Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

He Daqing, who was returning to the courtyard, said to He Yuzhu: "Zhuzi, Dad is incompetent, you have to pay for your engagement gift yourself."

He Yuzhu said indifferently: "Dad, it's nothing, when are you going back?"

He Daqing smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Aunt Bai is pregnant and needs someone to take care of her. I plan to go back the day after tomorrow."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything after hearing this, but just said calmly: "I'm fine, just calm Yushui down."

When he thought of his daughter, He Daqing was very distressed and didn't know how to start the conversation.

He Daqing suddenly remembered something and turned to He Yuzhu and said, "Zhuzi, let's go to the street office tomorrow to transfer the ownership of these three houses."

He Yuzhu wanted to say something but didn't know how to say it, so he could only respond with silence.

He Daqing said to himself again: "Zhu Zi, this is the only thing I can give to you two. I won't give the house to your sister. I know you are a better father to Xiao Yushui than I am. You won't let her down."

He Yuzhu knew that once the house was transferred, he would no longer have to worry about anyone fighting for it in the future, but it also meant that He Daqing would basically never come back.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu felt that it didn't matter to him, except that Xiao Yushui would probably feel a little reluctant to let go. Fortunately, Lou Xiaoe could take care of her after they got married.

The father and son returned to the courtyard. Aunt Yi and Xu Damao, who were waiting at home, were very excited. Until He Yuzhu confirmed it in person, everyone was very happy.

He Yuzhu felt that he had troubled Uncle Yi and Aunt Yi enough during this period, so he made an excuse to go out for a walk as they refused to accept the money or tickets he gave them.

I found an empty corner, took out five pounds of pork belly and a fish from the space, and prepared to have a good gathering at Uncle Yi's house tonight.

Aunt Yi was preparing dinner. She looked at the meat and fish He Yuzhu brought and said in a reproachful tone, "Zhuzi, how much did it cost for you to buy so much meat and fish?"

He Yuzhu just smiled foolishly and said: Aunt Yi, I'll ask you to take care of me these days. My father is back and my mother is also settled. Let's celebrate tonight."

When Aunt Yi heard this, she was very happy and said, "Zhu Zi, then try my cooking tonight and I won't be so formal with you."

He Yuzhu said happily: "Aunt Yi, there's no need to be so formal with each other. I'll help you."

Aunt Yi pushed He Yuzhu out of the kitchen and said with a smile: "Zhuzi, if you have nothing to do, go and chat with Damao. By the way, don't forget to call Damao for dinner."

He Yuzhu thought that until his hand was fully healed, he would be in the way everywhere, so he decided to go to the backyard to chat with Damao.

Xu Damao was also lying at home bored. Looking at He Yuzhu, who was doing nothing like him, he suddenly felt a sense of sympathy.

He Yuzhu asked curiously: "Da Mao, are you busy recently?"

Xu Damao sighed and said, "Zhu Zi, you may not know this, but a new deputy director has come to our factory, and he is very powerful."

He Yuzhu frowned and asked, "Xu Damao, is the new deputy director surnamed Li?"

Xu Damao sat up in surprise and asked: "Zhu Zi, how did you know?"

He Yuzhu thought, "I have a God's perspective, so how could I not know?" So he said seriously, "Da Mao, I have my own channels, but you have to keep a low profile recently. This Li is not easy to deal with."

Xu Damao nodded heavily and replied solemnly: "Zhu Zi, I also found that the atmosphere in the factory is very subtle recently, so I will not go to the factory if I can."

Just when the two were discussing how to avoid it, Yan Jiecheng ran in hurriedly. Seeing Yan Jiecheng sweating profusely, He Yuzhu knew that something had happened.

So he quickly poured a large glass of water for Yan Jiecheng, and Xu Damao also stood up anxiously.

Yan Jiecheng gulped down a large cup of boiled water and said anxiously, "Brother Zhuzi, Director Qian said that our business has been suspended. The new deputy director is in charge of logistics, and Director Qian said that he can't protect himself now."

Xu Damao became anxious when he heard this, because he could live such a comfortable life only thanks to the canteen.

He cursed loudly: "Zhu Zi, this Li guy is really a piece of shit. He is trying to cut off our financial resources."

He Yuzhu was also very troubled when he heard this, but he quickly calmed down and thought that there were already signs of food shortage, and if you, Mr. Li, are unkind, then don't blame me for being unjust.

So he patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and said, "Da Mao, it's no use to rush now."

Xu Damao said excitedly: "Zhu Zi, this way of making money is cut off, what should we do?"

