Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 154 Half and half with you

"Sister Huizhen, you are back!" He Yumei immediately greeted her and said, "Come on, Li'er, let Auntie give her a hug."

Xu Huizhen glanced at Xu Deyong and was a little surprised. She didn't expect that he was there, but he didn't ask in front of so many people.

She handed Li'er to He Yumei and walked to the counter.

Fan Jinyou rolled his eyelids unconvinced, with more white eyes than black eyes, looking at Xu Huizhen hatefully.

Xu Huizhen ignored him, smiled, opened the wine jar, scooped out some wine, smelled it and said, "Fan Jinyou, where did you and Master Ma get this wine from? Return it to me. You are responsible for any losses."

"Why?" Fan Jinyou said unhappily.

Xu Huizhen raised the corner of her mouth and said calmly: "Don't let me go online, why should you know it in your heart!"

Hearing this, Fan Jinyou sneered: "You have saved so much wine just to wait for the day when I step down, right?"

"Whatever you think." Xu Huizhen said, taking out a bunch of food stamps and saying, "Yuqin, let Deyong take you on a bicycle later and buy the food. I guarantee that we can open tomorrow."

"Okay." Kong Yuqin said happily: "I promise to complete the task."

Xu Huizhen then added: "I have something to announce. The neighborhood committee has agreed. From now on, Xu Deyong will be a temporary non-staff member of our tavern. He will be mainly responsible for hauling drinks and using the car when purchasing."

Xu Deyong nodded and grinned, but he didn't expect that he still had something to do of his own.

Temporary work, temporary work when there is something to do, temporary work when there is nothing to do, it is a dangerous profession...!
However, it seems that he is still a temporary worker in the grain store, but after what happened to Director Ma's sister-in-law, he went to work less frequently.

In fact, that job is quite suitable for him. He just works hard and doesn't have to think about anything else. He also makes a lot of money. The most abundant thing for him now is his strength, which he has nowhere to use every day.

No, this job can't be given up. It's close to the tavern anyway, so I can go there whenever I have nothing to do. It's time to exercise, and the matchmaking for Cai Quanwu must also be put on the agenda...!
Xiao Li'er was in He Yumei's arms, turning her head and looking at him. He made a face, and Xiao Li'er immediately became happy.

He Yumei looked thoughtful!
Fan Jinyou glanced at Xu Huizhen and then at Xu Deyong, and muttered something.

"Accountant Zhao." Xu Huizhen continued: "Please settle the accounts for the past few days. The loss will be borne by Fan Jinyou and his salary will be deducted on a monthly basis."

"Why!" Fan Jinyou said again.

Xu Huizhen ignored him, walked down and said calmly: "Fan Jinyou, your job from now on is to light the fire in the cafeteria and serve as Master Ma's assistant."

Fan Jin nodded his head and said, "Okay, let's take revenge, right?"

Xu Huizhen said with a bit of disdain on her pretty face: "I would like to ask, what can you do?"

Fan Jinyou blinked, but he didn't think about it for a moment, don't you think it's annoying!
Xu Huizhen said: "According to my opinion, this tavern should not keep you, but the director said that no one wants you anywhere. Please ask me to be kind and take you in. Can you tell me whether you should live in this tavern like this?" Reflect and reflect?”

"If you don't want to do it well, then just do it yourself!"

Fan Jinyou was speechless for a moment.

Xu Huizhen glanced at the wine he drank and said, "Hey, Accountant Zhao, did he pay for the food and drink?"

Zhao Yali said: "No."

Xu Huizhen said calmly: "He has to pay. You have to take this responsibility when you stand on the counter. If he doesn't pay, you have to pay him."

Zhao Yali smiled slightly.

Xu Huizhen said: "Okay, everyone should perform their duties and do the work in hand. Go home early today and officially reopen tomorrow!"

After that, he took Xiao Li'er back home.

Zhao Yali looked at Fan Jinyou and said angrily: "Fan Jinyou, please don't involve me. In this tavern, I'm afraid no one will say anything good about you except me. If you put me in, you won't have to worry about one more enemy." .”

Fan Jin nodded with disdain and said: "The grass on the wall will fall with the wind!"

After saying this, he angrily took out the money and threw it on the table, got up and left.

……

Xu Deyong and Kong Yuqin brought the food and helped bring several jars of wine from Xu Huizhen's house. They did everything quickly and paid five yuan from Zhao Liya.

The trip to send Xu Huizhen back to her parents' house to drink wine was included. Since one jar was missing, these tasks should be made up for.

Zhao Yali couldn't help but said: "Okay, Deyong, you can make a lot of money selling goods this month, more than me, a regular employee!"

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "I can't compare with you. If I don't work this day, I will have no income. Unlike you, who are guaranteed to have a good harvest despite droughts and floods."

