Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2071 Night Talk
Snowflakes are flying under the night sky.

In the Yang family's living room, the heater was burning brightly.

In the iron pot above, bones were rolling and the aroma of meat was constantly emitting.

In the room, Yang Xiaotao, Yang Youning, Liu Huaimin, Chen Gong, Wang Guodong, Xu Yuanshan, Sun Guo, Liang Zuoxin and Zhao Chuanjun gathered together, filling up the entire table.

All those present were old people from the steel rolling mill. Even Liang Zuoxin was sitting next to them, and it seemed more intimate when they sat together.

These people are the core of the machinery factory.

As for Guan Zhiyong, Zhou Shenghong, Ding Xiangjun and others, they are still a little worse.

Zhou Kui was helping to add tea and water, and listening to the conversation between them from time to time.

Yang Youning came back during the day, took a walk around the factory, and asked Yang Xiaotao to treat him to a meal in the evening.

As for the reason, everyone knows it.

The spirit of "three studies" has made Yang Xiaotao a star.

In particular, the continuous extension of the innovative spirit has made this popularity continue to rise.

As the director of a machinery factory, he didn't even show up at such an important occasion. If he didn't feel a little uncomfortable, is he still a human being?
So let Yang Xiaotao treat us to a meal.

Yang Xiaotao didn't care about this. It was just a meal. There were a lot of things in the space, so he took the opportunity to call everyone to his home for a gathering.

Relationships, even between husband and wife, need to be managed and the pros and cons should be discussed from time to time.

What's more, it's people like them.

When several people sat together, they naturally talked about all kinds of things, which also made Zhou Kui, who was in charge of odd jobs, very satisfied.

"You don't know, the wind in Yanzhou is really cold."

Yang Youning used chopsticks to pour the broth on the noodles in the bowl. The broth softened the noodles, and the spicy chili oil made him feel refreshed when he ate it.

"Our comrades couldn't adapt at first, and many of them had frostbite on their hands. Thanks to the help of local comrades, the work went smoothly."

Yang Youning was talking about the Yanzhou branch, and everyone nodded from time to time.

Yang Xiaotao put the sliced ​​meat into the bowl, swished it around in the boiling broth, and finally dipped it in some garlic and soy sauce and put it into his mouth.

"If Yanzhou can develop, it still has great potential."

"Secretary Qian from the Northwest Farm sent us a special thank you letter, thanking them for their help with the agricultural machinery, and asked us to make more production improvements in the future."

At this point, Yang Xiaotao looked at Sun Guo next to him, "Uncle Sun, I remember your R&D department is working on this, you have to hurry up."

Sun Guozheng was gnawing on a rib forkbone. When he heard Yang Xiaotao say this, he immediately put the bone down and wiped his mouth with the towel beside him. "I wanted to talk about this."

"We have developed a sled that combines multiple iron plows, and can also control the depth, which is suitable for arable land in various conditions."

After Sun Guo finished speaking, everyone nodded.

If a branch factory does not have this capability, it should not be called a branch factory.

"After this thing is made, send a copy of the blueprint to Yanzhou."

"Give one copy to the second factory as well."

As soon as Yang Youning finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao mentioned something.

Sun Guo nodded, not thinking it was a big deal, as the two factories were far away from the old city.

Besides, even if we don’t give it to them, we have to give it to other factories for production.

After saying this, Sun Guo picked up the green onion beside him, dipped it in the sauce and started eating.

Wang Guodong next to him also took one and looked at the wooden barrel beside the room.

There are a lot of onions growing there.

"I said it's such a good thing, why didn't you remind us."

Wang Guodong pointed to the two wooden barrels in front.

Yang Xiaotao glanced back, then smiled and said, "When we leave later, everyone should take some with them."

Wang Guodong smiled and said, "I'm welcome, I just like this."

Chen Gong curled his lips after hearing this, "You only eat garlic and green onions. You used to eat them for every meal when you were at the steel mill. Old Sun and I were tortured by you a lot."

Wang Guodong was proud, "I can't help it, I just like this."

After hearing this, several people recalled the past and laughed.

