Siheyuan: Xu Damao, I want to go to the moon

Shazhu subconsciously didn't think this was a big deal, and he was the kind of person who liked to show off and enjoy the limelight.

To put it bluntly, he just lacks a sense of security and needs to be needed by others. The more people need his help, the more important he feels and the more important he is.

A typical "being needed, giving" personality, who just wants to stir up trouble, act funny and be the center of attention.

When no one paid attention to him, he felt empty, lonely and cold, which was exactly the opposite of Xu Damao now.

Xu Damao wishes that you all don’t recognize me and ignore me. Not to mention the natural disasters in recent years, there will be strong winds in a few years. The more you jump, the more miserable your death will be!

Just at this moment, Yi Xiaotian slid down from Liu Cuilan and pulled Yi Zhonghai's hand.

"Dad, don't be angry, it's Xiaotian's fault."

The deaf old lady protected Sha Zhu: "Zhong Hai, Sha Zhu didn't mean it. It's New Year's Day, you don't have to be so angry."

He Yushui also pulled Sha Zhu aside and scolded him, "Brother, apologize to everyone!"

Jia Zhang hugged the stick tightly without saying a word.

Now all the neighbors who were frightened in the morning are now surrounding the central courtyard, asking them to give an explanation. It's Chinese New Year, and they were frightened so early in the morning, and a few little kids forced them to give red envelopes - not enough, and they even made up a little song to scold them, how unlucky!

This is New Year’s Day!

Seeing Xu Damao and his wife coming back, someone greeted them. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong also came over to ask Xu Damao for some advice.

If the punishment is too light, everyone will be dissatisfied. If the punishment is too heavy, even Sha Zhu will not be satisfied. Everyone is stuck there.

"The kid didn't mean it. Come on, Guangfu, Xiaotian, Banggeng, bow and apologize to everyone, return the red envelopes, and this matter will be over."

Xu Damao thought about it and decided that he had to show some attitude, otherwise these children would be gossiped about in the future.

Liu Guangfu and Yi Xiaotian were naturally obedient, but Liu Pangpang kicked him: "Guangfu, kneel down and kowtow to apologize!"

Guangfu immediately knelt down, kowtowed and said: "Dear uncles, aunts, grandpas, aunts, brothers and sisters, I was wrong, I'm sorry, I won't dare to do it again, wuwuwu——"

Liu Pangpang is very direct in his actions. If he wants to apologize, he should be thorough.

Yi Xiaotian looked at Liu Guangfu and then turned to look at Yi Zhonghai. Although he couldn't bear it, Yi Zhonghai nodded. He understood what Xu Damao meant, and also what Liu Pangpang meant. The child knelt down and kowtowed to apologize to you. If anyone tells others about this, they will be unhuman.

Any man in the city would not do such a shameless thing, so he did not hate Xu Damao, because after all, he was his adopted son, and he was afraid that his words would hurt Yi Xiaotian.

Yi Xiaotian quickly imitated Liu Guangfu and kowtowed to apologize. After that, Liu Cuilan immediately squatted down and hugged him in her arms. While stroking his head, she said, "Good boy, don't do this kind of thing again in the future."

"Yes, Mom, I'll remember that. I won't do that again."

After kowtowed, the two children went to everyone to return the New Year's money. However, everyone was a man of dignity, and since the children had kowtowed, how could they get the money back?

This made the two boys so anxious that they almost cried. It was not until Liu Pangpang and Yi Zhonghai smiled and nodded that they nervously accepted the New Year's money and went back.

As for the Jia family, there was simply no movement at all.

Then everyone looked at Banggeng, but Banggeng buried his head in Jia Zhang's arms and refused to apologize no matter what.

What are you thinking about making me kneel down and apologize?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Refunding is even more impossible!

Jia Zhang hugged Bang Geng tightly and cursed Sha Zhu: "It was all instigated by that stupid Sha Zhu! It has nothing to do with our Bang Geng!"

"Our Bangteng is a good boy!"

