Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

He Yuzhu felt that he was the one who dragged Zhao Xu into the vortex. Although the matter was resolved satisfactorily, he still decided to go and see for himself.

Fortunately, he had a good memory. When He Yuzhu was about to reach the yard where Zhao Xu lived, he found an empty corner and took out a bag of White Rabbit milk candy and a few pounds of meat. The things were not too much, nor too little, and he carried them into the yard with one hand.

After entering the courtyard, although it felt clean, each room was basically occupied by one family, and the smell was so lingering that it took a long time to get used to it.

He Yuzhu didn't know which room Zhao Xu lived in, so he took out a few pieces of White Rabbit milk candies and gave them to the children playing in the yard, and asked which room Zhao Xu lived in.

At this time, a naughty boy took the candy, pointed at a little girl sitting in the corner who looked malnourished and said: "That is Zhao Xu's sister, Yaoyao, we all call her the little beggar."

He Yuzhu originally wanted to give the boy who showed him the way another piece of candy, but after hearing what he said, he felt very uncomfortable, so he took his outstretched hand back.

He turned around and walked directly towards the little girl named Yaoyao who was sitting in the corner.

The little boy behind him saw that the candy he had obtained was taken back. He held the White Rabbit candy that He Yuzhu had just given him and said to his companion viciously: "This guy must be as bad as Zhao Xu."

He Yuzhu could hear these words, but he didn't want to argue with a child. After all, he had lived at the bottom of society since he was a child. This might be the sorrow of the people at the bottom.

He Yuzhu slowly came to Yaoyao, trying to smile gently and said: "Little sister, is your name Yaoyao?"

The little girl didn't expect someone to call her. She raised her head and after a long while, she timidly said, "Big brother. Are you calling me?"

He Yuzhu asked cautiously: "Little sister, are you called Yaoyao? Your name is really nice."

The little girl forced a smile and said, "Big brother, except for my brother, no one has called me Yaoyao for a long time. They all call me little beggar."

When He Yuzhu heard this, his eyes instantly turned red. This reminded him of Xiao Yushui. What kind of evil had God done to make such a lovely little person suffer?

So he squatted down and asked gently: "Yaoyao, where is your brother Zhao Xu? I am his friend."

When Yaoyao heard He Yuzhu say that he was his brother's friend, she said expectantly: "Big brother, are you really my brother's friend?"

He Yuzhu nodded repeatedly and said: "Yaoyao, your brother and I are not only friends, we are brothers."

At this time, Yaoyao clapped her hands even more happily and said, "Big brother, you are my brother's friend and my friend as well. You are the first friend between us two siblings."

When He Yuzhu heard this, his eyes were already wet, and now his nose felt sore and he almost cried.

Just when He Yuzhu didn't know how to continue the conversation with the innocent Yaoyao, a voice came from behind: "Brother Zhuzi."

He Yuzhu stood up and looked back, and saw that it was Zhao Xu, so he punched him and said, "Zhao Xu, didn't I ask you to move near my house? Why haven't you moved yet?"

Zhao Xu scratched his head and said awkwardly: "Brother Zhuzi, I have looked at a few stores near your home, but the prices are a bit expensive. I want to look for more."

He Yuzhu got even more angry when he heard this, and asked loudly: "Zhao Xu, I just want to ask if you have any favorites."

Looking at the angry He Yuzhu, Yaoyao stood up and stood in front of Zhao Xu and whispered: "Big brother, please don't be angry with my brother, okay? My brother saves money for my medical treatment and food."

He Yuzhu was instantly infected by the strong affection emanating from Yaoyao, so he said softly: "Yaoyao, I'm not angry with your brother."

So he said to Zhao Xu in a gentle tone: "Put away your so-called self-esteem. We are brothers. Do you have the heart to let Yaoyao suffer here?"

Zhao Xu's eyes were also red, and he stood there crying silently.

He Yuzhu said directly: "Zhao Xu, take me to see the yard you like now, don't force me to beat you."

Zhao Xu looked at He Yuzhu, then at his sister standing in front of him, and finally nodded heavily.

He Yuzhu handed the things in his hand to Zhao Xu and asked him to take them back home, but Yaoyao gently pulled He Yuzhu's hand and said, "Big brother, we can't take your things. If we put them at home now, my brother and I won't be able to eat them."

When Zhao Xu heard this, he squatted down and asked his sister why?

Yaoyao seemed to be lost in painful memories. She was silent for a long time before she said, "Brother, the food you left for me was snatched away by them after you left."

When Zhao Xu heard this, he clenched his fists and was ready to fight someone with red eyes.

