The sun sets in the west, and the golden sunlight shines on the courtyard.
The residents in the compound came back from the factory one after another, talking and laughing as they walked, the children in the compound played wantonly, and the air was filled with a strong breath of life.
Old man Zhou wore the old but clean uniform of the supply and marketing cooperative and slowly walked into the courtyard. He stood in the middle of the courtyard a little awkwardly, with a trace of confusion in his eyes, obviously looking for Jia Zhang's home. His
There was a somewhat nervous and expectant look on his weather-beaten face.
The looks from the surrounding residents made him even more uncomfortable. After hesitating, he walked towards the third uncle who was chatting with others, cleared his throat, and asked in a simple and honest tone: "Brother, please
May I ask, which house is Jia Zhang’s house in?”
The third uncle raised his eyebrows and asked with a hint of curiosity: "Brother, who are you? What do you want to see Jia Zhang for?"
Old man Zhou scratched his head in embarrassment, his face flushed slightly, and then he mustered up the courage to say: "I...I am Jia Zhang's blind date." His voice was not loud, but in this lively yard it was loud.
It's like throwing a stone into a calm lake and instantly causing thousands of waves.
The surrounding residents suddenly became quiet, followed by a burst of whispering.
"What? Jia and Zhang's blind date? This is really a new thing!" An aunt's eyes widened in surprise, and she stopped selecting vegetables in her hands.
"Just her? She's on a blind date? How old is she? There can't be any conspiracy, right?" A young daughter-in-law curled her lips, full of suspicion.
"Hey, maybe I just want to find a companion. We are getting old, so it would be nice to have someone to support each other." An old man said thoughtfully, stroking his beard.
"Don't forget that Mr. Jia Zhang often takes advantage. I don't think this matter is that simple." An uncle next to him frowned, his eyes full of vigilance.
The third uncle was also surprised. He looked at Old Man Zhou again and thought to himself: "What kind of medicine is sold in Jia Zhang's gourd?" However, he still enthusiastically pointed to Old Zhou in the direction of Jia Zhang's house.
, "Brother, that's the door over there. Don't let that old fox from the Jia Zhang family plot you."
Old man Zhou frowned slightly when he heard this. He did not expect that Jia Zhang's reputation among the residents of the compound was so bad.
With a bit of nervousness and expectation, Mr. Zhou slowly walked to the door of Jia Zhang's house and knocked gently. The door opened soon, and Jia Zhang stood at the door with a smile on her face. The smile on her face
The face with heavy makeup looks a bit exaggerated.
"Brother Zhou, you are here, come in quickly!" Mrs. Jia Zhang enthusiastically took Old Zhou's arm and welcomed him into the house.
As soon as Mr. Zhou entered the room, he felt a different kind of excitement. Although the furnishings in the room were simple, they were also neatly tidied up. He stood in the middle of the room a little cautiously, not knowing where to sit.
Mrs. Jia Zhang hurriedly greeted: "Brother Zhou, don't stand here. Sit here quickly." As he said this, he pointed to a stool.
At this time, Qin Huairu poked his head out of the kitchen, and Mrs. Jia Zhang immediately said: "Qin Huairu, bring the food quickly, don't let Brother Zhou starve." Qin Huairu responded and looked at Old Man Zhou with complicated eyes.
After taking one look, he turned around and went into the kitchen to serve the dishes.
Bang Gang and Xiao Huaihua walked out of the back room. They followed Jia Zhang's previous instructions and greeted old man Zhou obediently. Bang Gang smiled and said, "Grandpa Zhou, you are here. Welcome." Xiao Huaihua also said.
He said sweetly: "Hello, Grandpa Zhou."
Old man Zhou looked at the two children with a kind smile on his face and said, "Hey, hello, these two children are really sensible." The original tension in his heart dissipated a little in this warm atmosphere, and he said to
This home also feels a bit more likeable.
Mrs. Jia Zhang looked on, feeling secretly happy, feeling that her plan had been half successful. While chatting with Old Man Zhou, she paid attention to the progress of Qin Huairu's serving of food, thinking about how to get Old Man Zhou drunk later.
So that you can get that key key.
Old man Zhou was sitting on a stool, with the comments of the residents he just heard in the yard echoing in his mind. Those words were like thorns piercing his heart. He frowned and looked at Jia Zhang
Mrs. Jia Zhang hesitated for a moment, then asked: "Ms. Jia Zhang, when I first entered the yard, I heard some residents talking about you, saying that you like to take advantage. What's going on?"
