The strong fisherman in the courtyard

"Tsk, Old Xu, you are too narrow-minded. Xiaoyu is only 10 years old and Mingzi is 18. She won't snatch your girl away." Zheng Ping said bluntly.

"Get lost! Do you still want to eat?" Xu Qiang shouted at Zheng Ping. Never underestimate the vigilance of Xiao Baicai's guardian.

As everyone sat down to eat, from time to time a few words would pop up at the table that would make Xu Qiang angry, and the atmosphere was extremely lively for a while.

"By the way, Mingzi, I forgot to tell you in detail about our stock last time."

"We were quite busy before, but now there are indeed fewer unplanned supplies, and it is difficult to collect them."

"But you still have to show some appreciation. For the four of them, you can get about 180 eggs a month and that's enough."

"After all, we are still relying on the planned supplies during this period. You can also take a look at the situation after you start working in two days."

"Also, we do have bicycles, but they're not very easy to ride. If you don't have a bicycle, you can use them first."

"When you have nothing to do, just go for a stroll in the countryside and collect whatever you can. Anyway, everyone knows the situation of our shares."

While smoking, Xu Qiang explained the whole thing to Li Ming.

Li Ming nodded as he listened. After all, if someone could tell him more in advance, it would be more convenient for him to get started when the time comes. Besides, the three groups didn't have so many unexpected things.

"I understand, Brother Xu. But my mother has some connections in the street office, so it will be easy to get some things from her when the time comes. My father also has comrades in arms on farms around our city, so I guess it would be okay to give a little every month."

"Wow, you're really good, and you have the confidence!" Zhou Tian looked surprised.

"It's not bad to have two working parents. Your father works in our steel mill, right?" Wu Gang looked envious. It was really good to have both parents working these days.

Li Ming nodded, "Yes, my father, Li Weiguo, is a level 5 welder in our steel rolling mill."

Xu Qiang also got to know Li Ming better. Not only did he graduate from a technical secondary school, he also had a cadre status. His mother was a cadre in the street office, and his father was a level 5 welder in a steel mill. These conditions were quite good.

"Okay, if you spread the word about getting married, I think matchmakers will come to your house. Haha."

Li Ming also picked up a cigarette from the table and lit it, looking quite worried. "Don't mention it. My mother asked me about it yesterday."

"Auntie Wang from the Street Office is now clamoring to find a girl for me and wants me to date her first."

Hearing this, the others were stunned again. There was only one person named Wang in this street office, and he was the director of the street office. It seemed that he was quite close to their family.

Li Ming also revealed the news deliberately. Although everyone seems to be friendly and easy to talk to now, his basic foundation must also be revealed. As I said, in the real world, no normal person would pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger, because that would simply offend people.

It would be better for everyone to be clear about their intentions and know the other party's general background. Then when something really happens, the other party will have to think carefully, which can save you a lot of effort.

The group of people ate and drank to their heart's content. Li Ming drank half a pound of wine but nothing happened. After the party, he strolled back to the courtyard, just taking a walk after dinner.

When Li Ming returned to the courtyard, almost every household had lights or candles on. Well, except for the third uncle's house.

"Brother, I heard that you tore down the door of the west hall with one hand today?" Li Rui asked in surprise.

"What's wrong? I'm still gaining strength. It's normal. Don't make a fuss!" Li Ming said casually.

Father Li also had an incredible expression on his face. Although he was a level 5 welder, he still felt that he could not dismantle a door with his bare hands.

"Okay, stop bothering your brother." Li's mother came up, pushed her daughter away, and pulled her son to sit on the bench.

"How was your colleagues' party today?"

"It's not bad. My colleagues are all nice and I haven't been bullied. Don't worry." Li Ming still felt that his mother was the best in the world. After all, his own mother knew to let him sit down and talk.

Li Rui pouted, "With my brother's strength, I don't think anyone would dare to bully him."

"I returned to the courtyard today and heard many aunts and uncles discussing my brother."

Li Ming chuckled, "That's great, if anyone dares to bully you in the future, I, your brother, will lift him up and throw him onto the roof."

Li Rui, who thought her brother was bragging, rolled her eyes and ran back to the house, not knowing what to do.

The Li family was peaceful and cozy. The other people in the courtyard, especially those with animal blood, probably wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight.

Chapter 8 Decorating the House

The next day.

