The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Chapter 248 Yan Jiecheng compromises and pays wages
The cold winter in the capital lasted for three months, and heavy snow fell like goose feathers in the sky.

On the ground, only red paper exploded from firecrackers dyed the snow on the roadside bright red, and the crowds on the street suddenly disappeared.

Occasionally, I saw scattered passers-by, with bright red footprints one step at a time, disappearing from the entrance of the alley in a hurry.

In the courtyard houses of Nanluogu Lane, brand-new Spring Festival couplets are pasted on the doors of every house.

"For the sake of fairness, one spoon per person, and the last leftover is given to the young and old, and I hold it in my hands!"

In the front yard of Mr. Yan's house in Xihu, a spoils-sharing meeting was going on. The enamel basin held by the third aunt was half full of melon seeds and peanuts. The third uncle was holding a large iron spoon in his hand and was tapping the edge of the basin. The "pong bang" sound.

Yan Jiecheng, Yan Jiefang, Yan Jiedi, and Yan Jiekuang looked eagerly at the washbasin in their mother's hands. They clasped their obedient hands together and held out a fist-sized hole, waiting for their father, Yan, to separate the contents into the basin.

"Dad, Yan Jiekuang can't eat that much, just give him a handful~!"

Yan Jiefang glanced at his younger brother. If he were not sitting on a stool, it would not be as high as the table. This year, the Li family across the street gave him a lot of things. Just like in previous years, the fourth child at the end had more to eat and occupy.

"No, it happens like this every year. It's the fairest thing. Besides, you didn't pay any money to the family this year. Your brother is getting healthy!"

The third aunt's eyes widened when she saw her man. Before he could say anything, she rejected Yan Jiefang mercilessly.

"Then he didn't pay any money. I'm still in school, unlike my elder brother!"

"How old is he and how old are you? How can you compare with him? If you can't get into a technical secondary school, you have to go down and find a job!"

"Can you divide it up quickly? Just this little thing, you can plot it over and over again!"

Yan Jiecheng, who had been holding it for a long time, couldn't hold it in any longer. He frowned impatiently, knocked his hands on the table, and glared at Yan Jiefang to warn his worried brother.

"If you don't have enough food and clothing, you will suffer poverty if you don't calculate it. Yes, listen to big brother and share it quickly!"

"Learn from your elder brother. It can reduce the burden on the family. It's not too troublesome. Jiefang, your abacus beads are still made by your father. I'll teach you how to play them. You kid still wants to use them on your father's head!"

After calming down, Lao Yan picked up a big iron spoon and divided it among everyone. Yan Jiefang, who was unwilling to give up, took the opportunity to grab two more peanuts.

"Dad, do you still want to buy a bicycle? I see you haven't done anything recently!"

Taking out the peanuts in his pocket, Yan Jiecheng looked at his old man with questioning eyes as he smacked them. His feelings were so easy to talk about just now, but he had other purposes later.

"Well, don't talk about it. We need industrial coupons now. They often cost dozens or hundreds of coupons. You can't buy them. Unless you have a bicycle, you can get more than a dozen coupons. The director doesn't plan to sell them now. The last time he gave me something, he gave me a refund. came back!"

As he spoke, Yan Laosan was a little dejected, and glanced at the two bottles of Erguotou in the cabinet. They cost one yuan a bottle. The two bottles were not given away, and they cannot be returned. You said that Yan Laosan is stingy, but his heart is bleeding. Na.

After taking a look at his father's face and feeling like he could talk, Yan Jiecheng licked his dry tongue and spoke boldly.

"I'm almost the same age now, and it's finally time to find a partner. The matchmaker helped me find a celebrity last time. I need to buy some things, including betrothal gifts, otherwise the girl's family won't let her go."

After saying this, Yan Jiecheng shrank his neck. After paying for food every month, he didn't have much left. He gave some to the person in charge of the street office before he was willing to introduce him. Now he needs to pay for his parents' money. Old Ben, here you go to help me.

"It's time to get started. We can't buy bicycles now. We can't look for them slowly later. Lao Yan, there are so few girls now. The boss can't get married later than Silly Zhu. He's too busy dating now. Woolen cloth!"

The third aunt who was chewing melon seeds looked at her son's bloodshot eyes and looked at her with a pleading look. She said something fair, and then turned her attention to her silent husband.

"You can go with your partner first. If that doesn't work for the celebrity, you can put in more money. Be accommodating. I'm still thinking of going to a bicycle stall, but if that doesn't work, I'll find Lao Wu to put together one!"

