Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Chapter 268 Helping Sha Zhu take care of the rain

With Yi Zhonghai's support, Wang Hongtao immediately became "indignant": "What the uncle said is right. I am already so poor, and this bastard Shazhu still wants to take advantage of me. He is so wicked!"

Xu Damao came over to get some water and chimed in: "Shazhu is really a piece of shit. Old Wang has to borrow money to make a living and still wants to take advantage of him. No one would do things like him!"

Xu Damao was purely jealous. He thought that he and Lao Wang were good brothers and had never taken advantage of him, so why should you, Sha Zhu, take advantage of him?

After being accused by three people in a row, He Yuzhu, with his big head and thick neck, was unable to react all of a sudden. He stood there scratching his head, trying hard to think.

Could it be that I was really wrong?

its not right!

Didn't I treat Wang Hongtao to a meal at my home last week? He didn't give me any food either?

After figuring it out, He Yuzhu was about to make an excuse, but he found that everyone around him had left and he was the only one left.

Look at your bad mouth. You always wait until the quarrel is over before you remember how to retort!

He Yuzhu slapped himself lightly and walked back into the house angrily.

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Wang Hongtao didn't really care about that little bit of food. Even if Sha Zhu didn't say it, he would have invited Yu Shui to come for dinner.

He just couldn't stand Shazhu's bad behavior.

He is foul-mouthed, stingy, and likes to take advantage of others. Apart from Qin Huairu and the Jia family, he has never given any benefits to other families in the courtyard. Last week, I wanted to have a meal at his house and he was very unhappy.

He doesn't even give me face, so why should I indulge him?

Having said that, this bastard Shazhu is indeed not a good person.

Banggeng is a petty thief, is he used to it? He stole peanuts from Shazhu's house, chickens from Xu Damao's house... and even soy sauce from the steel mill.

Sha Zhu himself was no different. He stole leftovers from the factory, stole the wheel from Uncle San's house, and stripped Xu Damao's pants.

Actually, to be honest, the title of Thief Saint should be given to Sha Zhu.

Compared to him, Banggeng is considered a good guy.

Not to mention other immoral things he did. Anyway, in Wang Hongtao's opinion, Shazhu is much worse than Xu Damao. The reason he was able to survive to the end of the story is purely because he is the protagonist, otherwise he would have died long ago.

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After a while, Sha Zhu came over with three or four eggs and a bowl of rice.

"Brother Lao Wang, I just spoke without thinking. Um...please forgive me this time and don't take it to heart."

Wang Hongtao waved his hands, as if shooing away a fly: "Put your things on the table, leave Yu Shui's lunch to me, and then get out of here. I don't want to bother with you."

He Yuzhu's eyes twitched, but in the end he didn't argue with this shameless man.

I comforted myself by saying: I am not angry with my son.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu finally felt much calmer.

After Sha Zhu left, Wang Hongtao also pushed his bicycle and carried a basket out.

Since I have agreed to help Xu Damao purchase food, I still have to pretend to do so, and I don't want Xu Damao to think that the food comes too easily.

I bought some fruits and vegetables, half a pound of braised pork head, and a wooden yo-yo from the system mall, and went to Chen Xueru's house.

I pushed my bicycle into the yard and saw Xier playing with Hou Kui, and Chen Xueru sitting in the shade reading a book.

Seeing Wang Hongtao coming in, Hou Kui threw away his toys and ran over.

"Godfather!"

He hugged Wang Hongtao's thighs, his eyes full of joy.

Wang Hongtao stuffed two candies into the basket and handed it to Chen Xueru: "I bought some fruits and vegetables to give the little monkey some snacks."

Chen Xueru took it and flipped through it briefly. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "You're so polite. It's not like there's no food at home."

Although she said that, Chen Xueru's eyes were full of joy. What she cared about was not these things, but that the man was thinking about her and her son.

"Little monkey, this is given to you by your godfather."

As he spoke, Wang Hongtao took out the wooden yo-yo and started playing with it in front of Hou Kui.

