Siheyuan: I found a wife right after I crossed over

Buying a job for five hundred dollars is not expensive, but a great bargain.

But the problem is that I don’t have that much money in my pocket now.

Chapter 25 The Zhao Brothers

Five hundred yuan is indeed not expensive, but he really can't afford it now. He spent a lot of the one hundred yuan rewarded by the system last time, and only had a few dozen yuan left, which is far from enough. As for the money from selling game and fish these two times, it only added up to about three hundred yuan.

However, thinking about the big wild boar lying in the space, Yang Chong had an idea in his mind.

He said, "Okay, Chief Hou, if you keep your word, I will give you the rabbit. But I really can't afford the 500 yuan right now, so how about you keep the work quota for me and when I have enough money, I will come back to you and give me the work quota?"

Hou Likui thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but let me be clear, this work quota has a time limit. I can only give it to you until after the new year. If you still don't have the money by then, I'll have to give it to someone else. I can't waste this quota, right?"

Yang Chong nodded: "Okay, it's a deal!"

As he said this, he took out two hares from his pocket and handed them over.

Hou Likui was stunned: "Give me both? I only need one."

Yang Chong said, "You should take them all. Since the patient needs it, you can eat more."

Hou Likui said gratefully, "Okay, I'll take them all." He was about to take money out of his pocket, but was stopped by Yang Chong, "No need to pay. You're taking care of me by giving me the quota for Brother Liu Ze. Can't I even afford to give up these two rabbits?"

Hou Likui nodded and said, "Okay, then I won't give you any money. When you have enough money, come to the steel mill to find me and mention my name. By the way, remember, it will be March after the new year at the latest. If you are later, there will be no more money."

As he said this, he quickly put the rabbit in his hand into the pocket he brought with him, for fear that others would see him trying to steal the rabbit.

After returning to Sijiucheng and getting off the car, Yu Xiu, who had been unable to hold back her excitement, said happily as soon as she separated from Hou Liqiu: "Brother, we got a great bargain. I heard that it is difficult to get the work quota of the state-owned factory. You got it by using two rabbits. It's really a great thing!"

Yang Chong nodded: "It's a good thing indeed, but we don't have that much money right now, so we have to find a way to raise the money."

Yang Xiaojuan said: "Brother, sister-in-law, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me, maybe you would have enough money to buy a job."

Yu Xiu said: "Silly girl, it's none of your business. Even with the thirty dollars it's still far from enough."

After getting off the car, Yang Chong asked Yu Xiu to take Yang Xiaojuan home first, while he went to Pigeon City.

There are still a lot of pheasants and rabbits in the space that need to be sold.

This thing is in very short supply. After going around the pigeon market, it was quickly sold out.

Even more than half of the wild boar was sold.

Yang Chong suddenly discovered that his hunting skills could not only capture prey, but also allow him to kill it at will.

With just a slight thought, the big fat pig was slaughtered into small pieces. This made it very convenient to sell. There were so many people buying meat in the pigeon market that half of it was quickly consumed.

Seeing that it was getting dark, Yang Chong did not continue to sell the remaining half of the pork. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "No more, no more. Everyone go away."

As he said this, he deliberately opened his empty pocket to show the person in front of him.

Although those who didn’t buy the item were unwilling to give up, they had no choice but to leave.

Yang Chong threw the empty bag over his shoulder and was about to leave the Pigeon Market when two young men suddenly ran over and surrounded him: "Brother, can you sell us one of your rabbits? We have a patient at home."

"Yes, my grandma has been lying in bed for several years. She is not in good condition these days. The doctor said that she may not live long, so he asked us to get her something she likes to eat. We want to get her some meat, but we have been to the pigeon market several times and haven't bought anything. Big brother, please help us and sell us a rabbit."

Yang Chong took a look and found that the two boys looked somewhat similar, as if they were brothers.

"Are you brothers?"

The two young men were stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Yes, we are brothers. My name is Zhao Xiaoyi, I am the older brother, and he is Zhao Xiaoer, the younger brother."

Yang Chong nodded. Although the rabbits and pheasants in his pocket were sold out, there was still a lot of wild boar meat in the space.

But of course I can't take it out in front of them.

He also wanted to know whether what the two men said was true or false. After thinking for a while, he said, "I'm sorry, my rabbits and pheasants are all sold out."

The two of them immediately looked disappointed.

Yang Chong then added: "But I still have some pork to give you."

The two men's worry turned into joy immediately: "Really, that's great, brother, pork is fine too." One of them took money out of his pocket, but after searching for a long time, he only took out two ten-cent notes and a few one-cent notes, which added up to less than thirty cents.

Another young man said awkwardly: "Brother, we only have this little money, so just buy a little less meat and bring it back for my grandma to taste."

Yang Chong said, "Let's not talk about money first. Take me back first and if what you said is true, I will give you the meat. Otherwise, I will not sell it to you even if you have money."

The two of them looked at each other, nodded, and took Yang Chong to their home.

When he arrived at the place, Yang Chong took a deep breath. Zhao Xiaoer and Zhao Xiaoyi did not lie. In fact, the situation at their home was even more difficult than they said.

