Siheyuan: I am the Smart Pillar

After Xu Damao had eaten and drunk his fill at He Yuzhu's house, he returned home with a smile, carrying the braised beef prepared by He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu saw that his wife was a little unhappy, and he said with a smile, "You, Xu Damao, this kid is very smart. Why not bribe him with some braised beef!"

"That kid's father Xu Lide is not a simple person either. Our family is at odds with Old Lady Long and Yi Zhonghai. We can't fight alone. So we must win over a group of people to fight against Yi Zhonghai and Old Lady Long."

Qin Huairu nodded and said, "Well, I understand, Zhuzi. But does that old lady Long really have such great power? I think that old lady Long is just an ordinary old lady." He Yuzhu shook his head and said, "That old thing is definitely not what you see on the surface. When my father was alive, he often told me that the old lady's water is very deep and asked me not to get close to her."

Qin Huairu thought about it and told him about the deaf old lady who came to her house for a meal after He Yuzhu left this morning. He Yuzhu frowned immediately. If he locked the old lady Long out of the door and didn't let her in, it would be bad for his wife's reputation. He Yuzhu thought about it and whispered to Qin Huairu.

Qin Huairu had a very strange look on her face. After He Yuzhu finished speaking, Qin Huairu nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, let's do this? Zhuzi, Zhuzi, you still have a lot of dirty tricks." He Yuzhu also smiled and said, "Look at what you said. What's wrong with my method? As long as it can get things done, my trick is a good trick!"

Xu Damao returned to his home skipping and dancing. Xu Lide glared at his son and scolded, "What time has it become? Where have you been, boy?" Xu Lide took a broom and wanted to give Xu Damao a profound lesson, but was stopped by his wife.

Mao Shenghua asked her son, "Son, look at the time outside. Your sister has already returned from school and has finished her homework." Xu Damao quickly took out the braised beef with soy sauce that He Yuzhu had given him and said, "Mom and Dad, I'm going to Brother Zhuzi's house for dinner. He asked me to bring this beef to you two. You two can enjoy it slowly."

As soon as Xu Damao finished speaking, a little girl ran out from the side room. The little girl was naturally Xu Damao's sister Xu Xiaoling. As she ran, Xu Xiaoling said, "Brother, where can I find braised beef in soy sauce?" Xu Xiaoling ran into the living room, looked at the braised beef in soy sauce on the table, and her saliva was watering.

But due to her father's authority, Xu Xiaoling just stood aside and dared not move. Xu Lide frowned and looked at the beef on the table and said, "What tricks is this son of the He family playing on us? When you show respect to others, you must have something to ask for. Could this kid want me to do something for you? Give this beef back to me, kid. If we don't eat this beef, we will feel guilty if we eat it."

Xu Xiaoling looked a little aggrieved. This was beef. He had been craving for it for a long time! In this era when even pork was not available, braised beef was an extremely expensive delicacy. Mao Shenghua was also a little tempted. This was a good thing that was offered to him. Could it be that the old man had gone stupid?

Xu Damao smiled and told him about his experience at He Yuzhu's house. Xu Lide was relieved. After all, as long as he was not asked to do something, he would be grateful. Xu Lide glanced at his wife and said, "Put the beef on the plate, and we will have some meat tonight."

The people in the room nodded, and they were very happy in their hearts. Especially the girl Xu Xiaoling, who had already drooled. Xu Lide took out a bottle of wine from the bedside table, poured himself a glass of wine, looked at his son again, and poured a glass of wine for his son as well.

Mao Shunhua glanced at her husband and said, "My dear, Damao is still young. You are letting him drink now. Isn't that inappropriate?" Xu Lide curled his lips and said, "Da Mao is a man now. If it were before liberation, he would have been the pillar of the family. Your father will let you have a glass of wine today so that you can feel it in advance."

"Son, I need to talk to you. For men, smoking and drinking are necessary for socializing. Many things are settled over the wine table. The reason why I am able to get along well and be admired by others is because I can drink and I can talk."

Xu Damao drank the glass of wine, and the burning pain made him cough several times. Xu Lide looked at Xu Damao and asked, "Your father has thought about it for a long time. Your academic performance is not good at all. I plan to talk to our leaders and find a way to save face and let you work in the factory as an apprentice. Then you can make money earlier, and I can find you a wife in a few years."

Xu Damao thought about it and realized that he really didn't want to read this book. So he agreed to the future his father had designed for him. He also wanted to make money earlier, just like Jia Dongxu and He Yuzhu. Xu Lide looked at his son and felt relieved. His son's future was determined, and the father felt relieved.

Xu Lide drank another glass of wine and said drunkenly, "This Yi Zhonghai is not a good guy. Son, in the future, you should have less contact with these people in the courtyard." Xu Lide thought about it again and felt that it was not a good idea for him to do so. After all, they could not move away in this era, and it was not a good idea to not say hello to the neighbors.

Xu Lide frowned again, yawned and said, "Forget it, it's too early to talk to you now, let's talk about it later!" Xu Damao was a little annoyed about what his father said? Why was he talking so incoherently? He looked at his mother and asked, "Mom, do you know what my dad means? Why is he talking so incoherently?"

Mao Shunhua and Xu Xiaoling were enjoying their meal! Hearing her son's question, she blinked and said, "Son, what were you talking about? I didn't hear you!" Xu Damao waved his hand and fell asleep. Only the mother and daughter were left to clean up the leftovers. Xu Xiaoling was very happy tonight. She didn't expect to eat beef today. This was simply a blessing from heaven.