Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1869: Steal half a day’s leisure

Half an hour later, Yang Xiaotao got up and put away the fishing rod, then hung the bucket on the left handlebar. Finally, he used a straw rope to pass a nearly two-foot-long fish through its mouth and gills and hung it on the right side.

Xiaowei was lying in the chest pocket and snoring. Running in the water was much more tiring than running outside, and one had to control the water plants to drive away the fish. It was so tiring!

Yang Xiaotao secured the items, then got on his bike and slowly left amid the surprised and envious gazes of the crowd.

It was not until Yang Xiaotao's figure disappeared from sight that the shock of the people around him slowly dissipated.

The past half hour was simply Yang Xiaotao's performance time.

The swinging fishing rod and the fish flying through the air every time it was lifted up did not seem like fishing but rather scooping fish.

Moreover, every time they caught a fish, it was always a big fish, which made the anglers wonder if they were fishing in the same waters.

After everyone calmed down, some people immediately started talking, and many people asked about Yang Xiaotao's background.

Apart from anything else, knowing such a talented person would be nice to brag about when I get home.

Of course, there are also many people who know Yang Xiaotao. After all, the impression Yang Xiaotao has left here over the years is obvious to all.

No one can deny his fishing skills.

That is to say, there are fewer people coming in the last two years. The fishermen have been replaced one after another, so there are fewer people I know.

If this had happened in the past, when people saw Yang Xiaotao coming, they would immediately approach with fishing rods in hand and take advantage of the situation.

Just like now, a little old man wearing glasses immediately took Yang Xiaotao's place the moment Yang Xiaotao left.

While the people around him were puzzled, the old man had already raised his fishing rod and threw a foot-long carp onto the shore.

Then everyone realized something, this, this is the fish nest.

Soon a group of people came running over, throwing out fishing rods, and everyone stared with wide eyes waiting for the big fish to take the bait.

The old man had now stood up and made way for the fish. He quickly inserted his fingers into the fish's gills and stared blankly at the fishing rod.

Based on his years of experience in calculation, he thought that Yang Xiaotao should leave early in order to gain this benefit.

If you come later, you won’t be able to get this one.

But looking at the big fish in his hand, he felt very happy. He had worked hard for half a day and only caught two small fish the size of a palm. Now, thanks to Yang Xiaotao, the big fish was caught in an instant.

The old man pushed up the legs of his glasses, turned around to look at the people who were still waiting, and a sneer appeared on his face.

Do you really think anyone can take advantage of Yang Xiaotao?

Can you succeed without some patience and vision?
I suddenly felt so proud that I didn't even feel the weight of the big fish I was carrying!
In fact, Yang Xiaotao discovered it when he came here.

After all, there are not many people who can go fishing on a bicycle. He usually does it to show off, to get attention, and to satisfy his vanity.

But I didn’t expect that Yang Xiaotao, who had disappeared for more than a week, would come today.

So he waited aside.

But this wait took a long time.

He could see that this guy was not concentrating on fishing, but was reading a book for a long time.

It wasn't until the end that things started to get serious.

But he estimated that the amount he caught would last him a week!

It’s true, comparing yourself with others will only make you angry!
Although he was so envious, he also picked up the big fish that was still resisting, and felt very happy.

"This guy, if you leave a little bit, it will be enough to fill everyone's stomach."

"From now on, you must follow closely and don't offend me!"

……

Siheyuan.

When Yang Xiaotao came back, there was naturally another commotion.

Fortunately, people in the hospital have long been accustomed to it and have developed resistance to it.

But when I saw the big fish hanging on the handlebars, I couldn’t help but feel envious.

Tonight, the Yang family is going to have meat again.

Those who have some knowledge will immediately arrange to cook breakfast to avoid not having too much to eat when the time comes.

Or take some money and prepare to go out to buy some meat and vegetables to improve your meals.

Nowadays, the living standards in the courtyard houses have improved a lot. Even poor households have a job in the street office. It is difficult to eat, but it is not difficult to have enough to eat.

In the middle courtyard, Qin Huairu was washing clothes by the sink.

Since she married into the Siheyuan, washing clothes here has become her daily habit.

Neither spring, summer, autumn nor winter can stop her from doing laundry.

At that time, every time she sat here, there were countless eyes surrounding her, some praising, some envious, some unwilling, some dirty thoughts...

But no matter which one, she is the focus of the hospital.

She is also known as a good daughter-in-law, a good wife, and a good mother.

But now, when she came out with the basin again, many people around her were also washing clothes, but they all kept their distance from her.

Qin Huairu lowered her head and rubbed the clothes vigorously. Her palms kept kneading the clothes. Water splashed out from time to time, wetting the ground, and her proud heart also fell down!

She realized that she was no longer the focus of the hospital and no longer the focus of people's attention.

"Xiao Tao is back!"

"This is an amazing feat for such a big fish!"

"Yes, after I teach you how to cook Duanwu, you won't have ugly food at home!"

Suddenly, she heard the voices of women talking. Qin Huairu looked up, then lowered her head again, looking lonely.

Yang Xiaotao!
Because every time I see him, I feel endless regret in my heart.

Deep down, she hoped that he would look at her, but at the same time, she was afraid that he would see her current appearance.

Watching Yang Xiaotao walk past me without stopping, even though I had prepared myself mentally, I still felt lost.

Hearing the cheers of the children in the room, she couldn't help but look sideways.

Then, when he saw Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye being happy together, he felt even more jealous.

"Sister, I have something to tell you."

Just as Qin Huairu lowered her head, a voice was heard.

