"What a bummer."
Xu Damao, who was scolded by Director Li and almost criticized for being autistic, walked out of Director Li's office and happened to see Yu Haitang coming downstairs at the corner of the stairs.
No need to guess, he must have come to look for Ye Haoran.
A man who is full does not know that a man who is hungry is hungry. Ye Haoran is surrounded by all kinds of women. Qin Huairu in the courtyard is very attractive in both figure and temperament, just like a ripe peach, and then there is the steel rolling mill. Hua, there are a lot of people pursuing her, and Xu Damao himself has some thoughts, but Yu Haitang doesn't have a good attitude towards anyone. He only has a soft spot for Ye Haoran, and he doesn't know what kind of ecstasy soup he drank.
Moreover, Xu Damao also learned from Yan Jiecheng that Ye Haoran often hooked up with a teacher from Yanbu Gui School. She was a young woman, a factory girl, and the teacher's wife. Xu Damao, an old bachelor, didn't have a partner yet, and he didn't have much generosity. , how could you not be angry?
The most annoying thing is that Lou Bancheng's daughter also came to see Ye Haoran. Xu Damao couldn't figure out what charm Ye Haoran had or what kind of magic he knew.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Xu Damao walked out of the office building and left the steel rolling mill directly. There was no movie to show today, so he gave himself a holiday. No one knew about it anyway.
After leaving the steel rolling mill, Xu Damao did not go back to the courtyard, but went to a small alley in the east of the city, where Xu Damao's parents lived.
"Dad, Mom, what are you busy with?"
Xu Damao, who came empty-handed, walked around the house and asked curiously when he saw the old couple cleaning up the house.
"It's okay, I picked it up and found it at home. Aren't you at work?"
Xu Damao's father, Xu Wood, put down the duster in his hand and asked. Xu Damao sat down on the chair and said like an uncle: "Dad, what do you mean by my class? As long as there is a person in the factory, The leader can control me and act like a grandson to others every day, which is enough."
"Huh, that's enough. You have to work for me. If you don't work, who will give you money? Your current job was the one we both begged for for you. You don't know what's good or bad."
Xu Damao's family used to be neither a peasant family nor a worker family. They had always worked under the hands of capitalists. They used to live a pretty good life, but they didn't expect that the limelight changed and everyone in the family could claim their identity.
Xu Damao swayed his legs twice and suddenly asked: "By the way, Dad, didn't you say you would introduce me to someone before? Why has there been no movement yet?"
Xu Wood and his wife looked at each other and shook their heads: "I don't know. I told you to wait for news before, but there was no news. What? Do you miss your wife?"
"No dad, look, everyone around me is married, even the eldest son of Yan Laoxi's family has married a daughter-in-law. If I don't get married, people will laugh at me. If I am embarrassed, you and your wife will be embarrassed too. Isn’t it shameful?”
"Okay, your mother and I will go over and ask later."
"Then let's do this. You two stay here while I go wandering around outside."
After staying for only a few minutes, Xu Damao left his parents' house. This meant that there were no outsiders, otherwise he would be laughed at.
After Xu Damao left, the old couple finished cleaning up the house and sat down to chat.
"Lao Xu, why don't we go and ask again to see what it means?"
Xu Wood thought deeply for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I'll go buy something. Let's go and ask somewhere this afternoon. If it doesn't work, we'll look for someone else's."
At noon, Xu Damao wandered back to the factory. It had just passed the meal time and the cafeteria was almost empty. Xu Damao was hungry again, so he was going to find something to eat in the kitchen.
I happened to meet Shazhu who was sitting around drinking tea.
"Silly Zhu, my brother hasn't eaten yet, please give me something to eat."
"Go out and turn right."
Without even raising his head, he knew something was up when he heard Xu Damao's voice.
"Turn right when you go out? Where to go?" Xu Damao looked confused.
Silly Zhu laughed loudly: "Turn right and go to the public toilet. What else do you, Xu Damao, want to eat? Go ahead and eat shit."
"You...you idiot, if I don't deal with you for a few days, I won't be able to find you."
An angry Xu Damao pointed at Si Zhu, who was not timid at all. He put down the teapot and raised his brows: "What's the matter? I want to take action. Are you my opponent?"
"Hmph, a gentleman talks but doesn't do anything. I'm too lazy to be like you. Let me earn some food. Otherwise, I'll go to the boss and wear small shoes for you. Do you believe it?"
"Go ahead, go ahead if you can!"
The two of them bickering has become a daily routine, and even other people in the kitchen are not surprised.
It was Liu Lan who gave Xu Damao a bowl of rice, took the money and continued to clean up. It wasn't that she was nice to Xu Damao, it was mainly because she had a headache listening to the two arguing.
After getting the rice, Xu Damao raised his neck and said with a snort: "Brother, if I don't have the experience of an old bachelor like you, you will never be able to find a wife in this life."
"Hey, hello, aren't you Xu Damao single? As the saying goes, a thousand steps leads to a smile, right? Look at your virtue, believe it or not, I will slap you."
The two of them had a quarrel, but Xu Damao never won in a fight.
