It was already very late when we returned to the courtyard, and the lights in every house were out. Shazhu and Su Yi slowed down their pace, lowered their voices, and went home to rest.
A night of silence.
Because he didn't have to go to work the next day, Su Yi didn't get up so early and lay down on the bed to take a nap.
In fact, it doesn't matter whether you are lazy or not, Su Yi mainly seeks the feeling of sleeping in.
I felt bad because it was too noisy.
Early in the morning, those who were supposed to go to work went to work, and those who were supposed to be cleaning up at home also got up and cleaned up. A few old ladies were chatting and laughing in the yard, and it was so noisy.
Especially the third aunt with a loud voice. If you say you feed the chickens, then feed the chickens...
Just feed the chickens.
She had to stand outside Su Yi's bedroom window and chat with Aunt Ma for half an hour.
Su Yi lay on the bed and listened completely to the story of a girl named Zhang from the courtyard next door who married a shoe repairman and then cheated on her with a salesman.
Why do people cheat, how do they cheat, what are the first words they say during cheating, how long does it take...
Even the three aunts knew the details, such as the person who took off his pants to the crook of his legs, and the fact that the salesman had a mole on his black buttocks.
Su Yi felt that the third aunt was hiding under the quilt at that time, still lying between the salesman and Miss Zhang. Otherwise, how could she know so clearly?
The topics discussed by the aunts are really exciting, just like listening to pornographic articles.
So when Su Yi went out with a washbasin and a toothbrush bowl and a towel around his neck, the third aunt was so embarrassed that her face turned red.
"Yuan, Yuanchao, are you here...Why, why didn't you go to work..." The third aunt's loud voice suddenly changed to a high pitched voice.
The first and second aunts on one side were quacking happily, smiling like ducks.
"Go, go, don't laugh!" The third aunt was even more embarrassed. She smiled at Su Yi and said: "Old ladies, this is how we talk. Normally, your first and second aunts talk more energetically than me. I'm talking to Su Yi all the time.
They learned it."
"Hey, hey, don't throw dirty water on us." The eldest mother said with a smile, "The third uncle is the only educated person in our courtyard. You are close to Zhu Zhechi, so you have developed the ability to tell stories. I
He and his second aunt are both rough and rude, and they usually stumble when they speak. How can I speak like you do? It makes people feel itchy..."
"That's right, his first aunt and I don't have the ability to support Korea. Don't believe what your third aunt says." The second aunt smiled enthusiastically.
Su Yi walked towards the hanging flower door and said with a smile: "I just woke up, but I didn't hear anything. What did the third aunt say?"
"It's best if you don't hear me, I didn't say anything!" the third aunt said quickly.
"That's Yuan Chao trying to save face for you. Do you really think he didn't hear it?" said the second aunt.
"Showing you are smart?" The third aunt glared at her, "Why didn't this Yuanchao go to work today? I just said why is his bicycle still here..."
After a pause, she said: "By the way, there is still a bowl of porridge left in the pot at home, and the steamed buns are not cold yet... I will go and bring it to Yuan Chao. The child is young, so it is best not to have breakfast..."
With gurgling words in his mouth, he quickly turned around and went back to the house.
The second aunt clicked her tongue and said sarcastically: "Did you see it? The iron tree is blooming! This is because we have work in broad daylight and are anxious."
The eldest mother smiled and said: "She must be anxious, Jie Cheng is a few years older than Guangtian, and her job is not stable yet... Okay, let's not chat anymore, just listen to his third aunt's gossip, I have to go
Go see the old lady in the backyard."
"I'm back too. Are you going to the Dongsi Vegetable Market later? Let's go together..." the second aunt also said while walking back.
As soon as Su Yi returned to the house after washing up, the third aunt came with porridge, steamed buns and a small plate of shredded pickles. She said enthusiastically: "It's already past nine o'clock. The breakfast stall has long been sold out. Auntie has some at home.
I'll bring you some, you can make do with it for two people, don't feel bad about it."
Su Yi hung up the towel and said with a smile: "It's too troublesome for you, Third Aunt."
"What's the trouble? You have to leave early for work, otherwise you can go to my house to eat every day and then go to work!" The third aunt said with a smile, "Yuanchao, why didn't you go to the factory today?"
Su Yi stopped being polite and sat down, picked up the steamed bun and took a bite. While eating, he said, "I'm on the field today. I have free time, so I'm not in a hurry to go out."
Picking up Kuaizi and taking a bite of the pickles, Su Yi praised: "The pickles are well acted, crispy and appetizing!"
"Do you like this? Then aunt asked Yu Li to bring you some." The third aunt said hurriedly.