Li's mother woke up early and went to the street office first to find a master who specialized in repairing houses. Then she brought the master back with her, and Li Ming finally woke up.

"Xiao Ming, this is Master Liu who is in charge of the renovation. Please discuss with Master Liu about the two rooms that the steel mill has allocated to you."

"You happen to be off work these two days, so just keep an eye on it."

Li Ming looked at his mother who had told him to go back immediately, then he yawned and handed a cigarette to Master Liu.

"Master Liu, please smoke first. I will tell you roughly what I need."

"Okay, boss, you say."

Li Ming brought Master Liu to the west hall, "Master Liu, this is it. The west side room next door is also mine."

"This house has not been occupied for a long time, and all the doors and windows need to be replaced."

"Also, the walls of these two rooms need to be repainted, and the floor needs new tiles."

"Then the door of the hallway must also be replaced. I accidentally broke it yesterday. Then build a hallway into the hallway, and build a shoe cabinet against the wall on the left."

"I'll build a door in the middle of the hall to separate it. I'll make the north side into a bathroom, and the south side into a cooking table. I'll also add a sheet metal stove to the washbasin, which will keep me warm in the winter."

"Please open the door on the wall between the west wing and the west hall. There are three moon-shaped doors separating the west wing."

"The innermost bedroom should occupy about half of the area of ​​the west wing, and the middle room and the outer room should be divided equally. The middle room can be made into a small bedroom, and the outer room can be made into a living room."

"I'll ask someone to rebuild the furniture you need. As for the water supply, you can just get it from the water pipe in the front yard."

"Basically, I don't have any other requirements. Master Liu, please calculate the price. We'll cover all the labor and materials." Li Ming said this in one breath and felt his throat dry.

I turned around and looked at Master Liu. Wow! Professional! He had already finished the sketch.

"Boss, would you like to take a look first?"

Li Ming waved his hand, indicating that it was not necessary. "I don't understand. As long as you can do it according to my requirements, it's fine. My mother is from our street office. I don't think you will cheat me, a new employee, right?"

Master Liu nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, I calculated that it would only cost about 300 yuan including labor and materials. I promise to make it beautiful for you."

Li Ming calculated in his mind that it was about this price. He still had more than 500 yuan left from the 400 yuan reward from the system, which was more than enough.

Then he took out 150 yuan and handed it to Master Liu, "Give me half of the deposit first, and start work today. At least we can get things sorted out today, right?"

Master Liu was also shocked. He wondered how this guy could be so rich at such a young age. He originally thought that he had to go to the street office to ask Clerk Wu for the money.

"Don't worry, I'll call someone over today and we'll start working."

After saying that, Master Liu hurried out.

"Tsk tsk, people these days are so efficient at work! Unlike me who just want to slack off." Li Ming smacked his lips, took a bench from the house, put it in front of the door and started to bask in the sun.

After waiting for less than an hour, Master Liu brought five people back to the courtyard.

"By the way, Master Liu, I forgot to ask you just now, how long do you think it will take to finish cleaning up?"

Master Liu counted on his fingers and said, "About half a month, Boss."

"The main reason is that we have a lot of things that need to be made right now, so it will take some time."

"It's okay. Oh, by the way, I need to get a bigger bathtub, preferably one that can accommodate two people. Remember to leave an outlet for the bathtub."

"Then we'll settle the last dollar."

Master Liu nodded repeatedly to indicate that it was no problem.

"Okay, then I won't disturb you masters, you just go about your business." Li Ming greeted them and walked out of the yard.

He walked to the cooperative and bought two big front-door shoes, then turned back, looking at the group of men working hard and feeling quite satisfied.

"Master Liu, I got two packs of cigarettes for everyone to smoke. Could you please share them with them?"

Master Liu took a look and saw that it was Daqianmen! Only officials smoked this kind of cigarette these days. He quickly took it and nodded to Li Ming with gratitude.

"Brothers, the boss has built two big front doors for us. Come and share them with me later. Now hurry up and work. Don't be lazy!"

As soon as the five working men heard the name Daqianmen, they knew that the boss was generous, and they would even ignore lunch.

You know what, the Li family really didn't plan to provide lunch. Dad and Mom were at work, and my sister was at school, so Li Ming just had to make do with a few bites.

Li Ming himself assisted these masters in the yard and was busy until the steel rolling mill got off work, when these masters returned home one after another.

