Siheyuan Shangpeng

Chapter 246 Shang Qi Visits His Comrades

There was no need to continue the conversation here. Some things cannot be explained too thoroughly. Shang Peng also said to Liu Guangqi: "Brother Guangqi, I don't have any meaning. I just want to stop wasting time in this courtyard. What are you talking about in a small courtyard? Broaden your horizons and take a look at the outside world. You will find that these are all trivial matters. When you are old and look back on the present, you will feel how ridiculous you are now.

That's all I have to say. You guys should work hard in the future. I will provide you with a platform and I can only give you a hand. As for the future, it depends on you. Just like today, if Brother Guangqi hadn't asked, I wouldn't have helped you. In this world, except for your parents and brothers, no one will have the time to help you. Only when you are valuable will others lend a hand, so don't fall behind!"

After hearing Shang Peng's words, everyone fell into deep thought. Shang Peng continued, "Okay, don't think about it today. Brother Guangqi will go home and tell the Second Uncle not to worry about him. As for getting the Second Uncle..."

Guang Qi nodded directly and said, "I won't tell you. There are some things that you can only understand if you figure them out yourself. If something is too easy to get, you won't cherish it."

Shang Peng nodded in approval. Liu Guangqi stood up and walked towards his home. Looking at the remaining people, Shang Peng said, "Okay, guys, get to work. It's up to you what we eat today!"

Several people did not hesitate and went to the kitchen with a smile. When they looked in, they could not help but be stunned for a moment. Shang Peng continued from behind: "How is it? Can we have a big meal today?"

He Yuzhu was the first to speak and shouted, "This is amazing, let me see, a whole lamb, beef brisket, wow! So many seafoods, but it's ok? Pregnant women can't eat it, huh? This is a bear paw? So big? And a golden pheasant, how about this, roast a whole lamb, roast the seafood as well, since they can't eat it anyway, and for the rest, make a tomato stewed beef brisket, a chicken stewed with mushrooms, and steam the bear paw, I'll take care of the rest.

We can have a good meal today, Xu Damao, Yan Jiecheng, I'll give you the ingredients, is it okay for you two to roast a whole lamb?"

Xu Damao agreed directly: "That's no problem at all. Let me tell you, I have actually made this thing before. Just wait and see!"

After saying that, he picked up the sheep and went to wash it with Yan Jiecheng. He Yuzhu was preparing the ingredients in the kitchen. Shang Peng smiled, said goodbye to He Yuzhu, and went back to the room to draw.

After a while, Liu Guangqi and Shang Qi discussed with others and came together. They entered the yard for a tour and then started to help with the work. There were rainproof cloth and shelves in Shang Peng's warehouse. Shang Qi set up a large awning in the yard, and several people started working in the yard.

At this time, Shang Qi came into the house and called Shang Peng, saying, "Go to your second sister's house and take a look. If your second sister knows that you didn't see her, do you think she will punish you?"

When Shang Peng heard this, he really forgot about the couple. The key point was that his second sister was too busy and he could hardly see her once a month. This was the case when she didn't go out. If she went out, he might not see her once a year.

The rain stopped in the afternoon. This rainfall could only be said to have alleviated the drought in Sijiu City. Shang Qi and others did not put away the awning, which could still provide shade.

Shang Peng drove to Shang Xue's house and followed the old routine. He took out two sacks from the trunk as pawn. When he got there, he found that both of them were at home today. He put the things in the trunk, explained his purpose, waited for a while, and then drove them to his home.

On the way, Li Jian asked Shang Peng when his bicycle would be ready. Shang Peng perfunctorily said it would be a while because he was too busy now. In fact, Shang Peng had forgotten about it. He thought he would get it done when he went to work on Monday, and try to get it done within half a month. Then he would start building a bicycle production line, and try to have two production lines by the time the factory was completed.

The three of them came to Shang Peng's courtyard. Shang Xue took a look around and pinched Shang Peng and said, "Shang Peng, you are so good to me, but you didn't even ask me to fix my house. Look at your house. No, I won't tell you anything else. Just heat my house. The winter in the old city is too cold."

Shang Peng quickly agreed and promised to install it in his house before winter came. Shang Xue then let Shang Peng go and went to Shang Qi's house in front to chat with Wang Nan and others. Li Jian was laughing secretly on the side.

Soon, Wang's father and Wang Lei also came to the backyard to help. After all, it would be uncomfortable for him to stay in that yard with a woman in it, so it would be more comfortable for him to stay here.

In the evening, Shang Qi called the women who were chatting at Shang Qi's house. When they arrived, an electric wire had been pulled from the awning and the lights were connected. Everyone started to eat in the yard. The women and children were at one table, and the men who drank were at another. Everyone started eating directly without having time to chat. After three rounds of dishes and five flavors of wine, Shang Qi said to Shang Peng, "Xiao Peng, I will leave the steel mill soon. My second uncle will be here tomorrow. I want to go out after I learn about it tomorrow and take advantage of the time before I report. It just so happens that your sister-in-law asked how many months it will take for the baby to be born."

Shang Peng nodded and replied, "Go ahead, take a look. I told you to go and take a look a long time ago. Don't believe what is said in the letter. Some things must be seen in person to be assured."

Shang Qi nodded with a worried look on his face. He Yuzhu asked, "Brother Qi, what are you going to do?"

Shang Peng replied, "He wanted to visit the family of his deceased comrade and sent money to them every month. He himself never went there once and spent all his salary on it. It's only because my sister-in-law is so understanding, otherwise she would have fallen out with him a long time ago."

"Hey, third brother, what are you talking about? Can't I also make money? Your brother's comrade-in-arms, who has shared life and death with you, should help him if you can." Wang Nan heard Shang Peng's words and was still explaining for Shang Qi.

Shang Peng dared to say that Shang Qi could not be disrespectful to Wang Nan, so he nodded in agreement.

Wang's mother patted Wang Nan and said, "You silly girl, don't blame Xiao Qi. You seem to have left over some of your salary. You didn't even have a penny left to support your comrades, did you? If it weren't for Xiao Peng, I think you two would have starved to death."

Shang Peng quickly replied, "Don't say that. My brothers sacrificed their own families for the sake of everyone else. I am just an ordinary person. I can't be as noble as them, so I can only take care of my family.

Besides, what my brothers did was the right thing. If it were for other reasons, I wouldn’t be willing to help them.

This means you guys charge into battle, and I take care of the logistics, don’t you think this makes sense?”

At this time, Shanglian asked, "Third brother, what about me? Will you take care of my family's things in the future?"