Siheyuan: The Final Winner

Director Chen looked relieved and asked in a low voice:

"How many grains did you get this time?"

Jiang Pingan took out a bottle from his arms, handed it over, and said:

"Only three pills, this thing is too difficult to get!"

"I managed to get it with all my strength."

"This is one for you, Deputy Factory Manager Li. I will deliver it this time, and I want to find him a good cigarette."

Director Chen took the porcelain vase, pointed at Jiang Ping'an and laughed loudly:

"You, you! Now that you even dare to fight the idea of ​​Deputy Factory Manager Li, I really underestimate you."

As he said that, he took out twenty big black ten from his pocket and gave them to Jiang Pingan, which he had prepared in advance.

How about saying that this person has his own way?

Director Chen dared not go to Deputy Factory Manager Li and ask for things casually.

Of course, except for work needs.

Jiang Pingan laughed, took the money, and wrote a letter to Director Chen, and then went to the financial department to pay the bill.

Today's finances are very busy, Jiang Ping'an came early, and they haven't gone out to start paying wages.

When repaying the account, Jiang Ping'an also received his salary by the way.

"Jiang Ping'an, administrative level 22, clerk level 4, salary 56 yuan."

One of the financial officers yelled loudly in front of many colleagues, and it was announced.

Jiang Ping'an smiled, received his salary, exchanged some pleasantries with the officer, and then turned to leave.

After leaving the finance department, Jiang Ping'an went straight to Li's deputy director's office.

Knocking on the door and entering, Deputy Director Li was looking at the documents.

Seeing Jiang Ping'an come in, his eyes lit up, the corners of his mouth curled up, feeling inexplicably excited.

"Here you come? Sit down and talk." Deputy Director Li pointed to the opposite chair and said with a smile.

After Jiang Pingan sat down, he took out a bag of Huazi from the drawer and threw it over.

"Pick it yourself, this thing is in my drawer, it takes up a lot of space."

"Thank you, director!" Jiang Ping'an took the cigarette and thanked him repeatedly.

This is an ordinary Huazi. Deputy Factory Manager Li is a senior cadre and has two quotas of Huazi every month.

That kind of special offer, since it can be called a special offer, the number will definitely not be many, and only higher-level ones will be available.

Jiang Pingan tore open the cigarette, passed one to Deputy Director Li, and took one himself.

Taking out matches, the two of them lit them separately, puffing away.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Pingan took out two porcelain bottles from his pocket and handed them over.

"I have negotiated with the Chinese medicine practitioner, and there will be a ration of three pills per month from now on."

Deputy Factory Manager Li took it with both hands, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile:

"I'll just say you never disappoint."

"Very well, the bicycle ticket I prepared finally has a place to go."

With that said, he took out a bicycle ticket from the drawer and handed it to Jiang Ping'an.

In addition to the tickets, there are forty Big Black Tens.

Jiang Pingan took it with both hands, and put it in his pocket without counting.

Today, the market is very profitable, six or seven hundred yuan came in, and a bicycle ticket was also harvested.

Deputy Factory Manager Li smiled and said, "Last time I told you that your sister-in-law would like to invite you to dinner."

"It's better to hit the sun than to choose the day, why don't you go to my house to have a light meal tonight?"

"Thank you to the factory manager, and at the same time help me take care of my sister-in-law, and thank her for her kindness." Jiang Pingan said gratefully.

"There is no need to eat. If my sister-in-law is willing to help me get another cigarette of that kind, I will be very grateful!"

The pack of cigarettes given to him by deputy factory manager Li earlier hadn't been opened yet.

This is a good thing, and it can be used for gift giving and relationship, so it can't be wasted easily.

As for the loose ones, Jiang Ping'an didn't smoke a few.

Most of them were distributed to some section chiefs and directors in the factory.

Deputy Factory Manager Li was stunned for a moment, then laughed, pointing at Jiang Ping'an and saying:

"Hahaha... I used to hear old Chen say that you were very rude, but I still didn't believe it. Now I have seen it!"

"Okay, it's hard for you to make a request, and I can't refuse it, so I agree on behalf of your sister-in-law."

Jiang Pingan thanked him loudly, and after speaking a few words with Deputy Factory Manager Li, he got up and left.

Back in the office, Jiang Ping'an counted the money and put it all in the space.

He took out the ticket and looked at it again, and sighed in his heart for Li Huaide's generosity.

After looking at it for a while, I put away the ticket.

Jiang Pingan took the note from Director Chen and went to the warehouse to get a stove and a basket of briquettes.

After taking it back and putting it in the office, I went out to wash my hands, went downstairs, and planned to go to the workshop.

Now that the tickets are in hand, let Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong know.

It is the most taboo to hide something that is obtained in a fair manner.

A bicycle is a big item, even if you go to a department store with money and tickets to buy it, the stamp will be smashed.

