It was a hazy night, the whole sky was dim, and it was extremely dark below.
The weather is not good today, it seems like it is going to snow.
Maybe this heralds a bumper harvest next year, but that's next year too.
As the New Year is approaching, those who have money are naturally happily waiting for the New Year, but those who have no money are in a somewhat impetuous mood. This year must be celebrated after all.
The cold winter wind can't suppress the din of people's voices. The black market is particularly 'busy' these days.
A strong young man was searching the stalls one by one. He was holding the pockets of his wide trousers with both hands, as if he was patrolling something.
Finally, Li Hao stopped at a stall. Most of the stalls were filled with receipts, and the kerosene lamp on the black cloth stall seemed to be a portable lantern.
Li Hao stood still in front of the stall, staring straight at the stall owner, as if he was looking for trouble.
Such unusual actions were naturally discovered by the stall owner.
Nie Tongsheng raised his head, and taking advantage of the slightly dim light, he recognized the person in front of him.
"Hey, this isn't our Li Jigong. Why do you have time to come to my brother's place today instead of going to collect honey at night?"
There was a lot of ridicule in the words, and Nie Tongsheng looked down on Li Hao a little. This man only cared about his usual fun. With a relationship like Director Li, he just bullied girls all day long, and had no future.
When Li Hao heard this, he was so angry that he dared to say it!
He knelt down and said with a gloomy expression: "Brother, we usually don't mess with each other. It's the Chinese New Year and you are stumbling upon your brother. This is a bit unethical."
Nie Tongsheng was confused, and he joked, "Li Hao has a background relationship, and he doesn't want to offend him, but he is not a vegetarian either!"
Why do you look like you are asking for help now?
They don't have much contact with each other on weekdays. They only see each other in the evenings at most. If there is a conflict, it is definitely nonsense.
In this case, Nie Tongsheng's tone was not very good, "Brother, what's going on? Do you want to have a fight with me?"
Li Hao's face trembled again, this time he was scared.
On one side, he was threatened and came over for questioning, but on the other side, he acted rudely.
Whenever there is a transaction, there is water in it.
Being able to manage the black market from the back door, his background designation is very strong, and his methods are also ruthless, which is much better than him, a clerk in the Temporary Engineering Institute.
What's more, as if they heard such a movement, two black figures walked towards the back of the stall.
The situation was stronger than the situation. Li Hao smiled apologetically and surrendered, "How could I challenge Brother Nie? This is impossible! It's just that the duck in my mouth flew away. You can at least give me an explanation."
Nie Tongsheng smiled playfully and said, "I'm just saying, most people can't figure out how to do business by blocking Tian's business. I thought you wanted to touch me."
Li Hao quickly responded: "No, you are ironware and I am porcelain, how can I touch you! I was just thinking that you had no idea what happened tonight, so I came over to ask you something.
Son."
At this moment, he also understood the situation clearly and could not be tough with the people in front of him.
"That's right."
Nie Tongsheng nodded, very satisfied with this man's attitude, then he held the lamp pole in front of him and lifted the kerosene lamp, tapping his index finger on the wooden pole.
Li Hao's eyelids twitched again. Do you want to act according to the rules?
This time he came to plead guilty. Even if he couldn't afford it, he couldn't pay for it. Otherwise, he would be too cowardly and embarrassed. He would never be able to straighten up in the future.
"Brother Nie, if you still play like this in our relationship, isn't that hurting our feelings?"
Nie Tongsheng didn't force it, and lazily put down the lamp pole, "We brothers also have friendship, let's forget it this time, let's talk about it, which one did you sing with me? I don't have any little girls here. Sniff.
You can’t smell honey here either.”
Li Hao pretended not to hear the other party's sarcasm and said bluntly: "Brother Nie, we are all buddies. Isn't it a little bad for you to tell me about my night out?"
It is dark on weekdays. Except for these people who are active at night all year round, who else will know that he comes out at night?
It was only in the past two months, and he didn't meet any acquaintances at night. He only met people in the black market.
Nie Tongsheng sneered and said disdainfully: "I came out to play with women and got a bit dirty. In the end, you still blame me for coming here. I don't have time to get involved in your nonsense."
Isn't it?
Li Hao looked at Nie Tongsheng's expression carefully, glanced at the tall and thin Lao San and the fierce Lao Wu behind him, and said in a deep voice: "Since you are not the one walking this way, then how about the No. 43 compound?"
