Jiang Yan walked quickly through the alley.
Ta-ta!
There was a crisp and regular knocking sound.
Looking at the courtyard gate just around the corner, Jiang Yan relaxed slightly physically and mentally.
This day's experience was truly wonderful.
But also very tired.
Now, back at his temporary residence, his steps were unconsciously lighter.
Because of the battle just now, Jiang Yan's right trouser leg was torn into rags.
"Well... let's change clothes first and then go to Xiao He'er's house." Jiang Yan made up his mind.
After all, it wouldn't be polite for him to visit his neighbor's house dressed up like this.
"Jiang...Brother Jiang, is that you?"
In the darkness, a familiar call suddenly came.
Jiang Yan looked up. Not far away, a petite and somewhat hazy figure was standing there.
"Xiao He'er?"
He walked straight over.
"It's already dark, why are you still wandering around outside?"
"No...it doesn't matter, I'm nearby and I won't go far." Xiao He'er lowered his head and answered in a low voice.
"Yes." Jiang Yan looked down at the girl in front of him. This little girl was not tall, and she probably couldn't reach his chin even with her feet.
He looked at the little girl, a smile gradually appeared on his face, "Are you waiting for me?"
Jiang Yan asked directly.
Hearing this, Xiao He'er lowered her head a little, and Jiang Yan couldn't see her expression clearly.
I just heard her humming softly and saying in a low voice, "I was afraid that something would happen to you and you would be late when you came back."
"I did have something to do today, which took up some time." Jiang Yan explained.
Then he patted the trouser legs and asked her to take a look, "No, look, the trouser legs are broken."
Xiao He'er seemed to understand. She whispered, "Brother Jiang's work seems to be very hard."
She had to do a job and wear out her pants. In her understanding, it must be a very hard job.
Well…
It's not hard work, but it's a bit dangerous. If you encounter a big monster or a sudden disaster, it's easy to get killed.
Of course, there is no way to tell this to a little girl.
Jiang Yan shook his head, separated part of the package in his hand, took three of them, and handed them to Xiao He'er.
"Take this, this is the gift I bought for you and your lord. You happen to be here, so I can save some energy."
Jiang Yan stuffed it into her hand without any explanation, without giving her a chance to refuse.
That's the way he is, he doesn't like to give in back and forth.
I don't like that kind of hypocritical politeness either.
Xiao He'er silently held the heavy gift in his hand, as if he hadn't recovered from Jiang Yan's emotion about hard work.
After a long while, she said softly, "Brother Jiang, why don't you make stinky tofu with my father.
Although making stinky tofu is hard work and the smell is not good, it is indeed a good job. "
Stinky tofu?
The smile on Jiang Yan's face slowly faded, and he was speechless. Could it be that in Xiao He'er's eyes, he was doing so poorly?
Also, you are cheating me, do you know that?
Your father's profit is better than other industries because there are few people making stinky tofu and there is little competition.
If there is one more person in this business, the competition from his father will be greater.
"Yeah! I'll think about it." Jiang Yan replied casually, a little prevaricated.
He doesn't know how to make stinky tofu, but he can't refuse directly.
There is no other way. If he doesn't answer like this, the little girl in front of him will probably try to persuade him to make stinky tofu again.
"Also, what about...this?" Xiao He'er raised his little hand and held up a small package, "Is this for me?"
Her voice was a little soft.
"Yes, it's just some ordinary rouge and gouache, you..." After just one sentence, Jiang Yan couldn't continue.
Because the little girl suddenly turned around and ran away.
Aren't you shy anymore?
…
After returning home and quickly changing his clothes and getting dressed neatly, Jiang Yan went to Xiao He'er's house next door.
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
He tapped the knocker lightly.
"I'll have to buy more clothes in the future. The night before yesterday, I used my external power and my shirt fell apart. I just used my hands tonight and scrapped my pants for another day. If this continues, I'm afraid I won't have anything to wear soon..."
Think so.
Squeak!
The door opened, revealing the face of Xiao He'er's father, Cui Nongcai.
"Brother Jiang is here, please come quickly!"
Jiang Yan slightly cupped his hands and said softly, "Brother Cui, excuse me."
"What are these words? Please..."
The two of them entered the yard together, and Jiang Yan found that Cui Nongcai's yard was larger than his small yard, and it was also more tidy.
In Jiang Yan's courtyard, all kinds of green plants grow very...unrestrainedly. He lets flowers and plants grow freely.
There is a large table in the small courtyard, which can probably accommodate ** people.
This is? Is there anyone else?
Seeing Jiang Yan's confusion, Cui Nongcai explained, "I asked He'er to call him brother Zhang."
"Yes!" Jiang Yan nodded. He was still thinking of finding an opportunity to entertain the Zhang brothers alone, but this time there was no need.
However, he decided to give the gift to the two of them, but at this moment, he couldn't take it out right away. The occasion was not appropriate.
I can only give it secretly later.
"By the way, Brother Jiang, thank you for your gift. Mother He'er and I like it very much, but it's just too expensive for you."
Cui Nongcai thanked him seriously. The things Jiang Yan gave him and his wife were all high-quality products, very precious and expensive.
"Haha," Jiang Yan laughed, "As long as you like it."
Yesterday, he fainted in front of his house. Thanks to his neighbors, he carried him into the house. This was a way of repaying the neighbor's kindness. It was just a little money. To Jiang Big Money Yan, it was just a number.
Bang!
The door was pushed open directly, and Zhang Si and Zhang Liu walked in.
Zhang Liu had a loud voice. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he shouted loudly, "Sister-in-law, stop preparing the dishes and order some wine first."
"I just know how to drink!"
Xiao He'er's mother is a somewhat shrewd woman, with a cold face and a warm heart. At this moment, she laughed and scolded Zhang Liu, and then got some drinks for the men present.
After a while, she brought the last dish and served it to the table with Xiao He'er.
The folk customs in Guihua City are open and there is no custom of men and women having different tables.
"Here, let's sort out a few first."
Seeing the wine, Zhang Liu's whole body floated up, and he frequently invited everyone to drink.
Jiang Yan raised his glass, clinked it with everyone, and drank it all in one gulp.
Although he has not lived here long, he gets along well with his neighbors, and he has not encountered any drama like bullying neighbors.
In short, life in Yangliu Lane is dull and quiet, and even troublesome things are just trivial things.
He likes this kind of life very much.
After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere at the table became lively.
However, what is more important is that the Cui family's wife urged the Zhang family brothers to get married as soon as possible.
Occasionally, the Zhang brothers also teased Jiang Yan and Xiao He'er.
In this situation, Jiang Yan just filled the glass with wine and persuaded the Zhang brothers to drink with a smile.
He didn't say much, he just wanted to get these two bastards drunk.
Xiao He'er lowered his head and remained silent.
Just like that, the Zhang brothers finally got drunk.
It's time for this party to break up.
"Jiang Yan, Jiang Yan, where are our gifts? You can't favor one over the other. You know, I moved you into the house. I used a lot of force!"
Zhang Liu shouted loudly.
"Don't worry, Brother Zhang Liu, we have everything, we have everything."
Jiang Yan's eyes were clear and his movements were steady. He held Zhang Liu's shoulders with a sweet smile on his face.
"I think you'll like it."
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