Wang Zhongshan valued this eldest grandson very much, after all, he only had one daughter, and she only had one son.
Let's not consider the one in my belly anymore. By the time the little one grows up, he might already be dead!
In the evening, Wang Xiumin and her grandmother made celery and pork dumplings, as well as stewed pork ribs and green beans, which smelled especially delicious.
"Here are the last two dishes." Wang Xiumin brought out two cold dishes: smashed cucumber and dried tofu with scallions.
Since moving to the city, we often have bean products at home, something we rarely had before.
"Xiangyang, want a drink?" Xu Guangtian asked with a grin, holding a bottle of liquor.
Judging from his demeanor, Xu Xiangyang knew that he must have been drinking every day before.
He was off work today, so he nodded and said, "Okay, two ounces, please."
The three men each poured themselves two ounces of baijiu (Chinese liquor), and Grandma Wang smacked her lips and said, "Give me one ounce too."
She used to drink alcohol when she was young because her family was wealthy, but later, when times were tough and there wasn't enough food, she stopped drinking.
When Wang Zhongshan heard that she wanted a drink, he happily poured her a small glass of wine.
When Xu Xiangyang first saw Grandma Wang drinking, he didn't stop her.
Back then, the wine was made from grains, so drinking a little wouldn't be a problem. But the blended wines of later generations would give young people headaches, let alone older people; they were very harmful to their health.
The whole family enjoyed their meal together, even more happily than during the Chinese New Year.
After resting for two days, Xu Xiangyang got up in the morning and looked at the newly built house. The outside was finished and the inside was also whitewashed.
Now we just need to wait for the house to dry so we can move in.
Actually, he wanted the exterior to be decorated nicely, but thinking about the next few years, he decided to keep it low-key. The red brick exterior is quite nice too.
The toilet has also been built. As per Xu Xiangyang's request, a squat toilet with flushing function was installed.
In the city, you have to pay to empty the toilets; they don't just leave you there after you've finished.
A latrine always needs to be filled, and when it's full, someone has to clean it, which costs money. Otherwise, who would do the job?
The house is only missing a bathroom, but since there's no heating, we can't boil water, so we'll have to wait a while longer.
Xu Xiangyang looked around and then went to work. It was rush hour, so there were quite a few people on the road.
"Why!"
He was suddenly patted on the back, and turned around to look at the person in front of him with some surprise.
Wu Hao looked at him and asked, "Weren't you with Liu Feng last time?"
Although the words weren't explicitly stated, everyone understood what they meant.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and nodded, "Yes, where are you going, Brother Hao?"
"Oh, I'm going to work." Wu Hao blinked and asked, "I haven't seen Liu Feng lately. Have you seen him?"
He actually knew that he had won a lot of money from Liu Feng recently, and since the man wasn't coming anymore, he probably understood what was going on.
But to say he's afraid of losing? That's unlikely. He should go and win the money back.
Xu Xiangyang, unaware of his thoughts, simply said, "I saw him at work yesterday; he was probably busy at work."
It's best not to get involved in their business; it's not good to offend either of them.
He had just settled down in the city, and his family was waiting for him to come home.
He won't be able to find a suitable job anytime soon, so until he becomes powerful, he needs to maintain good relationships with those who can threaten him. (Edited, thanks to the lovely person)
Wu Hao nodded upon hearing his words, without pressing further, but he did seem somewhat interested in him.
"Hey buddy, wanna hang out sometime? We're a bit short-handed lately, always needing one more player." He asked with a grin, a calculating look in his eyes.
Xu Xiangyang waved his hand, pretending to be in a difficult position, "I can't, Brother Hao, my company has been on business trips a lot lately. You know, when things get busy, we young people have to be on the front lines, and we don't have time to rest."
This is absolutely true. Generally speaking, no matter what kind of company it is, those with less seniority are the most overworked. They are currently building up their seniority so that they can secure a stable job later.
Wu Hao smiled, his expression noticeably calmer. "Okay, I'll go sometime. I'm going to work now."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Xu Xiangyang had seen too many people like this before, so there was no need to get rid of them quickly. This matter didn't give him much thought.
Anyway, there's absolutely no way they'd drag me into being a sucker.
When I arrived at work, everyone else was already there, and the weather was getting hotter and hotter.
Even at eight o'clock in the morning, the windows must be opened, otherwise it will be too hot inside and people will not be able to stay.
At that time, houses were designed to face the sun, so the two large windows made the house hotter inside than outside.
"Wow, this weather is so weird. It's only July and it's already this hot." Qian Wenqing finished cleaning and sat on the steps outside, fanning himself with a large fan.
Xu Xiangyang wasn't someone who could tolerate heat, so he sat in the shade, looking at the sun and the blue sky.
"The weather is nice, and the air is fresh too," he said to himself.
Yes, the blue sky in later generations was always covered with a layer of white mist, unlike the blue sky of this time.
The air used to be smoggy, unlike now, where there are factories around but no smog.
Qian Wenqing gave him a strange look. "The weather's fine? What are you thinking?"
How can it be good weather when it's so hot...?
He pursed his lips and didn't say anything; he simply didn't like it.
It's hotter this year than in previous years. People who sit in offices are doing okay, but those who do physical labor are exhausted and suffer.
I don't know if it was because they heard Qian Wenqing's complaints, but the weather was unbearably hot and sunny in the morning, but in the afternoon the sky became overcast and a torrential rain started.
Xu Xiangyang looked out the window; he hadn't seen such a torrential downpour in years.
"Oh, it's so much cooler when it rains." Qian Wenqing looked out the window with a smug look, not at all worried that the rain would last until he got off work.
Xu Xiangyang said, "It's cool when it rains, but it gets muggy when the rain stops."
That's how it is at times; it gets muggy when it rains in July and August, so it's better if it doesn't rain.
Qian Wenqing didn't care at all; he was just happy to be cool now.
The rain hadn't stopped by the time we got off work, and everyone was stuck in the office and couldn't go home.
"How's it going this time?" Xu Xiangyang gave Qian Wenqing a cool look.
Qian Wenqing pouted, "What should I do? I didn't bring an umbrella either?"
Not only did he not bring an umbrella, but no one in the entire office did either.
After all, it was sunny and clear when I went out in the morning. Who knew it would rain heavily in the afternoon?
There was no other way this time; everyone stayed in the office until five o'clock before the rain turned into a drizzle.
"I'm going home now, I'm off!" Qian Wenqing said goodbye, quickly put on his coat and ran off.
If we don't leave soon, it might rain again. Should we stay here for the night? Maybe we should pass.
Xu Xiangyang didn't linger. He put on his short-sleeved jacket and ran outside.
When he arrived at the gate, he was stunned by the sight before him…
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