Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Chapter 467 Eating Watermelon and Reminiscing the Past

"Chief Wang, are you here?"

"Oh, this little Xu Nuo is so cute. He doesn't cry or make a fuss in your arms."

As more and more people changed their words, even Yi Zhonghai sometimes called Wang Hongtao "Section Chief Wang", of course this was only when there were outsiders around.

"Why are you being so polite to me, uncle?" Wang Hongtao didn't want to argue with Yi Zhonghai about this.

"That's what happened, uncle. I was thinking that Xu Damao is always away from home. Sister Xiao'e is not good at taking care of children. Do you think it is possible to build something like this to help Sister Xiao'e take care of the children so that she doesn't feel so tired?"

As he spoke, Wang Hongtao began to gesture to Yi Zhonghai, explaining its approximate shape, what functions it could perform, and what kind of material was needed.

What Wang Hongtao described is actually the simplest baby stroller, the kind that allows the baby to lie in the stroller, with an adjustable cushion slope, a sunshade above the cushion, and the baby can even touch a rattle bell or something like that when he reaches out.

Wang Hongtao held the baby and pointed and demonstrated for a while before Yi Zhonghai understood.

"Is that so?" Yi Zhonghai thought for a while:

"It's easy to make a cart. I can go to the workshop to machine out the parts and then find a welder to weld them together. The problem is that the wheels of this cart are hard to make. Wooden ones are too hard, and there's nowhere to find rubber ones. I can only use ones removed from bicycles. Such big wheels definitely won't have good shock absorption, and I'm afraid the children won't be able to bear it."

"It's okay. I'll take care of the wheel problem. You just need to make the main body of the cart, and then tell me the approximate size of the wheels, and I'll get them for you then." Wang Hongtao agreed straightforwardly.

He couldn't explain how he could get two beautiful carts from the mall, but if they just had four wheels, it wouldn't be a big problem.

"Okay, that's no problem. Give me two days and I will definitely deliver the car to you!" Yi Zhonghai said confidently.

As an eighth-level fitter, all I need to make a baby stroller is hands, right?

"Thank you very much, uncle. Please tell me how much the car costs..."

Yi Zhonghai frowned: "What money? How can I charge you for this? It's really too polite to say that!"

“Then the cost…”

"The materials used are basically available in the factory, so where does the cost come from?" Yi Zhonghai waved his hand: "Okay, it's settled. I promise to give you a sturdy and easy-to-use cart in two days."

"Thank you, uncle." Wang Hongtao thanked with a smile.

"Also, uncle, it's not enough to just be strong. It has to be safe and look good. For example, the corners of the connectors should be rounded, which is both good-looking and not easy to get bumped."

"Okay, got it. It's just a kid's stuff. I know what it is!"

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After Wang Hongtao left, Yi Zhonghai was still staring at his back in a daze. Hey, this little kid is really cute, with his baby voice, which really melts people's hearts.

Why not try harder now while you're still relatively young?

Thinking in his mind, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but look towards the main room in the middle courtyard, where Sun Xiaoying was squatting at the door washing vegetables.

Sha Zhu is the cook and Sun Xiaoying is the washer, so it's a clear division of labor.

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After returning from Yi Zhonghai's house and returning the promise to Lou Xiaoe, Wang Hongtao went to the central courtyard to fetch a bucket of water and took a bath first.

It's still a bit stuffy in the city in October, especially with the dust flying all over the road. It would be so nice to take a cool shower in such weather.

Wang Hongtao doesn’t know what other people think, but for him, as long as he doesn’t have to wash clothes, he would like to take a shower every day.

After taking a shower, Wang Hongtao moved the reclining chair to the door and sat for a while, fanning himself with a large palm-leaf fan in one hand and holding a cup of cold tea in the other, looking very comfortable.

After waiting for a while, he felt that the cold tea was not satisfying enough, so he took out a watermelon from the space, soaked it in a basin of cold water, and prepared to eat it after dinner.

“The meal is ready…”

"Sister Xiao'e can come over for dinner!"

Qin Jingru shouted out from the house.

“Here it comes…”

Lou Xiao'e heard the sound and came over with the child.

"Sister Xiao'e, give me the baby first. You eat first, and I'll eat after you're done."

"Hey, Brother Tao, where did you get such a big watermelon? I didn't even see it when I was cooking." Qin Jingru said in surprise.

"Oh, it was just sent by someone. The factory is recruiting recently. There are many people asking your man for help, so naturally there will be gifts." Wang Hongtao explained calmly.

Qin Jingru nodded in agreement: "Oh... So that's what it is, I was wondering..."

"I haven't eaten watermelon in a long, long time. I don't know if it's sweet or not."

"Slurp..." Qin Jingru actually sucked a mouthful of saliva as she said this.

Among all the women of Wang Hongtao, only Qin Jingru is a real foodie. He Yushui eats for nutrition and growth, while Qin Huairu eats with the mentality that every meal is a gain.

Only Qin Jingru is as innocent as ever, and her eyes sparkle with stars when she sees good things.

Wang Hongtao touched Qin Jingru's head and said, "Okay, let's eat after dinner, okay? Don't be greedy, I'll let you eat enough in a while!"

"Ok!"

After finally finishing the meal, Qin Jingru quickly cleaned up the table, then moved a chair and sat nearby, waiting for Wang Hongtao to open the watermelon. She looked like a primary school student waiting for the teacher to start class.

Wang Hongtao smiled, moved the watermelon to the table and cut it with a knife. With a click, the watermelon was cut in half. The black seeds and red flesh were crispy but not greasy, and it was the most refreshing.

Wang Hongtao has always felt that watermelons are better when they are crispy, even if they are a little raw. But if they are overripe or even hollow, they are inedible.

"Come, have a taste!" Wang Hongtao handed the first piece to Qin Jingru, cut another piece for Lou Xiaoe, and then picked up a piece for himself.

He likes to do this kind of practical and inexpensive work the most.

Qin Jingru opened her mouth wide and ate one piece in a few gulps. Then she reached out and took another piece and started eating slowly.

"It's so sweet, crisp and refreshing. I've never eaten such delicious watermelon in my life!" said Qin Jingru.

Lou Xiao'e beside her also nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, I have eaten a lot of watermelons, but this is the first time I have eaten such a delicious one."

"If it tastes good, eat more." Wang Hongtao was not stingy and helped them cut two more pieces so that they wouldn't feel embarrassed.

Qin Jingru smiled as she held the watermelon in her hand:

"Since I followed you, I've eaten a lot of delicious food, seafood, bacon, ham, and now even watermelon."

"Hehe, now that I think about it, the smartest thing I did was to follow you. Otherwise, let alone all these good things, I don't know where I'd be working now."

Lou Xiao'e smiled and shook her head without saying anything.

"Sister Xiao'e, are you also very glad that you invited me to drink on the first day I came to the yard?" Wang Hongtao asked mischievously.

Lou Xiao'e thought about Wang Hongtao's question and her face turned red, but the smile on her lips could not be faked. She agreed in her heart: Yes, it's a good thing that I invited you, a bad guy, to drink and got myself a little tipsy, otherwise how could I be here today?

Nice to have you!

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