There are seven people in the family, old and young. One of them is an old lady in her sixties or seventies lying on the kang, looking exhausted.

The younger ones all had sallow complexions, not a bit pale at all, and their clothes were tattered, with their legs exposed in the middle of winter.

Yang Chong felt a little heavy-hearted. It seemed that the situation of the courtyard was still good, because the people living in the courtyard were either workers working in the steel mill or teachers, and most of them were working outside to earn money.

There are many families like Zhao Xiaoyi and Zhao Xiaoer in the old city. They have no income, and there is no place to work for them. Even the streets cannot help them much.

Zhao Xiaoer said: "Brother, we really didn't lie. My parents are gone, my grandmother is paralyzed in bed, and we have to support my uncle's brothers and sisters. We really don't have money to buy too much meat..."

Only then did Yang Chong realize that those little ones were not his biological brothers and sisters, but his uncle's children.

Not only did these two brothers take care of their paralyzed grandmother for so many years, they even raised other people's children. Just for this reason, he wanted to help them.

Yang Chong waved his hand and said, "You wait." Then he turned around and left the yard.

Chapter 26 Yang Eats Meat Again

When Zhao Xiaoyi and Zhao Xiaoer were still confused, Yang Chong came back from outside with two pieces of pork and a bag of flour in his hand, and put them on the table.

"Brother, what are you doing? We..." Zhao Xiaoer and Zhao Xiaoyi were startled and said in panic.

"Take the things and take care of your family." Yang Chong said, "Of course, the things are not given to you for free. When you work for me in the future, these things will be deducted from your wages. Are you willing?"

How could the two of them not be willing? They kept nodding their heads: "Yes, brother, we are willing."

Yang Chong said: "You haven't even asked me to do anything yet, but you agree to it. What if I ask you to kill people or set fire to something?"

The two men were stunned. Yang Chong smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't let you kill or burn anything. Let's go outside and talk."

When they got outside, Zhao Xiaoer couldn't wait to ask, "Brother, what do you want us to do?"

Yang Chong said, "It's very simple. Just help me sell things. You saw it in the pigeon market just now. I often go up the mountain to hunt pheasants, rabbits, wild boars, etc. I need someone to help me sell them. If you two are willing, I will give you 30 cents if you help me sell a pheasant or a rabbit. If you sell a piece of wild boar meat, I will also give you 30 cents. How about it? Are you willing to do it?"

The two looked at each other, both with excitement on their faces, and said in unison: "Yes, of course we are willing. Only a fool would not want such a good thing."

Yang Chong said, "But we have to make it clear in advance. You have to pay for the goods the next day, and then I will give you a commission. This rule cannot be broken."

The two nodded repeatedly: "Of course, we understand."

Yang Chong added, "Also, safety comes first when selling things. Be smart. If you find something wrong, you'd rather throw the item away than let anyone catch you."

Zhao Xiaoyi said, "Brother, don't worry. Even if we are caught, we will never let you down. We will take care of everything ourselves. We will even sell everything we have to compensate you for the lost items."

Yang Chong nodded: "Okay, that's all, go back and discuss it. If you are willing to do it, we will meet at 5pm starting from tomorrow at the same place as before."

"Okay, big brother, don't worry, we will definitely go." The two men patted their chests and promised.

Yang Chong then nodded and left.

He did this because he saw that the two people's family conditions were difficult and he wanted to help.

Secondly, I also need someone to help sell things.

After all, I have to go hunting in the mountains every day and come back to sell things, so my time is too tight. And there are some things that I don't have to do myself, it's necessary to have someone to do it for me.

When he returned home, Yu Xiu and Yang Xiaojuan had already prepared dinner and were waiting for him to come back to eat.

"Brother, Xiaojuan is so capable. She can even kill rabbits. She is the one who skinned the rabbits." While eating, Yu Xiu kept praising Yang Xiaojuan for her capability.

Yang Xiaojuan said shyly, "Sister-in-law, I just killed a rabbit. I used to watch my brother kill it, so I learned it by watching. Sister-in-law is really capable. You made the pancakes and cooked the food by yourself."

"Okay, you two should stop flattering each other. You two can both do the job, right?" Yang Chong said with a smile.

Both of them chuckled, and Yu Xiu said with a smile: "Brother is right, let's stop flattering each other and eat quickly."

As he served everyone the food, he casually said, "When we have saved enough money, I will work in a steel mill. I'll see who in the yard will dare to look down on me."

Yang Chong shook his head: "Xiu'er, I don't want to go to work in the factory for the time being."

Yu Xiu was stunned: "Why? This is such a good opportunity, others would beg for it, and you finally exchanged two rabbits for it, why don't you want it?"

Yang Chong said, "Listen to me. I'm not saying I don't want this opportunity. I'm saying I don't want to work in a factory for the time being."

Yu Xiu and Yang Xiaojuan both looked puzzled: "Brother, what's the difference?"

Yang Chong looked at her and said, "What I mean is that I also go to the mountains to hunt and catch rabbits and sell them. I'll give you this quota. You go to work in the steel mill and we can make money together."

