Just as Ning Weimin and the others were riding in a taxi, they were approaching Shan'er Hutong in Dashilan step by step.
Mi Xiaohui, the second daughter of the Mi family, who is at home during the winter vacation, is stepping on a stool to help Aunt Bian hang the national flag at the entrance of Courtyard No. 2.
Every neighbor who passes by Courtyard No. 2 will be surprised to see this scene.
Like Qiu Zi from No. 4 Yard, he just rode his bicycle to Xidan and bought back the Tianfu Hao sauce elbow that his mother wanted.
Seeing this scene, I grabbed the gate of the bicycle, stopped and asked about it.
"I said, Aunt Bian, what are you busy with? Isn't this flag only hung on May Day, Eleventh Day, and New Year's Day? Is this a new instruction from above? Do we have to hang it in the entire alley?"
"It's your aunt and I've given instructions." The old lady said without looking back, "It's just our courtyard, it has nothing to do with the rest of you."
"Then why is this?" Zi still insisted on breaking the casserole and asking the truth.
"Why? For the sake of protecting the people of our courtyard. I took the plane this afternoon and came back from Japan to celebrate the New Year. Do you understand? I am not thinking that this door is too plain. Okay, let's do it. Hanging a national flag is a bit of a welcome."
This made Qiu Zi amused immediately.
"Hey, that's it. Is it worth taking it so seriously? If you didn't tell me, I would have thought that the head of state would come to visit our alley. It's Ning Weimin who dared to do it. He did it in the past He worked in a hotel and later went to a foreign company, right? I'm surprised. It's okay to say that others favor foreign countries. You said that this big manager of Pierre Cardin Company, who even pays foreign exchange vouchers for his salary, is staying in China. How comfortable. Why are you going to Japan? The moon in Japan is so round. Hey, look at it, it's ready here, why don't you stop? Put a plaster flag on him..."
"A plaster flag? You brat? Who are you going to play with?"
Aunt Bian felt uncomfortable, "You brat? Don't talk nonsense. Don't blame me for putting a plaster on your mouth."
"Oh, my dear, what did I say? "
"Why not? Is our courtyard son Weimin a fan of foreigners? He is going out to start a business to earn foreign exchange for our country. Do you think he is just like you? You don't even know how to study well, but you only know how to eat and drink. I also tell you, Qiu Zi, if you have any conscience, you shouldn't say this. Go back and ask your mother carefully about your family's canteen. Who helped with the capital? No one from Wei Min, how can you grow so tall if you don’t have enough fat in your belly? And the toilets in our alley were also designed by Wei Min. Otherwise, come on. Today you still have to squat in that dirty and smelly hut..."
The words are all good, but the good words are not pleasant to the ears.
Qiu Zi is at a rebellious age, and the most annoying thing is to hear people fall behind him.
Even if his own mother said this, he would be embarrassed.
This is good, Qingpi Jiner made a mistake.
“Hey, aunt, there is something wrong with your political stance. Why are you speaking for the comprador class? You have forgotten what you usually say, only workers are the most glorious. Oh, what's wrong with borrowing money from him? It's not like he hasn't paid it back! It's not like he has anything to do with the toilet. It's obviously paid for by our street. I've been doing revolutionary work for half my life, old man. You are old, don’t make this mistake, or you will lose your health..."
After running around with the old lady, he pedaled away and had to blow a kiss to the old lady after leaving.
"Bye bye."
Aunt Bian was so angry that she pointed at her back and scolded him.
"Hey, you little thing. Are you going to challenge your aunt? I have to talk to your mother later!"
Mi Xiaohui, who was "caught a young man", stood aside. He suppressed his laughter and played the drums along with it.
"That's right, Aunt Bian, you have to go find her. You have to let Qiuzi's mother give this boy a slap on the broomstick..."
Just as he was urging him, Master Mi, who was about to go to the toilet, came from the hospital. came out.
I just listened to a few words and saw my daughter gloating about her misfortune, so I immediately taught her a few words.
"Hey, what's the matter with you girl? You're not afraid of being petty while watching the excitement..."
Mi Xiaohui immediately felt aggrieved.
"Dad, you don't know. As the name suggests, this guy is a wicked and smoking bastard. He secretly pulled out my valve core twice in school. If he hadn't come from the same alley, I would have asked Brother Liangzi to clean him up. He..."
Well, there is an old grudge between co-authors.
Master Mi shook his head and was too lazy to deal with the nonsense between the children. He only tried to persuade Aunt Bian.