If the neighbors don't know where they came from, if they are jealous or don't know about it, they can report it secretly.

Even if the security department or the police station come to investigate, nothing will happen, but the disgusting people are real.

The supreme leader said: We must make more friends and make fewer enemies.

Living in the moment.

It would be extremely unwise to deal with neighbors coldly because of unnecessary misunderstandings.

Three workshops.

Yi Zhonghai sat on a chair in the corner to rest, drinking tea slowly.

The workers are not in the mood to go to work today, because they are anxious to pay their wages, so their days are like years.

Seeing Jiang Ping'an approaching, Yi Zhonghai got up and pointed out the workshop, and the two left the workshop to talk.

"Master, look!" Jiang Pingan took out his bicycle ticket as if offering a treasure, and said with a smile.

Yi Zhonghai was stunned for a moment, his eyes lit up, and he said in surprise, "You got it so quickly?"

"That's right? If you say you want to get it, you can get it!" Jiang Ping'an raised his eyebrows and smiled.

Yi Zhonghai took it over and looked at it over and over again, nodded and said:

"It's really a good thing. It's hard to find a ticket for this thing. You're so talented!"

With that said, he returned the ticket to Jiang Ping'an, and said:

"When I get home from get off work, I'll lend you the money to buy the car, and I'll keep my word."

"Thank you, Grandpa. With your words, I feel relieved."

Jiang Pingan said with a smile, and put away the ticket.

"Why are you being polite to me?" Yi Zhonghai waved his hands.

Jiang Pingan took out a cigarette, handed it over, and said with a smile:

"I'm not being polite. You see, I'll come to you as soon as I get the ticket!"

"Haha, you boy, you are right, you have never been polite to me." Yi Zhonghai laughed.

At the same time, he was very relieved that Jiang Ping'an thought about him all the time, didn't he just treat him as an outsider?

While talking, Liu Haizhong came out of the workshop.

Jiang Pingan took out a cigarette, handed it over, and told him about getting the bicycle ticket.

"You're quick enough, you said you're going to get the ticket from Deputy Factory Manager Li, and you're really going to get it!" Liu Haizhong said in surprise.

Jiang Pingan laughed, took a puff of cigarette, and said:

"That's right, I never talk big."

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said with a smile, "Ping'an is an honest boy who keeps his word."

"It's true." Liu Haizhong echoed.

"Take a look at the ticket? Let me see what it looks like?"

Jiang Pingan took it out of his pocket and handed it over:

"Look, it's just like a receipt, nothing unusual."

Bicycle ticket, nothing special, black and white, with a stamp on it.

"Don't look at such a piece of paper, but people are smashing their heads and rushing to ask for it."

Liu Haizhong took a closer look and sighed.

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "Yes, the price of this piece of paper on the black market is enough to buy a bicycle."

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Rolling mill, back kitchen.

Seeing Jiang Ping'an coming, Liu Lan smiled happily.

She smiled and asked, "Is it safe? Has the food station announced it? When will the food be paid?"

These days, most families don't have enough food to eat, and they often don't have enough food until the end of the month.

According to the actual situation, the food department will let people pay for the next month's food a few days in advance.

In this way, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, people have to go all out to work (at least once a month) throughout the year.

Take grain books, noodle bags, and oil bottles to the grain supply station, and line up to receive grain and pour oil.

Especially at the end of the month, as soon as the grain station announces the date of the next month's grain and oil supply, there will be a lot of people buying grain.

Adults and children join the battle.

From the opening of the door in the morning to the end of get off work, the people queuing up to receive food and pour oil have been uninterrupted (do not leave work at noon).

Grain and oil in the city are strictly rationed according to each household, each person's age and job (type of work).

Purchase with grain books or stamps.

Employees are determined according to the type of work and position, and the number varies. Coarse grains and fine grains are uniformly supplied in proportion.

The standards are complex and the points are very detailed.

The ration generally starts from the birth of a child, and increases year by year as the child grows older.

For adults who do not have a formal job, the previous standard is 28 catties.

In the past few years, it has been difficult, and it has been adjusted to 21 catties.

Temporary workers are based on the letter of introduction from the unit and approved by the Food Bureau. They are classified into light and heavy manual labor types and increase monthly.

And cooking oil, regardless of age, type of work and occupation, is two taels for everyone (at most half a catty).

During the National Day, New Year's Day and New Year's Eve, some extra flour and rice will be provided.

Also increase the amount of vegetable oil a little, sometimes more and sometimes less, not fixed.

Jiang Pingan shook his head and said, "It hasn't been announced yet. According to the usual practice, it should be two days after tomorrow."

"Since I haven't believed it yet, it should be according to the usual practice." Liu Lan said with a smile.

While talking, He Yuzhu, who had gone to the bathroom and came back, lifted the curtain and came in.

