Siheyuan: Cao Liang's rise

In the evening, the family eats dumplings and has a reunion dinner.

Apart from the pork brought by Cao Liang, the other meats were fish.

The family is having a great time, except there are too many people.

After staying at grandpa's house for one night, they returned to Gaoling Village the next day.

Before leaving, grandpa and grandma planned to let Cao Liang take the fish away, after all, the fish were caught by Cao Liang.

Cao Liang didn't need this thing, so naturally he refused to take it.

In the end, I couldn't persuade my grandmother anymore and took two fish back to give to my grandparents.

Only then did grandma reluctantly let the person go.

After staying in Gaoling Village for another day, Cao Liang and his family returned to the city.

Because I have to go to work tomorrow.

Cao Liang really likes the feeling of spending the New Year with his family.

Two bicycles were riding on the way back to Sijiucheng.

Cao Liang brought Xiao Ming and Chen Huilan brought Yaya.

More than two hours later.

The family finally returned to the courtyard.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I met Yan Bugui.

"Huilan, Liangzi, Xiaoming and Yaya, Happy New Year!"

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "I guessed you guys would come back today. Oh, you brought back a lot of mountain products!"

"Happy New Year, Uncle Three!"

Xiao Ming and Yaya responded politely.

Chen Huilan handed some mountain products to Yan Bugui and said with a smile, "Uncle, these are mushrooms that my family dried ourselves. I'll give you a few. Don't think it's too little."

Yan Bugui was delighted.

He was guarding the door, wasn't he just trying to get some benefits?

However, he did not answer it immediately, but looked at Cao Liang.

"Mom, I'm a little tired these past two days, so I'm going back to rest first."

After Cao Liang finished speaking, he nodded to Yan Bugui and went back.

Seeing that Cao Liang didn't say anything, Yan Bugui happily took the mushroom and said, "I'm sure you won't mind. Thank you, Huilan."

"We are all neighbors, it's only natural. Uncle, we will go back first."

"Okay, walk slowly."

...

In the afternoon.

Gangzi and a few others came together, each holding a lot of New Year gifts in their hands.

Even Meng Xiaoxing's family came along.

Cao Liang was still sleeping when there was a loud knock on the door, followed by Wang Dong's rude shout:

"Liangzi, open the door quickly, I'm here to wish you a happy new year."

Cao Liang was almost asleep. When he heard the cold sound, he got up and opened the door.

Then he saw that several of his best friends had come together, and even Meng Xiaoxing was there.

Cao Liang was surprised and asked, "Why are you here together?"

Gangzi smiled and said, "I will go to work tomorrow. I guessed that you would definitely come back today. I discussed it with Dongzi and the others and decided to come together today."

Cao Liang nodded and looked at Meng Xiaoxing: "You are here too?"

"Yeah." Meng Xiaoxing nodded a little embarrassedly.

"Big brother, I'm here to wish you a happy new year, too."

Xiao Tao shouted anxiously when she saw that Cao Liang didn't talk to her.

Cao Liang reached out and rubbed her head, then smiled and said, "I saw it. I was just about to talk to you."

"Happy New Year, Boss."

Monkey greeted him and then handed a bottle of wine to Cao Liang, "Brother Dongzi said that you like to drink, I hope you don't mind."

"I don't dislike it, but don't listen to your brother Dongzi's nonsense. I don't usually drink. I only drink with them."

Cao Liang took the monkey's New Year gift with a smile and said.

After that, Cao Liang said to Wang Dong and the others, "Give the things to my mother and then come over."

"Dele."

A group of people went to the main house again, and Meng Xiaoxing and Xiaotao stayed there, probably wanting to help Chen Huilan cook dinner.

Cao Liang, Gangzi and others were smoking and chatting in the back room.

Wang Dong distributed cigarettes and finally gave one to Monkey.

Monkey waved his hand and said, "Brother Dongzi, I won't smoke, but Sister Xingzi won't let me."

"Look at your bear!"

Wang Dong laughed and said, "A grown man is actually controlled by a woman. I feel ashamed when I tell others about it. If this man doesn't smoke and drink, is he still a man?"

"Monkey, ignore him."

Cao Liang said disdainfully: "You are a single person, so you have no right to teach others. It's good that you don't smoke."

The monkey nodded: "I'll listen to the boss."

Wang Dong was embarrassed. After a pause, he asked, "Liangzi, it's a good coincidence that you're back. When can we resume trading?"

Gu Wen said dissatisfiedly: "Why are you talking so much? Liangzi is free to make his own arrangements. Just listen to him."

The monkey was somewhat looking forward to it.

When he first started working with Wang Dong and his colleagues, he didn't get paid much money.

Fortunately, Cao Liang gave him an advance of a big black ten and some food in advance, otherwise he would have had a hard time this year.

Now that he heard the serious business, he listened very carefully.

"It's okay, we are all brothers, just speak your mind."

Cao Liang smiled and said, "I have to work during the day tomorrow, so let's arrange it in the evening!"

"Dele."

Wang Dong said cheerfully, "Liangzi, you don't know that I have been so idle these few days since you went back that I went to Gangzi's place to drink every day."

Gangzi said disdainfully, "How dare you say that? Who doesn't stay home to rest after the New Year's Eve dinner? But you, you dragged Mosquito to my house to drink."

"And he drank it for several days." Gu Wen laughed and said, "I think his body has become smelly."

"You don't seem to be saying the same thing."

Wang Dong said nonchalantly, "Besides, it's so cold in this weather, not washing for a few days is nothing."

Gu Wen pushed his glasses and said with a smile, "It's nothing. I think if you stay for another two days, Gangzi will probably beat you up."

"Uh......"

Wang Dong’s face froze.

Because Gu Wen was telling the truth, Gangzi disliked that he was too dirty as he hadn't taken a shower for several days. He tried to drive him away several times but he still refused to leave, and Gangzi almost took action against him.

after an hour.

Dinner is ready.

Because there were too many people, we divided the table into two.

Meng Xiaoxing, Chen Huilan and a few other children were eating in the main house.

Cao Liang, Gangzi, and Monkey were eating in the back room.

After dinner, I sat for a while.

They went back with Cao Liang's return gift.

Cao Liang helped Chen Huilan wash the dishes.

Originally, Meng Xiaoxing wanted to help clean up before leaving, but Chen Huilan wouldn't let her.

"Liangzi, let me tell you something."

Chen Huilan said, "Your two aunts don't want the job quota at the textile factory. Your cousin is only fourteen years old this year, so she's not old enough. You see..."

"What do you think, mother?"

Although Cao Liang has only traveled through time for more than half a year, he has integrated the memories of his previous life and naturally understands his mother.

His mother must have had an idea when she asked this, so he followed Chen Huilan's question.

Chen Huilan said, "How about giving it to Xingzi?"

"The child was a refugee from famine. He has no relatives or elders at home. It is not easy for him to raise two children by himself."

Chen Huilan talked to Meng Xiaoxing several times.

Meng Xiaoxing did not hide the situation at home. After all, it was the truth and there was nothing to hide.

To Meng Xiaoxing?

Cao Liang hadn't thought about this. After all, although he and Meng Xiaoxing were friends, they were not yet so generous.

For such a good thing, you must take care of your loved ones first.

Eager Monkey now works with Wang Dong and his team, earning enough to support his family.

But Meng Xiaoxing is a strong-willed person, so she must be feeling bad.