Siheyuan: Father Yi Zhonghai and Sister-in-law Lou Xiaoe

"Yes!"

"Are you going to work?"

Yan Bugui looked at Yi Bufan pushing the bicycle.

"Come on, I'll give you a ride."

"When you come back, remember to give me some fish."

Yi Bufan pointed to the back seat of the bicycle.

"Okay, if you catch a lot, I'll leave a few for you."

"It's just that this fish, you see, it's New Year's Day..."

Yan Bugui didn't say much, his meaning was already very clear.

"Don't worry, I'll pay you when the time comes."

"I've never taken anything from you for nothing."

Yi Bufan rolled his eyes at Yan Bugui.

"That is!"

"Haha, I'll leave you two big ones."

Yan Bugui said with a smile.

I thought to myself, I must catch a few more fish today.

Not only can he deal with Xu Damao, but he can also make some money from Yi Bufan.

By the way, Yan Bugui's luck today was really good.

I ate half a steamed bun at noon and waited until the afternoon before coming back.

I actually caught three fish, each weighing more than a pound.

Compared to usual results, the harvest is still very good.

Just when Yan Bugui had finished cleaning up and was planning to pick one out to stew it in the evening and treat Xu Damao to a drink, Yi Bufan also came back.

"Third uncle, how are you?"

"How was your harvest today?"

Yi Bufan parked his bicycle from a distance and walked over.

"Haha, I left two fish for you. Look, they are both quite big."

"How about you give me one dollar and a half?"

Yan Bugui has already given a friendly price. If it were outside, it would cost at least two dollars.

Because every time Yan Bugui sold these fishes, it was basically those rich young men or ladies who came forward.

I have always been a person who is willing to give money.

"That's fine!"

Yi Bufan didn't bargain either.

These two fish are indeed quite good.

"By the way, I have a bottle of wine here, and I plan to drink it myself when I get home."

"Look, how about I give it to you."

"Change this fish!"

Yi Bufan said as he took out a bottle of wine from his arms.

Yan Bugui looked familiar at first glance.

This was the wine he had been thinking about all along.

"Okay!"

"Then I'll give you a bottle of wine in exchange for these two fish."

Yan Bugui was also very straightforward.

On the one hand, he felt that the wine was delicious, and on the other hand, he invited Xu Damao to drink tonight.

Now that you have this wine, you naturally don’t need to buy it yourself.

As for the wine diluted with water at home, it is definitely not suitable.

After all, Xu Damao often drinks with his superiors, so he certainly can't be fooled by the wine diluted with water.

But Yi Bufan's wine is different.

That is definitely not available at the supply and marketing cooperative.

Yan Bugui took the wine home happily.

Yi Bufan also left with the two fish.

"Dad, this fish is steamed!"

"Mom, this fish is for soup!"

As soon as he came back, Yi Bufan made clear arrangements for the two fish.

"Could this fish be caught by Yan Bugui?"

An old lady asked with a smile.

"Yes."

"He had just come back when I came back, and had just been put into the basin."

"What's new?"

"If you go to the market now to buy fish, it's probably all frozen fish."

“And they may not be available.”

Yi Bufan can exchange it at will in the Emotion Mall, but he can't just take it out casually.

What I originally thought was that if Yan Bugui didn’t catch any fish today, or the fish he caught was too small.

Yi Bufan can use this as an excuse to exchange for two fresh big fish.

I didn’t expect Yan Bugui to have good luck today.

"Yes."

"I went to the market today and there was basically no meat, that's about it."

"Fortunately we bought a lot before."

As Yi Zhonghai spoke, he was already killing and cleaning the fish.

If it had happened in the past, he would have simply ignored it.

He eats whatever the old lady cooks.

There are basically no requirements.

But it’s different nowadays. We are busy every day both at home and outside.

And I am still very happy in my heart.

"There should be fewer people going out to buy things these two days."

"Everything should be bought before the New Year."

As Yi Bufan spoke, he took the teacup from Xu Xiaoran's hand, took a few sips, and sat on the sofa with her to watch TV.

In this yard, only this small yard is the most comfortable.

There is heating and a TV.

It is estimated that there are not many people in the entire city who can enjoy this.

"By the way, Xiao Ran, tell your parents tomorrow and ask them to come over. We'll treat them to a meal."

