Chapter 29: Years of Being Alone
Back home, the cold air tells of the emptiness of the home.
Yang Xiaotao closed the door, lit the lamp and sat down, feeling melancholy.
I came into this world and became a loner, a little lonely.
“Now that you have come, let’s make peace with it!”
After sitting for a while, watching Xiaowei get into the table, Yang Xiaotao got up and started lighting the stove.
The flame glowed faintly, and there was some warmth in the room.
However, compared to the snowflakes flying outside and the howling north wind, this temperature cannot resist the cold at all, let alone sleep.
“Well, I have to solve my personal problem, and I’d like to have a warm bed.”
Yang Xiaotao laughed at himself, but then he thought again, this brings the girl to the beast’s den, then Isn't it harmful to others?
Shaking his head to dispel the messy thoughts, he started cooking.
Take out the eggs you just bought from the space, then cut half a cabbage, heat the pan, pour in oil, stir-fry the cabbage with the eggs, and heat up two steamed buns, this is a simple dinner.
Yang Xiaotao started to eat, and the first man’s house also prepared it.
However, Yi Zhonghai was not in the mood to eat, and was still worried. He was a typical self-congested person.
The eldest mother did not dare to speak as she did not have the right to speak in this family. In addition, she had spent a lot of money over the years and had no children.
She even wondered if it was her fault.
But, she didn’t dare to say it.
"Get your things, let's go to the backyard!"
Of course the aunt knew where she was going, and she quickly packed up.
The old couple walked into the backyard despite the storm and knocked on the old lady's door.
Entering the house, the old lady also looked decadent, even a little scared.
Especially what Yang Xiaotao said, "It's not that old people have become bad, but that bad people have become old." Her heart skipped a beat when she heard it.
When you were young, you experienced a lot. Who doesn’t have some secrets to survive?
As I get older, I believe some things more than others, and I have random thoughts.
I have settled down over the years and lived a stable life.
But she wasn't indifferent. With her age and status, she walked around the alleys and came into contact with many people, and she knew everyone's temperament.
Especially for the people in the yard, everyone is basically clear.
However, this time she misjudged him. She thought he was an easy-going boy, but after the death of a relative, his "temperament changed drastically" and he became so ruthless.
Just when the deaf old lady was thinking about how to deal with Yang Xiaotao. Yi Zhonghai and his wife walked in, interrupting the deaf old lady's thoughts.
The three of them sat together in silence.
Ever since the three of them started discussing how to support themselves in old age, so many years have passed and they have been moving towards the ideal situation.
Today, someone has begun to waver, and damn, this is someone they have never paid attention to before.
"It's all the trouble caused by that little hooves."
The deaf old lady banged the walking stick on the ground and said viciously.
Both Yi Zhonghai knew who they were talking about, and they both lowered their heads.
"At the beginning, I said not to let him marry into the Jia family, but you two didn't listen."
"If it hadn't been for that, there wouldn't be what happened today, and we wouldn't have to be pointed at and scolded like this. It’s just that I will never die.”
The first man continued to be silent.
He also regretted in his heart. He regretted not seeing Qingyang Xiaotao's face in advance. If he had known that he was so capable, he would never have provoked this evil god.
In his eyes, the current Yang Xiaotao is an evil god.
"Old lady, now we are trying to find a way to get Silly Zhu out."
The eldest mother said, she knew the effect Silly Zhu had on the old couple. To put it bluntly, the deaf old lady also had They help, and when they are old, they can only watch Jia Dongxu and Silly Zhu.
"Yes, old lady, this must be done as soon as possible."
"If we really keep a record of the crime, the fool will be ruined in the future."
Yi Zhong Hai also spoke, and the deaf old lady lowered her head and sighed. She really liked Silly Zhu and wished him well from the bottom of her heart.
"I'll go there tomorrow."
"However, they are all good people, and every favor is worth one less."
"From now on, you have to watch Silly Pillar."
