Siheyuan: Living in the People's Community, with a Heart for the Red Star

Zhao Jingyi walked over and opened the refrigerator to look inside. He saw that it was full of various drinks, fruits and fresh products. He didn't recognize many of the things he had never seen before.

Fortunately, Zhao Jingyi was experienced and had a good control of her expression, so she didn't show any fear in front of the two women. She casually took out three bottles of soda and closed the refrigerator. She picked up the lid opener hanging next to it, opened the soda and handed it to the two women, and the three of them sat down and chatted.

Zhao Jingyi looked at the leftover fruit peels and dried fruit shells on the table, knowing that there must be other places in the house to store snacks and dried fruits. She took a quick look and found that the cupboard was most likely the place to store these things. She stood up and walked to the cupboard and opened it. It was full of various pastries. She opened the bottom layer and found that it was full of canned food and nuts. She picked up two bags and returned to the table, pouring them out and asking the two girls to eat.

While the three girls were eating and drinking, the door was pushed open and Li Yuping came back. Seeing the three people in the room, they were also stunned for a moment. Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun immediately stood up and greeted Li Yuping: "Sister Ping, you are back! We came to play with you."

Li Yuping asked in confusion: "Xiaobai and Yunyun! How do you know I live here?"

Zhao Yujingyi, who was sitting, said quietly, "It was their elder brother Yang who brought him back!"

Li Yuping heard the sarcasm and resentment in Zhao Jingyi's words, and immediately invited her warmly, "Hey, now that you're here, don't leave. Let's have dinner here tonight! I haven't seen you for a long time, so it's a good opportunity for you to chat with me."

After saying that, he raised his eyebrows at Zhao Jingyi. Zhao Jingyi stood up and avoided the conversation, saying, "Then you guys chat first. I'll go in and change my clothes and help you cook later!"

Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun hurriedly thanked her: "Thank you Sister Jingyi, thank you for the trouble!"

Li Yuping looked at Zhao Jingyi proudly as she entered the bedroom, and happily sat in the seat that Zhao Jingyi had taken before.

Pulling Zhou Xiaobai and the others, he said, "Hurry up and sit down and continue eating. Tell me why you thought of me. I haven't seen you for a long time. I heard that you are going to take the entrance exam. I wonder how you are preparing!"

Facing Li Yuping's string of questions, the two girls sat on the stools and gave simple answers: "I met Brother Yang before, and he said he was dating you, so I wanted to come and see you. I'm about to enter high school, and there's nothing to do but wait for the exam. Xiaoyun and I are fine, so Sister Ping, don't worry!"

When Li Yuping saw the TV and the refrigerator, she immediately knew that it was Lao Yang who had brought her belongings back.

He said to the two girls excitedly, "You guys take a break first, I'll go in and change my clothes!"

After saying that, she immediately went back to her room, opened it and saw a new wardrobe and some toiletries and bedding piled on the kang. She hurriedly searched for her silk underwear and high-end pajamas and put them on, feeling particularly comfortable. After returning from the south, her depressed mood immediately relaxed.

She found all her little things and was immediately happy when she found that everything was there. It seemed that Lao Yang still cared about her very much and was very well prepared. He didn't throw away her things and kept her in his heart.

After tidying up their things, they left the bedroom. The two girls who were eating snacks saw Li Yuping coming out in pajamas and their eyes immediately lit up. They came up to her, held Yuping's arm and praised her, saying, "Sister Yuping, what kind of clothes are you wearing? They are so smooth and look so beautiful!"

Li Yuping said proudly: "This is what your brother-in-law bought for me. This is duck down pajamas brought back from Hong Kong. It is warm and comfortable."

After checking that there was no one outside, he quietly opened his collar to show it, saying, "The underwear inside is also a high-end foreign product. It's very comfortable to wear!"

The two girls' envious eyes sparkled with little stars, and they looked at Li Yuping like two hungry little wolves, ready to come up and snatch things away at any time.

Li Yuping generously pulled the two girls and said, "Come with me to the house. I'll show you the rest and give you one set each."

So he pulled the two excited girls to the bedroom, and then their exclamations continued to be heard.

Zhao Jingyi returned to the room and saw Lao Yang sleeping. She immediately became angry. She walked to the bedside, grabbed Lao Yang's arm and bit it.

Old Yang immediately sat up in shock and asked, "Ouch! What's the matter? Tell me and make your husband happy!"

Zhao Jingyi sat on the bed in a bad mood, grabbed Lao Yang's arm and asked with gritted teeth: "You gave all those things outside to Li Erlangzi, right? Look, she is so proud of herself that her tail is lifted up to the sky."

