Siheyuan: I became a truck driver

Following the direction of Xiao Yun's finger, Yan Bugui saw a millstone covered with spider webs and dirt in the corner of a pile of debris.

He picked this thing up when he was fishing in Shichahai and saw someone else didn't want it, so he took it home.

It has been at least three years since it was brought back to the compound, but it has only been used a few times.

It’s still a good deal to exchange an object that is different all year round for a table that can be used.

But it can't just be a table, he has to add some conditions.

Yan Bugui quickly figured out what he wanted and began to praise the stone mill: "Xiao Yun, this millstone may look dirty, but it is a good thing. It is very useful for grinding beans and cornmeal. If you want to exchange it for a table, you have to add something else."

Xiao Yun's voice was neither salty nor bland, and his eyes fell casually on Yan Bugui, without looking at the stone mill again: "Third uncle, what do you want to add?"

Yan Bugui had already noticed the fat chicken in Xiao Yun's hand, and he didn't know what reason to use to exchange it for some chicken. Taking Xiao Yun as an excuse, he showed his usual stinginess.

"Xiao Yun, you and your grandfather can't finish such a big chicken in one meal. How about you give me half of it and I will clean the millstone for you right away?"

Yan Bugui felt a little nervous after he finished speaking.

Such a big chicken must weigh at least seven or eight kilograms. If Xiao Yun agrees to share half of it, then the family will definitely not lack food and clothing before the New Year.

Compared with this, a millstone that is never used for a year is nothing.

Yan Bugui calculated the deal in his mind. He was very satisfied and just waited for Xiao Yun's response.

Seeing Yan Bugui rubbing his hands, Xiao Yun shook the chicken in his hand and spoke indifferently.

"Uncle, if I can't finish it in one meal, I can eat it in two. It won't go bad if it's left outside in this weather. The chicken you want from me is too dark.

"Well, you help me clean the chicken. I'll leave the chicken neck, head, butt, and internal organs to you, plus the broken table, and you give me the millstone."

"If you agree, you can ask Auntie San to come to my house and boil water to scald the chicken feathers. If that doesn't work, I'll just sell the scrap table to the flea market, even though I can't get much for it."

After Xiao Yun finished speaking, he took out a cigarette, lit it and put it in his mouth, looking at Yan Bugui with a smile.

This condition is neither good nor bad, and it is the most torturous for someone like Yan Bugui who loves to take advantage.

If you don't agree, you won't get to eat the chicken. If you agree, you'll always feel like you're losing out a little.

On the other hand, Xiao Yun didn't eat chicken, chicken neck, chicken butt, or internal organs.

The chickens in my space have already started hatching chicks, so I will never lack meat for food in the future, so it won’t be a pity to throw these away.

There's absolutely no problem using it as a bargaining chip to exchange for a millstone.

Yan Bugui felt as uncomfortable as if ants were crawling on his body.

If the situation changes, he will definitely be the one who loses. If he doesn't agree and he has already rejected Xiao Yun so many times, and he still doesn't agree this time, not only will he lose the table, but he will also lose the chicken.

Finally, after Yan Bugui hesitated for a few minutes, he nodded with reluctance.

"Okay, Xiao Yun, then go home and boil some water. I'll ask your third aunt to come over and help you process the chicken. I'll get you some water to clean the millstone and send it over to you."

Xiao Yun smiled slightly and was about to leave, but was stopped by Yan Bugui.

"Xiao Yun, tell Uncle Three what happened after you went to the police station yesterday. Why didn't you see Qin Huairu's mother-in-law all day?"

Xiao Yun looked at Yan Bugui meaningfully and told him what happened last night without hiding anything.

When Yan Bugui heard that Jia Zhang was going to spend a year in prison, his mouth opened wide and he couldn't stop feeling scared.

When Xiao Yun saw Yan Bugui trembling, he didn't pay much attention to him and carried the table back home.

After Xiao Yun's figure completely disappeared, Yan Bugui shouted into the house: "Mother, come here!"

The third aunt came out upon hearing the noise and looked at Yan Bugui, who was trembling all over, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"What's going on?"

Yan Bugui didn't explain and started to arrange the tasks directly. "Don't cook for now. Go and help Xiao Yun to perm the chicken feathers. Also, bring back the chicken head, neck, butt, and internal organs. We will stew the chicken with pickles tonight."

Hearing this, the three aunts were both happy and worried.

"His father, what can I do if I go directly to Xiao Yun? Yesterday I thought he was having a quarrel with you, so I ignored him on purpose. Will he bear a grudge against us?"