"Hehe, this is amazing. Godfather, please teach me how to play!" Hou Kui blinked his big eyes curiously.

"Okay, godfather will teach you."

“Reel in the line, grab it in reverse, and then throw it down with all your strength.”

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Chen Xueru watched quietly from the side with a satisfied smile on her face.

That’s great, it looks a bit like a family of three.

It’s a pity that such a good man can’t belong to me completely.

After playing with Hou Kui for a while, Wang Hongtao smiled and said to Chen Xueru: "I will be leaving soon, so you don't need to prepare lunch for me."

"Ah? Are you leaving so soon?" Chen Xueru was reluctant to leave.

Wang Hongtao nodded: "Well, you told Sister Huizhen that I adopted Hou Kui as my godson, right? I have to go over and give her an explanation."

After saying that, he pinched Chen Xueru's nose and said lovingly.

Chen Xueru smiled sheepishly: "Hehe, I have been suppressed by Xu Huizhen for so many years, and finally I can get back on my feet. Can't I show off?"

"But I don't think Xu Huizhen cares about this."

Wang Hongtao chuckled and did not explain. He actually felt that Xu Hui was much smarter than Chen Xueru, but she was just better at hiding her thoughts.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. It's getting late and I have to go first. After visiting Sister Huizhen, I have to go back to the courtyard. I have things to do there."

"Little monkey, say goodbye to your godfather."

"Goodbye, godfather!"

Hou Kui was still immersed in the joy of yo-yo, and after saying hello he continued with his research.

When I went to Xu Huizhen's place, Wang Hongtao bought almost the same things for her, except that he replaced the yo-yo with a drawing board and watercolors.

He had also had several contacts with Xu Jingli. This little girl was just like her name, quiet and pretty, and she loved painting the most, so Wang Hongtao prepared a drawing board for her, intending to give her a surprise.

Xu Hui is really hard to please, but isn’t Xu Jingli simpler?

If Xu Jingli was appeased, Xu Huizhen would naturally pass the test.

When we were almost at the tavern, we saw Cai Quanwu squatting in front of a rickshaw, resting with his eyes closed.

"Isn't this Brother Cai? Waiting for work here?" Wang Hongtao greeted with a smile.

Cai Quanwu opened his eyes and said, "Master, you are here! Do you need a car?"

"No, I have something to ask Shopkeeper Xu."

After saying that, Wang Hongtao pushed his bicycle into the backyard.

Cai Quanwu saw Wang Hongtao entering the backyard as if he was returning to his own home, shook his head, and knew that he had no chance.

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"You still remember to come here?" Xu Huizhen said unhappily.

Wang Hongtao did not answer, but went to find a little girl about six or seven years old with a pink face.

"Hey, what are you doing, Shizue-chan? Look what I brought you?"

"What is this? A drawing board!"

"Thank you, Uncle Wang!" Xu Jingli said in surprise.

Xu Jingli is a bit like Xu Huizhen. Although she envies Hou Kui for recognizing Wang Hongtao as his godfather, she hides her thoughts and does not show them.

Since the Xu mother and daughter didn't mention it, Wang Hongtao was happy to play dumb, but he still gave all the gifts and care he deserved.

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Wang Hongtao also didn't stay long with Xu Huizhen. After delivering the gifts, he chatted for a few minutes and then left.

When he returned to the courtyard, He Yushui had also returned.

Seeing Wang Hongtao coming back, she immediately smiled and ran over to greet him: "Brother Wang, you're back?"

Wang Hongtao touched He Yushui's head and said, "Well, why didn't you come back yesterday? I had to wait for you for a long time."

"I have exams at school this week, and I took one this morning. I just came back after the exam." He Yushui pouted and looked unhappy, thinking that the time she spent with Brother Wang had become less again.

"Let's go to Brother Wang's house and talk. Your silly brother said he has something to do, so he wants you to have lunch at my house." Wang Hongtao said with a smile.

"Talking" has become a term exclusive to the two of them. He Yushui immediately understood what Wang Hongtao meant and nodded shyly: "Well, Brother Wang, you go first, I'll be right over."

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