Chapter 80 Rules
"Hey, Sister Qin, you're back late today."

Xu Damao is washing vegetables now. If he does more in the evening, he can sleep longer tomorrow morning.

"It's Jingru. She complained of toothache on the way and just went to the hospital to get some medicine."

Qin Huairu thought that it was a good thing that her man bought cooked food, otherwise she would have missed dinner today, which would have been bad for her stomach.

"All children are like this. They often have toothaches."

Xu Damao just wanted to find someone to chat with, otherwise it would feel a bit strange to be washing vegetables alone here.

Qin Huairu quickly went to the kitchen, but Xiao Jingru happily took the mouthwash cup and toothbrush to the sink, stepped on the bricks to get water.

"Uncle Horse Face, I have a toothbrush and new clothes to wear."

Xiao Jingru showed off and thought that Uncle Horse-Faced was a coward, as he already had a wife but still had to wash vegetables and cook for himself.

"No, what did you call me? Uncle Horse Face?"

Xu Damao was stunned. This is an insult to his dignity.

"Isn't it just a horse face?"

Qin Huairu didn't have time to talk, and quickly imitated her brother-in-law in brushing his teeth in the morning, having a great time.

"Little sister, I have a name, Xu Damao, you can call me Uncle Damao, or just Uncle."

Xu Damao thought this girl was very cute. She could do housework at such a young age. It must be Li Zhiguo who led her astray. He secretly gave her a nickname. Bah, forget about letting him show a movie.

"Woo!"

Xiao Jingru didn't bother to reply and concentrated on brushing her teeth.

Xu Damao sighed and took the vegetable bowl back to the house. He felt very upset, but why didn’t Li Zhiguo come back?
"Da Mao, you're here. It's just right for you to come to the middle courtyard."

Li Zhiguo went to the backyard, followed by Yan Bugui. The household in the yard was not afraid of this duo.

Xu Damao paused, swallowed, and quickly moved to block the door. Last time, only these two people came in, but a lot of things were lost, even the sewing box was missing.

"No, why do you want me to go to the middle courtyard? I'm busy cooking and don't have time!"

Who knew that Li Zhiguo didn't answer, but suddenly shouted to the front: "Second uncle, come quickly, we have something important to discuss."

"What's the big deal?"

Liu Haizhong was listening to the radio in the house. When he heard the shouting, he rushed out.

"As for the movie screening, we need to finalize it today. Since you are the initiator, you must be present."

Li Zhiguo will not force Xu Damao today and let others suppress him.

"That's what happened!"

Liu Haizhong came running over and shouted, "I initiated this. Considering the recent incident with He Daqing in our hospital, which has affected the atmosphere, I decided to show a movie to liven things up and help everyone improve their moral character."

"Second uncle, look, Third uncle is here too. I asked Damao to go to the middle courtyard and explain things to everyone, so that no one will miss it if they are not here on Saturday night."

As Li Zhiguo was speaking, he saw Xiao Jingru spit mouthwash on herself, so he quickly went over, took out his handkerchief and wiped it off.

"Jingru, come back to the house, we are discussing business here."

"Okay, brother-in-law!"

Xiao Jingru swallowed a lot of mouthwash, ran back to the house with a smile, and placed the cup and toothbrush between her brother-in-law and sister's cups.

When Li Zhiguo turned around, he saw that Xu Damao had been grabbed by Liu Haizhong.

"Da Mao, it's settled, Saturday night."

Liu Haizhong didn't give people a chance to refuse and pulled them towards the central courtyard.

"Second uncle, please let me put down the dish. Chunyan, come out and take the dish. I have something to do in the middle courtyard."

Xu Damao's face turned green. Li Zhiguo was a disrespectful person. He was using the Second Uncle as a gun, and he couldn't explain it to anyone.

"coming!"

Tang Chunyan came out to take the vegetable basin. Seeing that the two uncles and Li Zhiguo were there, she put the basin into the house and followed them out.

"Li Zhiguo, what's going on?"

Tang Chunyan caught up and asked in a low voice.

This made Xu Damao, who was being pulled by Liu Haizhong, blush even more. Wife, you should pay attention to the impact. The masters are still here.

"As for showing the movie, let me tell you, this open-air movie is different. We should prepare tea, peanuts and melon seeds, and each family can bring their own snacks. We can also prepare a few benches and even a small table.

It would be great to chat while watching a movie, and if you’re not satisfied, just play another one!