"Hey, Jiang Ping'an, I just heard from the uncle that your bicycle ticket is coming?" He Yuzhu raised his eyebrows and asked.

Seeing him coming, Liu Lan blinked at Jiang Ping'an, turned around and hurried away.

Jiang Pingan pulled a chair and sat down, nodded and said with a smile:

"You know my temperament, and you rarely talk empty words."

"You want to borrow money from the uncle again?" He Yuzhu also sat down beside him and asked with a smile.

"You kid borrowed so much money, I'll see when you can pay it back."

Jiang Pingan rolled his eyes at him and said, "You don't have to worry about this."

"But the money I borrowed from you, pay it back later!"

"This month, I plan to repay the money I borrowed from the third uncle's family and Jiang Laowu's family first."

He Yuzhu asked with a smile: "If I don't agree, can you pay me back?"

"No! I'm here to inform you, not to discuss with you!" Jiang Pingan shook his head and smiled.

"Okay, your kid was a grandson when he lent me money."

"Now that I ask you to pay back the money, will I become a grandpa?"

Jiang Pingan laughed loudly and said, "You are only half right."

"When I lent you money, I was also an uncle!"

"I also said that I have a thick skin, and you are not thin-skinned!" He Yuzhu scolded with a smile.

"By the way, they are all closed now. When will you buy your bicycle, watch, and sewing machine?"

Jiang Ping'an thought for a while, then pondered: "Let's talk about it after we come back from the northeast!"

"During the time I plan to leave, hire some workers, buy some materials, and repair the house."

He Yuzhu tsk tsk said: "Tsk tsk, I really underestimated you!"

"These three turns and one sound are all together, and the house is repaired again."

"It's just that your kid owes a lot of debt, but you can get everything done. This is a real skill."

"Should I wait until the end of the year and find a wife to come back?"

Jiang Pingan laughed and said, "Haha, silly Zhu, don't be envious, you can't learn my abilities!"

While talking, a fat man ran in from the outside.

"Jiang's purchase is good!" He greeted Jiang Ping'an first, then turned to He Yuzhu and said:

"Master, the finance side is shutting down the salary."

He Yuzhu got up and nodded, "Okay, get your salary earlier, and you'll be safe!"

After the group left the back kitchen, Jiang Pingan ran into Director Feng of the third workshop head-on in the corridor.

"Ping An came here? I have been looking for you for several times." Director Feng stepped forward and said.

Jiang Pingan asked suspiciously, "What is Lao Feng looking for from me?"

"Come on, let's talk." Director Feng pointed to the outside and smiled.

When the two came to the corner, Director Feng took out a cigarette, gave Jiang Pingan one, and said:

"It's not that my sister gave birth to a nephew the day before yesterday, who lacked nutrition. I didn't know you had gone to the countryside until I came to look for you."

"Could you help think of an idea for something nutritious?"

After Jiang Pingan took a puff of cigarette, he pondered and asked, "Are eggs okay?"

"Only eggs?" Director Feng said disappointedly.

Jiang Pingan asked with a smile, "Then what do you want?"

"Can I get an old hen? Not really, a rooster is fine too." Director Feng discussed.

Jiang Pingan nodded and said, "How much?"

"How much? I want ten, can you get them for me?" Director Feng's eyes lit up and he asked in surprise.

Jiang Pingan shook his head and said, "That's not possible, at most one, and a ticket is required, if you don't have a ticket, you can't get it."

"If you have a ticket, if you have a ticket, one is fine, it's better than nothing!" Director Feng nodded repeatedly.

"Great, I knew it would be done with you."

"I've made a note of this favor, and I will call you at any time in the future."

Jiang Ping'an smiled and said, "Both of us, why are you so polite?"

"By the way, all you want is chicken? Do you need anything else?"

"Let's finish it once, you know, I don't have much time in the factory, and you may not be able to find me when the time comes."

Director Feng pondered: "Seeing that you have a long way to go, brother, I'm not polite."

"You can get me another thirty catties of flour, sixty eggs, and three catties of sugar."

Jiang Pingan glared at him, and said angrily, "You're really welcome!"

"Okay, bring the money and tickets, and I'll take you home tonight!"

He has helped a lot in the past with such a favor.

As a buyer, it is always inevitable to have this way.

At that time, when the supplies were loose, he helped others, and he didn't need a ticket, and the price was more expensive at most.

Now that supplies are in short supply, tickets must be requested, otherwise he will not help.

Things like having a baby, celebrating a birthday, getting married, etc.

Most people will prepare for a long time, and some people even started to prepare a few years ago.

As long as you want to find these things, you will deposit money and tickets in advance.

Now that Jiang Ping'an had space, it was easier to help others.

It is also extremely useful for him to ask for these tickets.

Food stamps, meat tickets, and cloth tickets are all hard currencies.

Like the piggy he bought from Liang Laosan last time, he used his own savings ticket.

