Scholars in the courtyard

Chapter 66 Spring is here
Yang Xiaotao returned to the courtyard, came to the courtyard after dinner, and collected the fruits and vegetables.

From outsiders' perspective, there are not many vegetables in this small courtyard, but in Yang Xiaotao's space, the total output definitely exceeds people's perception.

The reason is still because of Xiaowei's existence.

Manipulating the growth of plants can naturally accelerate the ripening.

Only a little energy is needed to stimulate the auxin of the plant and accelerate the growth and maturity.

This vegetable garden will not consume too much energy for Xiaowei, because now the weather is getting warmer and the sun is plentiful, and only half a day of sunshine can meet Xiaowei's growth needs, and the remaining energy can not be wasted, it is used to ripen the fruits .

Enough for Yang Xiaotao to get more fruits and vegetables.

Because of this, every night, those cucumbers and tomatoes that looked green and tender during the day will mature faster, and then picked by Xiaowei.

And new fruit will grow to replace the lost fruit.

As for the leeks, they just cut one crop and grow another crop. They have just been cut during the day, and it will grow back in less than two days to continue harvesting.

It is because of this ability that Yang Xiaotao has the confidence to help those in need.

As for going to Pigeon Market to buy and sell things, Yang Xiaotao has no demand yet, and of course this is also temporary.

When it is really necessary, with the food in the storage space, the demand can be completely met.

After eating, sleep.

The days became dull again, and half a month passed quickly, and the breath of spring became more and more intense.

During this time, apart from working in the factory and communicating with his fellow workers, Yang Xiaotao read books to earn credits.

Of course, the items updated twice in the exchange bar added many bottles and cans to Yang Xiaotao's space.

Most of it is canned fruit, in addition to two kinds of sauces.

Bixian Doubanjiang and Wangzhihe Stinky Tofu.

This added flavor to Yang Xiaotao's monotonous meals, and he ate more.

These days, Yang Xiaotao began to provide vegetables and help within his ability to the needy households in the courtyard house.

This was also the result of Yang Xiaotao's deliberation. Since Director Wang confirmed it, there was no need to hide it.

What's more, eating is the top priority now. Many families suffer from hunger every day because they can't eat, and they support the construction of the motherland with their high spirits.

There are three poor households in the yard, all registered at the street office, and each of them will receive three catties of food subsidies from the street office every month.

This may be a drop in the bucket, but it is also the greatest help that the street office can give.

Two of the three households mentioned at the last meeting that they were the Wang family and the Zhou family.

The remaining one is Lao Zhang in the inverted room in the front yard.

An old man of half a century works part-time in the street and leads two grandchildren.

When he wanted to help last time, Lao Zhang felt that his home was fine, so he didn't bother others.

But Yang Xiaotao knew that Lao Zhang was a kind-hearted person. The child's parents had sacrificed their lives for the construction of the motherland. As an old man, he had his own persistence.

Yang Xiaotao doesn't send them every day, but basically every three or two days. After all, there is a limit to the amount of vegetables in the vegetable garden, so doing this can also avoid being noticed by interested people.

When he came to the Wang family, he gave a bag of tomatoes to Mr. Wang, and then handed a bag of cucumbers to the children of the Zhou family.

Finally came to the front yard, with Yan Fugui squinting his eyes full of envy, he dumped a basket of vegetables on Mr. Zhang's table.

Yang Xiaotao didn't go in and say anything, and he didn't ask for anything.

There are too many people who do good deeds in this era without leaving their names, and selfless dedication is a kind of social ethos.

He couldn't stay out of it, not to mention that Yang Xiaotao is very "rich" now, just like Director Wang said, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

So he gave these people things willingly, and as for their gratitude after accepting, he also accepted it with a smile.

As for the others, just exchange things if you want.

Returning home from get off work, Yang Xiaotao walked across the front yard carrying the pork he bought.

Yan Fugui watched Yang Xiaotao walk in and opened his mouth to say something, but he didn't have the nerve to do so.

