Scholars in the courtyard

Chapter 113 The Building Collapsed

Gradually, when it was almost noon, Sha Zhu had almost prepared the meals, and the tables in the yard were also neatly cleaned up, waiting to be served.

The Jia family was fully prepared for the full moon wine this time, and Shazhu also showed his skills, trying to earn face in front of the neighbors in the yard.

With two pots, one person wandered around in front of the pot table, and within half noon, four meat dishes, four vegetarian dishes, and two cold dishes were prepared.

The meat dishes are fried meat with cabbage, fried meat with mushrooms, small fried meat and boiled sliced ​​meat, which are served on small plates.

The vegetarian dishes are spicy cabbage, retorted shredded potatoes, stewed radish vermicelli, fried eggplant, served in large bowls.

The cold dishes are pickled cabbage contributed by Sha Zhu, and the pickled radish from Da Ma, two plates are filled.

Finally, there is a pot of Erhe noodles for each table, which is large and full.

The pots and bowls borrowed from various families are filled with meals one by one, and they are waiting for someone to bring them to the table, and the feast begins.

At noon, Yang Xiaotao made two roujiamo at home. The palm-sized white-faced steamed buns were baked in an oil pan, with a half-inch thick fat residue sandwiched in the middle, and a layer of Pixian bean paste was spread on top. The leaves of cabbage taste full of oil, crispy and dry.

Holding a small bench, Yang Xiaotao was sitting at the door, with a meat bun in each hand and a kettle beside him, watching while eating.

It is quite like a village showing movies and watching big dramas.

In the central courtyard, the five cobbled-together tables had already been set up. Seeing that it was getting late, Mrs. Jia urged someone to help arrange the dishes.

With the help of the first and second aunts, the food was served quickly. He Yushui also came to serve tea and pour water, and several people quickly brought the dishes to the table.

Looking at the festive atmosphere, Jia Zhang felt a lot less stingy in her heart.

Originally, the cost of a table was calculated to be less than three yuan, but after cooking, I realized that there were not enough ingredients.

Manyuejiu eats noodles according to the habit, so the original steamed bread was replaced with noodles made of white flour, which cost [-] catties.

Considering that there was not enough to eat, some vegetables were added, but fortunately no meat was added.

However, with the wine on the table, after calculating these, there are more than five yuan per table.

Five tables are 25, but the cost has doubled.

Fortunately, these people come to eat and earn a lot, especially Yang Xiaotao's 20 yuan, which is for nothing.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Jia Zhang also risked all her money. Her grandson's full moon is over, and he just needs to do it openly.

Let those crooked melons take a look, her Jia family is full of pride.

On the other side, seeing that the dishes had already started to be served, the three uncles got up and walked up to Master Yang.

Of course, the third master took the first step, came to the small table beside him, straightened his clothes, sat upright, then took out a pen from his pocket, and opened the red leather notebook on the table.

"Yan Laoxi, your business is really timely."

Seeing this, Liu Haizhong jokingly said, Yan Fugui was not annoyed, he raised his head, showing the appearance of a cultured person.

"No way, I was born to eat this bowl of rice."

"Hey, quickly and happily, I will write your name first."

Liu Haizhong listened to this very well. The old man has not spoken yet. If his name is written on it, he will be the first to write his name on it.

Liu Haizhong, who compares everything with Yi Zhonghai, feels that this is very necessary. Only in this way can he show his status in this compound.

So, without even thinking about it, let alone having time to greet the uncle, he even took out five yuan and handed it to Yan Fugui.

Yan Fugui was surprised, it was five yuan, how much should he take?
I was a little surprised in my heart, but I was not slow at hand.

"Second uncle, Liu Haizhong, congratulate Jin five yuan!"

Liu Haizhong watched the writing finished, then nodded happily and walked towards the chief seat.

Jia Dongxu hurried forward to greet him, and Jia Zhang on the side also smiled.

At this moment, the elder Yi Zhonghai took out ten yuan from his pocket.

"Oh, why don't you say that the uncle is grand."