Including buying bees a few days ago, they only need money and food stamps.

It's okay to talk about money, but it's a big deal to borrow.

If you don't have a ticket, if you encounter something good, you can only stare blankly.

Director Feng took out a handful of money and tickets, counted some, handed them to Jiang Ping'an, smiled and said:

"You're welcome, I'm not looking for you either!"

"It's hard work for you, brother will remember it in my heart."

"If you have something to do in the future, please let me know, and I will never refuse."

Jiang Pingan took the money and tickets, counted them, nodded and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, I won't be polite to you if I need anything in the future."

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When I get off work in the afternoon.

It was announced at the grain station that they can go there tomorrow to collect grain.

The rolling mill has also issued a notice and broadcast, and tomorrow is a day off.

The workers were all smiles.

Although we all know that the practice will not change.

But it was only after the news was announced that people really breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that supplies are too scarce, who knows if there will be any changes?

The news had no effect on Jiang Ping'an.

He has acquaintances over there, so he can go there sooner or later.

It's just that the people in the courtyard will not rest tonight.

I usually get up at three or four o'clock in the morning.

In a hurry, I went to wait in line outside the gate of the grain station, or even passed there earlier.

Back to the courtyard after get off work.

Jiang Ping'an took the bicycle home and put it away.

Then he took the notebook out of the space and murmured:

"Yan Bugui's house, eighteen yuan."

"I owe Jiang Lao five, six yuan."

Repay twenty-four yuan this month, and continue to save money in the days to come.

After confirming that it was correct, Jiang Ping'an cleared up the money and prepared it.

Another 30 eggs were packed in net bags, and more than 20 families lived in the yard.

For a while, each family will give one, and there will be extra.

I spend a lot of money recently, and I still have to call to say hello if I can't pay back the money.

Stepping out, he came directly to Yan Bugui's house.

"Third Master, you came back early enough today! I'll pay you back the eighteen yuan."

Yan Bugui also just came back not long ago, sitting and drinking boiled water.

He got up and smiled, "Sit down safely."

"I also heard that Minger can pay for the food, so I will come back earlier."

"As for the money you borrowed, if money is tight, don't rush to pay it back."

"It's never too late when you're free."

"By the way, I heard from Lao Yi that you want to repair the house?"

"Is the money enough? If not, I can lend you some."

Jiang Pingan glanced at him in surprise, smiled and said:

"The third master is benevolent, but you also know my temperament."

"I borrow money everywhere, and I pay attention to borrowing and repaying. It is not difficult to borrow again."

"So the money must be repaid to you today, and I will borrow it from your family in the future."

As he said that, he handed over eighteen yuan, and took another egg and put it on the table.

Yan Bugui sighed secretly, thinking that in the future, the free eggs every month will be gone.

"Okay, in the future, if you need money, within 20 yuan, as long as you ask, I will lend it to you."

Jiang Ping'an smiled and said: "Then I will thank the third master first!"

Yan Bugui took the money and counted it twice, nodded and said:

"That's right, I'll give you an IOU."

With the IOU in hand, Jiang Ping'an threw it into the stove and burned it. After burning to ashes, he said goodbye and left.

"The eggs will be gone..." Yan Bugui muttered to himself with a face full of pain.

On the other side, Jiang Ping'an went to Jiang Laowu's house.

Pay back the money, burn the IOU, and also leave an egg.

"Ping An, remember to borrow money from me next time you need it!"

"This child, why did you choose my family for paying back the money? Hey..."

After paying back the money of the two families, Jiang Pingan took out his notebook and crossed out their names.

Then it's much easier.

Apart from Jia's family in the yard, Jiang Ping'an visited them one by one, spoke kind words, and gave an egg as interest.

Eggs cost five cents each, and this interest is not cheap.

After a while, Jiang Ping'an borrowed another 20 yuan.

In the notebook, I added a few thick strokes.

No way, I am willing to lend it to him.

I don't borrow too much, two or three yuan less, and about ten yuan more.

And told Jiang Pingan not to pay it all at once when paying back the money.

Pay it back several times slowly, don't use it in a hurry.

Those who are about to pay off, also hurry up to make up a few yuan, lest there will be no eggs next month.

Among them, Yi Zhonghai's family and Jiang Ping'an owed the most.

A total of four hundred and sixty-five yuan was borrowed.

Immediately, I will borrow another 180 to buy a bicycle, and by then it will be 645.

"By the way, it doesn't cost dozens of dollars to repair a house?"

"I need to borrow another fifty-five yuan, let's round it up!"

Yi Zhonghai's salary is high, 99 yuan per month, and the couple's expenses are not big, so Jiang Ping'an made a calculation.

Not to mention more, based on an average savings of 50 yuan per month, you can save 600 yuan per year.

Counting from the founding of the People's Republic of China, it has been eleven years now, and there are six thousand six.