How did Yi Chuanzong know about it? This grandson made things dirty for me! And he even threatened me!"
Upon hearing this name, Nie Tongsheng's eyes instantly tightened.
The soft ones are afraid of the hard ones, the hard ones are afraid of the horizontal ones, and the horizontal ones are afraid of death.
In this line of work, they can stand firm in the night of this forty-nine city. The backstage is tough and the people are arrogant. There are few people who are afraid of them. Veterans like Cyclops are one of them, and Yi Chuanzong is the one who is strong and dares to fight.
one.
It would be difficult for him to forget this kind of person, not to mention that he always comes here to visit and makes big purchases every time, so he can be regarded as their financial backer.
Behind him, the tall, thin old man from the black market shuddered suddenly, and looked at Li Hao with a hint of pity in his eyes.
He could still remember that person's hand. He couldn't see anyone in the night. He was so heavy and made no sound when running. He had to carry something with him.
This guy who is showing off his power in bed wants to have a chance with that guy? He is being targeted and he doesn’t even know it.
A while ago, they set up a scam with Xu Damao. Originally, he was with a man worth 25,800,000 yuan, but now he has to clean toilets, get fired from his job, and walk around with his head lowered in front of others. Where else can he go?
Looking proud of the spring breeze?
With such a decline, you don't even know that you are being plotted against. The guy in front of you is probably going to be unlucky.
The third child couldn't help but say, "You come to our place today, it means..." 'You've found the right one. You shouldn't mess with the girls in that courtyard.'
Lao San did not say the next words, because Nie Tongsheng over there suddenly raised his hand and shouted to stop.
Li Hao was listening carefully, and Leng Buding disappeared. He couldn't help but look at Nie Tongsheng in confusion, "Brother Nie, are you ready to say something?"
Nie Tongsheng's eyes flickered and he chuckled, "You came to us at the right time. Although this matter has nothing to do with us, I probably know how you were grabbed by the tail."
Li Hao was overjoyed after hearing this. It would be much easier to deal with if it has nothing to do with these black market guys. "You said, since it has nothing to do with Brother Nie, then we should act according to the rules. Before, I was afraid that the flood would wash away the Dragon King Temple, but now
I feel relieved."
Nie Tongsheng laughed and said, "We are all buddies, as long as you mean it, I will have a good talk with you today."
"Hey, you're talking and I'm listening." Li Hao responded quickly.
Nie Tongsheng nodded, "You should have heard about this guy. He eats ten kilograms of rice in one meal. The food stamps issued by the government are not enough."
"This guy often comes here to buy food stamps. He spotted you when he was picking flowers and smelling honey. Don't look at his big size, but he is very strong. Be careful when walking. You are destined to find him.
No!"
When Li Hao heard this, he suddenly had a look on his face. He slapped his thigh suddenly and said with some annoyance: "This thief Sun tried his best to pretend to be a wolf with a big tail. I was almost killed by him."
Frightened!"
Despite the scolding, a worker is still easy to deal with. Being able to take revenge made Li Hao feel comfortable.
"Brother Nie, thank you for this. Otherwise, I still wouldn't understand. You don't remember the faults of others. I'll give you this number, and the rest is my brother's apology."
Nie Tongsheng looked at the handed over ticket and said cheerfully: "We are all brothers. Of course we have to help each other. You are too polite."
While he reached out and took it, he looked at it, Dahei Shi, this is easy to recognize.
Nie Tongshengle put his hand in his pocket, "I won't hide it from you, brother. Every time this thief comes to my place to exchange tickets, he is assigned to give me a clean hug. If there is no goods here, where can I go? There are not many people coming to my place.
Oh! How much money can you make when there are so few people?"
"But I'm here to follow the rules. He's serious about exchanging tickets and doesn't mess around. He has a loud voice, so it's hard for me to chase people away. But the business is indeed affected, and I feel uncomfortable."
"But for a worker like him, it's not worth it for us to ask someone to discipline him. I heard that your uncle is going to be promoted in the steel rolling mill. This relationship is directly related to him. If you treat him well for me, it can be regarded as a favor to my brother.
Tone. It would be best if I could get this person away. If he eats ten kilograms in one meal, why not eat him to death? I don’t know how much business it has delayed for me."
"Definitely! Definitely! Can I make him relax?"
Li Hao felt relieved after hearing this. Thinking of his brother-in-law, he naturally looked proud.
