The jeep was slowly advancing on the road, and Yang Xiaotao looked through the glass at the pedestrians passing by, all of them wearing cotton coats and waving small flags in their hands.
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Yang Xiaotao honked the horn and asked the children who were setting off firecrackers in front to get off the road.
The children who were playing heard the sound and immediately ran to the side. Then a piece of broken tiles on the ground was blown up by firecrackers and fell sparsely around.
These children were not afraid, they all clapped their hands very happily.
Yang Xiaotao heard a banging sound coming from the car and helplessly slowed down.
If it were a previous life, it is estimated that whose car was treated like this by a naughty child, they would have stopped the car long ago and asked the parents to argue.
You may even have to pay compensation.
But at this moment, nothing happened at all.
Even if your car crashes, you still have to find someone to repair it.
Insurance? What is that?
The car slowly left, and behind it came the sound of children cheering, mixed with the sound of firecrackers.
"This kid is so good."
With a sigh, Yang Xiaotao parked the car outside an alley.
Not far away, a few cars were parked in twos and threes. It was obvious that many leaders lived here.
After getting off the car, Yang Xiaotao started to move things from the jeep.
There are some gifts that Ran Qiuye helped pack, and in addition there are meat, eggs and vegetables taken out from the system.
There is no way, the appearance of a bunch of drawings directly takes up most of the system space.
Yang Xiaotao will organize it when he has time.
Some things that are no longer needed must be disposed of.
If you can use some food, use it as soon as possible.
So when I came to visit my uncle this time, Yang Xiaotao was packed with things, and he was completely buried in things.
Fortunately, Yang Xiaotao was very strong, so he could hold it and walk steadily.
According to the address given by his uncle, Yang Xiaotao walked at the entrance of the alley for a while, and then checked the number plate at the door.
The place where my uncle lives is not a military courtyard, it looks just like a courtyard or a large courtyard.
It’s not like there are no people living around. On the contrary, there are many people sunbathing in the alley.
When Yang Xiaotao walked by, everyone looked at him. The children who passed by from time to time looked at the things on Yang Xiaotao's body with envious expressions.
Yang Xiaotao also knew that it was a bit conspicuous, so he speeded up and walked deeper into the alley.
As he looked at the iron signs one by one, Yang Xiaotao became more and more suspicious. Did he go wrong?
Just when Yang Xiaotao was wondering if he had remembered correctly, Xiao Wei's voice suddenly came, "Director, there is a family at the corner of the alley. It should be the one you are looking for."
"Where?"
Xiaowei immediately pointed out the direction, and Yang Xiaotao quickened his pace.
Soon, when he came to the end of the alley, he saw a two-meter-wide small alley. Yang Xiaotao looked inside and saw that there were big trees emerging from the walls on both sides, including locust trees, elm trees, and some poplar trees.
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But the road is very clean, and someone is obviously cleaning it here.
Yang Xiaotao saw that no one was there, then walked inside holding his things.
As I walked, I paid attention to the house number.
The next second, Yang Xiaotao finally found the number 303 in his memory.
Then he looked at the yard in front of him.
From the outside, the yard looks quite big, especially the two large iron gates. Although the paint on them is a little faded, there is no paint peeling off.
Yang Xiaotao didn't know if this was his uncle's residence, but since he had found it, he went up to ask.
Putting the large and small bags in his hands on the ground, Yang Xiaotao arranged his clothes, then stepped forward and knocked on the door gently.
After a few sounds, Yang Xiaotao heard the sound of the door opening in the yard. He could hear the footsteps of an old man.
Yang Xiaotao quickly corrected his attitude, and then heard a female voice coming from inside, "Who are you looking for?"
Light and soft, making people feel gentle and comfortable.
As the voice fell, the door opened, and an old woman in her forties or fifties appeared in front of Yang Xiaotao.
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
The old woman looked at Yang Xiaotao. He didn't recognize this person.
