Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Chapter 311: December, Winter Vegetables

After arranging the cabbages and returning home, Wang Hongtao was confused.

After Sha Zhu spread rumors about him, when he took Liu Yuhua to the yard, he had the idea of ​​letting Sha Zhu marry Liu Yuhua.

At that time, he only thought that Liu Yuhua's family of five was strong enough to subdue Sha Zhu, but he did not consider whether Sha Zhu was worthy of Liu Yuhua.

Now that he thought about it carefully, in terms of character, conditions and family tradition, Liu Yuhua was not someone Sha Zhu could possibly marry.

In terms of character, Liu Yuhua is a down-to-earth person who can live an upright life, but Sha Zhu is a despised, immoral and unscrupulous person.

In terms of qualifications, it is true that Sha Zhu is a cook, but Liu Yuhua, a third-level blacksmith, is no worse. She is also the only daughter in the family and is very favored.

When it comes to family tradition, there is no comparison. It is said that when marrying a wife, look at the mother-in-law, and when marrying a man, look at the father-in-law. This is absolutely true.

Doesn’t Sha Zhu take after his father?

Just as greedy as a widow!

However, his father passed away early, so Sha Zhu didn't have time to learn all the skills, and he is like a greedy widow who can't get what she wants.

Liu Yuhua also has shortcomings. She is tall and strong, and not something that ordinary men can control.

But in the eyes of some people, this is not a disadvantage but a plus.

Big foreign horse, big girl from Northeast China, are these really that bad?

Can't you?

Everyone has their own preferences, and many people just like this!

To be honest, Wang Hongtao was also very curious about what Liu Yuhua looked like after losing weight, and whether it really fits the saying that every fat person has potential.

After all, everything is possible.

When Ni Dahong was young, he was also a Wu Yanzu. When he got old, didn’t Edison Chen become Zhao Benshan?

If you don't believe me, see:

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Time flies quickly, and soon another month has passed, and in the blink of an eye it is already the twelfth lunar month.

The Lou family hasn’t come back yet. When will they come back?

Maybe it will be before the New Year, maybe it will be after the New Year, no one can tell.

However, with Wang Hongtao's help, Xu Damao's family never had to worry about food.

On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, it started snowing again in the city. Xu Damao ran into Wang Hongtao's house in the snow.

He first stomped the snow off his shoes outside the door, then rubbed his hands, took out four hundred yuan from his pocket, and handed it all to Wang Hongtao along with food coupons, meat coupons, etc.:

"Thank you for your hard work, brother. Well, I may have to trouble you for the food for the next month. Here is the cost for this month, please order it."

Wang Hongtao nodded, took the money, and began to count it in front of Xu Damao. After counting, he smiled and said:

"Brother Damao, this is four hundred. I gave you one hundred more."

"I know that it's almost the end of the year and prices of things are going up. I can't let you waste your time and money, right?" Xu Damao said sincerely.

Every year in the twelfth lunar month, the prices of food ingredients in the market would go up, and the prices in the black market would rise even more rapidly. Xu Damao knew this.

Instead of waiting for Wang Hongtao to speak, it is better to speak first.

Otherwise, how could Xu Damao be considered a good person?

Wang Hongtao put away the money and tickets and nodded: "I was just about to tell you about this. It's getting harder and harder to buy supplies recently. I don't know how many favors I owe to others because of this."

Xu Damao nodded in understanding: "Who said it wasn't? I also tried to see if I could get it with my own ability, but I couldn't do it after trying my best. I can only trouble you, brother."

"Well, now that the weather is cold, things can be stored. I will try to stock up as much as possible, so that I won't be unable to buy things when I have money." Wang Hongtao said as he stuffed the money and tickets into the inside pocket of his clothes.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you then. To be honest, I'm lucky to have you to help me, otherwise I don't know how I would get through this day."

Wang Hongtao waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Say this."

"Ever since we entered this courtyard, I've gotten along best with you, Brother Damao, and Sister Xiao'e treats me well. Now that you're in trouble, can I just stand by and watch?"