Nie Tongsheng exchanged compliments with him again and exchanged some pleasantries, while Li Haole walked away leisurely, completely unaware of the strange expression on the third child's face.
It wasn't until Li Hao had gone far that the third child said, "Boss, are you planning to deal with that evil star?"
Nie Tongsheng's eyelids trembled, and his expression became extremely distorted.
"Pang Yufu is not an honest grandson. When we were here, we didn't give him a share. When my old uncle over there became an official, he joined in. Don't take the free money when it's dirty. It's better for him. He will embarrass all the brothers before he leaves.
I was shaken out."
"Now everyone knows that my green wolf was beaten in the eye and turned into a dog with a stick. I knelt on the ground and had to wag my tail."
"He thinks I can't do anything if he leaves. Do you really think I'm a fool? Grandma! Wait, if I don't tear off a piece of flesh for him, let him come back on his knees to beg me!"
The third child and the fifth child also felt resentful. They were also the ones who were embarrassed. Everything was a trivial matter. They were not afraid to talk about things that were unfounded. However, if this person had lost face, they would not be able to pick it up.
There was silence for a while, and then the third child whispered: "Do we really have to deal with that ruthless guy?"
Nie Tongsheng's pupils suddenly tightened. If possible, he would certainly not want to provoke this guy.
There are many things for which he bows his head, but as a worker in a steel rolling mill, he is inferior in all aspects.
It is not as majestic and meritorious as a leader, not as iron-blooded as a soldier, and not as powerful as a factory's armed department.
If one of the three situations is true, it would not be a shame for him to bow his head. Living in these four-nine cities, who can really not bow his head?
If a slightly more powerful worker is still an individual, and is viewed as a joke by outsiders, he will certainly feel humiliated, and will also regard what happened at that time as hatred.
"You are wrong. We are not going to deal with him, but Li Hao is going to deal with him. What does the matter between the two of them have to do with us?"
Lao San and Lao Wu looked at each other, and then nodded suddenly. This matter had nothing to do with them. If they couldn't resist it, they wouldn't be found.
If you are timid, you will be timid, and if you are afraid, you will be afraid. This hatred is not lacking at all.
After being beaten, in addition to Nie Tongsheng, the boss, there were also Lao Wu, the one with the iron rod, and Lao San, the one with the bricks. These two were beaten the hardest and felt the most hatred.
…
The next day in the afternoon.
"Hey, Master, are you back from the village?"
As soon as Yi Chuanzong's family arrived at the gate of the courtyard, the third uncle over there greeted them.
"Third uncle."
"Third uncle."
Three of the four people responded happily, but Lou Xiao'e's expression was a little off, and her voice was a bit muffled.
The first uncle replied cheerfully: "Third uncle, nothing happened in our yard today, right?"
"You came back just in time. There was a notice on the street today, asking us to line up to get New Year's goods tomorrow. I was also wondering if you would stay in the village for a day. It would be a bit troublesome to come back tomorrow."
During the Chinese New Year, peanuts and melon seeds are distributed to families on the street.
After three years of famine, the output was small. These peanuts and melon seeds were in high demand. It was difficult for the leaders to drink wine on time. The amount for entertaining foreign guests was very rare, and they were only given out a little during the Chinese New Year.
According to the quota, each household is provided with half a catty of peanuts (with skin) and 2 taels of melon seeds (ripe) according to the voucher. They are all a whole in the courtyard, so they can simply receive them together and divide them one by one when the time comes.
The uncle directly replied: "There is nothing in the house in the village. It is too cold to stay there at night, so we simply came back that day. Since the street said that we should go to collect the new year's goods tomorrow, let's follow the instructions above tomorrow.
Call for a meeting to discuss how to spend this year."
The third uncle nodded in response, and he tentatively reminded: "Look, it's almost the Chinese New Year, and every household is not allowed to post couplets or anything like that..."
The first uncle was immediately happy when he heard this, "The third uncle is very thoughtful. I was still thinking yesterday, why don't you just write couplets this year? After all, you are the only one in our yard who has this skill. Now you finally want to
Woke up."
"It's no problem. It's Chinese New Year, so I definitely can't forget it." The third uncle was very happy to hear the compliment, and then the expression on his face gradually became reserved, and he said with some embarrassment, "These couplets
Pen, ink, paper and inkstone..."
"Hey, third uncle, we have designated you a little writing fee. Even if we don't give you money, you can give us something else. How can you pay for it in vain?" The first uncle agreed wholeheartedly.
