Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 62 The Third Master Is Here
"Father, I've been feeling weak in my legs for the past two days."

"The tomatoes smell delicious."

The third mother drank the sticky porridge, her face was sallow.

Yan Fugui was holding a steamed bun at one side, the two sons next to him bowed their heads and did not speak, and the little Yan Jiekuang was still lying on the bed, having just had a full meal and was sleeping.

The room was silent.

"I'm going out."

Yan Fugui finally made up his mind, got up and found half a bottle of wine, and then pushed the door out.

"Brother, that bottle of wine is not watered. Didn't Dad say to keep it until the Chinese New Year?"

Yan Jiefang asked in puzzlement.

Yan Jiecheng shook his head, "Don't think about it, Dad is planning something for our family."

"You guys say that about your dad? Hurry up and go back after eating, it's an eyesore here."

At Yang Xiaotao's house, a plate of charred braised fish was served on the table, alongside a bowl of leek and egg soup, three two-packs of noodle steamed buns, and a plate of chopped tomatoes topped with brown sugar.

It's a pity that I didn't buy white sugar.

If the people in the courtyard saw the food on this table, they would definitely go crazy with envy.

Ordinary people, how can they be so profligate?

Little did they know, except for the two boxes of noodles and steamed buns on the table, which were bought with food stamps, the others were either fishing or exchanged for credits, and they didn't spend a penny at all.

Bang Bang Bang

Just when Yang Xiaotao was halfway through eating, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who?"

"Xiaotao, I, Yan Fugui!"

When the voice sounded, Yang Xiaotao was a little taken aback.

Normally, Yan Fugui cared a lot about the title of the three masters.

It's a bit surprising to say the name directly now.

No matter what, they came to the door, and he couldn't see him.

Standing up to open the door, Yan Fugui was carrying half a bottle of wine, but he was not as shrewd as before, with a flattering smile on his face, "Xiaotao! Eating!"

Yan Fugui was a little apprehensive, he had already put down his face to come, he was afraid that Yang Xiaotao would not even let him in, it would be really embarrassing and embarrassing.

Needless to say, at this time, many people in the middle courtyard and even the entire courtyard are watching, or waiting for this early bird.

And he, Yan Fugui, is this bird.

If it wasn't for his daughter-in-law at home, he didn't want to do this, and he wanted to follow the crowd to plot.

But now, in the face of Yang Xiaotao, he didn't even have the capital to make calculations, and all the initiative was in Yang Xiaotao's hands.

Yang Xiaotao had already understood Yan Fugui's plan in a tactful way. Thinking about what Uncle Chen and Auntie said, he had also thought about it. There are some people in this compound who can associate, just like Uncle Chen's family, Wang's family, there is no interest Entanglement, the kind that can move around each other.

Some can only be regarded as nodding acquaintances. If this kind of people get too close to them, they will be calculated, just like the third master, who needs to be careful.

It's better not to get in touch with each other forever, just like Jia's family, Da Ye's family, Xu Damao's family...

"It's not easy for the third master to sit down when he has time."

Yang Xiaotao thought about it for a while, but he stepped aside and invited Yan Fugui into the room.

At this moment, Yan Fugui breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the address of the third master.

At least you don't have to worry about being turned away.

I was suddenly grateful to Yang Xiaotao for not letting him make a fool of himself in public.

The door closed again, blocking prying eyes.

But it made everyone's heart aroused, and they all wanted to see how the final outcome would be.

Yan Fugui entered the room, looked at the table full of food, his eyes were glowing green, he couldn't help swallowing.

If it was before, he would have sat down unceremoniously, picked up the chopsticks and tasted it first.

But now, he knew he couldn't offend Yang Xiaotao, and he had to obey the rules when asking for help.

Yang Xiaotao looked at Yan Fugui from the sidelines. Today Yan Fugui was not in a hurry, or in other words, he was not calculating, but rather obeyed the rules.

But he can still see the greed in his eyes. Once this kind of person has tasted the sweetness, he will continue to come to trouble, which is not much worse than Qin Huairu.

With a smile in my heart, do I really think I can't see anything?
His third master is here to test.

