Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 619
As the veterans talked and laughed, the atmosphere eased again.

Mr. Xu greeted him and hurried into the room to prepare for dinner. Everyone also stepped forward and surrounded Yang Xiaotao to ask this and that, and Xu Hu encouraged him to have a drink at noon today. To save face, Yang Xiaotao took it easy.

Xu Yuanshan watched from the side. He didn't know Yang Xiaotao's drinking capacity, but he had heard of it.

These boys in my family want to pour wine into others, they guess they are fine, so they lie down on the table first.

He didn't say anything, just take it as a lesson.

When it was time to eat, there was another problem.

A few old people sat at the same table. They were in the back room, saying that they wanted to eat more for the brothers who were gone, so that no one would disturb them.

The rest were divided into three tables.

Xu Jianghe and his generation had a table for men, juniors for adults, and finally women and children.

Yang Xiaotao was supposed to go to Xu Long's table, but Xu Jianghe forced him to sit together, so Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to go over.

Fortunately, Xu Long and Chen An came to accompany him.

Everyone sat down, and although the food was simple, the amount was sufficient.

Sitting there, Yang Xiaotao didn't know anyone around him, so Xu Yuanshan introduced him.

Mr. Xu has two sons and one daughter, the eldest son Xu Jianghe, the eldest daughter Xu Hongxia, and the second son Xu Yuanshan.

Then there are two people who followed, Chen An, the grandson of Chen Lao, and the sons of the other two old people.

After seeing each other, several people chatted at the wine table.

But most of them were asking about Yang Xiaotao's work and life, and the elders cared about Yang Xiaotao's heart, and they only picked good things to say.

Xu Yuanshan also took the opportunity to ask about the recent situation of Rolling Steel.

"The workshop has been very busy recently. A thousand tractors in the northwest have just been delivered, and orders from other places are still coming in one after another."

"Now the first workshop and the sixth workshop are also responsible for part of the task of building the engine, which speeds up the speed."

As Yang Xiaotao said, Xu Yuanshan sighed, if he didn't leave the rolling mill, he would also have a share of this honor.

Several people at the table heard that this tractor was so popular, and it was Yang Xiaotao's own design, and even sighed, their own children are nothing compared to the one in front of them.

As the old saying goes, the same rice feeds hundreds of people.

"Uncle Xu, how is the chemical plant?"

Xu Yuanshan shook his head, he didn't want to say more, or didn't know how to say it.

"It's such a mess that I want to get kicked."

Xu Yuanshan complained, Yang Xiaotao remembered what Liu Huaimin said last time, so he didn't ask more questions.

After three rounds of drinking, most of the food was eaten, and some people were getting drunk, the people at the next table began to come over to toast.

Not long after, Yang Xiaotao was dragged to his desk by Xu Hu.

Yang Xiaotao sat down, and Xu Yuanshan's son Xu Ying came over with a wine bottle, "Brother Tao, this is you today."

As he spoke, he gestured with his thumbs, but his eyes were filled with ghostly ideas.

"We brothers met for the first time, but you were completely shocked. I dare not say anything else. In this compound, there is absolutely no one who can beat you."

"Only for this, I offer you a toast."

Xu Ying picked up the wine glass, Yang Xiaotao was also unreserved, and also held the wine glass, "I don't drink much."

Xu Ying smiled, "Brother Tao, you are not open."

"Yeah, Brother Xiaotao, what's the point of being modest when drinking here?"

Xu Hu was holding a wine glass at the side, "Well, let's drink together."

Yang Xiaotao looked over and smiled sincerely, "Okay, let's drink together."

"Dry!"

There was a lot of excitement on the table, and a few young people at the next table also came to watch the excitement.

They knew clearly that the brothers were going to play tricks, and when the man was drunk, he would see what he looked like.

"Brother Tao is happy, eat vegetables and vegetables"

"Brother Xiaotao, you are really capable. It can be seen that the grandfather must be a great hero. Let's toast to the grandfather together."