He Yuzhu patted Zhao Xu on the shoulder and said, "Zhao Xu, even if you beat someone to death, so what? Do you want to get yourself involved?"

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, Zhao Xu slowly loosened his clenched fist and said, "Brother Zhuzi, thank you. I want to move today. I will pay you back slowly later."

He Yuzhu laughed and scolded: "Get lost, I don't feel sorry for you, I feel sorry for Yaoyao."

After saying that, he threw the things in his hand to Zhao Xu, squatted down, picked up the weak Yaoyao with one hand, and walked out the door.

Yaoyao, who was suddenly picked up, whispered: "Big brother, I'm dirty, put me down and I can walk by myself."

He Yuzhu hugged Yaoyao tightly and said, "Yaoyao, your brother calls me brother, so you should call me brother too."

Yaoyao thought for a long time and said: "Big brother, my brother calls you brother, so I will call you big brother."

He Yuzhu said happily when he heard it: "Yaoyao, call me whatever you want."

So Yaoyao clapped her hands and said, "I will have two older brothers in the future."

Seeing his sister so happy, Zhao Xu said gratefully: "Brother Zhuzi, thank you."

He Yuzhu was getting angrier and angrier as he looked at Zhao Xu. He rolled his eyes and said, "Yaoyao, I'm much more sensible than you. Call me brother from now on. If you're still naive, I'll deal with you."

Zhao Xu knew that although He Yuzhu's words were unpleasant to hear, he was still concerned about him, so he shouted with red eyes: "Brother."

He Yuzhu nodded heavily and said, "Second brother, if you wrong Yaoyao again in the future, I will punish you."

When Zhao Xu heard this, he instantly became the second in command, but he still happily followed He Yuzhui as his follower.

Only Yaoyao asked in confusion: "Brother, what does your skin mean?"

Zhao Xu looked at the look He Yuzhu gave him, so he said with a smile that was uglier than crying: "Yaoyao, our eldest brother said this because he cares about me."

At this moment, Zhao Xu suddenly felt that life was so difficult, especially in front of a sister-con who was one level higher than him.

When He Yuzhu saw that Zhao Xu was so understanding, he gave him a sensible look.

Unexpectedly, the next second Yaoyao raised her head and said to He Yuzhu: "Brother, I'll wash your skin."

This sudden backlash hurt He Yuzhu a lot. Zhao Xu, who was following behind, was blushing, wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh out loud.

In order to avoid such an embarrassing situation in the future, He Yuzhu could only lie to Yaoyao and say: "Yaoyao, be careful, your skin can only be said between family members, not to outsiders."

Yaoyao nodded as if she understood and said, "Then I will only tell my brother and eldest brother from now on."

He Yuzhu nodded heavily and said, "Yaoyao is so good."

The few of them walked for a long time before they came to the first courtyard that Zhao Xu liked. He Yuzhu passed it by without even looking at it.

Zhao Xu thought this small courtyard was okay, but when he saw He Yuzhu's dark face, he quickly shut up.

He Yuzhu followed Zhao Xu and walked around the ones he liked. In the end, he just said to Zhao Xu: "What the hell are you looking at?"

In the end, He Yuzhu didn't like any of them, so he took the brother and sister back to the courtyard.

Zhao Xu asked in confusion: "Brother Zhuzi, where is this?"

He Yuzhu said: "This is the courtyard where my home is located."

Zhao Xu wanted to ask again, but before he could say anything, He Yuzhu gave him a look that made him swallow it back.

He Daqing was also wondering why He Yuzhu brought back two people after going out, but since He Zhu didn't say anything, he didn't dare to ask more.

He Yuzhu took the initiative to say: "Dad, this is my brother and her sister. They have been dependent on each other since childhood. I plan to let them live in the courtyard."

He Daqing wanted to refuse, but He Yuzhu brought everyone back, which showed that he had a special relationship with them, so he smiled and said, "Zhuzi, you have the final say."

Zhao Xu also hurriedly greeted him and said, "Hello, uncle. My name is Zhao Xu."

Yaoyao also imitated Zhao Xu and introduced herself: "Uncle, my name is Yaoyao."

Yaoyao, who was popular with both young and old, melted He Daqing's heart as soon as she made a move. He hurriedly wanted to hug Yaoyao.

At this time, Xiao Yushui came out from the backyard after hearing the sound and looked at Yaoyao in He Yuzhu's arms, so she ran over happily and shouted: "Brother, did you buy me a sister?"

He Yuzhu's head was full of confusion when he heard this. His sister's imagination was a bit too much, so he patiently explained: "Yushui, this is Yaoyao. Can she play with you in the future?"