"It just so happens that we have both meat and vegetables at home, so we should be able to cook it perfectly."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly looked up at Xu Xiaoran.

As for the ten dishes, they are no big deal for Yi Zhonghai.

"No need!"

Xu Xiaoran said with a smile.

"Of course we should. It's Chinese New Year, and we should get together as in-laws."

"I'll go buy a nice bottle of wine tomorrow."

All of Yi Zhonghai’s collections had previously been given to Yi Bufan.

I've almost finished drinking.

"I'll go and tell them tomorrow morning, and buy some wine when I come back."

"It depends on whether they come at noon or in the evening."

Yi Bufan took over the conversation directly.

As for shopping, you can do it yourself.

As for the money, I can keep it for you.

"Well, come here and don't go back."

"Our house is heated, so it's comfortable to live in."

"Just sleep next door to us then."

An aunt also followed the arrangements.

In the north, as long as there is a kang, people basically sleep on a large bunk bed.

Sometimes, it is normal for several families to sleep on one kang.

"Okay, I'll tell them then."

Yi Bufan also nodded.

"Let's invite Damao to come over for dinner then."

Yi Zhonghai added another sentence.

"Row!"

Yi Bufan nodded. Xu Damao would definitely be involved in the drinking process.

And Xu Damao has now sat at the dinner table of the Yan family.

Although I knew Yan Bugui was stingy.

But it’s better than eating alone at home.

"Da Mao, try this fish."

"Third Auntie may not be good at other things, but she is absolutely as good as Shazhu in making this fish."

Yan Bugui was not bragging.

The main thing is that the most common meat seen on their family’s dinner table over the years is fish.

These three aunts didn't know how to kill fish at the beginning, but they were forced to learn how to cook fish well in the end.

There's probably more to cooking fish than cornmeal.

"Well, I have to try it then."

Xu Damao smiled and started eating.

"Well, that's good."

"It should be better than what Shazhu made."

Xu Damao’s food tasted really good, but, of course, it was inferior to that of the chef.

"If it tastes good, eat more."

"I'll pour you a drink."

"This wine is not ordinary wine. You can't buy it in the supply and marketing cooperative."

"Enjoy the taste!"

Yan Bugui smiled as he opened the bottle cap and slowly poured wine for himself and Xu Damao.

It seems that he is really reluctant to part with it.

It was as if he was counting the points when pouring the wine, fearing that he would suffer a loss and pour one more drop for Xu Damao.

"Why doesn't this wine feel very clear?"

"There's no beer foam either!"

Xu Damao looked at the wine, which was not transparent in color, and felt somewhat confused.

“Haha, this is what makes this wine unique.”

"As for the hops, give it a shake and try."

Yan Bugui really liked this wine. He shook it gently, took a sip, and enjoyed the aftertaste.

"It really is!"

"But, is there any impurity in this?"

"Also, why do these beer foams look a bit like oil foam?"

Xu Damao felt more and more strange, but Yan Bugui was drinking himself.

"Haha, try it, it's really different from the wine you usually drink."

"Come, I toast you!"

Yan Bugui smiled and raised his glass to clink with Xu Damao.

Xu Damao saw Yan Bugui drink half of it in one gulp, so he also looked at it, smelled it, and drank half of it.

“Why does it have a different flavor?”

“It seems like there is seasoning?”

Xu Damao couldn't guess what it tasted like for a moment.

"right."

“I said it’s different.”

“You can taste it carefully.”

"I only drink half a cup every day."

"I'll drink as much as I can with you today. Let's drink at least half of it."

"Hurry up and finish your drink. I'll pour it for you."

Yan Bugui urged him, and Xu Damao drank it all in one gulp.

But after taking a bite, I always feel that the taste is weird.

However, he didn't say much.

I just don't want to drink too much.

"Uncle, please get down to business. You can't possibly invite me to drink for no reason today."

Xu Damao felt that this should be the first time that Yan Bugui invited someone to dinner.

On weekdays, there are quite a few cases of people eating for free.

"Of course it's something serious."

"What my eldest brother Yan Jiecheng said to you yesterday was disrespectful. I have already beaten him, so you should just forgive him."

"This daughter-in-law is Yu Li."

"However, Yu Li has a younger sister named Yu Haitang."

"Now that Yu Li is married, ask her to introduce Yu Haitang to you!"

Yan Bugui said this and clinked his glasses with Xu Damao.