Yang Xiaotao raised his glass with a smile, "Okay, to the hero."

"Dry!"

After drinking three cups like this, Xu Ying and the others looked at Yang Xiaotao who remained expressionless, and suddenly realized that something was wrong.

"It's an honor for me to meet a few brothers today. I respect you all for this cup."

"Dry!"

"Little brother offended me just now, this cup is an apology."

"I did it!"

"Dry~~"

砰

The wine glasses collided together, and this time, it was seven or eight glasses.

Xu Ying's eyes were blurred, and she lay on the table, muttering in a daze.

As Xu Ying got down on the ground, the others couldn't hold on any longer, and Chen An's legs weakened even more, and he got under the table.

Those who watched the excitement quickly helped him up and sent him to the house.

The others didn't dare to drink any more and were helped to leave.

Seeing his son so useless, Xu Yuanshan snorted coldly in his heart, his studies are not as good as others, and he can't even drink alcohol. Let's see what you have to be proud of.

Xu Jianghe put his arm around his third brother's shoulder, "Boy, tell me well."

"He, let's start with his father saving the machine"

While talking here, Xu Long and Xu Hu brothers looked at Yang Xiaotao, who smelled of alcohol but not intoxicated, on the table next to him, showing admiration.

"Brother, let's drink again."

As Xu Hu said, he picked up the bottle and was about to pour wine for Yang Xiaotao, but Yang Xiaotao put the bottle aside.

"Second brother, it's the first time we've met, let's talk and learn more."

"If you want to drink, go to my house and let's have a good drink."

Seeing this, Xu Long on the side also thought it was the case, "Xiaotao is right, second child, I have time to drink later."

Xu Hu listened and nodded, then.
Lie down on the table with a plop.

Seeing this, Xu Long smiled helplessly, this guy is also holding on.

It is estimated that Yang Xiaotao saw it, so he refused.

Sure enough, I can't drink alcohol.

"Brother, where are you?"

Yang Xiaotao changed the topic, Xu Long was also drunk, and he was not polite when he heard Yang Xiaotao's question.

"Brother, you can see that, I am a soldier."

"On the Tianshan Mountains, be a squad leader and guard the border"

Afterwards, Xu Long told his story without worrying about leaking the secret. As for Xu Jianghe and the others next to him, they didn't stop him either.

Holding the wine glass, Yang Xiaotao sipped while listening to what Xu Long said.

"Where we are, the sky is blue and white, and the wind is strong."

Xu Long patted Yang Xiaotao's shoulder.

"Brother, do you know that we have a song there, and I will sing it to you."

Xu Long's eyes were a little hazy, it was not drunk, but pride.

"Tianshan is a ruler to measure people, and Tianshan is a hurdle to block people.

If you don't have the courage of a man, don't go near the side of the mountain.

Tianshan is an endless road, and Tianshan is an endless mountain.

If you can't stand the hunger and cold, don't turn over the top of the mountain. "

Xu Long's voice was piercing and unpleasant.

But the singing is very nice.

Everyone around is immersed in it.

"Brother, if you don't go to Tianshan Mountain in your life, it would be a pity."

As Xu Long said, the tears in his eyes had been wiped dry.

Yang Xiaotao picked up the wine glass, "Brother, this glass is toast to you, to you all."

"Dry!"

"Dry!"

The two drank.

Then Xu Long talked about the interesting stories of the station, and of course he felt sad.

After a meal, when the banquet was over, Xu Long had already fallen asleep while leaning on the chair and snoring.

He will take the train tonight for three days before he can go back.

It was already mid-afternoon when Yang Xiaotao left the yard, Xu Jianghe and Xu Yuanshan personally sent him away.

Before leaving, he also gave him a rifle with a bayonet and [-] rounds of ammunition.

Yang Xiaotao thanked him, put it on his shoulders, and this time rode to the courtyard.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao leave, the two of them returned home, and seeing Mr. Xu's calm face, they both clicked.

