Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

The courtyard is also decorated with lights and every house has Spring Festival couplets posted on the wall.

Everyone is enjoying the sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner.

Tonight, the lights in the courtyard are exceptionally bright, much brighter than before.

After all, it is a rare New Year holiday, and everyone is willing to turn on the lights to celebrate.

However, the atmosphere at this moment was unusually quiet, without the hustle and bustle of the past.

The reason was simple. Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, the deaf old lady and Jia Zhang in the courtyard had all been sent to the police station, and Xu Damao was also lying miserably in the hospital receiving treatment.

With four or five families missing from the courtyard all of a sudden, it naturally couldn't be lively anymore.

Sha Zhu is a man who likes to make trouble on weekdays.

If it were an ordinary day, he would have taken his stick around to play, setting off firecrackers or causing trouble.

But now, Sha Zhu is locked up in the police station, unable to escape, let alone create a joyful atmosphere for the New Year.

As for Banggeng, this poor kid, was beaten up by Cao Wei during the day, and then beaten up by Qin Huairu. At this moment, his face was bruised and swollen. How could he have the energy to make a fuss? He could only stay at home obediently.

This kid deserves it. He steals things without even considering the time. Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai, who can protect and favor him, are both in the police station. Yet he dares to offend Cao Wei, so Cao Wei will naturally not be polite to him.

In the front yard of Yan Bugui's house.

Yan Bugui finished the New Year’s Eve dinner with his family.

Their New Year’s Eve dinner was not as good as the one Cao Wei had at Lou Bancheng’s home.

There were only some home-cooked dishes and some dumplings filled with meat.

Of course, the dumplings with meat filling are not pure meat. The filling is made by adding a small amount of meat to a large amount of cabbage.

In total, their family bought about two yuan worth of meat, some of which was used to make dumplings and some of which was used to make some meat dishes.

We have to use it sparingly, otherwise no one will be satisfied with the meal.

Yan Bugui is very good at calculating, and he can't avoid calculating during the New Year's Eve dinner.

They are an old couple and have four children, so the dumplings should be divided fairly.

So when it was time to eat, Yan Bugui served them dumplings one by one so that everyone could eat the same amount.

As for the dishes, it all depends on your own ability. Take one bite at a time and eat slowly. Don't fight or grab.

Yan Jiecheng quickly finished the dumplings in his bowl and then looked at his father.

"Dad, I want another bowl of dumplings!"

"No more, that's all. Who told you to eat so fast?"

Yan Bugui looked at his eldest son's bowl, which was now completely empty, and immediately said in annoyance.

"Dad, look how many I only ate?" Yan Jiecheng said aggrievedly.

"Twenty dumplings per person, that's fair. Who told you to eat so fast?"

Yan Bugui picked up a dumpling, chewed it slowly, and taught his eldest son a lesson.

These meat-filled dumplings are really fragrant. Although there is only a little bit of meat filling, they are really delicious.

Such good things should naturally be savored slowly.

"Mom, look at Dad..."

Yan Jiecheng asked the three aunts for help.

"Okay, okay, it's New Year's Day, stop arguing." said the third aunt.

"Yes, it's New Year's Day, and the whole family is happy."

"Old Yan, let me make some more dumplings. It's New Year's Day, we have to make sure the children are well fed, right?"

The third aunt looked at Yan Bugui.

Yan Bugui looked at the children and found that their bowls were almost empty as well.

He looked at his bowl again and saw that there were only ten dumplings left, which was indeed not enough, so he nodded.

It’s the end of the year now, so it’s time to be more generous.

Yan Bugui finally agreed: "Okay, let's go get some more.

Before the children could cheer, Yan Bugui added another sentence.

"But let's only place 60 next time, 10 for each person."

"Okay, okay, we get it." Hai Yanjiecheng and they nodded.

Yan Jiecheng and the others were still a little disappointed. Ten dumplings were not enough to fill their stomachs.

But it’s not bad to be able to add ten more. After all, it’s not easy to squeeze this little bit out of their father’s teeth.

Afterwards, the third aunt made another 60 dumplings and prepared to give 10 to each person.

"Can Jie Di eat enough?"

Yan Jiedi is the youngest sister. She is only seven or eight years old and her appetite is not very big yet. Twenty dumplings are almost enough for her.

That’s why Yan Bugui asked this question.

Yan Jiedi ate a few dumplings and found that she still had quite a few left, so she nodded and said, "Dad, this is enough for me."