This amount is only a lot more, after all, their family saved money before the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Jiang Ping'an planned to find a way to get the money.

Why save money? Why pension? If you die and don't spend all the money, wouldn't you lose money?

Therefore, Jiang Ping'an will look for opportunities to change Yi Zhonghai's consumption concept.

And Shenlong Dan is a very good medium.

Yi Zhonghai was injured when he was young, and his life became worse.

The Dragon Pill should improve his quality of life and rejuvenate him.

After Yi Zhonghai felt that it was okay again, he definitely wanted to have his own child, so why not go all out?

At that time, his savings will flow into Jiang Ping'an's pocket like flowing water.

But Jiang Pingan would not tell Yi Zhonghai that Shenlong Pill was just a booster drug, not a cure for infertility.

"Then what did you say to the deaf old lady?" Yi Zhonghai asked curiously.

Jiang Ping'an raised his eyebrows and said, "Have you seen it all?"

"You guys are pushing and shoving, can't you see it?" Yi Zhonghai rolled his eyes and said.

Jiang Pingan laughed and explained:

"I went to pay back the money, but I didn't pay back the money. Instead, I borrowed ten yuan from her."

"How much did you owe her originally? By the way, why did you borrow so much money?" Yi Zhonghai asked suspiciously.

Jiang Pingan said: "Originally I owed her twenty yuan, but now I owe her thirty."

"As for the borrowed money, it is naturally for business trips."

"A poor family is rich, so be prepared. It's always good to have more money when you go outside."

Yi Zhonghai nodded slowly, got up and went to the room to get the IOU.

Together with the eighteen big black ten, hand it over to Jiang Ping'an.

One hundred and eighty is the money to buy the bicycle, and Jiang Ping'an had asked about the price before.

After Jiang Pingan took the IOU and the money, he shook his head and said:

"Not enough, you can lend me another fifty-five to make up the whole."

"I am repairing a house, and I need to hire workers and buy materials."

This matter was agreed before, Yi Zhonghai didn't ask any further questions, and went into the house to get the money out.

"You got all the tickets needed to buy the materials?" Yi Zhonghai asked doubtfully.

Jiang Pingan took the money, counted it, nodded and said:

"I have already greeted Director Wang of the Sub-district Office and asked her to help with it. I will go to her place to have a look tomorrow."

Yi Zhonghai suddenly said: "I said, why do you have a plan in your mind! It turns out that you have already found a way?"

"Hey, this way is not for nothing. I bought a few chickens for Director Wang's niece!"

Yi Zhonghai asked curiously, "Her niece gave birth again?"

"Well, this time it's a girl again. I heard that her husband's family is very upset." Jiang Pingan nodded.

Yi Zhonghai said depressedly: "Wow, girls are not your own?"

"You always think that way, but others don't think so!" Jiang Ping'an said with a pursed mouth.

As he spoke, he pointed to the opposite side and continued:

"Look at Jia Zhang, after Qin Huairu gave birth to a child, everyone said that she was going to give birth to a fat boy again."

"After the baby was born, when she saw that she was a girl, she saw that Qin Huairu didn't like her left and right."

"I don't even let her fill the confinement period, so I drive her up to wash clothes, cook, and clean up."

"This is a living example before our eyes!"

Yi Zhonghai sighed, hesitated, shook his head and remained silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

Drought to death, flood to death, people's joys and sorrows are not connected.

Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Jiang Pingan stopped talking.

He quickly wrote a new IOU, handed it to Yi Zhonghai, and left.

When he got home, Jiang Ping'an borrowed a fire next door, lit the fire, and prepared to boil a pot of water.

Just as he put the pot on the stove, He Yuzhu walked in.

"Silly Zhu, remember to knock on the door next time you come in. This is basic courtesy." Jiang Ping'an said seriously.

He Yuzhu smiled, nodded and said, "Okay, I will knock next time."

"What do you need from me?" Jiang Ping'an asked in confusion, his expression relaxed.

He Yuzhu rubbed his hands, faltered for a while, and then said:

"Well, Jiang Ping'an, I want to discuss with you."

Jiang Pingan picked up a small bench and handed it over, nodded and said:

"If you are asking me to borrow money or ask me to repay the money, or even ask for rainwater and food, don't talk to me."

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Jiang Ping'an said it right.

When He Yuzhu came to him, he really wanted to take He Yushui's ration back.

How could Jiang Pingan agree?

Not only did he not agree, but he also borrowed fifty yuan from He Yuzhu, saying that he needed it for a business trip.

When He Yuzhu refused, Jiang Ping'an joked that he would go out and spread rumors tomorrow.

It is said that He Yuzhu has an affair with the old lady Zhou who is in her fifties in the alley next door.

To ruin his reputation and prevent him from marrying a wife.

He Yuzhu wanted to cry but had no tears, so he lent another fifty to Jiang Ping'an unwillingly.

