Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 124 Going to the Branch

Xu Deyong played around like a middle school boy for a long time.

The warm sunshine was shining in the afternoon, and the three uncles took the time to convene the entire hospital for a year-end meeting.

Everyone in the courtyard gathered together as a family unit, standing or sitting, cracking melon seeds and chatting, with a smile on everyone's face.

The children were sneaking in and out of the crowd, playing and making trouble!
Only mother-in-law Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu's daughter-in-law were expressionless.

The three uncles sat down around the table.

"Ahem." Yi Zhonghai coughed and said, "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to what we have to say."

After hearing this, everyone's chatter gradually became quieter and they all looked over.

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile: "Here, we three uncles would like to wish you all a happy New Year in advance. I wish you all a prosperous career, a happy family, good health, and all the best!"

"Okay...!" He Yuzhu was the first to respond and cheer loudly.

"Master, that's well said..."

……

Everyone also cheered for the face-saving "Quack, Gua, Gua, Xi".

Liu Haizhong then said with an airy smile: "I would also like to say a few words. Under the leadership of the party and the government, I wish you all success in the new year, a bright future, and a successful career...!"

He Yuzhu said with a playful smile: "Hey, the second uncle's tone is quite high."

Xu Damao, who hadn't seen much during the holidays, was here of course. He hadn't argued with He Yuzhu in some days and his mouth was itching. He couldn't help but dig in and said, "What's the matter, Silly Zhu, do you have any objections to the second uncle's words?"

He Yuzhu didn't like him, so he said casually: "Grandpa has a problem with you, so what?"

Xu Damao said: "Silly Zhu, why are you scolding people during the Chinese New Year? You are still in front of three uncles. You don't take them seriously."

"It's light to scold you. Believe it or not, I'll slap you if you keep beeping!" He Yuzhu glared and said, "I haven't slapped you in some days. Are your mouth itchy..."

Yi Zhonghai said angrily: "Okay, you two should stop talking and shut up."

The two enemies glared at each other. In the future, one of them must go to Thailand...

Liu Haizhong's New Year's greetings were interrupted by Silly Zhu, and no one applauded him, which made him a little depressed and glared at Silly Zhu fiercely.

When it was Yan Bugui's turn, he smiled and said in a refined manner: "Half of the Tusu lamp has not yet been lifted, and peach charms are written on the grass in front of the lamp. I wish everyone that the new year is better than the old one, that the new year will be rich and auspicious, and that the good fortune will come from all directions!"

"it is good!"

"Okay, the third uncle said it well..."

……

He Yuzhu said: "Hey, you have to be the third uncle. Being educated means having a good level. Although I didn't understand the first half of the sentence..."

"Hahaha……."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh and burst into joy.

Although Silly Zhu has a bad mouth sometimes, he also has such a bad mouth in active atmosphere.

Xu Deyong watched with a smile, finding this scene very interesting.

When you can play with ease in them, you will find that they are all "fresh".

After everyone had finished laughing, Yi Zhonghai said: "I have gathered everyone together this time because I have something to discuss with everyone."

"Many factories now organize 'employee mutual aid savings funds', which means each person puts a small part of his salary into it. When a family encounters difficulties or needs money urgently, they can apply for it and indicate the repayment time."

"Some courtyard houses also have similar 'branch clubs', and I want to organize one in our courtyard. Each household will have one 'branch', and each branch will contribute the same amount of money. After the money is pooled together, if someone encounters It can help when something happens, but of course the repayment must be timely, what do you think?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while.

Yi Zhonghai glanced around and saw that no one was speaking. His eyes fell on Xu Nan and said, "Aunt Nan, what do you think?"

Xu Nanshi was sitting on a stool, Xu Deyong stood behind her, and next to him were brothers and sisters He Yuzhu and He Yuyu.She smiled and said: "This is a good thing. As long as everyone has no objections, I will naturally support it."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said: "If you have no objection, then Deyong must agree."

Xu Deyong smiled lightly and said: "As long as it is fair and just, I definitely have no objection."

Some people couldn't help but ask: "Does this money no longer belong to you?"

Yi Zhonghai said: "Of course not, the ownership of this money still belongs to you. If you all spend some small money to keep warm together, if you really want to quit, the money will naturally be returned to you."

"If that's the case, then I agree." The man said.

Everyone discussed for a while, and most of them agreed on how much each item would cost. After further discussion, the three uncles and everyone decided to pay [-] cents per item per month, with a cut-off of two dollars per item.

In this way, there will be a "small treasury" worth dozens of yuan in the courtyard, which is enough for the emergencies of ordinary families.

Everyone also discussed some other regulations, such as publicity, priority of use, etc.

Immediately, each household paid [-] cents. The third uncle kept records, the first uncle took care of the money, and the second uncle supervised.

In this way, the "walking branch" of the courtyard at No. 95 Nanluogu Lane was officially established!
……

In the evening, Xu Deyong and his grandma had a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner together.

He Yuzhu's craftsmanship is already quite good. This New Year's Eve dinner is delicious and delicious, and the aroma is wafting in the courtyard.

After the meal, the courtyard, alleys, and streets were very lively, with the sounds of children playing, laughing, and setting off firecrackers everywhere.

If you don't pay attention, the whip will explode next to you, which is shocking.

The child immediately ran away happily "hehe", like a little fox stealing a chicken. Of course, the boy preferred to throw a small whip at the girl's side, which caused a big reaction...

With the sound of firecrackers, this year has passed like this!
During the Spring Festival of this year, the relevant units held a Spring Festival Gala. All the famous celebrities from all walks of life were present, and those who participated in the program were also great figures in the literary and artistic circles at that time. For example, Mei Lanfang sang "Universal Frontier" and Guo Lanying sang They performed "Water after Water Comes after Mountain", Xin Fengxia sang Pingju Opera "Liu Qiao'er", and Hou Baolin and Guo Qiru also performed cross talk "Night Journey".

There was no TV series, everyone listened to the party on the radio.

……

Twisting on New Year's Day does not mean going out, it means going outside to stroll around, take a look, pay New Year greetings, enjoy performances, taste snacks, and relax to your heart's content.

On this day, no brooms will be left, no water will be poured, and no rubbish will be taken out.

After celebrating the New Year, I often go to temple fairs. As the saying goes, "Ring the bells at the Big Bell Temple, touch the stone monkeys at Baiyun Temple, and walk on stilts at Liulichang!"

However, Xu Deyong has nothing to do with these things this year. In the first year of his grandfather's death, he should just stay at home.

He stayed until the third day of junior high school before packing up and going out. Other workers started working early, all for the sake of production and building socialism.

Of course, Xu Deyong was not idle at home either, knitting several portable bamboo bags.

Xu Nan couldn't put it down when she got her own big bamboo handbag. She was so happy that she carried it out early on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year and went to the neighborhood committee. She was so envious and happy for several days.

Years have passed and life continues.

Xu Deyong dressed up and went out. Although the weather was warmer, the cold wind and sand in late spring still made people feel chilly.

"Hey, Deyong, please wait a moment..."

After walking a few steps, Qin Huairu came out of the house and called him.

Xu Deyong looked around and saw Qin Huairu wearing Chinese New Year clothes, a small floral cotton-padded jacket, black trousers, two thick dark braids hanging behind her round buttocks, and a face that was thinner than before, with a hesitant look on her face.

It’s so “earthy” and provocative!

There is a kind of arresting "nativeness" that makes people want to cause some destruction...

Xu Deyong narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, what do you want me to do?
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(End of this chapter)