While Yan Fugui was speaking, he raised his hand and wrote the uncle's name in front of Liu Haizhong, which made Yi Zhonghai very pleased.

A ghost spirit like him, Yan Fugui, how could he not leave behind?
When he was in the bangs, he deliberately left a little blank in order to please Yi Zhonghai.

In this way, both of them feel that they have face, and it is good that neither of them will offend them.

This is the benefit of calculation.

When Jia's family heard that Yi Zhonghai gave him ten yuan, they immediately walked away from Liu Haizhong and came to Yi Zhonghai.

"Master, please, sit down!"

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand, "Just go and do your work, you're not an outsider."

Jia Dongxu was even happier, but instead of walking away, he greeted him respectfully.

Liu Haizhong lowered his head to drink water, feeling uncomfortable.

Today, another head short.

I should have given it later if I knew it earlier.

On the other side, Yan Fugui wrote down his name, then took out a red envelope from his arms, put it in the box proudly, and wrote his name on the back of his bangs.

"Third Lord, Yan Fugui, three yuan!"

The three yuan was for the little daughter's full moon wine, so it wouldn't be a loss anyway.

Otherwise, he would feel distressed even if he took a piece.

Not only did the people around him not laugh, but they were a little surprised.

When did Yan Laoxi stop being stingy?

Regardless of everyone's reaction, Yan Fugui felt satisfied and waited for the people behind to come.

Mrs. Jia and Zhang counted with their fingers, and it was 18 yuan for the three families to come together.

It's coming back soon.

Looking at the people around, as long as everyone comes, it will make a lot of money.

However, Yan Fugui sat there in front of him, waiting left and right, but no one came forward.

Strangely, the people around gradually dispersed, and even some people went back to the house, closed the door and never came out.

Yan Fugui didn't say anything, he was just a bookkeeper, he really couldn't care if others came or not.

At the main table, Yi Zhonghai looked at the silly Zhu who had finished his work, and smiled cheerfully, "Zhuzi, hurry to the backyard and bring the old lady back."

Silly Zhu heard the words, nodded with a smile, and was about to run to the backyard, but remembered something, walked up to Yan Fugui, took out two dollars, "Third Master, write it down."

Originally, Shazhu was planning to get more money, but today he is already worthy of the Jia family for his effort, not to mention there are still two yuan of money, which is only a lot more than the third master.

"it is good."

"He Yuzhu, two yuan."

The third master played a long tune, and the voice came out, hoping that the people in the courtyard would come over quickly, and don't make himself wait too long.

Otherwise, you won't be able to catch up with the hot meal.

Silly Zhu ran away, Yan Fugui continued to sit, a little anxious.

Scanning the people around, there are fewer people at this time, only a few half-grown children, old women and daughter-in-law who are watching the fun, and those who can be the masters of the house did not see a single one!
Yan Fugui suddenly thought of something and realized what was going on.

Looking back at the smiling Jia family at the main table, I suddenly had the urge to watch a play.

He raised his head, greeted Yan Jiecheng, and quickly murmured a few words in his ear, then Yan Jiecheng walked away with a confused face, and went to talk to Yan Jiefang.

When Jia Zhang heard that Shazhu gave him two yuan, he was not very happy.

In her opinion, Shazhu has nothing to spend, so she should give more, at least like the second uncle, five yuan.

But thinking that this afternoon is all the work of Shazhu, this reluctance is buried in my heart.

After a while, Sha Zhu came from the backyard with the deaf old lady on his back. Yi Zhonghai rushed over and helped the deaf old lady to the main seat together.

"The inheritance from the ancestors is endless!"

"You guys, the Jia family is settled. From now on, there will be no shortage of offering incense and kowtowing!"

The deaf old lady smiled and said to Mrs. Jia Zhang, no matter how many good words you say today, no one will dislike it.

"Old lady, you are the most respected person in the compound. You are here today to add luster to our Jia family."

Mrs. Jia Zhang responded with a smile, and Yi Zhonghai was there to help, "That's right, old lady, this is the treasure of our courtyard. With you here, our courtyard will have Dinghaishenzhen, the treasure of the town house."