Then Yan Bugui said, "Then divide the ten dumplings of Jie Di into two, two for each person, for a total of twelve."

Now Yan Jiecheng and the others were very happy. After all, they could eat thirty-two dumplings in one meal. If they ate something else, they would still be very full. How wonderful it was!

The New Year's Eve dinner went by like this. Although there were some minor incidents, the family still spent the night happily.

After dinner, there is another activity in Yan Bugui’s family, which is to distribute peanuts and melon seeds.

Yan Bugui brought a large bowl of peanuts and melon seeds.

They didn't buy any peanuts or melon seeds. These peanuts and melon seeds were all the money Yan Bugui received from helping others write Spring Festival couplets and couplets in the past two days.

Yan Bugui is an elementary school teacher and the most educated one in the neighborhood.

So not only did people in the courtyard ask Yan Bugui to write couplets, but there were also several families outside the courtyard who asked Yan Bugui to help write couplets.

After all, we are all ordinary people and no one is willing to spend so much money to buy a pair.

The couplets sold outside cost at least a few cents.

In comparison, Yan Bugui asked for less fee, so everyone asked Yan Bugui to help write couplets.

One family may not be very eye-catching, but when so many families are added together, the fees they receive are quite a bit.

Yan Bugui was holding a basin, and his three sons and one daughter were looking at him eagerly, waiting for him to share some melon seeds and peanuts.

Yan Bugui looked at the four children and a smug smile appeared on his face.

He slowly placed the bowl on the table and began to distribute the peanuts and melon seeds.

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, everyone will have a share." Yan Bugui said as he grabbed a handful from the basin with a smile and gave it to the eldest son first, then the second son, the third son, and the fourth daughter.

Yan Jiecheng and the others took the peanuts and melon seeds and immediately started eating them happily.

"Dad, you received so much money in writing fees that we don't even have to spend money on peanuts and sunflower seeds."

Yan Bugui felt very happy when he heard the children's praise.

"Of course, your father is the best at writing couplets around here." The third aunt said with a smile.

After distributing the peanuts, they distributed the melon seeds, still one handful per person.

There was still a lot of peanuts and melon seeds left in the basin. Several children ate the peanuts and melon seeds in their hands, and then looked at the basin eagerly.

"Okay, now that we've divided it up, let's keep these for later. This is enough for today."

The Chinese New Year is not just today, New Year’s Eve. There is a long time from the first day to the fifteenth day of the new year.

So Yan Bugui naturally had to calculate carefully, because if he finished eating all at once, there would be nothing left to eat.

The children were very disappointed, as they thought they could have a good meal during the Chinese New Year.

"By the way, Dad, the previous blind date failed. When are you going to find me another one?"

Yan Jiecheng asked while eating melon seeds.

The one that failed before was naturally Yu Li. After the deaf old lady’s commotion, Yu Li never came to their house again.

In fact, Yu Li had already hooked up with Cao Wei, but the relationship had not yet been confirmed.

Yan Bugui said angrily: "You are such a loser that you can't even get a blind date."

Thinking about his last blind date, Yan Bugui felt a little angry. Such a good blind date was just taken away like that.

"Can you blame me for that? I rode our bicycle because I had something to do, to go out on a date with my blind date, but you didn't even want me to ride it, and you charged me money, making me lose face in front of my blind date. Can you blame me for that?"

Yan Jiecheng was also somewhat dissatisfied. His father was too stingy and calculating.

"How dare you say that? You can't even walk. You can trip over things on flat ground. You almost made Yu Li fall. You were at a disadvantage from the beginning."

Yan Bugui sighed and said something like "this child is incorrigible".

Not only Yan Bugui's house, but Liu Haizhong's house was also very lively at this time.

Their family’s New Year’s Eve dinner was quite sumptuous. Liu Haizhong was quite generous in spending money on food. He would just drink a little wine and eat some fried eggs.

Of course, this meal is only for myself and my eldest son.

The second aunt ate very little and was reluctant to eat it, and the other two sons did not give them any.

But today, Liu Haizhong asked his second aunt to cook more dishes and make more dumplings.

Used to celebrate becoming the uncle, the leader of the courtyard.

"Dad, I'd like to toast you and congratulate you on achieving your wish and becoming the big boss in the courtyard." Liu Guangqi raised the small wine glass in front of him and said.

Liu Haizhong happily picked up the wine glass.

He just likes his eldest son because he can talk, is good at handling things, knows what he is thinking, and says what he likes to hear.

The other two sons did not survive.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu looked at each other and immediately felt a little regretful. Why didn’t they have this brain?

If they said this, would Liu Haizhong look at them with new eyes?

But it was too late to regret now, after all, their eldest brother had already said it.

The two thought about it for a moment, then hurriedly raised their glasses and said, "Dad, we both toast to you too! I wish you good health and all the best!"

After hearing this, Liu Haizhong showed a satisfied smile on his face.

I didn't expect that these two sons would still have such a heart. Not bad, it seems that the saying "beating will produce filial sons" is true.

After years of training, the two younger sons can now speak.

Liu Haizhong was very satisfied and gave the three children a PUA: "Okay, okay! You are all good children. You must be filial to me and your mother in the future. Do you hear me?"

"Don't worry, Dad, we will!" the three said in unison.

As for what they are thinking, it is hard to say.

At this time, the second aunt came in with two plates of hot dumplings and said to everyone with a smile: "Come and try the dumplings I just made. There are leeks and eggs, cabbage and pork fillings. They are so delicious!"

Liu Guangqi hurried over and helped his mother carry the plate.

The whole family sat around the table, happily eating the New Year’s Eve dinner and enjoying the joy of reunion.

"Okay, let's eat."

Afterwards, Liu Haizhong and his family happily ate the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu were also eating happily. Liu Haizhong was in a good mood these two days. Plus it was the New Year, so he didn't restrict their food and didn't beat them. They had a really good time these two days.

The family ate and chatted, talking about family matters.

Liu Guangqi suddenly said, "Dad, please buy me a bicycle. Many people in our unit have bicycles. I feel embarrassed to walk to work. Besides, many people in our hospital have bicycles. It's not appropriate for you, an old man, not to buy a bicycle."

Liu Haizhong thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. Everyone has a car, but his son doesn't. That would be so embarrassing.

Besides, he was a big shot in the compound, a prominent figure at least, so he had to have a bicycle.

"Okay, I'll try to find a way to get a bicycle ticket later."

Liu Haizhong quickly nodded and agreed.

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu looked at their father and eldest brother with sour expressions. They were really envious. Their eldest brother was about to ride a bicycle, but they had nothing now. They didn't even have a job and couldn't make money. They had to do things according to Liu Haizhong's expression all day long.

"Okay, thank you dad."

Liu Guangqi said happily.

I will be happy to have a bicycle in the future.

Liu Guangqi still believed in Liu Haizhong's words. His father had loved him since he was a child and almost always granted his requests. Now it was easy for him to get a bicycle.

"By the way, Guangqi, you are already an adult now, it's time to find a wife. Are there any suitable female comrades in your unit?"

The second aunt asked.

Liu Haizhong also looked at his eldest son.

He is still very concerned about his son's marriage.

Liu Guangqi frowned, then said calmly: "No, they are all older and many are married, so they are not suitable."

In fact, Liu Guangqi did not tell the truth.

In fact, he already had his eyes on a pretty nice female comrade who worked in the same unit as him and was the daughter of one of his superiors. They were now dating each other.

Liu Guangqi even went to the leader's home, and he went there as the boyfriend of this female comrade.

The leader asked Liu Guangqi what his family did, and then asked some miscellaneous questions.

The leader didn't disagree with these, but he wasn't very satisfied either.

This leader wanted to find a suitable in-law for his daughter.

Or they can find a partner whose family is much worse than theirs. If they want to marry their daughter, they must marry into their family.

Liu Guangqi had some ideas about this condition.

Because this leader is very influential and has a lot of say in their unit, if they can gain his appreciation, it will be of great help to their future promotion.

More importantly, the leader's daughter is also very good-looking, which is very attractive to Liu Guangqi.

Although it requires marrying into the wife's family, it does not seem completely unacceptable if you think about it carefully.

Marrying into the wife's family is just a formality and there is no need to sever ties with the father.

After all, his father Liu Haizhong has three sons. Even if one of them marries into another family, it should still be acceptable, right?

Of course, doing so might have some impact on his father's reputation.

Therefore, Liu Guangqi has not yet told Liu Haizhong about this matter, nor does he dare to tell him.

Now, Liu Guangqi is maintaining contact with the female comrade while observing whether there is still room for maneuver.

If it really doesn't work, then I can only choose to marry into the wife's family.

Even if his father objects, he decides to stick to it. The worst that can happen is that he will just disown this father!

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