Yu Xiu's eyes lit up, excited but a little uneasy: "Is this okay? Can I do this?"

Yang Chong nodded: "Sure, of course it's possible. As long as there are indicators, men and women can enter. Then I will ask Hou Likui for help and arrange an easy job for you."

Yu Xiu nodded happily: "It would be great if it really works. I can do any job. Brother, I can endure hardships."

Yang Chong said, "When the time comes, the two of us will be busy, and Xiao Juan will take care of the house."

Yang Xiaojuan said quickly: "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely prepare the meal and clean up the house so that you can come back comfortably."

Yang Chong said, "Juan'er, I wanted to give you this job, but you are not old enough to work now. When you are old enough, I will find you a job."

When Yang Xiaojuan heard this, her eyes lit up immediately: "Brother, are you serious? I can also work and earn money in the future?"

Yang Chong nodded: "Would I lie to you? Not only do you have to work and earn money, you also have to find a partner and start a family."

Yu Xiu also said, "Yes, Juan'er, your brother is right. When the time comes, you can find a young man in the city or in the factory to start a family. Our Juan'er is so beautiful, there will be so many young men chasing you that you will be spoilt for choice."

Yang Xiaojuan blushed immediately: "Brother, sister-in-law, what are you talking about? I'm only sixteen."

Yu Xiu said, "We are talking about the future. Besides, sixteen is not young anymore. In two years, he will be an adult."

Yang Xiaojuan said: "Then I won't look for a partner in the future. I will just follow you, brother and sister-in-law, and serve you. It was you who saved me from the fire pit, and I should repay you both in this life."

"Silly girl, you are my sister, what's the point of talking about repaying or not repaying." Yang Chong rubbed her head lovingly: "Okay, let's eat quickly. Such a delicious rabbit will not taste good if it gets cold."

The family of three happily began to eat, and the house was filled with the aroma of rabbit meat.

This was a tough time for the Jia family next door, who were also having dinner at that time. However, there was no rabbit meat or white flour cakes on the table. There were only a few dry and hard steamed buns and a few pickled vegetables.

Qin Huairu was coaxing Banggeng to eat, but Jia Zhangshi beside her was still complaining: "Qin Huairu, you let us eat steamed bread and pickles every day, how can you let us eat?"

Qin Huairu defended herself aggrievedly: "I also want you to eat meat and white flour buns, but you also need money. Dongxu's salary is so little. I have to feed five or six people and pay for your retirement. How can I buy meat and flour?"

Jia Zhang glared at him strangely: "Qin Huairu, what do you mean? Are you blaming me? Humph! It's all because of you. If Dongxu hadn't married you, a rural hukou, the whole family wouldn't have enough food. Would we have to eat steamed bread every day?"

Chapter 27 Banggeng and I love eating meat

Qin Huairu felt aggrieved and thought: I am not the only one with rural household registration, and don’t you have a quota too?

But I only dared to say this in my heart. If I said it out loud, I would definitely get beaten.

At this time, Banggeng, who had been humming there, suddenly looked up: "Meat! I smell meat!"

Jia Zhang was stunned, and quickly wrinkled her nose and sniffed twice: "Yes, it's meat! It's the smell of rabbit meat!" Then she cursed angrily: "Humph! It must be the kid next door eating rabbit again. How can this kid be so lucky? It's either pheasants or rabbits every day. Are pheasants and rabbits so easy to catch?"

Jia Dongxu said: "What's so good about fighting? Haven't you heard? There is nothing to eat in the countryside now. People are starving to death. People in the mountains go up to hunt rabbits and have killed all the rabbits they can. Now there are no more rabbits to be caught."

"Then how did he manage to beat him?" Jia Zhang muttered, "This guy is so despicable. He eats meat every day but doesn't give it to our family. He's obviously jealous of us. Can't he see how poor our family is? Why doesn't this guy just die?!"

Qin Huairu didn't dare to speak, thinking: It's their ability to eat meat, why should they give it to you?

When Banggeng smelled the aroma of meat, he became even more unwilling to eat. He threw away the steamed bread in his hand, raised his face and howled: "No, I want to eat meat, I want to eat rabbit meat, I must eat rabbit meat!"

No one in the family said anything. If someone else ate meat, Jia Zhang would definitely ask Qin Huairu to take her bowl and borrow it.

But this was Yang Chong's family that ate meat, and they had been beaten several times in just a few days. A scoundrel like Jia Zhang knew that it was impossible to get meat from the Yang family, and she didn't have the face to ask Qin Huairu to ask for it.

There’s no way I can get the meat, but the smell of meat from next door keeps wafting over here. How can I eat this meal?

The more Jia Zhang looked at the steamed corn bread in front of her, the more she felt that she couldn't swallow it. She then looked at Qin Huairu next to her, who was eating the corn bread and pickles silently with her head down. She knew very well that even if there was meat, it would not be her turn, so she did not have the extravagant hopes of others.

"Qin Huairu, Banggeng wants to eat meat, can't you think of a way?" Jia Zhang couldn't hold it in any longer.

Qin Huairu continued to eat the pickles and whispered, "I don't have any money on me. The money is in your and Dongxu's hands. What can I do?"