Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

After Director Wang left, all the neighbors congratulated the Jia family on their double happiness today. Especially those who had celebrated holidays with the Jia family smiled the brightest and said the most blessings.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, He Yuzhu glanced coldly at everyone in the Jia family and thought to himself: "I hope you and your son can learn your lesson and not provoke our family again. It's not impossible for us to be ordinary neighbors in the future." After thinking about it, he turned around and went back to the house to cook.

After the brother and sister had a simple dinner, He Yuzhu remembered that he still had an application to write, so he hurriedly asked Xiao Yushui for paper and pen to start drafting. This was the first time for him in his two and a half lifetimes as a human being, and he could not afford not to take it seriously. He joined the organization in advance so that when the storm came, he would have an extra trump card to protect himself.

So He Yuzhu worked hard on writing until late at night, just like he did in his previous life when taking the college entrance examination, until he was really too sleepy and then he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

Early in the morning, Xiao Yushui looked at He Yuzhu who had woken up with two big dark circles under his eyes, and asked with concern: "Brother, what did you do last night? Why are you so tired?"

He Yuzhu replied: "Yushui, Director Yang is planning to recruit me to join the organization, so I rushed to finish the manuscript last night."

When Xiao Yushui heard this, she was also very happy for her brother.

He Yuzhu took a look at himself in the mirror and was also shocked. He hurried to the yard to wash with cold water. Only then did he feel much more sober.

After breakfast, the brother and sister went out together and headed towards their respective destinations.

After strolling to the cafeteria, He Yuzhu parked his bicycle and went straight to Director Qian's office.

Director Qian was curious about He Yuzhu reporting to his office early in the morning and asked, "Zhuzi, what's the matter with you so busy so early in the morning?"

He Yuzhu quickly replied: "Director, I need you to get some special letter paper."

Director Qian said: "Zhuzi, it's just this matter. Seeing you so anxious, I thought something big happened." After that, he took out a stack of letter paper from the table and handed it to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu said happily: "Director, Director Yang wants to recruit me to join the organization. I wrote a draft last night and I'm asking you for some writing paper to copy it again."

When Director Qian heard that this was a big deal, he said to He Yuzhu: "Zhu Zi, I have to go out for a while, so you can write it here and write it carefully." After that, Director Qian stood up, closed the door and went out.

After Director Qian left, He Yuzhu took out the draft he had written, which he thought was perfect, and was about to transcribe it. Suddenly, the system Lao Liu in his mind said, "Zhuzi, what the hell is this? Just prepare to hand in this transcription."

He Yuzhu asked immediately, "Sixth brother, can you do this?"

System Lao Liu replied: "As long as the money is in place, anything can be done. It only costs one hundred yuan, and you won't lose money."

He Yuzhu gritted his teeth and said, "Sixth brother, give me one."

Then a model essay for later generations appeared in He Yuzhu's hand. He Yuzhu began to copy it according to the model essay, deliberately leaving a few mistakes so that Director Yang could correct them. This back and forth relationship would not be close. The more He Yuzhu thought about it, the more he felt that he was very smart.

After transcribing it several times, He Yuzhu took the one he felt was the best, admired it for a while, then left the director's office and walked towards the office building.

When I arrived at the factory director's office, I found Secretary Song, who was bored and counting the sun, and said, "Secretary Song, I have written my application. Can you take a look at it?"

Secretary Song saw that it was He Yuzhu, and knew that this person was a big hit with the leader, so he hurriedly said: "Zhuzi, why call me Secretary Song? Just call me Brother Song from now on, otherwise it would be too unorthodox. I will go through the application form for you first, you just sit and wait for a while."

Looking at Secretary Song who was so enthusiastic and proactive in helping him review manuscripts, He Yuzhu thought that as long as one can be useful to others, one will have connections wherever he goes.

After a while, Secretary Song went through He Yuzhu's manuscript and thought to himself, I didn't expect that He Yuzhu is not only a good cook, but also has good handwriting and writing skills. It seems that I have to take getting along with this guy more seriously in the future.

After thinking about it, he said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, your application is so well written. It is the best application I have ever seen. I can't give you any more advice. Zhuzi, why don't we let Director Yang correct you now?"

He Yuzhu said quickly, "Brother Song, since you said it's almost done, I'm relieved. I'm just afraid that if I can't write well, it will be embarrassing for Director Yang. Does Director Yang have time now?"

Secretary Song patted He Yuzhu on the shoulder and said, "Zhuzi, don't be so modest. Besides, who knows better than me whether Director Yang has time? Come with me now."

He Yuzhu gave a thumbs up and said to Secretary Song: "Everyone knows that Secretary Song is this."

