The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Yang Dalin nodded: "Yes, I understand, Brother Tian. I'll bring you my half a jin of grain coupons in a bit."

Tian Xueyi patted his right hand, which was holding the gear shift, and said, "Why are we arguing about that? I ate plenty of the meat and salted duck eggs you gave me."

Yang Dalin argued, "That won't work either. One thing at a time."

Tian Xueyi patted him again: "Your brother Tian is still short of these grain coupons? I've smoked plenty of your cigarettes, haven't I? We brothers don't need to be so calculating. They gave me the other grain coupons in advance. If you really feel bad, you can pay for me next time."

Upon hearing Tian Xueyi's suggestion, Yang Dalin agreed, saying, "Alright, I'll help you next time, Brother Tian."

Along the way, Tian Xueyi also told Yang Dalin a lot of things to be careful about when driving.

Be especially careful when carrying passengers on the road.

Single children, the elderly, or elderly people or women with children are not in much trouble.

Be especially careful of adult men who appear on the road asking for a ride.

Even if someone is wearing a work uniform, you have to check their work ID first, and then pull out your gun from somewhere they can't see it, ready to go.

These are lessons learned the hard way; he should be more careful in the future.

And it's no big deal to bring back a few things along the way.

However, it's important to be careful not to let it affect your primary job.

You can't ask someone to transport five tons of steel and also ask them to bring a ton of fruit along.

That's a huge quantity. You can easily take dozens or even hundreds of kilograms with you along the way.

Because when you get back you'll have to give a copy to all your coworkers, or let everyone try it.

Don't try to do things all by yourself, or you'll have a hard time getting by in this industry.

Brother Tian also told Yang Dalin that many of the items in the black market of Beijing were brought back by drivers from all over the country.

Otherwise, where would the black market get so many things to sell?

Not only truck drivers carry things, but train staff do too.

However, these are all small quantities, and those on the black market all have connections.

With such a powerful background, if Yang Dalin starts driving alone in the future, it's fine if he brings food for himself, but he shouldn't try to sell it, because if he doesn't know anyone, he might get reported.

If you need something, try not to buy it on the black market. If you really need to buy it, go to him; he knows people who can help you.

Yang Dalin nodded to indicate that he understood.

Just like the pig's head meat, braised beef, and salted duck eggs that Yang Dalin took out.

Tian Xueyi and Qi Desheng never asked Yang Dalin where he bought it.

Tian Xueyi and Qi Desheng both knew that Yang Dalin knew some people in Pigeon City through an old man named Qi who used to drive a tricycle.

Those people aren't a big problem; they can buy some food without much trouble.

At noon, Yang Dalin drove the truck back to the freight station, rested for a while, and then went to deliver goods to other places in the afternoon.

After a busy day, Yang Dalin returned home.

When they took out that bag of small apples, each weighing only two or three ounces, Qi Yanhua and her sister were quite happy.

Yang Dalin heard from Aunt Qi that Zhang Meiyun's son felt much better after taking Yang Dalin's medicine today, and he even saw him playing outside when he came back in the afternoon.

It seems they've really recovered. Aunt Qi even gave Yan Hua and Xiao Ning two pills to improve their physical condition, and both of them are in good spirits today.

I also gave one to Zhang Meiyun, and she took it too. I heard she's in good spirits today.

Aunt Qi wanted Yang Dalin to keep the remaining pills.

Yang Dalin thought for a moment and decided that the space was the best place to preserve things, as it was permanent. So he kept two of the antidiarrheal pills for his diarrhea and put the rest away, intending to hide them in his space later.

While the group was eating, Qi Xiaoning mentioned that she had met Qin Huairu from the Intermediate People's Court when she returned.

They said the swelling in her cheeks had gone down, but she had lost several teeth, making her face look much worse.

Yang Dalin glanced at Qi Yanhua discreetly, and seeing that she didn't react, he felt relieved.

Yang Dalin also asked Qi Xiaoning why He Yushui hadn't come these past two days.

Qi Xiaoning told him that their kang (heated brick bed) was finished, and He Yushui had been warned by He Yuzhu not to keep coming over for meals, so He Yushui went home before Yang Dalin returned.

Upon hearing this, Yang Dalin realized that this silly Zhu actually knew a thing or two.

You should treat them to a meal later.

The previous times, it was always someone else who paid for it, although Yang Dalin also brought something once.

But I'm not the kind of person who always tries to take advantage of others.

Xu Damao also needs to reciprocate with a meal.

Let's look back at the time.

Yang Dalin didn't know that Sha Zhu had returned earlier than him today.

Having witnessed Qin Huairu's unpleasant side, Sha Zhu was now sipping his wine, still harboring some resentment in his heart.

Why has Sister-in-law Dongxu become so ugly?

It doesn't look as good as it used to. I used to fantasize about it, but now I have no interest at all.

Sha Zhu shook his head, feeling that his own thoughts were terrifying.

I tried to shake off these inappropriate thoughts, but then I started thinking about my future wife.

Several days have passed, and still no one has introduced me to a wife.

Just as Sha Zhu was drinking alone, feeling sullen and unhappy, Yi Zhonghai, carrying two bottles of wine, pushed open Sha Zhu's door.

When Sha Zhu heard Yang Dalin mention the knocking incident, he was about to get angry, but seeing Yi Zhonghai carrying two bottles of wine, he suppressed his anger and stood up to ask, "Uncle, are you here to have a drink with me?"

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said, "Yes, Zhu Zi, how about a welcome?"

After speaking, Yi Zhonghai also raised two bottles of Xifeng liquor.

When Sha Zhu saw that it was good wine, he wasn't unhappy at all. He quickly invited Yi Zhonghai to sit down.

Sha Zhu also said, "An old man like you coming to drink with me is doing me a favor. I'll go and order some more dishes."

Yi Zhonghai stopped him: "No need, Zhuzi. Your aunt will bring over two dishes in a bit, but they can't compare to your cooking. Don't be disgusted."

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, you can't come here to drink, how can you let an old lady prepare the food?"

Yi Zhonghai grabbed Sha Zhu, who was still trying to get up: "Zhu Zi, things aren't easy for anyone these days, so you don't need to bother anymore. You know I'm not the kind of person who likes to take advantage of others, like Yan Bugui."

This made Shazhu quite happy, and he said he agreed with it.

No sooner had Yi Zhonghai finished speaking than there was a noise coming from the door curtain.

Sha Zhu quickly opened the door, invited in the middle-aged woman carrying two dishes, and even took a plate of food from her.

Sha Zhu quickly put the dishes on the table, preparing to invite the older woman to sit down as well: "Auntie, you're too kind, please sit down too."

Wen Xiumei wiped her hands with her apron and said with a smile, "Zhuzi, your uncle invited you for drinks. I was afraid you wouldn't have prepared in advance, so I made two dishes. I only made two dishes, so please don't mind. They might not taste as good as yours."

"Please enjoy your drinks. I've already eaten."

When Sha Zhu heard the old lady say that, he was not at all disgusted and quickly said, "What are you saying, old lady? How could I be disgusted by you? Even if I don't serve you any dishes or wine, it's just a matter of a word for me to come and have a meal with you."

When others show him kindness, Sha Zhu naturally accepts it; he's a person who cares about his reputation, but he also knows how to reciprocate.

After Wen Xiumei left, Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai drank slowly. As they chatted, Yi Zhonghai brought up the topic of Sha Zhu getting married.