"His aunt, don't get angry with these children. Your body is not worth it if you are so angry. You are still at the age of four or six. Don't be anxious. Just wait patiently. Wait until he should When looking for a job, you see if he is in a hurry, sooner or later he will ask you..."
This is absolutely true, and the old lady was very happy when she said it.
"Well, Wei Min is the only capable person in our alley. Apart from him, who else can't rely on the organization?"
Just these few words made Mi Xiaohui unhappy again. . "Aunt, what are you talking about? Why did you forget my sister!"
"Yes, there is your sister. Your sister Xiaoran also has a future. Didn't your mother say that, in the United States? He's been admitted to college. We didn't expect that there would be a college student studying abroad."
Aunt Bian would go back to make up for it. "Both children, Wei Min and Xiao Ran, are from our No. 2 Courtyard, one boy and one girl, one Japanese and one American. They are very capable. I see, our hospital has good Feng Shui and specializes in talents. Hui'er, from now on you can I also want to study in a foreign university like your sister. I think the UK, France, Germany, and Italy are all good. By then, our college will be like the United Nations..."
The father and daughter of the Mi family were very happy to say this.
At this time, far away at the entrance of the alley, a taxi drove into the alley with its horn honking.
No need to ask, at this point, no one else can come in such a car.
“It’s coming! It’s coming!”
Making a clear judgment, Aunt Bian quickly assigned the task.
While urging Mi Xiaohui to get down from the stool, go into the courtyard and call for people from house to house, she also turned to tell Master Mi.
"Excuse me, please tell our Jianjun when you get back to the hospital and ask him to come out with firecrackers. There must be some movement when people get off the car, right?"
Master Mi also knows that time is tight and the toilet is also closed. Not in a hurry, he immediately turned around and went to spread the news with his daughter.
So we really waited until Ning Weimin's car drove to the gate of No. 2 Courtyard.
What he saw was a scene that was completely unexpected, very touching, but also a bit ridiculous.
Before the car stopped, he looked out of the car window and saw Master Luo, Aunt Luo holding her grandson, Aunt Bian, Bian Jianjun, and Master Mi standing waiting at the entrance of the courtyard.
Moreover, people were leaving Courtyard No. 2 one after another. Uncle Bian held his grandson's hand, and Aunt Mi held Mi Xiaohui on her arm.
It is completely conceivable that apart from those who are still at work, all the neighbors at home should have come out.
The most amazing thing is that the moment the car door opened, Luo Guangliang got out of the car first, and Bian Jianjun lit a firecracker.
Crack it - sparks are flying! Smoke fills the air!
Those who knew were welcoming Ning Weimin home, but those who didn’t knew thought they were marrying him!
So with this somewhat embarrassing honor, Ning Weimin got out of the car with a bit of sarcasm.
Nothing else, I can’t even take care of my luggage, so I need to call someone quickly.
"Aunt Bian, Uncle Bian, why don't you two rest in the house? This etiquette is messed up. It's my turn to come to greet you two elders and wish them a happy New Year!" Ning Weimin greeted the youngest first. long.
"Hey, what's the matter? We can't commit heresy. I've been looking forward to today since I knew you were coming back. Good to come back, good to come back! I feel relieved when I see you."
Uncle Bian’s hair has turned a lot whiter, but he is still in good spirits.
"Master Luo, Aunt Luo, you two are both in good health? Why did I wake you up? I'm really sorry."
Ning Weimin knew that Master Luo's waist was not good, which made him suffer from the cold. I really can't bear it. But Master Luo laughed loudly and seemed to be much better than before he left.
"It's good, it's good. Both of us are doing well. Weimin, we don't need to be polite. When you come back this time, you have to stay a little longer. Come back specifically." Come to my place for a day and have a good drink."
"That's for sure. I'll have nothing to do and just drink with you."
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"Okay, let's make an agreement then. Let me also see how your drinking ability has improved."
In the end, of course, it was the Mi family's turn.
"Master Mi, Aunt Mi, oh, and Hui'er, I will definitely need you to take care of me when I'm not around. Thank you so much."
Aunt Mi and Mi The masters are also more polite than the other.
“Oh, what are you talking about? Let’s just live in the same wall. Isn’t it right to take care of each other?”
"Wei Min, are you exhausted after this trip? It's cold outside, don't be polite, and go back to the house quickly. I also tell you, even though this old Kang is putting on airs and won't come out, his mind has already been outside. If you make him wait impatiently, he will blow his beard and glare when he gets back..."
After finally finishing the greetings one by one, Ning Weimin of course wanted to go home quickly and reunite with Kang Shude.
But the problem is that he really can't do that right now.
Because it’s okay not to get out of the car. The next time you get off the car, firecrackers will be set off again.