Yan Jiecheng also said anxiously: "Brother Zhuzi, Brother Damao is right, what should we do?"

He Yuzhu said calmly: "Jie Cheng, has the price of grain on the black market increased recently?"

Yan Jiecheng said in surprise: "Brother Zhuzi, you are really amazing. The price of food on the black market has increased by almost 10% now."

Xu Damao was also very surprised and said: "Zhu Zi, are you going to run out of food?"

He Yuzhu thought that Xu Damao's brain was quick to react, and whispered: "Da Mao, you guessed right, I have the same feeling, so we have food in our hands, they are the ones who are panicking, not us."

Yan Jiecheng asked anxiously: "Brother Zhuzi, the cafeteria's line is broken, should we increase the shipment volume on the black market?"

He Yuzhu thought for a while and then said: "Jiecheng, tell Guangfu Guangtian that you can increase the amount by half every day. But the price can be slightly higher than the price at the grain store, but lower than the black market price."

Yan Jiecheng asked in confusion: "Brother Zhuzi, why? Wouldn't we make less money this way?"

Xu Damao patted Yan Jiecheng on the forehead and said, "Jiecheng, you can't just focus on money. You have to remember that no matter how much money you make, you have to live to spend it."

He Yuzhu also solemnly warned: "Jie Cheng, you must make it clear to Guangtian and Guangfu that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot, this is not a joke."

Yan Jiecheng finally understood what was going on. He was so scared that sweat broke out on his forehead. He quickly promised, "Brother Zhuzi, I will definitely explain it to Guangfu Guangtian."

Finally, Yan Jiecheng took out a few large envelopes and handed them to He Yuzhu, saying, "Brother Zhuzi, this is more than a month's payment for goods, and the money from the black market is all in there."

He Yuzhu took it directly based on the principle of not using someone you don't trust, and then asked: "Did you three keep your share?"

Yan Jiecheng nodded repeatedly and said, "Brother Zhuzi, we've left everything behind."

At this time, the voice of System Laoliu came into He Yuzhu's mind: "There is no problem with the account, you can accept it with confidence."

He Yuzhu heard this and thought to himself, when did Lao Liu become so sensible? This is not his style. Now is not the time to ask. He will ask him properly in the evening.

Yan Jiecheng saw that the discussion was almost over, so he reminded: "Brother Zhuzi, there are not many goods in the warehouse."

He Yuzhu thought that for the sake of money, even though his arm was injured, after He Daqing left, he would have to go to the warehouse to replenish the goods, as it was all money.

After seeing Yan Jiecheng off, He Yuzhu turned around and said to Xu Damao: "Da Mao, you know a lot of people, so we have to make preparations for both situations. Distribute the goods on the black market. Although this will split the profits a little, it is safer."

When Xu Damao heard that the money would not be cut off, he happily assured: "Zhu Zi, just wait and see."

He Yuzhu patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and said, "Da Mao, after deducting the costs and expenses from the profits from the goods sold by your people, we will split them in half."

Xu Damao was very moved and said: "Zhu Zi, you have been taking care of me from the beginning. It's really a loss for you to divide it now."

He Yuzhu punched him and said, "Da Mao, stop being so fussy. There are no outsiders here."

Xu Damao looked at He Yuzhu with a sincere face, and thought to himself that if anyone bullies Zhuzi in the future, I, Xu Damao, will kill you, or I will play dirty tricks on you.

He Yuzhu felt that the time was about right, so he called Xu Damao and went to Aunt Yi's house together.

When Xu Damao heard that they were going to Uncle Yi's house for dinner, he crawled under the bed and took out the Maotai that his father had collected for a long time, under the pretext of celebrating He Yuzhu's farewell to his left hand.

He Yuzhu was so angry that his teeth were itching. He said bluntly that he couldn't afford to offend the old pervert who had tasted meat, but he could just avoid him. He walked towards the central courtyard by himself, cursing all the way.

Looking at He Yuzhu, who hadn't lost his composure for a long time, Xu Damao also grinned foolishly. He suddenly felt less sad about drinking the Moutai in his hand tonight, and followed him to the central courtyard.

At this time, at Uncle Yi's house, Yi Zhonghai and He Daqing were drinking tea and chatting about the people and things in the courtyard.

He Daqing felt confused when he heard Yi Zhonghai talking about his son. Was this really his son? Was his running away from home such a big shock to Zhuzi? Although it was a good thing, he felt even more guilty.

He Daqing looked at He Yuzhu and Xu Damao who came in one after the other, and felt very emotional. The two men who used to fight each other whenever they met are now as close as brothers.