And she also noticed a pile of things on the ground at the door, and she became even more vigilant.
Yang Xiaotao was also a little unsure, not knowing what to call him.
Fortunately, at this time, another person came out of the room.
After Yang Xiaotao saw it, he immediately knew that he had found the right place.
"You must be aunt, I am Yang Xiaotao, from Hongxing Machinery Factory."
"I'm here to see you two."
As Yang Xiaotao said, the uncle in the room also saw Yang Xiaotao, who was walking this way.
"Yang Xiaotao?"
The old woman thought and frowned, then she heard footsteps approaching from behind, so she turned around and said, "Old man."
The uncle walked over with a smile, nodded to the old woman, and then came to the door, slightly surprised, "Xiao Tao, why are you here?"
At this time, Yang Xiaotao began to pick up the large and small bags on the ground, "Uncle, you said this, why can't I come and see you?"
Hearing what Yang Xiaotao said, the uncle shook his head and smiled, "This is the nephew I told you before."
"This is your aunt."
"Yes, I am Yang Xiaotao. Hello, aunt."
Yang Xiaotao immediately smiled at his aunt.
"Come on, come on, come in, come in."
After hearing this, the aunt immediately greeted her and came in, and the uncle even stepped forward to help get things.
"No, no, I'll take it myself, it doesn't matter."
With that said, he walked into the yard.
The uncle looked at Yang Xiaotao entering, his nose suddenly felt a little sour, then he turned back and closed the door.
Yang Xiaotao followed his aunt into the house and looked at the yard at the same time.
The yard is very clean, this is Yang Xiaotao's first impression.
Although there are trees in the yard, there are no leaves under the trees.
Although there are traces of planting flowers and plants, there is no sign of decay.
Near the house, an old elm tree casts rays of light on the quiet ground, making it appear peaceful and harmonious.
"Come on, come in, it's cold outside, come in and warm yourself up."
The aunt raised the cotton curtain and Yang Xiaotao took the things into the room.
"Just come here, why do you bring so many things?"
The uncle walked in and looked at the bags of things on the ground, including meat, noodles, and a bag of eggs.
Auntie was also surprised, there were quite a lot of these things.
Especially that piece of pork, which must be at least ten kilograms. Save some food, it will be enough for this year and after.
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This is fine food.
There are also eggs, duck eggs, these...
I didn't look carefully before, but now I see that these things are more valuable than money notes.
"Uncle, aunt, I can't bring anything else, so I can only take this. I'll bring more next time."
After Yang Xiaotao came in, he looked at the furnishings in the room. All he could say was that they were very simple.
Especially there were two steamed buns on the table, which made Yang Xiaotao feel sad.
If you don't know, forget it, but if you already know it, you can't ignore it.
"No need, the two of us can't eat so much here."
The uncle waved his hand after hearing this, and obviously noticed the steamed buns on the table, but his expression was casual and indifferent.
Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything and walked aside.
When the coal in the stove went out, Yang Xiaotao took off his gloves and coat and stepped forward to pick up the stove.
"You, just sit here, I'll come, I'll come."
When her aunt saw Yang Xiaotao cleaning up the stove, she quickly stepped forward to stop him, but Yang Xiaotao didn't care. "Auntie, you may not know that I designed this heating stove."
"I think your heater and radiator are products from the period of our steel rolling mill. They should be three or four years old."
Yang Xiaotao smiled, and her aunt was a little surprised when she heard it, "You designed this."
"This is a good thing. Over the past two years, the house has been much warmer than the previous stove. Many people around here use this stove."
"Hmm, this is made in our factory, didn't uncle tell you?"
"He, all he talked to me about was the people and the country. How could he tell me about this?"
The aunt smiled, and the uncle beside him sat on a chair and picked up a thermos bottle to make tea. He shook his head after hearing this.
Yang Xiaotao knew it after seeing it. He probably said that his aunt didn't remember it, but it didn't matter. He would come here often in the future and he would be familiar with it.