The old couple nodded.
The deaf old lady said again, "And that kid, don't mess with him."
"I know."
"Yeah!"
Front yard, Yan Fugui's house.
"Dad, how can I get the money for running errands?"
Yan Jiefang looked confused. He went to the police station today and called Director Zhang and the others. After finishing, he found that no one was there. No one paid attention to him, and no one paid him for running errands.
"You're stupid. I didn't even ask for money, so you ran out. You're so stupid."
The boss Yan Jiecheng on the side laughed.
The three aunts around led Yan Jiekuang and said to the second child, "You, you have to look carefully before running away."
"The first and second uncles will not give money when they call people. But it’s hard to say for others.”
“Especially Yang Xiaotao, he started this incident, and it might happen again in the future.”
"I know, mother, I will listen to Yang Xiaotao from now on."
Yan Jiefang nodded, but Yan Fugui on the side interjected.
"If you make money and hand it over, it will be used as your food expenses."
"Food expenses? Dad, I haven't earned any money yet?"
Yan Jiefang immediately argued that the eldest son of the family was now an adult and was looking for a job, so he would start paying monthly subsidies to the family.
But he is still a primary school student, how can he make money?
"Underage? Then you have to hand over the money."
Yan Fugui's eyes flashed, and he looked determined. "But, I, I paid for running errands!"
Yan Jiefang still wanted to struggle, but the third aunt on the side snorted coldly.
"Erranding fee? One cent is enough."
"Listen to your father, you will never be poor in this life."
The two couples played doubles, and Yan Jiefang was naturally not immune. After the benefits are distributed, we can only accept our fate.
Yan Jiecheng on the side curled his lips, "I knew it was like this."
Yan Fugui glanced at his son in the room. The younger son was still young. It was a little early to make plans now, but the path was certain. They have to lay it out in advance, and when they grow up, they can follow the footsteps of the two brothers.
"Okay, let's have a meeting and talk about the New Year."
"This year, we are going to be like this..."
Liu Haizhong's house in the middle courtyard, Liu Haizhong is sitting in the middle of the living room , Liu Guangqi sat on one side, and the second aunt stood on the other side.
Below, brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu stood.
“Ahem!”
Liu Haizhong coughed and imitated the way the leaders in the factory spoke, "We are calling for a meeting today. There are two main aspects!"
"First, the Chinese New Year is coming soon..."
< br>In the Jia family, bursts of crying appeared and disappeared, Jia Zhang's curses continued to penetrate the snowflakes, and occasionally a rough male voice echoed on the snow.
In the deserted night at Shazhu's house, He Yuyu huddled under the quilt with his belly in his arms, wanting to sleep, but couldn't, and tears of grievance fell one by one.
No one in this cold world cares about her or thinks about her.
The first man, the Jia family, and the deaf old lady, all they like are fools, people who are useful to them.
As for He Yuyu, this poor girl is someone else's woman after all, and he doesn't take this little girl seriously.
After dinner, Yang Xiaotao lay on the bed and chatted with Xiao Wei for a while. Of course, most of the time Yang Xiaotao was telling about the New Year, and Xiao Wei was listening.
I don’t know if you understand it, or if you are listening to something about a mobile phone, an online game, or a computer, I don’t know if you understand it.
In short, this night, I listened to the sound of snow falling outside, talked nonsense, and dreamed about another world.
It was dawn, and the sky and the earth were completely white.
This year is the off year, and the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is New Year’s Eve.
When I woke up in the morning, the sky had cleared up. The snow was as heavy as goose feathers last night, and it was already up to my ankles when I went out.
Yang Xiaotao took a wooden board and piled the snow in the yard into the corner. In the old rural areas, the snow would have been a natural refrigerator. If you put the New Year's goods in it, you can eat it until the end of the year.
It’s just that in this era, there isn’t much to eat, not to mention that Yang Xiaotao still has storage space, where time stands still and will not rot over the years.