It seems that the Jia family is not going to apologize. Xu Damao didn't bother her: "Just indulge Bang Geng. If you keep going like this, something bad will happen sooner or later!"

Without caring about Banggeng and Jia Zhang anymore, Xu Damao looked at Shazhu. At this time, the deaf old lady became nervous, fearing that Xu Damao would make excessive demands, as the two of them were sworn enemies.

But asking Sha Zhu to kowtow and apologize to everyone is even more impossible, as he cannot afford to lose face like this.

"Shazhu, we're all men, so I won't say much. But this New Year's Day has made everyone angry, so is it okay for you to treat everyone to a hot meal?"

Sha Zhu then raised his head. He didn't expect Xu Damao to be so gentle with it.

He also realized that what he had done was strictly illegal, and if any of his neighbors wanted to hold him accountable, he would be in big trouble.

But kneeling down to apologize was absolutely impossible for him. With so many people around, Shazhu would rather go to jail than kneel down.

I thought Xu Damao would take the opportunity to disgust me because he was now the highest-ranking cadre in the courtyard. Even Uncle Yi and the deaf old lady did not dare to provoke him. Whenever he wanted to make some suggestions for how to deal with the matter, everyone would listen to him.

But I didn't expect him to handle it so gently - was he trying to save face for himself?

But why let me go?

If Xu Damao knew what he was thinking now, he would definitely think that he was suffering from paranoia again. I just don't want the yard to be noisy all day long. Who the hell is giving you face? Can't you just be quiet on the first day of the Chinese New Year?

He Yushui also nodded gratefully to Xu Damao. No matter how useless his brother was, he was still his brother after all.

Even though I only have 5 yuan a month for myself, even though I always bring lunch boxes for outsiders, even though I didn’t have anything good to eat when the four families gathered together for the New Year dinner yesterday…

But he is my biological brother. After He Daqing left, he took me to pick up trash and raised me to this age all by myself.

She didn't want Shazhu to go to jail or be embarrassed.

"Brother, hurry up and agree to it!" She shook Shazhu's arm. Why are you still in a daze at this time?

"Oh, no problem, no problem—"

When he agreed, he felt embarrassed. Last night, they were cooking New Year's Eve dinner at Yi Zhonghai's house, and almost all the meat and vegetables were eaten up. The Jia family ate the most, and it still wasn't enough.

What can I use to make something warm now?

It’s hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice!

Seeing his embarrassment, Xu Damao shook his head, saying that it was really a hopeless case.

So he said, "Go to my room and get 20 kilograms of white flour later. You can make noodles, right? I want to eat noodles." Xu Damao hadn't eaten noodles for a long time, especially Hunan rice noodles, Guilin rice noodles, hot dry noodles, mixed noodles, duck blood and vermicelli soup... I used to eat them every morning when I was in school, but now there is only noodles, and Xu Damao can't get used to the taste.

Even some instant noodles would be nice - but there was none.

I just happened to think of it today, so you, Shazhu, just make noodles for me. I’m tired of eating fish lately.

"No problem, it's just a big bowl of wide noodles, right? It just so happens that I've learned how to make it!" When it comes to cooking, Sha Zhu becomes excited.

When a neighbor A heard that they were going to eat noodles, his mouth started watering: "How can we eat noodles without garlic? Noodles without garlic are half as tasty! I have garlic at home, as much as you can eat!"

Yi Zhonghai: "I'll give you two kilograms of bacon to add some meaty flavor."

Liu Haizhong, who was unwilling to be left behind, said: "I will offer 10...20 eggs. If you offer more, there will be no more..."

Neighbor B: "I have some green onions sent by my relatives. They are genuine Shandong green onions! I'll give you two kilograms!"

Yan Bugui: "My family can produce half a pound of shallots..."

Neighbor C: "I have two bunches of dried chilies at home, would you like some?"

Deaf old lady: "I still have some mushrooms..."

Soon, all the things were gathered together and sent to Sha Zhu's house. Sha Zhu, who was originally very excited, suddenly felt cheated after seeing so many things.

20 kilograms of noodles!

When will this be done?!