Chapter 51 Cleaning up the courtyard
The next day, when Yang Xiaotao came to the workshop, he heard a piece of news from Wang Fa.
"Xiao Tao, do you know? Mr. Liu from our workshop praised you!"
"Gong Liu?"
"Yes, Liu Daming, the eighth-level fitter ! ”
Then Wang Fa told Liu Daming's situation, and then Yang Xiaotao understood what was going on.
Liu Daming's status is as good as or better than that of Yi Zhonghai.
Even in comparison, Liu Daming has been working in the steel rolling mill longer, but because of his age, he rarely appears in the workshop now.
Unlike Yi Zhonghai, who only had a few apprentices, Liu Daming had students all over the world. Not only did he have many apprentices and grandchildren in the steel rolling mill, but he also had people from other brother factories.
It can be said that he is highly respected.
Maybe he heard about the recent events, so he quietly paid a visit.
Then there was the so-called compliment.
Yang Xiaotao knew why Wang Fa was so happy. In this workshop, Liu Gong's words were more effective than the director's. Even the factory director had to show off his face.
Liu Gong said this, there is no market for those gossips anymore, and even if there were, they would not dare to blatantly provoke them.
If you offend Mr. Liu, then you can expect to be targeted by the entire factory.
Yang Xiaotao was grateful in his heart. Although he didn't feel any grievance, since others endorsed him, it was appropriate to show gratitude appropriately.
So, after getting the affirmation, Yang Xiaotao felt that more and more people came after get off work every day, and even some third- and fourth-level people came to inquire, which made him a little confused, but also a little bit pride.
No way, the experience and knowledge instilled in the system gave him the confidence.
As long as it is a first-level or second-level thing, he dares to teach it.
I can also say a few words about level three matters.
Time flies like water. In the blink of an eye, the weather has warmed up. The cotton-padded clothes have been removed, and Yang Xiaotao has put on unlined clothes.
People who have been waiting all winter can finally move freely. They leave the suffocating and moldy houses and enjoy the warm sunshine, just like mice after hibernation, wandering around, looking for the hope of life. food.
Yang Xiaotao has had a very good winter. Although he has only been in this world for more than half a year, what happened in the past few months is like a catalyst, allowing him to quickly integrate into this world.
Now, I have begun to enjoy this unique era.
Different from other houses in the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao’s house has Xiaowei, the elf, in it. The house is clean and refreshing, and the wood has been repaired by Xiaowei. There is no decay of dead wood, but a faint fragrance. .
Today is the weekend. After breakfast, Yang Xiaotao didn't go to the library. He was at home preparing to tidy up the yard.
The seeds I bought last time have been waiting for the weather to get better, and now I can finally plant them.
Uncle Chen next door has heard about this a long time ago, and no one cares about growing vegetables and fruits in the yard.
But in this courtyard, they were the only ones with a yard. There was also an open space outside the entrance of the front yard, but it was planted with flowers by Yan Fugui, making it worthy of being a literati.
Now that Yang Xiaotao said he was growing vegetables in the yard, he was not optimistic about it.
Growing vegetables is not an easy task. It requires not only people to take care of it, but also good soil.
Given the quality of the soil in the courtyard, he knew that it was not a place for growing vegetables.
Mr. Chen also reminded Yang Xiaotao, but Yang Xiaotao didn't care and insisted on it, so he would lend a hand and help.
"Uncle Chen, I have cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and leek seeds here. How do you think you can arrange them?"
Yang Xiaotao took out the seeds, and these seeds were used by Xiaowei. The ability has been sorted out and the survival rate is very high.
But now looking at the bags of seeds in his hand, Yang Xiaotao is still a little worried.
After all, he doesn’t know how to farm.
Although what Uncle Chen said is reasonable and he has never heard of any compound growing vegetables, he is different from others.
He has the elf Xiaowei. As long as the seeds are planted, he doesn’t have to worry about it, and he can even reap a full harvest.
It’s just that it’s not easy to plant this.
Fortunately, Uncle Chen helped with the planning, otherwise he would have had no choice but to be reckless.
Uncle Chen looked at Yang Xiaotao's yard. It was actually the same size as his house, except that it was separated by a half-meter-wide stone path in the middle.
This small courtyard is about 11 or 2 square meters, narrow from north to south and wide from east to west. In front of it is the north wall of the west wing. It is also a side room for maids of wealthy families. Now there is a family of three living in it. , they are all local and the relationship is not bad.
Further west is the Jia family. Although there is only one room, it is no worse than Yang Xiaotao's two rooms. The Jia family also has two bedrooms separated inside.
So, Yang Xiaotao's desire to farm has nothing to do with the people in the west wing. There is not even a window on the north wall.
Besides, Yang Xiaotao is planting his own garden, and the people in the yard have no control over it.
At most, I can say snarky words about wasting my efforts and being young and ignorant.
“This side is against the wall, so you can plant cucumbers. When the time comes, put up a wooden frame and let it crawl.”
Uncle Chen pointed to the place near the west wall. Because there is a wall here Blocked, it is difficult to get sunlight in the afternoon.
Yang Xiaotao found a stone to write down the distance and leave a location.
"Grow peppers here."
"Let's grow tomatoes here. It's not too high and can't block the leeks."
"The rest can be planted with leeks and cabbages. There are a lot of cabbages. Plant some and wait to eat It’s time to plant another crop and keep it for the winter.”
“It’s only the end of March. If you put two rows on the table, you can eat it until autumn.”
