Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 176 Brush, brush, brush

Xu Deyong rode a cart back to the courtyard.

Hou Si arrived early and was already squatting at the entrance of the alley smoking with a barrel, tools, etc. waiting for him.

Seeing Xu Deyong riding a bicycle, he quickly stood up and said: "Master Yong."

"Yes." Xu Deyong said with a smile: "You came early enough, have you eaten?"

Hou Si smiled and said, "I've eaten."

Although this guy is still very thin, his mental outlook is much more stable than it was a year ago.

As the saying goes: follow good people and learn from good people, follow the master-in-law and dance to false gods.

This kid was taught a lesson by Xu Deyong, which was a blessing in disguise and he made many corrections.

Time always makes people grow, but it never points out the direction. This is a unique live show!

Some people hold back the "egg", and some people hold back the "shi".

"Sure." Xu Deyong said, "Then go in, and I'll treat you to a drink when I'm done."

"No, no, it's not right to give you a helping hand, Master Yong." Hou Si said respectfully.

"Don't talk about this, just follow my arrangements. No one should help anyone." Xu Deyong said as he walked towards the courtyard.

Today is the weekend, everyone is at home, and a group of naughty children are playing in the alley.

The naughty kid greeted Xu Deyong one by one, allowing Hou Si to see what "charisma" means.

When I arrived at the door, I met Xu Damao who was hurriedly going out.

"Brother Deyong." Xu Damao greeted.

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "What are you going to do this morning, Damao? You are a busy person all day long, and sometimes you can't see him for a week."

"Hehe." Xu Damao smiled and said, "Nothing to do, just busy. Brother Yong, please do your work. I'll leave first."

After saying that, he nodded and left quickly.

Xu Deyong narrowed his eyes slightly. This guy is so active, either to make money or to "patronize his mother-in-law". Of course, he may also be doing both.

He thought for a while, Lou Xiao'e was only fourteen or fifteen at this time. This guy relied on his parents' relationship to get close to the water first, and he finally got the beauty in his arms.

It's a pity that Lou Xiao'e has a good heart. She should have been a "silly white sweet" when she was young.

The eldest daughter of capitalism lacks nothing. She has enough clothes to spread her hands and food to open her mouth, and she doesn’t have to work to go to work. She will be rich and beautiful for the rest of her life.

Xu Damao's divorce was also a choice made under specific historical circumstances, otherwise he himself would have been unlucky, but his method was criticized a bit.

But given the general environment, people who do that are not alone.

If there is no turmoil, Xu Damao will definitely not divorce, and he will not dare to divorce. How wonderful it is to guard a "treasure woman". You can earn some "gold coins" by yourself from time to time, so you don't have to worry about your life.

Of course, Xu Damao also had problems with his character. He dared to blatantly take advantage of Qin Huairu in the factory, and he would definitely not be clean when he went to the countryside to show movies.

In matters between men and women, there is always chaos.

There are also many bugs in factories and agencies who take advantage of their positions, allocation of quotas and other conditions.

Like the emperor's uncle, there are many people who think, "After fighting for a lifetime, can't I enjoy the enjoyment?"

The place is too big, and there are always places where light cannot shine.

People yearn for light, but darkness follows them like a shadow...

The two entered the courtyard, and Xu Deyong greeted them all the way to the home.

"grandmother."

"aunt."

Xu Deyong greeted Hou Si.

"Well, have you eaten?" Xu Nanshi said with a smile.

"Everything is eaten." Xu Deyong entered the room and took a look and said, "Grandma, you have started to clean up."

Xu Nanshi said: "Well, I woke up early and had nothing to do. I just packed up some small things."

Xu Deyong said: "Okay, then you can go aside and have a rest. Don't make you tired."

Hou Si smiled and said, "Auntie, just leave these to us."

"sorry to bother you."

"No trouble, no trouble."

Xu Deyong entered the back room, wound up the record and turned on the record, and music full of the characteristics of the times played.

The two of them started to pack their things while listening to the music. Some sundries that were not needed for the time being were put outside, such as Xu Deyong's bed and so on.

Seeing this, the aunt laughed and said, "Deyong wants to paint the house?"

"Hey, Mom, you are busy, and Master is here." Xu Xu Deyong responded with a smile.

The eldest mother said: "Lao Yi went to the factory to participate in voluntary labor. I'm not busy. I want to chat with your grandma for a while."

"Then please wait a minute, the room is a bit chaotic." Xu Deyong said.

"Hey." The eldest mother entered the back room. Xu Nan was sewing a quilt for Xu Deyong on the bed. The two chatted for a while while listening to the record player, and the eldest mother also stepped forward to help...

Xiao BangGeng ran out again after dinner to watch the fun.

Qin Huairu followed and warned: "Banggan, don't go over and move around."

When Jia Zhang heard this, her eyelids rolled up and she said, "Don't say this, our little dog is obedient!"

Qin Huairu didn't say anything else.

