I am many years in the courtyard

Chapter 104, the plan of the two uncles
Here comes the water!
Accompanied by Lao Xu's extremely excited voice, the yard erupted instantly.

"Hiss, is there really water?"

"Damn it, Mr. Xu is terrible, can the water in this well be pumped up automatically?"

"Could it be some kind of fairy technique? Otherwise, how is this possible?"

The neighbors were not calm at all, and all of them were very excited.

Even more excited than the old Xu family, even guessing about everything.

The main reason is that this move for many years, if it can be shared, then everyone can learn from it.

In this way, it will be much more convenient for everyone to fetch water in the future.

It’s okay in summer now, but in winter, the wells are frozen together, and if you want to get water, you have to use a hot water bottle to pour it.

Besides, fetching water from the laundry trough in winter is freezing to death.

Therefore, who doesn't want to get water at home?How convenient!
"Father, what about the second floor? Be careful of the steel bars under your feet."

At present, the second floor is only formwork and steel bars, and no concrete has been poured, so you have to be careful when going up.

When he heard many years talking, Lao Xu had already let his second child go to the second floor, and the good news came soon.

And the water flow speed on the second floor is not small, so it can be said that it was a complete success.

He Yuzhu heard the voice, and his face was full of disbelief: Damn, it really took so many years to do this, won't his house have running water in the future?

"No, I want tap water in my house!" Xu Damao thought, he was very jealous, and he would never allow anyone to be more powerful than him.

Especially for many years, since he returned from serving in the army, the limelight of the courtyard house has been robbed by him.

As a result, Xu Damao became a projectionist, and in the courtyard, there was no splash of water.

What's more, Xu Damao has been ruthlessly crushed for many years about Li Baoguo's house, Wang Xiaohong, etc. last time.

But this time about the tap water, he, Xu Damao, can no longer lag behind.

Liu Haizhong and the others were also very envious, and they had a small calculation in their hearts, trying to curry favor with Zhou Hongmei and the others for chatting.

A happy Zhou Hongmei is really proud to hear everyone's flattery and praise.

The third child in her family was fighting for her face, but she really didn't know about the automatic water pump.

Everyone knows about water pipes, bamboo pipes.

All the aunts and ladies in the courtyard know the whole production process. Rounding off, the whole courtyard knows about it.

Hu Meifeng and Fan Zhaodi also laughed, Qin Huairu pursed his lips and did not speak, but the flash of complacency in his eyes was still seen by many neighbors.

Everyone didn't say anything, if it was any other big girl with yellow flowers, she really couldn't be as shameless as Qin Huairu.

She has been saved by a hero for many years, and she has also been his cow and horse. At least in the past few days, she has worked hard and never complained. She does everything very well. Nobody gave her a thumbs up.

Hearing his second brother's voice for many years, he immediately laughed.

So he and his eldest brother covered the well.

The head of the well was covered with a heavy self-made cement cover. After it was covered, it fit perfectly, and there was no way to pour things into the well from the side of the well cover.

Because of the ingenious design at the mouth of the well, this well has only been used by the family for many years, so he should take precautions against it.

However, he didn't tell anyone about it.

Old Xu and the others couldn't understand, and they wouldn't ask too much.

"Go, go home and eat."

After it was done, it was quite late, and many years laughed and said.

However, Liu Haizhong stopped him for many years with a smile, "For many years, after dinner later, come to sit at home and have a drink or two?"

The latter was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Okay, no problem."

For Liu Haizhong's sudden overtures, he knew what the other party wanted without thinking.

Of course he wouldn't mind if he could have a couple of drinks.

Although he doesn't like drinking very much, it doesn't matter if he has a drink once in a while.

What's more, it's still okay for Lao Liu to pay the bill.

Yi Zhonghai also spoke suddenly, and asked Lao Liu with a smile, "Old Liu, I also have a bottle of Lao Baigan that I have kept for several years here, do you mind if I come with you?"

Liu Haizhong pointed at Many Years with a smile, "I'm afraid it's not suitable, I hired Years, so I have to ask him if it's okay."

Although the question of who is the master and who is the second has been determined in the ranking of the courtyard uncles, it is an ordinary problem of treating guests to dinner, so it is natural to ask the guests whether they mind or not.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai looking at him, he shook his head and smiled for many years:

"I only have one mouth. I don't dare to speak too much if the second uncle invites anyone else."