At this time, Zhao Xu behind him was particularly afraid that Yu Shui would reject his sister. He had heard from Guangfu how much He Yuzhu doted on his sister.

He Yuzhu was also very nervous. If Yu Shui didn't accept Yaoyao, this would be a very difficult thing to deal with.

Fortunately, Xiao Yushui looked at Yaoyao for a while and said, "Brother, am I going to be a big sister in the future?"

He Yuzhu heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Yushui will be a big sister from now on, so please take good care of your little sister, okay?"

After getting confirmation from He Yuzhu, Xiao Yushui took Yaoyao's hand and said, "Yaoyao, my name is He Yushui. From now on, you have to call me sister and I will call you sister, okay?"

Faced with He Yushui's sudden kindness, Yaoyao was a little at a loss, and subconsciously sent He Yuzhu a look for help.

With He Yuzhu's encouragement, Yaoyao turned her head and called softly: "Sister."

Xiao Yushui agreed sweetly and pulled Yaoyao to play with her toys.

Looking at the two little people going away, Zhao Xu said jealously: "Brother, I feel that Yaoyao is closer to you than to me."

He Yuzhu turned around and said calmly: "Why, do you have any objections?"

Zhao Xu said in a very flattering way: "Brother, I don't dare to object, but where should I stay tonight?"

He Yuzhu thought for a while, then took Zhao Xu to the old lady in the backyard and said to her, "Grandma, can I rent your empty house?"

The old lady said angrily: "Zhu Zi, whenever you call me grandma in a sweet way, something must be wrong."

He Yuzhu listened to the old lady's teasing and just kept grinning foolishly without any explanation.

The old lady looked at He Yuzhu, sighed and said, "Zhuzi, I am old. Sooner or later, these two houses of mine will be yours. You can do whatever you want with them."

He Yuzhu was deeply moved by the old lady's selfless devotion to him, and thought to himself that he must take good care of the old lady and see her to the end of her life.

So he stopped being hypocritical and said to Zhao Xu: "From now on, you can live with the old lady and let Yaoyao and Xiao Yushui live together."

When Zhao Xu heard this, he agreed without hesitation. After making arrangements for Zhao Xu and his sister, He Yuzhu felt a lot more relaxed.

After helping to move Xiao Yushui's belongings back to her original cottage, Zhao Xu rode He Yuzhu's bicycle directly back to the original courtyard to pack up his things. Zhao Xu didn't want to live in that cannibalistic courtyard for another night.

Perhaps it was because of Yaoyao's company, or perhaps He Yushui had gradually adapted to the days without He Daqing, but after this separation, He Yushui was much stronger than ever before.

The brother and sister sent He Daqing to the station. Just when He Daqing was about to enter the station, He Yuzhu stopped him, took out a thick envelope and handed it to He Daqing.

He Daqing could no longer control his emotions holding the thick envelope and hugged the brother and sister tightly in his arms.

Finally, it was time to say goodbye. He Yuzhu gave this man who was very conflicted inside a hug and whispered in his ear: "Dad, if you believe me, please stock up more food when you return to Tianjin."

After saying that, he pulled Xiao Yushui out of the crowd and waved goodbye to He Daqing.

The brother and sister watched He Daqing disappear in the crowd. At this time, Xiao Yushui sobbed softly, "Brother, will we be able to see Dad again in the future?"

He Yuzhu wanted to continue to coax Xiao Yushui with white lies, but thinking about the upcoming storm, He Yuzhu gently rubbed Xiao Yushui's head and said: "Yushui, we will see our father, it's just a matter of time."

After Xiao Yushui nodded gently, the brother and sister looked straight at the crowd in front of them. He Yuzhu said to himself: "He Daqing, I hope you can survive these storms."

After a long while, He Yuzhu returned to the yard with Yu Shui in a bad mood.

When Xiao Yushui, who was originally in a bad mood, saw Yaoyao sweetly calling "sister" and running towards her, she instantly burst into laughter and ran towards Yaoyao. Seeing this scene, He Yuzhu said with emotion: "Sure enough, only by running towards each other can we go to the mountains and seas together."

More than a month passed in this dull way, and He Yuzhu, who felt like he was rusty all over, came to the factory as if possessed by a ghost.

As soon as he arrived at the cafeteria, Director Qian told He Yuzhu that the new director Li had arranged a half-baked person to be in charge of the small kitchen.

When He Yuzhu heard this, he realized that he was not diligent enough, so he used the excuse that it would take a hundred days to heal his broken bones and continued his two-month vacation without hesitation.

After leaving the steel mill, He Yuzhu said, "Mr. Li, I won't serve you anymore. You'll have to beg me for help someday."