Jia Zhang's heart skipped a beat, and her smile suddenly froze on her face, with a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes. However, she quickly returned to normal, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said with a hint of disdain: "Humph, Brother Zhou,
Don't listen to their nonsense. Those people are just jealous of me."
Old man Zhou looked puzzled, "Jealous of you? Why do you say that?"
Jia Zhang cleared her throat and began to explain vividly: "Brother Zhou, think about it, is it easy for me, a widow, to raise a child? I just live my life carefully and save as much as I can. Those
People, they just don't see me as good, so they arrange things for me. For example, if there is something in the yard, and I fight for more for the children, they will say that I am taking advantage. In fact, they are just jealous, jealous that I can raise the children.
It’s so good.”
After hearing this, Old Man Zhou nodded doubtfully, "So that's it." Although he still had some doubts in his heart, looking at Jia Zhang's confident look, he felt that maybe others had misunderstood her.
Seeing that Old Man Zhou's expression had softened, Jia Zhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but she was secretly cursing those talkative residents who almost ruined her good deeds. She quickly changed the subject, "Brother Zhou, let's not talk about these unpleasant things.
Come on, come on, let’s try this meal, it’s all carefully prepared by Qin Huairu.” As she said that, she enthusiastically gave Old Man Zhou a piece of food with chopsticks.
In this seemingly warm and harmonious atmosphere, the door was suddenly pushed open with a bang, and Si Zhu strode in. He deliberately straightened his back, assuming a majestic look like the second uncle of the compound.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Everyone in the room was startled by the sudden movement. Old man Zhou looked at the door in shock. Silly Zhu's eyes scanned around the room.
Finally, it fell on Old Man Zhou and asked loudly: "Who are you? What are you doing at Jia's house?"
Mrs. Jia Zhang secretly complained in her heart. She knew that Silly Zhu came here to cause trouble on purpose. But in front of Old Man Zhou, she couldn't get angry, so she could only hold back her anger and said with a smile: "Silly Zhu"
, this is old man Zhou, my blind date. He works as a warehouse manager for a supply and marketing cooperative, and he is a good man."
Silly Zhu frowned and continued to ask in a pretentious manner: "A blind date? Why haven't you heard anyone in the yard talk about such a big thing? Don't bring any unscrupulous people into the yard."
Mrs. Jia Zhang was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but she still patiently explained: "We are just starting, aren't we? Brother Zhou is such a nice person, don't talk nonsense here."
Old man Zhou stood up with some embarrassment and nodded towards Silly Zhu, "Hello, I am old man Zhou. I am here for dinner today at the invitation of Jia Zhang. I have no other intention."
Silly Zhu, however, refused to give up. He circled around the old man Zhou, as if he was examining the prisoner, "Huh, are you looking at the warehouse in the supply and marketing cooperative? Then you must abide by the rules and don't mess with the things in the supply and marketing cooperative."
Although our yard is not big, the atmosphere cannot be bad."
Jia Zhang couldn't help it anymore, "Si Zhu, are you finished? Today is a good thing for my family, so don't disturb it." Si Zhu sneered, "I am doing this for the safety of the yard, so I have to keep an eye on it.
"As he said that, he glanced at Old Man Zhou again, his eyes full of suspicion, and then walked out of Jia's house in a swagger. Jia Zhang looked at Silly Zhu's leaving back, trembling with anger.
This damn stupid Zhu was obviously sent by Li Donglai to ruin her affairs.
However, Mrs. Jia Zhang could not be angry at this time, so she could only introduce the identity of Sha Zhu to Old Man Zhou.
Old Man Zhou's family also lived in the courtyard, so he naturally knew the responsibilities of the steward of the courtyard, so he didn't feel unhappy.
The table was filled with steaming meals, and the lights were dim but with a different kind of warmth. The dinner seemed to be unfolding in a harmonious atmosphere.
Banggan took the lead in picking up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine for Old Man Zhou, with a flattering smile on his face, "Grandpa Zhou, this is your first time coming to our house. You have to drink this glass of wine. This is ours."
A little thought."
Old man Zhou waved his hand with some embarrassment, "Son, grandpa is old and can't drink well, so he won't drink this glass of wine."
Seeing this, little Huaihua took Old Zhou's arm and said coquettishly: "Grandpa Zhou, just have a drink. If you don't drink, you don't like us."
Old man Zhou smiled and touched little Sophora japonica's head, "Little Sophora japonica, it's not that grandpa doesn't like you, it's just that grandpa really can't drink. He's afraid of making a fool of himself after drinking."
Mrs. Jia Zhang looked on and said quickly: "Brother Zhou, just accept the children's wishes. It's just one cup. You won't get drunk."