Sun Guo even chewed onions and ate noodles, and replied, "So we learned to fight poison with poison."

Everyone laughed again.

Zhou Kui brought the broth bowl over and placed it in the middle.

I sat aside, eating from a small bowl in my hand, and heard about the steel mill, which gave me more topics to talk about when I got home.

"Old Xu, how is your biochemical research institute going? Have all the people settled down?"

Yang Youning asked, and Xu Yuanshan nodded, "We made a lot of money this time."

His eyes sparkled as he spoke, "Let me tell you, these are expert teachers, and they are all treasures."

"With these people here, I dare not say anything else, but the advice they give on chemical engineering alone is enough for our plans for next year."

“Also, these people have a very high understanding of chemical engineering knowledge, and can solve some problems in the process flow at a glance.”

"There's more"

Xu Yuanshan kept talking as if he had opened a chatterbox.

He is a layman and has worked diligently in leading the chemical plant over the years, but it is hard work for a layman to lead professionals, not to mention that he is a strong-willed and competitive person.

If it weren't for his outstanding contributions on several occasions, he would have been transferred elsewhere long ago.

Now that he has such a group of teachers, they are equivalent to his "general staff", and he can just enjoy the fun of being a hands-off boss.

"I didn't expect it. I didn't expect it."

"So many things happened during the time I was away."

Yang Youning sighed, feeling a little lost.

Liu Huaimin saw through it and put down the bread in his hand, "Yes, we have done a lot since you left."

"this means"

"What does this mean?"

Yang Youning felt that this was a bit unpleasant.

Zhao Chuanjun was trying to hold back his laughter at this time, "This shows that the machinery factory is the same with or without you."

"Get lost, you bastard! I'll go to your house tomorrow night and drink you to death."

"Keep your word. If you don't go tomorrow night, I'll go to your house."

Hahaha

Zhao Chuanjun showed no sign of weakness, for he knew that Old Yang was dominated by his wife.

"I'm still afraid of you!"

Yang Youning said stubbornly, then lowered his head and smiled, "Now my wife is focusing all her attention on the child."

"I can manage this, but it's not that great anymore."

Everyone laughed again after hearing this, but Yang Youning didn't care.

When the laughter died down, Yang Xiaotao picked up his glass and said with a smile, "Come on, let's have a drink to celebrate Comrade Lao Yang's triumphant return."

"it is good."

"Cheers." Everyone raised their glasses, and the sound of them clinking was particularly crisp in the snow.

Zhou family.

Ran Qiuye was eating with her children, and there was also a portion of the ingredients prepared by Yang Xiaotao.

On the small stove, steam was bubbling out of the pot.

"Qiuye, are you really bringing Uncle Yan with you?"

Liu Yuhua took care of Rongrong and stuffed the strip of meat in her hand into her mouth.

As for Duanwu and Xiaoyu, they were reading picture books with Miaomiao in the house.

They are illiterate and can only listen to Miaomiao's stories.

Ran Qiuye hugged Yueyue and nodded, "Yes, now it seems pretty good."

A while ago, Yan Fugui came to their house for help, but Yang Xiaotao naturally would not agree, so he asked Ran Qiuye to be a good person.

Later, Yan Fugui took over the work with the school and completed the formalities a while ago, and then he followed Ran Qiuye to the countryside.

"You have to be careful. It's hard to change a person's nature, but it's easy to change the situation. Don't let him ruin things."

Ran Qiuye smiled and nodded. Only close people would say such words.

"By the way, why didn't you find a companion for Xiaoyu in these years?"

As Ran Qiuye was talking, Liu Yuhua patted her belly and said, "I want to, too, but it all depends on fate."

"makes sense."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Qin family.

Qin Huairu put the food in the pot on the table. An aunt and her two children sat on both sides, and Qin Jingru sat opposite. They looked at the pieces of meat on the plate with delight.

"Huai Ru, you are really capable. You are doing a good job in this business."

"That's right, regardless of our last name."

Qin Jingru said proudly, "Our Qin family is well-known in the village. If there are problems in the village, we can find them and solve them without saying a word."

The aunt praised and Qin Jingru boasted about herself, and Qin Huairu was humble in words but looked extremely proud.