Su Yi waved his hand: "I don't have a pickle jar here, and the one I used is broken. If I want to eat it, I can ask Sister-in-law Yu Li to catch it freshly at your house. Haha, I won't be polite to you."
"You're welcome, you're welcome, that's the right thing!" The third aunt was very happy, wishing that Su Yi wouldn't see her, "You can eat that Yuan Chao, and the aunt has to go to the vegetable market to pick up some vegetable leaves to feed the chickens. I
I guess it only takes a few days for this chicken to lay eggs."
"Okay, you are busy with your work. Sister-in-law Yu Li will send the bowl back to you soon in the evening."
"Anything is fine, haha..."
After the third aunt left, Su Yi slowly finished the porridge, the steamed buns, and a small plate of pickles.
Even though this breakfast is simple, it is really appetizing and comfortable to eat.
Su Yi tidied up a little and was about to go out, but suddenly a thought came to her mind, she looked towards the door, and the next second she heard the voice of a aunt.
"Yuan Korea, the old lady sees you coming!"
Just like last night, the eldest mother helped the old lady in and left first. After the old lady sat down, she couldn't wait to ask: "Yuan Chao, how is the matter with Silly Zhu?"
Su Yi didn't give in, and roughly explained the results.
After hearing this, the old lady sighed and said: "This time he fell hard, but it's okay. Suffering a loss is a blessing, and you can be wise. Come to the aid of Korea. Thank you, madam. You have helped me a lot."
Su Yi smiled and said: "If you are a neighbor, I can help you if you can. It doesn't matter."
"If we were so kind as you, there wouldn't be so many things in our courtyard." The old lady said, "What happened to the child? Their whole family went out early in the morning, and they didn't know what they were doing.
Went. I heard your aunt say that Bangge is going to be expelled from school. Is this true?"
Su Yi nodded: "Yes, I was fired."
The old lady said: "That's right! This child with unclean hands and feet will be disgusted by everyone who sees it. Mrs. Jia Zhang is too spoiled with her children, and this is what will happen."
Su Yi smiled and didn't answer.
"Yuan Chao, my wife can see that you are a smart person and will do great things in the future." The old lady said, "Unlike Silly Zhu, this kid is destined to be an ordinary cook, and he will not be able to achieve anything big. But but
The child accepts death. If you save him this time, he will definitely regard you as a benefactor and will be grateful to you for the rest of his life. If you have any need for him in the future, feel free to use him; if he can be taken care of by you, then he will be grateful to you for the rest of his life.
It’s considered settled. You two children support each other and have someone to rely on for life. You can’t go wrong if you believe me, my wife.”
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Su Yi said cheerfully.
The old lady received Su Yi's affirmative reply, smiled so much that her gums were exposed, and left happily.
After seeing off the old lady, Su Yi was about to go out. He thought of going to the alley to call the factory and make an appointment with Liu Guangtian and Zhang Chunmei. The three of them would go to the printing factory to get to know the people and familiarize themselves with the people who were familiar with printing the factory newspaper.
process.
But unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived at the alley, I ran into an acquaintance - Liu Guifen.
"Yuan Korea? Why didn't you go to work today? Are you still wandering around in the alley at this hour?" Liu Guifen said in surprise.
"The comrades are too enthusiastic, so I avoided the limelight." Su Yi said with a smile, "I applied for a day of field service with the leader."
Liu Guifen was happy: "It's hard to be a hero, right? Don't think about taking a break. Director Qu said this morning that the community will hold a commendation meeting for you in the near future and you will be invited to give a speech."
Su Yi said, "Aunt Liu, help me push her quickly, I won't go."
"That's not up to you. The invitation letters have been sent to your factory." Liu Guifen said with a smile, "And why don't you come if it's beneficial? There's a bonus."
"How much?" Su Yi asked.
"Two dollars." Liu Guifen stretched out her finger.
"Donate for me to a welfare home or to the lonely elderly." Su Yi said, "I've already gone back with you anyway. I really don't want to go."
"It's quite honorable... Okay, then I'll go back and talk to Director Qu." Liu Guifen said helplessly, "You field worker... forget it, I won't ask, you just didn't go to work, otherwise I will make an appointment for you
Is the decoration team coming?"
"Okay." Su Yi said.
"Just wait, I'll make a call." Liu Guifen turned around and went into the phone room. When she came out after a while, she said anxiously: "I almost forgot. It's a rare opportunity if you don't go to work today. I'll help you at noon."
You arrange a blind date, I have already thought about the girl, and after I have made an agreement with her family, I will go directly to her work to find her, and then bring her to see you!"
Blind date?
