Chapter 660 Xu Damao wants to go on a blind date again 3
In that ancient courtyard filled with the atmosphere of human life, the first ray of sunlight in the morning is like fine gold, pouring down generously and covering every corner without reservation. Those mottled light and shadows, like a smart dancer, sway lightly on the bluestone paved ground, seeming to whisper the long years and countless moving stories that this courtyard has experienced.
On such a peaceful day, the courtyard life, which was originally as calm as a mirror, suddenly seemed to be thrown into it by a small stone, and ripples were instantly stirred up. At this moment, the neighbors were all concentrating on their own affairs: some people squatted at their doorsteps, carefully selecting fresh vegetables; some people sat leisurely under the eaves, bathing in the warm sunshine, and chatting with people around them; and some hardworking housewives were busy drawing water and washing clothes by the well, and bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time amid the splashing water.
However, at this moment, Xu Damao made a series of unusual moves. Sometimes he paced back and forth in a hurry, and sometimes he stood still, frowning, muttering something, looking like he was worried. This abnormal behavior immediately attracted everyone's attention. As if they had discussed it beforehand, everyone stopped what they were doing and cast their curious eyes on Xu Damao. Those eyes were full of doubts and exploration, as if they wanted to see through Xu Damao's appearance to see the secrets hidden deep in his heart and see through him completely.
On weekdays, Xu Damao was a well-known figure in the neighborhood, and his image was deeply rooted in people's hearts - he looked carefree all day long, staggering and swaying like a drunk crab. Not only that, his mouth seemed to be always busy, always humming some off-tune ditty that was played at grandma's house, and he would go up to anyone he saw and make some jokes, without any serious look at all.
However, Xu Damao today is completely different from the past, as if he has been reborn into a different person. Look! He has dressed himself up neatly from head to toe, and he looks brand new. His originally messy hair has been combed neatly, as if it had been measured with a ruler; the clothes he wears are also neat and ironed flat, and even a wrinkle is hard to find. Look at his posture when he walks, he is really holding his head high, full of energy, and his steps are brisk and powerful, as if there is wind under his feet. Especially his eyes, which are now shining brightly, like the bright stars in the night sky, and seem to be hiding some earth-shaking happy event.
At this time, the third uncle was sitting leisurely on a small bench at the door of his house, puffing on his pipe. In the smoke, he caught a glimpse of Xu Damao's unusual appearance and couldn't help but frown. The wrinkles were so deep that they could almost kill a group of flies. At the same time, the second uncle just walked out of the house slowly, holding a shabby enamel pot tightly in his hand, and it seemed that he was going to go to the water tank to refill some water. At this time, he also noticed Xu Damao's abnormal behavior, and couldn't help but stop, his eyes fell directly on Xu Damao.
The two looked at each other, and at the moment their eyes met, time seemed to freeze. From the depths of each other's eyes, it seemed as if countless questions were flying through them like meteors. These questions were like a tangled mess in their hearts, and they couldn't help but start to murmur.
One of them thought to himself, "Speaking of Xu Damao, he always does a lot of things that make people worry! He always gossips about other people's affairs, causing chaos among the neighbors. He was so abnormal today, and his behavior was mysterious. Could it be that this guy is planning something bad in secret? If my guess is right, I don't know how much trouble he will cause!" Thinking of this, the man couldn't help but frowned and became worried.
The other person obviously had the same idea. He echoed, "That's right! He looks sneaky, so it's definitely not a good thing. We have to be careful and not fall into the trap he set! But then again, He Yuzhu's family is famous for being warm-hearted in the yard. Maybe they know something about Xu Damao. Otherwise... let's go to his house and find out what's going on?"
After some discussion, the two finally reached a consensus - to go to He Yuzhu's parents' home. Maybe there, they can find the key clues to solve this mystery and figure out what Xu Damao is up to. So, with full of doubts and worries, the two walked towards He Yuzhu's parents' home with slightly heavy steps.
After a while, the third and second uncles arrived at the gate of He Yuzhu's parents' house. The third uncle put his pipe behind his waist and pushed the old wooden door. With a creak, the door opened. The third uncle had just stepped over the threshold and didn't even have time to take a breath. He couldn't wait to ask in a hoarse voice: "Old He, what is Damao singing?" The voice echoed in the house, revealing a lot of urgency.
The second uncle also echoed, "Yeah, look at his energy, like he's going to the battlefield, he's getting himself ready and running out in a hurry. It's so abnormal. I'm like being scratched by a cat, I'm so curious." As he said that, he shook the enamel pot in his hand, making a slight sound.
At this time, He's mother came out from the inner room with a kind smile on her face, holding the tortilla that she hadn't put down yet. The tortilla was still steaming and exuding a faint sweet smell. He's mother smiled and came over and said, "You two, stop guessing. Damao is busy with his blind date."
"Blind date?" When the third and second uncles heard this, they looked at each other in surprise, their eyes widened, as if they had heard something out of the ordinary. But soon, they felt relieved, smiled at each other, and there was relief and a bit of joking in their smiles.