So after complimenting each other, the two knocked on Director Yang's office door. After getting a yes, they pushed the door open and walked in.

After entering the room, Secretary Song said to Director Yang: "Leader, Zhuzi has written the application. I just read it once, but I feel that I can't give any instructions. I want you to take a look at it."

He Yuzhu also hurriedly said: "Director Yang, thank you for your help."

Director Yang was very surprised and said: "Zhu Zi, I didn't expect you to have this skill. Then I will see if it is as good as Xiao Song said."

Secretary Song quickly handed the application to Director Yang. After Director Yang took it and looked at it for a while, he thought to himself that He Yuzhu was indeed a talented person. The application was indeed well written. Although there were a few minor mistakes, the merits outweighed the flaws.

After a while, Director Yang handed the revised manuscript to He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi, your application is indeed well written. I have corrected a few inappropriate parts. I will rewrite a copy and give it to Secretary Song later. I will have him sign it and keep it for you."

He Yuzhu said quickly: "Thank you for your correction, Director. I won't bother you any more. I will go back and re-copy it and give it to Secretary Song."

So the two of them left the factory director's office. After they left, Secretary Song said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, just write in my room. When you finish, I'll go get the leader's signature and file it for you."

He Yuzhu heard this and said, "Sorry to bother you, Brother Song. I'll treat you to a meal some other day."

In Secretary Song's office, He Yuzhu carefully copied and checked every word, then solemnly handed it to Secretary Song. Then he said goodbye and returned to the cafeteria.

He Yuzhu returned to the cafeteria and asked about the lunch break, so he made himself a small stir-fry to replenish his energy. After lunch, when his tense nerves relaxed, He Yuzhu felt that his eyes were out of control, so he lay down on the recliner to deal with the eyelids. Maybe he was too tired to deal with it, and then he fell asleep.

After He Yuzhu's mediation for an entire afternoon, the four eyelids reconciled temporarily. He got up and simply washed his face with clean water to wake himself up for a while. After the bell rang, he remembered that there were not many Peony cigarettes left in the space, so He Yuzhu rode his bicycle to find Lao Zhao to replenish the stock and ask about something.

When they arrived at the supply and marketing cooperative, the sales lady, who had changed her face this time, saw He Yuzhu and hurriedly said, "Comrade He, are you going to buy something? Please come to see our Director Zhao."

When He Yuzhu heard this, he thought the service was much better than last time, so he said, "I came to see Director Zhao this time for something. Is he here now?"

The sales lady immediately replied: "Our Director Zhao is taking inventory in the back. I'll take you to him."

So she led He Yuzhu to the back, and when they arrived at the door of Director Zhao's office, the sales lady went back on the grounds that there had to be someone at the front.

He Yuzhu knocked on the door, came in and said, "Director Zhao, I'm busy."

Director Zhao looked up and said in surprise: "Master He, it's you. It's almost the end of the month. I need to check the bills. Master He, please have a seat. I'll pour you a cup of tea."

He Yuzhu waved his hand and said, "Director Zhao, you are too polite. I am here to ask you something."

Director Zhao, who already felt bad about the last banquet, hurriedly said, "Master He, what's the matter?" and poured a cup of tea for He Yuzhu and handed it to him.

He Yuzhu said, "Director Zhao, I'm planning to renovate my house recently, and I want to fix the circuit. The fan I bought last time is still gathering dust at home. I don't have many contacts, so I want to ask Director Zhao if you have any friends in the circuit department."

When Director Zhao heard what was going on, he quickly said, "I have a cousin who works at the Circuit Bureau. When you, Master He, finish renovating the house, I'll ask him to come over."

He Yuzhu hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "That's great. I'd like to thank Director Zhao first."

Director Zhao smiled and said, "Master He, please don't be polite to me. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

He Yuzhu said quickly: "Then Director Zhao, I'll be honest and say that I want to buy more Peony cigarettes, but I only have tickets for two packs."

Director Zhao thought for a while and said, "Master He, in addition to the two you bought with the ticket, I can at most give you four more."

When He Yuzhu heard that this was a lot, he quickly said, "Director Zhao, this is a lot. You have helped me a lot."

Director Zhao smiled and said, "This is my maximum authority. Master He, please give me the tickets and money for the two tickets you bought with the tickets, and I will personally do it for you."

So the two of them walked out, and Director Zhao asked He Yuzhu to wait for him at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative. He Yuzhu didn't think much and went to wait at the door. After a while, he saw Director Zhao take out a handbag and handed it to He Yuzhu, and said to him: "Use it sparingly, and come to him later if you need it."

Perhaps it was because of the behind-the-scenes manipulation that made He Yuzhu feel a little uneasy. He quickly said goodbye to Director Zhao, got on his bicycle and rushed home.