The thick snow was pushed aside, and then the yard was swept clean with a bald broomstick.
Uncle Chen next door also got up to clear the snow. Yesterday he and his wife went to a friend's house for a visit. When they came back in the evening, they heard the news from the neighbors' gossip.
“Boy, I heard about what happened yesterday.”
“That bad boy, Old Yi, was so angry that he vomited blood?”
Uncle Chen said, holding out his thumb. His face was very proud.
Yang Xiaotao also became interested. Obviously the older generation knew a lot about Yi Zhonghai.
Unfortunately, Uncle Chen did not want to say more. After the two cleaned up the yard, Uncle Chen asked him to go to the house to celebrate the New Year today, but Yang Xiaotao refused.
After all, this is his first year in this world.
Uncle Chen didn’t say much. Anyway, we were close, so we just gave him a bowl of dumplings the next day.
After cleaning up the yard, Yang Xiaotao went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some coal. It was too cold this winter, so it was good to prepare more coal.
Then I read books at home to pass the time.
In the front yard, the third uncle swept the door clean and set up a square table, covered with red paper. Next to it was an old inkstone, holding a brush in his hand, standing in front of the table and brewing emotions.
Many people stopped in front of the table, waiting for the completion of the work. Then they left a handful of peanuts or melon seeds and placed them in a porcelain basin aside. They took home the festive couplets and pasted them on the mottled on the wooden door.
To celebrate the New Year, people will post couplets on their doors to pray for a prosperous life in the coming year.
As for Yang Xiaotao, there is no need for it. His father has passed away and according to custom, he will not hang the red card this year.
After working for a long time, the color of the entire courtyard changed.
On the couplets, children bought small firecrackers with the money they collected from their parents. There were sounds everywhere in the yard and alleys, and they were all happy sounds.
Yang Xiaotao stood in the yard for a while, feeling the lost flavor of the past life. He wanted to blend in and be happy, but a sense of fear arose in his heart.
“Perhaps, I am really afraid of blending in.”
Yang Xiaotao laughed at himself, “A ridiculous time traveler.”
In the afternoon, the New Year atmosphere was even stronger, and everyone smiled when they met. Even the mean Jia Zhang was chatting and laughing with everyone in the yard.
Of course, she can't change her narrow-minded mentality of taking advantage of others. She can't say more than three sentences, and she talks baldly and curses a lot.
Yang Xiaotao also saw Silly Pillar. Although his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, he picked it up at home and prepared for the New Year.
Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment and thought of the deaf old lady.
This old guy has some favors in Sijiu City, so she should be the one to take action.
When Sha Zhu saw Yang Xiaotao, he couldn't hide the disgust and hatred in his eyes, but he couldn't hold it back.
I don’t know if it’s the Chinese New Year or someone warned her, but in short, if Silly Zhu doesn’t come looking for trouble, Yang Xiaotao won’t make himself uncomfortable.
In the evening, Uncle Chen came over to invite again, but Yang Xiaotao still refused.
In the courtyard, a cheerful atmosphere began to spread, quickly bringing out the flavor of the new year.
Silly Zhu led He Yuyu to the uncle's house, prepared a table of dishes, and even brought the Jia family over. Together with the deaf old lady, Yi Zhonghai's house was considered the busiest place.
Of course, the same is true in other people's homes. Only in the corner of the penthouse, the cold candlelight illuminates the empty room, and one person can quietly appreciate the New Year's Eve that has disappeared from memory.
Yang Xiaotao stayed up until twelve o'clock, then stewed all the meat he bought and asked him to make dumplings. He probably couldn't even make the noodles.
Although I am not good at cooking, it is always right to remember to add more salt, so I spent this year quietly eating salty pork stewed with cabbage.
Of course, it can't be said to be a person, because there is Xiaowei on Yang Xiaotao's chest.
Now Xiaowei is Yang Xiaotao’s relative.
(End of this chapter)