Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

He Lai was eating with everyone when He Zhan came over and sat on the sofa without saying a word.

He Lai was frightened by the dejected look. He thought his mother wouldn't beat his father.

He Lai handed a big lobster to Nannan and motioned her to give it to He Zhan.

Nannan understood what he meant and took the lobster. She ran to He Zhan and said, "Uncle He, this is for you."

He Zhan looked up at Nannan, forced a smile, and said, "Nannan, eat by yourself, uncle is not hungry!"

When Nannan saw that He Zhan didn’t want it, she turned to He Lai and asked what to do.

He Lai took another big blue crab and handed it to Xier, then pointed at He Zhan.

Xi'er also ran over with the big blue crab and said, "Grandpa He, this is for you to eat."

He Zhan looked at the two little guys speechlessly, glared at He Lai, and could only take the things from the two little ones.

"Dad, what's wrong? Did you make Mom angry?" He Lai walked over and sat down next to He Zhan, pretending to be concerned.

"Ah, I don't know what's wrong with your mother. As soon as I walked in the door, her nose and face were not the same, and she even refused to cook for me."

He Zhan sighed and said.

"It's okay, it's okay. Mom may be tired of taking care of the child. Dad, please be more accommodating. So you can sleep in my room today and I will sleep in the rain room."

He Lai quickly tried to smooth things over, as long as it wasn’t exposed!

"Oh, all right."

"Dad, have something to eat. This lobster is really good and tastes delicious. Brother Zhuzi, bring your wine over here and give my dad a few sips!"

He Lai ordered.

"Okay!" Sha Zhu came over with a wine bottle and a bowl.

"Uncle He, it's okay, it's okay. I'm probably just mad at you. Go to the state-owned store tomorrow and buy me a small gift. I guarantee that all my anger will go away! My wife is the same. When I buy something for her, she immediately smiles."

Sha Zhu poured wine for He Zhan while giving him some advice.

"Really? Okay then, I'll go to Daya's place tomorrow and buy her something."

When He Zhan heard this, he thought it made sense and decided to give it a try.

"Uncle, drink, drink." Sha Zhu began to toast He Zhan.

"Okay, drink!" He Zhan didn't want to think about it anymore.

He Lai was stunned. When did Sha Zhu's brain become so useful?

Soon Xu Damao also joined the drinking team. Oh, this white wine is so delicious!

……

After a while, they had almost finished drinking and were already half awake.

He Zhan was not in a good mood, and no one stopped him, so he kept drinking. Sha Zhu and Xu Damao kept drinking beside him.

He Lai was too lazy to care and just let them drink. It was rare for them to drink.

Unfortunately, Wu Juan soon arrived with Qin Huairu and Qin Yuru.

Qin Huairu and Qin Yuru didn't say anything and helped Wu Juan clean up.

Then she helped her man up and left. The others also went home, leaving only Wu Juan, He Lai and He Zhan lying on the bed.

"Mom, it's okay, it's okay, Dad will sleep with me, it's okay."

He saw that Wu Juan was still a little angry, so he said.

"Okay, I'll leave your father to you." Wu Juan glanced at He Zhan, sighed and said.

"Mom, actually Dad told me yesterday, but I forgot about it later. Don't blame Dad."

He Lai said quietly.

After hearing this, Wu Juan suddenly realized what was going on and glared at He Lai!

He Lai immediately started giving Wu Juan a massage, hoping to help her calm down.

"Every day, there's not a single word of truth in your mouth! By the way, where's the eagle? Why can't I see it?"

Wu Juan asked.

"I stayed at my grandfather's house. I just happened to help them catch some prey."

He Lai replied.

"Well, this is good. It's a waste to keep this eagle here. Your grandfather can also help them improve their food."

Wu Juan nodded and said.

"Alright, alright, stop pressing it. Go to bed early. You must be tired after running all day."

Wu Juan stood up and said.

"Then take care, mom!" He Lai said.

Wu Juan rubbed her arm and returned to Yard 95.

……

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, He Lai got up and went to the black market to see if there was anything he could buy.

As soon as He Lai entered the black market, he found a group of people gathered in one place and didn't know what was going on.

He came to Ma Liu's stall, and Ma Liu was also looking over there at this time.

He Lai coughed and Ma Liu immediately came back to his senses.

"Hey, you're here!" Ma Liu immediately greeted He Lai.

"What's going on over there?" He Lai asked.

"Well, there is an old man and an old woman who want to sell five puppies and a female dog. They are bidding now!"

Ma Liu said.

He Lai heard it and realized that was the case.

In those days, families that kept dogs were basically wealthy families, but now there are too few wealthy people, so it is normal for some people to sell dogs.

It is said that there are many stray dogs. Even Sha Zhu was bitten to death by stray dogs. But He Lai has been in Sijiu City for so many years and has only seen a few stray dogs!

"What's the price? Please ask for me, I'll buy it." He Lai was still a little interested in the dog.

"Okay, wait a minute, I'll ask for you now."

When Ma Liu heard that He Lai wanted to buy something, he immediately squeezed into the crowd with his younger brothers.

After a while, the crowd dispersed after Ma Liu shouted loudly, and Ma Liu also came over with the two old men who were selling dogs.

"Master, this old man said he only wants to exchange for food, not sell for money, what do you think?"

Ma Liu came up and said.

"Oh, then how much do you want to exchange?" He Lai asked directly.

"Well...well, I want 50 kilograms of flour plus 150 kilograms of corn flour." The old man glanced at He Lai and said tremblingly.

"Old man, are you crazy? All these dogs together can't even make 30 kilograms of dog meat. How dare you ask for so much? Believe it or not, I will beat you up!"

Ma Liu cursed and raised his hand to hit him.

"Hey, wait, let me take a look at the dog first." He Lai stopped Ma Liu's behavior and said.

"Master, then..."

"Well... do you have any objections?" He Lai interrupted Ma Liu.

"No...no. Look, look!" Ma Liu immediately became obedient. He didn't want to offend He Lai, the God of Wealth.

"Go get your cigarettes and alcohol, you're not needed here." He Lai waved his hand and sent Ma Liu away.

"Okay, okay." Ma Liu went back to the stall dejectedly.

"Can I see the dog?" He Lai asked.

"Of course, of course." The old man put two dog bags in front of He Lai.

He Lai squatted down and opened the bag containing the dogs. There was a female dog squatting inside.

When the bitch saw He Lai, she was a little scared and took a few steps towards the old man.

As it was dark, He couldn't see clearly and didn't know what breed it was, but judging from its size, it should be a little bigger than a local dog.

He Lai didn't mind and opened another bag, which contained five little puppies, each of them was chubby.

"Sir, how do you think this dog is? Isn't it a good one?" said the old man.

"Well, it's okay, but the price is a bit high." He Lai nodded with satisfaction and said.

"Then name your price."

The old man squatted down and rubbed the bitch's head with his face. He seemed to know that he couldn't exchange these dogs for so much food, so he asked He Lai to name a price.

He Lai looked at the old man, then at the timid old lady next to him, and still felt a little soft-hearted. He guessed that they had raised this dog for a long time and had to sell it out of necessity.

"I'll give you 50 kilograms of flour and 100 kilograms of cornmeal."

"Ah..." The old man looked at He Lai in surprise, a little doubting his ears.

"Why do you think it's too little?" He Lai frowned.

"No, no, I'll switch with you, thank you, thank you."

The old man immediately waved his hand, then clasped his hands together and thanked him.

"Then come with me." Seeing that the deal was made, He Lai asked the old couple to go with him.

"well."

The old man immediately put the bitch back into the bag and left with his wife and He Lai.