The third uncle was very happy. He looked at the four of them with a smile, and finally stopped at Lou Xiao'e. After a slight hesitation, he said, "What's wrong with my daughter-in-law? Are you not used to taking a bus?"
Yi Chuanzong rolled his eyes, he didn't tell the truth after seeing through it, so why did he take what he had to say?
Originally, he wanted to wait until he got home to ask, but before he got home, he was asked by the third uncle, which ruined the relationship between the two!
"The water in the village is a bit hard, and Xiao'e is not very used to drinking it."
The third uncle also noticed something was wrong and didn't ask in detail.
After getting the key at the uncle's house, the old couple didn't say anything.
After returning to the independent courtyard, Yi Chuanzong quickly ran to the stove after opening the door, used an iron hook to open the sealed stove, and looked into the honeycomb hole, and he could still see the sparks inside.
"That's great, wife, our stove is still on. I'll roast sweet potatoes for you later."
After saying that, Yi Chuanzong quickly and carefully placed the top briquette on the edge of the iron stove, and then pinched out the burned briquettes below one by one without any damage in the middle.
Lou Xiao'e watched him working there, pouting and sitting on the chair next to the iron stove, and said dissatisfied: "All the folks in your village don't like me. My expression is so weird. Who are you showing me?"
I went back to the village today. Originally, the people in the village were very happy to see Lao Yi and his family returning. When Lou Xiao'e was introduced, Village Chief Fang's expression suddenly changed.
The villagers all believed that Sister Hua was Yi Chuanzong's daughter-in-law, and they all took her to the city. However, within a few months, they brought back another woman as their daughter-in-law during the Chinese New Year, which the people in the village couldn't accept.
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Fortunately, the village leaders were there at the time. Although the villagers were puzzled, they must not bring trouble to other people's families during the Chinese New Year. Without waiting for the villagers to ask further questions, the leaders immediately suppressed the matter.
But if the people in the village didn't say it, it didn't mean that Lou Xiao'e couldn't feel it. She wasn't in a very high mood today. She kindly went back to visit the villagers, but instead of receiving blessings, she felt a little suspicious and depressed.
Yi Chuanzong calmly changed the briquettes and said casually: "Maybe it's too cold? Everyone's faces are so red from the cold that they can't bear to burn charcoal until night."
At this point, he paused, turned his head and looked a little confused, "The villages are only a hundred kilometers apart. There is a real gap in the living conditions between the two sides, and the gap in ideology is also not small."
"You said that there are a lot of educated and knowledgeable people in this city next to the family, and there are so many new things in the city. It looks very prosperous. I have been here for a long time, and I have learned a lot without realizing it.
A lot of things have arrived.”
"It's different in this village. Everyone is pretty much the same. That is to say, a few teachers are a little bit literate. Others are pretty good if they only know a few words. Those who usually face the loess and back to the sky don't have to learn so many new things. This idea
It’s a few years behind.”
"But it doesn't matter. When we go back next year, we will definitely be happy with a big boy in our arms. This is what the people in this village recognize."
After saying this, Yi Chuanzong nodded in affirmation, then turned his head and continued to change the honeycomb, his mouth was not idle.
"Life in this village is hard, and these people are a bit adamant, but they are also quite cute. Everything is on their faces, and you can tell whether they are happy or unhappy at a glance."
"We are also developing rapidly here. After this, life will be better, and their thoughts will change slightly. However, some older people will still become slower, and the younger ones will also be affected to some extent. It is designated that they cannot follow the city.
People compare.”
"When communicating with them, use your brain to find the right way. It feels awkward for you to think clearly about some things. In fact, they don't mean that at all. Aren't you asking for trouble if you are a smart person and sulk? We are 700 million people, and there are 600 million.
Most of them are farmers. I see a lot of farmers in a year, but you are still angry? I still see you beautiful when you are happy."
"The crops in this village will mature in a few months. They are used to looking so far away. Their eyes are a little shallow and they pay more attention to immediate interests. In addition, they are straight-tempered. If the development is rapid, they will not be able to accept it. Wait for you in the future.
I'm still angry, so I shouldn't feel bad for you!"
"oops!"
"OK OK!"
"Stop nagging! You love teaching me every day!"
Lou Xiao'e shook her arms angrily and looked at him angrily, "Don't interrupt!"
"explain!"