He Yuyu was studying in his room. He glanced at Xu Deyong's busyness through the window and continued to study with his head down.

I didn't see He Yuzhu or Jia Dongxu, they must be doing voluntary labor in the factory.

Xu Deyong and Hou Si emptied the outhouse and cleaned the walls and floor. The floor inside the house was still a little uneven. Unfortunately, "cement" was hard to buy at this time, otherwise it would be better to get a few bags to smooth it out.

Before cleaning up, Xu Deyong had poured quicklime and water into the wooden barrel to soak, stirred evenly and let it sit for a while, so that the quicklime had completely dissolved.

Xu Deyong added some white clay and pearl powder to whiten it.

Pearl powder is not cheap, people use it to polish white sneakers. White sneakers look good, but they get dirty easily, so after washing the white sneakers, people apply a layer of pearl powder on them, and when they are put on again, they will be as white and dazzling as new shoes.

Xu Deyong and Hou Si put on masks and began to paint the wall. A circle of old newspapers was spread under the wall. .

A ladder was brought in, Xu Deyong went up to brush, and Hou Si helped him.

Level it first, then paint the wall.

"I use a small brush to brush and brush, painting small houses and big homes..."

……

At noon, Xu Deyong and Hou Si finished the house and painted it beautifully.

Xu Deyong didn't feel tired at all. Hou Si had thin arms and legs, so he was so tired after taking a beating.

The next step is to wait for it to dry in two days, and then paint the interior again.

After finishing their work and cleaning up, Xu Deyong and Hou Si squatted at the door smoking, while Xu Nanshi started cooking.

At this time, Yi Zhonghai returned with Jia Dongxu, He Yuzhu and Heng Ha.

"Master, you are back." Xu Deyong greeted.

"Yeah," Yi Zhonghai nodded, took a look and said, "I'm painting the house."

"Hey."

Yi Zhonghai said lukewarmly: "You are considered to have a family and a career, and you will live a good life in the future."

After saying a few words, he returned home.

Jia Dongxu and Xu Deyong said hello, and said to Xiaobanggen who was looking in at the door of Xu Deyong's house: "Banggeng, go home for dinner." The little Banggeng turned his head: "Dad, Uncle Deyong's house is really white. We When will you brush it too?”

Jia Dongxu said perfunctorily: "When necessary."

"When will it be needed?" Xiao Bangge asked seriously.

Jia Dongxu said casually: "Wait a few years."

Xiao Banggeng looked confused, obviously he had no idea about "a few years later".

He Yuzhu approached Xu Deyong with a shy face and said, "Hey, Deyong, can you give me a taste?"

Xu Deyong blew out a puff of smoke and said, "Go away, smoking is harmful to your health. You'd better not try it."

"Bang." He Yuzhu said angrily, "You still smoke it when it's harmful."

As he said that, he went to the door of Xu Deyong's house, took a look around, and said in surprise: "Hey, Deyong, your technique of painting the wall is good. You can go out to pick up the work. Come back and help me paint the wall at my house."

Xu Deyong said lazily: "Okay, I'll take care of the food and drinks, as long as I give you some wages."

He Yuzhu said speechlessly: "Everyone who is a neighbor, why don't you do me a favor?"

Xu Deyong said with a smile but not a smile: "It's okay to help, but if I help become the main force, you will definitely feel guilty and worry about this favor, and you will feel uncomfortable, don't you think?"

He Yuzhu thought for a while and nodded: "That's right."

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu blinked and ignored his son, turned around and went back to the house.

……

Hou Si had lunch at Xu Deyong's house, sat for a while and drank a cup of tea. Seeing that there was no one who needed help, he said goodbye and left.

Xu Deyong looked at the things that were moved out, and after thinking about it, he went out and bought a bucket of paint to renovate the tables, chairs and benches.

While I was brushing, three little girls came in to look for He Yuyu. They were Yu Haitang and Zhang Shuqin who had been here before, and there was another one who was older and more beautiful.

Xu Deyong made clay skates for the two of them. The two of them obviously knew Xu Deyong, and each said hello: "Brother Deyong."

"Yeah." Xu Deyong nodded and said with a smile, "Come here to play in the rain."

"Hey, brother Deyong, you are painting. You know a lot." Yu Haitang said generously: "I heard from Yu Yu that you can also repair clocks, and there is a repaired record player at home that can sing."

Xu Deyong joked: "Well, it seems that there are no secrets in my family, they are all revealed by the rain."

He Yuyu came out and happened to hear it, and he quickly said a little shyly: "Brother Deyong, I didn't say anything else, I just said that you are more powerful."

Zhang Shuqin said: "Everything Yuyu said was to praise you. I admire you so much."

"Really?" Xu Deyong said with a smile: "Then we will talk more about it in the future."

"Hahaha……."

The four little girls laughed immediately when they heard this.

After laughing, Yu Haitang introduced: "This is my cousin Yu Li."