"That's true." Zhao Yali sighed and said: "But you are not married, unlike me who has eight sons and an old man. Our boss and I have just enough salary to eat bread, and we want to give it to our children during the New Year. It’s hard to put on any pants.”

Xu Deyong narrowed his eyes, eight sons!

It's a bit harder now, but in ten years, who in the family would dare to offend?You can form a HWB team directly!
Well, wait until this old woman hits Xu Huizhen's head with the stick, knocks herself down, and convinces Xu Huizhen, and then see if there is any room for maneuver...

He echoed: "It's really not easy for you."

"Who says it's not?" Zhao Yali rolled her eyes and said, "I see you are about the same age as He Yumei from our tavern. Do you need me to make peace with you?"

There is a thank you gift for being a matchmaker!
Xu Deyong waved his hand and said, "No, thank you. To be honest, I already have a goal."

A flash of disappointment flashed across Zhao Yali's face and she said, "Okay then."

At this time, He Yumei came in and said: "Xu Deyong, Manager Xu is looking for you."

Xu Deyong nodded his thanks and left the tavern and walked towards Xu Huizhen's house.

Zhao Yali was determined to call He Yumei over and said, "Yumei, what do you think of Xu Deyong?"

He Yumei was stunned for a moment and said, "What about it?"

Zhao Yali winked at her.

He Yumei understood immediately and said quickly: "Xu Deyong is very nice, but he is not suitable for me."

Nonsense, she didn't dare to pry into Manager Xu's corner. Zhao Yali might not have thought about that yet.

Zhao Yali immediately rolled her eyes and stopped talking about it.

Xu Deyong entered the courtyard and first looked at the mechanism he had made on the wall.

Xu Huizhen came over and said with a smile: "Fortunately, you had a backup plan. Thank you. Otherwise, if Fan Jinyou had succeeded, he would not have been dismissed so quickly."

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "Why don't we thank each other? What do you want from me?"

Xu Huizhen rolled her eyes at him and said, "You have to thank me. Not only do you have to thank me, but you also need to give me money."

Then he took out two dollars and handed them to him.

Xu Deyong raised his eyebrows and said, "Why are you giving me money?"

"It's the fare for your car." Xu Huizhen raised her white chin and said with a little pride.

Xu Deyong took a step closer and said with a smile: "You are so clear with me?"

"Humph." Xu Huizhen wrinkled her nose and said, "Of course we have to settle things now. As for the future... it depends on your performance."

Xu Deyong couldn't help but lick his lips, he really wanted to punish this little girl on the spot!
Alas, there is no other way. The three-month filial piety period is already ten times shorter than the three-year filial piety period in ancient times.

Xu Huizhen saw the intention in his eyes and couldn't help but her heart beat faster. She gave him the money and stepped back: "Okay, it's done. Tomorrow is a new beginning in the tavern. Remember to come and drink." Xu Deyong teased: " Just chase people away when they're done, Sister Huizhen, you are so realistic!"

Xu Huizhen rolled her eyes at him and said: "Wait a little longer, and your grandma must not object. This old man has old ideas, are you sure he can convince me?"

Xu Deyong flicked the two cents and said: "I have been moisturizing things silently, and I believe that as long as I persist, the result will eventually be good."

Xu Huizhen pursed her lips and said, "That's not the same as not saying anything. If you can't solve it, I don't want to be wronged."

Xu Deyong nodded heavily and said: "Okay, leave it to me. The mountains and fields are just around the corner, and the road to the rest of your life is long. At sunset, I will have a glass of wine and a light meal, half and half with you."

When Xu Huizhen heard this, she looked at him intently, with affection overflowing...

……

Xu Deyong didn't dare to stay, for fear of something happening. It would be fine if no one knew about it at this time. If anyone knew about it, it would hurt people's spine.

Returning to the courtyard in the evening, Yan Bugui was working on the stove. In order to save money, he directly renovated the old one and added furnace tiles in the middle.

"Hey, Deyong, you came back just in time. Let's check with the third uncle. Is this okay?" Yan Bugui said immediately when he saw Xu Deyong.

Xu Deyong stopped to give him some pointers and couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said: "Hey, Third Master, when it comes to living a good life, no one can compare to you."

Yan Bugui said proudly: "That's right, as the old saying goes, if you don't have enough food and clothing, you will suffer poverty if you don't calculate it. If you are mediocre, you have to learn more from the third uncle to live your life."

Xu Deyong nodded and said: "Yes, I can't learn this skill from you. I'd better leave it to your son and go back."

"Hey, Deyong, I just happen to go with you and lend you your briquette mold." Yan Bugui narrowed his eyes and followed.

Xu Deyong said: "Sure, no problem."

Yan Bugui said with a smile: "Look back, if I catch fish in time, I will give you two as a gift."