"Hey, Mingzi, you're repairing the house!" After get off work, Yan Fugui also saw Li Ming in the front yard tidying up some miscellaneous things.

"Yes, Third Uncle, this house has been here for a long time. If we don't repair it properly, it will be uninhabitable."

"That's what's going on. If you need any help, come and find Uncle Three." Yan Fugui seemed very diligent.

Li Ming knew with just a little thought that Old Man Yan was calculating and was trying to get some benefits from his family.

"Okay, I'll come to you if I need anything. You go ahead and do your work. I'll go back and cook after I finish cleaning up." After saying that, he went back home without waiting for Yan Laoxi'er to reply.

If you grumble to him again, Old Man Yan will come directly to his house for dinner.

Seeing that he failed to gain the advantage as he wished, Yan Fugui had no choice but to go home.

"Li Ming is a talkative kid. He can't even say a few words more." Yan Fugui complained to the third aunt when he got home.

As soon as the third aunt heard this, she knew that her husband Yan was just going home to complain because he didn't get any advantage. She ignored him as she was busy making dinner.

When Mr. and Mrs. Li returned home, they found that their eldest son had prepared dinner again, and they couldn't help but make fun of him.

"Mother of my child, when our Xiao Ming gets married, his wife will really live a happy life." Father Li said with a smile on his face.

"That's right, don't you see whose son this is?"

"Son, stop working. Your sister is back. Ask her to bring it." When Li's mother saw her daughter coming home from school, she started giving orders.

Li Rui's face fell. Ever since her brother went to work, her position in the family has been getting worse day by day. After hearing her mother's order, she could only obediently go to the kitchen to carry plates and bowls.

"I have arranged everything for Master Liu today. A bathroom and toilet have been installed in that room. It will be convenient for us to take a shower and go to the toilet in the future."

"At least we don't have to queue up in the middle of winter." Li Ming reported his work progress to his parents.

"Okay, my eldest son is very considerate, much better than your father who only cares about eating all day long." Mother Li rolled her eyes at Father Li.

Father Li put down his chopsticks and said, "By the way, son, how much does this renovation cost? Ask your mother to pay for it tomorrow."

Chapter 9 Fully Automatic Breeding and Fishing

"The total cost was three hundred for the labor and materials. We did it all inside and out, so we don't have to clean up later."

Father Li was shocked. "What kind of decoration do you plan to make for the house? It costs so much."

Li Ming glanced at his father and said, "I have already paid half of the deposit, and I think I won't have to clean it up when I get married."

Then I told my family about my renovation requirements.

Father Li took a sip of wine and said, "This is not too much. It's not bad. After all, it will save trouble when we get married in the future."

Mother Li rolled her eyes and said, "Who said that children spend a lot? Mingzi probably spent all the money he saved over the years."

"Others clean up the house at the expense of the father, so you should pay for your son if you have half left."

Not only did Li's mother shut up Comrade Li Weiguo with a single word, she also drained Comrade Li Weiguo's personal fund.

Father Li coughed a few times and almost choked on the wine.

"Where does the money come from?"

"You have money in your own treasury. I check it every month, and it will be just right for you to pay your son the remaining money."

It turns out that his own secret fund had been exposed long ago and everything had been arranged clearly.

But there is no way. The head of the family has said that no rebuttal is allowed. If you refute it again today, you won’t be able to go to bed.

The brother and sister looked at each other and laughed.

"You can watch them clean up in the next two days. When you go to work, I will come back from the street office to take a look. It's no problem."

"We dare not fool the decorator hired by our own street office." Mother Li continued to say to Li Ming.

Li Ming nodded, "By the way, Mom, when the time comes, remember to check our home's decoration materials and so on."

"Today I saw the stick terrier in the middle yard slinking around in the front yard."

Mother Li nodded. Everyone lived in this courtyard, and everyone knew each other's little problems.

Qin Huairu married into the courtyard house when she was 18 years old in 1951, and gave birth to a beast the following year. By 1958, the beast was almost 6 years old.

The stealing skills inherited from her family have begun to slowly show up. She has learned nothing good from Jia Zhang and her mama's boy Jia Dongxu. She has only learned some very "tortuous" techniques.

Fortunately, the Li family lives in the front yard, and there is only Yan Fugui in the yard. Compared with the middle yard and the back yard, it is quite good. The other neighbors in the front yard are also very nice.