When I left, I scolded my mother, saying that I shouldn't come here today.

"Hahaha... Xiao Mian, you still want to take advantage of me."

After He Yuzhu left, Jiang Ping'an laughed out loud.

After laughing, Jiang Ping'an pushed the cart out and delivered what Director Feng needed.

Director Feng's house was not far away, and Jiang Ping'an came back half an hour later.

In addition to earning money and tickets this time, Director Feng also gave him a pack of large-scale cigarettes.

Thirty cents and two packs, not bad, not bad.

Favors belong to favors, if you help, you should express what should be expressed, Director Feng Menerqing.

When Jiang Ping'an asked him to help Yi Zhonghai, he also invited him to dinner and gave him cigarettes.

I looked at the time, and it was time to eat meat again.

Braised pork with white flour steamed buns, and spicy soup, it is simply delicious.

If there is space, it is different. A cooked meal will look like it was out of the pan, and it will look like it when it is taken out.

Even so, close the door, draw the curtains, and eat in the house.

Not a single bit of the smell is allowed to leak out.

Listening to the radio, eating delicious food, and having Qin Huairu come over to serve her at night, life is not to mention how pleasant it is.

Eat and drink enough, the sky is already dark.

Jiang Ping'an put the bowls and plates in the basin, scalded them with boiling water, brought them to the sink, and cleaned them.

It is not good to have enough oil and water, and it is difficult to wash dishes.

After washing, go home.

Jiang Ping'an filled up the water in the salt water bottle and thermos, added some water to the pot, and continued to boil.

At this time, I saw Yan Bugui's family opposite, big and small, all wrapped up tightly, and the whole family was dispatched.

He was about to go out with a flour bag and an oil bottle.

"Third Master, are you queuing at the grain station right now?" Jiang Ping'an came to the door and asked loudly.

Yan Bugui stopped, turned his head sideways, lifted the frame of the mirror, nodded and smiled:

"Yes, if you go early, you will always be in the front row, and the food will be at home early, so you can feel at ease."

Jiang Pingan shook his head and said, "It's too early, there's no need for that."

"In such a cold day, it's not worth it to freeze someone and catch a cold?"

"Hehe, you'll be fine if you dress warmly." Yan Bugui smiled, turned around and took the family out.

Jiang Pingan shook his head, took out a cigarette, lit it, and smoked slowly.

Soon, people in the yard came out of their homes one after another and wanted to line up at the grain station.

Even Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and He Yuzhu's family came out.

"First uncle, second uncle, are you going to the grain station now?" Jiang Ping'an asked in surprise.

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "I can't sleep, so I just go to the grain station and line up. Do you want to go together?"

"I won't go." Jiang Ping'an shook his head slowly.

With a shy stomach, Liu Haizhong stepped forward and said, "By the way, Ping An, don't you have a way?"

"Can you think of a way to keep us from queuing up?"

Jiang Ping'an had black lines all over his head, and said in a bad mood:

"Second uncle, even if there is a way, favors shouldn't be used here, right?"

He Yuzhu on the side nodded and said with contempt:

"Second uncle is stupid, favors don't work like that."

"Old Liu, don't be so mischievous. Is it easy to make friends in Ping An?" Yi Zhonghai also said with a cold face.

"Besides, even if you don't have to line up today, what about in the future? Don't you have to line up!"

Jiang Pingan spread his hands to Liu Haizhong and said with a smile:

"Second uncle, you see, they are all normal people, and you are the only one who is lost in the lake!"

Liu Haizhong laughed dryly and said, "Ahem, am I joking?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled at Jiang Ping'an, "It's okay, Ping'an, since you won't go, we'll leave."

"First uncle, go slowly, second uncle, go slowly." Jiang Ping'an watched them leave.

Soon, the yard fell silent.

Back in the room, Jiang Ping'an washed his face and feet with a basin of water.

While pouring the footwashing water, I saw Qin Huairu coming out of the middle courtyard.

She glanced at Jiang Ping'an, smiled slightly, looked left and right, stepped forward and asked:

"You didn't go to the food station with the uncle and the others?"

"No, I'm going, what are you having for dinner?" Jiang Ping'an asked with a smile.

Qin Huairu smiled sweeter, pursed her lips, and whispered:

"If you are in a hurry to collect food, you can help me warm the food, and I will pick it up myself."

"That won't work. What if I'm not at home and the fire goes out?" Jiang Ping'an shook his head.

"When the time comes, all the food left for you will be cold, and you will starve."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "You have a conscience, I'll go to the bathroom first, and I'll talk to you when I come back."

"Aren't you afraid that Jia Dongxu and the others will find out when you talk to me now?" Jiang Pingan asked with a smile.

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "It's just me and Xiaodang at home, and they all went to the food station."

"Hey, didn't Jia Dongxu lose his rations?" Jiang Pingan asked suspiciously.

