A layman in the courtyard

Chapter 52 Cypress Refrigerator
The young people in Sijiucheng are all in trouble. Although they were beaten to the head and nosebleed, after the swimming pool security guards came, Silly Zhu and Xu Damao still chose to make the big thing a trivial matter at the same time.

Originally it was just a fight, but in this era the police station doesn’t take fights seriously, not to mention neither party pursues the case, so after everyone finished swimming, everyone happily returned to the courtyard together.

Only from Sha Zhu and Xu Damao bickering all the way, Xu Damao occasionally looking at Cao Zhihua with resentful eyes, and Jia Dongxu's worried look on his face, can we see some signs of what happened just now.

When he got home, Cao Zhihua threw a change of clothes into the three little ones.

"Big Gouzi, Er Gouzi, hurry up and wash the dishes and clothes for dinner. Xiaoyu will make me a pot of tea."

"Okay, big brother, you can rest for a while, we'll be fine soon."

"Okay, big brother, that's for you."

Cao Zhihua took the tea that Xiaoyu had made and sat on the lounge chair on the patio. He was in a very good mood as he watched the three little ones washing around the faucet on the patio.

Recently, Cao Zhihua went to a tavern for a drink after dinner.

This is related to the future sales of Cao Zhihua's materials, so Cao Zhihua attaches great importance to it.

During this period, I drank and chatted with Mr. Niu every day, and our relationship became very close. Mr. Niu also agreed to take me into the antique circle where old people and young people live.

So I can breathe a sigh of relief now. I plan to spend time with the three little ones at home tonight, and I don’t plan to go to the tavern to drink.

"Big dog, how are your academic performance lately? Has it improved?"

"Brother, our academic performance is very good. We are all at the top of the class. The head teacher said that if Xiaoyu performs well in the final, it is possible that she can get first place."

Cao Zhihua smiled happily, his cheap younger brother and sister were really sensible and smart.

"Well, everyone is great. It seems that the big dog takes good care of his younger brothers and sisters."

The big dog puffed up his chest and said proudly
"That's right, big brother, I can take care of my younger brothers and sisters now, no one dares to bully them."

"Oh, is there someone who usually bullies you at school?"

"No, brother, since you taught us a lesson last time, we will fight back anyone who dares to bully any of us. Now no one dares to bully us at all."

Cao Zhihua narrowed his eyes and ordered:
"Well, that's great. They are all good children, but you don't usually bully your classmates, you know?"

The three little ones said in a milky voice:
"I know, brother"

After hearing this, Cao Zhihua was very happy. He usually didn't put too much energy into the three little ones.

Suddenly I felt that it was quite good to raise three such obedient and sensible little animals, and it gave me a sense of accomplishment.

But I can't do it myself to take care of them wholeheartedly, so I can only give more money at ordinary times, care about them occasionally, and let them take care of themselves.

"You all behave well. Do you still have enough money? Do you want me to give you some more?"

Ever since Cao Zhihua traveled through time, he has been quite generous to the three little ones, giving them dozens and dozens of dollars.

So the three little ones really never lacked money.

Dagouzi replied:

"Brother, we are not short of money. We can't even use up the money you gave us. I have saved it all."

Cao Zhihua always gave money to Da Gouzi, so Da Gouzi kept the money and asked:

"Did you deduct your younger brothers and sisters' pocket money and not buy them anything to eat or buy something for them to use?"

When Dagouzi was questioned by his elder brother about withholding money, his face turned red and he said loudly:
"Brother, I didn't withhold money. I bought whatever my younger brothers and sisters wanted to eat and buy."

When Cao Zhihua saw it, he knew that he had said the wrong thing, so he immediately said:

"Okay, the big dog is so good and takes good care of his younger brothers and sisters, but why can't you spend all the money?" The three little ones collectively rolled their eyes and said worriedly:
"Brother, don't you spend much money yourself? Have you given all the money to us? You give us so much money every time, how can we spend it all?"

Cao Zhihua was very happy after hearing this:

"Hey, you are my younger brother and sister. We are a family. The eldest brother goes to work to make money. Isn't that what he earns for you to spend?"

The eyes of the three little ones instantly turned red, feeling that their elder brother had paid too much for themselves.

Cao Zhihua saw that the three little ones were so moved that he didn't interrupt. He wanted this effect. If he didn't let them know what he had done, it wouldn't be fun if a few white-eyed wolves appeared in the future.

I picked up the enamel jar and took a sip of tea. I felt that after it got dark, the temperature did not drop quickly. I thought that in half a month, the hottest period in Sijiu City would come. By then, the ice in my space would be enough. The queue comes in handy.

Ice cellars have been used in Sijiucheng to store ice in winter and use them in summer since the Ming Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, the cypress refrigerator was specially used to chill fruit drinks and cool down the room.

There is a Xuechi Ice Cellar at No. 10 Xuechi Hutong, not far from Cao Zhihua’s current home. It used to be an official cellar exclusively used by the royal family. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and expanded in the Qing Dynasty. There are 6 large official kilns.

Cao Zhihua plans to take the three little ones and buy ice cubes several times to cool off in a big way. Even if a neighbor discovers that Cao Zhihua’s family uses ice to cool down, they will have nothing to say.

But I either have to go to Master Zhang Dezhu to build a cypress refrigerator.

Thinking of this and saying hello to the three little ones, Cao Zhihua got up and walked to Master Zhang's house in the next alley.

Arriving at Master Zhang’s house, Master Zhang’s family of two elderly people and four children were resting in the yard.

Seeing Cao Zhihua coming, Master Zhang said politely

"Zhihua, are you here for something today?"

Cao Zhihua responded with a smile.
"Yes, Master Zhang, I came to see you this time to ask if you can do this for Cypress Refrigerator?"

Master Zhang Dezhu smiled proudly.

"Hey, what can't be done with this thing? I made two of them a few days ago. It's just that the materials for this thing are relatively expensive and copper is used, so it costs 10 yuan each."

Cao Zhihua doesn't have any objections to the price, but it's a bit difficult to make a few.

There's nothing wrong with making one for your own use, but it's just hard to handle three little ones.

Because it would be a bit too public to do four of them. If people find out, they will be called a prodigal every day.

After thinking about it, I decided to make one. After all, safety is more important than letting the three little ones enjoy the same enjoyment as myself.So he took out 10 yuan and handed it to Master Zhang:
"Master Zhang, please make one for me. When it's done, send someone over to let me know and I'll come and get it."

Master Zhang Dezhu took the money and said with a smile:

"It's just such a thing, what are you notifying me of? I'll send it to you directly when it's ready."

Cao Zhihua didn’t show any pretense and came to get it himself, so:

"Master Zhang, I'm sorry to trouble you. You'd better come here at night. I go to work by myself now, and my younger brothers and sisters have to study. There is no one at home during the day."

Master Zhang nodded

"Okay, do you have anything else to add?"

After Cao Zhihua saw that the matter was settled, he greeted him politely and left:
"Nothing else, Master Zhang. Thank you for your hard work. It's getting late, so I won't disturb you."

"Okay, go back and rest quickly. I'll send it to you when it's ready."

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