With nothing to do, Wang Dabao lay on the bed and slept until after five o'clock in the afternoon.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I could hear a lively commotion outside.
I sat up and looked out the window. It turned out that Xu Damao had set up a pot at the door of the side room. It looked like he was stewing fish. A group of people were watching the fun. Yan Bugui was standing next to him with his hands behind his back, as if he was directing Xu Damao in the process of stewing fish.
And I must say, it really does smell delicious.
People working in the compound gradually returned, and more and more people gathered in front of Xu Damao's house.
When Wang Dabao woke up, he felt a bitter taste in his mouth. With a thought, a handful of White Rabbit milk candies appeared in front of him.
This was taken from the island's warehouse. Wang Dabao was 100% satisfied with the feature that allowed him to freely pick up and send items.
He popped a White Rabbit candy into his mouth, put the rest in his pocket, locked the door, and walked towards Xu Damao's house.
By this time, the fish was almost cooked. After it was taken out of the pot, many people brought their bowls, wanting to order fish soup. The fish soup was delicious, and whether it was dipped in cornbread or poured into cornmeal porridge, it was a feast for people nowadays.
Unfortunately, there was only so much fish soup, and it was impossible for every family to get some.
Besides, given Xu Damao's character, if he doesn't get the fish soup, he might even give you a piece of his mind.
"Isn't this Second Aunt? I'm sorry you're late, these rooms are already taken."
Xu Damao looked at the second aunt holding a bowl in front of him with a smile, "Why don't you go to the trouble of calling the second uncle over, and I'll squeeze in here to get him some?"
The second aunt's face looked rather unpleasant. She sighed, turned around and left without saying a word.
Xu Damao spat next to the pot, "What kind of bastard is Liu? He wants to eat my fish soup? Dream on."
Wang Dabao, chewing on a White Rabbit milk candy, strolled over and happened to see this scene. He watched Xu Damao glaring and cursing, and found it much funnier than what he saw on TV.
Many neighbors saw Wang Dabao but didn't speak to him. They all knew that the old man and he didn't get along. They were afraid that if they got close to him, the old man would see them and make things difficult for them.
This shows that the Celestial Venerable Morality held considerable prestige within the compound.
Seeing this, Wang Dabao chuckled to himself. Yi Zhonghai was dishonest, so he shouldn't blame him for kicking him off his moral pedestal.
"Hey, Brother Da Bao's here! Want some?"
Xu Damao saw Wang Dabao and asked him happily.
Wang Dabao waved his hand with a smile, "I'll pass. I ate too much at the state-run restaurant at noon and haven't digested it yet. Da Mao, if you really want to give me some, just give my share to Lao Yan."
Yan Bugui's hand holding the bowl trembled, and his gaze towards Wang Dabao changed.
Brother Da Bao is such a good guy. I hadn't even started planning, and he just handed me a freebie.
Yan Bugui had dealt with Wang Dabao a few times and knew perfectly well that Wang Dabao clearly looked down on this little bit of food, which was a perfect opportunity for him. On the other hand, the fact that Wang Dabao was willing to give him the fish soup meant that he, Old Yan, cared about him.
Yan Bugui made up his mind that he would definitely help Wang Dabao if he needed anything in the compound in the future.
Then, take advantage of the situation.
"Great job, Da Bao, you're even eating at a state-run restaurant now."
Yan Bugui's small eyes darted around, and a compliment immediately slipped out, "It must be expensive, right?"
Wang Dabao waved his hand, "My friend treated me, so I'm just here for a free meal. But those dishes can't compare to what Da Mao is having tonight."
"That's right."
Xu Damao agreed with Wang Dabao's words, glanced around at everyone, and gestured with his hand, "Not counting the tickets, it cost me four Big Black Tens."
A meal costing at least four black dollars (a unit of currency) stunned everyone.
Once the fish was cooked, Xu Damao started stir-frying the vegetables. After all, this meal was for a blind date, and everyone couldn't just slack off and try to take advantage of the situation. Soon, the crowd dispersed.
Yan Bugui greeted them and happily picked up the fish soup to leave, but was stopped by Wang Dabao.
"Old Yan, now it's just the three of us, Da Mao and me. Tell me the truth, are people in the compound saying that Da Mao is childless?"
Wang Dabao asked with a serious expression, then said angrily, "Did this come from Sha Zhu's mouth? I've gotten along well with you two since I came to the compound a few days ago. I won't stand for anyone who slanders you and Da Mao."
Wang Dabao had just come out of his house when he saw Xu Damao acting as if nothing had happened. It turned out that his reminder at noon had no effect!
That's alright, I'll sprinkle some more salt on you.
I'll force you to go to the hospital for a checkup right away.
"What's going on? Who said Da Mao's lineage is dead?"
Yan Bugui was completely bewildered by Wang Dabao's questions. His eyes darted around behind his glasses, unable to understand why Wang Dabao was asking such questions. "I haven't heard of it!"
Wang Dabao's face fell, as if he had given up: "Old Yan, it's just the three of us, no one else can hear us, and don't worry about offending anyone."
"At noon, Da Mao and I heard Jia Zhangshi say it really clearly at the Intermediate People's Court. Don't you think it was that bastard Sha Zhu who spread it?"
Xu Damao originally wanted to stop Wang Dabao from asking that question, but his penis had been in pain from time to time since he fought with Sha Zhu last month, especially when he was holding his urine.
At this point, Xu Damao couldn't care less about cooking. He knew better than his lifeline when it came to vegetables.
"This... I really haven't heard of it."
Yan Bugui pondered for a moment, and indeed he had never heard anyone mention this.
"Old Yan, look at this bowl of fish soup you're holding. Whose is it? You can't take other people's things and then hide it from them."
Wang Dabao spoke in a serious tone, as if Yan Bugui had done something to wrong Xu Damao, "If you haven't heard anyone say that, then what were you hesitating about just now?"
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