Seventy cannon fodder is a ruthless man

Chapter 120

In Meng's courtyard, a sumptuous dinner is ready, cold dishes are put on the table, hot soup pot is gurgling on the stove, and the rich aroma of wine and meat makes everyone salivate.

A large pot of stewed potatoes with pork bones, white radish and tofu were also put in and cooked one after another. There was also a basket of washed tender yellow cabbage for backup, braised pork, braised chicken with mushrooms, steamed sausage, ham, beef jerky, and a large pot A bowl of fried soybeans, Xu Guoliang opened the bottle cap to pour wine, couldn't help but kept smacking his mouth, and was slapped twice by He Huijuan, afraid that he would splash his saliva.

Zhou Shi'an, Captain Bao and two other brigade cadres were invited to have a drink. They first went to see Meng Jinniu to give their condolences, and then they came to the main room, and everyone sat down to eat.

The food and drinks are really too rich, if it is in normal times, Captain Bao would have to give a training meal, teaching young people to always remember hardship and simplicity, and not to be greedy for enjoyment.But today Taurus came back from the hospital, and the educated youths will go back to the city for the New Year in two days. They must have saved up for this table for a long time, so Captain Bao didn't disappoint. , and then move your chopsticks to eat.

Meng Jinniu ate in his room by himself and left him a kerosene lamp. The food was the same, but there was no wine, which he could not drink now.

Zhou Cuiling also came, sitting with Meng Tao, the crowd was a bit crowded, the two huddled in a corner, eating and talking in a low voice.

The leaders and elders were there, and everyone was well-behaved. Fortunately, Captain Bao was very sensible and knew that young people were different from them. They left after eating and drinking a few glasses of wine.

Now it is much more casual, the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became lively, and after a while, young people from the village came in, went to see Meng Jinniu, and then came to the main room to drink, six or seven guys came one after another, Lin Dagang, Lin Erhutang The two brothers were also among them. Meng Tao and Qian Xiaoyun went to the kitchen to steam another two bowls of sausages, cut some ham, and fried a large bowl of soybeans.

Xu Guoliang bought four bottles of wine before and drank almost all of them. Now he will go to the consignment store to bring back four more bottles of wine. His bold words, all the wine tonight will cost a fortune.

After that, three girls came, but they didn't come to the table, they just grabbed a handful of soybeans and chewed, watching and laughing around the drinkers.

Among the three girls was Zhou Cuimei, she always stared at Meng Tao, Meng Tao thought she wanted to talk to him, so she went to them to say hello, but Zhou Cuimei didn't say anything, as if nothing happened.

Meng Tao was puzzled, and saw that Zhou Cuimei's expression was not very good, she was no longer lively and talkative than before, she seemed to be a little thinner, so she secretly asked Zhou Cuiling, Zhou Cuiling said: "The marriage is not settled, she likes that man very much."

"Is it because people look down on her?"

"It's good if you don't like it, even if she was interested in her at the beginning, the two of them met at the commune and talked twice. After watching a movie, they developed feelings for each other. But it didn't work out, and the man immediately talked again. There is a girl in the neighboring village, I heard that she gets along well, and Sister Cuimei must be very sad."

"Since both parties are interested, why can't it be done?"

"Because of Zhou Cuilian."

Zhou Cuiling curled her lips: "Zhou Cuilian is a scum, she killed her, and my other cousin's marriage was not settled. Zhou Cuilian said that she went to the city to join her aunt, a lie! She really fell into a trap! I don't know how to work as a temporary worker in the carton factory, but she lives with a married man, just that Liang Tiezhu!
The two rented a house to live like a couple, and Tian Xianglan found her. What kind of temper is Tian Xianglan?There was a quarrel on the spot, and I heard that Liang Tiezhu's job was directly lost, and Liang Tiezhu was also stubborn, claiming to divorce, so he didn't come back with Tian Xianglan, and took Zhou Cuilian away as a blind wanderer.Tian Xianglan ran back to the village like crazy, and went to Zhou Cuilian's house every day to fight and fight, scolding so badly... After Sister Cuimei's lover knew about it, could she still fall in love with Sister Cuimei?directly broke. "

Meng Tao was speechless for a while.

But Zhou Cuimei always looked at her for several reasons: "Why does Zhou Cuimei look at me with that weird look?"

Zhou Cuiling listened and looked over, Zhou Cuimei immediately turned her gaze, Zhou Cuiling said: "I guess so, didn't her brother want to talk to you before? You refused."

"What kind of reason is this? If it's not suitable, it won't be rejected?"

"Don't be upset, I'll talk to Sister Cuimei when I get back."

After eating and drinking all the food and wine, a group of young people were still sitting around chatting, laughing and not dispersing until after ten o'clock.

Zhou Cuiling originally wanted to stay, but she promised to talk to Zhou Cuimei, so she followed.

The three female educated youth cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks. Meng Tao took the washbasin to boil hot water and wanted to scrub the Taurus, but Jiang Xiaodong snatched it away. Zhao Ming said, "We will take care of the Taurus, you don't have to worry."

Meng Tao apologized, "I have caused you trouble."

Zhao Ming smiled: "It's okay, who hasn't encountered difficulties?"

When Taurus was unable to move in the hospital, he was taken care of by Zhang Fu. Now that he is back home, he is wearing a splint and can move on his own with crutches, but he still cannot go outside to use the toilet. Zhao Ming found an old wooden bucket to hold some plant ash. , put it in the corner of the house for him to use, take it out every day and wash it, it won't be very smelly.

In the middle of the night, Jiang Xiaodong came out of the house and saw Zhao Ming washing his face and brushing his teeth by the small flower garden. He walked over and said, "I don't plan to go back this year for the Spring Festival."

Zhao Ming: "Why? Didn't it mean that your grandfather was sick, and the family sent you travel expenses."

"Peach Blossom is inconvenient to take care of Taurus."

"You stayed for this? There's no need. Taohua can solve this problem in the hospital. Now that she's back, there are so many people in the village. What can she do? Believe it or not, if we didn't live in her house, She spends money or trades things immediately, and she can find one, two or even more to accompany Taurus in turn."

Jiang Xiaodong: "..."

This is really what Meng Taohua can do.

Zhao Ming said again: "If you stay, everyone will see what's on your mind."

Jiang Xiaodong: "Can't I have this thought?"

"Yes. But since you are here to take care of Taurus for Peach Blossom, you must declare your confession decisively and not be ambiguous."

"...I don't know what to do, I think Taohua might not accept it."

"Then why take the risk? As Xu Guoliang said, you won't even have to be friends at that time, so why bother? This matter can't be rushed, you see Taohua is busy: about the Taurus matter, the upcoming guests, it's Zeng and her An old friend that Grandpa worked with, she is now full of thoughts about what needs to be prepared, how can I receive these elders and distinguished guests well...how can I be in the mood to accept your pursuit? 90.00% will be rejected, so you should take it easy."

Jiang Xiaodong was silent for a while, then nodded and said: "You are right, I have thought about it too, but I am worried that there will be some changes."

Zhao Ming: "..."

In life, changes will happen at any time, and he can't predict this.

(End of this chapter)