"father!"

"Humph!"

Old Master Xu snorted coldly, and pointed at a group of drunken guys in the room, "Look, is this what you're doing?"

"It seems that the good days have passed for a long time, and the bones are crisp."

"Next month, send them all to the military camp. If you can't practice well, don't come back."

"Yes!"

The two brothers looked at each other, tacit understanding.

This old man is really anxious.

If he really lost three games in a row, then he really couldn't hold his head up.

On the other side, Yang Xiaotao rode back to the courtyard with a rifle on his back.

In the front yard, Yan Fugui was sitting under a tree playing chess with others. He saw Yang Xiaotao coming back from afar, and was startled when he saw the gun on his back clearly.

If it weren't for the lax gun control now, he really wanted to go to the street office to report it.

However, there has never been a gun in this yard. This thing is too dangerous, so you have to ask clearly.

"Xiao Tao."

Yan Fugui stood in front of the car, and Yang Xiaotao stopped the car.

"Where did you get this gun? We don't have it in our compound, it's too dangerous."

Yang Xiaotao glanced at it, "This is a gift from the elders."

After speaking, the car swung and walked by.

Yan Fugui opened his mouth wide, thinking about saying, put things away carefully, but he left long ago.

"Hmph, wait for something to happen, maybe you won't be able to eat and walk around."

Back in the middle courtyard, everyone saw the spear on Yang Xiaotao's back and talked about it.

If someone came forward to inquire about something good, Yang Xiaotao glanced at Jia Zhang, who was catching lice at the door, and said intentionally, "The superior said, prevent enemy agents from sabotaging."

"Those who destroy people's property, endanger people's safety, or steal things can be shot on the spot after being caught."

Jia Zhang's hands trembled, and he pulled out two more hairs.

As for the stick lying in the room, after hearing it, he hid behind the door and looked at the long gun outside, and his heart shivered.

Back home, Yang Xiaotao told Ran Qiuye about what happened today, and even boasted that he was helping the grandfather.

Ran Qiuye said that he didn't save face for others, what he did was ridiculous.

Yang Xiaotao smiled, the face between men is not ashamed to lose, it is just to win it back.

But I can't afford to lose, that's a shame.

Ran Qiuye looked at the gun that Yang Xiaotao brought back, and was not surprised either.

After saying a few words, Yang Xiaotao put the gun on the beam and let Xiaowei fix it, then went back to the house and lay down to sleep.

When he woke up again, it was already dark, and Ran Qiuye was cooking in the room.

Yang Xiaotao got up, looked at his son who was sleeping soundly, and slowed down his movements.

Ran Qiuye heard the movement and began to set the meal.

"Hungry, let you drink so much!"

Yang Xiaotao chuckled, then looked at the table.

There was no shortage of food at home, and Ran Qiuye's cooking skills were also improving, and with the hot weather, the food was simple.

"This rice is good and sweet."

Yang Xiaotao took two mouthfuls of rice, chewing on his teeth, and his stomach was warm.

"Eat more if it's delicious."

Ran Qiuye said happily, then picked up the shovel and went out from the pot.

At this moment, Yang Xiaotao froze suddenly.

The chopsticks in his hand fell on the table, Ran Qiuye was taken aback and quickly reached out to touch his forehead.

Yang Xiaotao held Ran Qiuye's hand, "Daughter-in-law, wash this pot quickly. Wait for me."

After speaking, he rushed into the room, picked up the notebook, thought for a moment and began to write solemnly.

Ran Qiuye was curious, but didn't ask any further questions. He just followed Yang Xiaotao's instructions and began to clean up the pot.

After a while, Yang Xiaotao came out, found a sack and put the pressure cooker inside, looking at Ran Qiuye who was hesitant to speak, Yang Xiaotao stepped forward to hug her and kissed her.

"Wait until I come back and tell you."

After finishing speaking, he took the pot and ran out on his bicycle.

(End of this chapter)