Siheyuan: There are three little cats at home

Chapter 283
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Ma Jinghong didn't say anything nice to Ma Jiefang. After glaring at her, she said:

"Discuss this matter with your brother-in-law. I have a big belly, so I don't know anything about you men."

When Ma Jiefang heard this, he curled his lips, glanced at his fifth sister with a faint look, shrugged, and looked up at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing smiled and said, "Jiefang, how close are you to getting married?"

The reason why Xu Qing asked this was mainly because his brother-in-law had spoken, and it was inappropriate to directly refuse.

First of all, when he and Jinghong got married, he borrowed a lot of tickets from someone, whether they were food stamps, meat stamps, vegetable stamps, industrial stamps, etc., etc., they were all used.

As someone who has been there, Xu Qing knows that wedding expenses are indeed quite high. Although he did not ask anyone to borrow money, that was because he had saved some money in advance, and with the help of his grandparents, compared to others, , be a little more relaxed.

If not, borrowing money is inevitable.

Now that Ma Jiefang is getting married, Xu Qing, whether as a brother-in-law or an old classmate, has to give more or less.

Secondly, Xu Qing actually knew in his heart that Ma Jiefang didn't need to borrow money at all.

Based on his understanding of Ma Jiefang over the years, as well as his understanding of the family situation of Ma Jiefang's parents, that is, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, the expenses for Ma Jiefang's marriage have probably been prepared in advance.

Furthermore, even if Xu Qing borrowed money from Ma Jiefang's five sisters, it would not be too much.

Moreover, Ma Jiefang himself has been secretly saving money in the past few years.

Wife Ben, these days, any adult male would not say that he does not save a dime.

Especially the relationship between Xu Qing and Ma Jiefang, of course he knew it.

After all, Silly Zhu knows how to save money for his wife, let alone Ma Jiefang, who is still in high school.

Although like Xu Qing, Jiefang did not graduate from high school, he did have some education.

Therefore, Xu Qing blurted out without any hesitation.

Thoughts were racing in Ma Jiefang's mind. He sat on the edge of the kang, lowered his head and thought for a while before saying:
"Brother-in-law, can you lend me fifty?"

"Sure." Xu Qing agreed immediately.

Anyway, he was lending money to his brother-in-law. As a brother-in-law, Xu Qing couldn't say anything about it.

Borrowing money, my brother-in-law will pay it back in the future.

As for giving, that's different.

However, Xu Qing never thought about giving money to eat and dress his family. Now Xu Qing has some spare money on hand, but not much. His daughter-in-law is going to give birth in a few months, so he needs money even more.

But sponsoring some tickets for his brother-in-law was no problem for Xu Qing.

As a person with the ability to 'split into two', these things are not worth mentioning.

Anyway, my brother-in-law tried to help him get a lot of egg tickets before. Xu Qing accepted this kind of favor, so naturally there will be no ambiguity about my brother-in-law.

But in this way, Ma Jiefang felt a little embarrassed, sitting on the edge of the kang, rubbing his hands, a little restless.

Because Ma Jiefang came today and did not have the idea of ​​borrowing money from Xu Qing and Ma Jinghong.

Just now, I just said that in a hurry.

It's not like Ma Jiefang didn't know the situation of his fifth sister's family.

He came here every now and then, and he and Xu Qing worked at the Red Star Steel Rolling Plant.

It's just that Ma Jiefang was a little touched that Xu Qing agreed to borrow 50 yuan.

I secretly feel that my brother and brother-in-law are so interesting and righteous!
And when Ma Jiefang was sitting at Xu Qing's house, talking about these things.

Xu Damao, who lives in the backyard with him, had nothing to do today, so he came to Xu Qing's house wearing a cotton-padded jacket.

Right now Xu Damao is quite prominent in the factory. Of course, there is no prospect of taking down Director Li and becoming the top leader of the 'G Committee'.

But this is something that cannot be rushed, so Xu Damao is not in a hurry.

Xu Damao is a shrewd person and has clear priorities in his mind.

Ma Jiefang came to look for Xu Qing today, and Xu Damao came over to go around after eating the breakfast made by Qin Jingru in his own house.

Xu Damao is not what he used to be. In the past, when he was just an ordinary projectionist in the factory, he took the initiative to get close to Ma Jiefang, whose father was the chief of the security department.

But at this moment, Xu Damao was sitting in Xu Qing's room, and after exchanging a few simple greetings with Ma Jiefang, he didn't take the initiative to mention lending money to Ma Jiefang.

On the contrary, I think it is a happy event for Ma Jiefang to get married, which is very good.

However, Ma Jiefang had no intention of borrowing money from Xu Damao, even if he said so deliberately.

Since the establishment of the 'G Committee' in the factory, Ma Guohua's position as chief of the Security Section has been replaced by Director Li.

Now that Ma Guohua is no longer the chief of the section, how can Ma Jiefang feel better in his son's heart.