Lao Yang quickly retracted his arm and said, "Of course! If I don't give her those things, she can't get them by herself. After all, there is a shortage of materials in the country, and high-end goods are luxury goods. Who can get them? Even if they can, they dare not wear them! I can tell at a glance that you are jealous and envious! Kiss me and I will prepare one for you, too."

Zhao Jingyi's eyes immediately lit up, and she looked at Lao Yang and asked, "Husband, do you still have one?"

Lao Yang didn't reply to her, but just pouted and pointed with his finger. Zhao Jingyi immediately came forward and kissed him fiercely.

A few minutes later, Zhao Jingyi looked at Lao Yang with burning eyes. Seeing Lao Yang lying there reminiscing about the moment, she became furious and grabbed Lao Yang's arm, ready to bite it.

Lao Yang quickly retracted his arm and said with concern: "Doesn't your tooth hurt? Why are you in such a hurry? I'll bring you a set tonight. It's not a rare thing. Although it's rare in China, it's everywhere abroad."

Zhao Jingyi immediately became interested and crawled to Lao Yang's side, hugged his arm and asked: "Husband, is it really as good as you say? I have never been abroad. How about I go with you when you go back in a few days?"

Old Yang reached out and touched Zhao Jingyi's head and explained, "It's not that foreign countries are better, but that China is relatively backward. This situation will catch up in another 20 to 30 years, and by then China will have more abundant materials than foreign countries. It's better for you to come with me, so you can go out and experience it in advance. These things are really nothing in foreign countries! The domestic affairs can basically be dealt with in ten days and a half months, and then you can come with me."

Zhao Jingyi hesitated for a moment but still nodded and said, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll go with you when we leave."

Zhao Jingyi discussed the size and style of clothes with Lao Yang again, and Lao Yang also told her what he had prepared for her.

It looked like it was getting dark outside.

"The two girls haven't left yet. They will probably eat at home. Go get the prawns and roast chicken in the refrigerator, heat them up, and open a few cans. We'll have a meal together." Old Yang instructed Zhao Jingyi.

Zhao Jingyi reacted immediately, stretched out her hand and pinched Lao Yang's waist and asked, "Do you have any feelings for Zhou Xiaobai? Otherwise, why would you bring her home? Both girls seem to like you very much, why are you so worried?"

Old Yang argued innocently, "It's because I look so good and I'm such an outstanding person! Isn't it normal to attract women's attention? Besides, only Luo Yun has expressed her intention to be with me, and Zhou Xiaobai is still hesitating, okay? Otherwise, please persuade them to stop harassing me, and I will thank you!"

Zhao Jingyi rolled her eyes at him and said, "You want me to be the bad guy? Forget it, let nature take its course! It's unclear how long they can last since they are both in love! As long as I keep an eye on you during this period and don't have any substantive relationship with them, they will slowly forget about it when we go abroad."

Old Yang lay down resignedly and said, "This is fine. We have a lot of family members anyway!"

Zhao Jingyi said sadly, "Yes, there are already quite a few people in the family. It doesn't matter if they are two more or less, right? I don't mind, right? I knew you were a playboy."

After saying that, she put on her shoes and went outside to cook without paying any attention to Lao Yang.

Lao Yang also got up and went outside to use the toilet. He then strolled to the corner of the street and found an empty corner where he stayed for a while.

He took out a food box with three dishes in it: cold bamboo shoots, stir-fried pork with green peppers, and sliced ​​​​beef lung, all of which were brought from Hong Kong in the space. When passing by the courtyard gate, he chatted with a few aunts before returning to the house.

When he opened the door, he saw four girls sitting in the main hall. Each of them was wearing high-end pajamas, which set off their curvaceous figures and made Old Yang swallow his saliva. The four girls laughed at Old Yang's performance. The shaking scenery immediately exposed Old Yang's true form, and he quickly blocked his body with a food box.

"Why are you all wearing pajamas? Xiaobai and Xiaoyun are not going home for a while?" Lao Yang asked awkwardly.

Zhou Xiaobai immediately replied shyly, "No, Sister Yuping gave us one each, so we tried them on for a while and changed them off when we went back."

Luo Yun pointed at the food box in Lao Yang's hand and asked, "Brother Yang, what are you going to get? Is it delicious? I see Sister Jingyi has already cooked!"

Lao Yang walked to the table and opened the food box, revealing three dishes as well as biscuits and cakes inside.

"Those are frozen instant meals after all, and are not as clean and nutritious as freshly cooked dishes. If conditions permit, you should still eat freshly cooked meals, so as to ensure that you get enough nutrition."