Once you open your mouth, you don't have to think about how long it will take, the old women and daughter-in-law in the yard, and the neighbors, will all come to the door.

No way, when I'm not at home, the things in the yard will be patronized.

"Third Master, what's the matter?"

Yan Fugui held back the longing in his heart, and instead of sitting down, he turned his gaze elsewhere.

He had been to Yang Xiaotao's house before, but since Lao Yang's accident, he seldom moved around.

Just looking at it, he found that the room was neat and tidy, especially the books lined up on the side, which made him, who thought he was a scholar, feel a sense of closeness and affection.

"There are so many books, Xiaotao is really eager to learn."

Yan Fugui changed the subject, wanting to get closer.

He also has a lot of books at home, but they are all school textbooks, and some miscellaneous books he bought by himself.

"I have nothing to do on weekdays. If I like to read, I will find some."

"That's not easy, there are so many people in our courtyard, we are the only ones who read!"

Yang Xiaotao listened, but didn't care, his voice was still flat.

"Reading is good. It is eye-opening, sensible, literate, and has a bright future."

"The younger ones in my family can't do it. They all want to make money. Letting them study is like being punished. They are too scared."

Yan Fugui said in a self-deprecating manner, Yang Xiaotao sneered in his heart, "Brother Yan Jiecheng wants to make money, isn't it planned by you?"

But this is a family matter, so it's inconvenient for him to say more.

Yan Fugui talked for a while, seeing that Yang Xiaotao didn't want to say more, he gritted his teeth and made up his mind, and put the wine on the table.

"Xiaotao, this time the third master will go to the Three Treasure Hall for nothing."

Since he thought he had a relationship with a scholar, Yan Fugui stopped being polite and directly stated his intentions.

"Third Master, if you have something to say, I'm just a second-level fitter, and I can't do much."

Yan Fugui smiled, "It's not difficult, it has nothing to do with work."

"Well, you also know that your third mother is getting heavier and heavier, and the nutrition can't keep up with it."

"Third Master's family, the situation is a bit difficult."

"This time, I just want to get you some fish, meat, vegetables and so on. See if you can help the third master."

After speaking, Yan Fugui looked at Yang Xiaotao longingly.

However, Yang Xiaotao picked up the wine bottle, and after looking at it, he couldn't find any good wine. It should be brewed by himself, or it might be a masterpiece after mixing with water.

But being able to get benefits from Yan Fugui is a rare thing in itself.

Yang Xiaotao remained calm, already thinking about it.

"Third Master, you have been in this courtyard for so many years, and the things in the courtyard are better than I understand."

"Today, when you come to my place, you don't need to look to know how many eyes are watching."

"If I gave you this, what do you think will happen later?"

Yang Xiaotao said softly, Yan Fugui bowed his head, of course he knew that if he got benefits here, there would be people coming one after another later on, and he knew the virtues of this group of people best.

Sighing deeply, Yan Fugui knew what kind of temperament Yang Xiaotao was, and also understood that he didn't have the capital to order Yang Xiaotao.

All he could do was hope that Yang Xiaotao would sell him some face.

"Xiaotao. It's still the same sentence. The third master has nothing to do. I went fishing for the past few days, but I didn't catch anything as big as a palm. There are so many mouths in the house. Your third mother wants to eat fish again. I..."

Yan Fugui opened his mouth, wanting to say something requesting, but he couldn't hold back his face.

Literati backbone, it came out again.

"Third Master, if you say that, then I really can't help it."

"In our compound, each family takes care of each other, and they all eat according to their ability. No one has to help anyone."

"Even if there is, it won't be me. I'm not so kind, to help someone who plots against me, right?"

"Besides, there are not many things in my yard."

Yan Fugui's face was red, he had plotted against the Yang family a lot before, even after the accident in the Yang family, in order to cater to the people in the courtyard, he followed Yi Zhonghai and the others, and stood on the opposite side of Yang Xiaotao many times.

Under such circumstances, it is a fool to think that others can repay grievances with virtue.

Thinking about it in his shoes, he wouldn't have such kindness.

"Xiao Tao!"

