Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

February 1965 passed

It's payday again

His father-in-law's family gave him half of the rent, 78 yuan. His father-in-law's family owed him 27.5x4=110. The remaining salary and some money in hand were enough for next month's living expenses. The older generation doesn't like to owe others money.

Liu Guangtian gave Zhao Shanhe 15. Since Zhao Shanhe became a formal employee, Liu Guangtian's salary was also 27.5. The quota was increased from 500 to 800, so Liu Guangtian's salary increased from 10 yuan at the beginning to 15. If he passes the first-level exam in a while, his salary will increase and the repayment will continue to increase.

With the red envelope that the master gave Qin Jingru during the Chinese New Year and Qin Jingru's salary, Zhao Shanhe's salary this month, his father-in-law's and Liu Guangtian's, plus the money left over from before, Zhao Shanhe was no longer so short of money, so he planned to pay back Lin Gong's 200 yuan first. In fact, the 300 yuan to Li Huaide would be enough, but he had to keep some money in his hand.

"Comrade, how do I get to No. 95 Nanguluo Lane?" Ran Qiuye asked

The person being questioned was Sha Zhu, who happened to come over on his bicycle. Sha Zhu had cooked some special dishes today and came back late. The others had already gone home, and Ran Qiuye met Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu looked at Ran Qiuye in front of him and thought that Ran Qiuye was very pretty, prettier than the current Sister Qin. Sha Zhu's adjective for women was Sister Qin. Those who were inferior were not as good as Sister Qin, and those who were beautiful were prettier than Sister Qin.

"Hello, I'm He Yuzhu from Compound No. 95. Who are you looking for? I can take you there," Shazhu said.

"Hello Comrade He Yuzhu, I am a teacher at Hongxing Primary School. My name is Ran Qiuye, looking for Jia Geng's parents," Ran Qiuye said

Shazhu thought for a long time, Jia Geng is just Bang Geng, but he was suddenly called by his full name by Teacher Ran, and he didn't react yet.

"I'm telling you, Teacher Ran, Banggeng's family lives in the same yard as mine. By the way, Banggeng is Jiageng, and his nickname is Banggeng," Shazhu said

"Thank you, Comrade He Yuzhu," Ran Qiuye said

Sha Zhu brought Ran Qiuye to the gate of the compound and happened to meet Yan Bugui. Whenever someone didn't go home, Yan Bugui would guard the door like a door god, always ready to grab red envelopes with very fast hands.

"Teacher Ran, why are you here?" Yan Bugui asked

"Teacher Yan, you also live in this compound. If I had known earlier, I would have come with you. It's like this. School has been open for a few weeks, and Jia Geng's tuition has not been paid yet. I came here to find Jia Geng's parents," Ran Qiuye said

"So that's how it is. Teacher Ran, you go then. Qin Huairu is probably at home. And Sha Zhu is in the middle courtyard, so you can go with him," said Yan Bugui. He still had to guard the gate, so he couldn't take advantage of the Jia family.

"Teacher Ran, this is Jia Geng's house," Sha Zhu pointed at the door of Qin Huairu's house and said

"Let me take you in. I have a very good relationship with the Jia family. Banggeng calls me uncle," said Shazhu

In order to show that he was very familiar with the Jia family, Sha Zhu pushed open the door of the Jia family and went in, and Ran Qiuye followed him in.

"Aunt Jia, Sister Qin, this is Teacher Banggeng, here to see you," Shazhu said to Qin Huairu

"Hello, Jia Geng's mother. My name is Ran Qiuye. I'm Bang Geng's new class teacher. Since school has been open for a few weeks and Jia Geng's tuition has not been paid, I came to ask about the situation," Ran Qiuye said.

"Teacher Ran, please sit down and have some water," Qin Huairu said.

"Teacher Ran, it's not that I don't want to pay, my family has no money. My mother-in-law is in poor health and needs to take medicine. There are two small children at home, and I am the only one working. Can I pay later when I have money?" Qin Huairu cried poorly

"Jia Geng's mother, I'm not the one rushing you. It's Jia Geng who is the only one in the class who hasn't paid the tuition, and the school is asking for it," Ran Qiuye said.

"Sister Qin, didn't we get paid today? How come you have no money?" Sha Zhu asked without thinking.

Qin Huairu felt awkward at this moment, as if a flock of crows were flying over her head.

"Silly Zhu, what does this have to do with you? Just go home if nothing happens," Jia Zhang supported

"Aunt Jia, I'm just concerned about your son Banggeng," Shazhu was thinking that he wanted to care about Banggeng's mother and also wanted to talk to Teacher Ran.

"Silly Zhu, you care so much about Bang Geng. My Bang Geng calls you Uncle Silly. Why don't you pay Bang Geng's tuition?" Jia Zhang said

Sha Zhu wanted to leave an image of helping his neighbor in front of Ran Qiuye, so he asked, "Teacher Ran, how much is Bang Geng's tuition? I paid it for him."

Ran Qiuye said, "The tuition fee is two dollars and fifty cents." Ran Qiuye did not expect that He Yuzhu, whom she had just met, had such a good relationship with Jia Geng's family. According to her understanding, Jia Geng's mother was a widow, and she immediately looked at He Yuzhu with a strange look in her eyes.

What Sha Zhu didn't expect was that he would end up making things worse, and his enthusiastic neighbor turned into a widow lover.

Sha Zhu readily took out two dollars and fifty cents from his pocket and handed them to Ran Qiuye. He had just received his salary today and his salary was 37.5, so he had exactly two dollars and fifty cents.

"Grandma Jia Geng, Mom Jia Geng, I'll be leaving first," Ran Qiuye said

After leaving the Jia family, Sha Zhu followed out.

"Teacher Ran, you haven't eaten yet, why don't you come to my house? I'm the chef at the steel rolling mill and I cook delicious food," Sha Zhu invited Ran Qiuye. At this time, Sha Zhu had even thought of a name for the child.

"Thank you, Comrade He Yuzhu, I have already eaten. It is getting late, I want to go home," Ran Qiuye refused.

"How about I take you home? It's getting dark now and the road is not safe," Sha Zhu said again

Ran Qiuye also reacted. He wanted to pick her up. I think you are the most unsafe person on the road, Ran Qiuye thought to herself, but she said, "No need. My home is not far from here. I will go back in a few steps."

Then Ran Qiuye left in a hurry

Sha Zhu was still looking at Ran Qiuye's back and laughing, which was quite creepy.

At this time, Banggeng came back with his sisters. Shazhu asked, "Banggeng, is your head teacher, Teacher Ran, married?"

But who is Bang Geng? He has been smart since he was young. "For one dollar, I will tell you all the news about our class teacher."

"You are really good at making money, okay, I'll give you one piece." Sha Zhu gave Bang Geng one piece.

"Teacher Ran just came this semester and is our new head teacher. I don't even know if she's married or not, but that's all I know," Bang Geng said, then he took the money and ran away.

Sha Zhu returned home, took a bottle of wine and decided to ask the third uncle for help.

Yan Bugui was talking to Auntie San at home at the moment, "How much money do you think Sha Zhu should give me if I introduce Teacher Ran to him?"

The third aunt said, "Are you really going to introduce Teacher Ran to Sha Zhu?"

"I was just thinking about it. Teacher Ran will definitely not like Sha Zhu. His family is a returnee from overseas," Yan Bugui said

Jia Zhang saw from the window that Sha Zhu was carrying wine to the front yard, and she turned around and said to Qin Huairu

"Don't worry, Sha Zhu married Ran Qiuye, let's see what you can do"