A pleasant life in a courtyard

Chapter 7
If Li Xia's true thoughts were to be followed, she definitely wanted to get into college.

But she knew that her eldest brother would never make a blind decision. The path he chose must be the most suitable for her now.

Li Xiang felt relieved when he saw his eldest sister accepted his suggestion, and sincerely promised her: "Don't worry, eldest brother will not harm you. We will take the exam after we have survived the limelight. Then we can learn whatever we want, and eldest brother will provide it." It’s okay for you to learn and grow old.”

The regret in Li Xia's heart at this moment was dispelled by his words. She blushed and shook her mother's arm and said coquettishly: "Mom, did you listen to what the elder brother said? Do I still have to wear a cane in school when I am seventy or eighty years old?" Attend class."

"That's right, if you don't know how to speak, don't talk nonsense." Mother Li glanced at her son and stood on her daughter's side with an unhappy look on her face.

She still felt sorry for her daughter's future. She could become a phoenix but had to end up being a sparrow early. Even if her daughter was willing to listen to her eldest son, she, as a mother, still couldn't understand it.

Seeing what Li's mother meant, Li Xiang could only smile bitterly. If he said it, he would not be able to go to school in three years, and he would be forced to go to the countryside if he had no job. Wouldn't he be regarded as a monster?

The key point is that he himself can't 100% guarantee that he can solve his sister's job by then. Even if he can solve it, there is still a difference between a good job and a subsistence job.

Xu Damao in the courtyard is a ready-made example. Although he is a high school student, he was assigned to work in the workshop. If his father hadn't taught him how to show movies, he would still be banging in the workshop.

Besides, if something goes wrong at work and a newly grown-up young girl is sent to the countryside, the regret medicine will be of no use even to her death.

It’s better to be on the safe side and go to a technical secondary school next year, choose a major you like and get a job first, and then take the exam if you are willing to make progress after the limelight has passed.

He thought well, but he couldn't tell the two of them too much about these words. In the end, he swore to Mother Li that he had used this trick before she let go.

Even though the elder sister's schooling matter has come to a conclusion, the atmosphere in the room is still a bit heavy, and there is silence among the three of them for a moment.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the house. Li Xiang opened the door and saw He Yuzhu, who had just returned from overtime, standing outside.

"The third man in the front yard said that your kid is back. I didn't even enter the house, so I ran directly to your house. Man, I think this is quite interesting."

Li Xiang looked at the two lunch boxes in He Yuzhu's net pocket and joked: "I'm still thinking about finding you tomorrow. Brother Zhuzhu, which leader are you doing this for?"

"Hey, who else is there? It's Deputy Factory Director Li. He's there every now and then, but I'm not at a loss, man."

The lid of one of the lunch boxes was lifted, revealing half a piece of good-quality pork belly, which was handed to Li Xiang for him to see.

He Yuzhu continued with a smile: "What should I say, brother, the braised pork I make is excellent. Come to my room for a drink at noon tomorrow?"

Li Xiang touched his chin and looked at him suspiciously. He always felt that this guy had some impure motives. Although the relationship between the two was good, they had never blocked the door to invite him at night, let alone inviting him to drink for the first time. .

Seeing that Li Xiang was silent for a moment, He Yuzhu couldn't restrain his impatience and scratched his head, and opened the lid of the second lunch box to show off.

"Have you ever seen such a big fish head? I'll give you a whole fish head with chopped pepper tomorrow. It's spicy and fresh. I guarantee it will make you dizzy."

Li Xiang had already determined that this man wanted something from him, and rationally told himself to refuse. However, the greed in his stomach had already taken over the high ground, and he could not help but salivate when he heard the name of the dish.

It's been a long time since I've eaten these big dishes, and He Yuzhu's cooking skills are really good. The same Chinese cabbage he stir-fries is more delicious than others.

Go ahead, do it if you can, refuse if you can't, and wait till you get over it first, the little devil in Li Xiang's mind kept encouraging. "Okay, I'll bring wine over at noon tomorrow." Li Xiang finally nodded and agreed. In addition to being greedy, he was also a little curious about what He Yuzhu wanted.

"Then let's make an agreement. I'll go back to the house first, and you can rest early."

Seeing that his goal was initially achieved, He Yuzhu didn't feel clumsy. After greeting him, he turned around and walked back.

. . . . . .

the next day.

Li wanted to go out and spend [-] cents to drink half a kilogram of powder. When passing by the front yard, he unconsciously became cautious. Fortunately, the third uncle Yan Bugui went out to fish today, otherwise he would have been beaten when he saw this wine. Cross-examined.

Taking things into the yard, according to the temperament of the third uncle, he can hold back for a while, and being seen in succession is like putting a fish under the cat's nose to lure him. If he can hold back the instinct of getting stuck, then it is not The third uncle.

Entering He Yuzhu's house, the dishes have been cooked and placed on the table. In addition to the two dishes of braised pork and fish head with chopped pepper, there is also a plate of shredded potatoes and peanuts. These dishes are quite good for entertaining guests. of abundance.

Seeing He Yuzhu alone, Li Xiang asked casually: "Where is Sister Yuzhu?"

"I went to play with her classmates. Besides, she is not suitable to listen to what we are going to talk about later."

Li Xiang glanced at He Yuzhu, who was setting the dishes and chopsticks, with a playful look in his eyes. He wanted to show off his carriage, and he should stop pretending before he even drank the wine.

Before the request was made, Li Xiang decided to eat first before talking.

I put a large piece of braised pork into my mouth. This is a high-calorie food unique to this era. The fat and oily piece of meat slid into my throat without chewing it twice, which immediately calmed the clamor of the glutton in my stomach. It was so comfortable. With a sigh, Li Xiang felt that his desire was being satisfied at this moment.

The chopsticks did not stop. He pushed aside the chopped pepper on the fish head and lifted up a piece of cheek meat. The fish meat was tender, spicy and delicious. Li Xiang, who has never drank alcohol, took the fish for this rare good taste. He raised his glass and toasted to He Yuzhu.

"Hehehehe... It tastes delicious. I'm not bragging as a brother. When it comes to cooking skills, I think it's second. No one in this area of ​​the steel rolling mill dares to think it's first."

"Yeah, yeah, brother Zhuzhu, this is your craft." Li Xiang didn't even raise his head as he ate, but he still didn't forget to compliment He Yuzhu's words and took the time to give him a thumbs up.

He Yuzhu did not disturb him while he was eating. He sipped some wine, put two peanuts on his plate, and watched him eat with a smile. When Li Xiang slowed down with his chopsticks, he said again: "There is steamed rice in the pot, can I get some for you?" "

Li Xiang's eyes lit up when he heard the word rice. As a southerner at heart, God knows how long it took him to get used to the northern pasta culture. If he had a choice, he would definitely choose rice as his staple food.

"Let me tell you, the braised pork soup and the chopped pepper in the chopped pepper fish head must be mixed with rice to enjoy it." He Yuzhu stood up and filled a bowl of rice and handed it to Li Want to say.

Li Xiang couldn't wait to spoon a spoonful of the gravy into the rice, stirred it, and praised him: "Why don't you tell me, Brother Zhuzhu, you are a chef. If anyone doesn't like this, I will obey you."

But before the rice entered his mouth, He Yuzhu's next movement was stopped by He Yuzhu's words. He looked shy and said with an overly mature face:
"Li Xiang, there's something I want to ask you for help with."

(End of this chapter)