Old Yang told Li Yuping, "Use the dustpan to collect these fruit peels. Let's get ready for dinner."

The four girls quickly gathered the fruit peels and drink bottles on the table into a dustpan and placed it in the corner.

Lao Yang put the food on the table and asked Zhao Jingyi, "Is the hot food ready?"

"It should be almost done. It has been steamed for quite some time. It is ready to eat."

Zhao Jingyi said this and took the steamer off the stove next to her, then brought the roast chicken and prawns inside to the table.

Lao Yang took plates and dishes from the cupboard next to him and placed them on the table. He then took a large bowl and mixed a bowl of sauce and poured some on everyone's plate.

“The chicken and prawns taste even better with the sauce!”

As Lao Yang spoke, he took out two bottles of red wine and a few bottles of juice from the cabinet next to him and placed them on the table.

"Those who want to try the wine can drink some, and those who don't want to drink it can drink juice."

He took out five glasses from the back and placed them on the table for everyone to choose from.

Zhao Jingyi was very surprised, as her family didn't have these things originally. She didn't know how Lao Yang managed to bring so many messy things here!

Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun were very excited. They had never drunk red wine before, and their families did not allow them to drink. They felt very excited and thrilled to be able to drink wine here, and felt that this trip was worthwhile!

Lao Yang also moved a stool and sat down, then announced, "Dinner is about to begin."

The four girls started to pour wine and drinks with laughter. Old Yang took out a jar of Fenjiu from somewhere and poured himself a glass. They ate and drank while chatting.

When the atmosphere was tense, there was a knock on the door. The five people were stunned for a moment. Who would knock on the door at such an inopportune time?

Zhao Jingyi looked towards the door and shouted, "Who is it?"

Aunt Sun's voice came from outside the door: "Zhao girl, what are you doing at home? It's so lively!"

Zhao Jingyi looked at the few people helplessly, curled her lips, walked to the gate, opened the door, and said to Aunt Sun: "Aunt Sun, my friend is here to see me, isn't this a meal together? Thanks for thinking about it, Aunt Sun!"

As he said this, he took out a handful of candies from his pocket and stuffed them into Aunt Sun's pocket.

Aunt Sun immediately said with a smile: "If you are a friend, I won't bother you anymore. If you have anything to say, tell me!"

After watching Aunt Sun leave, Zhao Jingyi closed the door and walked back and said, "It seems that we are too high-profile. We can't even have a meal in peace!"

Li Yuping also echoed, "That's right. If we go back to the military compound, I'll break the legs of anyone who dares to knock on the door!"

Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun also nodded in agreement.

Luo Yun asked embarrassedly: "Did I cause you any trouble? How about Xiaobai and I leave first?"

Li Yuping waved her hand and said, "Why are you leaving? Let's eat our food. It's none of their business! Come on, let's continue eating."

After saying that, he started to pick up food for Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun, urging the two girls to eat quickly and not worry about anything else.

Zhao Jingyi also hurried out to smooth things over, pouring drinks and red wine for the two women, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively again. Women are like a group of ducks, and four women together are even more noisy.

Lao Yang was drinking and watching the four people chatting and getting happier. They were just about to become sworn brothers. It is said that when women play, men have nothing to do. Soon, the four of them drank up two bottles of red wine! The rosy faces of the women were very attractive. Lao Yang did not dare to look at them any more and lowered his head to drink.

Zhao Jingyi casually took Lao Yang's Fenjiu and poured a glass for the three girls, saying, "We're out of red wine, let's try this Fenjiu, it smells so good!"

Old Yang thought to himself: OK! This is good, red wine and white wine will definitely make you drunk!

Soon Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun were drunk. Zhao Jingyi and Li Yuping were also drunk and still drinking, unwilling to give in to each other.

Old Yang stood up and carried Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun to Li Yuping's bed. When they came back, Li Yuping was already drunk, and only Zhao Jingyi was left, still staggering and looking at Li Yuping with a silly smile.

Old Yang went forward and picked up Li Yuping and put her on the kang in the north room, and picked up Zhao Jingyi and sent her back to the south bedroom. Fortunately, they were all wearing pajamas and didn't need to change clothes, otherwise it would be embarrassing.

Lao Yang took another look around and saw that the four of them were in good condition and none of them were drunk.

Old Yang locked the door of the main room and left the compound. He quickly rode his bicycle to the military compound, called Zhao Jingyi's home at the guardhouse at the gate, told Han's mother who answered the phone, and asked Han's mother to tell Zhou Xiaobai and Luo Yun's family.

After giving the instructions, Lao Yang threw a pack of cigarettes to the guard room and rode his bicycle towards the yard in Guaijia Hutong.