Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

After lunch and leaving Chen Xueru's house, Wang Hongtao went to Xu Huizhen's place again.

The two best friends have always been inseparable, and whatever she has, she must also have.

Following Xu Huizhen into the house, Xu Huizhen sniffed after putting away the gift, frowned and looked unhappy: "Just came from the vixen? I can smell her scent from a long distance..."

Wang Hongtao couldn't help laughing and patted his thigh while sitting on the bed: "Then I'll leave?"

“Hehehehe….”

After hearing this, Xu Huizhen widened her eyes in disbelief and didn't react for a long time.

"Hey~~"

With a sigh, Wang once again turned into a workhorse.

……

Just because of those three words, Wang Hongtao came out of Xu Huizhen's house at two or three in the afternoon, holding two cooked dishes in his hands, a braised pork head and a braised chicken foot.

These two were the money he earned from selling meat.

……

The sound of firecrackers bids farewell to the old year, and spring couplets are hung in every household to welcome the new year.

As soon as you walk into the alley, you can hear the sound of firecrackers one after another.

New Year's Eve.

According to the customs of Longguo, a table will be set up first to offer sacrifices to the ancestors: firecrackers will be set off at the door to welcome the ancestors into the house, and vegetarian meals will be offered to the ancestors first, and then it will be your turn.

This is to seek good luck in the new year.

……

Siheyuan.

Yan Bugui huddled inside the gate with his arms folded and his back hunched, occasionally stomping his feet on the ground.

The three aunts standing by couldn't bear to watch and couldn't help but persuade: "Boss, why don't we stop here today? Everyone has bought almost everything they need, so hurry up and go inside to warm up."

“Hiss…Ha…”

Yan Bugui glanced at the remaining red paper on the table, as well as the scattered peanuts, melon seeds, and sugar-coated eggs in the room, and shook his head firmly:

"Wait a little longer. Isn't Xiao Wang in the backyard back yet? Maybe he's not ready yet?"

"It just so happens that I have a few extra strips of red paper. If I can't sell them, I'll lose money."

……

"Yo!"

"Happy New Year, Xiao Wang. Have you prepared the Spring Festival couplets? If not, Uncle San has them. Paper and pen are all ready. You can choose the words you want."

"If you can't choose, Third Uncle can help you figure it out!"

As Wang Hongtao stepped into the courtyard, the old face of the third uncle, which looked like a chrysanthemum, popped up in front of him.

Upon closer inspection, I saw that it was Yan Bugui who had set up a stall in front of his house and was helping people write couplets.

"How much money, Uncle?" Wang Hongtao asked casually.

Yan Bugui waved his hands repeatedly: "It's free. How can I charge money for writing a few words for my neighbors?"

"But then again, the red paper and ink were also bought by Third Master. If you think Third Master's handwriting is okay, just give him something. Peanuts, melon seeds, candy, eggs, whatever will do..."

"It's up to you how much you want to give."

After saying this, Yan Bugui stood aside waiting happily.

At this time, Uncle Yi Zhonghai also came over and said, "You know what, Uncle Three's handwriting is really good. It's considered one of the best in Dongcheng District."

"Okay, since you said so, how can I refuse?" Wang Hongtao said:

"Then I'd like to trouble you to write a..."

"The first couplet reads [New Year, New Spring, New Atmosphere]

The second line would be [Beautiful mountains, beautiful waters, and beautiful scenery]. ”

"Good connection!"

"Xiao Wang, please stand aside and wait for a moment. Uncle San will write it for you right away."

Yan Bugui gave a thumbs up and praised, then took out two strips of red paper and started writing on the table.

With his waist bent and sleeves rolled up, he does look like a great calligrapher.

Wang Hongtao took this opportunity to go back to the house and get two eggs. When he came back, Yan Bugui had already finished writing the words.

"Xiao Wang, take a look at this handwriting!"

Uncle Sanye is still quite confident in his own handwriting, and his words are full of complacency.

"Oh, Third Master, your handwriting is really good! It's really grand and majestic!"

"Here, take these two eggs. Don't think they are too few."

Yan Bugui took the eggs and smiled: "Two eggs are already a lot, how dare you despise them?"

