Back home, Wang Dabao closed the door and started the stove.
He glanced out the window and saw smoke rising from the windows before disappearing into the island space, where the butler had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
After eating, Wang Dabao played with the puppies for a while, sat at the farm entrance for a bit, then turned around, went back to his courtyard house, pushed his bicycle, and went to work.
"Dabao, I've gathered up everything in the house that's edible, and I'll deliver it to each household as you said in a bit."
Xu Damao had been waiting for Wang Dabao at the door. As soon as he saw Wang Dabao come out, he immediately rubbed his hands together and ran over to ask, "Is there anything else you want to tell me?!"
Wang Dabao stopped his bicycle and thought for a moment: "There's nothing else to tell you. When you get to the residents' homes, just be observant and be warm and sincere. After all, we're going to deliver gifts, and the residents will always feel indebted to us. If all else fails, just ask for a guarantee before you leave!"
Xu Damao clapped his hands: "Hey, Da Bao, those last two sentences you said are very important. I have to keep them in mind. If I really rise to power, you'll definitely get the credit."
"Of course! I'm really looking forward to living under the guidance of Mediator Xu."
Wang Dabao laughed and said, "Alright, let's not waste any more time here. Hurry up, didn't you see that Sha Zhu doesn't even waste time going to the toilet?"
Xu Damao's donkey-like face contorted with laughter as he waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't worry, Da Bao, we're brothers, there's no problem. If you need anything in the future, just let me know, and I, Xu Damao, will definitely take care of it for you."
"Alright, that's enough with what you said, Damao. Let's go."
"Okay, you go to work first, I'll go to the factory later to check in."
Passing through the moon gate, Wang Dabao saw several women washing clothes by the well in the middle courtyard, among them Qin Huairu.
"Aunt Li, you only have these two items? Why don't you just leave them here and wash them for you later?" Qin Huairu wiped her forehead and smiled at Aunt Li.
"No need, no need, it's no trouble at all. I can just rub it a bit and it'll be fine."
Aunt Li was a little surprised. Although Qin Huairu wasn't as unreasonable as Jia Zhangshi, she wouldn't be so kind as to wash other people's clothes. What was wrong with her today? "Huairu, do you not have to do any other chores besides washing clothes today?"
After becoming suspicious, Aunt Li asked another question.
"There's not much to do today. Dongxu instructed us that from now on, our family needs to change the image in everyone's mind."
Qin Huairu said a little embarrassedly, "My mother-in-law was also scolded by Dongxu. We all live in the same courtyard. As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. We must help each other if needed, so as not to be gossiped about by other courtyards."
Aunt Li carried a basin of water to Qin Huairu's side and said, "Huairu's words make perfect sense, that's exactly right."
While Qin Huairu wasn't paying attention, Aunt Li exchanged glances with the two women next to her.
Several women thought about the Jia family's current situation. With Yi Zhonghai no longer the big boss in the courtyard, it was impossible for the Jia family to be as arrogant as before. Not only could they not be the same as before, but they were also very likely to be suppressed by the new leader.
At this time, the Jia family was in dire straits!
The others could then understand Qin Huairu's unwarranted flattery.
Unfortunately, to the women's surprise, Jia Dongxu also coveted the position of the steward; otherwise, he would have shocked them to their core.
Wang Dabao didn't stop and went to the front yard. From a distance, he saw Sha Zhu helping Yan Bugui move flowers.
"Hey, Sha Zhu, put it down quickly. You don't have an easy time with one hand, or you'll fall again if you drop it."
Yan Bugui quickly put down the flowers in his hand and jogged after Sha Zhu, saying, "Slow down, slow down, these are all my precious treasures!"
"Alright, Uncle, it won't break. I'm good with my hands." Sha Zhu bent down and put the flowerpot on the ground, a hint of displeasure on his face. So he was being disliked for trying to help. "If it breaks, I'll pay you back. It's just a flowerpot, why make such a fuss!"
Sha Zhu didn't know how to handle the flowerpots properly, and Yan Bugui was afraid of breaking them, so he bent over and checked them for about ten seconds.
“What do you mean it’s just a pot of flowers? This is not just a pot of flowers, it’s the result of my hard work. Besides, this is not one of those cheap things you see outside.”
Yan Bugui straightened up and began to scold Sha Zhu. Seeing Sha Zhu's impatient expression, he lost interest in continuing his lecture. Just then, he turned his head and saw Wang Dabao pushing his bicycle over.
"Oh my, Da Bao's off to work so early?!"
“Hey, young people in the new era have responsibilities on their shoulders, so they can’t just rush into the factory at the last minute.”
"Yes, yes, Da Bao, I really can't keep up with your way of thinking."
Yan Bugui reached into his pocket, glanced at Sha Zhu, and then withdrew his hand. "Sha Zhu, did you bring any cigarettes?"
"Yes, I brought it."
Sha Zhu strode over with a smile, took out a cigarette and offered one to Wang Dabao first, before handing one to Yan Bugui.
Yan Bugui's small eyes darted around. When did Sha Zhu and Wang Dabao become so close? Just yesterday, Sha Zhu was looking down on Wang Dabao. Could it be that Wang Dabao lent Sha Zhu money?
Judging from Sha Zhu's eager and attentive manner, it's pretty much a done deal.
Yan Bugui nodded to himself, thinking, "Let him borrow it. As long as I can get a free cigarette along with him, that's fine."
But after this, Wang Dabao might not be the best friend to me anymore!
"Brother Da Bao, let's talk in private."
Sha Zhu glanced at Yan Bugui, smiled apologetically, and then said to Wang Dabao.
Wang Dabao was taken aback, then smiled and nodded, pushing his bicycle and walking a few steps with Sha Zhu toward the door.
Yan Bugui's face turned a little ugly. He thought to himself, "You're just a lousy cook, pretending to be a cultured man. Anyway, good things are said in private, but bad things are said in private!"
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