Xu Damao, the deputy director, followed Director Li's ass all day long, tossing around in the factory, and Ma Jiefang had always criticized him a long time ago.

It's just that because of affection, I don't want to tear my face apart, and make a fuss too stiff.

Otherwise, Ma Jiefang would have to question Xu Damao, why did Director Li's grandson replace his father.

Xu Damao also knew this in his heart. He was a sensible person and there was no need to say everything, so he always avoided talking about it.

Xu Qing was actually not happy about this matter.

But these days, Director Li is almost the one who dominates the factory, although Xu Damao is his right-hand man.

But he was always a scumbag, he said these things to Xu Damao, and it didn't make much sense to complain to the old man.

After all, in the final analysis, you still have to talk to Director Li.

But Xu Qing didn't do that, not because he was afraid of Director Li, but because Ma Guohua didn't want Xu Qing and Ma Jiefang to confront him because of his affairs.

There was no other way. The director of the factory was forced out of office by Director Li and was put under investigation in the factory. Now he is no longer as good as an ordinary worker and has become a cleaner.

Ma Guohua has a clear understanding of the situation, and knows that Director Li is in the midst of gaining power, so he can't be confronted head-on, he has to avoid the limelight, and we'll talk about it later.

However, Xu Qing had talked to Director Li earlier and helped the old man keep the position of deputy section chief.

Otherwise, according to Director Li's temperament, Ma Guohua will fight to the end. It is estimated that the people in the security department can be replaced and all arranged to become his confidants.

But Xu Qing didn't let him succeed, he held Director Li's handle in his hand.

Director Li also has to think about it himself.

It would not be a good thing for Xu Qing if he angered him and caused a complete defeat.

His affair with Liu Lan was obviously shameful.

Especially at this time, if it comes out, even if he has a backer behind him, he will fall as soon as he says it.

As a result, Director Li held a grudge against Xu Qing even more.

However, Xu Qing didn't care about this and had no plans to pursue an official career for fear that he would be a fool.

Director Li currently holds the most power, but Xu Qing knows that in a few years, when everything is over and the dust settles, he, Director Li, will pack up and leave the factory.

Along the way, Xu Qing had no intention of leaving. It was not necessarily easy for him, Director Li, to be promoted steadily.

It's just that those are things for later, now that Xu Damao came to the house, Xu Qing poured an enamel mug of hot water, and didn't mention anything about the factory.

Holding the tea mug, Xu Damao took two sips of tea, turned his head and said to Ma Jiefang:
"Liberation, it belongs to us brothers. I am also happy for you to get married. If you need anything, just say it and I will help you handle it!"

Xu Damao's words are always nice to hear, Xu Qing knows it, and Ma Jiefang also understands it.

Ma Jiefang looked at Xu Damao with a bland smile and said, "Brother Damao, thank you in advance. I want to use our factory car when I get married. What do you think?"

Ma Jiefang said unceremoniously, and at the same time added, "Brother Damao, you are the deputy director now. This is a small favor. My brother is looking for you. You should be fine."

Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, with a stiff expression on his face, he thought for a moment and said: "Well, I will send someone to help you arrange it when the time comes."

Ma Jiefang spoke. Xu Damao, the deputy director, had the nerve to say he couldn't do it for the sake of face.

In that case, his deputy director would be too cheap.

The actual situation is that even though Xu Damao is the deputy director, it is really difficult for him to handle such small things.

In a factory with thousands of people, Director Li, the head of the G Committee, has the final say. Although Xu Damao is a deputy, Director Li only gives him enough power to deal with the leading cadres in the factory. Director Li has to make the final say on matters.

Xu Damao really wanted to do something, but he couldn't do it without Director Li nodding.

And this is the main reason why Xu Damao wants to get rid of Director Li.

Xu Damao seems to have a lot of official positions in the factory. The problem is, being under the supervision of Director Li everywhere, Xu Damao is so aggrieved that he is dying, how can he be willing.

On the surface, he obeyed Director Li, but in his heart, Xu Damao wanted to kick him over.

At this moment, Ma Jiefang smiled and said to Xu Damao:
"Brother Damao, I will leave my wedding car to you. When the time comes, you have to drink a few more glasses of my wedding wine with Yue Mei."

Xu Damao hummed, a little absent-mindedly.

Because Ma Jiefang used a car, he had to greet Director Li after he went to work tomorrow.

Director Li didn't nod, how could he handle it.

At this moment, the snow in the courtyard outside the house began to fall again, silently and quietly.

Xu Damao didn't dare to stay at Xu Qing's house, so he found an excuse and slipped away with only two cigarettes.

I was afraid that Ma Jiefang would ask him for other help.

Xu Qing did not persuade him to stay and allowed Xu Damao to leave in a hurry.

As soon as Xu Damao left, Ma Jiefang twitched his lips and said:

"Brother-in-law, this boy Xu Damao is far worse now than before."

Xu Qing said oh but said nothing.

