Rebirth of Siheyuan: Starting from escaping famine in 42

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Zhang Lan felt a little sympathetic towards Cai Quanwu's experience, and then said, "Quanwu, how about we change jobs?"

"Your brother is now working in the canteen of the steel mill. He has some connections in the factory."

"Let him help you find a better job, see if that's okay."

After hearing this, Cai Quanwu was deeply moved. He hadn't seen her for more than 20 years, but when he saw her for the first time, he still thought of her first. He waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, no need, I won't change my job, I'm fine now."

He Daqing saw that Zhang Lan wanted to say something, so he interrupted her and said to her, "Quan Wu has his own ideas, so don't worry about it."

"Go cook now. Quanwu and I will have a drink at noon."

"Row."

Zhang Lan responded, stood up and said to Cai Quanwu: "Quanwu, talk to your brother for a while, and have lunch at home."

After saying that, he winked at Yu Shui, indicating that she should follow him, and then went straight out the door.

When He Yushui saw her mother's eyes, she followed her out.

The mother and daughter started preparing lunch in the simple kitchen they built on the porch.

Wu Fang felt a little uncomfortable in the room, so she had to greet He Yuzhu quietly, and then went to the side room to rest. After all, her belly was big, and she felt a little tired after exercising too much.

He Yuzhu saw that his father and uncle were chatting happily, so he went out to cook.

Cai Quanwu smoked a cigarette and asked He Daqing, "Brother Qing, if it wasn't for a man named Li Qingshan, I wouldn't have been able to find you so quickly."

After hearing this, He Daqing couldn't help but ask, "Quan Wu, what do you mean?"

Cai Quanwu flicked the ash off his cigarette and said, "It was a few years ago. I was working outside and was grabbed by a young man."

"I was wondering, who is this person? I don't know him."

"When he told me that I looked like you, Qing Ge, and asked me if my name was He Daqing, I realized it was you."

After listening to what Cai Quanwu said, He Daqing shook his head and said with a smile: "It seems to be fate. Li Qingshan lives in the east wing of this courtyard."

Cai Quanwu suddenly realized, "No wonder, we are from the same courtyard!"

He Daqing then asked, "Quanwu, where do you live now? Leave me your address and I'll bring Zhuzi to visit you someday."

Cai Quanwu refilled his cigarette, then smiled and said, "Brother Qing, do you know the tavern over at Zhengyang Gate?"

He Daqing replied: "I've heard of it, but I've never been there. What's wrong? You're staying in the tavern, right?"

Cai Quanwu smiled and said, "It's almost the same. It's in a separate small courtyard behind the tavern."

He Daqing asked again: "Okay! The house belongs to my sister-in-law too, right?"

Cai Quanwu smiled and nodded, then said, "Yes! You gave me a job and a home when I was down and out. I don't care about anything else."

He Daqing smiled and nodded. He couldn't control what kind of wife Cai Quanwu found. After all, they hadn't seen each other for 10 or 20 years.

Outside the kitchen, He Yuzhu was standing on the porch chatting with Yan Bugui, mainly because Yan Bugui wanted to know about Cai Quanwu.

Yan Bugui pushed his glasses and asked with a smile, "Zhu Zi, is that man really your father's brother?"

He Yuzhu replied, "Of course it's true. My uncle and my father have the same father but different mothers. He is my biological second uncle."

Yan Bugui smiled and said, "I brought the pillar to your uncle."

He Yuzhu knew what Yan Bugui was thinking when he heard this. He just wanted to take advantage of him. It was not a big deal, so He Yuzhu nodded and said, "I know, Third Uncle, I'll treat you to a drink some other day."

Hearing this, Yan Bugui suddenly became happy, thinking that he could take advantage of another opportunity. He smiled and said, "Then I'll be waiting, Zhuzi."

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "I know, I know. A grown man's words are as firm as a nail. If I say I'll treat you to a drink, then I'll treat you to a drink."

"Thanks, Zhuzi, you are busy, I will go back first."

When Yan Bugui saw He Yuzhu's mother coming out of the kitchen, he turned around and went home.

Zhang Lan saw Yan Bugui left as soon as he saw her, so she asked her son, "Zhu Zi, what happened to Yan Bugui? Why did he leave as soon as he saw me?"

He Yuzhu replied, "The Third Master has already taken advantage, why are you staying here?"

After hearing this, Zhang Lan didn't care. Yan Bugui was only good at taking advantage of others and would just have a drink at most.

"Oh, Zhuzi, the vegetables and meat are ready, go cook!"

"Got it, mother."

He Yuzhu threw away the cigarette butt in his hand and went to the simple kitchen to cook.

At lunch, Cai Quanwu took a bite of food, chewed for a while, and said to He Daqing and his family, "Brother Qing, Zhuzi's cooking skills are very good, almost catching up with the master chef."

"Uncle, I'm not bragging, I'm very talented in cooking. I'll cook a good meal for you someday."

When He Yuzhu heard his uncle's praise, he was so happy that he couldn't find his way. He picked up the wine glass and said to Cai Quanwu: "Uncle, I toast you a glass."

"Row."

Cai Quanwu smiled at He Yuzhu, picked up the wine glass, and said to He Daqing: "Brother Qing, let's have a drink together."

"Okay, drink one."

He Daqing nodded affirmatively at what his son said, raised his wine glass and gently clinked it with Cai Quanwu and his son, then they both tilted their heads back and drank the wine in their glasses.

Then He Yuzhu took the bottle and filled his father and second uncle with wine, and then poured himself some wine.

Seeing that Cai Quanwu rarely picked up his chopsticks, Zhang Lan smiled and said, "Quanwu, eat more vegetables!"

Cai Quanwu nodded and replied, "I understand, sister-in-law."

After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating with big mouthfuls.

After dinner, Zhang Lan took her daughter to clean up the leftovers.

He Yuzhu helped his wife back to the side room, took care of her and let her rest, then returned to the main room to chat with Cai Quanwu.

After finishing a pot of tea, Cai Quanwu looked at the sky outside and felt that it was getting late, so he stood up and said to He Daqing and his son and his sister-in-law with a smile: "Brother Qing, sister-in-law, it's getting late, I should go back too."

Zhang Lan said: "Nothing, let's go after dinner tonight!"

He Daqing echoed beside him, "Yes! Quan Wu, we finally came here, we have to finish dinner before leaving!"

Cai Quanwu smiled and said, "No, Brother Qing, Sister-in-law, there are people waiting for you at home! If you go back too late, she will be worried."

After hearing what Cai Quanwu said, He Daqing nodded and said, "If that's the case, Quanwu, you can go back! Come back when you have time, or we can go find you."

Cai Quanwu nodded and said, "Okay, Brother Qing, I'll wait for you at home."

"Nothing, walk slowly and be careful on the road."

He Daqing and his family sent Cai Quanwu to the gate of the courtyard.

"Got it, let's go back!"

After Cai Quanwu finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Among the crowd watching the excitement, Yan Bugui took two steps forward and said to He Daqing with a smile: "Old He, congratulations! The brothers are reunited."