Even so, he still didn't give up.

If it's not soft enough, try something harder.

Of course, he won't do it, but with the help of the "moral high ground", he is no stranger than Yi Zhonghai.

The voice suddenly rose, and he no longer dodged when he looked at Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao heard the coldness in his words, but he still sat there and didn't take it to heart.

What did he have to fear about these people?

"Xiao Tao, you are growing vegetables in the yard, and the neighbors around you are a lot of gossip."

"Third Master has no other skills, but he can still speak for you."

Yan Fugui said confidently, the meaning of these words is that I can speak for you, and I can also cause you trouble.

Yang Xiaotao still didn't move, as if he didn't hear it.

Seeing this, Yan Fugui's heart skipped a beat, this Yang Xiaotao didn't like being soft and hard.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and said.

"In this way, Xiaotao, the third master didn't want your things for nothing."

Yan Fugui thought about it in his heart, and soon made a decision.

"Third Master sees you as a person who likes to read. My family left some books in my early years. If you like them, how about I exchange them with you?"

Only then did Yang Xiaotao raise his head, with a smile on his face, "Wouldn't it be over if you said that earlier?"

"What are you doing soft and hard, threatening, let's, smart people don't speak dark words."

"I didn't get these things from the wind. I don't know how much effort I spent on seed money and care fees."

"You want to prostitute yourself for nothing? Do you think it's appropriate?"

Yan Fugui was a little embarrassed, but since Yang Xiaotao let go, it meant that the deal could be done.

"That's fine, you wait here, I'll go back and look for it!"

With Yang Xiaotao's consent, Yan Fugui didn't want to stay any longer, so he walked out with a beer and a bottle of wine.

Looking at Yan Fugui who never forgot to bring a bottle of wine when he went out, Yang Xiaotao felt a little regretful, whether he should make a deal with Yan Laoxi.

However, this kind of exchange can also make the people in the compound understand that if they want something, they can exchange it for that thing, and he doesn't accept prostitutes here.

On the other side, when Yan Fugui came out of Yang Xiaotao's house, he was immediately seen by interested people, who wanted to see something from Yan Fugui.

But Yan Fugui, as a veteran, kept everything in his heart, kept his face calm, and walked home as soon as he went out.

Silly Zhu turned his head from the crack of the door, saw He Yushui also climbing the window, and said angrily.

"stop looking!"

He Yushui returned to the side, "Brother, the third master didn't get it."

Silly Zhu smiled, "Needless to say, I didn't see the wine and didn't keep it. When did you see the third master suffer a loss?"

"This Yang Xiaotao belongs to Paixiu, he doesn't spit out anything."

"Humph."

"No conscience, no man."

As Silly Zhu said, he was about to go out, he promised his sister to eat fish tonight.

The first uncle's house, watching the third uncle leave empty-handed, his face sank like water.

The big mother and Mrs. Jia Zhang in the room both had gloomy faces.

"This little bastard is so worthless, Lao Yan even came to the door in person, without giving any face, this is to make life difficult for our compound."

Jia Zhang pointed to Yang Xiaotao's house, his triangular eyes flickered.

The aunt also didn't understand, what's the benefit of Yang Xiaotao doing this, shouldn't neighbors help each other?

What's the point of life if you don't even have a helper in the future?
Yi Zhonghai understood Yang Xiaotao's plan, but he couldn't say it out loud, otherwise everyone in the compound would follow suit, and everyone would sweep the door. How could the all-time advertised helping neighbors, respecting the old and loving the young be realized?

Who will provide for him in the future when he gets old?

At this time, Yi Zhonghai only hoped that Yang Xiaotao would go too far, be more stingy, and offend everyone in the compound.

Only in this way can he drive out the 'factors' of instability in this compound.

It's just that he still needs to wait now, and needs to watch how Yang Xiaotao will die.

　It has been a month since I published the book, and I have published 20 words.

　　Ask the editor, it was supposed to be on the shelves on the 1st, but said that this book was almost read, and A Tao also blushed a little looking at the data.

　　So go ahead and heat up with love.

　　I hope that the big guys can support a lot, thank you A Tao.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)