Shen Qingsheng was sitting at the door of the equipment department with a bamboo basket under his feet and an enamel jar in his hand. On the table was a plate of potato-roasted chicken nuggets and a stack of peanuts. There were two empty bottles of Xifeng wine on the ground, facing Ji Erliang. Drink up.
"This is too overbearing, even more powerful than Optimus Prime. People are so happy outside, but Sixth Brother can maintain the standard of eating a chicken for two days on the farm."
Zhou Wenzhong looked at all this through the flat glass, sighed, kneaded a ball of pure white flour with both hands, stretched it and threw it on the noodle counter with a crackling sound.
"Is the fried noodles that Sixth Brother asked for ready?"
"It will be ready soon. The water in the pot has just boiled. You have asked me three times in just a moment. Are you still afraid that I will eat the noodles secretly?"
"It's a misunderstanding."
Ma Youhe opened the lid of the iron pot, took a look, and checked the side dishes again.
"What's missing? I'll go to another camp to buy it for you."
"It's winter. I need some green vegetables. Can you get them for me? I'll have them in five minutes."
Zhou Wenzhong cut some green leaves from the cabbage, threw them into the pot and blanched them, then placed them in a large porcelain bowl. He threw the torn wide noodles into the pot and cooked them before placing them in the bowl. He pinched some from the space. Sprinkle white pepper noodles and Sichuan pepper powder on top, and pinch a pinch of salt. Finally, lift the iron pot down, pick up an iron spoon with 2 ounces of oil in your right hand and place it on the stove.
"Stab...stab...ah cut..."
Zhou Wenzhong hurriedly opened the window for ventilation, poured the three bowls of oily noodles into his hands, and handed them to Ma Youhe outside through the window. The kitchen was almost full of people.
"Huh... I'm so relieved that I can't hold my breath to death."
Shen Qingsheng took the bowl in his hand, picked up the wide noodles with his chopsticks and took a sip.
"Cough...cough, I choked so much..."
"Don't you want to eat something?"
"If you don't eat, you will fill up your stomach later, and you will never be full again."
Ma Youhe persuaded and stopped talking. Zhou Wenzhong walked into the courtyard under the sun, crossed his hands and held his elbows, placed his feet shoulder-width apart, and when bending over, his elbows should be close to his knees. .
Shen Qingsheng drank and watched Zhou Wenzhong's movements, took a puff of cigarette and said: "Kick, smoke, cross, kneel, pass."
"Fan your waist, cross your legs, dig your feet, lengthen your waist, pump your legs, and kick with a step."
"Haha, this isn't Tianjin wrestling. To me, it looks like the basic skills of the Shanpu camp in the palace before. Who is your master?"
Zhou Wenzhong held a stone with both hands, raised it above his head and turned his wrist back and forth and replied: "Wang Wenhai."
"do not know."
"My master has the same surname as yours."
"Really? Tell me and I'll listen."
"Shen Yousan."
"Haha, he defeated Japanese judo masters during the Republic of China and won the title of wrestling king. From then on, anyone who practiced wrestling claimed to be his disciple or grandson."
"Maybe."
"If you ask me, stop practicing. Look at your little body. No matter how skilled you are, it's useless. You should eat more and gain weight."
Shen Qingsheng was drinking while enjoying Zhou Wenzhong's talent show.
Ji Erliang commented: "Look at the people who practice wrestling in Xilin Gol. They are all about 2 meters tall and weigh about 200 kilograms. Look at you, you are less than 1.7 meters in cotton shoes and you weigh 100 kilograms? It’s useless no matter how many tricks I give you, it’s like trying to catch a chicken.”
"They eat beef and mutton every day, but I have been losing at the starting line since I was born. I can't compare with them at all."
"In the 24th year of the Republic of China, we had a group of martial arts masters sneak attack on an infantry company of the Little Devils. At that time, more than 2,200 people went. We took advantage of the darkness to do it, but only 6 people came back. After another After a lot of treatment, only two people survived. Since then, no one has practiced this thing."