Xu Damao, who retreated to the door of the kitchen, saw that Silly Zhu hadn't moved, and said sharply: "Oh, I'm not like you. I know your qualities and no one will introduce you, but my brother will be introduced to you. After the blind date, my brother will bring him back. Let me take a look at it, I will envy you to death."
After saying the next word, Xu Damao ran away with his meal, without giving Silly Zhu a chance to talk back.
Seeing that no one was scolded, Shazhu turned to Liu Lan and said: "Look at his aggressive temper, what kind of food are you going to give him? You have nothing to do."
Silly Zhu is a little confused, but Liu Lan is not afraid of him. On the one hand, she is a woman, and on the other hand, there is Director Li behind her, so naturally she will not be scared by Silly Zhu.
'Snapped'
Throwing the rag on the table, he squinted and said sarcastically: "You are just a cook, just do your own thing. If you want to say something to anyone, what? Your family owns the canteen. If you say no, I won't be beaten." If you don’t have food, you won’t be given food.”
Silly Zhu usually has a sharp tongue, but gets timid when meeting women.
"I'm just as lazy as you, just do your job."
After Xu Damao left, Silly Zhu was also kicked out of the kitchen.
...
On the other side, Xu Damao's parents were worried about Xu Damao's marriage. They spent a lot of money to buy two cans and came to a detached building. Ye Haoran had been here several times. It was the Lou family.
'Dong dong dong'
"Who?"
"Mrs. Lou, it's us, Wood and Sulan."
After a click, the door of Lou's house opened, and Xiao'e's mother appeared behind the door. She was a little surprised when she saw Xu Damao's parents, but she still let the two of them in.
Coincidentally, Xu Damao's parents used to work for Lou Zhenhua. Damao's mother worked as a servant in the Lou family, and Xu Wood also contributed.
Lou Zhenhua knew long ago that his composition problem would hinder Lou Xiao'e, and he happened to take a fancy to Xu Damao's status as an ordinary worker, so he thought of bringing them together. Even if there were any problems with the couple in the future, at least Lou Xiao'e could still live a normal life.
But after talking to Ye Haoran, Lou Zhenhua felt that his view was a bit one-sided. Even if Lou Xiao'e got married, it might not be that easy to live a good life, so he temporarily put aside the matter of marriage. Unexpectedly, this The couple actually came to our door today.
Entering the house, Lou Zhenhua was drinking tea and reading the newspaper. Newspapers are currently the only channel for quickly obtaining information. Recently, many articles advocating the prevention of capitalist restoration have appeared. Lou Zhenhua, who has seen strong winds and waves, can see the changes in the direction of the wind, especially After Ye Haoran reminded him, Lou Zhenhua paid special attention to this news.
"Director Lou, you are free, we and I will come over to see you."
"Oh, it's Wood. Come as soon as you come. What else can you buy? I don't need anything at home."
Lou Zhenhua said a few polite words casually, and Xu Wood climbed up the pole: "Director Lou, it's not that you always think about us. Don't we have to come and visit from time to time, otherwise we will be ungrateful."
"Sit down, have a sip of tea, and don't leave in the afternoon. Come back after dinner in the evening."
People came to see him with their things, so it was hard for Lou Zhenhua to chase them away.
"Okay, okay, I haven't eaten Director Lou's food for a long time, and I can finally have a feast today."
The two chatted casually for a few words, and Xu Wood turned around and looked around and suddenly asked: "Hey, Director Lou, why didn't you see the moth?"
"Oh, she went shopping and will be back later."
When Xu Wood mentioned Lou Xiao'e, Lou Zhenhua immediately understood the purpose of the two couples' visit, but he did not explain it, but pretended not to know anything.
Seeing that Lou Zhenhua didn't answer, Xu Wood had to press down temporarily and wait for the next opportunity.
By the afternoon, the couple had no intention of leaving. Even if Lou Zhenhua and his wife didn't talk or went back to the back room, Xu and Wood were still sitting in the living room, with great intentions of staying up.
"Mom and Dad! I'm back!"
Lou Xiao'e walked to the living room with a cloth bag in her hand, and happened to see Mr. and Mrs. Xu Wood on the sofa.
"Ouch, the moth is back. I heard from Director Lou that you went shopping. What did you buy?"
"Oh, it's Uncle Xu, Aunt Xu. I went out to buy a coat."
Lou Xiao'e said a few polite words, and just as she was about to go back to the house, Damao's mother kept pestering her: "What kind of coat did you buy? Can I help you take a look?"
"No, no, no, you sit down, I'll go back to the house and change clothes and come out."
Lou Xiao'e fled in despair.
Just like that, when it was time for dinner, Lou Xiaoe had to come out to eat, so she had to sit down at the dining table. While eating, the Xu and Wood couple kept the atmosphere lively, not treating themselves as outsiders at all.
Seeing that the food was almost done, Xu and Wood looked at each other, and Xu Wood took the initiative to say: "Director Lou, we two have something to do here today. Even the moths are not small anymore, and my Damao's character is also very good." They're all good. Didn't you say before that you let the two of them get in touch, so..."
"It's not urgent, just wait."