After taking out the coal ash, Yang Xiaotao poured it down under the old elm tree. When he came, he saw coal ash there.
When Yang Xiaotao walked into the house, his aunt took two pieces of briquettes from outside, but Yang Xiaotao took a look and saw that there were not many coal piles.
No wonder there's no stove on in this cold weather.
Yang Xiaotao put the briquettes in and started the fire.
"Auntie, this stove is quite old. Is it a little clogged when burning? It just doesn't ignite easily."
Auntie nodded immediately, "Yes, it's a bit clogged when it burns."
"That's right, there should be too much ash in the chimney and it's blocked."
"This needs to be cleaned regularly, and the radiator needs to be inspected and replaced."
"It's okay. Our machinery factory has regular maintenance personnel. I'll ask them to help you with it tomorrow."
"No, no, no need to bother."
The aunt glanced at the uncle and quickly declined.
"It's okay, this is just after-sales service."
"Besides, if you have a problem, it means there is a problem with our products, which will have a great impact on the reputation of our factory, so this matter is not just your family's business."
The aunt was so dizzy by Yang Xiaotao's words that she could only look at her husband and see him nodding lightly, and then she agreed.
"Okay, it's done."
Yang Xiaotao covered the stove, and his aunt took him to the basin nearby. Yang Xiaotao finished washing his hands.
"Auntie, are you the only one in the family?"
The aunt nodded, "The children are either working or going to school, so they are busy. There are only two of us at home, and there is nothing much to do. We are both quiet."
Yang Xiaotao nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Back in the living room, the uncle had already made tea, and Yang Xiaotao was sitting opposite.
Only then did Yang Xiaotao pay attention to his surroundings.
There is an old-fashioned writing desk near the window, and many newspapers are placed in a conspicuous place.
There is a photo frame near the window, and inside it is a family portrait.
There is a row of old-fashioned bookshelves against the wall, containing many books, some in Chinese and many from the Alliance.
"Why do you have time to come to my place?"
The uncle poured tea for Yang Xiaotao and asked casually.
"Isn't this New Year's Day? Come and see you two."
Yang Xiaotao said casually, and then took out a box of red pandas from his pocket.
The uncle looked at it but subconsciously looked at the aunt beside him.
Seeing this, Yang Xiaotao didn't know what was going on, so he didn't know whether to take back his outstretched hand, and then looked at his aunt with some embarrassment.
"You guys chat, I'll go pack my things."
Auntie got up straight away and walked out.
"Well, let's drink the Fenjiu that Bo Xian sent last time."
"I know, I know."
The aunt's joyful voice came, and the uncle immediately turned around and picked up the cigarette on the table.
Yang Xiaotao took out a lighter from his pocket and lit it, then took a big sip.
"During this period, we are under strict control, one pack of cigarettes a week."
The uncle said happily, and then took another careful sip.
"One box a week? Then today is not Monday..."
"Ahem, I was so happy last week that I smoked two boxes. This week's share is gone."
When Yang Xiaotao heard this, he immediately laughed.
The uncle also patted his thigh helplessly.
Yang Xiaotao smiled and took out an unopened box of Qunying from his clothes. Finally, he took out the unopened red peonies from his coat pocket and put them all on the table.
"I smoked this with my comrades. I don't know if it suits your taste."
When the old man saw it, he immediately whispered, "It's okay, as long as it's a cigarette."
As he said this, he put away the cigarette and put it behind the bookshelf.
"I will bring more boxes of red pandas next time I come."
But the uncle waved his hand, "No, no, just one or two boxes."
"If there are too many, the secret will be exposed easily."
Yang Xiaotao laughed again, "Okay, then I'll come often."
The uncle shook his head again after hearing this, but didn't say anything.
Yang Xiaotao naturally knew his uncle's worries, but this was not a problem for him.
What's the icing on the cake compared to providing help when it's time?
Besides, he came here openly and it was nothing shameful.