She earned this honestly.

Just as she expected, as Yang Xiaotao's fame grew, the reputation of the medicinal wine also spread.

Because of what happened last time, she was forced to close her business for a while, and was even talked about behind her back.

But as medicinal liquor became hard to come by, her act of "selfless dedication" became an important channel for the villagers.

Moreover, having learned from previous experience, she did not dare to dilute the money at will. With the capital injection from Qin Jingru, her business became more and more prosperous.

Even though she borrowed Yang Xiaotao's reputation and means, it was her idea.

There is even a sense of pleasure in 'revenge'.

I have finally surpassed Ran Qiuye in this regard, which must make Yang Xiaotao regret it to some extent.

"Sister, I'm going to go see Xu Damao tomorrow. He's saved a lot of money over the past few months. Let's bring him back and make a big one before the New Year so we can have a good New Year."

Qin Jingru is looking forward to the New Year scene and she must have a great time this year.

Qin Huairu had the same plan. She also wanted to go back to her parents' home to be looked up to by the villagers.

"Okay. Let's do this."

The two sisters laughed, and an old lady beside them also laughed.

Before long, the weather gets cold and my partner comes back, and the family can be reunited again.

Unfortunately, we won’t see Shazhu this time.

Housekeeper Zhuangzi.

Sha Zhu stood at the gate, looking at the snow all over the ground outside, and spat at the back of the person leaving.

"Damn it, I knew that nothing good would happen if you came to my house."

In the evening, Zhang Dayou brought a wild rabbit over and of course they had a meal at home.

However, he also brought a piece of news, saying that the village had won a task to transport supplies to the disaster area, and as long as the supplies were delivered, they would receive rewards from their superiors.

The movement has already started in the village, and many people are rushing to sign up. He grabbed a spot for Sha Zhu.

Sha Zhu originally didn't want to leave home, but he couldn't resist the kindness of Captain Zhang Dayou.

I had no choice but to agree.

After sending Zhang Dayou away, Sha Zhu muttered to himself, then turned around and closed the door, and then shouted to Xiao Shiliu who ran out of the house, "Girl, why are you out now? Go back quickly, it's warm inside."

Little Pomegranate grinned and said, "Mom, tell me to bring out the little firewood. The house is too cold."

"Why do you need to do this? Dad can do it."

As he said this, he walked over to Little Pomegranate, picked up the child and rubbed his face.

Although life in the countryside is hard, it is comfortable.

There aren’t as many intrigues as in Siheyuan, nor are there so many people looking at you with disdain.

"Dad, Uncle Dayou just said that Mom is pregnant with a little brother. Will you dislike pomegranates anymore?"

The little girl lay on Shazhu's shoulder, reached out to catch the snowflakes, and spoke in a very low voice.

"Why would Dad not want you?"

"Don't say you're just a younger brother. Even if you are more, you're still daddy's daughter."

"Oh, then, how about my last name be Sha?"

"Well, then you are a silly girl."

The father and son laughed, then picked up a tree root and walked into the house.

"Come down quickly, your dad is tired after a long day."

Shen Cuihua, with her belly bulging, hurried forward to take the wood, but Sha Zhu put it aside and said, "No, no, it's just a small amount of work."

"When I used to cook for others, I could cook all day and never felt tired."

"But you, be careful. There are still five months left. You have to be careful."

Sha Zhu looked at his growing belly with a hint of tenderness on his face.

Shen Cuihua also stroked her belly, but she felt a little worried.

According to Shazhu's calculation, it would indeed take more than five months, but in reality it would only take three months.

This, what should I do?

Seeing Shen Cuihua looking a little worried, Sha Zhu thought she was worried about the future, so he put Xiao Shili down and went forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, although I'm not in the city anymore, it won't be a problem to support you three."

"When my son is born, I will pass on this skill to him."

"You don't know, this is authentic Tan family cuisine."

"Come, sit down, let me talk to you. This Tan family dish was famous back then."

In the house, the lights gradually went out.

Outside the house, snowflakes were falling continuously, soon dyeing the sky and the earth white.

(End of this chapter)