Chapter 909: So Many Things, Where Will You Sit Later?

Xiao Fu smiled as he propped up the bicycle: "I thought Yan Cheng would be coming over at noon, so I swapped shifts with a coworker. I'll keep an eye on things for him a bit longer tomorrow, and he can go over later."

Hearing this, Fu Yan Cheng felt a sense of being valued that lifted his spirits even higher: "Uncle, I have a few boxes of good cigarettes on my bike. I'll bring them over later for you to share with the coworkers."

Xiao Fu's face was all smiles at these words, but he refused verbally: "No need, no need. Just keep them for your own social occasions."

But as he spoke, Fu Yan Cheng had already walked out of the courtyard.

In a short while, he returned holding a box of Red Pagoda Mountain and two boxes of Peony: "Take these cigarettes to smoke."

Since they were already brought inside, it would seem fake for Xiao Fu to refuse again. He reached out, smiling, and accepted them: "Oh my, these are fine cigarettes. I've only heard others talk about them; this is the first time I've seen them."

Xiao Wanpeng chimed in: "Peony is a cigarette from Shanghai. This red Peony costs five mao and one fen per box. Second Uncle, these are high-end goods. That Red Pagoda Mountain is from Yunnan; it's a highland specialty with rich aroma and moderate strength. It's also a high-end cigarette. If you take these to share, people will be envious to death."

Listening to this, Xiao Fu turned the three boxes of cigarettes over in his hands: "My coworkers have been very good to me. Naturally, I must share these fine cigarettes with them. The rest can be saved for hosting guests during the New Year."

Having finished speaking, he looked up at Fu Yan Cheng: "Then I'll keep them."

The head of the neighboring Cheng family happened to pass by Xiao's main gate and overheard their conversation: "Brother Xiao, your daughter hasn't even married in yet, and she's already enjoying the blessings of a future son-in-law. What good fortune."

Hearing the voice, Xiao Fu looked over: "Oh my, I love hearing that. Come, come, have a cigarette too and share in my good fortune."

How could Cheng Baiqiu refuse upon hearing this? He took the Peony cigarette Xiao Fu handed him, his face full of smiles: "Look, I just added a word, and I've already shared in your good fortune. I'm sure to have a good New Year."

After chatting a few more moments, a shout came from the Cheng courtyard: "That's enough, sharing in someone else's good fortune is fine, but do you want to mooch a meal too?"

Cheng Baiqiu burst out laughing: "Then what kind of person would I be?"

Looking at Xiao Fu, he said: "Alright, brother, I'll head back to eat now. You should hurry inside too. Let's visit each other more often in the future."

Having lived here for so long, they had only visited for a formal greeting at the very beginning; afterwards, they merely nodded to each other when meeting. He never expected that today, over a single cigarette, their relationship would grow closer.

Xiao Fu's mood was even better.

If it weren't for having to work in the afternoon, he would definitely have a drink with his son-in-law and nephew.

On the other side, Xiao Changjiang and his wife finally got off the train.

Xiao Wanli saw his parents had brought so many things: "Mom, Dad, why did you bring so many things?"

Xiao's eldest aunt looked at her son, who had grown dark and thin, and her heart ached terribly. She couldn't even bother to answer her son's question: "Liu Laosan, is the food bad over here? How did you lose so much weight?"

Xiao Wanli smiled and reached out to hug his mother: "I did lose some weight, but haven't you noticed I've become much more solid?"

Xiao's eldest uncle thanked the assisting conductor before looking at his son: "Indeed, you are more solid. It seems you've even grown taller."

Just as he was about to say something more, someone spoke up: "Oh my, your packages are blocking the way."

Xiao Changjiang apologized while saying: "We'll move right away."

Having finished speaking, he signaled for his son to hurry and move the things.

After moving all the things outside, the carriage driver who had come with Xiao Wanli to pick them up asked: "So many things, where will you sit later?"