“As for this word…”

"As the old saying goes, a person's handwriting reflects his personality, and his writing reflects his personality. Even if you don't see the person but only see his handwriting, you can already know 80% of his personality!"

"..."

"Wait a minute, Xiao Wang, the Third Master hasn't finished talking yet!"

.....

As soon as Yan Laokou opened his mouth, Wang Hongtao ran away with the couplet. By the time he finished speaking, he had already passed the threshold of the Moon Gate.

I have to leave, I really have no ears to listen.

After calling Xu Damao to help post the couplets, Wang Hongtao went to Xu Damao's house carrying two cooked dishes and two bottles of Fenjiu.

In fact, it would not be a problem even if Wang Hongtao came empty-handed today, because the dishes in Xu Damao's house were originally prepared by Wang Hongtao, and Xu Damao just helped cook a few dishes.

"Hey, Brother Damao has prepared so many dishes. I'll give you two more. Do you think it's enough?"

Wang Hongtao put the dishes and wine on the table and greeted them with a smile.

Xu Damao was still busy in the kitchen. He heard Wang Hongtao coming over and poked his head out: "You are so polite. Just come and bring something."

"Please sit outside for a while. I have two dishes here. They will be ready soon."

"By the way, why didn't Abin come?"

"I shouted and said I'd be right here."

……

In the middle of the night, the lights in at least half of the houses in the courtyard were still on, and the residents had finished their New Year's Eve dinner early and were staying up at home to celebrate the New Year.

Wang Hongtao walked out of the room without hesitation, looked around to see if there was anyone around, and then walked into He Yushui's room.

He Yushui was resting his chin on his hand in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.

He Yushui heard the noise and looked up. Seeing that it was Wang Hongtao who came in, she immediately smiled, stood up and walked towards Wang Hongtao.

"You're here? I told you that if you didn't come again, I would go to your room to find you!" He Yushui said in a soft voice, holding Wang Hongtao's hand.

Wang Hongtao lowered the bolt and put his arm around He Yushui's waist: "How could I forget something so important?"

"Is your brother asleep?"

"Yeah, he was sleeping soundly. We had the New Year's Eve dinner at Uncle's house. My brother drank quite a lot, and it was Uncle's help that brought him back to life."

"Let's not talk about him anymore. Sit down and warm your hands for a while. Look how cold your hands are."

As he said that, He Yushui pulled Wang Hongtao towards the stove.

"Hey, how can a stove be as warm as the kang? Let's go to the kang."

"Talk while you warm yourself."

"Yeah." He Yushui lowered his head and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito.

"Wait a minute, are you clean?" Wang Hongtao asked He Yushui while holding her.

He Yushui blushed: "Ah? You want that today too?"

Wang Hongtao nodded: "Well, today is our first time, I want to be neat and tidy."

"Hey, you've thought it through."

"I did take a shower this morning, but I'd better take another one since I left some hot water."

Wang Hongtao said with interest: "Then wash quickly, I'll wait for you for a while."

Seeing that Wang Hongtao had no intention of avoiding the issue, He Yushui had no choice but to bite the bullet and wash in front of Wang Hongtao.

"Hey, stop blocking me, let me see what's going on."

"Yes, that's it."

……

After stumbling a lot, He Yushui finally finished washing.

Standing up and glancing at Wang Hongtao in complaint, He Yushui said coquettishly, "Brother Tao, you are so bad... How can you bully others like this..."

"Hey, how can this be called bullying? I'm doing this because I like you."

That night, because he didn't want to give He Yushui a bad experience, Wang was extremely gentle and brought the two words "flowing water under a small bridge" and "gentle breeze and drizzle" to the extreme.

But even so, He Yushui was seriously injured.

Afterwards, He Yushui rested her head on Wang Hongtao's arm and said aggrievedly: "Brother Tao, you are lying! You said it was the same as a mosquito bite, but it is obviously different!"

Wang Hongtao suppressed a smile and said, "Okay, Yushui, don't be angry. This is the first time, but it will be fine in the future."

"I really didn't lie to you this time."

He Yushui frowned slightly and complained quietly: "I can't even move. It's all your fault."

"Yes, yes... blame me, blame me. I'll go get you some water and a towel, just lie here, Yu Shui."

"Ah."

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