When Wang Dabao returned to the factory, it was already 8:30 in the morning.
After instructing Feng Biao and Zheng Jun to let the team members who participated in the arrest operation go home to rest, he also rode his bicycle back to the compound.
As the year draws to a close, the streets are bustling with activity, and even the cold wind doesn't seem so harsh anymore. It has to be said that the festive atmosphere is still quite strong these days.
Upon entering the compound, everyone greeted each other, calling him "Section Chief Wang" repeatedly.
Wang Dabao thought that after a few days of fermentation, his section chief's matter would be over, but he did not expect that he had underestimated people's awe of officials, especially since he had been indulging the family compound.
The first thing I did when I got home was to light the stove, otherwise the house would be uninhabitable.
The stove is on fire, but it will take some time to raise the temperature.
After closing the door, Wang Dabao slipped into the space farm.
I didn't sleep at all last night, and now I'm so sleepy that I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the bed.
He woke up at four in the afternoon, quickly ate lunch at the farm, and hurried back to the courtyard house. He saw that there were still some embers in the stove, so he added coal and it quickly started burning.
Before long, the temperature inside the room rose, and Wang Dabao estimated it to be over twenty degrees Celsius.
Lying down on the kang (heated brick bed), wow, it's incredibly warm.
In short, it's comfortable!
After boiling the water and sitting by the stove drinking tea, Wang Dabao couldn't help but think of Xiao Su. Although the girl didn't immediately strike him as stunning, she was truly captivating the more he looked at her.
Wang Dabao also admires his eloquence and knowledge. The key is that the two can get along well, and it would be great if they could become friends.
Since moving to the courtyard house, he really hasn't had any close friends to confide in.
He could only occasionally chat and confide in the housekeeper and the two dogs at the space farm. But he was the only one who could pour out his heart to them, and he received no response from them.
It would be wonderful to have a friend with whom you have no vested interests, someone to talk to often.
If he had to choose a wife from among the girls he knew, Wang Dabao felt that Xiao Su was the first choice, but he didn't know how she felt about him.
We ate at the farm again that night, and then went back to the compound to sleep.
This time, Wang Dabao was smarter. He mixed some coal dust with water and used it to smolder the stove. Sure enough, he slept soundly and warmly until dawn.
Today is Lunar New Year's Eve. Wang Dabao doesn't need to go to the factory during the day, as Section Chief Hu is keeping an eye on things. He can just go over to work the night shift.
However, he wanted to get there as soon as possible during the Spring Festival so that Lao Hu, Feng Biao, and Zheng Jun could also go home early to spend the New Year with their wives, children, and families.
Anyway, he's all alone, so it's the same whether he lies at home or at the factory.
Wang Tiangao went back to his village yesterday for the holiday and won't be back until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. He can't even find a place to mooch a meal.
When I opened my eyes, it was already bustling outside. Most of the people in the courtyard were workers from the steel rolling mill. They had all been on holiday recently and had a lot of free time.
Xu Damao has been eating at his parents' place lately and then sleeping at Hongxing Courtyard at night.
Just as Wang Dabao was about to get up, there was a knock on the door, so he hurriedly put on some clothes and went to open it.
Upon opening the door, they were surprised to find Yi Zhonghai, a rare guest.
"Brother Da Bao, it's Chinese New Year today, so you can't stay in bed and sleep in. There's a reason for that."
As soon as Yi Zhonghai entered, he chuckled and said something. Wang Dabao smiled and nodded in return, welcoming him into the inner room.
Because of the cold weather, the sofa, coffee table, and other furniture were all moved into the west room.
After Yi Zhonghai sat down, Wang Dabao brewed a pot of tea, waiting for the rest of the story to unfold.
Yi Zhonghai wouldn't come over for idle chatter unless there was something important, and his visit during the Chinese New Year wouldn't be anything unpleasant.
Wang Dabao guessed but couldn't figure it out, so he could only wait for him to say it himself.
After drinking a cup of tea, Yi Zhonghai pondered for a moment and then asked, "Brother Da Bao, you'll be twenty-four this New Year, right?"
Although Wang Dabao was puzzled, he nodded and then prepared tea for Yi Zhonghai, making sure that proper etiquette was observed.
Yi Zhonghai came this time to find out what Wang Dabao was thinking. Of course, he didn't want He Yushui and Wang Dabao to get together, but dragging it out wasn't a solution either, as the deaf old lady was pressing him hard.
Wang Dabao wasn't in the yard a while ago, and he was also busy with work at the end of the year, so it's understandable that all of these things happened at the same time.
Now that he's on vacation and Wang Dabao has moved back to live in the courtyard, his intentions would be quite obvious if he didn't come over soon.
"It's not good to always live alone, haven't you ever thought about finding a partner?"
Yi Zhonghai picked up his teacup and took a small sip. “Look at Yan Bugui’s Yan Jiecheng, he’s about your age, and he’s married too. When Dongxu was your age, his dog was already running around.”
When Yi Zhonghai said that, Wang Dabao understood that this guy had come to introduce someone to him.
"To be honest, Lao Yi, when a man reaches a certain age, he does want to get married and settle down." Wang Dabao chuckled, thinking to himself that he should shut the other up first. "Recently, the factory leaders introduced me to a girl. She's quite nice, and we're dating."
"Huh? Da Bao, you're dating someone?!"
Yi Zhonghai looked pleasantly surprised. "Oh, that's great news! I was thinking of introducing you to someone since you always come in and out alone. Looks like I was too hasty."
The two then chatted about various random things. Yi Zhonghai tried to find out about the various conditions of his blind date from Wang Dabao, but Wang Dabao evaded the questions.
Before leaving, Yi Zhonghai invited Wang Dabao to spend the New Year at his home that evening.
“Brother Da Bao, it’s just your sister-in-law and me at home. If you don’t mind, you can come to my house for the New Year.”
"Oh, thanks, Lao Yi, I appreciate your kind offer, but I have to go to the factory for my shift tonight. All those guys have families to support, and I'm the only single guy here. How can I let them work during the New Year?"
Yi Zhonghai didn't mind that he hadn't been introduced to a potential partner, but he was quite disappointed that he couldn't invite Wang Dabao to his home for the Chinese New Year.
No sooner had Yi Zhonghai left than Xu Damao came in.
“Hey Da Bao, did you see that? Now that you’ve become a section chief, even Yi Zhonghai is coming to wish you a Happy New Year.” Xu Damao’s face was full of disdain. “What a character! Now that he’s a big shot, he’s switched to sucking up to others.”
"Unlike us brothers, we've always been good friends. I wouldn't treat you any differently just because your status has changed, right, Da Bao?!"
"Yes, yes, hurry up and drink your tea, it'll get cold soon."
Wang Dabao poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Xu Damao, saying, "You still have to go back to your parents' place at noon today, right?"
Xu Damao chuckled and picked up his teacup: "Let's have some tea that the section chief poured for us."
After downing his tea in one gulp, Xu Damao wiped his mouth and said, "I'm not going back for lunch. I'm thinking we can spend it together. You can come with me to my parents' place tonight, and after dinner we can go back to the compound together."
After saying that, Xu Damao looked at Wang Dabao with anticipation.
"Forget it, what's the point of us staying together? You should go home and be with your parents. Besides, I have to go to the factory for my shift tonight." Wang Dabao patted Xu Damao on the shoulder.
Xu Damao frowned: "Don't do that. You're on duty tonight, so why don't we just have a drink at noon?"
"No, I might have to go to an elder's house at noon. We can drink together sometime."
"Okay then, but let me know if there are any changes."
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