The peanuts in his mouth didn't feel so sweet anymore. Seeing his wife and boss staring at him, Yan Bugui said dryly.

His abacus, he had already calculated it in his mind just now. His boss worked as a temporary worker in the steel rolling mill. Although his salary was not much and he had to hand over part of it, he still had some balance on hand. Now in this situation, he wanted to pay for his own money. Lao Di, somewhat reluctant to part with it.

"How can this matter be accommodated? Isn't this love for the purpose of marriage just a hooliganism? There are currently six people in our family, and we only have this house. If we don't buy anything, how can others agree to it? It's too shabby. Bar!"

"What do you know? Marriage, what you said is simple. With one more person to eat in the family, how much will your father's salary be? Haven't you thought about it?"

Seeing his boss blowing his beard and staring at him, Mr. Yan couldn't bear to face it. He patted the table and pointed to the stove behind him. There was an extra adult to eat, and at least five more dollars a month for expenses. This was still at least, and then Shopping for duty is a loss-making business.

"Let me borrow it from you. I'll pay you ten yuan as a monthly salary. I'll get my wife back first!"

Seeing his father slamming the table, Yan Jiecheng's waist was not strong at all, and he softened instantly. His eyes were turning like wheels, and he asked tentatively, planning to hand over more, depending on the situation.

"It's not enough for you to pay everything. What's your little salary enough for? Ten yuan can't cover the food, clothing and housing for one more person!"

The third aunt relaxed slightly after seeing her husband's application. She was not as anxious as before. How could she not understand him after so many years of sleeping together? If she doesn't talk now, it can only be a problem. It's too little.

"Mom, I can't leave nothing on my hands when I get married. If I come back with a wife, people won't be happy either!"

"Don't marry if you don't want to. In this world, as long as you can have enough to eat, what are the conditions of her family? She doesn't have a formal job. Do you still want to learn from the second uncle's family?"

Seeing that the boss was holding on to the last few dollars and refusing to let go, Lao Yan stood up and began to grasp them.

"Dad, aren't we discussing this? Why are you leaving?"

"Don't leave, look at what you're thinking. Does your father know what you're thinking? Your mother will collect your salary every month. We, the old couple, will take care of your food, drink, and housing. She will earn the rest!"

Yan Bugui opened his eyes and his son grabbed his arm, his eyes flashed, if he could get 18 yuan a month, it would take almost two years to get back the money, but he couldn't believe that it would take two years to assemble the bicycle.

"Well, no one can count you in this family. I'll leave it to you. But in the future, the salary will increase, so let's talk about it later!"

Seeing that the bottom line in his father's heart had been thrown out, Yan Jiecheng nodded helplessly, but was prepared to make a note after the verbal agreement.

"You can't live without me even if you get a raise. Your children will eat and drink after you get married!" Yan Laojie heard that his son was preparing to leave a contract trap. He became anxious and forgot about his son's problems. He pouted and said The atmosphere at home instantly dropped to freezing point.

"Brother, you eat as long as you want. Why are you rolling up your sleeves?"

The main house of Li Feng's family across the door was steaming with heat. The five members of the two families gathered at the table to exchange cups. The New Year's Eve dinner at three or four o'clock was a joy to eat.

Li Nan sat next to his mother, holding the dishes on the table while looking at his brother's wrist curiously and asked.

"Silly girl, didn't you see the watch your brother just bought?"

After listening to Li Nan's words, Li Feng's rolled-up sleeves were just right for hitting someone. He looked at the chopsticks in his hands and chose to give her a pop with his index finger.

"Brother, brother, hey, you really bought a watch. This thing is so expensive~!"

Li Nan, who was hit on the forehead, was too anxious to rub his head. He put down his chopsticks, grabbed his brother's arm with both hands, and looked at it again and again curiously.

Listening to her daughter's yell, Liu Yin curiously stopped the chopsticks in her hand and looked at her son's wrist.

"It's time to buy it. The deputy section chief is already a middle-level leader. In our commune, the secretaries all wear one. Our Li Feng is much better than them."

Uncle Liu Qiang had a hint of drunkenness on his face, and Li Feng replaced the loose wine on the table with Gujing tribute wine bought in a department store. Huizhou people loved this drink.

"Come on, great nephew. In my entire life, I never thought that at this age, I would still have the opportunity to make a comeback. I would like to buy a watch for the Chinese New Year. It's a double happiness. Let's have another drink!"

As he spoke, Liu Qiang picked up the wine glass. Li Feng's right hand was being grabbed by Li Nan, so he had to hurriedly pick it up with his left hand and stood up to drink with his uncle.