Qin Huairu looked up at Qin Jingru and asked, "What's the matter? Just tell me here!" Qin Jingru looked around and said through gritted teeth, "It's about the medicinal wine!"

Qin Huairu's hands trembled, and then she stared at Qin Jingru, "Medicinal wine, what medicinal wine!"

Qin Jingru glanced at the house and smiled, "Let's go inside and talk!"

Qin Huairu knew what Qin Jingru meant, bit her lip, and then without bothering to wash clothes, she picked up the basin and walked into the house.

At noon, Ran Qiuye made some simple food, and the two of them took the children to the Cultural Palace.

After playing until the afternoon, we took him to the barber shop to wash his hair and get a haircut. Finally, the family went to the nearest Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

The service staff all recognized Yang Xiaotao and were very polite.

Here, Yang Xiaotao spent most of the money he had saved for half a year.

Almost every one of the four children changed into a set of cotton clothes, of course the styles were similar and the colors were uniform.

In addition, he also bought a woolen sweater for Ran Qiuye, which was said to be imported from the Alliance. This one sweater was more than enough for the four children.

Ran Qiuye thought it was too expensive, but Yang Xiaotao insisted, and in the end Yang Xiaotao had the final say.

Although Ran Qiuye felt a little distressed, she still felt happy riding on the bike.

On the way back, the handlebars of both bicycles were hung with things, and the children were laughing and shouting on the bicycles, enjoying their happy childhood.

Returning to the courtyard, he naturally attracted everyone's attention again.

Especially the new clothes and new shoes bought for the children, running around in the yard, making many children envious.

In the evening, a table was set up in the Yang family's yard.

The old Taoist priest, Yu Zecheng and Wang Dashan from the courtyard were all invited to come and drink and eat together.

Everyone came with something, too. The Taoist brought two bottles of wine, Yu Zecheng brought a watermelon, and Wang Dashan's family even brought two pig intestines.

This meal was actually held at Yang's house, but it was more like several families gathered around the same table, eating and chatting with each other to strengthen their bonds.

It was hot and dull, and there was not much going on in the courtyard.

The Yang family's TV was already full of people within 20 meters.

After they finished their drinks, they didn't try to compete with the children for seats.

But there's nothing to do when I get home.

Yang Xiaotao simply went into the house and took out a deck of cards from the space. This thing has been available in Sijiu City for a long time, but not many people play it.

One reason is that everyone is busy working during the day, and even those who don’t have a job have to find a job to support their family. Who has the time to play poker?

Furthermore, this kind of behavior may turn into gambling. If reported by someone, you will never be able to clear yourself even if you jump into the Yellow River.

Last but not least, Yang Xiaotao estimated that the way to play poker has not been fully developed these days, and people have already gotten tired of the few ways that are available.

Yang Xiaotao took out the poker cards, and the three of them got together, playing and chatting.

"No news from Shanghai yet?"

Yang Xiaotao asked quietly, and Yu Zecheng shook his head, "I'll report today and learn some information."

"It's not quiet over there in Shanghai yet."

At this point, Yu Zecheng also frowned, "I have communicated with the comrades over there, and the other party is very cunning this time."

"And they are fully prepared, and the weapons and equipment they use are very advanced."

“Do you know anything about helicopters?”

Yu Zecheng suddenly looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked.

"I know!"

"It's the kind of thing that buzzes in the air."

Yang Xiaotao replied, gesturing in the air.

The old Taoist beside him nodded and said, "We encountered it when we were fighting in the north. It didn't fly very high, but it stayed in the air for a long time. We deployed two hundred heavy machine guns and our people suffered a lot."

Yu Zecheng took a deep breath and said, "This time, this thing appeared in Shanghai. During the roundup, the other party's core personnel escaped by helicopter."

"and then?"

"Then when our comrades found the helicopter, it had already been burned and the people were nowhere to be found."

"It is said that if someone saw someone going into the water at the riverside, nine out of ten times they escaped from under the water."

Yu Zecheng felt very powerless when he said this.

Such a good helicopter was burned at will. It costs a lot of money.

In order to prevent them from seizing the treasure, they would rather burn or blow it up than leave it behind.

This is a very advanced helicopter in the United States.

If we can seize one, it will be very important for the research, development and manufacturing of domestic helicopters.

Especially the instruments and equipment inside, which are urgently needed for research in China.

What a pity~~~
"By the way, although the helicopter was burned, Jinling Aeronautical College took the wreckage, saying that they would study shooting. They also wanted to get capable production units across the country to investigate. The higher-ups have already heard about this, and I guess your machinery factory will also have received the news."

Yu Zecheng finally heard some news, and Yang Xiaotao nodded without comment. He was not very enthusiastic about researching helicopters.

The main thing is that there is a lot of work at hand, and I have to do it step by step.

"Also, a lot of harmful things have appeared in Shanghai. Our comrades have caught a lot of them, but we just can't find the source."

Yang Xiaotao interrupted and said, "So, the other party's focus is still on the Shanghai shipyard?"

Yu Zecheng shook his head, "Maybe, but maybe not."

"From what we know, the other party is probably trying to confuse the public and muddy the waters."

"But in reality, the target is still you."

The old Taoist nodded and said, "This is a test of patience. Whoever reveals a flaw first will lose the opportunity."

Yang Xiaotao lowered his head and looked at the cards after hearing this, "I'm ready, they should act quickly."

"I have to go south in two days. When I leave, they won't have a chance."

All three of them were silent.

Sometimes, we are afraid that the other party will come to cause trouble, but at the same time we hope that the other party will come earlier so that we don’t have to worry.