Old man Zhou was still hesitant. He looked at the glass of wine as if it was a difficult problem, "Sister Jia, it's not that I don't give face to the children. I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself after drinking this wine. I'm still on a blind date."
Well, it would be bad if you were drunk."
Banggan rolled his eyes, picked up the wine glass, and handed it to Old Zhou's mouth, "Grandpa Zhou, look at you, we are all so enthusiastic, just take a sip, just a sip."
Old man Zhou smiled helplessly, took a small sip, "Okay, kids, grandpa really can't drink anymore."
Little Sophora japonica was reluctant, "Grandpa Zhou, you only drank so much, how can you do that? You should drink a little more." As she said this, she wanted to pour another drink for Old Man Zhou.
Old man Zhou quickly blocked the wine glass with his hand, "Little Sophora japonica, don't pour it. Grandpa really can't drink anymore. If you drink any more, you'll get drunk." There was a trace of determination in his eyes. He didn't want to end up in this special situation because of drinking.
Gaffe on occasion.
Seeing that Old Zhou kept refusing to drink, Jia Zhang was secretly worried, but she still had a warm smile on her face. She put down the bowls and chopsticks in her hands, stood up, and walked to Old Zhou.
"Brother Zhou, look at you, the children are so enthusiastic and you don't even drink. Do you dislike us?" Mrs. Jia Zhang took Old Zhou's arm and shook it slightly.
Old man Zhou waved his hands quickly, "Sister Jia, what are you talking about? How can I dislike it? It's just that I'm really afraid of getting drunk. When the alcohol gets stronger, I'm afraid that I won't be able to control myself and make a fool of myself in front of you.
.”
Jia Zhang smiled and narrowed her eyes, "Brother Zhou, you are too unreasonable. We are just having a meal happily today, how can we be so particular about it? Just drink a little, that's fine.
Give me some face. You see, I specially prepared this wine for today. It is good wine." With that said, Jia Zhang picked up the wine pot and poured another glass for Old Man Zhou.
Old man Zhou was still hesitant. He looked at Ms. Jia and Zhang, then at the expectant eyes on the table, and sighed, "Sister Jia, if you say so, if I don't drink, it really won't make sense. Then I will drink."
Let’s have this one.” After saying that, Old Man Zhou picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this, Mrs. Jia Zhang showed a proud smile on her face. She quickly poured another cup for Old Zhou, "Brother Zhou, look, there will be nothing wrong with this cup. Come on, have another cup."
Old man Zhou smiled helplessly, "Sister Jia, are you trying to get me drunk?"
Jia Zhang quickly waved her hand, "Brother Zhou, you are joking, I just want to make you happy."
Old man Zhou couldn't resist, so he drank another glass. The wine flowed down his throat, and he felt that his head was starting to feel dizzy.
After three rounds of drinking, Old Man Zhou's eyes had begun to become blurry and his speech was a little slurred. His face turned red and his body was leaning unsteadily on the back of the chair. He was obviously very drunk.
Looking at Old Man Zhou's appearance, Jia Zhang raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and a glimmer of success flashed in her eyes. She winked at Banggeng and whispered: "Banggeng, take the key now."
Banggeng understood, he put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, and walked quietly to Old Man Zhou. Old Man Zhou was already a little confused at this time, muttering some inaudible words in his mouth. Banggeng cautiously stretched his hand to Zhou
The key chain hanging on the old man's waist made his heart beat faster involuntarily, feeling both nervous and excited.
Little Sophora japonica looked on nervously, not daring to express her anger, and her eyes widened.
Just when Banggeng's hand was about to touch the key, Old Man Zhou suddenly moved and muttered: "Wine... I can't drink any more..." Banggeng was startled, and quickly retracted his hand and stood there.
He didn't dare to move, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. After a while, seeing that there was no other reaction from Mr. Zhou, he continued to reach for the key. This time, he successfully got the key and held it tightly in his hand.
, then quickly returned to Jia Zhang and handed her the key.
Mrs. Jia Zhang took the key, with a greedy look in her eyes. She lowered her voice and said to Banggan and Xiaohuaihua: "Let's go, let's act as planned." After that, the three of them quietly walked towards the door, leaving only one person behind.
Old man Zhou drunk on the chair
Silly Zhu was standing in front of his window at this time, looking at the shadows of the three people.
"Daughter-in-law, Brother Donglai guessed right. Jia Zhang, Banggan and Xiaohuahua are really going to do something bad this time! No, I have to tell Brother Donglai."
