After washing his hands, Ye Zhiqiu helped to push the stone mill. He had both strength and endurance, so pushing the stone mill wasn't too strenuous. However, his efficiency was not high. He worked until half past five, and had only ground half the sweet potatoes.
After covering the basin and bucket of ground slurry with something, Liu Cuihua went back to prepare dinner.
After helping to clean up the yard, Ye Zhiqiu went to the kitchen to get busy. He quickly cooked the pork and other ingredients, and after it cooled down, he could slice it and stir-fry it.
He cut the fish Wang Xiaolan had killed into small pieces and began to marinate it. He would fry it in oil later. When Wang Xiaolan learned that it had to be fried, she felt a little sorry that the dish would use so much oil.
Ye Zhiqiu asked jokingly, "Why are you so upset? I paid for the oil, and I'll get it back if it runs out! You didn't lose a penny, so why are you so upset?"
Wang Xiaolan was stunned for a moment, thinking about it, it was indeed like this, but she still felt it was too wasteful. She muttered, "Son, your money is also my money..."
Ye Zhiqiu ignored her. This cheap old lady's money-obsessed disease came back again! At this time, she would naturally calculate all kinds of things about money. It would be more appropriate to ignore her so much.
"Mom, I'm back! Please help me unload the backpack. I cut too much rabbit grass!"
Ye Wubing came back with a backpack on his back. Wang Xiaolan hurried out to help put the basket down. Seeing so much rabbit grass, she immediately praised him a lot.
I have to say, seeing the silly and proud expression on Ye Wubing's face, Ye Zhiqiu felt that this cheap old woman knew how to use a donkey!
At this time, Ye Tianya came back, carrying a thermos bottle. He excitedly said to the others, "Wife, son, look at this! I've done something great today, and the factory rewarded me with a thermos bottle filled with ice-cold beer!"
Hearing this, Wang Xiaolan happily took the thermos and asked curiously, "Old Ye, how did you accomplish anything today?"
Ye Zhiqiu was also very curious. What kind of meritorious deeds could happen in the factory?
Ye Tianya pushed the bicycle to Ye Wubing and parked it, then happily explained to the others, "Actually, when I was in the workshop today, I saw sparks coming out of the wires. That corner is a bit hidden and not easy to be seen.
I thought a short circuit might cause a fire, so I ran to find the workshop manager. After hearing what I said, the manager quickly had someone turn off the power, stop work, and inspect the wiring.
This check gave everyone a shock. There were voltage overloads in several places, and the wire coverings had burned off. There could be serious consequences!
So the factory rewarded me for discovering and reporting this, not only with the thermos and beer, but also said I would be given a permanent position immediately!"
This is really good news. Wang Xiaolan was very happy because becoming a regular employee means that Ye Tianya’s salary will increase!
Ye Zhiqiu also said happily: "Hey, this is great news! We happen to be hosting Village Chief Yang and my colleagues tonight, so we can have a good drink then."
Ye Tianya picked up Ye Bailu and said happily, "My daughter, your father is going to be a regular employee. He will earn more money in the future and buy you some candy. Are you happy?"
Ye Bailu replied with a smile: "I'm happy! Then Dad, can you buy me some candy tonight?"
The smile on Ye Tianya's face disappeared. He looked into Ye Bailu's eyes and said with a guilty conscience, "My daughter... Daddy doesn't have any money..."
Although he took five dollars from his eldest son, he didn't dare let Wang Xiaolan find out! Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to explain why so much money came out of his pocket.
Ye Bailu didn't look unhappy, but instead talked to Ye Tianya about Wang Fugui.
"Dad, today grandpa gave my second brother and me eggs and peanuts. He also gave us malt sugar! The malt sugar was so sweet. Grandpa also rewarded my second brother with a handful of peanuts because he memorized his lessons well!"
The more Ye Tianya listened, the more depressed he felt, because he felt that his position was no longer secure! This girl used to kiss him, then kissed her eldest brother, and now she kissed her godfather...
But he really couldn't get money from Wang Xiaolan to buy things for his daughter and bribe her!
Ye Zhiqiu looked at the time and prepared to ask Wang Xiaolan to take out the steamed buns made of two-grain flour.
According to the time, they should be here. He will steam the buns now and fry the vegetables later so that they can start eating and drinking.
"Mom, take out the steamed buns. You and the second child can eat them in the kitchen later. I need to discuss something with them. We can't let the second child and the little sister be in the living room. Otherwise, they might hear something and let it slip outside."
Wang Xiaolan agreed and went to the kitchen to busy herself. Ye Tianya also went to fetch water to take a bath.
Ye Wubing finished feeding the rabbits and came back. He asked curiously, "Brother, what did you two want to talk about? My little sister doesn't go out, so I'm the only one out fishing and mowing the grass! Aren't you obviously saying I'm not keeping my mouth shut?"
Ye Zhiqiu replied angrily, "This is targeting you. Your mouth is like a hole in your trouser pocket, it can't hold anything back! If I don't keep you on your guard, I'm afraid the whole of Sanlitun will know what we talked about tonight by the next day!"
Ye Wubing felt a little wronged. He said indignantly, "Brother, you are slandering me! You are the only one in our family who is always a chatterbox. When we were in Kaoshan Village, you would go to the old lady and the aunties all day long to brag and spread rumors..."
Ye Zhiqiu was so angry that he raised his hand, and scared Ye Wubing so much that he ran into the kitchen.
This second guy is really annoying. He talks nonsense without knowing anything. Am I just a chatterbox?
I did that at that time because I wanted to make trouble for Li Guangcai and to retaliate against him for reporting me.
This second kid is so stupid that he knows nothing. He really thinks he is a gossip-monger. It’s really infuriating!
"Brother, here we come!"
At this time, He Yongjun's voice came from the door, and Ye Zhiqiu hurried to the door. He saw two people riding a tricycle, pulling a cart full of wine.
He said happily, "Brother Yongjun, Brother Banghua, you're here. I'll use a board to cushion the situation first, and then push the tricycle in."
"Okay, take your time. We agreed to drink, and we're not in a hurry to leave."
"Hey, I just learned a few dishes from my master today. I'll cook them for you guys to try and see how they taste!"
"Oh, this is something you have to taste!"
Ye Zhiqiu took out the board and helped push the bicycle into the yard. Wang Xiaolan and Ye Tianya, who had just taken a shower, didn't know why there was so much alcohol, but it was not convenient to ask about it now, so they helped move the wine to Ye Zhiqiu's room.
After being busy for a while, Ye Tianya invited the two to the living room and poured a bowl of beer for the two sweating people.
Ye Zhiqiu returned to the living room carrying four bottles of Erguotou. He smiled and said to the two of them, "We've already made some progress on the chickens, ducks, and geese in the village. They'll come over tonight to negotiate the price with you!"
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