Yu Li greeted her a little cautiously, and Xu Deyong smiled and nodded. The little girl was quite pretty, but it was a pity that Yan Jiecheng would be stuck in the cow dung in the future.

After that, the four little girls got together and started talking and playing. They played "sheep crutches".

"Sheep crutches" are also called bones, which are the kneecaps of sheep, except for the hind legs. They have four sides. The front is like a human belly button, which is called "Keng'er", and the back is like a fat person's belly, which is called "Beier" ( belly), the side that looks like a human ear is called "Lun'er", and the side that looks like nothing is called "Zhen'er".

Four make a pair, with the lamb crutches being the top quality.

Such bones are not only found in sheep, but also in pigs, cattle and wild roe deer.

They are sold in "staple food stores" for 23 cents per pair. You can boil them in water when you go home and smooth the gaps with sandpaper before playing with them. At this time, they are a precious treasure in the hearts of the girls in Sijiu City.

The sheep's crutch is not afraid of lending it to others. The more you play with it, the more familiar it becomes and the smoother it becomes, just like "a walnut".

This thing is played with sandbags. It is made of six sides with rags and some mung beans inside. It is not heavy or floating, and it is very easy to throw!

Experts can play turns and catches for several rounds at a time. Generally, whoever throws the fewest pockets is the winner.

Xu Deyong took a few glances while painting. Yu Haitang, the little girl, was the most playful.

In terms of appearance, this little girl is not as good as He Yuyu, let alone her cousin Yu Li, but she is smooth-talking and a little arrogant.

Several little girls played for a while and began to murmur, looking at Xu Deyong from time to time. Obviously the topic was related to him.

Under the encouragement of others, He Yuyu stood up, lowered his head and pinched his hands, saying: "Brother Deyong..."

"Well, something's wrong?" Xu De narrowed his eyes slightly.

He Yuyu said somewhat nonchalantly: "Um..., can we listen to your record player for a while..."

Xu Deyong glanced at a few people, and the little girl had a trace of hope in her eyes.

He smiled and stood up and said: "Okay, it doesn't use electricity anyway. It's okay to listen for a while. Wait, I will bring it to your room for you. You can listen to it by yourself."

He Yuyu said happily: "Thank you, Brother Deyong."

Yu Li and others also had happy smiles on their faces, and Yu Haitang also thanked them. Yu Li and Zhang Shuqin were a little embarrassed.

Xu Deyong went into the house and carried the record player into He Yuyu's house, briefly taught them how to use it, and then let them listen.

Soon, "moving" music started playing, and the four little girls listened attentively with smiles on their faces, and learned a few sentences from time to time.

Xiaobanggan came out again and watched Xu Deyong paint for a while, and then sneaked into He Yuyu's house to listen to the excitement...

……

The evening clouds gather and the setting sun hangs.

Yu Li and others had already left, and Xu Deyong was very satisfied with his day's results.

The house was painted and he had no place to stay at night, so he could run to Xu Huizhen's house with more peace of mind.

After talking to his grandma, Xu Deyong rode a cart to the tavern.

Master Niu, Master Pian, Xu Hesheng and others are all there.

Xu Deyong said hello and came to the counter. Xu Huizhen stood at the counter pretty, looking even more radiant after being moisturized by Xu Deyong.

When Xu Huizhen saw him coming, she couldn't help but pursed her lips and muttered in her heart: "This guy is here again. We can't let him toss us tonight..."

Xu Deyong asked in a low voice: "Is Li'er home alone?"

Xu Huizhen said softly: "It's okay. I went to see him before and he was asleep. If you want to drink something, just drink it."

"Well, then take a little less, just two taels." Xu Deyong said.

Xu Deyong took the wine and sat at Mr. Niu's table, and Xu Hesheng smiled and said hello.

Now, Xu Huizhen has gradually handed over the management of the literacy class in the cafeteria to Xu Hesheng and Fan Jinyou. Although they are a little difficult to deal with, they both know that they cannot hold back in the literacy class, and they perform well.

Although the two of them did not get the first wave of dividends, they can still get some benefits when word of mouth ferments.

For example, Xu Hesheng's primary school has recognized his work, and there is hope for promotion and salary increase.

Xu Hesheng's attitude towards Xu Deyong has also improved a lot. After all, the flower has an owner, and they have no direct conflict and will not make enemies casually to make them uncomfortable.

Mr. Niu said with a smile: "Deyong, I have to go to the wedding banquet later. Huizhen invited me to be your witness."

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "The relationship is good, you, Mr. Niu, are just going to praise us."

"Hey, I treat Huizhen as a junior. You guys have to be nicer to Huizhen, otherwise I won't agree to it, Master Niu." Master Niu said.

Xu Deyong said: "Of course, come on, let me toast you first..."

……

In the evening, after Xu Huizhen coaxed Li'er to sleep, she went back to the room and sat on the bedside. Xu Deyong couldn't wait and joined in. He wanted to be bigger and stronger and create more troubles, but Xu Huizhen held her chest...

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