The entrance to Courtyard No. 2 was surrounded by neighbors unknowingly. Gradually, it seemed like a star had arrived here.
At this time, the people at the scene, except for the neighbors in Courtyard No. 2 who were the first to come out, there were also many neighbors in other courtyards who came out to watch the fun under the cheers of the children in the alley.
As a matter of fact, Ning Weimin had no choice but to say a few polite words to everyone.
In this way, acquaintances who are named and surnamed are asked to say hello, and a cigarette is given, and the half-familiar face is forced to smile and nod.
In the end, I couldn’t help but give a hug, thank you all again for your warm welcome, and wish my neighbors a happy New Year.
In fact, it is completely different from the sarcastic remarks made by Qiuzi just now.
The feedback from these neighbors was nothing but friendly greetings and good-natured banter.
A Dasou holding a child said, "Oh, brother, why are you wearing a military coat when you come back from Japan? Hey, as shown on TV, aren't people supposed to wear suits and coats?"< br>
Another sister-in-law said, "What's wrong with wearing a military coat? That's cool. Japanese people are all short, didn't you know? You can't find someone with such a good figure among ten thousand people." "
Heizi, who was pulling the tricycle, looked at the luggage that Luo Guangliang and Xiao Tao were carrying. He put a seven-star that he had just received into his ears with one hand and raised his thumb with the other hand to yell.
"Weimin, you guys can do it this time. You got four big boxes back in one trip, you are so prosperous! They are all Japanese electrical appliances..."
The fat aunt who introduced Luo Guangliang to someone seemed to have the foresight of a prophet.
"I said, what are you doing with Japanese electrical appliances? For such a handsome young man, it is better to quickly bring back a Japanese wife from Shan'er Hutong..."
These words immediately It caused a burst of laughter.
Why does everyone have such a good attitude?
Hi, actually this is easy to understand.
On the one hand, the country’s economic development is now booming, and last year’s enterprises and institutions in Beijing generally increased wages.
In the new year, everyone has more money in their pockets and the supply of materials has been further enriched.
I was in a good mood, so I was willing to tease Menzi.
On the other hand, Ning Weimin is also really outstanding.
He is handsome in appearance and well-dressed. He is not only the kind of person who makes people like him just by looking at him.
Moreover, he started by picking up rags, worked as a hotel receptionist, and finally became an elite in foreign companies.
It has also spread around the area and many people know about it, which is quite inspiring.
It can be said that in the entire Meishi Street and even the Dashilan area, he is now more famous and more popular than Yin Shengxi, the founder of "Big Bowl of Tea".
Whoever wants to be his neighbor will naturally feel special respect.
Of course, the most important thing is that as the saying goes, a hero protects three villages, but the one who cannibalizes people is the shortest, and the one who takes others is the shortest.
You should know that the production company that Ning Weimin prepared for Meishi Street has a large number of manual laborers who can be outsourced, whether it is clothing sewing or handicraft manufacturing.
So the neighbors in Meishi Street, especially Shan'er Hutong, have benefited greatly just because they live here.
Relying on these casual jobs, they live a much more prosperous life than other people in the capital.
Some families can even earn one or two more people’s wages.
In this era, that is the essential gap.
So when you drink water, think of your source, who wouldn’t be willing to cheer up and say something nice at this time?
It naturally reflects Ning Weimin's "good popularity".
In short, after a while of friendly greetings and polite greetings, Ning Weimin finally walked into the home he had been away from for a long time.
The feeling of revisiting his old place and returning home in fine clothes was far better than he imagined.
Because it is not so philistine, not so practical, but full of simple human kindness and mutual understanding.
Especially the neighbors in Courtyard No. 2 are really honest with him.
The saying "a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor" is true for them.
This is probably the unique and charming feature of the 1980s.
As for the neighbors, they all felt envious when they saw Ning Weimin returning home.
The people waiting in Courtyard No. 2 all embraced Ning Weimin and entered the hospital.
After many people dispersed, they couldn't help but praise Ning Weimin in private for his ability and good character.
Although he is a child without parents, he is just a junior high school graduate.
How many unexpected things have been done that ordinary people can’t do!
Donate cultural relics, give jobs, enter foreign companies, and open Tan Palace Restaurant!
I heard that the modeling contest was all this kid’s idea!
Now, I actually went to Japan!
After I came back, I didn’t put on airs, didn’t take candy, and was so kind to everyone.
Be top-notch in everything and always be ahead of others!
I heard that he is also proficient in two foreign languages!
So without exception, everyone attributed the reason to the improved feng shui of No. 2 Courtyard.