Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 231 Return
Due to the previous heavy rain, the tavern had been deserted for a period of time, but now it has returned to bustling.

"Hey, Deyong is back. It's quite hard to come back from Niulan Mountain to buy wine so late." Mr. Niu said with a smile.

Xu Deyong hugged the wine jar and said, "Hey, it doesn't matter to me. I don't go there every day. I haven't even made two trips in the last month."

Mr. Niu said: "It was all caused by the heavy rain. It was difficult to eat food last month. Now the market is also very busy, so there is no need to buy it late."

"No."

Others also echoed, obviously having personal feelings.

Accountant Zhao Yali saw him coming and quickly opened the stopper of the large wine jar.

"Wow..."

The clear wine was poured in, and the aroma of wine suddenly filled the air. A group of old drinkers couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"This taste is authentic, and it has aroused the alcohol bug in my stomach again. If it doesn't work, give me another two taels." Mr. Niu said.

Xu Deyong went out without taking it seriously and put the wine jar in the car.

Zhao Yali smiled and said: "Okay, Mr. Niu, please wait a moment."

Fan Jinyou narrowed his eyes as he watched Xu Deyong go away, looked up at the tavern, walked in, and greeted everyone with smiles...

The average family can't even afford five yuan.

Fan Jinyou shook his head and said, "Hey, you are such a thief, you don't give me any face."

Xu Deyong left the wine jar empty and said with a smile, "Come over when you have time."

"Deyong Lajiu is back." Fan Jinyou came over with a smile, took a look and said, "Hey, where did you get the crabs? They are quite fat. How about sharing a few for me to try?"

The old ladies have also adapted to it. At first, Mr. Niu and other old customers couldn't even joke around.

Xu Deyong nodded and filled the big wine jar.

Fan Jinyou said: "I don't ask for it for nothing, give me the money."

Before leaving, Mr. Niu said: "Deyong, why don't you come for a drink later."

At this time, Fan Jinyou came over leisurely. Although this guy was not as famous as he was at the beginning and lost his status as a cadre, he was now a regular employee of the street, and he was better than cooking fires in the back kitchen of a tavern.

Seeing that Xu Deyong still had enough energy to look around, he said, "Don't look at it. Your wife has gone back to eat and feed the children. She should take my place soon."

Xu Deyong said: "I don't want your money either, you should go in and have a drink."

Xu Deyong smiled and said, "Thank you."

Xu Deyong ignored him. It would be easy for a villain to get his way if this guy showed some improvement.

Zhao Yali said: "You're welcome, Huizhen will let me leave early tonight."

Xu Deyong smiled softly and said: "That disappoints you. There are only a few in total. I don't have enough to eat."

Xu Deyong parked the car at the door, first opened the door and entered the yard with the crab basket.

Mr. Niu smiled and said: "Hey, you can't make it past 80%. You kid, you'd rather enjoy it at home taking care of the kids."

Even if you don't adapt, you have to adapt. Otherwise, how will the eight sons in the family be fed?

Xu Huizhen, who had just finished eating, heard the noise and saw it was him. She couldn't help but smile and said, "You're back. What's in the basket?"

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "Brother Lin Chao gave me some crabs."

"Really?" Xu Huizhen's eyes lit up and she said, "I haven't eaten crabs from my hometown for two years. It's a pity that I have finished my meal."

Xu Deyong said: "It's okay. Let's keep it for now and go back to grandma's house to eat tomorrow."

"Okay." Xu Huizhen followed the good advice and asked her brother about the situation at home.

"ah……."

In the room, Xiao Li'er was sitting on the "baby chair" for eating that Xu Deyong had built a while ago. Hearing the noise, he was so anxious that he struggled with the chair and wanted to get out. He was so anxious that he screamed.

Xu Huizhen had no choice but to go in and take her out.

Xu Deyong poured the crabs into a black porcelain basin and washed his hands with soap. After not seeing Xu Deyong for a day, Xiao Lier's little mouth was very happy now, and he said vaguely: "Ah bah bah..."

Xu Huizhen said: "You should eat first and leave her alone."

Xu Deyong took Xiao Li'er with a smile and said, "It's okay. Hold her and don't delay eating. The tavern is going to be crowded, so go ahead and do your work, and don't let anyone find fault."

Xu Huizhen smiled softly and said: "Whoever likes to pick and choose, as long as it doesn't affect the business."

Although he said this, he simply packed up and went to the tavern.

Xu Deyong sat down to eat, while Xiao Lier affectionately grabbed his ears and played with them.

After eating and drinking enough, most of the fatigue on his body was gone. Xiao Li'er could no longer sit still. He pointed his little finger outside and said, "Ah..."

I want to go out for a walk again.

Xu Deyong pinched her little nose and said, "You little naughty devil, you are not at all restless."

Xiao Li'er shook her little head and put it on Xu Deyong's neck, as if she was shy or coquettish.

Xu Deyong smiled, got up and carried her out.

By this time, the night had become cooler and there were fewer mosquitoes.

On the street outside the alley, the street lamps cast a dim light. A group of children chased and played under the street lamps, singing words they learned from nowhere: "The golden hoop strangles the stick, and the hot kang is heated. Grandpa plays the drum and grandma sings. Sing until dawn..."

Xiao Li'er was very happy to see it, and she was cocooning in Xu Deyong's arms.

Some people I met passing by said hello to each other, exchanged pleasantries without stopping, and then left.

It's a pity that this relatively stable and peaceful life only has one year left. Starting from this time next year, waves of things will follow.

After World War II, in fact, every major country was full of fluctuations.

For example, the beautiful country on the other side of the ocean has just experienced the "McCarthy Era". All kinds of "FG" controls are pervasive. Many books have been banned. Even the Cincinnati Red baseball team had to change its name because of its "red".

Every country will experience twists and turns of one kind or another, and no one is an exception.

Any freedom is bullshit. If the country is strong and rich, everything will come naturally.

If the warehouse is solid, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know integrity.

When there is too much, any sense of shame may become insignificant...

Xu Deyong was thinking about things, and Xiao Lier wanted to go over and watch the fun. His little body leaned over, and Xu Deyong walked over.

The bustle of the tavern not far away brought him back to reality, and he could faintly hear some high-pitched conversations inside.

After the "Double Hundred Policy", all kinds of speech were relatively free. This period was considered the spring of intellectuals, and then some people drifted away...

"Hi, Deyong."

At this time, Elena's unique foreign accent came.

Xu Deyong turned around and saw two gorgeous girls, Elena and Chen Xueru, coming together.

He smiled and said: "Elena, I haven't seen you for a while. I just came back."

Elena smiled and said: "Yes, I just came back two days ago. To be honest, I'm a little missy. In your words, not seeing each other for a day, well... it's been several autumns."

Chen Xueru was still bright and charming. When she heard this, she rolled her eyes and said angrily: "It's like not seeing her for one day is like three autumns."

Elena shrugged and said, "The meaning is the same anyway."

Then he smiled and stretched out his hand to pinch Xiao Li'er's little face and said, "Oh, this is "Li". She is getting cuter and cuter. Let me give her a hug."

Xiao Li'er looked at Elena curiously for a moment with his round eyes, then turned his head to prevent her from hugging her.

I'm still a little scared of this golden-haired foreign girl.

Elena was not discouraged. Instead, she picked up the thing she was holding in her other hand and said seductively, "I'm bringing you a gift. Let me hug it and give it to you."

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(End of this chapter)