Scholars in the courtyard

The next day, Yang Xiaotao thought about it all night and felt that he still couldn't think too well of them.

Yesterday I said I was planning for a rainy day, so I couldn't do anything.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao cut five or six kilograms of leeks in the yard, picked some tomatoes and cucumbers, sent some to Uncle Chen, and divided the rest into two parts.

He also fished out two large fish from the fish tank, beat them to death, packed them in bags, and divided them into two portions.

A smaller portion was prepared for the Zhou family, and the remaining large portion was prepared for Director Wang of the Street Office and his Aunt Wang.

Since Mr. Yang left last time, he hasn't come to visit him yet.

Although he was suspected of being a relative, he had no intention of climbing up. Besides, being a worker in this era was very honorable. Before the opening up, he would be a worker safely.

As for building good relationships, it is also to reduce trouble.

After putting things into the storage space, Yang Xiaotao went out early in the morning.

The third uncle in the front yard got up early to exercise. Today he made up his mind to catch some fish. For this, he prepared a lot of fish food.

"Xiao Tao, it's so early! I'm going out."

Yan Fugui asked quickly as he watched Yang Xiaotao go out.

Although I spent a few books in exchange for some leeks and tomatoes, it was already a great honor to be able to exchange for things.

Especially since the second uncle and the first uncle were all in disgrace, he, the third uncle, is even more popular.

"Good morning, third uncle."

"Go for a walk."

Yang Xiaotao said politely and turned to leave.

Yan Fugui looked at the departing figure and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

"This kid is really lucky. Everything good happens to him."

"Do you want to move around in the future?"

Thinking of the books at home, Yan Fugui's heart became alive.

Yang Xiaotao went to Zhou's house first, and then went to a grain store on the way and bought twenty kilograms of stick noodles. He rarely ate this at home, mainly the instant noodles, dried noodles, etc. that were redeemed were enough to eat. These grains were in the book You can't do without it.

When they came outside the compound, they saw Zhou Kui leading his two younger sisters to play in the corner. He did not have a formal job yet and was a temporary worker.

There should be nothing to do now.

When Yang Xiaotao approached, Zhou Kui saw it and immediately ran over with his two sisters.

"Brother Tao, why are you here?"

Yang Xiaotao threw the grain bag to Zhou Kui, and then the two little girls carried fish and vegetables. Although they were also puzzled, the smile on their faces never disappeared.

"I have a day off today. I'll come to your house for a meal."

"Where's aunt?"

"My mother is at home, and so is my second brother."

The youngest Zhou Xue said quickly, Yang Xiaotao nodded and walked towards the house.

On the way, people in the surrounding yards were not surprised to see Yang Xiaotao.

The situation between Yang Xiaotao and the Zhou family is also known to those around them, so the comparison is no surprise.

However, every time Yang Xiaotao came to Zhou's house, he would bring something. In this era, these things were enviable, especially when I heard that Yang Xiaotao had become a second-level fitter. The salary and benefits were such that one person could eat enough for the whole family.

At this time, the Zhou family is much stronger than last year. The second eldest brother, Zhou Peng, has become a regular employee. The monthly salary can be enough to support the family. In addition, Yang Xiaotao often helps, and the life of the Zhou family is visible to the naked eye. The speed changes.

If it weren't for the fact that the eldest girl of the Zhou family was only ten years old, people around her would have thought that Yang Xiaotao had fallen in love with her and was planning to get married.

However, they also heard some things about Yang Xiaotao, which were not very good, so they kept their distance.

After greeting the old man basking in the sun with a few polite words, Yang Xiaotao walked to Zhou's house, where Aunt Zhou had already started preparing meals.

At the dinner table, Yang Xiaotao told about the situation in the vegetable garden, and Aunt Zhou was surprised when she heard it.

No one has ever done anything about growing vegetables in this courtyard.

The Zhou Kui brothers had gone to help before and talked about it when they came back, but she only thought it was Yang Xiaotao fooling around, but she didn't want it to happen.

Aunt Zhou was also a little moved. Although their house did not have a yard, there was a road in front of the door.

Even if you can't plant it on the ground, you can find a box and plant it in it.

