Siheyuan: Happy Life of Jia Zhang Family

Zhang Dabiao can sleep in without being disturbed now, because his niece Jia Jingshu goes to school. Jingshu gets up in the morning, washes her face and eats, then goes to school with her mother. Zhang Lianhua goes from school to work, and Banggeng follows them. He doesn't like Jia Dongxu to send him off, because some children say his father is Jia Yiji, and Banggeng doesn't like this title at all, but Jia Dongxu doesn't care at all. Banggeng would rather go to and from school with his aunt than walk with Jia Dongxu.

It was past ten o'clock when Zhang Dabao got up. He went to the bathroom at home to use the toilet and wash up. He did not eat and pushed his bicycle out of the house. The deaf old lady next door was basking in the sun at the door. She stared at Zhang Dabao with her eyes, which made Zhang Dabao feel goosebumps and shiver. He still felt uncomfortable after leaving the yard. He thought to himself, who is this deaf old lady? She must be no simple person. He must check her out when he has time.

After leaving No. 95 Yard, there were two net bags hanging on the handlebars of Zhang Dabao's bicycle. One net bag contained two bottles of Moutai liquor, and the other net bag contained four oil paper bags, which contained pig faces, pig hearts, and a pound of fried peanuts. Zhang Dabao also specially brought more than ten steamed dumplings, so that he had wine, vegetables, and pasta. Zhang Dabao had plenty of space for these things, because the first floor of Li Yong's supermarket sold all kinds of food, and there were too many kinds of cooked food, buns, and steamed bread.

Tianshui Hutong is about three or four kilometers away from No. 95, Hongxing Street. It takes about ten minutes to get there by bike. There was an old man sitting at the entrance of the alley. Zhang Dabao got off his bike and walked over, "Uncle Liu."

"Boy, your words should be trustworthy. Where's the wine?" Uncle Liu stood up.

"I brought them all." Zhang Dabao patted the handlebars, allowing him to see the two net bags.

"Let's go to my house first." Uncle Liu led the way and the two entered the alley. Uncle Liu lived in a three-room house with a door leading to the alley. They didn't have to go through the courtyard, which saved a lot of trouble.

After entering the house, which was quite clean, Zhang Dabao put the things on the table and said, "Let me take a look at your collection first. I'll drink with you after you're done."

"Boy, you didn't bring any other wine, what did you drink? I said these two bottles are mine," Uncle Liu said anxiously.

"No one is competing with you. I just want to drink with you. I don't like drinking. What's so good about wine? I really don't understand why you like it so much?" Zhang Dabao said.

"What do you know? Let's go, everything is in the west room." Uncle Liu and Zhang Dabao came to a small room on the west side.

There are mainly copper objects in it, and some iron objects, but no porcelain or anything like that.

"Is that all? They're all copper and iron. It looks like you bought them by the kilogram?" Zhang Dabao asked with a smile.

"Of course we charge by kilogram. Why shouldn't we charge by kilogram for these things?" What Old Man Liu said made sense.

"I don't see it clearly either. I'll take all your money. Can I add 30% to the amount you charge?" Zhang Dabao laughed angrily. He thought you were an expert, and it turns out you really are an expert.

"It's a deal. No regrets allowed," Old Man Liu agreed immediately.

"Drink first and put it here. I'll find a car to take it all away in the evening. You don't have to set up the stall today," said Zhang Dabao with a smile.

"What kind of wine do you want to drink? Let's go directly to Old Wu's house. I tell you that there may be something going on in Old Wu's home. His son owes a lot of money to others, and those people come to ask for money every day. We have to hide when we go there." Old Man Liu had no intention of drinking with Zhang Dabao. Instead, he went out directly and took care of business first.

Old Man Wu's home is in Ma Si Hutong, not far from here. Since it was his first time visiting, Zhang Dabao specially bought two bags of snacks at the sales outlet at the street corner. He took Old Man Liu on a bicycle and the two of them came to Ma Si Hutong.

Old Man Wu is the first family in the alley. It is a formal courtyard house and it seems that his family is well off.

There were two young men standing at the gate of the courtyard. When they saw the two men, they stopped them and asked, "What are you doing?"

Zhang Dabiao didn't like this tone, "Fuck your mother, is this your home?"

"Boy, you're looking for death by swearing at me!" The two guys were furious and rushed over. Zhang Dabao pushed his bicycle forward and knocked one of them down, then he kicked the other one with a high leg kick. The one knocked down by the bicycle was about to get up when Zhang Dabao rushed over and kicked him out.

"Are you still asking? I'm asking you stupid questions," Zhang Dabao said as he spat on the ground.

"You have such a bad temper. You start fighting right away. This can easily cause trouble, don't you know?" When Uncle Liu saw that the man had been knocked down, he began to educate Zhang Dabao again.

"If you don't beat them, will they let you in?" Zhang Dabao asked Uncle Liu.

Uncle Liu didn't know how to answer. The two of them entered the yard and found Old Man Wu there.

"Old Wu, this is the fool who bought your book last time. He wants to buy more books. You can handle it. I'm going back first. I feel those two won't give up." Uncle Liu said and went out.

"Young man, you should leave soon. Those people are not easy to deal with," Old Man Wu advised.

"Uncle Wu, I'm here to buy books. I'm not afraid of trouble. Do you have any more books?" Zhang Dabao asked.

"Yes, there are quite a few. Go and have a look. If you like one, I'll give it to you. It's better for you to leave here quickly," Uncle Wu continued to persuade.

Zhang Dabao smiled and came to where he kept his books. It was a full bookshelf with what seemed like hundreds of books. He pulled out a book, which was the same one he bought last time. It seemed that no one in Uncle Wu's family knew anything about books.

"Mr. Wu, I like ancient books. Just name a price and I'll take them all," said Zhang Dabao.

"Take them all, young man. There are 356 books. When do you want to finish reading them?" Uncle Wu was surprised.

"I also want to collect it. It's a personal hobby. It seems that your family members also collect it. There are books from several eras," asked Zhang Dabao.

"My father likes these things, but they are not meant to be eaten or drunk. Now our family is in such a difficult situation and my son is not sensible. What will I do with them if I don't sell them?" Grandpa Wu was very sad.

"I heard from Uncle Liu that he owed money, and it seems that he owed a lot," said Zhang Dabao.

"You've been set up by someone, this beast. Young man, I see that your family is well off. Do you know anyone who wants to buy a house? I want to sell this yard, pay off my debts, take my son back to my hometown, find him a wife there, and live a good life together," said Uncle Wu sadly.

"House? How much do you plan to sell it for?" Zhang Dabao was very interested when he saw the yard.

"This is a main building with five north and five south sides, three west and two east sides, 350 square meters, and it will only cost 3000 yuan," said Uncle Wu.

"Uncle Wu, that's not right. Can't two rooms be sold for 450-500 yuan? Your house can be sold for about 5000 yuan," asked Zhang Dabao.

"Young man, who can come up with 5000 yuan to buy the yard? Those beasts are eyeing it, they want it too, but they are only offering yuan," said Uncle Wu.

"Boy, get out here!" The reinforcements for the young man who was beaten outside came.