Uncle Chen walked away. while planning.
Yang Xiaotao listened carefully from behind. The time requirements for planting these crops are different. Only those who have lived in this city for a long time can figure out the rules, arrange the appropriate time, and plant suitable vegetables. Yang Xiaotao kept these in mind and then prepared to start.
Many people in the yard also knew what Yang Xiaotao was going to do. A few idlers were watching the fun. Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu were sitting far away, with jealousy in their eyes. .
“Humph, I really think that I am a person.”
“There are so many courtyard houses in the 49 cities, but I have never heard of people growing vegetables in the yards. I really can’t afford to shame this person. ”
"At first glance, you look like a bumpkin from the countryside. How old are you still farming?"
Jia Zhang's words were ungrateful, and Qin Huairu next to her felt bitter after hearing this. She was also from the countryside.
If their family also had a small courtyard, she would also like to plant some.
The first and second uncles also heard about it. They shook their heads and sneered, waiting to see Yang Xiaotao's joke.
Si Zhu clasped his hands behind his back, looking old-fashioned, and told the people in the yard that this kind of place is not simple.
At this time, Zhou Kui and Zhou Peng walked in the front yard and happened to meet Yan Fugui who was out fishing.
After briefly talking to the two people who had known each other for a long time in the courtyard, they walked towards the middle courtyard.
Yan Fugui also heard about Yang Xiaotao, and the idea of growing vegetables arose in his heart.
If Yang Xiaotao can succeed, what flowers will he plant?
“This matter needs to be recalculated. At least the land in front of the door must be obtained first.”
Now that he was no longer in the mood for fishing, Yan Fugui put down his fishing rod and went to discuss it with the third aunt.
The two came to the middle courtyard and saw Yang Xiaotao from a distance.
"Why are you two here?"
"Brother Tao, let's help."
Zhou Peng rolled up his sleeves and prepared to move things.
There is still some clutter in the yard that needs to be tidied up.
"That's great, I was worried that I would be too busy."
Yang Xiaotao said, and then looked at the people in the yard. These guys had been watching for most of the morning, but they didn't make any move. Help me, and watch the show from the sidelines.
This is true, very beastly.
With the help of two people, especially Zhou Kui and Yang Xiaotao, they threw simple garbage directly outside the alley.
Finally, the remaining water tanks, clothes racks, etc. in the yard were put aside.
The next step is to officially plant.
Feeling Xiaowei's excitement on her chest, Yang Xiaotao and others continued their efforts and started working directly.
Yang Xiaotao took a hoe and dug the ditch bit by bit under the guidance of Uncle Chen. Aunt Chen was behind and scattered the vegetable seeds into it. Behind him, Zhou Peng was carrying a water basin and scooping up the ditch. Then Zhou Kui took a shovel and closed the ditch with soil. Then Uncle Chen stepped on it with his bare feet to compact the ditch, leaving a series of footprints.
A few people were busy in full swing. Aunt Chen also said that it felt like farming when she was young. Even Uncle Chen felt a lot better.
While explaining how to plant, he talked about interesting things from the past. It took him until noon to finish the work.
Aunt Chen went home early to prepare lunch. This time, Yang Xiaotao did not let the Zhou brothers leave. She asked them to go first and go back to the house to get something.
Uncle Chen led the two brothers home, and Yang Xiaotao was also thinking about bringing something there.
In the end, ten packs of braised beef noodles were packaged, and the seasonings were put in a bottle, which was reasonable.
Two old hams, of course, except for the packaging. Without packaging, this thing is similar to the red sausage at this time, even if it is thicker, others don't care.
I came to Uncle Chen's house with my things and asked Aunt Chen to cook noodles without any explanation.
Other families have already eaten at noon, and the Chen family’s meal has just begun.
Then, the entire compound was filled with the aroma. The aroma of beef mixed with the aroma of old ham made the stomachs of everyone who had eaten it growl.
Jia Zhang started yelling and scolding again, and even the elder and the others kept snorting coldly.
The deaf old lady in the backyard looked at Uncle Chen's family, who were about the same age as her, and suddenly felt sour in her heart.
Her grandson Silly Zhu, why didn't he come to deliver food to her?
Uncle Chen and others were also attracted by the instant noodles in front of them. The aroma made them want to eat them immediately.
As a result, the ten packs of instant noodles were quickly eaten by everyone, but only half of the old ham was eaten, leaving one and a half sticks. Aunt Chen wanted to take it back to Yang Xiaotao. Yang Xiaotao didn’t want it, and said she still had it at home, so she gave it to I gave one to the Zhou brothers and left half of it at Uncle Chen's house.
After dinner, Yang Xiaotao sent the Zhou brothers away, and Uncle Chen drank and fell asleep.
Back home, looking at the flat courtyard, which will become green in a few days, Yang Xiaotao couldn't help but feel excited, and even Xiaowei came out and screamed.
"The weather is just right, let's take it as a holiday and rest today."
Yang Xiaotao was lying on the bed, squinting his eyes, thinking about what to do in the afternoon.
"By the way, don't you have fishing skills now? Why don't you go fishing?"
Thinking of the shortage of supplies in this era, we have to severely crack down on speculation.
Maybe he will be charged with squatting on the fence.
But fishing is unregulated.
In addition, I can’t always eat secretly. In the long run, fishing is also the best way to cover up the facts.
Looked at his credits, "Fishing skills can also be improved with credits."
(End of this chapter)