Yi Zhonghai said with a smile: "Oh, Damao, you have a good wine in your hand."

Xu Damao said admiringly: "Uncle Yi, you have a good eye. This is the Moutai that my father has treasured for a long time."

He Daqing, who loves wine, also had his eyes light up when he heard this and said, "What a good old Xu. In the past, when I asked him to treat us, he always served us some bad wine. I didn't expect that he has such good stuff."

So he asked, "Da Mao, you took over your father's position as a projectionist, where did your father go?"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Uncle He, my father went to work as a projectionist in a movie theater."

He Daqing said bluntly: "Old Xu is really good at research, he is better than us."

At this time, the old lady and Xiao Yushui also came over from outside. The old lady saw that it had been a long time since it was so lively, so she jokingly said: "Why don't you sit down?"

Xu Damao said sweetly: "Old lady, if you hadn't come, how would we dare to sit down?"

When the old lady heard the flattery, she smiled so hard that her few remaining teeth were clearly visible.

After everyone sat down, Xiao Yushui sat quietly next to He Daqing, while He Yuzhu and Xu Damao went to the kitchen to help Aunt Yi.

Seeing the Yi family so lively, Jia Zhang also wanted to join in the fun. Seeing Jia Zhang eager to try, Jia Dongxu hurriedly pulled her back and said, "Mom, if you go and annoy He Yuzhu now, where will I find a free cook when I hold the banquet?"

Jia Zhang calculated in her mind that the cheapest chef outside would cost five or six yuan, and a better one would cost eight yuan. So she decided to be magnanimous and let them go tonight.

He turned around and said to Jia Dongxu: "Dongxu, when the time comes, not only will you not give Shazhu money, you won't give him anything either. Remember that."

Jia Dongxu also said proudly: "Mom, we can use him to give him face and give him things, he deserves it."

Everyone in the Yi family was drinking happily, except He Yuzhu, who felt a chill on his back, as if he was being plotted against.

He Yuzhu thought that he had already experienced life and death, so no matter who wanted to plot against him, he would just take the fight.

The drink helped to dispel a lot of the conflicts among the people, and there was less suspicion and more indifference.

The next day, just after breakfast, He Daqing called He Yuzhu to go to the street office.

On the way, He Daqing was in a very low mood and said: "Zhu Zi, I am not a competent father. You have to worry more about Yu Shui in the future."

He Yuzhu said indifferently: "Dad, Yu Shui will not be wronged if she follows me, so don't worry."

He Daqing moved his lips, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.

The two of them came to the street office in silence, and He Yuzhu led He Daqing to Director Wang's office with ease.

When Director Wang saw that the people who came were He Daqing and He Yuzhu, he asked happily: "Zhuzi, are you engaged?"

He Yuzhu bowed and said, "Auntie Wang, everything went smoothly thanks to you."

Director Wang said to He Daqing happily: "Master He, Zhuzi's words are getting sweeter and sweeter."

He Daqing smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Wang, you took good care of me."

After the greetings, Director Wang asked: "Master He, what brings you here today?"

He Daqing took out the land deed and handed it to Director Wang, saying, "Director Wang, please put my house in Zhuzi's name."

As soon as Director Wang heard this, he knew that this meant that the family property was to be delivered in advance. Director Wang still didn't understand He Daqing's choice, but he still smiled and said: "Master He, you and Zhuzi have discussed this."

He Yuzhu knew that Aunt Wang was on his side, so she asked He Daqing about his attitude in disguise. He appreciated the kindness, but he still took the initiative to ease He Daqing's embarrassment and said, "Aunt Wang, we have discussed it."

Upon hearing this, Director Wang sighed and said, "Zhu Zi, I'll have someone do it for you."

Director Wang didn't want to make He Yuzhu feel bad, so he changed the subject and said, "Zhuzi, your uncle Zhou said he wants to treat you and Zhao Xu to a meal."

When He Yuzhu heard that he hadn't seen Zhao Xu for several days, he thought it would be a good opportunity for them to have a meal together and see if Uncle Zhou could find a way to get Zhao Xu a meal, so he happily agreed.

He Daqing, who was listening on the side, didn't know when his son had such a good relationship with the street director Wang and his wife, but he knew it was a good thing and he felt less worried.

It is easy to get things done because you have someone in the court, so the father and son waited in Director Wang's office, and finally the matter was done after they signed.

After leaving the neighborhood office, He Yuzhu took the initiative to say: "Dad, I have to go find a friend to do something, you go back and accompany Yushui first."

He Daqing also felt guilty for staying with He Yuzhu, so he nodded to show that he understood and headed back alone.