Before Lou Xiao'e could throw the bowl, Lou Zhenhua spoke first.
"Wood, I did have this thought before, but as you can see, Mo Mo has a bad temper and is used to having no worries about food and clothing. I'm afraid that after she gets together with your Damao, Damao won't be able to stand her temper."
Lou Zhenhua said it politely, but the meaning of rejection was already very clear.
Damao's mother wanted to say something else, but Xu Wood held Damao's mother's hand under the table and said with a calm smile: "Director Lou's consideration makes sense. Why don't we just get in touch first and see if it doesn't work?" It’s good to just make friends.”
Seeing that the couple didn't understand, Lou Zhenhua shook his head and said, "We'll talk about this later. I'm a little busy right now, and Mozi has his own things to do. If you have someone suitable to contact you, just contact him. You don't have to wait for Mozi."
After refusing again, the Xu and Wood couple said nothing more and left Lou's house soon.
After the couple left, Lou Xiao'e pouted and said, "Dad, I don't want to know Xu Damao or Xu Xiaomao. I only have Ye Haoran."
"Dad knows, dad didn't agree, didn't he? Why are you so anxious?"
Lou Zhenhua rolled his eyes at his daughter, wiped his mouth and got off the table. Mozi's mother suddenly asked from the side: "Mozi, what did you buy this afternoon?"
Speaking of this, Lou Xiao'e became happy again: "Mom, I bought a coat for Haoran. It's time to change the season. I'll prepare it for him in advance."
After clearing away the dishes and washing, Mozhi's mother returned to the bedroom. Lou Zhenhua was already lying on the bed.
Mozi's mother sat over and asked, "Old Lou, what do you think? Didn't you think highly of Xu Wood's son before?"
loud Nothing about Ye Haoran is so easy to explain."
"But that Ye Haoran is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Will the moth be bullied?"
"He will definitely not be bullied. I think there is nothing wrong with his character, as long as he can protect the moth."
The reason why Lou Zhenhua regretted it was because of Ye Haoran's appearance.
Mozi's mother couldn't make the decision, so she sighed and said, "I don't care. Anyway, as long as Mozi doesn't suffer, anything is fine."
After saying that, he lay down and got ready to sleep.
Ye Haoran still doesn't know that because of his appearance, he has ruined a marriage, and he is also an acquaintance of his, one is Lou Xiao'e, and the other is his neighbor Xu Damao, but even if Ye Haoran knows, he will not take it seriously , and maybe even cheerfully say, "You deserve it."
Ye Haoran was lying in some room at home, playing with a gun.
Don't think too much, it's the big black star on the armed belt.
No matter which gun it is, it needs maintenance. If it gets rusty, it will become useless.
After servicing it, put it back into the holster and get ready to sleep.
Since Qin Huairu became a widow, she rarely comes to his place. Although she delivers food every day, she never stays for a minute longer because she is afraid that others will gossip.
Qin Huairu and Ye Haoran kept a little distance, but some people didn't, such as Silly Zhu.
Since Jia Dongxu disappeared, Shazhu's eyes lit up when he saw Qin Huairu, and he moved forward like a pug.
Qin Huairu kept a sense of distance, but some people liked Silly Zhu, such as Mrs. Jia.
There is no labor force in the family. Old Mrs. Jia looks for Sha Zhu to do hard work such as carrying firewood, carrying firewood, and carrying vegetables. Sha Zhu is also willing to do it and will be there as soon as she is called.
At this time, Qin Huairu's family was chattering.
Old Mrs. Jia was sitting on the kang, looking at Qin Huairu with squinting eyes, and kept muttering: "I'm not telling you, stupid Zhu is stupid, hey, if there is work, just let him do it, what can I do?" , No need to use it in vain, and also, Silly Zhu will go back to bring food and food if he has nothing to do now, you should go and get it, why, you have to let me, an old lady, come forward. "
"Mom, what are you talking about? Silly Zhu doesn't owe us anything, so why should we order people around and feel so comfortable if we owe them something?"
Qin Huairu also sat on the kang to rest, while the two children were sleeping on the other side.
Mrs. Jia's eyes widened: "Why not? I'm telling you, if you don't interact with anyone named Ye from now on, he won't have good intentions."
"Ye Haoran has no good intentions, but Silly Zhu has good intentions?"
Qin Huairu rolled her eyes. She found that it was difficult to communicate with Mrs. Jia. No matter what she said, it was all in vain and she was playing the piano to others.
Too lazy to say too much, Qin Huairu, who had long been sleepy, slowly fell asleep, leaving Mrs. Jia alone talking to herself.
It wasn't until she found that Qin Huairu had fallen asleep that Mrs. Jia curled her lips and followed her to lie down.
She is lazy and troubled. She has been taking care of herself at home for several years when she is in her fifties. Now that her son is gone, she can only count on Qin Huairu. To be honest, she also knows that Ye Haoran is rich, and her life with Ye Haoran will be more comfortable. Okay, but she just felt that something was wrong with Qin Huairu and Ye Haoran.
If it weren't for the fear that Qin Huairu would leave her alone, she would have fallen out with him long ago.