If you feel hungry afterwards, you can also have some barbecue. This is just like what Mencius said, happiness is better shared than happiness alone."

Li Zhiguo was just chatting nonsense. It would be great if they could really lead to a barbecue.

Tang Chunyan's eyes lit up when she heard this. She had never seen an outdoor movie before, so she asked hurriedly, "Can we really have a barbecue in our yard?"

"It's easy. There are so many fitters in the yard. Just build a barbecue grill and ask someone to send some charcoal over. It's just that we are short of ingredients, but it's not a big problem. You don't need any..."

Li Zhiguo wanted to say something when he heard Damao's voice.

"Wife, it's ok, we've already reached the middle courtyard."

My goodness, from Xu Damao's tone, it feels like he is the young wife.

"Oh, Damao, you go ahead and do your work. I'll chat with Li Zhiguo for a while."

Tang Chunyan was still thinking about the barbecue, and asked again: "Li Zhiguo, can I ask my family to help me? I don't know how to barbecue."

"You don't need to know how to do it. We have many chefs in our hospital. Shazhu and his father, especially Lao He, are proficient in Sichuan cuisine. The barbecue they prepare is spicy, fresh and fragrant.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t eat spicy food, just add some soy sauce and cumin and it will be delicious. I’m going to drool over this.”

Even though Li Zhiguo was chatting with Damao's wife, he still had to be careful about the impact. He had already retreated from the center line to the side because this was a public place!

Yan Bugui had been paying attention to this side, and then looked at Xu Damao, and couldn't help but sigh, why don't you just show a good movie.

"Chunyan, is that enough? I have something to talk to you about."

Seeing the aunties coming one after another, Xu Damao had to save his face.

Seeing that it was almost time, Li Zhiguo hurriedly said, "Chunyan, hurry over, Damao is getting anxious."

"Why is he so anxious? We didn't say anything else."

Tang Chunyan is not stupid. She knows that Damao has misunderstood. She is a decent person, but it is time to let it go.

"Wife, what are you talking about with that boy? Be careful not to fall for his trick. He is the best at deceiving people."

Xu Damao regretted it. He knew that he would have to watch the movie in the end, so why did he have to struggle? That guy must have done it on purpose.

"Da Mao, don't let your imagination run wild. Li Zhiguo is talking to me about barbecue. I'll tell you in detail later."

Tang Chunyan's mind was not here. She was already planning who to invite to the courtyard and what ingredients to prepare.

When Liu Haizhong saw the residents gathered, he shouted, "I have something great to announce to you all. This Saturday night, Xu Damao will show you a movie in the courtyard. This is a great thing...

As the second uncle, I am always concerned about you..."

Li Zhiguo was worried that the second uncle would be exposed if he continued to brag, so he hurried over and whispered, "Second uncle, your next speech will have to be saved for Saturday night. Everyone is not here yet."

"Oh, I've said too much. Let's leave it at that for now. Li Zhiguo will explain it to everyone in detail."

Liu Haizhong stopped him immediately. He only said a few words to her, so he shouldn't let it get out of hand too early.

Li Zhiguo took over the conversation at the right time and said, "Saturday's movie is sponsored by the Jia family of the Central Court, which means tea will be provided. Everyone just needs to bring a cup, and my brother Dongxu will serve tea to everyone.

Jia Dongxu, just say a few words, I'm waiting for you."

He directly named all the sponsors and said no one should be left out.

When Jia Dongxu heard this, he thought it was really reliable and his face was revealed. He quickly jumped out of the crowd, stood next to Li Zhiguo, and smiled at Xu Damao.

"You're such a fool."

Xu Damao cursed in his heart. He knew that Li Zhiguo was a liar. He deceived the second uncle and the third uncle. There was also the matter of Jia Dongxu. Just now, even his wife wanted to have a barbecue.

At this moment, Jia Dongxu smiled and said, "What Li Zhiguo said just now is right. We will show a movie on Saturday night, and my Jia family will provide tea for everyone. My mother, Jia Zhang, will serve the tea herself."

Jia Dongxu had already discussed it at home and felt that what Li Zhiguo said made sense. His Jia family must change its reputation in the courtyard.

Once the baby is born, you will be flooded with gifts and can even hold a full-month celebration.

Moreover, there is no need to worry about Li Zhiguo getting there first. Because Bihua in his family calculated the dates and got pregnant first, she was ahead.

