On the other side of the door is the courtyard

Chapter 28 Dad’s face was covered with notes
On the morning of the first day of the new year.

Yang Yi, who was still meeting Duke Zhou, was dragged out of bed by her father who had already rushed home from work.

"Son, get up soon. Today I have to visit many houses to pay New Year greetings."

"Dad, I'm already 16 after the Chinese New Year. Can you not just lift my quilt and wake me up like you did before?"

"Hey, I've just grown up! Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense and get up quickly."

After a small interaction between father and son, they had breakfast at home and then went out to pay New Year greetings to a group of elders.

For most of the next day, Yang Yi played the role of mascot.Then the father always inadvertently "leaks" about a series of achievements his son made last year.One final comment:
"Anyway, this kid just knows how to mess around. But he's still trying to live up to his expectations, otherwise I'd have to beat him up."

"Lao Yang (Xiao Yang), that's enough! My son is so outstanding and yet he's still making sarcastic remarks. By the way, my brother's daughter is 17 this year. How about introducing her to my eldest nephew?"

Sure enough, the essence of human beings is repeaters.I visited six houses and received six blind date invitations.Yang Yi was almost drunk.

It was almost dark, and the family did not return to No. 85, but came to No. 95.After all, this is where Yang Yi usually lives, and his parents decided to take Yang Yi to celebrate the New Year and say hello to the neighbors.

In addition, Shazhu also sent out an invitation in advance before the new year, asking Yang Yi and his family to be guests at his home no matter what, on the first night of the new year.He had to have a nice meal to express his gratitude.

Every family went to celebrate the New Year, and those with children prepared a small red envelope worth ten cents.Others planned to give Yang Yi a red envelope, but his parents politely declined, saying that Yang Yi had grown up and could no longer ask for red envelopes.

For "high-ranking officials" like parents who are not usually seen to come to visit to pay New Year greetings, the residents feel flattered and at the same time doubly honored.So the good things were said as if they were free of charge. The general idea was that with such good parents, no wonder Yang Yi was so good.

The last stop was at Jia Dongxu’s house opposite Shazhu.

"Uncle Yang, Auntie, our family is small, so don't mind if you sit wherever you want." Jia Dongxu rubbed his hands and said a little cautiously.

"Dongxu, thank you for helping me clean my house. It has been a great help to my family!" My mother said her polite words.

"It's nothing for a girl from the countryside to show off her strength." Jia Zhang said.

"Auntie, I'll be happy to help you." Qin Huairu was obviously trying to please her mother.

After chatting for a while, the family said goodbye and came to Shazhu's house.

"Brother Zhuzi, we are coming in!"

"Hey, just open the door and come in. I'll make another soup and heat it up on the stove."

He opened the door and went in to sit down. A few minutes later, Silly Zhu also came over.

"Hey, Uncle Yang, how can you sit in this position? Chief, you must sit in the chief seat today!"

Dad smiled, didn't insist anymore, and sat down on the main seat.

Silly Zhu raised his cup,

"Uncle Yang, you and Xiaoyi helped my family so much last year. I'm stupid and can't say nice things. Everything is in the wine. I did it, you can do whatever you want."

Dad also gave Shazhu some face and made a small cup of it.

Then everyone started eating.

"The old hen soup is ready, I'll serve it."

All the chicken, duck and fish are now on the table.

"Zhuzi, your aunt and I have lived in this courtyard for almost a year. You boy, you are not bad-hearted, but you are soft-hearted and can easily become a bad person. You have to think about what others will say to you in the future. Don't On impulse, I agreed regardless."

Dad is indeed an old detective, and his analysis of human nature is spot-on.It can also be considered as a reminder to Silly Zhu.

"Uncle, I understand. I will listen to you and Xiaoyi from now on."

Seeing that the boy was teachable, the father nodded.

"Zhuzi, this dish tastes good. I'm still not ready to be a chef in a big hotel, but I'm ready to be a chef at weddings and funerals. When the New Year starts, I'll introduce you to someone around me."

"Oh, thank you, Uncle Yang. You have helped me a lot. No one has introduced me, and other owners can't trust me as a cook who is not yet 20 years old. Come on, Yuyu, come with me to give a toast to Uncle Yang." Mom said to I really like this pretty little Yuyu with big eyes.In the past six months or so, I have been eating good meals with Yang Yi from time to time. My hair has become darker and shiny, and my little face has become fleshy.Coupled with those big bright eyes, she is as cute as the little girl in the New Year pictures.

Mom took Xiaoyu and put it on her lap.

"What a handsome daughter! If she hadn't been short of food and drink, Xiaoyi would have had more sisters."

"Auntie, when I grow up, I want to be Brother Xiao Yi's wife!"

"Hey, okay, okay. Eat more, and I will be your little brother Yi's wife when you grow up."

Yang Yi smiled awkwardly.Tong Yan Wu Ji, Tong Yan Wu Ji!
Before leaving, my mother stuffed a two-dollar red envelope into Xiao Yuyu, which made the little girl beam with joy.

During the Chinese New Year, the whole family must live together, so Yang Yi followed her parents back to No. 85.

It was still early to go to bed, so Yang Yi suggested that the three of them play poker.By the way, I also taught my parents the rules of Landlords.

The charm of those three trump cards is endless.So dad would call the landlord whenever he had the chance, and his face would be covered with notes.

After the card game ended, my father kept mumbling about wanting revenge next time.

On the second day of the new year, I visited a few homes during the day. After returning and having a simple meal, the three of them started fighting again.

"This card still needs some heat, so I can't bid it. Forget it, let's try it." Dad still couldn't control his hand and reached out to the three cute cards.

"Explode!" my mother's voice.

"I'll blow it up again!" Yang Yi's voice said.

"Xiaoyi only has one card left. Then I'll give it a try. Xiaosan, Xiaoyi plays the cards." Mom's voice sounded.

Dad’s face turned green when he was bombed. He had a handful of cards and 16 notes on his face.

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The third day of the new year.

Today is the last day of annual leave.Before noon, the second uncle came over.He said hello to his parents and said that he was going to a family dinner today and planned to take Yang Yi there with him to save face.Of course my parents would not disagree.

Arriving in front of a villa, the second uncle asked the driver to go out for a walk first and pick him up at two o'clock in the afternoon. Then he took Yang Yi inside.

The host is already waiting at the door to greet you.

"Yang*chang. Happy New Year!"

"Chairman Lou, happy New Year! Xiaoyi, this is Uncle Lou."

"Happy New Year, Uncle Lou!"

It turns out that I came to this place today.

"Hello hello. Happy New Year!"

"Chief Yang, who is this...?"

"Oh, my nephew. Let's see the world together today. Chairman Lou, don't mind."

"I don't mind, I don't mind. You're such a talented young man! Come on, come on, sit inside, and we'll start eating right away."

I sat down and drank some tea first.We talked a little bit about the current form and various things that exist and don’t exist.Then, the second uncle told some things about Yang Yi.

Yang Yi knows his role today.Without saying a word, he just refilled the tea for the two of them.When talking about himself, he smiled shyly and said that he was just lucky and not as good as his second uncle said.

Old Lou felt that he was worthy of being a child from a family of three cadres, and this tutor really had nothing to say.

Not long after, the three of them arrived at the dinner table.

(End of this chapter)