Siheyuan: Relieve stress and relieve worries

Chapter 712 Buying a Fishing Rod
During this period, He Yushui still went back to Wang Zhan's house with him, and returned to her own home after finishing her homework and eating. Ever since her brother knocked on her door last time, her brother had forgotten about her again.

However, He Yushui told Wang Zhan what happened that day, and Wang Zhan said, "There are really no good people in your hospital. In the future, ignore them. They ask you questions, but you don't say anything. After a long time, they won't talk to you anymore."

He Yushui really listened to her and returned to her own courtyard without saying a word. Gradually, everyone just ignored her and He Yushui really became an unknown person in the courtyard.

The final exam was held at the end of June. Wang Zhan deliberately made some mistakes during the exam. When the scores came out, his performance was just above average. Xiao Si looked at Wang Zhan with suspicion and muttered, "This shouldn't be the case."

Wang Zhan didn't explain. He took the test paper and happily took Wang Li home, starting his first summer vacation.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter. When there were popsicles for sale outside, he would always buy more at first, wrap them in quilts and put them in the cellar. But later he found that it didn't work. Although the temperature in the cellar was low, it was not low enough to prevent the popsicles from melting. After that, he bought more as he ate.

As long as they had popsicles to eat, Wang Li and He Yushui were still very happy. Wang Zhan walked around his yard, shook his head helplessly, and said, "There are not enough trees in this yard. Sister, we have to plant some trees."

Wang Li said, "I feel empty too. When are we going to plant?"

Wang Zhan said, "Now is not the right time. Let's plant trees in the spring. I'll go to the warehouse. I remember there is a broken mat there. Let's put it in the backyard and make a shed."

Wang Zhan found some bamboo poles and ropes, and soon built a simple shed in the backyard. He then moved the low square table and stools under the shed. Wang Zhan said, "We'll eat here. I'll get some well water and we'll have cold noodles tonight. Fortunately, we still have sesame paste at home."

Wang Zhan not only made cold noodles, he also boiled some mung bean soup and put it in the shade to dry.

When Wang Zhan was about to walk to the backyard with a bowl of cold noodles in his hand, there was a knock on the door. Wang Zhan put the cold noodles aside, walked to the front door and asked, "Who is it?"

"I'm Xiao Si." "And I'm Xiao Wu."

Wang Zhan opened the door and said, "Why are you here? Have you eaten?"

Xiao Si said, "I came here after eating."

Xiao Wu suddenly saw a bowl of cold noodles and said, "Let's eat it, right?"

Xiao Si was stunned, followed Xiao Wu's gaze and saw the cold noodles, and quickly changed the topic and said, "But I can still eat some."

These two people made Wang Zhan laugh so much that he said, "You two take the cold noodles to the backyard. I'll go get the bowls, chopsticks and sauces."

The two of them happily carried a bowl of cold noodles to the backyard. After a while, Wang Zhan came to the backyard with a tray. Each person had an empty bowl with condiments such as sesame paste, chili oil, vinegar, chopped green onions and coriander.

Wang Zhan said, "Add your own seasonings and eat as much as you want. There's another pot in the kitchen."

Xiao Si and Xiao Wu, who were originally worried that if they ate too much, there would not be enough for everyone, now had no worries at all and hurried to pick some noodles. They ate a hearty meal of cold noodles.

After they finished eating, Wang Zhan served each of them a bowl of mung bean soup. They drank it slowly. Wang Zhan asked, "Where are you going to play this afternoon?"

"Where else can we go? Shichahai. I originally planned to go swimming, but my parents wouldn't let me." Xiaowu said.

Wang Zhan said, "Then come with me to buy a fishing rod. Let's go to Dazhalan?" Xiao Si said without thinking, "Okay."

Wang Li became happy again when she heard that they were going to Dazhalan, because there were also delicious foods there.

Wang Zhan said, "I'll go prepare Jinbao's meal, and then we'll go." Then he packed up the dishes and ran to the kitchen.

Xiao Wu asked Wang Li, "Sister, who is Jin Bao? There is a new person in your family."

Wang Li was so amused that she was laughing all the time, but she still called out, "Jin Bao, come here."

Then they saw a little yellow dog with short legs running towards them quickly. Xiao Si and Xiao Wu took a look and jumped up from their chairs, "This is so cute!" Xiao Si exclaimed, and they both ran towards Jin Bao. Jin Bao was so scared that he wanted to run back, but unfortunately his legs were too short, and after running two steps, he was picked up by Xiao Wu.

After Wang Zhan prepared the minced meat rice for Jinbao, he added an egg to it. He felt that Jinbao was a little thin and probably didn't get enough nutrition. However, the eggs at home were almost gone, so he had to buy some more.

Wang Zhan came to the backyard carrying Jinbao's food bowl, and saw Xiaowu and Xiaosi chasing each other for Jinbao.

Wang Zhan said, "Okay, put it down, Jinbao, it's time to eat."

When Jinbao heard Wang Zhan's voice, he barked wildly and twisted his body continuously. Xiaowu put him on the ground. Jinbao quickly ran towards Wang Zhan. Wang Zhan took Jinbao to his nest and put Jinbao's food bowl down. Jinbao barked and started eating.

Xiao Si said, "Brother Zhan, let's take Jinbao to Dazhalan. You don't need me to hold him."

When Wang Zhan heard this, he rolled his eyes and said, "Forget it. There are so many people there. I'm afraid it will be lost. Okay, let's finish the mung bean soup and leave."

Wang Zhan took a few people out of the yard and headed straight for Dazhalan, playing and fighting, walking and stopping along the way.

Because they were walking through small alleys, they would occasionally see people selling things on the street. They would sit on one side of the alley with a shoulder pole and two baskets, and would keep hawking their wares. They did not go to watch the fun, but went straight to Dazhalan. In the square, they also saw children playing football. They were having a lot of fun, which made the fourth and fifth graders very envious. Wang Zhan also wanted to play, but they did not have a football.

As soon as they exited Zhengyang Gate, they turned directly into Langfang Ertiao. Wang Zhan saw a store selling fishing nets, so he took a few people into the store. Wang Zhan didn't see any fishing rods, so he asked and found out that this store only sold fishing nets. Fishing rods had to go south, to a Zhaoji grocery store in Zhujia Hutong, Guanyin Temple Street.

A few people ran towards Guanyin Temple Street and saw the sign of Zhao Ji Grocery Store from a distance. Just as they reached the door, two people came out. Wang Zhan was amused and said, "Seventh Brother, what are you doing?"

Wang Laoqi looked and saw that it was Wang Zhan. He smiled and said, "Aren't we registering every household and checking the population? Why are you here?"

Wang Zhan said, "I want to buy a fishing rod, so I came to Zhaoji."

Wang Laoqi said, "What are you going to buy from him? Go to No. 5 Courtyard in Shuangyu Hutong and find Tieguai Li. He makes the best fishing rods and they're cheap."

Wang Zhan scratched his head and said, "I don't know where it is?"

At this time, a kid came out from the side. He was in rags and had a dirty face. He said, "I'll take you there. Two hundred yuan."

(End of this chapter)