked half-jokingly.

Ye Chuan nodded and replied, "I got the certificate before the Chinese New Year, but I got busy with work and forgot to tell you."

Mr. Xu did not seem to blame me for this. After thinking for a while, he said, "I can't attend the wedding, but when you get married, remember to arrange a time with Secretary Chen and bring the bride to our house for dinner. Let me see which girl has such charm."

Knowing that Mr. Xu would attend the dinner he arranged, Ye Chuan thought it was normal. It would be strange if Mr. Xu didn't come!

"No problem, I'll bring her to you later for confirmation." Ye Chuan said easily.

But Mr. Xu joked, "Don't try to fool me with that kind of talk. You're still asking me if I agree after we've gotten married? What can you do if I don't agree? Divorce or what?" His tone was full of laughter. "I'm just being polite!" Ye Chuan said with a smile.

Old Xu pointed at Ye Chuan and said with a smile: "You only know how to be smooth-talking!"

Director Yang and Director Sun looked at each other, both extremely surprised.

This guy actually made fun of Mr. Xu, and Mr. Xu was not angry at all. It was really unbelievable.

How amazing!

Ye Chuan picked up the teapot on the table, carefully filled Xu Lao's cup with water, and said, "Xu Lao, I want to ask you for help with something."

"Go ahead." Old Xu grabbed a handful of peanuts and asked calmly while cracking the shells. "I noticed that there is an opportunity for an inspection and study in Beijing. I hope Old Xu can provide me with a place." Ye Chuan said bluntly. "Want to gain more experience?" Old Xu asked back. "Yes, to improve myself." Ye Chuan nodded. "I have already mentioned the director position to the relevant parties, and it will probably be made public after the new year.