Xu Damao returned to the courtyard house two days before the National Day. No one knew that Xu Damao had returned except for Third Aunt and her family who opened the door for him.
Although the past two years had been difficult, it still could not stop the enthusiasm of the people in Beijing for the National Day. The day before the National Day, Beijing was already very lively. Everywhere was filled with the atmosphere of the festival.
The factories usually only had a day off on National Day, so the rolling mill would only be open for one day tomorrow. However, today, the workers 'hearts were wavering. Due to the current shortage of materials, the canteen of the rolling mill had only gotten a dozen catties of fat meat in the past few days. It was a drop in the bucket. Helplessly, He Yuzhu refined the pork into lard and then distributed it to each of the six canteens. At noon, he let the workers eat a meal of potatoes stewed with cabbage that was not bad.
Although it was a little better than usual, the workers were looking forward to eating some meat today to sacrifice their five internal organs. In the end, they did not eat any meat, causing everyone to be in no mood to work in the afternoon. After discussion, the leaders decided to pay this month's salary in advance in the afternoon. After receiving the money ticket, the entire factory went to the big field to watch a movie. Immediately, the whole factory was filled with cheers.
Department after department, people lined up to receive their salaries. After the workers received their salaries, they carefully put them in their pockets and went home to put the money. After all, they would not be in the mood to watch the movie with them. He Yuzhu also put her salary and receipt into her pocket and prepared to go home. The factory's leader had already informed them through the broadcast that there would be no lunch in the factory this afternoon. They told everyone to go home to eat. After eating, they were allowed to bring their families to the factory to watch the movie, so He Yuzhu was fine. He didn't want to watch a movie, so he decided not to come home.
When He Yuzhu returned home, she realized that First Uncle was already sitting at home. He was persuading his wife to keep First Uncle's salary, but Zhao Wanqiu refused to agree no matter what.
He Yuzhu smiled and said," Grandpa Yi, you don't have to give it to Wanqiu. It's useless for her to have it now. We cook and eat in your room now. The food and necessities in our house are all bought by an auntie. We should give the money to an auntie for safekeeping. This is my money. Take it and use it for daily expenses."”As He Yuzhu spoke, she placed the salary she had just received in the hands of an auntie.
"How can this work? It's better to let Wanqiu hold it.”
In the end, the four of them argued for a long time. No one wanted it. In the end, the Deaf Old Lady decided to let the auntie and Zhao Wanqiu each take half. When the auntie finished using it, she would look for Zhao Wanqiu to take it. The four of them thought about it and felt that this was fine, so they all agreed with a smile.
After the seven of them finished their meal, He Yushui and Zhao Yiqiu argued for He Yuzhu to bring them to the factory to watch a movie. He Yuzhu did not agree. In the end, an old man and an old woman brought the two of them to watch a movie. He Yuzhu stayed at home to chat with the deaf old lady and Zhao Wanqiu.
At night, the four of them came back after watching the movie. He Yushui and Zhao Yiqiu were happily telling Zhao Wanqiu about the movie plot. He Yuzhu stood up out of boredom and prepared to go to the toilet.
He Yuzhu, who came out of the public toilet, happened to see Xu Damao wandering around at the entrance of the courtyard house. He originally wanted to ignore Xu Damao and walk around Xu Damao to go home, but he was pulled back by Xu Damao enthusiastically.
Xu Damao smiled and said to He Yuzhu,""Zhu Zi, I didn't have time to treat you to a drink during this period of time because I went to the countryside to play a movie. Coincidentally, the leader of the community gave me two chickens, a rabbit, and some mountain products. I kept them all. I also bought a few bottles of good wine. Tomorrow night, you and First Uncle will come to my house. Everyone will have a good drink. I won't inform First Uncle. Go back and tell him to remember to come early tomorrow night. These ingredients will have to be done by you, the chef.”
He Yuzhu thought for a moment and said," Okay, I understand. Seeing that you, Xu Damao, are so enthusiastic, I promise to come with Grandpa Yi tomorrow night."”
Seeing that He Yuzhu had agreed, Xu Damao said happily,""Good, good, good. Zhu Zi, I'll be waiting for your arrival.”He Yuzhu nodded and went home.
Xu Damao was happy for a while. He turned around and looked around. He didn't see anyone. He quietly walked to a dark corner where someone was waiting for him.
"So, did Silly Zhu agree?”Qin Huairu asked softly when she saw Xu Damao.
"Yes, come to my house tomorrow night.”
"How was your performance? Did you arouse Silly Zhu's suspicion?”
Xu Damao whispered excitedly," Don't worry. I've been pretending to be a coward in front of Silly Zhu, saying that I want to reconcile with him. I think Silly Zhu is just wondering why I've changed so much. He definitely won't think that we'll harm him tomorrow."”
Qin Huairu smiled." That's good. But now, not only is Silly Zhu close to the Deaf Old Lady, but he seems to have become a family with First Master's family. With First Master around tomorrow, will there be any accidents?"”
"Accident?" Xu Damao thought for a moment and said. It shouldn't be. They were eating together now only because an auntie was taking care of Zhao Wanqiu. It was probably because of the convenience of Silly Zhu. They couldn't become a family unless Silly Zhu agreed to support the Deaf Old Lady, an old man, and an auntie in their old age. Would you be willing to do such a thing?”
Qin Huairu blurted out," I'm not willing.”
Xu Damao smiled." Then it's settled. Although we call He Yuzhu Silly Zhu, he's not really stupid. How can he support First Master and the others in their old age?"”
"Yes, Da Mao, you're right. We'll act according to the original plan tomorrow.”
Xu Damao had been busy for the past few days. Now that he had settled his matters, he could finally relax. He smelled the fragrance of her body and suddenly remembered that he had not tasted the fragrance of milk in a while. He whispered to Qin Huairu,"Alright, but I've made such a huge sacrifice. You have to compensate me well.”
It was too dark, so Qin Huairu could not see Xu Damao's expression clearly. However, she could tell that something was wrong with Xu Damao's voice. She chuckled softly and said,"" What compensation? I don't have money."
"It's free. Come, I'll show you something good.”
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qin Huairu tidied up her clothes and said to Xu Damao,""It's getting late. I told my mother-in-law that I had a stomachache and came to the toilet. If I don't go back now, I'll be suspected.”
"You didn't tell your mother-in-law?" Xu Damao asked doubtfully.”
Qin Huairu said in a low voice," We can't say anything before the matter is settled. Otherwise, who knows what she's thinking? If she's unwilling, it'll ruin our grand plan. When the matter is settled, it'll be too late for her to object even if she wants to. At that time, for the sake of the Jia family, she'll definitely agree.”
"Alright, you go first. I'll go back later.”
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