On the contrary, it was Jia Zhangshi who demonstrated her superb skills at this time.
Not only did he actively befriend the fat man, but he also refused to eat the steamed buns Qin Huairu brought back and refused to wear the clothes she made, saying, "I will not eat unclean food, and I will not wear unclean clothes."
Somehow the news spread throughout the courtyard, and everyone suddenly felt sorry for Qin Huairu again; they said that it was too difficult for her, a widow, to raise such a large family, and yet her mother-in-law didn't know how to be considerate.
This instantly reversed the previous passive situation.
Then there's Sha Zhu. After Qin Jingru's plans were ruined by Xu Damao, he actually set his sights on Bang Geng's homeroom teacher: Ran Qiuye, Teacher Ran.
He really went to such lengths, or perhaps he genuinely didn't respect Yan Bugui, this third uncle. He actually had to beg him for help.
Sha Zhu first reported Yan Bugui for speculation and profiteering, and later cursed him as an old bastard and told him to go play around... With so many "merits" on his hands, guess how Yan Bugui will repay him?
Of course, I'll cherish everything he gave me!
The third uncle was so happy those few days, it was like celebrating the New Year. Happiness came too suddenly, how annoying!
That morning, Fatty was having a sweet dream with Yu Li in his arms when he heard a hoarse voice shouting in the yard, "It's terrible! Everyone come out and see if anything is missing from the house. A thief has broken into our yard! This is serious!"
Who else could be so annoying besides Yan Bugui?
Yu Li groggily opened her eyes and said, slightly grumpy, "Who is it, disturbing my peaceful sleep so early in the morning!"
The fat man hugged her and said, "Never mind, let's continue sleeping."
But Yan Bugui kept howling, and if he didn't wake up everyone in the courtyard, how could they know that his bicycle wheel was missing?
After being woken up, Yu Li nestled on the fat man's shoulder and listened for a while before saying, "It sounds like something's gone missing. Everyone's getting up to check their own homes."
The fat man sat up: "Sha Zhu stole Yan Bugui's bicycle wheel."
Yu Li didn't believe it: "How do you know?"
The fat man chuckled, "I just know. How about we make a bet?"
Yu Li's face turned as red as a persimmon at the mention of a bet; last time, Fatty made a bet with her, and she lost, and then she was forced to unlock... Ugh, so embarrassing!
Yu Li angrily punched him a few times before getting up, putting on her cotton coat, and saying, "Lie down a little longer, I'll go out and take a look, then I'll cook for you."
So virtuous! So gentle! The fat man was as happy as Xu Jiang.
By the way, speaking of Xu Jiang actually gave Fatty a heads-up. After the car wheel incident, the courtyard will soon be a stage for a series of sneak-ins and lock-picking incidents.
He'd better find a chance to bring Xu Jiang home. If that little brat Bang Geng dares to break in, hehehehe...
Yu Li returned shortly after leaving: "The Third Uncle's bicycle wheels were removed, and he's furious right now, saying he's going to the police station."
After finishing her story, Yu Li seemed to suddenly remember something: "Hey, let me tell you, it's so funny. That silly Zhu just happened to ask Uncle San about that girl named Ran, Teacher Ran, yes, about her. Uncle San got anxious and said, 'I can't even find my own wheel, how can I have time to care about your business!'"
The fat man told her, "The reason this happened is that Uncle San took a bribe from Sha Zhu but didn't do anything for him, so he's really looking for revenge."
Yu Li was convinced that her husband knew everything: "He's so shameless. A bicycle wheel costs more than ten yuan, and he just steals it like that. Why doesn't anyone do anything about it?"
"What do you care? Don't worry, Yi Zhonghai will pay for Sha Zhu's bill."
Yu Li first asked in confusion, "Pay the bill?" Then she said hesitantly, "Honey, I have something to tell you."
Seeing her adorable appearance, the fat man even spoke in a goldfish-like voice: "What's up, little girl?"
Yu Li slapped him in annoyance: "Girl, huh? I'm older than you, you brat!"
Ha, you old baby, just wait till I get my hands on you...
It turns out that Yu Li's aunt was coming to Beijing.
Her aunt's family lived in Taiyuan, where Yu Li had lived for a long time when she was a child. She was closer to her aunt than to her parents.
The fat man immediately understood: "I'll arrange it. I'll make sure our aunt feels right at home."
In the TV series, Yu Li wanted to borrow Yan Bugui's bicycle to treat her aunt. However, Yan Bugui preferred to go fishing rather than lend her the bike…
Now, bicycles? Fatty doesn't even want them anymore!
In the morning, the fat man made a phone call to Director Wang's house.
Director Wang was introduced by Deputy Factory Director Li's father-in-law, and was amazed by the fat man's Huaiyang cuisine, which is how he caught his eye.
It was through his connections that Fatty managed to get Chen Fang a job at the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import & Export Corporation.
Director Wang has been "introducing clients" to Fatty quite a bit lately; that commemorative photo taken at the guesthouse was recommended thanks to him.
When Director Wang heard that Fatty's "great-aunt" was coming to Beijing, he didn't want to lose face in front of his relatives, so he agreed to borrow a car without even flinching.
He just took the opportunity to make a condition: "You little brat, you owe me two meals, remember that."
It's just two meals. This shows that the relationship has been built up well. The meat is rotten in the pot. The fat guy is overjoyed.
A few days later, the fat man took a morning off and led Yu Li to the car fleet to meet the driver.
Upon meeting, two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes were immediately handed to him. The driver repeatedly said, "You're too kind."
Once in the car, Yu Li looked around curiously; it was the first time she had ever ridden in a car.
Seeing the fat man staring intently at the steering wheel, clutch, and brakes, the driver couldn't help but ask, "You can drive?"
The fat man sighed: "I have studied this, but I don't have a driver's license."
The driver became even more curious: "Why don't we try it here?"
The fat guy learned to drive in another world in 2005, and he was learning to drive this kind of old-fashioned Jeep.
The steering wheel lacks an electronic power steering system, and the gear lever is so heavy that it can't be pulled without considerable strength.
The clutch is so tight it's like walking on stilts... In short, compared to an automatic transmission, there are just too many things to complain about!
The driver watched as the fat man skillfully got into the driver's seat, started the engine, pressed the clutch, shifted gears, released the clutch, and accelerated... The whole set of actions was done in one smooth motion, and the jeep obediently moved forward slowly. The driver was as if he had seen a ghost: "He really knows how to drive?"
Yu Li was already used to this; she practically idolized the fat man. She'd probably believe him if he bragged to her one day that he could make wine from aliens.
The fat man happily drove around the yard before handing control back to the other party.
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