He found an empty corner and put the bag of cigarettes into the space. Halfway through, He Yuzhu slapped his forehead and said, "Oh my god, Director Zhao's meaning of 'give' is different from what I understand. He really means 'give for free'."

As he walked, he was thinking, how can I go about seeking justice for these four packs of cigarettes for nothing? No wonder Director Zhao specifically told me to use them sparingly. This is a huge favor I owe him. But does the director of the supply and marketing cooperative have so much power?

He Yuzhu, who was determined not to make a decision until he had figured it out, had just entered the middle courtyard when he found Master Jin waiting at the door. He Yuzhu hurriedly stopped the car, bowed and greeted him, saying, "Master Jin, the blueprints are out so soon?"

Master Jin also bowed in return and said: "Finish the drawings and select the materials as soon as possible, and try to finish the work before winter comes."

He Yuzhu was worthy of the old master's consideration when he heard this, so he opened the door and invited Master Jin in for tea, and the two of them studied the drawings at the same time.

After the drawings were confirmed, Master Jin asked He Yuzhu what materials to use. He Yuzhu waved his hand and said, "Use the best and most expensive ones."

Master Jin was also shocked by He Yuzhu's generosity. He thought for a while and said, "Master He, don't worry. I'll use the best huanghuali wood and Beijing bricks. I'll give you a real price of one thousand yuan. Is that okay with you?"

When He Yuzhu heard me say that these materials and bricks would be cultural relics in the future, he said without hesitation: "Master Jin, I trust your character, and I agree to this price." After that, he took out a blackjack from his pocket, counted out five hundred yuan and gave it to Master Jin as a deposit, and agreed to give the rest after the work was completed.

Master Jin was also shocked when he saw He Yuzhu casually take out a big black ten. After taking the deposit, he said goodbye and said he was going to contact people and get materials to start work.

He Yuzhu, who had finished many things in one day, cooked dinner while humming a little tune.

In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. Early in the morning, He Yuzhu, who was still fighting with Zhou Gong for three hundred rounds in bed, suddenly heard Lou Xiaoe's voice. He thought it was an illusion until the door was slammed. He Yuzhu's thoughts returned to reality and he got up to open the door.

Looking at Lou Xiao'e outside the door, He Yuzhu rubbed his eyes and confirmed again, then said: "Xiao'e, why did you come so early? I thought I was hallucinating."

Lou Xiaoe burst out laughing and said, "Zhu Zi, my father asked me to come to you. He said there is something important."

He Yuzhu was instantly alert when he heard this. The big event that Lou's father mentioned must be very important, so he called Xiao Yushui and asked her whether she wanted to go to Lou's house with him or go to the backyard to find the old lady. He Yushui decisively chose the former. So the brother and sister simply washed up and rode their bikes to follow Lou Xiaoe to Lou's house.

When they arrived at Lou's house, Lou's father said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, you and Xiao Yushui came here so early in the morning. You may not have had time to eat breakfast yet. Eat something first and I will talk to you later."

He Yuzhu and Yu Shui did not act pretentiously. After greeting Lou's father and mother, the brother and sister quickly started to eat breakfast.

After dinner, Lou's mother and Lou Xiao'e took Xiao Yushui to play in the yard, leaving behind Lou's father with a heavy face and He Yuzhu with a confused look on his face.

He Yuzhu took the initiative to ask: "Uncle Lou, is there anything that made you call me here so early in the morning?"

Father Lou looked at He Yuzhu and asked seriously: "Zhuzi, can I trust you? Will you be good to Xiao'e for the rest of your life?"

He Yuzhu thought seriously for a while and then said, "Uncle Lou, I will treat Xiao'e well for the rest of my life. No matter what decision you make, you can leave Xiao'e to me without any worries."

Looking at He Yuzhu with a sincere face, Father Lou said excitedly: "Zhuzi, I was right about you. Since you are not afraid of being involved with our Lou family, then come with me."

So He Yuzhu followed Lou's father to an underground dark room, and looking around saw rows and rows of boxes of golden gold bars.

When He Yuzhu saw it, he thought, this is worthy of being Lou Bancheng, it really opened his eyes.

Father Lou looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi, this is all the property of the Lou family at present."

He Yuzhu asked in confusion: "Uncle Lou, why do you want me to look at these?"

Father Lou said, "Zhu Zi, the courtyard has been cleaned up. We will move out in a few days. Don't worry about the gold. We will donate it at the right time. But I will give you the key to the antiques in the box next to it after we move out. You can take as much as you can. This is also the dowry that your aunt and I give to Xiao E."

He Yuzhu was shocked when he heard this: "Uncle Lou, the dowry you gave is too much."