Siheyuan starts from a better life

Chapter 538, fever

After hearing his wife's words, the third uncle thought for a moment and said: "Old lady, go and get an extra quilt to cover Jie Di first, then get some ginger and boil some ginger water for Jie Di and Xie Kuang to drink. Maybe it will be better if you sweat."

After hearing her husband's words, the third aunt responded and started to work in the kitchen. After a while, the third aunt came out with two steaming bowls of ginger water and gave them to Jie Di and Xie Kuang respectively.

The third uncle has no concept of going to the hospital to see a doctor or get medicine. It doesn’t cost money to see a doctor or get medicine! The minor illness will pass after a while.

However, after following the third uncle for decades, the third aunt also learned a lot about the third uncle's calculations. She said it was ginger water, but she cut less than two slices of ginger. A little ginger flavor in the water would be good.

"Old woman, go and get the brazier that Jiefanghe converted into the house. They are both strong, so it doesn't matter if they don't use it."

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang were very unhappy when the brazier was taken away. It was agreed that each house would take turns using the brazier for an hour. It was just their turn to use the brazier, and it was about to be taken away a little while later.

But seeing that Yan Jiedi was indeed sick and needed to be warmed, they couldn't say no, but the flame looked almost extinguished, so they couldn't put more fire in it. When the fire got hot, they could use some light, right?

Hearing his eldest brother speak, Yan Jiefang, who was reluctant at first, immediately followed up and said, "Yes, dad, if that doesn't work, just light more braziers or make the fire bigger. My younger brothers and sisters will be better off."

Hearing what Yan Jiefang said, the third uncle glared at Yan Jiecheng and said, "It won't freeze you to death if you don't bake for a while. Our family doesn't have the money to light an extra brazier. If you feel cold, buy coal to burn it yourself."

After hearing what the third uncle said, brothers Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang curled their lips and stopped talking.

Although it is said that he has already entered the steel rolling mill, he is too stingy. He also has a lot of little calculations. He is a master who only takes advantage and does not suffer any losses. After the workers know his virtues, few people follow him to play, and even more so. No master accepted him as an apprentice. Although there were many night schools in the factory, they were not rare. He felt that he was quite remarkable and that he was born at the wrong time.

I have been working in the factory for several years, and my promotion to a first-level worker depends on my years rather than my skills. However, I don’t have any money for this month. In addition to paying for room, food, and support to my parents every month, I only have three or two yuan in my hands every month, so I can take this money out and let others take advantage of me without even thinking about it.

Yan Jiefang's monthly payment is similar to that of his elder brother, but his work grade is one level higher than that of Yan Jiecheng. He naturally has money in his pocket, but he doesn't want to pay for it. That's because his emotional intelligence is higher than that of Yan Jiecheng. He knew what he wanted, so most of the remaining money every month was used to treat the master and co-workers to dinner. The rest of the money was praised by himself. He had always wanted to find an opportunity to move out. He wanted to move out of this house. But I don’t want to stay any longer.

Asking him to pay, he also didn't even think about it, and would rather stay frozen.

Several people gathered around a small brazier, still a bit unbearable from the cold, but the third uncle still didn't want to put more coal.

"Dad, if you don't put more, you might freeze the children." The third aunt said.

"What we are burning are coals, but there is no loess in them to keep them burning! They are not fully burned yet!" The third uncle said impatiently.

Yan Jiecheng, who was silent at this time, rolled his eyes for a long time and thought of something, and suddenly said: "Dad, why don't you go to He Yuzhu and the others to borrow some coal?"

"I saw him bring back a lot of coal yesterday. There were more than ten baskets of coal alone, as well as briquettes! They were piled in the coal shed in Jiang Yan's small yard."

Hearing what Yan Jiecheng said, the third aunt also echoed:

"Yes, dad, or go to Zhuzhu and the others to borrow some. Jiang Yan hasn't come back from time to time, and the old lady is not at home. They can't use up so much coal."

"The briquettes used by our family for winter will take at least half a month to dry out. The temperature will suddenly drop, otherwise we will not be able to cope with it." The whole family is looking forward to it. I asked the third uncle, hoping that he could help their family get through this difficult time at this juncture.

Facing the expectant gazes of the family, the third uncle became silent.

Don't look at the fact that he usually yells about how good his relationship with Jiang Yan is at home. The thing is that, but what you see and hear must be the truth?

The third uncle has always been very cautious in his contacts with Jiang Yan, fearing that his scheming habit might accidentally trick Jiang Yan, and the little friendship that was finally established would be lost.

Besides, what level is that person's level? What level is he? Even though he is the Third Master in the courtyard, he is nothing in front of Jiang Yan.

Besides, they are not at home either. My relationship with He Yuzhu and the others is not very good. I don’t know whether I can borrow it or not! He Yuzhu might even be ridiculed by them if he was like this! This guy's mouth is too bad.

However, after being silent for a long time, the third uncle still said: "The relationship between Jiang Yan and I is not bad, but it is just a little better than other people."

"When winter comes, every household is short of coal. This sudden drop in temperature has made coal even more in demand. Besides, Jiang Yan is not at home, so how can he borrow it? I will borrow some when he comes back."

Hearing what the third uncle said, everyone fell silent. What if they don't come back? You can't steal it! Although their family is stingy, they still have backbone. As for looking for He Yuzhu, they have never thought about it.

At this time, the sound of a car was heard outside, and the third uncle stood up immediately, "I have to go and see if Jiang Yan is back."

It turned out that the third uncle met He Yuzhu who was shopping for vegetables this morning. He didn’t know how he bought so many vegetables this year, so he shyly followed him to see if he could join in. It was a toothpaste, but he still told He Yuzhu the news of Jiang Yan's return today. The third uncle wouldn't have been so excited if he hadn't heard the sound of the car.

"Xiao Jiang, you are back. Our men have been missing for a while. You have been gone for most of the year." As soon as the third uncle went out, he saw Jiang Yan helping Jiang Sirui out of the car, and he quickly came up to say hello.

"It's the third uncle! We haven't seen each other for a while. I'll help grandma down first and we'll talk later." After Jiang Yan settled Jiang Sirui, he turned around and greeted the third uncle Yan Bugui.

"The old lady is back too. I haven't seen her in a while." The third uncle climbed up to the front of the car.

"Hey! Old lady, you are warm and dressed like the rich lady before. This outfit is not cheap!" Seeing the old lady wearing a fur coat, the third uncle Yan Bugui joked with a smile.

"Third uncle, please be careful. The old ladies from rich families are all working class. Is that how you describe them?" Jiang Yan turned pale when he heard Yan Bugui's words.

"Yes, yes, yes, look at my mouth, it should be hit, it should be hit, and while saying that, I lightly slapped myself on the face."

"Okay, Third Master, don't say this anymore, I'm going to be really busy now! I don't have time to make you cough, I'm going to be really busy now!"

I originally thought that Jiang Yan had said that the Third Master Yan Bugui would leave, but he had underestimated how shameless he was.

(End of this chapter)