Two days ago, he took a stack of books to exchange for a fish, and then he seemed to exchange for something, but was rejected by Yang Xiaotao.

The reason is simple, Yang Xiaotao doesn't like other things anymore.

As for friendship, it is not as real as exchanging in kind.

"We still have to rely on ourselves."

Yan Fugui picked up the fishing rod and walked towards the entrance of the alley.

In the yard, Shazhu watched Yang Xiaotao come back carrying pork, feeling uncomfortable.

This kind of limelight should be done by him.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao's popularity improved, he panicked.

Especially when he ordered some tomatoes for the deaf old lady in the backyard, Yang Xiaotao actually said that the deaf old lady is a household with five guarantees, but not a poverty-stricken household.

So, if you want tomatoes, trade them for something.

Silly Zhu was out of breath and was about to punch him on the spot.

But they were still held back by Yi Zhonghai, and then the two could only leave the yard in despair.

Of course, there are many others who are treated in the same way.

Among them, Jia Zhang's was the most shameless, and made Sha Zhu refresh Yang Xiaotao's ruthlessness again.

If you say that you don't communicate with each other forever, then you really don't say a word.

No matter how Jia Zhang scolded and threatened him, he would not give him a leek.

Jiazhang even threatened to destroy the vegetable garden, but everyone just took it as anger.

These days, stealing things will be criticized, and those who seriously damage personal finances can eat peanuts.

Therefore, Yang Xiaotao didn't worry about leaving the yard at all, and Jia Zhang, the only one with a wicked heart, restrained himself after the last lesson.

When I got home, I chopped the pork into slices and put them aside. I cut up the pig heart and lamb intestines that were delivered a few days ago, and picked out the vegetables in the space, and took out two packs of instant noodles, just like this. Put it away, and finally there is a bottle of Bixian bean paste that has gone out of packaging.

Water was gurgling on the stove in the middle, Yang Xiaotao waited for the water to come, and ate hot pot.

Just when Yang Xiaotao went to the next door to call for Uncle Chen, an old woman with a full face outside the courtyard walked quickly.

The third mother at the door sewed clothes for the child with her belly stretched out, and her eyes lit up immediately when she saw someone coming.

"Third Aunt, why are you here when you are free?"

"Hey, what about his three mothers, this body is really strong, and she is answering the call for national construction."

The third aunt spoke brightly, and the third mother patted her stomach and replied with a smile, "That's right, we can't hold back."

"Who are you here today?"

The third mother asked with a smile, the third aunt is a well-known matchmaker in this area, and his family Yan Jiecheng is not young, and he is thinking about how to find someone to talk to him about marriage.

"Oh, isn't this the task assigned by the street office? There are many single and suitable young people in your yard."

Sangu smiled, thinking about what she could receive this time.

Her occupation is not considered official, and she is only affiliated to the street office. She will use it when she has something to do, and find some other work when she has nothing to do.

Of course, not everyone can do a matchmaker.

The older generation pays attention to the whole picture, that is, the parents on both sides are alive, the husband and wife in the middle are harmonious, and the children on the bottom are happy.

Such a person can be a matchmaker.

However, as a matchmaker, the main income still depends on what the host family gives.

If you meet an open-minded and wealthy family, you will definitely give a lot.

If they encounter stingy people, they can't help it, they have to talk about it.

Otherwise, the reputation will be poor, and it will be difficult to mix in the future.

"Oh, that's just right, my eldest brother, Yan Jiecheng, is not young anymore, Sangu, you should take care of him."

The third aunt heard the words and clapped her hands, "Don't worry, don't worry, I will definitely give your little one a handsome one, so I can give birth to a son."

"Hahaha"

The two chatted for a while, and Sangu walked into the yard, thinking in her heart, what is going on in the yard that she doesn't know yet?

For example, Yan Fugui's family is notoriously stingy, and it probably won't do much good if it is said.

Thinking about Director Wang's explanation, the third aunt put on a smile again, went straight to the middle courtyard, and approached Yang Xiaotao's room.