Yan Bugui put away his smile and said seriously, "Don't give Xiao Yun the cold shoulder in the future."

The third aunt was confused, "Why? He offended you first."

Yan Bugui said with some fear.

"Why do you think so? At the meeting yesterday, Lao Yi and Jia Zhang asked Xiao Yun to give an explanation. As a result, Jia Zhang was sentenced to one year in prison, Lao Yi could not be promoted for a year, had to do street labor for three months, and could not enjoy any benefits of the company."

After hearing this, the third aunt couldn't help but feel scared, "So, are you okay?"

Yan Bugui shook his head. "I should be fine. After all, Xiao Yun didn't mention this to me just now."

After saying that, Yan Bugui recalled what happened a few days ago and analyzed it seriously.

"I should have known that I couldn't offend Xiao Yun. After eating the carp that day, did Xiao Yun bring meat home almost every day? There was a lot of meat. How much money did he have?"

The third aunt followed Yan Bugui's line of thought and thought about it, and suddenly realized it.

Yan Bugui continued.

"Think about yesterday's meeting. Old Yi said that Xiao Yun changed his job. Director Wang of the neighborhood committee had the same attitude towards Old Man Xiao. I think the Xiao family has become prosperous. If we build a good relationship with them, I don't know how much advantage we can get in the future."

After listening to what Yan Bugui said, the third aunt no longer had any doubts and nodded immediately.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll go over now."

Yan Bugui stopped the third aunt and said, "Wait a minute. Xiao Yun needs to boil water when he gets home. Please help me brush out this millstone first and we will send it over later."

Immediately, the two men picked up the millstone.

On the other side, Xiao Yun returned home. Xiao Aiguo was lighting the stove in Xiao Yun's room. When he saw Xiao Yun walking into the room with a chicken in his hand, he couldn't help but smile.

"You little bastard, you're wasting money again! Food is so scarce right now, and you're still buying good things every day. How can this little money be enough for you?"

Xiao Yun put the chicken on the ground aside and smiled faintly.

"Master, this money is meant to be spent. Eat when you need to, drink when you need to. I will arrange what to eat at home in the future. Just listen to me."

Xiao Aiguo did not refute. After experiencing these two incidents, he became more and more reassured about Xiao Yun.

The previous mentality of concern is also quietly shifting towards elderly care.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you, but you can't have three hands. If I find out, I'll break your legs!"

Three hands are used to describe a thief.

Xiao Aiguo was worried that Xiao Yun would see good stuff and take it away after becoming a driver, so he spoke up.

However, this is no longer a subtle reminder, but an open warning.

Xiao Aiguo really didn't want Xiao Yun to go astray.

Xiao Yun also understood the meaning and nodded with a smile.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. Although I, your grandson, have no money, I still have more than 300 yuan in my pocket. Even if I eat meat to my heart's content, it's enough to last at least half a year. This doesn't even include my 40 yuan salary and subsidies every month in the future."

"Now I'm going to announce the future diet. I just bought a chicken and I guarantee one a week from now on."

"Our family is different from other families with five or six people who have to live a tight life with one salary. The subsidy you give me every month is for me to marry a wife. I have to spend my salary of several dozen yuan on food."

Xiao Aiguo sat on the kang, smoking a cigarette, looking at Xiao Yun who had grown into a young man, and nodded with a smile.

"Okay, you're a good talker, and I, as your grandfather, can't argue with you. If you don't want me to touch the money you're using to marry your wife, then you have to give me twenty dollars and some receipts. I have to go out tomorrow for something."

"Where are you going?" Xiao Yun asked casually.

Xiao Aiguo's deep eyes flickered and he sighed softly, "I went to see the son of my old comrade. I heard he was gone when I took a walk this afternoon. There is only a widow with two children left at home. Life is very difficult."

Xiao Yun did not ask much, as he had never cared about his grandfather's social life. After standing up, he took out two Great Unity coupons from his trouser pocket and a few local food coupons and handed them over.

Xiao Aiguo took it and examined it, "Xiao Yun, you..."

Guessing that Xiao Aiguo wanted to thank him, Xiao Yun waved his hand, "Master, don't worry, I know what I am doing. We have enough food. Consider these food coupons as a token of my appreciation."

Xiao Aiguo shook his head. "What are you thinking? I asked you to take out some candy coupons. It's New Year's Day and we have to let the children buy some candy."

Xiao Yun: "..."