After that, he yelled at Xu Xiaoqian and the others, and walked towards the front yard.

Old Liu and Yi Zhonghai behind them cursed secretly, but they knew each other.

The old Xu's family in the front yard, the whole family is very happy today, the well is filled with water, and now there is another one, which is to bring the water in the well to the front yard.

When Old Xu made a sudden proposal, the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly froze, and everyone looked forward to many years expectantly.

Especially Hu Meifeng and Fan Zhaodi, they also want to use tap water, so they don't have to queue at the laundry trough.

For many years, he shook his head and said:
"Father, I also want to bring the water from the well here, but I can't."

Zhou Hongmei was very disappointed, and said anxiously:

"Is there no way?"

"Yes!" Qin Huairu's craftsmanship is really good, which makes it delicious.

"Then tell me quickly, I'm really anxious!" Zhou Hongmei's words made me laugh and feel distressed for many years.

Lao Xu and the others were also happy, gnawing on the buns while listening to the words of many years.

It is too far to receive water from the middle courtyard to the front yard.

The water pressure is not enough. If you take it over, it is estimated that the faucet is also dripping, which is useless.

The solution is very simple, that is to dig a well in the house in the front yard.

Unlike the spacious middle yard, the front yard is not that spacious.

Therefore, it is not practical to dig a well in the yard.

The best way is to dig a well in the house.

"This, doesn't it take up too much space? The house is already small, and another well needs to be dug, so how can we stand?"

Hearing Fan Zhaodi's words, her man Xu Nian scolded:

"What do you know? Just listen to what the third brother said. Didn't you see that Dad and Mom didn't say anything?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, Xu Wumei and Xu Xiaoqian, the four little guys, looked at him in disbelief.

Especially Xu Weidong, when did his father ever act so domineering in front of his mother?Maybe not!
Old Xu and the others were also very surprised, what happened to the second child today?
Can't get by?
Fan Zhaodi's eyes widened. This is his man?
For many years, he gave his second brother a self-seeking look, and then continued to explain:
"It's actually very simple. Isn't there a big water tank in the kitchen? It takes up a lot of space. You can completely remove it and dig a well here..."

"Third brother, what if there is no water underground?"

As soon as his sister opened her mouth, Zhou Hongmei slapped her on the back of the head:
"Crow's mouth, don't talk like that next time, do you hear me?"

Xiaomei was wronged, she just asked a question that everyone cared about, why did she hit her?
She wasn't particularly smart in the first place, and if she continued to fight, she would become even more stupid.

"Okay, don't look aggrieved, mom doesn't use any strength at all, don't think I don't know." Many years glared at her, tearing her down and saying:
"Worried and sad because of things that didn't happen, in fact, this is the most stupid idea, Xiaomei, the third brother will teach you, you must learn to be good in the future, do you hear me?"

"Yeah, I see!" She nodded obediently, and she was very willing to listen to what the third brother said.

"Third uncle, we also know!"

The three little fellows were giggling, and answered irregularly, and the atmosphere in the room became much happier in an instant.

After laughing, Old Xu concluded:
"That means digging another well, and we can use running water at home, right?"

"Father is right, just dig a well in the house..."

"Then how much is the automatic water pump you bought today? Is it expensive?"

Zhou Hongmei, who is in charge of the family's finances, first thought of spending.

When everyone heard it, they all fell silent again.

"It's not expensive, you can't tell the outside how much it is, because, I guess the first and second uncles will definitely mention this to me later..."

After many years, Lao Xu suddenly became serious and said:

"Third son, as the saying goes, a gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way. You can't call it too expensive, just earn hard money. If it's too expensive, you'll be stabbed in the back..."

Although Lao Xu didn't have much education, it didn't mean that Lao Xu was uneducated.

Just like those so-called educated people in later generations, there is no bottom line in doing things, and there is no limit to words and deeds. They seem to be unrestrained, but they will leave a bad impression of domineering.

However, educated people know many customary or expressly stipulated codes of conduct that have been passed down from the past, and they root these codes in their inner self-awareness.

Simply put, a literate person must be a well-educated person.

A well-educated person knows how to queue when waiting for a bus, knows not to waste a meal, and always pays attention to his words and deeds.