Seeing that Zhou Wenzhong didn't answer, Ma Youhe said: "We are in a new society, so you have to play with guns. If you don't believe it, just go to the countryside with 10 kilograms of national food stamps, and they will even give you grenades in exchange." "
"talk later."
Ji Erliang stood up from his chair under the influence of alcohol and walked to Zhou Wenzhong. He held Zhou Wenzhong's collar with his left hand and his cotton pants around his waist with his right hand.
Using his waist and arms, he suddenly lifted Zhou Wenzhong up. Without any surprise, he lifted Zhou Wenzhong above his head. After turning around, he gently placed Zhou Wenzhong on the ground. Ji Erliang sighed and shook his head.
After seeing this, Shen Qingsheng curled his lips and ate faster. The food that had just been served was no longer hot in just 3 minutes.
At the same time, the third aunt knocked on the door of Yi Zhonghai's house, and the eldest mother enthusiastically let Yang Ruihua into the house and sat down.
"How is this going, Mr. Yan? Did you say anything?"
"There's no problem anymore."
"That's good, that's good. Today, this kid also went to the countryside. When he comes back from the countryside, the organization will arrange a job for him. If not, he will be directly assigned to a big factory. By then, you, the mother-in-law, will be done with it.
Sigh... It's really not easy for you all these years. Teacher Yan has been busy with school things all day long. This big business at home depends on you. Our old Yi even said that you are a strong lady! If you could If you work in a factory, I guess you will be awarded the title of March 8th Red Flag Bearer."
The first aunt politely poured another glass of boiling water, patted the third aunt's hand, picked up the needle and thread in the basket and started to darn the socks.
"His aunt, Master Yi, do they have heavy tasks in the factory?"
"I guess I'll have to get off work later than usual today. After all, it's just a few days after the New Year, and the whole factory has to check the machines quickly. Isn't that right? I went back home at noon today and then went out again. Lao Yi has to go first today I went to the street office and signed the list of people from our hospital who are going to the countryside this year. Then I went home to get the money and went to the savings bank. It is not safe to keep money at home, but it is safer to save it."
"ah?"
After hearing this, the third aunt stood up and couldn't even say anything about borrowing money.
"Saved it?"
"Yes, our Lao Yi's salary is not a secret at all. His troubled apprentices in the factory opened their mouths, why can't Lao Yi pay a couple of cents? I won't mention these things. After all these years The two of us are in the courtyard. In addition to taking care of the old lady in the backyard, we also have to provide subsidies for the child Dongxu. You also know that his wife in the countryside does not have food rations, and she and her two children also have to eat extra food. Also Other households in the courtyard have encountered difficulties. Is our old Yi the kind of person who pretends to be blind?
Fortunately, Lao Yi passed the seventh-level labor examination in 1958, and our family's life has become more comfortable since then. Over the past few years, the couple of us has saved more than 200 yuan.
Besides, Lao Yi and I haven’t had any children for so many years, so we can’t leave any pension money? Are you right?
I'm just telling you what's in my heart. After we two sisters have been together in the courtyard for so many years, you also know what I am like. Even Lao Yi often scolds me, saying that I don't have my head before I speak.
.Sigh...I'm just wondering, isn't it appropriate to save some pension money?"
"Okay, we have some things to do at home. I'll leave first."
"No, I've noticed that you don't look good these days, but you look a little bit better today. We have been so busy these days that we don't have time to chat. You finally came to my house today. You can't leave. Sit down.
Let’s talk for a while.”
"No, no, I'd better leave first. Something really happened."
"Okay, if you have someone at home who needs help taking care of the children, you can't see me outside."
"well."
The aunt sent Yang Ruihua outside the house, as if she suddenly thought of something.
He quickly asked: "Look at my brain, what do you want from our Lao Yi? I was just talking nonsense to you."
"Nothing, just asking them if the factory has any work indicators?"