"Bah, you're just stupid!"

Xu Damao was indignant and kept muttering to himself for a while.

"Okay, thank you brother Dongxu for the sponsorship!"

Li Zhiguo patted Jia Dongxu on the shoulder and told him to move aside and make room.

Then he went on to say, "Since we are showing movies, it also costs money. Anyone in the theater who is twelve years old or older will pay a five-cent fee to watch the movie.

The total amount of money contributed by all residents in the hospital was less than five yuan, and this money should have been given to Xu Damao.

But my brother Damao is not short of money, and has already entrusted the third uncle to buy peanuts and sunflower seeds."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Bugui said: "Yes, there is such a thing, it has been decided." "No..."

Xu Damao was anxious. How come he didn't know about this?

"Da Mao, it's nothing, you still want to add money?"

Li Zhiguo didn't believe that Xu Damao would dare to resist at this time, as everyone in the courtyard was watching.

Xu Damao said numbly, "Didn't you just tell my wife that you still want to have a barbecue?"

It's all over. With so many people watching, how could he say no?

Li Zhiguo nodded, "There's no rush for the barbecue, what we're talking about now are peanuts and melon seeds.

As I just said, you can raise any opinions you have. "

He still values ​​democracy, does not practice one-man rule, and listens to the voice of the masses.

"Li Zhiguo, I think the five cents per person you mentioned is fine, but can you bring relatives and friends to watch the movie?"

The person who was speaking was Aunt Wang from the front yard. The relationship between the two was the kind that they could go shopping for groceries together.

"Yes, I have a relative in the next yard. Can I bring him over?"

"I want to invite a friend to come, too. This is an open-air movie, and we can watch it in the courtyard. It will be so festive."

Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic, Li Zhiguo said, "Everyone who has bought a ticket can bring a friend to watch the movie for free, no more than two people.

Because if there are more, the Intermediate Court will not be able to accommodate them, and the extra seat will have to be paid, which is still five cents.

The money will be collected by the Third Uncle, and anyone who conceals the number of people will be fined 10 kilograms of peanuts and sunflower seeds."

"That's good. I can bring someone with me for free. I'm making a profit."

"My family has three quotas, which is enough. Li Zhiguo will do the job."

"I have no problem with that. Li Zhiguo is a swindler, but every time he organizes such group activities, he does them beautifully."

"I believe him, too. Last time he got married, my children ate a delicious banquet. It was not like the banquet hosted by Xu Damao, where there were not enough dishes."

The residents were talking about it, which made Xu Damao look upset. It was obviously his family who spent more money on the banquet last time, but this time he was the one who showed the movie.

What does this have to do with Li Zhiguo? He just moved his mouth!

"Okay, everyone, be quiet for a moment."

Li Zhiguo saw that He Daqing was already very anxious behind him, so he quickly said, "I have something else to announce at this opportunity.

It’s just a small matter of my birthday next month, so I don’t want you to give me gifts.

It was my uncle He Daqing. After learning that my birthday was coming up, he decided to pay for a grand birthday party for me and set up two tables at my house.

At that time, in addition to my father-in-law, brother-in-law and other relatives, I will invite the three uncles and their families to celebrate my birthday. Two tables will be enough.

Besides, in addition to Second Uncle and my brother Dongxu, my uncle He also mentioned showing the movie this time. We all had the same idea. "

He Daqing finally heard this and said, "Yes, Li Zhiguo and I had discussed this movie a long time ago.

Old Yan, you can buy some raw peanuts and melon seeds. They are cheap. I will fry them myself so we can eat more.

In addition, I am personally sponsoring five kilograms of peanuts and sunflower seeds to make our first movie screening a lively one."

He thought the word sponsorship was well used, it was grand and let people in the hospital know that he was not a stingy person.

Moreover, there will be people from other courtyards coming by then, and maybe there will be a young widow among them.

As soon as he finished speaking, the situation suddenly changed and the residents in the courtyard had new ideas.

"Li Zhiguo, this is not very nice of you. You invited the second and third aunties, but you didn't invite us."

"That's right. We are all sisters and can chat with each other. We even held a banquet for you, but you missed your birthday this time."

"It's no different if you set up two tables. Why don't you set up a few more tables so that we can all celebrate your birthday in advance?"

Wow, everyone in the courtyard suddenly wanted to drink!

Just because Li Zhiguo got married last time, everyone felt that they did not lose out.