In the middle courtyard, everyone was familiar with Sangu, and they knew at a glance that she was a matchmaker for Yang Xiaotao again.

"Damn it, you still want to find a wife? Pooh."

Smelling the strong aroma in the air, Jia Zhang spat a mouthful of yellow phlegm on the ground, thinking about how to do something bad.

"It's better to be a bachelor for the rest of your life."

Qin Huairu saw it too, but she just lowered her head and stroked her stomach, feeling reluctant in her heart.

Now, as long as Yang Xiaotao is doing well, she feels uncomfortable.

As long as she watched Yang Xiaotao suffer, she would be happy.

"Master, are these three aunts talking about kissing?"

At the uncle's house, Silly Zhu held a glass of wine and had a drink with Yi Zhonghai, watching the third aunt approaching Yang Xiaotao's house, with a trace of envy in his heart.

He is not young anymore.

Yi Zhonghai nodded, and then noticed the strangeness of Shazhu, thinking in his heart, should he find a wife for Shazhu?
"No, if you want to look for it, you need to find someone who knows everything and is obedient."

"otherwise……"

While everyone in the yard was muttering, Sangu knocked on the door.

Yang Xiaotao and Uncle Chen had just sat down and were cooking when they heard a knock on the door.

Yang Xiaotao thought it was those shady beasts in the yard again, so he asked angrily, "Who is it?"

Outside the door, Sangu smelled the aroma, and her unsatisfied stomach began to growl.

This aroma, as soon as you smell it, you know that there is pork, lamb, and a kind of spicy aroma, and you can tell that this family is not simple.

These days, to be able to be so prosperous, the family must be rich enough.

I couldn't help touching the photos in my pocket, full of confidence in this trip.

"Yang Xiaotao? I'm the third aunt from the street!"

A hearty voice came from outside the door. When Yang Xiaotao heard that it was not a beast in the courtyard, before Yang Xiaotao could react, Uncle Chen's eyes lit up, and he immediately urged, "Hurry up and open the door! Hurry up!"

Yang Xiaotao immediately ran to the door, pulled the latch, and opened the door.

The moment the door was pushed open, a more delicious smell rushed out, like bathing in delicious food, Sangu had the urge not to leave.

"Three aunts?"

Yang Xiaotao asked uncertainly, the old woman in front of her looked a little dazed.

"Ah, oh, what smells so good, I didn't realize it."

The third aunt came back to her senses, and said directly without coddling.

"Don't you want to eat, third aunt, hurry up."

Yang Xiaotao naturally knew what the old man in front of him was doing, and he also had some inexplicable expectations in his heart. Do you want to find one?
Sangu walked into the room, said hello to Uncle Chen, and then looked at the pot in the middle.

"Tsk tsk, this, this, you all eat really well."

The third aunt looked left and right, and it is estimated that this meal will not be worth more than ten yuan.

I felt a little displeased, "This child can't live a life."

Seeing Sangu's expression, Uncle Chen immediately said, "Don't think too much about him, Sangu."

"This kid is capable. You look at this table and the vegetable garden in the yard. He grows all these things himself, and some of them are exchanged for vegetables. Even the sauce is made by himself."

"I estimate that the real cost of this table is less than two yuan, so, you can rest assured and hand over the good girl to him."

Mr. Chen picked up a piece of fatty meat from the pot with his chopsticks, dipped a layer of bean paste in the bowl, lowered his head and put it in his mouth, then shook his head in satisfaction, apparently enjoying it very much.

Yang Xiaotao put a set of dishes in front of Sangu.

"It's better to come early than coincidentally. You came at the right time. You're welcome."

Yang Xiaotao naturally heard Uncle Chen's words, so he didn't say anything, mainly because the meal cost less than one dollar.

That is to say, the meat you buy is more expensive, and you don’t spend money on other things.

"Okay, then I'm welcome."

Seeing this, the third aunt immediately sat aside, following Yang Xiaotao's example, she kept sticking her chopsticks into the pot, admiring while eating.

"This hot pot tastes really good."

(End of this chapter)