Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

He Yuzhu, who was used to sleeping alone, had to sleep on the same bed with He Daqing tonight. He was a little uncomfortable at first, but after a day of fatigue, He Yuzhu fell into a deep sleep.

He Yushui, who was sleeping very comfortably alone, and was excited about the New Year, came to wake up He Daqing and his son early in the morning.

The father and son had no choice but to yawn and slowly get dressed and get up.

Opening the door, He Yushui shouted:

"Dad, you and your brother are still lying in bed during New Year's Day. Shame on you."

Looking at the excited faces of He Yushui and his father smiling at each other, it feels so good to have a happy pill.

After a simple wash, He Daqing happened to meet Yi Zhonghai, an old man who was also washing up.

He Daqing said expressionlessly:

"Old Yi, you got up very early today."

Yi Zhonghai said gloomily:

"Daqing, when did you come back?"

He Daqing brushed his teeth and answered vaguely:

"I came back yesterday at noon."

Uncle Yi Zhonghai rolled his eyes and asked knowingly:

"Daqing, let's have New Year's Eve dinner together tonight."

He Daqing rinsed his mouth and said:

"Lao Yi, I finally came back. Tonight, the three of us and the old lady will spend the night together. Let's have a family reunion dinner."

Uncle Yi Zhonghai said with an embarrassed look:

"Okay, then I won't disturb your family reunion tonight."

Uncle Yi Zhonghai thought to himself that this morning was really unlucky. Why should he get into such bad luck? He Daqing, we have a long way to go. Sooner or later, your children will call me dad.

He Daqing replied coldly:

"Lao Yi, I'm going to go home first and cook for my son and daughter."

When these words were spoken, Uncle Yi Zhonghai was almost choked to death.

As He Daqing walked back, he thought to himself, Yi Zhonghai, this old fox, is testing me. I have to remind Zhuzi so that he won't claim to be my father when I come back.

After returning home and heating up the leftovers from last night, Xiao Yushui was about to pull He Yuzhu out.

He Yuzhu then remembered that he had not yet asked the third uncle for the couplets. He quickly grabbed a handful of melon seeds and put them in his pocket, then was dragged by Xiao Yushui to run to the front yard.

When we arrived at the front yard, perhaps because it was still early, there was no one queuing in the yard yet, and the third uncle had just started to display his four treasures of the study.

When the third uncle saw He Yuzhu and Yu Shui coming, he said:

"Hey, Zhuzi, this is the first time for you two to receive rain this year."

"New society, new atmosphere. Look, Uncle San, I'll write you a couplet that fits the occasion."

He Yuzhu only saw the third uncle wave his hand and write:

"The canteen cooks thousands of meals skillfully,"

“Public-private partnerships benefit thousands of families.”

Seeing this couplet, He Yuzhu couldn't help but shout:

"Third uncle, you have great literary talent."

I have to say that Uncle San is quite sensitive to the current situation. This little word is really helpful.

The third uncle, Yan Fugui, smiled and said:

"Excuse me, take it back and stick it on."

He Yuzhu didn't bother to be polite with the third uncle. He put the melon seeds on the table, picked up the couplet and was about to leave.

The third uncle, Yan Fugui, looked at the handful of melon seeds and said with a smile:

"Zhu Zi, how can you say this? Your father already gave you the writing fee yesterday."

He Yuzhu held the rain and waved his hand and said:

"Uncle, yesterday's is yesterday's, today's is today's, please keep it."

The third uncle looked at the brother and sister who were almost at the middle courtyard and said happily:

"I received two payments for writing the first couplets of the new year. What a good omen. I will get a salary increase this year."

After saying that, he sat down happily and waited for the next neighbor to arrive.

When you get home, add some boiling water and some white flour, stir it quickly, and the simple glue paste is ready.

With the help of He Yushui, He Yuzhu quickly finished pasting the Spring Festival couplets. He also admired the masterpiece of the third uncle and thought it was indeed well written.

He Daqing came out and said in agreement:

"Old Yan is quite capable."

Turning to He Yuzhu, he said:

"While the paste is still hot, go and paste the couplets for the old lady."

He Yuzhu had no choice but to lead his sister to the backyard. As soon as they entered the backyard door, they heard Xu Damao shouting:

"Zhu Zi, is that glue? If so, give me some. I'm worried about having nothing to paste the couplets on."

He Yuzhu said helplessly:

"Just be lazy, and ask Xu Damao where he will spend the New Year."

Xu Damao rolled his eyes and said:

"Zhu Zi, you asked this question. Although my father gave me these two rooms, I am not married yet. I will definitely go back to the old house to live with my parents."

He Yuzhu also smiled awkwardly, seemingly having forgotten about it.

After helping Xu Damao to paste the Spring Festival couplets, the three of them helped the old lady to finish pasting the couplets.

The old lady smiled happily when she saw her three younger generations helping her to paste Spring Festival couplets early in the morning.

After saying goodbye to the old lady, Xu Damao pushed his bicycle and walked out with his two siblings.

When they arrived at the Intermediate Court, Xu Damao stopped the car and greeted He Daqing, and made an appointment to come over to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the new year, and then have a delicious meal prepared by He Daqing.

He Daqing agreed without any objection.

After a simple lunch at noon, the drizzle stopped and I went out to play with my friends.

Just then, He Daqing and his son He Yuzhu were left discussing what to prepare for the New Year's Eve dinner.

In the evening, when He Daqing finished preparing the last dish, Xiao Yushui just happened to invite the deaf old lady over.

Listening to the crackling sound of firecrackers outside, He Daqing and He Yuzhu, father and son, had a few drinks and watched the old lady and He Yushui eating happily.

The father and son smiled at each other, raised their glasses together and said "Happy New Year."