Aunt Zhou looked at Zhou Kuina's body and appetite, and made a decision in her heart.

So, after dinner, Aunt Zhou made her decision known. The Zhou brothers and sisters all nodded in agreement, and only Yang Xiaotao had no choice but to agree.

He knew very well why his vegetable garden was growing so well. Without Xiaowei's help, he didn't know what it would be like.

However, Yang Xiaotao did not stop him. After all, this kind of attempt was not bad and became something everyone could eat. If it failed, it would just be a waste of time and it was harmless.

After dinner, Yang Xiaotao told the Zhou brothers what happened in the yard, and also told Aunt Zhou what to do if someone came to investigate in the future.

As the elder, Aunt Zhou naturally knows this.

Then Yang Xiaotao left Zhou's house and followed the address given by Aunt Wang last time.

On the way, considering it was his first visit, Yang Xiaotao found two bottles of Xifeng wine and two boxes of cigarettes from the space.

Then he carried the gift and walked all the way to a three-story building. The walls were all white and there was no decoration. The house was facing south and north, and the windows were large on both sides.

After asking the old lady on the street, I went to the second floor and knocked on the door.

After two knocks, the door opened.

The person who opened the door was a little boy of eight or nine years old, with a tiger-like head and big eyes.

"Who are you looking for?"

Yang Xiaotao looked inside and saw that no one else was there, then he asked with a smile, "I am Yang Xiaotao from Yangjia Village. Is your mother at home?"

After hearing this, the little boy did not let the door open, but shouted loudly into the house, "Mom, Mom, someone is looking for you."

After a while, he heard someone coming out of the room, and then Yang Xiaotao saw Director Wang walking quickly with his sleeves rolled up and water in his hands, wiping them on his apron as he walked.

"Xiao Tao, why are you here? Come in quickly. Come in quickly."

Director Wang was also surprised when he saw Yang Xiaotao, but he quickly reacted and pulled Yang Xiaotao into the room, and then shouted to the little boy inside, "Huzi, go and call your dad."

"oh!"

The little boy ran out in a gust of wind. Director Wang took off his apron and asked Yang Xiaotao to sit down.

When he came to the house, Yang Xiaotao took a look at the house. It was a standard two-bedroom house with two south bedrooms, a living room in the middle, and a small kitchen and bathroom in the north.

The main theme of the house is the green walls characteristic of this era. There is a table in the middle of the living room with a radio placed on it, some tea cups, and a light bulb hanging above the head.

"Xiao Tao, you came here, why did you bring so many things?"

"Aunt Wang, isn't this a visit? It's your first time, so you can't come empty-handed."

"What's wrong with being empty-handed? We won't do this in the future."

Director Wang said it sincerely. In this era, everyone does not have enough to eat. The sum of these things is equivalent to the living expenses of ordinary people in a month.

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao smiled and said no, and then asked about Director Wang's situation.

Director Wang also sat aside, placing a glass of boiling water in front of Yang Xiaotao, and talked about the current situation.

Because of the effective disaster relief last time, Director Wang received a commendation from above.

Although he was not directly promoted, he left a good impression and was waiting for the higher-ups to make room for him to move up.

Yang Xiaotao didn't care after mentioning work in one or two sentences, so he asked about the situation at home.

"Your uncle's surname is Li, and his name is Li Tiejun. He works at the power supply station. He is a team leader and is in charge of three or two people."

"The one who ran out is Xiao Huzi, and he has an older sister who is in middle school."

Director Wang introduced the situation and asked about Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao was about to speak when the door was pushed open and a slightly thin man walked in. He was wearing blue overalls and had thick eyebrows, big eyes and thick lips. He looked naive and made people feel real.

Behind him was Xiao Huzi, who had already run into the house.

The man walked in and saw Yang Xiaotao getting up.

Director Wang on the side immediately came up to introduce.

"Old Li, this is the Yangjiazhuang I told you about, Mr. Yang's grandson, Yang Xiaotao."

"Xiao Tao, this is my lover, just call me Uncle Li."

Yang Xiaotao hurried forward, "Uncle Li, I am Yang Xiaotao, this is my first time here."

