Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

When Wang Feng returned to No. 95 Courtyard, it was already past 2 p.m. He had drunk quite a bit with Uncle Wu and the others at noon, and he drank about eight ounces of liquor by himself, but he wasn't drunk at all.

Upon arriving at the Intermediate People's Court, Wang Feng saw Lu Banxia's bicycle parked outside. He parked the bicycle and went inside.

Lu Banxia, ​​who was picking vegetables inside the house, heard familiar footsteps, looked up, and saw Wang Feng. She quickly greeted him with a smile.

"Brother Feng, you're back! Happy New Year!"

Wang Feng smiled and nodded: "Banxia, ​​Happy New Year."

"Banxia, ​​when did you get back? Have you and Jingru had lunch yet?"

"Yes, I've eaten. I got back around 10 a.m. I was planning to go to courtyard number 28 to keep Xiao'e company after lunch, but I didn't dare to go out since you weren't back."

"Hehe, I'll just go over and keep my son company later. Oh, and don't cook for me tonight. I'll eat dinner at my son's place and then come back," Wang Feng said with a smile.

"OK."

Lu Banxia wasn't jealous and nodded with a smile. After all, Lou Xiao'e didn't have any relatives here, and if they didn't go and keep her company, she would definitely feel lonely during the New Year period.

When Wang Feng returned to the house, he told Qin Jingru that Wu Yun was coming to see the child on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and Qin Jingru was very happy.

"Brother Wang Feng, do you think my master and mistress will come that day?"

"Hehe, I don't know if your master will have time that day. He's a chef specializing in state banquets, so he'll definitely be busy during the Chinese New Year. But Wu Yun will definitely come."

Qin Jingru nodded: "Brother Wang Feng, I feel completely better now. If you're still worried, I'll rest in bed for a couple more days. If my master and mistress come over, I'll let them taste my cooking, and my master can give me some pointers."

In fact, Qin Jingru had long known that her cooking skills had surpassed her master's, but how could she miss such a good opportunity to show off?

Upon hearing this, Wang Feng thought for a moment and said, "Alright then, you should rest well these two days. Don't go too far at the beginning, and don't do any heavy work. Let Banxia do the housework and cooking for now. You can cook for your master and mistress on the fifth day of the new year."

He was very clear about Qin Jingru's physical condition. In fact, she could have gotten out of bed and moved around normally the day after giving birth, but he just felt it was safer for her to rest more. Anyway, there was still Lu Banxia at home, so it didn't matter whether Qin Jingru did any work or not.

"Hehe, Brother Wang Feng, I'll listen to whatever you say," Qin Jingru said sweetly.

Wang Feng nodded: "Jingru, you get some rest. I'm going to keep my son company first. I won't be having dinner at home tonight."

"Okay, Brother Wang Feng, you should go now. It's the New Year, and it's a bit boring for our son to be home alone."

Qin Jingru was not jealous at all; on the contrary, she urged Wang Feng to go and keep Lou Xiao'e company.

Wang Feng pulled the blankets up a bit for Qin Jingru and the children, then left the room, pushing his bicycle, and departed from courtyard number 95.

Lou Xiao'e was very happy to arrive at courtyard number 28. She first poured tea for Wang Feng, then talked to him for a long time, and then took Wang Feng back to his room.

As for why they go back to their rooms, most people wouldn't know.

......

Around 5 p.m., Wang Feng and Lou Xiao'e got up and started cooking. They ate the leftovers from last night, which were just heated up.

Last night, Lou Xiao'e had her New Year's Eve dinner. She made five main dishes by herself, including braised pork, spiced beef, stir-fried mutton with scallions, braised fish, and also made dumplings.

After finishing his meal and drinking a pot of tea, Wang Feng chatted with Lou Xiao'e for a while. It was already completely dark when he rode his bicycle back to No. 95 Courtyard.

Back in the house, Lu Banxia washed Wang Feng's feet, and then the group went to sleep.

Tomorrow is the second day of the Lunar New Year, and Wang Feng still has to go back to Qin Family Village to pay his respects. He still needs to discuss with Qin Jingru what he should bring back.

......

the next morning

Lu Banxia got up early to prepare breakfast. After Wang Feng finished eating, he said to Qin Jingru:

"Jingru, I'm going to Qin Family Village to pay New Year's respects by myself later. You stay home and rest well. What should we bring for your uncles?"

Qin Jingru thought for a moment and said, "Just bring some flour and meat. Everyone's having a hard time these days, and it's hard to get meat and flour in the countryside. Oh, by the way, Brother Wang Feng, could you take the clothes I made for my parents to them later?"

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Wang Feng prepared everything, including cigarettes, alcohol, and large and small bags of flour and meat, filling the back seat of his bicycle to the brim.

He told Lu Banxia to take good care of Qin Jingru and the child, then pushed his bicycle out the door.

Upon arriving at the front yard, Yan Fugui saw that Wang Feng's bicycle was covered with hanging items on the back seat and asked in surprise:

"Hey, Wang Feng, where are you going with all those bags?"

"Hehe, Lao Yan, it's just some cornmeal, tobacco, and alcohol. It's almost Chinese New Year, so I'm going back to Qin Family Village to pay my respects to my father-in-law. Last year, Jingru was about to give birth, and I didn't get to say goodbye to my father-in-law, so I should bring more things with me." Wang Feng laughed.

Yan Fugui took a deep breath and gave Wang Feng a thumbs up.

"Wang Feng, you're truly an excellent son-in-law. If I had a daughter, I would definitely let her marry you."

"Hahaha, Lao Yan, don't you have a Jie Di at home?" Wang Feng laughed.

"Hey, Wang Feng, you little brat, my Jie Di is not even four years old yet. You think you can have an older woman like that? No way."

"Hehe, just kidding, just kidding. Old Yan, I still have to go to Qin Family Village. It's a long way, so I'll be going now."

Yan Fugui waved his hand: "Go, go."

Looking at Wang Feng's back, Yan Fugui felt an indescribable envy and jealousy. To be honest, if he really had a daughter of the right age, and Qin Jingru hadn't married Wang Feng, he would really want such a son-in-law.

Wang Feng's character is impeccable. Take Aunt Wu for example. When Wang Feng's father passed away unexpectedly, no one in the courtyard was willing to help. Aunt Wu, however, did her best to help Wang Feng in a small way.

Now that Wang Feng has become successful, he has been a great help to Aunt Wu. Even Aunt Wu's job is mostly thanks to Wang Feng's help. Everyone in the neighborhood knows this.

As he walked out of courtyard number 95, Wang Feng smiled and shook his head. He found it quite amusing to joke around with someone like Yan Laokou, provided that the Yan family didn't take advantage of him.