Seeing Shazhu's innocent smile while speaking, he felt satisfied.

How I treat the deaf old lady, Sha Zhu can treat him in the future.

With the help of Jia's family, even if I get old, I don't have anything to worry about.

A few people greeted them politely, and then greeted them to sit down, and soon the main seat was full of people.

The deaf old lady sat in the middle, with Yi Zhonghai on the left and Jia Zhang on the right.

Yi Zhonghai is followed by Liu Haizhong, Yan Fugui (Kong), Jia Dongxu, Shazhu, First Mom, Second Mom, Third Mom, and Qin Huairu.

There are eleven adults and two children at a table, which is a bit crowded but harmonious.

Jia Zhang sat down, and then looked to the side.

In an instant, he frowned.

The table that was supposed to be full of people turned out to be empty, with only a few young children sitting there.

Looking carefully, Liu Guangqi led Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, and the three brothers occupied a table.

The three of them gathered around the table and picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

What was even more exasperating was that Yan Jiecheng had a table by himself, Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang ran to another table, and He Yushui occupied a table by himself on the other side.

Seven people occupy four tables.

"Well, what's going on here?"

Jia Zhang stammered and said, everyone at the table looked at him immediately, and then followed his gaze.

Yi Zhonghai took a look, his face sinking into water.

Looking at the people around, at the moment Kung Fu is walking, smiling, and watching the excitement, but not half of them enter the venue to eat.

Yi Zhonghai only felt angry, and he knew in his heart that it was the money that made the mess.

I thought that for the sake of my face, the big guys can drink the full moon wine in a friendly manner. Even if some people don't come, half of them can come.

But now, except for a few of them and the three uncles, none of the other households participated. This is no longer a disgrace to the Jia family, and even his uncle's face has been swept away.

Yi Zhonghai's face was livid, but considering that his face had been slapped several times recently, it would not be a matter of face if he really caused public anger.

So I suppressed the anger in my heart and sat there coldly.

The second uncle next to him looked like he was watching a play. Like Yan Fugui, he was a person who could not see the scenery of Yi Zhonghai.

It's too late for him to be happy that the people in the compound can lose face to the uncle.

Yan Fugui also bowed his head, thinking about which table to go to. He definitely won't eat much at the main table, so let's go to He Yushui's table. How much can she eat from a little girl's house?
The rest is not to take home.

The three uncles did not speak, the deaf old lady seemed to have entered the time of a sage, her ears were not good and her eyes were a little sleepy, no one cared about this matter, but Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu were in a hurry.

No one eats, where does the money come from?
Jia Zhang stood up, looked around, stared at the people around, and pointed at an old woman.

"His second aunt, why don't you come, come and eat quickly, everything is ready?"

The second aunt who was sitting next to her on the bench did not move.

"Oh, his aunt, it's not morning and dinner, so I'm not hungry!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Jia Zhang got angry, and you can come if you are not hungry, as long as you give me money.

The second aunt didn't speak, and Jia Zhang looked aside again, "Little Shitou, I asked your father to come out for dinner."

A ten-year-old boy touched his nose and said, "My father has gone to the godfather's house and will not come back."

Jia Zhang almost couldn't catch her breath, "Liu's daughter-in-law, what about your family?"

"Aunt Jia, my guy is working overtime temporarily and won't come."

"Ah, then you come and eat, anyway, they are all from the same family, it doesn't matter who you come from."

"Oh, I forgot that the water is still boiling at home, you guys eat first, I'll be here in a while."

After speaking, he turned around, picked up the child and ran into the house.

The movements are smooth and flowing, without any delay.

The Liu family's little daughter-in-law's trick also brought about a chain reaction. Several young daughter-in-laws watching the fun led the children to the house one after another, and did not give Jia Zhang a chance to speak.

"You, you, you~~"

Huhuhu

Jia Zhang was panting heavily, while Jia Dongxu on the side looked livid, looked up at the closed door, and slammed his fist on the table.

"It's fine if you don't come, I don't care about it."

The table was pounding loudly, and my wrists were numb.

(End of this chapter)