Qin Huairu nodded and said: "If you lose the ration, you have to bring it back, otherwise how will you give it to others?"

Jiang Pingan chuckled, nodded and said, "Okay, go and come back quickly."

Qin Huairu hummed softly, nodded and glanced at him, implying Chunbo, and turned to leave.

When Jiang Ping'an returned home, he took six steamed buns made of delicate stick noodles and served them hot.

This steamed corn bread is already hot, and it is put in the pot to pretend.

Then, he made another bowl of hot and spicy soup to warm it up.

This is what Qin Huairu will eat today, and it's the same thing with eating dumplings every day.

After getting ready, Jiang Ping'an turned on the brazier and warmed up the temperature in the room first.

After a while, Qin Huairu came with Xiao Dang in his arms.

"Why did you bring Xiaodang?" Jiang Ping'an frowned.

Qin Huairu handed the pawn to Jiang Ping'an, and said with a smile:

"Leave it at home, what if she cries later?"

"Okay, then I'll hug for a while, the food is warming in the pot, you can get it yourself," Jiang Pingan said.

With that said, he took Xiaodang and went to the inner room.

Soon, Qin Huairu came in with Wowotou and spicy soup.

"Okay! You even made spicy soup with peanuts in it!" Qin Huairu was delighted.

Jiang Pingan sat down, laughed and said, "That's right, I told you earlier, I won't let you go hungry."

"Well, I was right when I followed you." Qin Huairu nodded and smiled, then chewed and swallowed slowly.

"This hot and spicy soup tastes really good, rich in flavor, spicy and delicious. After drinking it, the whole body will feel warm."

Jiang Ping'an smiled and asked, "Six buns, is that enough? You haven't eaten all day, have you?"

"Well, I'm very hungry, so I drink boiled water, so I go to the toilet frequently." Qin Huairu nodded.

"That's enough corn bread. Although I'm hungry, I don't eat much. Besides, don't you have a big bowl of Hu spicy soup?"

Jiang Pingan nodded and said: "Then eat slowly, don't eat too fast, it will fill your stomach."

"Well, I'll eat first, and I'll serve you later." Qin Huairu nodded and buried her head in cooking.

Jiang Pingan hugged Xiaodang beside him.

This girl is well-behaved, she is rarely seen crying, and she is easy to feed.

Only when I am very hungry, or when it is very cold or hot, or when I am sick, will I cry.

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Under Jiang Ping'an's detection.

There were not many people left in the yard, most of them went to the grain station.

"Have you noticed the people in the courtyard before?" Jiang Ping'an asked suspiciously.

Qin Huairu pursed her lips and smiled, "I've been paying attention since this afternoon."

"No way, I want to wait for you to come back first, and find a chance to order something to eat."

"Later, when the news came that the food station was delivering food, I guessed that the possibility of you queuing up was very small."

"I heard that you have acquaintances before, so I pay attention to the people in the courtyard, hoping to come to you sooner."

Jiang Pingan nodded and smiled, "You are a caring person."

Qin Huairu chuckled and ate slowly.

After eating and drinking, Qin Huairu quickly washed the dishes and came back to take the pawn.

"I'll hold her and fall asleep first, so as not to disturb us."

Speaking of which, she had been with Jiang Ping'an all these days.

My man, Jia Dongxu, was not interested because he was hungry and hungry.

On the contrary, Qin Huairu's moisturized face got better and better, and her face was radiant.

After a while, Xiao Dang fell asleep, and Qin Huairu put her on his feet.

Because there is a salt water bottle there, it has already been warmed up, so it is convenient for Xiaodang to sleep at the moment.

Turning around, Qin Huairu reached out to hold Jiang Pingan who was about to pounce, and whispered:

"Don't worry, I know you like to be clean, I'll get some water to wash first."

Jiang Ping'an's eyes lit up, he nodded and smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll take a look too."

Qin Huairu's face turned red with embarrassment.

Although she showed Jiang Ping'an many times, this is a private place after all, and she was still very embarrassed.

"It's your fault!" Qin Huairu gave him a gouged look, but didn't stop him, acquiescing to his actions.

Anyway, Jiang Ping'an had already wiped him out, and it was inevitable for him to look at him.

If it spoils his interest and makes him unhappy, it will not be beautiful.

Soon, Qin Huairu came in with a basin of hot water, gave Jiang Pingan a shy look, and slowly eased away...

The sound of watering is a little crisp, flowing like spring water.

Jiang Ping'an watched with wide eyes and clicked his tongue from time to time.

"Don't hide, turn around." Jiang Pingan said with a smirk.

Qin Huairu blushed like an apple, gritted her teeth and stared and said:

"You are the only one who can torment people, what's so good about it? It's so ugly!"

Jiang Pingan laughed and said, "No, I just love to watch it, I'm so fascinated!"