"Okay, okay, sit down quickly, sit down!"

Li Tiejun spoke loudly, with enthusiasm on his face, and stretched out his hand to tell Yang Xiaotao to sit down quickly.

Yang Xiaotao saw that his hands were covered with calluses, which were no worse than the workers in the workshop. He was obviously a hard-working man.

Director Wang explained the matter at the side, and Li Tiejun said with a serious face, "Take this thing back. We don't want to do this."

"It's not that Uncle Li looks down on you, but don't take it to heart."

"I often go to the factory. The physical work you workers do is really tiring. If you have this money, you can buy some food to replenish your body and live a good life."

Sure enough, we are not a family, we don’t enter the same house.

Yang Xiaotao could only tell the situation. They happened to be at home and there was no need to hide it.

"Aunt Wang, Uncle Li. That's why I came here this time."

Yang Xiaotao took a sip of water and started to talk about growing vegetables in the yard. Of course, he didn't talk about the dirty things in the yard. He was just worried that he would be misunderstood if he gave vegetables to others, and he was afraid that something would happen, so he came here.

When the two of them heard this, they were a little confused.

"Xiao Tao, you said you grew these vegetables?"

Director Wang was the first to ask. After so many years, I had never heard of anyone growing vegetables in the yard.

Yang Xiaotao could only confirm again that Director Wang knew that this matter could not be faked, otherwise he would have known it once he saw it.

Li Tiejun picked up a tomato, and the little tiger that came out next to it had already started to chew it. The red juice filled his mouth, which made Li Tiejun frown and prepare to scold him.

"Xiao Tao, Aunt Wang is very happy that you are willing to help people in need."

"You are doing the right thing. Don't be afraid of others chewing their tongues. As long as you sit upright, no one will dare to bully you."

"In our society, we need someone to stand up and help those in need, especially those who have contributed to the country. Our current life is due to the efforts of their ancestors. You have done a good job in this. .”

"With great ability comes great responsibility! Xiao Tao did a good job."

Li Tiejun on the side was also full of appreciation. At this time, a bold idea arose in Director Wang's mind, and then he got out of control and looked at Yang Xiaotao and asked carefully.

"Xiao Tao, what do you think will happen if the neighborhood office organizes the promotion of vegetable gardens?"

Yang Xiaotao knew it would be like this as soon as he heard it, but he couldn't elaborate on it. Again, if it can succeed, it will be the best, but if it doesn't, it will just be a waste of a few cents.

"Well! Aunt Wang, I think so. Since I can grow vegetables in my yard, other yards can naturally grow them."

"Our lives are difficult now, so we can't always count on state subsidies."

“Having vegetables from the yard can also reduce the burden on the country.”

As Yang Xiaotao spoke, Director Wang kept nodding her head. She really wanted to do something for the country.

"However, Aunt Wang, the street office can take the lead in this matter, but it can only be encouraged, not forced."

Yang Xiaotao said again, and Director Wang naturally understood what he meant.

This is because Yang Xiaotao is afraid that it will not end in the end, so he can only prepare in advance.

"Well, you're right."

Director Wang also knows that some yards can be used to grow vegetables, but some homes are not suitable at all and cannot be forced.

Yang Xiaotao sat for a while and then left.

Li Tiejun and Director Wang naturally wanted to stay with him for dinner, but Yang Xiaotao refused because it was dark. Seeing this, the two could only take out cigarettes and wine for him to take back.

Yang Xiaotao didn't know how to take it anymore, so he just left the things and went home.

In the room, after Yang Xiaotao was sent away, Director Wang picked up a cucumber and tasted it carefully.

Li Tiejun walked aside and said, "Your nephew is very capable."

Director Wang nodded, then thought of something else, and expressed Yang Xiaotao's concerns.

"Is there really such a yard?"

After listening to Director Wang's introduction, Li Tiejun was also surprised by the people in the courtyard.

"Who wouldn't tell me? If it weren't for the housing shortage now, I would have wanted to replace him."

"This child has suffered a lot in there."

"Then, just watch more support points."

"Um."

The two talked quietly, but Yang Xiaotao walked to the courtyard in the last ray of light.