In this era of scarce resources.
Instant noodles truly are a top-tier indulgence.
It’s that time again when the neighbors find it hardest to endure—dinner time!
Sometimes the time feels short, and sometimes it feels long.
Time feels short because the meal is over too quickly, leaving no time to savor it.
Time feels long because the night drags on, and if you’re not full, you can only endure.
Many people are cursing under their breath.
It sounds like they’re scolding their own children, but in reality, they’re cursing Bu Xiangdong.
“Ah, my appetite has grown lately; I finished the braised beef and now I want to switch to the old pickled cabbage.”
Everyone: “……”
What the hell.
Bu Xiangdong, you’re really being malicious.
In the end, it was Yi Zhonghai who stood up.
“Bu Xiangdong, one cannot only think of oneself…”
“Stop, don’t be so sanctimonious, just get to the point.”
“You should take a bowl of noodles and send it to the old lady.”
“Are you out of your mind? Are you out of your mind? Are you out of your mind? Is this even a reasonable thing to say?”
“Nonsense, with that old lady’s teeth, do you really want her to gnaw on a steamed bun with everyone?”
Tonight, the whole courtyard is in chaos.
Without cooking, there’s really only steamed buns.
“You’re killing me with laughter, why should I feel sorry! She’s your ancestor, not mine.”
“Nonsense, can I buy a bowl? Disrespecting the elderly and being unfilial, it’s hopeless.”
“Buying is fine, why wouldn’t it be? One yuan per bowl, no bargaining!”
“Do you know that a bowl of vegetarian noodles on Qianmen Street only costs eight cents?”
“You’re talking about vegetarian noodles. Old man, you’re filial, you respect the elderly, but you wouldn’t be reluctant to part with this one yuan, would you?”
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Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth and finally took out a yuan to buy a bucket of braised beef noodles.
Even if he was pretending, he had to see it through.
He was indeed filial, and he learned to boil water to send to the deaf old lady.
“Tsk tsk, an old man recognizes an ancestor, but forgets his wife.”
Yi Zhonghai: “……”
This bastard cannot be left alone.
Aunt Tang Huiyun forced a smile, “There are many people in the courtyard who haven’t had your instant noodles; ordinary folks can’t afford it.”
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Not bad.
This is a good thing for stirring up trouble.
Thanks to the big fool for the reward.
“Ordinary people can’t afford it, haha, Dongzi, give me a bucket.”
It’s the perfect time to show off; how could Xu Damao miss out?
“What is called strength? This is strength!”
Xu Damao enjoyed this flattery, pressed his hand down, “Low profile, low profile, Dongzi, what’s so special about these instant noodles?”
“Add pickled vegetables, add braised eggs, add ham, and then a couple of small drinks, a luxurious indulgence.”
“Alright, I’ll go back and fry an egg. In that case, give me two more buckets. My parents should try some too.”
“What is called filial piety? This is filial piety!”
Bu Xiangdong really didn’t expect instant noodles to expand their market in the courtyard in this way.
“Third Uncle, you’ve been watching for a while.”
“I’m just smelling the aroma; it doesn’t cost anything, right?”
Everyone: “……”
Old Yan, it’s still you.
Smelling doesn’t cost anything.
“How about… I’ll owe you a few buckets first?”
“No, you all go back; I’ll share some peanuts with you.”
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Liu Haizhong ultimately couldn’t resist and wanted to buy a bucket.
“I also want to try something new. But your noodles are indeed expensive.”
“Do you know what a successful person is?”
“Ah, what is a successful person?”
“A successful person buys the most expensive things, not the best.”
“Buy!”
“Dad, we want to eat too.”
Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu looked on eagerly.
“Eat what? Do successful people understand? Wait until you’re successful before talking about these noodles.”
The two secretly resented not being able to share; it was common for Liu Haizhong to eat alone.
“Hey, it’s just a matter of one yuan. How about I owe you guys? Your dad…”
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The lucky bag reward came just in time!
The luxurious indulgence has truly arrived.
“Dong Ge, you’re like a real brother.”
“My dad, not my biological dad.”
“You little rascals, you two won’t get to eat noodles today; I’ll make you eat belt stir-fried meat.”
Rhythmic drumming and slightly chaotic shouting echoed simultaneously.
Meanwhile, a pair of red eyes were staring from the window of the Jia family.
Wang Kaixuan and Hu Bayi arrived at the entrance of No. 95 courtyard together as the sky darkened.
“Oh, you’re quite timely today.”
“Dong Ge, what happened in your courtyard?”
“Thanks to my efforts, the energy is high!”
The fat man: “……”
Hu Bayi: “……”
Dong Ge, it’s still you.
Doing bad things so confidently.
Hu Bayi looked around before quietly asking, “Dong Ge, are we doing the same as usual tonight?”
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