Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu was naturally aware that his clothes were very old and had patches on them.

Anyone who sees this will understand that he is not living a good life. Otherwise, how can he make those people in the courtyard happy?

Jia Zhang's voice was loud and immediately attracted an old lady.

"I was wondering why the noise was so loud, it turns out it was you, Zhuzi, who came back."

An old lady called Zhuzi affectionately.

But He Yuzhu didn't give any warm response because he understood clearly.

This woman who is called Pillar on the surface is just like Yi Zhonghai, and is full of calculations in her heart.

When she couldn't see him, she would call him "Shazhu".

Every time He Yuzhu sees an old lady and an old man, he would sigh and think that the original He Yuzhu might really be a fool.

These two people are so smart around me, but I actually think they are good people.

However, He Yuzhu would not spoil the show, he just smiled and said: "Master gave me a day off, of course I have to come back to take a look."

"Only when I go home can Yu Shui have a suitable playmate. Otherwise, it would be pitiful to follow me around all day."

He Yuzhu sighed.

When Jia Zhang heard what He Yuzhu said, she deliberately asked, "Zhuzi, your father is a cook. How long will it take for you to become an apprentice?"

He Yuzhu shook his head after hearing this: "How can I explain this?"

Auntie Yi and Jia Zhang looked at each other and felt a sense of relief.

Jia Zhang glanced at He Yuzhu's house, and the aunt followed his words and asked: "Zhuzi, auntie wants to ask you something."

"Auntie, please tell me." He Yuzhu said.

"Zhu Zi, it's not easy for you to come back. Besides, you are still an apprentice. Why don't you rent out the house? That way you can make some money, right?"

It sounded like it was for He Yuzhu's own good, but He Yuzhu's tone was firm.

"Auntie, you should always leave yourself a way out. If I really rent out the house, Yu Shui and I will have no way out."

The lady asked, "What do you mean?"

"The days of being an apprentice are so long and boring. I don't know how long I can hold on. If I want to come back by then, I won't have a chance. How miserable will I be?"

"It'll be fine if I have no place to live by then, but can I ask Yu Shui to wander with me?" He Yuzhu's words forced Jia Zhangshi to swallow the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

Just then, the sound of a crutch hitting the ground was heard.

"Zhu Zi, you really came back. You didn't say a word. Are you afraid that an old lady like me will bother you?"

He Yuzhu glanced at the deaf old lady, and thinking of some things about her, he just smiled and shook his head and said, "Old lady, I only have one day off, and I'm in a hurry, so I don't want to disturb you, right?"

"Besides, I brought Yu Shui with me, so we need to go back earlier. If we run into bad guys, Yu Shui and I are just children after all, so it will be difficult for us to deal with them."

The deaf old lady did not make things difficult for him. Instead, she looked at He Yuzhu with understanding and asked him with concern, "You have been studying outside for a while. How do you feel now?"

"I just chop vegetables and prepare dishes all day long. I'm familiar with the job and I can see the end of it at a glance. But it's okay. It's not bad to have something to eat."

The deaf old lady said: "Yes, it is a blessing that you and Yushui can have food to eat. You know how many people can hardly even get enough food and clothing."

He Yuzhu nodded perfunctorily. He did not deny it, but for He Yuzhu now, he had higher goals. Becoming a craftsman would only provide him with food and clothing, but He Yuzhu wanted more.

He is only sixteen now and has all kinds of possibilities in the future.

The deaf old lady looked at He Yuzhu and asked, "Zhuzi, you still don't want to stay longer this time?"

"Alas, I only have one day off. If it weren't for the rain and no one to play with, I wouldn't want to go through all this trouble."

"I have to leave soon. Otherwise, I have to go to work so early every day. I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."

The deaf old lady looked at He Yuzhu reluctantly. She had conspired with someone to take He Daqing away just because she hoped that He Yuzhu could be by her side. After all, he was just a child.

He must be very panicked without his elders, but who knew that He Yuzhu is now working outside?

Even their house is vacant and they don’t want to stay at home.

In fact, the deaf old lady and Yi Zhonghai did a lot to help He Daqing pass away.

But what she didn't expect was that He Yuzhu had no money, and the people in the yard actually agreed to let him leave. The deaf old lady didn't even have the chance to urge Yi Zhonghai to take action against He Yuzhu.

Although the deaf old lady was disappointed, she didn't dare to say anything.

She was counting on Yi Zhonghai to support her in her old age, so she didn't dare to have a falling out with him.

"Well, you are a down-to-earth kid. Once you start something, you are willing to keep doing it and can stick to it."

"But Zhuzi, even if your father runs away, there are still people in the courtyard to make the decision for you. If it really doesn't work, come back."

The deaf old lady spoke, and He Yuzhu didn't even nod.

The people in the courtyard were making the decision for him. He Yuzhu had never heard such a funny joke.

What kind of temperament do the people in the whole courtyard have? If they really help him, I'm afraid they will be more calculating. He Yuzhu is not a fool, and he will not leave them a chance to calculate himself.

But he still pretended, "Old lady, I remember your concern for me. Since my father passed away, there are not many people who can help me in my time of need. Your words are enough."

"I will study hard and support myself and the rain."

He glanced at the photo of He's mother and said, "My mother is still watching, I have to do it well."

The deaf old lady sighed and said, "Your father is really a bastard. He made a child like you bear so much in one night."

He Yuzhu nodded in agreement and responded perfunctorily for a while.

"Old lady, I can't talk to you anymore. I have to go back to Hongbin Building." He Yuzhu said, looking at the sky outside.

"I don't have any coal burning in my house. Old lady, please leave quickly or you will get cold."

He Yuzhu’s considerate reminder.

The deaf old lady also smiled and replied: "I know, but you should also be careful."

"It's freezing cold, and you're not walking alone, so you're getting wet."

"Got it." He Yuzhu nodded, went to find He Yushui, locked the door, and went back.

When he came back this time, he didn't see many annoying people.

Those people were all at work, leaving only a few women at home.

After knowing that He Yuzhu had left, the aunt looked at the deaf old lady and said, "Zhuzi is a rare child. Look at him buying new clothes for his sister even though his clothes are already torn in several places."

"It's because Yu Shui is a child. His body is different now after he grew up. It's not appropriate for him not to buy clothes for him."

The deaf old lady said with disgust.

"Yeah, this little girl doesn't know how to feel sorry for her brother." The aunt shook her head.