Xu Deyong smiled and said nothing. He might never be able to eat this fish.

The third uncle’s mouth is a liar!

Yan Bugui took the briquette mold and saw the pile of bamboos Xu Deyong had made. He couldn't help but asked: "Deyong, why did you make so many bamboo joints?"

Xu Deyong said: "Spring is here, and summer is around the corner. I plan to make a bamboo rocking chair to capture the feeling of going to the wind duct in summer."

Yan Bugui's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he hesitated to speak. He finally said: "Hey, that's great. The third uncle admires you for your craftsmanship."

After that, he took the mold and left.

Xu Deyong said, "Go slowly," and continued to work on the parts of his bamboo rocking chair, while grandma was cooking in the house.

These days, through the continuous transportation of vegetables from other places, the "vegetable shortage" in the city has basically been solved.

Vegetable prices have basically dropped to the previous level, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, they didn't know that a more serious "vegetable shortage" was waiting for them...

……

The next day, after Xu Deyong finished his exercise, the blind box gave out fifty kilograms of stick noodles.

Hey, this is the most practical thing right now.

The supplies stored in the blind box space these days have been enough to improve their lives for a few months, but it is destined to be a protracted battle afterwards.

Moreover, if you are poor, you can help yourself, but if you are rich, you can help the world. If he cannot help the world, it is good to go back and help a few victims...

In the morning, the tavern posted a notice: We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to everyone in the recent period. The cafeteria will officially open from now on, and the tavern will resume Niulanshan Erguotou!
After Mr. Pian'er finished reading, Mr. Niu and other old neighbors felt very happy when they saw this notice.

The tavern has become a part of their lives. Without it, they always feel like they are missing something!
The sun sets on the top of the mountain, and magpies call on the branches.

The tavern began to fill up one after another.

After Xu Deyong finished hauling the goods, he passed by the grain store and asked Cai Quanwu and Liu Dezhu to come to the tavern for a drink.

Liu Dezhu said that he had something to do. This guy might be short of money recently and he was too embarrassed to ask Xu Deyong to invite him, so he made an excuse.

Xu Deyong didn't force it. At this time, your "arrogance" may be harmful to others.

There was no one in Cai who had enough to eat and the whole family was not hungry, so he came with him and said that Qiangzi would also come later.

Xu Deyong thought angrily: "This guy has been having a strong son and a strong son all day long, so he just got along with the strong son!"

The two of them went in and said hello to Mr. Niu, Mr. Pian and others, then occupied the table and sat down.

One person ordered two taels of wine. This time Cai Quan said he didn't let Xu Deyong buy the food and wine, so he paid for it.

After a while, Chen Xueru, whom she hadn't seen for a few days, came. This girl was still as charming and swaying as ever. She must have been busy with the matter of Elena being cheated recently, and it seemed that the result was already there.

She glanced over and went straight to sit next to Xu Deyong. She looked at him with a charming look and said with a half-smile: "Xu Deyong, what are you busy with these days? You don't even come to see me... With Elena, we share the same sorrows and sorrows." , are you afraid that Elena will ask you to borrow money!"

Xu Deyong blinked his eyes and said: "That's not possible. The key point is that I am just a small person. I can't help you with your affairs. I will only disturb you! If Elena needs it, I will contribute all the money I have."

"Hmph." Chen Xueru snorted coldly: "I don't need your little money. After Vladimir's dealings, the problem has been basically solved. It's just that Elaine will suffer some losses. She has returned to China a few days ago to deal with it. ”

Xu Deyong grinned and said: "Just solve it, I can also let go of one thing."

On the counter, Xu Huizhen glanced this way involuntarily.

Chen Xueru stared at Xu Deyong for a moment, intending to ask him something, but she looked at Cai Quanwu, who had been staring at the table silently since she came from here, and put it back.

At this time, Vladimir came over with two Dasu companions to support him, and Chen Xueru got up to say hello to them.

She smiled and hugged several people gently, her smile was as bright as a flower, and she responded with ease. This girl seemed to be born for the occasion.

Xu Huizhen also came down to say hello, and the atmosphere at the scene became lively.

At this time, He Yumei put the side dishes on the table for two people and left with a smile.

Xu Deyong couldn't help but touched Cai Quanwu's arm and said, "Hey, Quanwu, what do you think of this girl?"

Cai Quanwu said succinctly: "Good girl."

Xu Deyong raised his eyebrows and whispered: "Don't you have any ideas?"

Cai Quanwu was stunned for a moment and said: "No, he is a regular employee of the tavern, and I am just a loser. I look like this, so I have no idea!"

Xu Deyong patted him on the shoulder and said: "You have to have an idea, it all depends on people!"

Cai Quanwu lowered his eyes and said, "I am self-aware."

Xu Deyong looked at him and said, "What if you became the public manager of the tavern!"

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