Comfortable life in Siheyuan

The third uncle's house was bustling for a while, and the neighbors in the surrounding courtyards were all envious.

In the evening, when people were still discussing the matter in the yard, Liu Qingshan was visited by someone.

"Is Qingshan at home? I have something to talk to him about!" Xu Damao, who was standing at the door, asked with a smile.

"I'm at home. I'll go call someone for you!" Liu's mother turned around and called Liu Qingshan over.

"Brother Damao is looking for me. I'm already preparing to eat!" Liu Qingshan said with a smile.

"I came at the right time. I came at the right time. I was going back to my parents' house today. On the way, I saw a fellow villager carrying a wild rabbit. My wife just made it. Let's come to my place tonight and have a few drinks." Xu Damao said as he pulled Liu Qingshan out.

Liu Qingshan also guessed that it was probably the same thing as last time. This wild rabbit is not so delicious.

"Don't bother, can't I go? I'll tell my wife and be there in a while." Liu Qingshan persuaded with a smile.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you at home!" Xu Damao turned around happily and went home.

Liu Qingshan went back into the house, said something to his wife, and went out helplessly.

"Xiaoyu, what's the matter with Xu Damao inviting Qingshan to dinner? Is it still about the last transfer of secretary?" asked Liu's mother.

"You're asking too many questions. Xu Damao is such a smart man. How could he do such a thankless task?" Liu's father said with a stern face.

"No wonder those cadres have to live in the cadres' building. They are probably afraid of these troubles!" Liu's mother muttered in a low voice.

"That's right. Qingshan is a leader now. There are many people in the hospital who want to find him for help. It's because this child misses home, otherwise he wouldn't have been so anxious about distributing the houses back then." Father Liu said with emotion.

"Xiao San is thoughtful!"

As soon as Liu Qingshan entered Xu Damao's house, he saw a table full of dishes.

"Hey! Brother Damao, you've prepared too much. There's no need to spend so much!" Liu Qingshan's heart sank, knowing that there would be some trouble this time.

"Oh! I didn't prepare anything, just a rabbit. My wife is very skillful, so she made a few more dishes with the rabbit. If I don't cook them in this weather, they will go bad if left there. Come on! Sit down quickly!" Xu Damao explained with a smile.

Liu Qingshan sat there a little nervously, as it was not easy to get the benefits from Xu Damao. But at this point, he had no choice but to sit down.

At this time, Sun Xiaoyan came in with a plate of peanuts and a plate of cold cucumber salad.

"You two drink first and go look after the kids." Sun Xiaoyan tactfully went into the inner room.

The two children in the inner room, their eyes resting on the crack of the door, were looking at the food on the table outside, their saliva dripping down their cheeks.

"You two stay here quietly. Mom will make you something delicious later. There is a bowl of rabbit meat in the kitchen." Sun Xiaoyan whispered.

"Mom, we got it."

In the living room, Xu Damao stood up and poured Liu Qingshan a full glass of wine, then raised his glass and said, "It seems like we haven't had a drink like this for a long time. The last time was at Liu Guangqi's wedding banquet at Second Uncle's house."

"Yes! Didn't you miss the banquet held at Third Uncle's house? You missed it that time." Liu Qingshan continued speaking without mentioning anything else.

"What good things can there be in the banquet at Third Uncle's house! He's so stingy that the wine tastes tasteless!" Xu Damao said disdainfully.

"That's definitely not comparable to what you're doing. The Third Uncle's family is used to calculating, and they are always stingy when they spend money."

"Yan Jiecheng is now living on his own, and can be considered to be leading a good life."

"It's not easy either. It's not easy for a couple to live together, and my wife is pregnant. I guess life here won't be much better than at home." Liu Qingshan said after thinking for a while.

"Qingshan, you are really capable. You have surpassed all the young people in our compound. You must be a good student!"

"I'm just better at studying. In terms of social skills, I'm still far behind your brother Damao." Liu Qingshan said modestly.

"This is the truth. I dare not say anything else. In this world of relationships, I, Xu Damao, am second to none in the hospital." Xu Damao just drank a glass of wine and started bragging. Sun Xiaoyan in the room was anxious and angry.

"But that's only because you're capable. You don't need these things. With your abilities, you can do your own thing without all these social conventions. I have no choice but to do this." Xu Damao continued.

"That's too much praise. For those of us who work in technology, we have to speak with our skills at all times. If you don't have the skills, no one will respect you. I can only keep learning."

"You have been a good student since you were young. Even if all of us put together, we still can't beat you in the exam. But Qingshan, you really have to help me with the thing I told you last time. If you can't pass it this time, you will never have a chance in the future." Xu Damao finally got to the point, and Liu Qingshan didn't move his chopsticks for a long time.

"Brother Damao, after you told me about your situation last time, I also asked someone to look into it. You've really made things difficult for me. Based on that self-criticism, your promotion to an officer will have to be delayed for at least a year or two. I guess your director has the same consideration." Liu Qingshan went straight to the point.

"Is it so serious? Did the last incident have such a big impact? Wasn't it settled privately without going through the security department?" Xu Damao asked doubtfully.

"Brother Damao, if this matter had gone through the Security Department, there would be no problem at all. But now, after a year or so, there won't be much impact, and your director will be able to report it to his superiors. I guess this matter will be settled." Liu Qingshan explained.

"We have to wait so long, it won't be a success!" Xu Damao said worriedly.

“Think about it. Let’s not talk about whether your director dares to mention this matter at this time. Even if he really reports it, when they see your name on it, they will immediately associate it with this matter. How can it be approved?” Liu Qingshan explained patiently.

At this time, Sun Xiaoyan, who had been in the room, came out, picked up the wine glass, poured a glass of wine for each of them, and then sat down next to Xu Damao.

As soon as Xu Damao frowned, Sun Xiaoyan grabbed his hand under the table, and he didn't say anything.

"Brother Liu, our Damao has always told me that you are the one with real ability in this courtyard, and I have always admired you. Today, it's a rare opportunity for me to have a meal at home, so I'd like to toast you a glass." As he said that, he picked up the glass and drank it all.

"I don't deserve the praise, sister-in-law. I don't deserve it." Liu Qingshan had no choice but to drink a glass with her.

"Qingshan, there is still hope for the recovery of my family's Damao, right? How long will it take?" Sun Xiaoyan asked while pouring him a glass of wine.

Xu Damao also reacted at this time, and quickly asked: "Yes, Qingshan, we can't wait like this!"

"I guess it will be about a year!" Liu Qingshan thought to himself, in another year, the wind will start to blow, and by then you probably won't be able to find me again, so this trouble will be gone.

"That's not too long. I can wait for a year." Xu Damao said gritting his teeth.

"Brother Liu, you and Damao have lived in the same courtyard for so many years. You must help him when the time comes." Sun Xiaoyan said softly.

Liu Qingshan looked at this rural wife and couldn't help but sigh. "This wife is quite amazing. She is even better at the wine table than Xu Damao!"

"I will definitely help you then, but Brother Damao needs to behave himself for the time being and not make any more mistakes!"