My courtyard shelter

Director Cao snorted coldly and took on the posture of the head of the family. ReadМ

"I tell you, don't be fooled by the small favors in front of you. You must take a long-term view of everything and learn to plan for the future."

"Don't talk about the future. We don't know when this drought will end! We're lucky to be able to take care of the present. What's the point of thinking so far away? It's better to keep the whole family fed and drunk. That's the most important thing. thing!"

Aunt Cao said tit for tat.

"Dad, this meat is not a small favor." Cao Guozhu couldn't help but remind him in a low voice.

This Spring Festival, their family has meat to eat, but many families similar to theirs don't even smell meat, let alone meat.

[Writing this, I hope readers will remember our domain name Taiwan Novel Network→𝓽𝔀𝓴𝓪𝓷.𝓬𝓸𝓶]

"Stop talking, I haven't thought about it yet!"

Director Cao is also in a dilemma.

On the one hand, he is a capable subordinate, the successor he has personally cultivated, which represents the continuation of his influence; on the other hand, he is a partner, who can bring him huge benefits.

That's right, although Xu Dong is also his subordinate.

But the relationship between the two is mainly based on cooperation, and more often it is a mutually beneficial and win-win relationship.

And the most troublesome thing is that Xiao Xu himself is not weak. Whether it is his family background or his connections in the company, if he wants to suppress him, he may not be able to suppress him.

This was also where he hesitated the most.

"Okay, I won't say anything anymore. Old man, please think slowly and don't make a decision in a hurry." Aunt Cao advised.

…

In a blink of an eye, February 14th has arrived.

Xu Ting's family went back two days ago, and Xu Bin's family will stay until the Lantern Festival.

Today is the first day of full resumption of work. An important notice was released on TV last night. The notice contained only one sentence, which was to extend the national emergency for another three years at a time.

This notice instantly frightened many people.

Early in the morning, Xu's mother came to Wang Xiujuan's house with her eldest grandson and a thermos bucket. It was nominally to pay New Year's greetings, but in fact, she came to inquire about the inside story.

During the Chinese New Year, Wang Xiujuan stayed with her son as usual.

"Dong dong dong..."

"coming."

As soon as the door opened, Dabao immediately raised his hand and said, "Happy New Year to Grandma Wang. I wish you good health and all the best!"

Wang Xiujuan touched Dabao's scalp.

"Lao Zhang, why are you here?"

The last time she visited the courtyard, she had already explained that she would not pay New Year greetings this year in order to avoid suspicion.

Xu's mother held the thermos bucket and said, "I made some fish soup and brought it over for you and the children to try."

Inside the house, the man of the house is not at home.

The family hadn't had breakfast yet, and the temperature was low in the morning. If it wasn't for work, everyone would have gotten up very late.

Zheng Yan was dressing her daughter. Xiao Zhangxue saw Dabao and immediately jumped up and said:

"Mom, mom, it's brother Dabao..."

Dabao reached out and shook Zhang Xue's hand.

"Aunt Zheng, where is Brother Zhang Yong?"

Zheng Yan shook her head helplessly: "He is still sleeping on the bed. Can Dabao go help Auntie pull him up?"

"OK!"

"You're so good, go ahead, it's in the room on the left."

There are only two rooms in the public rental house. Zhang Kai, his wife, and their young daughter sleep in one room, and Wang Xiujuan and her grandson sleep in one room, which is quite comfortable.

Dabao trotted into the bedroom, and Zhang Yong was sleeping soundly with his head covered.

"Brother Yong, wake up quickly." Dabao opened the quilt and shouted.

Zhang Yong opened his eyes drowsily, looking at Dabao in front of him in confusion, "Dabao, why are you at my house?"

"I came here with grandma."

"Uh, why are you coming to my house?"

"My grandma brought delicious food." Dabao answered the question and hit the target at once.

Mr. Zhang got up in a hurry and asked quickly: "What's delicious?"

"It's fish soup. Grandma just made it this morning. It's very fragrant and delicious. I ate two big bowls this morning. Look at my belly."

Dabao patted his bulging belly and showed off.

"Hey Dabao, stop talking and help me get my clothes."

In less than five minutes, Zhang Yong got dressed consciously, and then the two of them came to the living room together.

There is no restaurant in the public rental housing, so you can only eat in the living room. At this time, Wang Xiujuan has already laid out the dishes and the thermos bucket is placed next to it.

"Good morning, Grandma Zhang!"

Zheng Yan squeezed out the toothpaste for her son, and then urged: "Hurry up and brush your teeth. After brushing your teeth, eat."

"good."

Zhang Yong was more active than anyone else today. After brushing his teeth, he wiped his face with the face wash his mother used, then tossed the towel and sat down on his small bench.

Xu Ma helped pour the fish soup into the bowls. Every bowl was full, even Xiao Zhangxue's bowl was no exception. Despite her young age, the little girl's appetite was not much worse than her brother's.

"Lao Zhang, there's still a lot left. Do you want some?"

Xu Ma shook her head: "No need, we had eaten in the morning, and we also had fish soup."

"Okay, we'll eat the rest for lunch."

Wang Xiujuan nodded.

It was said to be lunch, but it was actually reserved for Zhang Kai. The canteen of his son's workplace was full of clear soup and water every day, and this was no exception during the Chinese New Year.

Zheng Yan brought two pieces of maltose to Dabao.

"Thank you Aunt Zheng."

Dabao only took one piece of maltose, and put the other piece directly into Xiao Zhangxue's pocket.

Wang Xiujuan smiled and joked: "I didn't expect our Dabao to be a little gentleman!"

"Don't talk about him, eat it while it's hot, it's fishy when it's cold." Xu Ma urged.

The fish soup she made was very authentic. It not only contained tuna meat, but also dried shrimp, black fungus, coriander, mushrooms and eggs. The oil used was also homemade peanut oil, which was extremely delicious.

"Delicious, so delicious." Zhang Yong didn't care about the heat and wanted to bury his head in the bowl.

"Eat slowly, don't burn it." Wang Xiujuan reminded him quickly.

Zhang Yong was reluctant to put down the spoon: "It's not hot, not at all."

"Xiao Zheng, give Zhang Xue to me, I'll feed you, you eat quickly, don't delay." Xu Ma took the child from the other's arms.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang!"

"Why are you being polite to me!"

Xu Ma scooped a spoonful of fish soup and blew it gently, then fed little Zhang Xue skillfully. When it comes to taking care of children, she is confident that she is no worse than anyone else.

"Xiaoxue, is it delicious?"

The little girl nodded repeatedly, chewing the food in her mouth, and had no time to talk.

In less than ten minutes, except for Xiao Zhangxue, everyone else had finished eating, and their faces were full of satisfaction.

"Lao Zhang, your cooking skills are getting better and better. I guess the chefs in five-star hotels can't compare to you."

Wang Xiujuan didn't ask about the specific method of fish soup. It would be useless to ask. Mushrooms and other things are easy, but fresh fish is too difficult.

You can't ask for it.

Mother Xu said modestly: "It's not as exaggerated as you said. I just have a lot of free time and practice more. I guess practice makes perfect!"

"It's not like I haven't eaten fish soup before. The feeling is completely different. What you make is really delicious. It's so delicious that I even want to swallow my tongue."

Wang Xiujuan said exaggeratedly.

ps: Ask for recommendation votes and monthly tickets!