Siheyuan: Cao Liang's rise

After sending the person home, Cao Liang looked at his watch. It was almost noon.

So Cao Liang didn't go to the factory, but went back home, and happened to make lunch for his younger brother and sister.

Just as lunch was ready, Chen Huilan came back.

"You spendthrift, you're already in a relationship, but you don't know how to save a little."

As soon as Chen Huilan saw the steamed buns and a braised fish on the table, she started preaching. It was because she felt sorry for the girl.

But that didn't stop her from sitting down and tasting Cao Liang's cooking.

Chen Huilan asked as she ate, "I sent Xingzi to work today. Did it go smoothly?"

Cao Liang nodded. "It has been processed. I even asked someone to find a master for her. However, her home is a bit far from the textile factory, so I let her rent a house."

"pretty good."

Chen Huilan said with satisfaction: "Xingzi has a job now. When you reach the age, you can go to register. You have to hurry up."

"Is this urgent?"

Cao Liang shrugged helplessly, "Even if we're in a hurry, we still have to wait two years, right?"

Chen Huilan said unhappily, "Can't you cultivate your relationship with Xingzi first?"

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."

"That's pretty much it."

Chen Huilan then smiled and said, "On the weekend, ask Xingzi and her two children to come to your house for dinner."

Cao Liang was speechless and said, "Didn't he just come here a few days ago?"

"That was before, but now Xingzi is my future daughter-in-law, so shouldn't I have a good chat with her?"

Chen Huilan asked seriously, "Did you hear that?"

"Yes, I'll talk to her tomorrow."

Cao Liang had no choice but to agree, and then said, "By the way, mother, the second uncle came to our house yesterday and said that his eldest son is getting married and holding a banquet on the eighth day of the first lunar month."

"The eighth day seems to be a Sunday, right?"

Chen Huilan nodded and asked, "Have you given the gift?"

"Give me one piece."

"Well, it's almost there."

Chen Huilan nodded with satisfaction. Her boss was always organized in his work.

Cao Liang asked: "Should we still call Xingzi and the others over?"

Chen Huilan thought about it, shook her head and said, "Forget it, let's do it next time! It's really not very convenient."

"But you have to hurry up, Liu Guangqi isn't much older than you, and he's already married."

"...Yes, yes, yes."

Cao Liang answered casually.

This old lady has started again.

If he remembered correctly, Liu Guangqi seemed to run away the next day after he got married?

He couldn't figure out whether this was Liu Guangqi's idea or his girlfriend's idea.

Logically speaking, in the Liu family, Liu Haizhong and his wife favor Liu Guangqi the most, while Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu seem to be adopted children.

Give all the good things to Liu Guangqi.

But he is not Liu Guangqi and doesn't understand other people's thoughts.

It may also be because Liu Haizhong’s expectations of him were too high, which made him feel pressured!

Also, Liu Haizhong beat his two younger brothers all day long, which might have scared him.

Only he himself knows the real reason.

...

The next morning, Cao Liang arrived at Meng Xiaoxing's house early.

"Hello, boss!"

"Hello, big brother!"

When Monkey and Xiaotao saw Cao Liang coming, they greeted him happily.

"have you eaten?"

Meng Xiaoxing asked when they met. After seeing Cao Liang nod, she complained: "I told you that we don't need your help, we can do it ourselves, but you just don't listen."

Cao Liang just smiled and said nothing.

Meng Xiaoxing had no choice but to shut up.

She already had some understanding of Cao Liang. This man was very domineering.

As long as he decides to do something, he will do it and won't listen to you. It's very annoying.

But after all, Cao Liang cared about her, so she was still very happy.

After Meng Xiaoxing finished her breakfast, Cao Liang asked, "Have you packed everything?"

"Yeah." Meng Xiaoxing nodded and pointed her chin towards the kang. "There wasn't much there, just some clothes and a quilt."

Cao Liang took a look and nodded, "It's really not much. I'll go find a cart later and I can move it all in one go."

Hearing this, the monkey raised his hand and said, "Boss, I know where it is."

"Okay, then go and borrow it now. Two cents should be enough. By the way, do you have any money left?"

As he spoke, Cao Liang took out a few banknotes and handed them to him.

The monkey didn't take it, and waved his hand, "No, I still have some."

He gave all the ten yuan that Cao Liang had advanced him to Meng Xiaoxing, and kept only one yuan for himself. Now he has a few cents left.

After saying that, Monkey went out to borrow a car.

"This boy."

Cao Liang shook his head and laughed.

Meng Xiaoxing smiled and said, "Monkeys are just like that, they are very strong-willed."

Cao Liang joked: "Isn't this similar to you?"

"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't."

Meng Xiaoxing did not admit it.

"You still say no. Let's not talk about this position first. Just talk about Xiao Tao's illness last year. Don't you want to be strong?"

Meng Xiaoxing said anxiously: "That's...right, it's just a matter of principle. Besides, we weren't familiar with each other before, so how can I let you pay?"

"Makes sense!"

Cao Liang smiled and didn't argue with her any further.

At this time, the monkey came back pulling the cart.

Cao Liang helped move the things onto the cart and tied them up.

Meng Xiaoxing, Monkey and Xiaotao looked at the dilapidated old house reluctantly for a while before leaving.

after an hour.

Finally arrived at the tenement where I rented a house.

Of course, it was Cao Liang who pulled the cart.

At the beginning, the monkey insisted on doing it himself, after all, it was his own business.

But after all, he was small and couldn't pull it after a while, so Cao Liang had to do it.

He helped push the bicycle.

At this time, everyone in the courtyard had gone to work, and only a few aunts were there.

"Who are you? What are you doing in our yard?"

An old lady came forward and asked.

When Cao Liang and his friends came yesterday, they only met the uncle who was in charge of the courtyard. These aunties didn't see him, so they asked this question.

Cao Liang replied: "Hello, Auntie. We were here yesterday. My boyfriend works in a textile factory, which is a bit far from home. He rented a room in our yard and is moving in now!"

"Hello, Auntie. My name is Meng Xiaoxing, and this is my younger brother Monkey and my younger sister Xiaotao." Seeing this, Meng Xiaoxing tactfully took out her work ID and handed it to the auntie, while also introducing them.

That's how it is these days. When you see a stranger, you will be very alert and won't do anything without asking clearly.

The aunt took a look and then smiled and said, "It turns out that you are a new neighbor. My daughter also works in the textile factory."

Cao Liang smiled and said, "That's great. Xingzi can keep your daughter company on her way to and from get off work in the future."

"Yes Yes."

The aunt said happily: "My daughter is about the same age as your boyfriend, so we should have something to talk about."

"Okay, then we won't bother you anymore. We still have to pack our bags."

Cao Liang took out a few candies from his pocket and handed them to the aunt, saying with a smile: "These candies are for your children to sweeten their mouths, please don't despise them."

"Hey, is this White Rabbit Milk Candy?"

The aunt exclaimed: "This is too expensive, I can't accept it."

The old lady was very simple and honest, and gave Cao Liang a good impression of her. At least she was much better than the people in his courtyard.

If it were the three aunts in their hospital, she would definitely take it over directly.

Cao Liang smiled and said, "It's nothing. My girlfriend doesn't have any elders at home. You just need to take care of her in the future."

"...All right then!"

The old lady hesitated for a moment, but still took the candy and said, "I have nothing to do right now, so I'll help you clean up the house! The previous owner of this house has moved out half a year ago, so it needs to be cleaned up before people can live in it."

Meng Xiaoxing wanted to refuse, but the aunt went back to the house, got a broom, and started helping to clean.

Seeing this, Cao Liang couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This is what we call neighbors!