"Just ask me about this. There are no jobs in the whole factory this year. After the college entrance examination in July, the leaders of their factory went to high schools to recruit students. The remaining positions must be reserved for the top students assigned to the factory."
"Oh, I understand."
"Sit down for a while?"
"No trouble, I'm leaving first."
"If you have any difficulties at home, be sure to tell me. We sisters don't want to hide things like this."
"Eh. Okay."
The third aunt walked through the Moon Gate and knocked on the second uncle’s door.
"Is Guangqi busy at home?"
"Is something wrong?"
"Isn't our Lao Yan encountering difficulties? I'm embarrassed to say this. Is your home more spacious?"
The third aunt didn't even go into the main room, but stood at the door of Liu's house begging.
"Our family is not rich either. Guangtian, Guangfu is the time when the body is growing, and one meal has to produce 3 kilograms of grain. The landlord's family can't bear to eat like this! Lao Liu has been busy with your family these two days.
There were a lot of things involved in that matter. Not only did I ask for favors, but I also spent a lot of money. I just said this during dinner yesterday, and he ignored me all day. Our boss
Guangqi even tried to persuade me, saying that it’s not easy for your family, so just forget about the money. We’ll see you again if you don’t look down.”
"Yes, his second uncle has been of great help to our family. When Lao Yan comes back, I will definitely ask him to visit you to thank you."
"talk later."
The third aunt walked to her home, and the second aunt immediately closed the door and cursed twice in her mouth.
"Mom, I'm back. Is there anything to eat at home?"
"There are steamed sweet potatoes in the pot. What did the police say?"
"I didn't say anything after I took the money."
Yan Jiefang sat on a stool and ate sweet potatoes while the third aunt stood in the room and started looking for things.
"Mom, do you want to sell something?"
"What if I don't sell it? I have to quickly collect the money for the desks that the school needs."
"Then let's sell our radio. Since my dad is not at home, no one would dare to listen to it. This is the most valuable thing in our house."
"Eat quickly. When you're done, grab the radio and let's go to the sustenance store."
"Mom, can't we go to a consignment store? They are helping us sell things. Some of the cameras have been on the counter for almost a year and have not been sold."
"Then let's go to the trust store. After all, I only bought this radio half a year ago, so they can't be too shady."
"Oh. Then you have to find the invoice quickly. They won't accept things without an invoice. By the way! You also have to bring the registration book. I remember when my dad bought the radio, the store also gave him a small piece of paper.
It said it was to register his personal information, and also to prevent eavesdropping on enemy stations. In order to buy this radio, my dad even found a leader in their school to open a letter of introduction. We all have to bring these things."
"Yes, I remembered it too! Xie Kuang, you are at home watching your sister."
"oh."
Two hours later, it was already dark, and the third aunt and Yan Jiefang walked out of the trust store.
"What I bought for 138 yuan was sold for 97 yuan and 25 cents."
"I'd say that's not bad. Didn't you see that the second-hand radios they sell in the store only cost 110 yuan? I think the quality is about the same as ours, and the brand is bigger than ours."
"Let's go home first. How much money do we have to pay for your father?"
"There's still about 90 yuan left."
As soon as the two returned to the gate of the courtyard, they met Yi Zhonghai, who had been waiting here for a long time.
"He's a big boy..."
"You don't need to say any kind words. Our family just told me about your coming to our house. How much money does your family still have?"
The third aunt was moved to tears and said: "100 yuan is actually a difference of more than 90 yuan. Our family has to eat!"
"You didn't tell me earlier. I just deposited the money at noon. The savings bank is also closed at this time. Let Jiefang wait at the gate tomorrow morning. I will go to the coworker's house to help you get it together later."
Yi Zhonghai waved his hand and returned to his home without waiting for an answer.
"came back?"
"Um."
"Does she care how much you borrow?"
"100 yuan."
"When you're done being a good person, hurry up and eat."
The aunt put the soup bowl in front of Yi Zhonghai, turned around and filled the thermos bottle with the kettle.