If the front yard is full of children playing, the middle yard is the world of adults.
Everyone gathered around the faucet, washing clothes. There was no other way. It had rained for so many days in a row and it was impossible to wash or hang clothes. Now that the weather had finally cleared up, of course they all gathered together to wash clothes.
Like the first aunt, the second aunt, the third aunt... and so on. Jia Dongsheng seemed to be dazzled, and he actually saw his own mother - Jia Zhang.
Jia Dongsheng looked carefully and seriously, and found that Jia Zhang was actually washing clothes.
If I remember correctly, this was the first time Jia Dongsheng saw Jia Zhang washing clothes since he came back.
Of course, Jia Dongsheng had never washed clothes before. All the laundry work at home was done by Qin Huairu.
"Mom, first aunt, second aunt, third aunt..."
There were about ten people washing clothes here. Although some of them were familiar and some were not, Jia Dongsheng still greeted them all.
"Dongsheng, you're back."
Jia Zhang's eyes lit up. Why was she washing clothes here? Wasn't she waiting for this moment?
When Jia Dongsheng left in the morning, Jia Zhang heard that Jia Dongsheng was going to Pigeon City to buy things to prepare for tomorrow's wedding banquet. In Jia Zhang's mind, Jia Dongsheng is very capable. As long as Jia Dongsheng wants to do something, he will definitely be able to get good things.
So, when she saw the aunties in the yard washing clothes, she found the clothes that had been washed at home in the past few days, picked up a basin and started washing them together.
She was waiting for Jia Dongsheng to come back with the things, so that she could take the opportunity to show off to all the aunties.
That’s right, her greatest pleasure in washing clothes was to show off Jia Dongsheng’s abilities.
Now, the opportunity came, Jia Zhang immediately said: "Dongsheng, you are back, what are you holding?"
As she spoke, Jia Zhang stood up and walked to Jia Dongsheng's side. As if afraid that others might not see her, she said loudly, "What kind of fish is this? It's so big!"
"There's actually a big goose here. It must weigh about ten pounds, right?"
"What is this, pork?"
Jia Zhang's voice was so loud that not only the aunt squatting nearby washing clothes, but even Old Jintou, who was a little hard of hearing and now lived in Xu Damao's house in the backyard, could hear Jia Zhang's voice.
Jia Dongsheng didn't expect that Jia Zhang was waiting for him here. Hearing her loud shouts and exclamations, it was so embarrassing!
If you have something delicious to eat, just eat it at home. How annoying!
Not to mention anything else, even the aunties who were washing clothes were already showing expressions of envy, jealousy and hatred.
How does the saying go? When I'm hungry, if you don't smack your lips while eating, it's also a kind act!
Jia Zhang didn't understand the meaning of this sentence at all. In her mind, if you don't show off when eating delicious food, it won't taste good.
"Dongsheng, is this piece of meat pork?"
At this time, the aunt who was most concerned about her children's nutrition, upon hearing Jia Zhang said there was pork, immediately walked over quickly and asked expectantly, "Did you buy pork?"
"Auntie, this is wild boar meat."
Jia Dongsheng explained: "I'm getting married, so I asked someone to help me buy some things. I didn't expect that when I went to pick it up today, there was such a big piece of wild boar meat. I don't know where they bought it."
“Is that so?”
This made the aunt a little disappointed. She thought there was a place selling pork today. If there was, she would have to go buy some.
After hearing what Jia Dongsheng said, the other aunts nodded in understanding. After getting married, of course they had to eat good food. Jia Dongsheng had connections and could buy it for them. This was a great ability.
You know, the twenty or so households in the entire courtyard can only buy a few ounces of meat a month, and there are too few people selling pork nowadays.
Even if there is pork available, it will be sold out before you can buy it, and you will not be able to get it at all.
"Dongsheng, you're selling fish, geese, and pork. How many tables are you planning to set up?"
The third aunt also came over. Although she was talking to Jia Dongsheng, her eyes were always on the big goose and pork hanging on the handlebars. Her eyes were shining green. There was nothing in her eyes that said anything but two words: I want to eat.
"Hey, there's only so much food, why bother setting up multiple tables? If it's enough, we can set up two tables. If not, we can just have one."
Jia Dongsheng smiled bitterly: "Now we can only ask the people in our courtyard to help with the fun. We don't have the money for a big celebration!"
"That makes sense. A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. It's okay for the people in our courtyard to have some fun."
The third aunt smiled. No matter how many tables Jia Dongsheng prepared, it could be heard from Jia Dongsheng's words that the master of his family would definitely be included. After all, he was the third uncle in the courtyard, so he would definitely have a seat.
In Auntie Three’s mind, she can choose not to eat, but the husband must eat something good. He is the pillar of the family and they depend on him for their livelihood.
"Dongsheng, we all live in the same courtyard. If you need anything for the wedding, just tell me. My second and third sons are here, and they will definitely be able to help."
The second aunt also came over and spoke to Jia Dongsheng.
"That's for sure. I will definitely not be polite if you need me, Second Aunt."
Jia Dongsheng smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with everyone, then said, "Auntie One, Auntie Two, Auntie Three, you guys chat first. I'll put my things back. I have to go to work. It's getting late now, so I have to hurry up."
"Okay, go get busy first."
When Jia Zhang heard this, she immediately waved her hand, indicating that Jia Dongsheng could leave. Then she returned to the crowd and talked about Jia Dongsheng's abilities, as well as her soon-to-be daughter-in-law, how beautiful she was, how good her figure was, and how fertile she was.
When these aunts get together, they have endless topics to talk about, and they can even chat for a whole day.
After putting all his things at home, Jia Dongsheng came out and greeted everyone loudly, then rode his bike towards the steel mill.
......
Time passed quickly. At eleven o'clock in the evening, Jia Dongsheng was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, there was a knocking sound on the window glass, which woke Jia Dongsheng up.
Knowing that he had to go to the black market tonight, Jia Dongsheng lay down to rest early. Even when Qin Huairu wanted to come over, he didn't let her. He was afraid that she would not have much time to sleep after returning from the black market and would not have the energy to get married the next day!
"Who?" Jia Dongsheng called out softly.
"Dongsheng, I, Shazhu, will get up quickly and set off."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Jia Dongsheng didn't hesitate. He got up immediately, picked up a bag, put on his shoes and walked out.
Knowing that he was going out tonight, Jia Dongsheng didn't take off his clothes before going to bed. He just put on his shoes and set off.
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