"That's right. He has set his eyes on the girl from the Lou family. This time he really wants to start a family." Mother He said as she shook her head slowly, her eyes full of satisfaction, as if she saw her child finally grow up. "This child has finally come to his senses. In the past, he was a mess all day long, just wandering around. Now he wants to settle down and live a good life. It's really not easy."
When the third uncle heard this, he clapped his thighs happily, and the "clap" sound was particularly loud in the room. He laughed and said, "Good news, good news! If Damao can really settle down, our courtyard will be more peaceful. This kid used to make a lot of trouble. If he has a family and a wife to take care of him in the future, he will definitely be more restrained. There will be fewer chaos in our courtyard."
The second uncle reminded seriously: "However, Damao has to change his temper, otherwise he will mess things up because of his impatience. He has such an impatient temper that he is rash in everything he does. This blind date is a big deal, you have to be steady, don't scare the girl away, otherwise all your efforts will be in vain." As the second uncle spoke, he frowned, with a worried look on his face.
After listening to this, He's mother nodded slightly, with a trace of worry in her eyes. After all, everyone knew Xu Damao's temper, and it was not so easy to change him all of a sudden. But soon, the worry was replaced by determination, and she said with a firm tone: "Da Mao has really made up his mind this time. You will see, he will definitely change. Once a person wants to live a good life, he will definitely be able to control himself and slowly get rid of those bad habits. I still have confidence in him." After that, He's mother looked through the window and looked outside the yard, as if she had seen Xu Damao's brand new look.
After hearing what Mother He said, the third and second uncles finally felt relieved. It was like they were groping in the fog and suddenly saw some light. They felt more at ease.
The third uncle had a simple smile on his face. He stretched out his hand and scratched his already sparse hair. The action was somewhat simple. He smiled and said, "That would be great. If Damao can really change for the better, it would be the best thing. We all live in this courtyard. We see each other every day. We are all neighbors, just like a family. If he can get on the right track and become better, we will be happy to see it. Seeing him get married, start a business, and settle down, we will all be happy. This courtyard will probably have more laughter and joy in the future."
The second uncle listened to the third uncle's words and nodded, but his brows were still slightly wrinkled, and his face still had a somewhat worried look. He always felt that Xu Damao's character could not be completely changed overnight. He couldn't help but remind him: "Then the He family, you have to keep an eye on Damao. Sometimes the boy is too impulsive and has no idea what to do. Don't let him ruin things because of his impulse. Blind dates are a long-term thing. You have to take your time and don't be impatient. It's like making porridge. You can't do it if the fire is not right." As the second uncle spoke, he shook his head slightly, as if to emphasize the importance of his words.
Mother He still had a kind smile on her face, and she smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Second Uncle, I know what's going on. Damao is really serious this time. I saw how busy he was these past few days, and I knew he was serious. I've never seen him that serious before, it's like he's become a different person. I also reminded him from time to time, telling him not to be rash, to think more about everything, and to be steady. He actually listened to a lot of it, and it seems like he's determined to get this done."
After hearing what Mother He said, the Third Uncle stood up, stretched his body, and then paced slowly in the room. The sound of his footsteps echoed softly in the room. He paced and thought, and after a while, he said, "Then we have to help each other. After all, we are neighbors. A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. How about this, we will go to the Lou family and see if there is anything we can do to help. By the way, we can also see what kind of person the girl from the Lou family is, what her personality is like, and whether she is compatible with Damao. If they are suitable, we can also help to bring them together."
When the second uncle heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. He thought this was a good idea, so he stood up and said, "Okay, let's go and take a look. If Damao's plan works out, it will be a great joy for our courtyard. At that time, everyone in the courtyard will be happy, and the atmosphere in our courtyard will be more harmonious. It's a beautiful thought."
When He's mother heard this, her face was filled with gratitude, and she quickly said, "That's great. With your help, Damao's matter will be more secure. I'm waiting for your good news here, and I hope everything goes smoothly." As she spoke, He's mother enthusiastically saw the two of them to the door, her eyes full of anticipation.
After that, the three of them chatted for a while, all about Xu Damao's blind date, exhorting each other and expecting each other. Then, the third and second uncles said goodbye and walked out of the door, walking along the path of the courtyard and slowly moving towards the direction of Lou's house.
Along the way, the two of them kept talking about Xu Damao. The third uncle smacked his lips and said with emotion: "Da Mao is really lucky this time to meet such a good girl from the Lou family. Although the Lou family is a little special in terms of background, the girl's character and appearance are both top-notch. She is also a cultured person and a teacher in a middle school. If this works out, Damao will be a treasure."
The second uncle frowned slightly, sighed softly and said, "That's true, but Damao has to change his temper. Otherwise, even if the blind date is successful, it will be a big problem for him to live in the future. If he doesn't change his clever and impetuous habits, I'm afraid there will be conflicts in the future. We have to persuade him and make him remember it. He can't just do whatever he wants."
As they talked, they quickened their pace. The figures gradually faded away in the sunlight, leaving only the sound of their conversations faintly floating in the air.