"Thank you so much, Lao Wang. It's worth making friends with this brother. He's a reliable man." Xu Damao thanked him sincerely, then chatted with Wang Hongtao for a few words and left.

After returning home, Xu Damao talked about this matter with Lou Xiaoe again.

"Ezi, you always say that I, Xu Damao, have bad character and no vision and can't make reliable friends. Then what do you think of Lao Wang next door?"

"He has ability and good character. He is highly praised by others in the factory and the hospital. He has become a cadre at a young age."

"I'm telling you, it's because I had good vision. I invited him to my house for dinner when he first came into the hospital to build a good relationship with him. Otherwise, how could this be achieved after he became successful?"

"What do you call this? This is called investment!" Xu Damao said proudly.

"Look at the second uncle's house next door. When Lao Wang first came into the courtyard, he didn't care about his eyebrows or eyes. Now that he has become rich, he comes to flatter him."

"What did you do early?"

Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes at him and said, "Yes, yes, you have good taste. You picked the best one out of so many people at first sight."

Xu Damao always felt that Lou Xiao'e was dissatisfied with her words, so he frowned and said, "What do you mean, E'zi? Am I wrong in saying this?"

"Although Lao Wang was paid for buying things for us, the things he brought back were definitely worth the price. I tell you, he even got in a lot of favors!"

"We can't pretend to be ignorant when we know the truth. It's ok if you don't thank him, but you are still being sarcastic!"

"Being a human being requires a conscience!"

Lou Xiao'e was almost amused by Xu Damao. You, Xu Damao, are the first one to pay the father of the child to raise your own child.

I could only shake my head helplessly, "I know, I know, I didn't say anything bad about him, why are you so anxious?"

"That's good enough," Xu Damao muttered and ran to the kitchen to cook.

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Xu Damao was happy, and Wang Hongtao, who stayed at home, was even happier.

The Lou family was unable to supply supplies, and he had been thinking about how to secretly provide Lou Xiao'e with nutritional supplements.

Now, Xu Damao came to the door on his own initiative without even having to find an excuse. This is really something.

Having said that, Xu Damao only has a few thousand yuan in private savings. What will he do when it is emptied?

The Xu family has been a single-line family for three generations. For the sake of the child in Lou Xiao'e's belly, Xu Damao's father should be generous with his family wealth, right?

After thinking about it, Wang Hongtao felt much better.

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He didn't want to cook when it was hot, and didn't want to wash dishes when it was cold. After seeing Xu Damao off, Wang went to the third uncle's house.

"Hello, uncle. Have you eaten?" As soon as Wang Hongtao entered the house, he greeted him like an old Beijinger.

Yan Bugui immediately went up to him with a smile: "Xiao Wang is here?"

"I just finished stockpiling winter vegetables and have no time to think about dinner. I'm planning to cook it now."

He didn't have the courage to say that he wanted to wait and see if Wang Hongtao would come over. If he did, not only could he save one person's meal, but he could also cook one less dish.

"Oh, I came to see if Sister Yu Li is free. It's freezing cold and I'm too lazy to cook, so..."

"When I'm free, when I'm free..." Yan Bugui responded hurriedly.

"Li, you and Xiao Wang will go over and help out later. Your mom and I are at home, so you don't have to worry."

"Oh." Yu Li responded timidly, then stood up, washed her hands and prepared to go out, her expression calm.

At this time, Wang Hongtao saw Yan Jiecheng had just come back from outside. He still had a smell on his body. He didn't know whether he had been sweeping the toilet or doing something else.

"Is Brother Jie Cheng back?"

"How does the hat feel? Does it still fit?"

Yan Jiecheng didn't seem to want to talk much, and he responded perfunctorily: "Hetie, Hetie, the size is just right, and it's quite warm. Thank you, Wang Hongtao."

After saying that, he went straight into the house to change clothes.

"This child..."

"Don't mind it, Xiao Wang. He's just tired from work and in a bad mood. He doesn't mean anything against you." Yan Bugui helped explain.

Wang Hongtao smiled and didn't care: "It's okay, well, Uncle, I'll go back first. We can talk again when we have time?!"

"Okay, see you later, Xiao Wang..."

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