Su Yi was stunned for a moment.
Is this about to start a blind date?
Very good, very good.
Su Yi was looking forward to it and said with a smile: "Okay, Aunt Liu, how about you ride my bicycle, it will be more convenient to go back and forth."
"I'm not being polite to you. The road is indeed a bit far, and I'm tired from running back and forth." Liu Guifen simply pushed the cart as she came up. "It just so happened that this girl saw this new car, and she has a more intuitive understanding of your conditions."
"What are the conditions of this girl?" Su Yi asked curiously.
"Keep it secret!" Liu Guifen said with a smile, "You will know when I bring her here. The girl is definitely in good condition, well-educated, and pretty. Just wait to meet me! After you meet Lao Kong, go to Dongzhimen Bridge and wait.
I, if I arrive early, I will go there."
"Lao Kong?"
"He's a decoration guy. He has a decoration team." Liu Guifen said, "I called him. He lives in the alley next door. He turned around and came over. If you saw someone missing an arm, that was him.
Yes. He was injured and retired from the Construction Corps. When you meet him, call him Uncle Kong. He is a reliable person! You don’t need to tell him about that matter. I will just explain it to him."
"Okay, I understand Aunt Liu." Su Yi nodded.
"Let's go!" Liu Guifen was busy with her work. After saying that, she got on Su Yi's bicycle and left.
Su Yi stood at the entrance of the alley and waited for a while, and sure enough, he saw a middle-aged man carrying a canvas satchel and wearing camouflage uniform walking over.
This middle-aged man had one empty sleeve, and the cuffs were stuffed into his pocket. He looked quite honest, and his features looked familiar to Su Yi the more he looked at him, and he always felt like he had seen him somewhere before.
Thinking of his surname Kong...Su Yi was a little surprised and thought that if it was true, it would be a coincidence.
"Uncle Kong!" Seeing the middle-aged man about to pass by Su Yi, Su Yi called out.
The middle-aged man looked over suspiciously and looked at Su Yi.
"Are you the Uncle Kong introduced by Aunt Liu?" Su Yi walked over, stretched out his left hand and said with a smile.
The middle-aged man's remaining hand is also his left hand.
"I am the one who asked you for help. My name is Su Yuanchao. You can just call me Xiao Su."
"So it's my boss!" Lao Kong showed a smile on his face and hurriedly reached out to shake Su Yi's hand. His hands were full of cracks and calluses, and he looked like he was in trouble.
"Thank you for taking care of me. My surname is Kong, Kong Damin." Lao Kong said.
"May I ask, who are you and Kong Ermin from the department store..." Su Yi asked.
"Do you know my son?" Kong Damin asked in surprise.
"Er Min is your son? That's a coincidence." Su Yi said with a smile, "I know him. We met him when we were shopping in a department store before. I thought he looked familiar to you. But your names sound similar.
It's two brothers."
Kong Damin said happily: "They all say that, if I have a grandson, he will be called Sanmin!"
Su Yi said: "The Three People's Principles are the doctrine of the Fruit Party. I don't want to call this name, and I don't want to say this in the future, Uncle Kong!"
Kong Damin scratched his head and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? White Japs are not good people, but Mr. Sun Yat-sen is the father of the country."
Su Yi shook his head and said, "I don't want to talk about that... let's go, I'll take you to see the house."
Let's talk about the simple things and talk about the profound things.
The two of them returned to the courtyard one after another. Su Yi pointed to the collapsed house next to him and said, "This is it. I want to rebuild this room and connect it to the two rooms on my side."
"This room is not small," Kong Damin immediately got into work mode, walked into the half-collapsed wall, and said while banging around, "The room on your side is a bedroom, right? It's connected to the bedroom... Are you planning to do it?"
How about another bedroom?"
"I haven't decided what to do yet." Su Yi said, "Uncle Kong, if we build a house, how long will it take to complete it?"
"This wall is shaking so much, you see..." Kong Damin shook the half-collapsed wall, "Everything has to be smashed and rebuilt, and the foundation has to be rebuilt. If you can keep up with the materials, it will take two days to build the foundation and two days to build the wall again."
The walls are built in a day, the roof is capped in a day, and the house can be completed in five days. But after the house is built, it needs to be left to dry, and it will take at least ten days to plaster and scrape... Add it all up, and it will take twenty days to complete. But
A week’s work at most.”
"What if I ask you to contract the work and materials?" Su Yi asked.
Kong Damin suddenly became energetic and said: "Of course there is no problem. I promise to use the best materials for you and will never mess with you! And if I supply the materials, it will definitely be cheaper than if you go out and buy it yourself. Of course, if you