Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

As autumn turns to winter, the whole city is covered with snow in the blink of an eye. The sky and the ground are all white, as if it were a different world.

Cheng Hao gently pushed the door open, got out through the gap, and quickly closed the door to prevent the heat in the room from escaping.

Rubbing his hands, the hot air that Cheng Hao exhaled condensed into a white mist in the air and slowly dissipated.

Looking around the courtyard, there were icicles hanging from the eaves, the ground was covered with white snow, and the water tank by the wall was covered with ice, reflecting a halo in the sunlight.

It is said that auspicious snow means a good harvest, but the days with cold weather are really hard to bear.

This era is not like later generations. We have floor heating, air conditioning, and various measures to keep warm.

In an era of backward technology and material scarcity, winter was the bitterest and most difficult season of the year, and it was common for people to freeze to death or starve to death.

Fortunately, the city of Sijiu is a good place, and the supply of supplies for the winter is sufficient. Ordinary people can buy some firewood and coal, go home and light the stove to keep warm, which greatly reduces the damage caused by the severe winter.

Today is the weekend and Cheng Hao doesn't have to go to work. He didn't disturb his wife who was still sleeping, but went to the kitchen to light a fire and cook.

Women are cold by nature, and Xu Yun has been a little listless since winter. Last night she felt uncomfortable in her stomach and wanted to vomit, so she lay in bed until late at night before falling asleep.

Cheng Hao plans to take her to the hospital today. If she feels uncomfortable, she should seek treatment as soon as possible and not delay.

In this regard, Xu Yun felt that Cheng Hao was making a big deal out of nothing.

There is a shortage of doctors and medicine these days. For ordinary people, if they just have a headache, a fever, or a stomachache, they can just take a little rest and get through it on their own. Unless the condition is extremely serious, there is no need to see a doctor.

However, Cheng Hao insisted again and again, and Xu Yun had no choice but to agree.

After tinkering around in the kitchen for a while, Cheng Hao returned to the house with a bowl of porridge.

At this time, Xu Yun had already woken up, changed her clothes, and was sitting on the bed combing her hair. After getting married, her life was happy and comfortable. Xu Yun's figure became more plump and full of charm, but at this time she was not feeling well and her face was a little pale, which made people feel distressed.

"Yun'er, drink some porridge to fill your stomach. I will take you to the hospital later."

Cheng Hao came up to his wife, scooped up a spoonful of porridge and blew on it, and actually wanted to feed her himself.

"I can do it myself. I'm not a child. Why do I need you to feed me?"

Xu Yun glanced at her husband with a reproachful look, and then obediently accepted Cheng Hao's kindness.

Husband and wife are not outsiders, and occasionally having some fun can really enhance their relationship.

After drinking the porridge, Cheng Hao rode his bicycle and took his wife to the hospital.

Along the way, Xu Yun wrapped herself tightly, lowered her head, and almost clung to her husband. Being sick is when a person is most vulnerable, both physically and psychologically, and at this time people will subconsciously seek a sense of security.

Xu Yun feels safe when she is close to Cheng Hao.

When we arrived at the hospital, a doctor came out to see us shortly afterwards.

As a government official, Cheng Hao is treated very well. