I live in Dayu Changsheng

Chapter 18, The Thief Comes

As night fell, a huge darkness shrouded it. In Changshan County, the lights of thousands of families lit up like candles in the wind, flickering and struggling.

Willow Alley, at this time in the past, at dinner time, it was already full of smoke, but these days, it has become much sparser.

——Under double exploitation by the government and gangs, many families can no longer guarantee their only meal a day.

The Fang family is fine.

Just like in the past, the smoke from cooking is rising, mixed with the faint fragrance of sorghum flour pancakes, scattered in the cool wind at dusk, and the fireworks in the world have turned into the hustle and bustle of the world.

……

call!Suck!call!Suck!
Er Dan lay in front of the window, eagerly looking in the direction of Fang's house, took deep breaths, breathed in the fragrance of grains brought by the wind, and swallowed subconsciously.

Snapped!
A slap landed on his forehead.

"Look at your worthless appearance? I borrowed two catties of wheat bran. Our family will eat wheat bran tonight, so we don't need to be jealous..." Mrs. Cai Gen pinched her waist and said.

"Really?" Erdan's eyes widened, and her throat moved unconsciously.

"Hey, little brat, can I still lie to you?"

Mrs. Cai Gen snorted, twisted her waist, turned around and went out, still muttering: "If you want to say, the Fang family must be the one who fires the most in Liushu Hutong."

"After all, the Fang family has lent out ten catties of wheat chaff. The Fang family must have more food in stock, otherwise, how could there be any food to borrow!"

"It means that the foundation left by Lao Fang is solid... But it may not be known, secretly, the Fang family may have other business..."

At the door, Uncle Fuquan was sitting on the threshold, weaving a basket out of bamboo strips, without saying a word.

Mrs. Cai Gen rambled on for a long time, but no one answered her, she turned her head and said, "Hey, master, are you listening? Say something, like a boring gourd!"

"say what?"

Uncle Fuquan said in a low voice: "Let's live our own life well. Why stare at other people's homes? With this skill, why not weave more baskets, buy a shoe sole, and sell money for food..."

……

"The day before yesterday, I went to visit Fang's house. I had sharp eyes, and I saw sorghum noodles from his grain tank... Good guy, looking through the cracks, I guess it weighed [-] to [-] catties! If it was replaced by wheat bran , at least forty to fifty catties..."

While talking, Aunt Cauliflower carefully added a small amount of wheat bran into the cauldron while holding a sack of grain: "Unfortunately, the relationship between our two families is not good, so we just meet and say hello. I'm really embarrassed to open my mouth to borrow food..."

"Wow, sorghum noodles!"

When Xiaohua heard Aunt Caihua mention sorghum noodles, her big eyes sparkled, as if recalling some memories, she jumped happily like a little kangaroo.

Xiaoqiu also swallowed his saliva: "I remember, sorghum flour pancakes are delicious, our family hasn't eaten them for a long time!"

The two children, a five-year-old and a seven-year-old, are both small radish heads. In this age, they are all yellow and thin, with bones visible.

"Ugh!"

Uncle Dashan sat on the threshold, looking at the darkness outside the house that was swallowed up like a giant beast, he sighed heavily, and the light flickered in his cloudy eyes.

……

"Father! Mother!"

Ah Huai ran in from the outside: "Fang Ling's family has started cooking, when will our family cook?"

Uncle Zaohuai sat at the door, with one side of his face bathed in the moonlight and the other side covered in shadows. He opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything, and there was a long silence in response.

"Skin child!"

Mrs. Xianglin copied the rolling stick and thumped Ah Huai's butt: "What to eat? Go out less, save energy, it's better than anything else!"

"Oh, I see." Ah Huai resentfully went to drink water.

What he didn't know was: when his mother turned to go, she sniffed and wiped the corners of her eyes.

……

Fang family.

Today's dinner was actually richer than the neighbors imagined: sorghum noodle porridge, sorghum noodle buns, fried wild vegetables with sesame oil, and one boiled egg per person.

"Mom, eat!"

Fang Rui watched Fang Xueshi put the egg aside, he was reluctant to eat it, so he had to peel it himself and put it in her bowl.

——If it wasn't for Fang Rui's good opinion, he took three eggs and boiled them in the pot, how could there be three eggs?If Fang Xueshi came by herself, she would only cook one for Fang Rui, and add one more for Fang Ling at most.

Herself?
It is absolutely reluctant to eat.

'I do not like to eat. 'Fang Xue always said so.

The most interesting thing is: Fang Xue said it so many times, Fang Ling, a stupid girl, actually believed it.

'Perhaps, when this girl grows up a little bit, she will understand! '

Fang Rui looked helplessly at this little carrot-headed sister who was only five years old.

To say she is smart is to say she is really smart: she is always tight-lipped about her confessions; she also does the housework well and never complains; picky eaters?It's never happened before, she eats whatever she does at home...

——Well, the last point, in this troubled world, is not considered an advantage, because Fang Rui has not found any children who are picky eaters so far.

From the perspective of this era, Fang Ling can be regarded as a good boy; in Fang Rui's previous life, he would be a 'child from someone else', a super invincible and caring little padded jacket.

It can be said that this girl is stupid. Many times, she is really stupid. She doesn't look very smart, and occasionally she can't find something, and sometimes her reaction is always slow...

——Fang Xueshi said she didn't like eggs, said it too many times, and pretended to vomit, which really deceived Fang Ling.

However, Fang Rui also understood.

In this day and age, there are very few people who can read and write, let alone girls. In such an environment, it is really difficult for her to expect a five-year-old child to be so smart and well-versed in the world.

"In the future, when the conditions are met, this girl must be supplemented with literacy and reading..." Fang Rui thought to himself.

In the end, Fang Xue still didn't eat the boiled egg, took it out of the bowl again, and gave half to each of the siblings, Fang Ling ate the egg yolk, and Fang Rui ate the egg white.

Then, she picked up the egg shell that Fang Rui had peeled, and peeled off the remaining egg white: "Hey, you child, you don't even peel it clean..."

Only these bits and pieces of crumbs, she ate by herself.

Fang Rui smiled, but did not speak.

He also gradually understood Fang Xue's temperament, otherwise, how could he let her eat some?

"I've peeled it clean!" Fang Ling raised her little hand aside.

"Ha, you are amazing."

Fang Rui smiled and nodded Xia Ling's forehead.

She is more than stripped clean ah?

This little girl cherishes it very much, she is very careful when peeling the eggs, not even a little bit of egg white is left on the eggshell, she eats it cleanly, even the outer layer of film is not spared.

That's it, after peeling, lick the inside of the eggshell.

Really: great savings.

Zi la la!
The flames jumped up and down on the lamp, blooming warm and dim light, filling the small room, and the shadows of the family of three swaying slightly on the ground, clustered together.

Cozy and peaceful.

……

After dinner.

Fang Xueshi cleaned up the room, and Fang Ling helped wash the dishes.

Fang Rui sat in front of the oil lamp, holding a medical book in his hand. While he was working hard, he was also waiting for the luck points to accumulate. His heart to improve his life never changed.

After tidying up the room and washing the dishes, Fang Xue blew out the oil lamp. In her words, it was "wasting both lamp oil and eyes, and going to bed early is the most economical."

Fang Rui didn't argue, and went back to sleep with the little girl after washing up.

black market?

I went there the day before yesterday, so I don't need to go today.

"Brother, I still want to hear the story of Sun Houzi..." In the darkness, Fang Ling's big eyes sparkled, and he couldn't wait to say.

"Okay, where did we talk about yesterday?"

"Huoyanshan, Sun Houzi went to borrow a banana fan..." The little girl remembered this aspect clearly.

"it is good."

Fang Rui smiled, and his voice gradually sounded.

The night was quiet, and a bright moon poked its head out of the window, as if it was also listening quietly.

At some point, Fang Ling fell into a deep sleep.

Fang Rui also fell asleep.

……

Fang Rui was awakened.

Crunch!Crunch!
The night was as dark as ink, but there were subtle footsteps outside the door.

Swish!
Fang Rui opened his eyes vigilantly: "It's not my mother, I'm familiar with her footsteps, it doesn't match, and I won't act guilty like this..."

For an entry-level martial artist, it's not just the strength that increases, but the increase in all aspects, such as: perception.

In addition, the law and order in the city has declined in recent days. With his caution, he can't sleep soundly, and part of his mind is separated.

A combination of various reasons made him so vigilant.

'The direction of the kitchen, is someone stealing food?Thief?That's right, this year...'

Fang Rui didn't think about it anymore, he got up and rushed outside.

On the one hand, Yi Gao is bold; on the other hand, he is also worried: Fang Xue suddenly came out of the room and ran into the thief.

After all, in terms of distance, Fang Xue's house is closer to the kitchen. In case, she also heard the sound and really came out...

The consequences could be disastrous!

Although this possibility is very small, with Fang Rui's prudence, he would never gamble on this probability.

Boom boom boom!
In order to speed up, Fang Rui didn't try to hide it. The sound of footsteps sounded hurriedly, which immediately alarmed a black figure in the kitchen, who turned his head and ran out.

"Who?"

Fang Rui was even faster, blocking the kitchen door first.

Almost at the next moment, that black shadow bumped over.

boom!
Fang Rui didn't even shake; on the other hand, looking at the black shadow, it was as if he had hit a boulder and was kicked back a few steps by the force of the shock.

Seeing no answer from the other party, Fang Rui didn't bother to talk nonsense, he stepped forward and reached out to grab this person, like an eagle grabbing a chicken.

Hei Ying was grabbed by the shoulders, unable to break free, in a panic, a look of sternness flashed in his eyes, and in his sleeves, the scissors blades cut towards Fang Rui's wrist.

"Bring it!"

Fang Rui didn't dodge or dodge, he grabbed the scissors blade with his backhand, and with a sneering sound, he grabbed the scissors blade and snatched it with his hands.

Simultaneously.

He kicked hard with his right leg forward.

boom!
Hei Ying was kicked two or three meters away, fell to the ground, hugged his stomach, moaned in pain, and couldn't stand up again.

This fight was extremely fast, but it happened in just a few breaths, but the movement was not small.

The lights in the room were already on, and Fang Xue's voice came: "Brother Rui?"

Neighboring houses also turned on their lights.

At this time, because of the previous fight, the action was too big, and the sackcloth covering the black shadow's face fell off, revealing his true face.

"Uncle Dashan?!" With the dim light outside the window, Fang Rui recognized the identity of the shadow, and his eyes flashed.

……

Not long after.

Outside the Fang's kitchen, the lights of each house illuminated the place brightly.

Many neighbors came in their clothes and formed a circle, pointing at Song Dashan in the middle.

"This Song Dashan is outrageous!"

"It's too much to come to Fang's house to steal food..."

"Oh, no matter how poor and miserable we are, we can't steal!"

……

Amidst the denunciations of the neighbors, Song Dashan buried his head and covered his face, twitched from time to time, and groaned in pain, obviously he was ashamed to face others.

"Cough cough!"

Fang Rui coughed twice, and said under everyone's eyes: "Uncle Dashan came to my house to steal food, I can't handle this matter on my own, please be a witness, just... report to the authorities!"

The crowd suddenly fell silent.

Ever since the news of the defeat of the first wave of bandit suppressing officials came out, the public security in the city has deteriorated sharply, and the government has also begun to crack down on crimes. If it is reported to the officials, Song Dashan will definitely not be able to please him!
"Brother Rui,"

Hearing the report, Song Dashan trembled, and he didn't feel ashamed to hide his face anymore. He struggled to get up, stumbled and said, "I'm confused... let me go, let you uncle Dashan go...our neighbor for so many years ...I even drank wine with your father..."

"At this time, I'm still relying on my seniority, relying on the old to sell the old..." Fang Rui's eyes flashed sharply.

Seeing Song Dashan's pitiful appearance, other people couldn't bear it, and they all became peacemakers.

"Brother Rui, you have to forgive others and forgive others!"

"Yeah, they've been neighbors for so many years, so let's just report to the police!"

"It's enough for Song Dashan to apologize. After all, Brother Rui, you also beat him up so badly. Song Dashan has also been taught a lesson..."

……

Perhaps some people actually tried to persuade the Fang family to settle down and settle down in consideration of their neighbors.

But more people, out of envy and jealousy of the Fang family's good life, are unbalanced in their hearts, deliberately speaking for Song Dashan, and pulling sideways.

I want to ask: Aren't you afraid that the Fang family will hold grudges?
Really not afraid!
There is a word called 'many people, powerful force', and there is another word called 'the law does not punish the many'.

Hearing everyone's words, Song Dashan's face flashed with joy, and he quickly said: "Brother Rui! Sister-in-law of the Fang family! The big guy is right, just do it, give me a chance!"

"you you……"

Fang Xueshi pointed at Song Dashan, his face turned blue with anger.

These people are really: standing and talking without pain in the back, or in other words, whoever's child feels distressed.

Previously, as soon as Fang Xue arrived, she pulled Fang Rui with concern to check if he was injured, and naturally found the scissors that Fang Rui had taken, as well as his cut sleeves and white marks on his wrists.

Apparently, Song Dashan moved the scissors to Fang Rui!
This is a desperate rush, just like this, do you want to let Song Dashan go?If it wasn't for Fang Rui being an advanced martial artist...Fang Xue couldn't even imagine it.

She is soft-hearted, but she is definitely not "right from wrong". No matter what others think, at least she is absolutely unwilling to let Song Dashan go just like that.

There is another point that makes Fang Xueshi even more angry: other people are fine, there are two or three families that she borrowed food from, and they are also talking to Song Dashan!
"Mother, don't be angry, leave it to me." Fang Rui said in a low voice, his eyes flashed, and he was about to speak.

At this time, the third lady who was standing aside suddenly blinked at him.

……

(End of this chapter)