"Is it related to the blind date in your village?"
"I didn't see that woman when we went back to the village this time. You just took me around. Look, my clothes are covered with dirt, and there are two dead grass leaves stuck on them. You still put them on my face.
It’s really annoying to have a bunch of dust on it!”
Lou Xiao'e was stuck at a good time. No matter how slowly the honeycomb was changed, it would still be finished. When Yi Chuanzong had no work to do, he started asking questions.
No way.
Yi Chuanzong could only sit next to his wife, put his arms around her waist, and started with a large cotton-padded jacket.
He leaned over and smelled the clothes, "It doesn't smell bad. I'll just wash it after the new year."
Lou Xiao'e turned around and shouted fiercely, "You interrupted again! I mean why did you let me hide?"
Yi Chuanzong looked a little confused, "What did I take you to hide from?"
Lou Xiao'e pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "Why don't you hide from that woman!"
Yi Chuanzong's eyes couldn't help but twitch. He didn't mean that at all. But the gag was still very useful. This wife was no longer as angry as before and was serious.
In fact, Sister Hua is fine in the city and not in the village at all, so they don't need to hide at all.
He was hiding from the villagers in the village, and taking Lou Xiaoe back with him was considered to be the root of the matter. The villagers saw this and asked a few questions.
When I go back later, the news has spread in the village. The conversation that needs to be talked about has been finished long ago, and I have accepted it in my heart. Naturally, there will be no more words, and Lou Xiaoe will not be stimulated by any words.
Yi Chuanzong looked a little silent.
Lou Xiao'e stared at him closely. The more she looked at him, the more she felt a little panicked.
Apart from playing around, my man rarely shows his face, but those times are all pretending. Now I can feel a gloomy look on my face. Could it be that I am really angry?
She couldn't help but reflect on it. The two of them worked and lived together, and Yi Chuanzong doted on her, changing his ways to adjust her mentality every day and make her happy.
That is to say, I only went back during the Chinese New Year. That woman has long been a thing of the past. It is inevitable after returning to the village. It seems that she should not keep chasing her. Maybe he is afraid of embarrassment?
Now Lou Xiao'e feels a little regretful. She shouldn't have lost her temper and asked random questions.
After pondering for a long time, Yi Chuanzong spoke up, "I just want to tell you about my previous life, which was my living situation in the village. I want to share my past and my favorite things with you. They once made me
Very happy and unforgettable.”
Lou Xiao'e nodded obediently and took the initiative to lie in Yi Chuanzong's arms.
The daughter-in-law came over and hugged her, of course. Yi Chuanzong tilted his head and rubbed Lou Xiao'e's little head with his chin, feeling relieved in his heart.
The new year is over!
There is no need to talk about some things openly, and Lou Xiao'e may not like to hear the truth. The couple's life is not a war, so there is no need to be serious, so what are you doing to make the atmosphere so tense?
In fact, when he went back, he was also beating the drum in his heart.
If someone really stopped and asked questions in the village, then too many things would be exposed, and Lou Xiaoe would not be able to explode by then.
Some words he hears come to mind, but they are not so easy to deal with. Even if there are no omissions in the lie, he will be chased and tested for several months. If the lie is leaked, how can he cover it up?
"I'll roast sweet potatoes for you later. They won't be a staple food, but a snack. I think the sweet potatoes are still very fragrant!"
"Yeah! I want to eat the yellow-skinned ones."
"Okay, I will bake whichever one you like. I also think the yellow-skinned one tastes better, and the red-skinned one tastes better when made into sweet potato paste."
"Right, that is it."
After saying this, Lou Xiaoe raised her face and maintained the same opinion. The two looked at each other and smiled.
The couple roasted sweet potatoes and ate them while chatting.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Lou Xiao'e was stunned when she heard the dog barking. The sound was very close. It was barking in the yard!
She turned around and said dissatisfiedly: "I asked you to feed others often. Look, your little friend is here!"
Yi Chuanzong twitched the corner of his mouth and said with some dissatisfaction: "How do you talk? What do you mean by my partner?"
Lou Xiao'e rolled her eyes and bent down with her legs together to take a bite of sweet potato. She muttered vaguely, "Didn't you say so yourself? Dogs are human beings' most loyal partners."
Yi Chuanzong bared his teeth, "Is that what you meant?"
Lou Xiao'e snickered and tilted her head to signal, "They are here to find you anyway, it's up to you."