Siheyuan: The Final Winner

  Chapter 526 Everyone praises rainwater for cooking

  There are more and more people.

  Nothing to do in the afternoon, many people came to the front yard, sitting and chatting in front of Jiang Ping'an's house.

  Adding some half-sized children to laugh and play, it will be even more lively.

  At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Aunt Yi, He Yuzhu, and the deaf old lady came back after watching Yi Zhonghai.

   "Silly Zhu, what's the situation with Uncle Yi inside?" Xu Damao asked loudly.

  He Yuzhu didn't want to talk to him at first, but seeing Jiang Ping'an and others looked at him curiously, so he replied:

  “Aside from not being free, I didn’t suffer much. Labor reform is also technical work.”

  Aunt Yi stepped forward and said to Jiang Ping'an: "Thank you for being safe, I heard from your uncle, thanks to you saying hello to someone."

   "Otherwise, there are too many random people inside, I'm afraid life will not be easy."

  Jiang Pingan shook his head and said, "I can only help him so much, there is nothing to thank."

   Seeing Aunt Yi's eyes crying, she said, "By the way, come to my house for dinner tonight!"

   "You also want to be more lenient, as long as Uncle Yi behaves well inside, the sentence can be reduced."

  Aunt Yi nodded and said: "I heard from your uncle, he will behave well."

   After saying a few words, the three of them turned around and went home, and everyone immediately talked about it.

   "Hey, after Yi Zhonghai's accident, Aunt Yi lost all her energy!"

   "Sure, the couple who have been together for many years still have a deep relationship."

   "By the way, who didn't envy Uncle Yi's family before? The salary is high, and he has skills. In the future... tsk tsk..."

   "..."

  Liu Haizhong asked Jiang Ping'an, "Director Jiang, in a situation like Lao Yi, will he still be able to find a job when he comes out?"

   "You should be able to find it if you look for it, but you can't find a good job, and there is no establishment yet." Jiang Ping'an pondered.

  Yan Bugui said: "That's true, even if you go to pick up garbage, there will be no dirty people at the garbage station."

   "It's too early to say that now, who knows if there will be changes when Lao Yi comes back?" Liu Haizhong shook his head.

  Xu Damao said: "Uncle Yi has skills, even if he can't find a formal job, he should still have something to do."

   "If you want me to say, this person still has to follow the rules, abide by his duty, and not make mistakes." Liu Haizhong said.

   "To be honest, I used to envy Lao Yi, an eighth-level worker, who has face wherever he goes."

   "Well, now that he committed a crime, he may not even be able to get a regular job in the future. Who can blame this?"

  Xu Damao said disapprovingly: "Blame him, something happened before, and he doesn't have a long memory..."

   "Okay, who wouldn't let go after the horse? Say something else, let's not talk about this!" Jiang Ping'an said.

  …

  At four o'clock, Qin Jingru, He Yushui, and Ran Qiuye came back with large and small bags.

  Everyone is smiling, it can be seen that everyone is having a good time this afternoon.

  The people who were originally sitting and talking got up and dispersed.

   Several people in Liu Haizhong also went back to get gifts, and they will have dinner at Jiang Ping'an's house in the evening, so they definitely can't come empty-handed.

   After the three of Qin Jingru put away their things, they were busy cooking.

   Soon, Qin Huairu came over with a net bag of oranges, and also went to help in the kitchen.

  Aunt Yi brought a few catties of flour over, but Jiang Pingan didn't want it.

  Since Yi Zhonghai went to eat glutinous rice, Jiang Ping'an canceled the food that his family originally wanted to give to Jiang Ping'an.

  Of course, even if he still wanted it, Aunt Yi couldn’t afford it with her income and food ration.

  Yi Zhonghai's apprentices continued to deliver food to him, but Aunt Yi sent them to prison.

   After a while, Liu Haizhong and his wife came over and brought two bottles of wine and two catties of sugar.

  Yan Bugui brought a few catties of white noodles, Xu Damao brought a piece of bacon, and Nanyi brought a bottle of good wine.

  Jiang Pingan accepted all these generously.

  Human relations, if they have something to do in the future, Jiang Ping'an will send them back.

  The benches I sat on in the afternoon were all brought home.

  Jiang Pingan grabbed some melon seeds and peanuts, put them on the table, turned on the radio, and listened to storytelling.

   "It's good to have dinner early tonight, so we can watch a movie." Yan Bugui said with a smile.

  Nan Yi pointed at Xu Damao and said with a smile: "The projectionist is here with us, so we can take it easy."

   "Showing a movie in our own yard, it doesn't matter if it's early or late." Xu Damao smiled.

  Liu Haizhong asked with a smile: "Da Mao, from now on when Guangqi gets married, can you also play two shows?"

   "Okay, five yuan to rent the equipment, second uncle, are you willing to pay for it?" Xu Damao laughed.

   Liu Haizhong frowned, hesitantly said: "They are all in the same courtyard, so can't it be cheaper?"

   "It is in one courtyard that I am willing to help, and I am too lazy to ask for trouble in other courtyards." Xu Damao said.

   "As for the price, it's not negotiable. I can't rent the equipment. How can I help you?"

  Yan Bugui clicked his tongue and said, "It's too expensive. Giving a gift of five yuan is very respectable."

   "Third Master, don't even think about doing anything fancy with your sleazy temperament," Xu Damao said.

  Yan Bugui shook his head and said, "I don't want this kind of scenery. Wouldn't it be nice if I had the money to buy some food?"

  After chatting for a while, Xu Damao went out to put up the projection equipment while it was still dark, and everyone went to help.

  The location of the screening is arranged in the central courtyard, the venue is large and open.

  People in the courtyard all smiled when they saw that Xu Damao had really installed the equipment.

  There are few entertainment activities these days, and watching movies is the most attractive.

  Even if it’s a movie you’ve seen, it still can’t stop people’s enthusiasm.

  Not only the people in the courtyard house, but also other nearby residents, heard that there will be a movie here, and they are all very interested.

  After the equipment was set up, Jiang Pingan asked Liu Guangqi and Yan Jiecheng to guard it there so that no one would destroy it.

   "I'll ask the second and third mothers to bring you some food later." Jiang Pingan smiled.

  Liu Guangqi said: "No, there is food at home, so it's the same if we bring it here."

   "Hehe, come on, your food is definitely not as good as mine today, so don't be too polite." Jiang Pingan said with a smile.

  Today is the new year, and every family eats dumplings at night. Even if there is meat, you can eat it blatantly.

  Besides, Jiang Ping'an treats guests at night, let alone hiding them. There are chickens, ducks, fish, and meat.

  The two of them didn't refuse any more, they dutifully stood in front of the projection equipment.

   This thing is precious, and no one can afford it if it is damaged.

  At six o'clock in the evening, dinner is served on time.

   There are two tables in total, one for men and one for women.

   Needless to say, Xi Mian, today is a young year, and Qin Jingru is welcome to the courtyard for the first time.

  So today, He Yushui is in charge, and the food is very good, and the plate is full of feasts.

  Everyone ate and drank, everyone was smiling, and even Aunt Yi, who was originally melancholy, felt better.

   "Not to mention, Yushui, a home-cooked dish, is quite authentic!" The second aunt praised.

  The three mothers echoed: "After all, there is a family tradition, and the rain has talent, and the food it cooks is very delicious."

  (end of this chapter)