Xu Damao is such a person. His obsession with being an official is as strong as that of the second uncle Liu Haizhong, and his shrewdness is almost the same as that of the third uncle in the front yard.

How can your character be okay if you let lard cloud your mind?

How many people in the factory are dissatisfied with Xu Damao, but Xu Damao has the title of deputy director and is still in the factory's 'G Committee', most people dare not speak out.

If Xu Qing didn't live in the same compound as him, he wouldn't bother to talk to him.

As soon as Xu Damao left, Ma Jiefang continued to talk about his marriage to Wu Yuemei with Xu Qing, Jinghong, Xu Aiguo and the little girl.

Xu Qing helped sort out some details that need to be paid attention to when getting married.

At noon, Ma Jiefang had lunch at Xu Qing's house.

Because breakfast was late, Xu Qing’s family had lunch around one o’clock or two o’clock.

At about four o'clock in the afternoon, Ma Jiefang left. Xu Qing walked to the alley outside the compound, reached for a cigarette, handed one to Ma Jiefang, and took out 50 yuan from his body.

Ma Jiefang laughed, "Brother-in-law, wow, I deliberately teased my fifth sister in the morning, you really mean it.

My fifth sister is about to give birth, and you need money even more. You and my fifth sister don’t have to worry about the money for my wedding. "

After Ma Jiefang finished speaking, he said with a hippie smile, "I'm here today mainly to talk to you and my Fifth Sister."

When Xu Qing saw this, he refused to be polite to Ma Jiefang and immediately took the money back with him.

He naturally knew that his brother-in-law said it so casually, but as a brother-in-law, Xu Qing, it's one thing not to pay, but another thing to pay.

After Xu Qing lit a cigarette with a lighter, he took it out from his body again, clutching a handful of food and vegetable tickets in his hand, handed it to Ma Jiefang and said:

"Take it, don't pay me back. Your sister and I are living a good life now. You can use these tickets when you get married. When your wedding banquet arrives, I will ask Shazhu to help you."

Ma Jiefang showed joy on his face, pushed the bicycle and said: "Brother Qingzi, I will not be polite to you buddy!"

Ma Jiefang took the tickets from Xu Qing and stuffed them all into his trouser pocket.

The snow in the alley, under the rolling of bicycles, left deep car marks, as well as the footprints of Xu Qing and Ma Jiefang.

Standing at the entrance of the alley, Xu Qing and Ma Jiefang chatted briefly for a while.

It wasn't until Ma Jiefang turned over and rode his bicycle along the street, disappearing into the crowds of people, that Xu Qing turned around and headed back to the compound.

Back in his house, Xu Qing saw his daughter-in-law standing in front of the sewing machine and instructing the little girl to use it, so she walked over and bent over to look at it.

Seeing Xu Qing coming back, Ma Jinghong asked:

"Did my brother borrow money?"

"No, I don't want it."

"I knew he was a brat, and he came here to piss me off."

Xu Qing smiled bitterly and did not answer.

Jinghong understands Ma Jiefang, and so does Xu Qing.

The little girl never expressed any opinion on this matter. She stepped on the pedal under the sewing machine and was busy with the work in her hands with a serious expression.

Ma Jiefang is the biological brother of my sister-in-law, and the eldest brother and brother-in-law.

Whether to borrow money or not is a matter for the elder brother and sister-in-law, and there is no need for her to get involved.

As for Xu Aiguo, he said nothing.

Before going to bed at night, Xu Aiguo came out of the main house and stood in the courtyard with his eldest brother Xu Qing. The two brothers talked softly.

"Brother, Brother Jiefang asked you to borrow money today, if you don't have any, I'll give you some.

Brother Jiefang helped our family a lot in the past few years, and now you are his brother-in-law. Our family cannot let Brother Jiefang feel bad. "

While speaking, Xu Aiguo reached into his bosom, and took out money from the pocket sewn inside the padded jacket.

Xu Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He raised his hand and patted his second brother on the head and said:

"It's okay. Brother Jiefang has money. I'm just joking with your sister-in-law today. If he really borrows money, he can borrow money from my elder brother at any time in the factory. There's no need to make a special trip."

"Brother Jiefang, aren't you going to get married?"

"That's right, he's getting married right away. But as a cadre, how can he have no savings in his hand, besides, his parents are both there, so there's no need to ask someone to borrow money."

Xu Aiguo stood on the snow in the courtyard. Hearing what his elder brother said, he suddenly smiled and said:
"That's true, but brother, if Brother Jiefang really wants to borrow money, please remember to tell me."

Xu Qing smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Xu Aiguo went to the old lady's house and went back to sleep.

Xu Qing finished smoking the cigarette in his hand, looked at the dark night, stomped his feet, shrunk up, turned around and walked to the door of the house, grabbed two coal balls, and hurried into the house.

No one was in the backyard in an instant, and only messy footprints were left on the snow.

The night was quiet, the wind was howling, and the snow was falling again.

(End of this chapter)