Qin Huairu pursed her lips, but finally couldn't help Jiang Pingan's eyes, and turned to Jiang Pingan.

"Well, yes, this is very beautiful!" Jiang Ping'an sighed softly.

Qin Huairu groaned

, speed up the movement, and stand up after three or two strokes.

"Don't worry, I haven't seen enough yet!" Jiang Pingan said eagerly.

Qin Huairu bit her lip and replied, "I'll put the water outside, it will come right away."

"Don't go out, just put it here, I'll pour it again tomorrow."

Jiang Pingan's heart was hot, and he stepped forward and hugged Qin Huairu by the waist...

"Oh, slow down, it hurts me... hiss..."

...

afterwards.

"You're pressing my hair!" Qin Huairu whispered, exhaling.

Jiang Pingan gave way, and Qin Huairu quickly pulled his hair to the other side, and lay down slowly in his arms.

"I spend more time with you now." Qin Huairu said suddenly.

Jiang Pingan looked down at her, nodded and said:

"During this time, you have become half of my woman."

"Where did the other half go?" Qin Huairu asked doubtfully.

It's all eaten and wiped clean, why is it only half of it?

Jiang Pingan patted her on the shoulder, sighed and said:

"You've been at Jia's house most of the time!"

"Then there's nothing you can do, you'll never be able to take this little half away." Qin Huairu suddenly said.

"I am the daughter-in-law of Jia's family. I have children there. If I am not there, where will I go?"

"Come here with you? I'd like to, but are you willing to raise a child for Jia's family?"

Jiang Ping'an pursed his lips and said, "Don't even think about it!"

"I knew it, so, you will never be able to take away my other half." Qin Huairu said.

Jiang Ping'an said disapprovingly, "I didn't think about snatching it either, as long as you come to accompany me often."

"I can't snatch you away, but I will definitely be with you all the time." Qin Huairu whispered.

"That is, when you marry a daughter-in-law in the future, if I want to come to accompany you again, I'm afraid it will not be so convenient."

Jiang Pingan laughed and said, "Then don't worry about it, I'll definitely think of a solution then."

"It would be great if you married Jingru, it would be much more convenient for me to come to your house." Qin Huairu suggested.

Jiang Pingan glanced at it, and asked with a smile, "But are you telling the truth? Don't make me stumble?"

"To be honest, after you punished me last time, how dare I trip you again?" Qin Huairu said depressedly.

Jiang Pingan chuckled, nodded and said, "I hope you can keep your word, or don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Aren't you afraid that I will die?" Qin Huairu asked doubtfully.

Jiang Pingan said meaningfully: "You try to break it? Even if you yell now, I won't be afraid."

"At that time, I will tell people that you want to frame me and steal my money and food, and see who they will believe!"

"If this is the case, maybe I will hand you over to the street office or the police station, and let you eat in prison."

"Don't laugh, this kind of thing, I can really do it, and I can be ruthless."

Qin Huairu pursed her lips and was about to speak when Jiang Ping'an suddenly pressed her small mouth.

"Don't move, someone is coming back to the courtyard." Jiang Ping'an listened for a moment and reminded in a low voice.

After pondering for a few seconds, Jiang Ping'an said, "Put on your clothes quickly and take Xiaodang back. Maybe your mother-in-law is back."

"You can hear this?" Qin Huairu asked in surprise.

Jiang Ping'an smiled and said, "Don't tell the tricks you learned from others in the countryside."

"Get up quickly, and come back tomorrow. I'm 90% sure that it's your mother-in-law who came back with a stick."

Qin Huairu didn't dare to delay, she quickly got up and put on her clothes, and said while putting on:

"It's really possible for her to come back. It's so cold, I guess she can't bear it."

"What's more, I have to watch all night, and I don't know when I will get the food tomorrow."

Jiang Ping'an smiled and said: "Don't worry about it, the uncles will send the food to your house tomorrow."

"Well, thank you very much this time." Qin Huairu smiled at him and said:

"I heard from my mother-in-law that it was you who gave the idea to the three uncles."

"Otherwise, my family can only drink northwest wind this month. Fortunately, I have you."

Soon, she dressed properly and carried Xiao Dang out of the bed.

"I'm leaving first. I won't have a good time tonight. I will serve you well tomorrow."

Jiang Pingan smiled and pursed his lips. Qin Huairu smiled, stepped forward to kiss him, and turned to leave.

After a while, Jia Zhang and Banggen really came back.

Jiang Pingan lifted the curtain, glanced at the corner, and confirmed the matter.

Based on the footsteps of people in the courtyard, he is 80% sure to confirm the identity of others within a hundred meters.

When the footsteps are familiar in the future, it is 100% impossible.

Of course, when a stranger comes, you can only confirm that someone is coming and roughly where.

"Sleep, there are still many things to do tomorrow..."