In the end, I heard that Li Zhiguo only earned ten yuan, but because the organization was so good and the food was so good, he didn't spend all the money.

"No, you guys want to join too?"

Li Zhiguo was annoyed. It was not right for him to take advantage of others. He did not gain any advantage, but just gained fame.

"That can't be possible. Li Zhiguo will be 24 next month. What's the point of celebrating his birthday?"

Xu Damao became anxious again. Why did this kid get all the good things?

Sha Zhu was also confused, "This is not right, why does no one care about me when I live my life?"

Jia Dongxu was smiling just now, but now he is almost autistic.

"Yes, we all have to participate, don't we?"

"I want to join in, too. My child is craving meat."

"It's just right. We can hold a banquet and watch a movie. How great! It will surely make people from other courtyards envious."

Yan Bugui thought, here comes another opportunity to earn extra money.

"Li Zhiguo, I think it's okay, let's do as everyone says, just like last time, I will be your accountant.

We can pool our money together to hold a birthday party, that's not bad at all."

Li Zhiguo thought about it and said, "Okay, let's do it this way. My birthday party and the movie screening will be organized by Uncle San.

This time we will put the table in the middle courtyard, so we can watch a movie directly after dinner without having to move.

After that, we’ll have a little barbecue and spend a lively weekend.

Thanks to me and Uncle He, my brother Dongxu, my brother Damao, as well as Shazhu, my sister Wang, and sister Chen..."

The matter of Siheyuan's first theatrical movie was decided, but everyone was not in a hurry to leave and were still discussing it.

Jia Zhang suddenly came over and said, "Li Zhiguo, I won't be sitting at the same table with the third aunt this time. They are too competitive."

"No problem. Bring out your table and take the main seat while others come and fill the table."

Li Zhiguo thought that there are times when you, Jia Zhang, cannot win the fight.

"Li Zhiguo, you haven't mentioned the barbecue grill yet."

Tang Chunyan brought Xu Damao here to prevent the man from being stingy again.

"That's easy to say."

Li Zhiguo immediately called Yi Zhonghai over and said, "Uncle, the yard needs a barbecue grill. I'll draw a design and you weld it for me.

The cost of the materials used is Xu Damao's. This thing is like a medicine pot. Anyone in our courtyard can use it, but the barbecue grill is festive."

"That's good. The barbecue grill will be considered as the collective property of our courtyard and we can all use it together."

Yi Zhonghai nodded, this was in line with his philosophy of unity, friendship and helping neighbors.

"No, I'm paying for it."

Xu Damao was numb and he was bleeding all day.

"Da Mao, this is for the collective, how much can the materials cost?
"Please stop being so stingy and learn from my uncle He what it means to be generous, right, Uncle He?"

He Daqing happened to come over to watch the fun, so he told them all about it.

"That's right, I'm not stingy!"

He Daqing was no longer embarrassed and could chat with everyone. There was nothing wrong with the idea given by Li Zhiguo.

Xu Damao looked at everyone in the courtyard and saw that everyone was happy, as if he was the only one who suffered a great loss, but he didn't see anyone caring about him.

"Da Mao, your family is going to the movies and birthday party. Uncle San needs to register and pay the money."

Yan Bugui took advantage of everyone being together to get the money as soon as possible so that he could make plans.

"Uncle, this is too early. I'm just showing the movie, do I have to pay for the ticket too?"

Xu Damao deliberately spoke in advance, and there will always be people who come out to speak up for him.

"Da Mao, are you a member of the academy? The rule set by Li Zhiguo is that anyone over the age of twelve must pay for tickets.

You were showing a movie, but Jia Dongxu was serving tea and water to people, and he paid for the tickets."

Yan Bugui also followed Li Zhiguo's example and used another example when teaching others a lesson.

Xu Damao's face was grim. "Uncle, will Li Zhiguo pay for the movie ticket?"

"Yes, I have registered it here."

Yan Bugui showed the notebook, and the first one written on it was Li Zhiguo, three cents. Since this money was just empty salary anyway, he might as well write more.

"No, he really did?"

Xu Damao didn't believe it at all. He had been here all the time and had never seen anyone take out money.

"Is this true? Everyone in the hospital knows that I am the fairest uncle. Xu Damao, you are not trying to evade the ticket, right? Then you will be fined 10 kilograms of peanuts and sunflower seeds. This is also the rule set by Li Zhiguo."

(End of this chapter)