The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

After get off work, Liu Minghui returned to the Siheyuan. It snowed in Sijiu City again yesterday, so Liu Minghui did not go to pick up Yu Li today. She could just walk back by herself later.

Just now when Li Huaide left, he asked Liu Minghui to bring Yu Li to his home during the New Year. Liu Minghui did not refuse, but the details would have to wait until after the New Year.

Walking in the alley outside the courtyard, many children were setting off firecrackers. They were laughing and running around in the alley, accompanied by the sound of firecrackers.

As for the children who don’t have one, they can only watch.

"Uncle, are you writing couplets?"

As soon as you enter the door, you can see Yan Bugui setting up an octagonal table and writing couplets in the front yard.

There were quite a few people waiting nearby, none of them had empty hands, some holding a handful of peanuts and melon seeds, or at least a head of cabbage, with the main purpose of being frugal.

Liu Minghui came over to take a look. Although Yan Bugui was not a great calligrapher, he had quite a lot of equipment, and everything was neatly arranged.

"Minghui is off work. Do you want me to write one for your family as well?"

Seeing Liu Minghui coming over, Yan Bugui also spoke happily.

Hearing this, Liu Minghui also nodded.

"Okay then. When you finish writing it, bring it to me. I'll give you two handfuls of peanuts."

I have to buy it sooner or later anyway, so just consider it as taking care of Yan Bugui's business.

After Yan Bugui agreed, Liu Minghui went home on his own.

Liu Lin did not have a job after marrying He Yuzhu. She stayed at home all day helping to take care of Liu Minghui's children, spending more time taking care of the children than Liu Minghui and Yu Li alone.

At this time, Liu Lin was at Liu Minghui's house. This was because Liu Minghui told her that there was a lot of food stored at home. There was also a theft in Xu Damao's house some time ago. So Liu Lin asked He Yushui to stay at home and went to Liu Minghui's house to help watch the door.

Liu Lin was also quite grateful to Liu Minghui because he brought her together with He Yuzhu, so that she didn't have to live a hard life in the countryside every day. She was very happy to help.

"Is my cousin off work?"

Liu Minghui was discovered by Liu Lin when he entered the room, but she did not look back. Instead, she looked at Pang Pang in the crib.

Liu Minghui was also surprised when he saw this, because Pangpang could actually crawl inside by himself. This was a big discovery.

"Come and see, Pangpang can crawl now."

Liu Lin was very happy because Pang Pang was only six months old and seemed very healthy to her. However, considering that the child drank milk powder every day, Liu Lin was not surprised.

"Good, come and give dad a hug."

Liu Minghui also came over with a smile, stretched out his arms and hugged Pangpang.

"Call Dad."

Liu Minghui teased Pangpang and wanted to teach him to speak, but Pangpang opened and closed his mouth but no sound came out.

Liu Minghui was a little disappointed about this.

Liu Lin, who was standing next to him, immediately laughed and said, "She's still young. How can a child talk so early?"

After hearing this, Liu Minghui also understood, but he still continued to teach happily.

After more than ten minutes, Yu Li came back, followed by Yan Bugui, holding a couplet in her hand.

"Honey, the third uncle has brought the couplets."

Yu Li shouted to Liu Minghui as soon as she entered the room.

"Oh, you grab two handfuls of peanuts for Uncle San. I promise."

Liu Minghui didn't even raise his head and continued talking to his son.

Yu Li came over only after Yan Bugui left, wanting to see what Liu Minghui was doing and why he was so obsessed.

"Sister-in-law, Pangpang can crawl now."

When Yu Li came closer, Liu Lin said happily.

However, Yu Li did not react at all. Yu's mother had already told her that she knew exactly how the child would react and at what time.

Of course, we know that it is normal for children to crawl at six or seven months old.

At dinner time, Liu Minghui and Yu Li ate together. Originally, they planned to keep Liu Lin to join them, but Liu Lin wanted to go back to eat with He Yuzhu, so in the end, she could only take some dishes back.

The two of them were having dinner, and the food on the table was relatively simple. In addition to what Liu Minghui brought out, Yu Li had two fried eggs left, which were laid by two old hens raised in the next room.

Liu Minghui's family is the only one in the yard that raises chickens. Because Liu Minghui is willing to feed them, he can collect two eggs on average every day. Second Aunt sometimes comes to exchange eggs to ensure that Liu Haizhong is treated to one egg every night.

"Eat more. It's not good to keep this. It will be bad if someone sees it."

Liu Minghui picked up food for Yu Li, mainly because Yu Li had a small appetite, so Liu Minghui had to pick up the food for her if she couldn't finish it.

"Do you have to be on duty during the New Year at the supply and marketing cooperative?"

Liu Minghui asked, it would be bad if Yu Li had to be on duty later, as she had to go back to Liujia Village for the New Year.

Yu Li thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but I'll start on the fifth day."

The supply and marketing cooperatives will start work on the eighth day of the first lunar month, and only one or two people will be on duty during the New Year period.

Yu Li arranged it to start from the fifth day of the New Year, and then for three consecutive days until the eighth day.

"That's good. So you have a day off tomorrow too?"

Liu Minghui asked again, he didn't know when the supply and marketing cooperative would be on holiday.

"Ah."

Yu Li nodded and then continued to ask.

"When will we go back?"

Yu Li still wanted to go back to Yu's home. Sometimes when Yu's mother went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things, she always asked her to take Pangpang back with her, because she was always thinking about her grandson.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Seeing that Yu Li seemed hesitant to speak, Liu Minghui asked considerately.

"Nothing, it's just that mom wants me to take Pangpang back more often. You know my little sister has gone to school, and mom is left alone at home, and she always feels bored."

Yu Li told Liu Minghui what she and her mother had said, and then looked at Liu Minghui with hopeful eyes.

Being looked at like this by Yu Li, Liu Minghui couldn't refuse. He thought that it was not a big deal.

"How about this, we'll go to your house tomorrow, and then go back to Liujia Village the day after tomorrow."

Liu Minghui made some arrangements and stayed at home for two days after returning, and returned on the first day of the new year. During the New Year, Liu Minghui also had to travel to many places to pay New Year's greetings to some people.

"That's it."

Yu Li said happily after hearing this.

In the front yard of Yan's house, several half-grown children gathered around the basin that Yan Bugui brought back. The basin was filled with Yan Bugui's harvest that afternoon. The most eye-catching thing was the half basin of peanuts and melon seeds.

Yan Jiefang stretched out his hand and wanted to grab two to try, but before he could get any, he was beaten back by Yan Bugui.

"Ouch."

Yan Jiefang rubbed his hurt hand and said to Yan Bugui unhappily.

"Dad, I'll just eat two. There are so many here."

Yan Jiekuang beside her also agreed with her expression, leaving Yan Jiedi as the only one who was still confused. After all, she was still young and was just following her brothers.

"Eat shit."

Yan Bugui sneered at Yan Jiefang's words and put his things away.