Siheyuan: First-class Merit at the Start

Sometimes it is so convenient to have a world of your own.

Enter the house, close the door, and then open it. The scene outside the door has changed back to the backyard of the Siheyuan.

Chen Xi took He Yushui, who walked a little unnaturally, and knocked on the door of Li Polu's room next door.

He pretended to say, "Brother, hurry up and get up. The sun is shining on your butt."

The New Year didn’t seem to become any less deserted just because there were a few fewer people in the yard.

The yard was still filled with the smell of firecrackers.

After all, that’s what the Chinese New Year is like. The strong festive atmosphere makes people feel full of joy.

Chen Xi and He Yushui are no longer surprised by this, after all, it happens every year.

But for Li Polu, this kind of experience was something he hadn't experienced for a long time.

This era was not like later generations, where firecrackers and fireworks were not allowed.

In addition, the emergence of the Internet has shortened the distance between family members, but has also alienated the relationship between relatives.

It makes the New Year feel devoid of any festive atmosphere.

As far as he could remember, Li Polu had felt this strong New Year atmosphere in his previous life when he was very young.

After eating the breakfast made by Li Polu, He Yushui said goodbye to the two of them and went back home to catch up on some sleep.

If she hadn't spent this year's Spring Festival with Li Polu, she would probably have spent it alone.

In previous years, because of her silly brother, she had always lived with Yi Zhonghai and his wife and the deaf old lady.

But this year?

First of all, Yi Zhonghai and his brother were not there.

Secondly, she didn't like the old lady and the deaf woman, and the old lady and the old lady didn't like her either.

After seeing He Yushui off, Chen Xi and Li Polu began to prepare lunch.

This is the first year that Li Polu has come to this world, and also the first year that he and Chen Xi have been married. Li Polu thought about it and decided to cook lunch at home.

After all, it’s the first time, and it’s not good to always take my wife to eat for free.

As for where to eat in the evening, let’s decide after we finish lunch.

As for what to eat, Li Polu really had no plan. His system did not produce food, and there was no mall to buy it.

His food has always been only slightly better than that of people in this era. Unlike other time travelers, there are a variety of foods in the system.

Finally, after some thought, they decided that making dumplings would be more appropriate.

After all, dumplings are made every year during the Spring Festival Gala, and it would seem like he wouldn’t be fitting in if he didn’t make some.

As for the Spring Festival couplets, since there was no Yan Bugui in the courtyard who specialized in writing them, Li Bolu had to do it himself.

First couplet: Celebrate the New Year during festivals and summarize work experience.

Second line: The gentle breeze blows across the green fields, welcoming the climax of production.

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The content is very characteristic of the times, but the handwriting is not very satisfactory. It is just barely recognizable.

There was nothing he could do about it. His handwriting in his previous life was ugly, but when he compared it to the original owner's handwriting, he felt that his own handwriting was not bad.

In the end, Chen Xi couldn't bear it anymore and copied it again himself before he finished it.

At this time, Wang He also came to the door.

This was what Li Polu had agreed on yesterday. After all, Wang He was an old widower, and it would be quite boring to leave him alone at home.

Chen Xi was busy in the kitchen, and Li Polu joined him in making dumplings.

Wang He watched for a while and then joined in. The atmosphere was warm and cozy.

"Boy, I have to bring up the same old thing again. You have been out there for a few years and your skills have improved a lot.

The dumplings have thin skin and rich fillings, and are comparable to those eaten outside.”

"Come on, it's just a restaurant. I'm not willing to put meat in it. I've used up all my three months' worth of tickets to make you a good meal."

With Li Polu around, he naturally became the head chef. As for Chen Xi, he was just there to help out.

There were only three of us, so we didn't cook much. We just made a bowl of braised pork, a duck and carrot soup, and fried beans. That was it.

Originally, Li Polu was planning to get a rabbit to eat, but after his mind swept across the entire space, he decisively gave up the idea.

There were two rabbits when I bought them, and after several months, there are still only two rabbits.

It seems I have to go to the black market again when I have time.

Facts have proved that no matter how strong the reproductive ability of rabbits is, if there are only two males, they cannot reproduce.

When it was almost time for dinner, Chen Xi called He Yushui over as well. After all, she was the only one in the He family now. It would be more lively with more people.

Don’t talk about work at the dinner table.

Wang He and Li Polu toasted each other, and for a moment, the atmosphere became quite lively even though there were only four of them.

Soon, Wang He's bragging voice could be heard.

"Girl, I'm not bragging. When you two have your wedding, I'll definitely give you a car."

"Come on, you said you would give me a tank last time. What happened?"

"What's wrong with you, little comrade? Tanks are public property. Can you give them away as gifts?"

"Then a car will do? The one you are riding in is still government-owned."

"Oh, that makes sense. I'll give you a wheel. I have a wheel on my car that I replaced myself. That's no problem."

I watched Wang He stagger into the car.

Chen Xi asked, "Brother, what are we doing this afternoon?"

"Take a rest first, and then go to your parents' house for dinner tonight. It's too tiring to cook for yourself."

In response to this, Chen Xi said: My brother is right.

The two were about to turn around and go back to the yard hand in hand when they saw Qin Huairu walking towards the yard with a disheveled little boy not far away.

Seeing Li Polu and Chen Xi, Qin Huairu greeted them with a smile.

As for Bang Geng next to him, he stared at Li Polu and Chen Xi beside him with resentment.

Li Polu frowned slightly. He was not afraid of this kid, but he would probably be very busy after the New Year.

I wonder if Chen Xi would get into trouble if he lived alone in the yard.

A thief can only steal for a thousand days, so there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days. Or just bury the stick stem.

Anyway, this kid can't give any plot points, so it's a waste to keep him alive.

Li Polu couldn't help but think of it.

On the other side, in the correctional facility.

Jia Zhang, who had lost a lot of weight, handed Zhao Xina a white flour bun as an extra snack today.

"Boss, this is today's snack."

After this period of beating, Jia Zhang had completely accepted her fate. If Qin Huairu hadn't brought her some food from time to time, she didn't know whether she would be beaten to death by Zhao Xina.

However, today, Zhao Xina was out of character. With a smile uglier than crying on her face, she said, "Zhang Xiaohua, this year's New Year's Day, you can eat by yourself."

Jia Zhang was also stunned when she heard this. When did this vicious Zhao Xina become so easy to talk to? Could it be that there was some conspiracy?

And things turned out just as Jia Zhang had expected.

Zhao Xina continued, "Zhang Xiaohua, you said that the cook in your courtyard really gets a salary of 37.5 yuan a month, and can bring food home every day, right?"

Zhao Xina asked with narrowed eyes.

Jia Zhang swallowed unconsciously, then said: "Yes, and he should have other income. He also often goes out to eat."

Jia Zhangshi didn't understand what Zhao Xina meant, but she could only answer Zhao Xina's questions honestly. But she felt sorry in her heart. Her family might lose Sha Zhu's meal ticket.

But on second thought, given Sha Zhu's fighting ability, Zhao Xina is definitely no match for him. Wouldn't that be her chance to take revenge?

When the time comes, she will definitely hang Zhao Xina up and beat her.

(Readers can automatically associate the character Zhao Xina with WWE Zhao Xina.)