Old Xu's reprimand made me dumbfounded for many years, and at the same time, I also learned that not all of these ordinary people at the foot of the imperial city are really 'illiterate'.

"Father, don't worry, I don't have any deceitful ideas, it's you who think me too badly."

Regarding his explanation, Old Xu snorted coldly and took a bite of the bun, "You are my son, I know what you are going to fart as soon as you stick your butt, when have I wronged you?"

"Grandpa, when did Third Uncle fart? Hey, it stinks!"

Suddenly, Xu Weidong answered, and everyone burst into laughter.

Zhou Hongmei even patted Lao Xu on the shoulder, and scolded with a smile: "Look at you, what's not good to say while eating, why do you have to say this? How can you eat?"

Old Xu at this moment, don't be so depressed, especially when he has been smiling so happily for so many years.

After dinner, many years took Lao Xu to the backyard.

The latter was not very happy to go because the second uncle didn't invite him, so why would he go?
And the reason for pulling Lao Xu hard for many years is also very simple, that is to let Lao Xu see if he, as a son, has cheated others?

These words silenced Old Xu, and at the same time his addiction to alcohol emerged.

It's impossible to say that you don't like drinking.

It's not that I don't like it, but that I don't have money to drink.

As the saying goes, earning money to support the family is not just talking, but doing what you say, doing what you say, and persevering.

The eldest, Xu Danian, and the second, Xu Nian, looked at their younger brother eagerly, but the younger brother acted as if he hadn't seen them, and dragged their father away.

Fan Zhaodi stepped on her man's foot, and continued to teach Xu Weidong to count as if nothing had happened, regardless of whether he hurt him or not.

Xu Nian, who wanted to cry but had no tears, still didn't dare to shout out, thinking that he had provoked whom?

At Liu Haizhong's house in the backyard, when the father and son arrived for many years, Yi Zhonghai had already had a drink with Lao Liu.

"Old Xu, you are here, hurry up, please take your seat"

Looking back, Liu Haizhong immediately got up and invited with great enthusiasm.

And let Lao Xu sit at the main seat, isn't this embarrassing Lao Xu?
People in the capital understand these rigid rules the most, so Lao Xu politely declined and did not go to sit in the chair of Lao Shizi.

Yi Haizhong sat with a smile on his face, motionless, but he scolded Liu Haizhong bloody in his heart.

Awesome, do you know how to be a human?Where did you put him, the courtyard man?
In fact, whether Liu Haizhong will be a human being is quite mysterious.

Sometimes he is very good at getting things done, and he is a watertight person, but more often, he will be messy.

After arguing for a while, Lao Xu and his third child sat down, and Liu Haizhong began to pour wine again.

The enthusiasm made everyone confused: what happened to Lao Liu today?
It doesn't matter, isn't Yi Haizhong by the side, presumably Old Liu will restrain himself somewhat.

There were three bottles of wine on the table, all of which were Laobaigan. Obviously, this was the bulk Laobaigan brought back from the supply and marketing cooperative.

Of course, this thing is not cheap, sixty cents a catty, and you have to have a drink ticket to buy it.

Compared with food stamps, alcohol tickets are more valuable and harder to get.

Of course, both Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai are seventh-level workers in the rolling mill, especially the latter, who will be upgraded to eighth-level workers in a year or two, with higher wages and better treatment.

In addition to Laobaigan, there are two dishes of appetizers, one is fried peanuts, and the other is cucumber.

It is impossible for ordinary families in this era to have appetizers such as pig ears and pork knuckles.

Besides, even if the leader came, Liu Haizhong would not be able to get such a good appetizer.

After sitting down for many years, I just kept eating peanuts, sipping a drink, and bragging with everyone.

Before coming here, he told Lao Xu that today the father and son are only responsible for drinking and chatting, and nothing else.

As for what they want to do in Liu Haizhong, let them decide for themselves.

Old Xu laughed and cursed and said, you are the only one who can play tricks, fine, I will listen to you.

So, at this moment, the father and son are really just chatting and drinking, they are very busy, and the atmosphere at the table is quite good.

Until the three bottles of wine descended at a speed visible to the naked eye, Liu Haizhong couldn't hold back anymore.

(End of this chapter)