"Happy, happy, this wine is different from what I usually drink, but it's still thanks to our great nephew!"

After burping from wine, Liu Qiang patted Li Feng on the shoulder, his eyes already a little delirious.

"Auntie, cousin, I, as the elder brother, feel ashamed. This year, it's still up to you two that the family can survive. I'd like to raise a toast!"

Seeing that his uncle had expressed his stance, Liu Lei was not to be outdone. He stood up and picked up the wine glass. Even if he didn't usually drink, on this occasion, he had to thank his aunt for helping his family turn around.

"Sit down, sit down, we are equals, what are you doing standing up?"

Seeing that Liu Lei refused to sit down, Li Feng just stood up again and took a bite in his mouth.

"Hiss~ This wine is so spicy!"

After finishing the drink, Li Feng stuck out his tongue and put the wine cup away. The old uncle had suppressed his wine bug for so long. He encountered a good wine today, and Li Feng didn't dare to accompany him like this.

"How much does this watch cost? I see it's gold inside. It can't be made of gold!"

Liu Yin, who had not read many books and had never seen gold in her life, looked at her son's watch and her tone was a little nervous. She was afraid that her son would show off too much. She regretted that she had agreed to buy such an expensive one. It would have been nice if I had just followed.

"Wherever there is gold, the surface is painted gold, but it is actually made of steel. People call it the Shanghai brand all-steel automatic watch."

"I exchanged my ticket with someone else. My watch ticket was too old-fashioned and cost 130 yuan. After the exchange, this one only costs [-] yuan, which makes me look much younger!"

As he said that, Li Feng couldn't help but think of Lou Xiao'e, whom he met earlier. This silly and sweet husband in the play has been sent to study by himself. The family should not choose a bad guy like Xu Damao anymore. I believe that in this yard, I guess I can see her. No more.

"Wow~ 130 yuan, brother, it's too expensive!"

Li Nan, who had no idea about large-denomination banknotes, swallowed, his eyes widened, and his mouth could not be closed.

"One candied haws, two candied haws, how many candied haws can you buy?"

"Eat your food and check your homework later. I've finished eating the candied haws, but I haven't checked my homework yet!"

Seeing Li Nan clasping her fingers, Li Feng slapped her on the back of the head. Could this watch be comparable to Tanghulu?

"Fortunately, it's a month's salary. Your brother buys a watch for his job. He has meetings every day and has to check the time. You just want to eat!"

When my mother heard the price mentioned by Li Feng, she was glad that he had exchanged it with someone else. The price was 30 yuan less, 130. For the family, whose life is getting better now, it was not a big deal.

Thinking back to half a year ago, Liu Yin was very cautious when her son went to Nei M to buy two mules for 200 yuan.

Just half a year later, his son's monthly salary plus bonus is now a little over 100 yuan. This was something Liu Yin would not have dared to think about before.

"Shanghai brand, this is a big brand, better than our commune secretary's. Theirs are all produced in the Northeast, no matter what brand, sometimes they are not accurate."

Liu Lei spoke with some trepidation. He glanced at his brother's wrist. The jet black leather strap and the light gold dial. Just such a small thing costs more than 100 yuan. It's just the leaders. If this were the village, they might be beaten. It stabbed the spine with soreness.

Li Nan, who insisted on keeping silent, was no longer curious about the watch. When his brother said that he wanted to check his homework, the hairs on the back of his neck stood up. He glanced at the school bag on the big bed, ready to find an opportunity to hide it.

"Cadres have to behave like cadres, not to mention such a big factory, which is much more complicated than our commune. Our Xiaofeng, who is so young, must be dissatisfied. We also let others see our family background, so as not to be a little bit dissatisfied. People look down upon it.”

Liu Qiang, who was a little drunk in his eyes, didn't care about this. Instead, he used his drunkenness to pat his chest and said that his nephew was right. Anyway, according to the current earning rate of his uncle, if he goes to the thrift store where he squats every day in half a year, he can It's a question of whether you can trade it for a piece or not.

"Okay, okay, let's eat food and eat food. We also have a bicycle and a watch. After this meal, it's this year. You have to bring a wife back no matter what. You spend money. I don't object to your mother. But you can still hear the sound of pebbles floating in water, so don’t fool me every day!”

Seeing that his mother mentioned finding a wife, Li Feng smiled coquettishly and rolled up his sleeves again. He was also confused now. In the past year, notices of life sentences have been issued.

(End of this chapter)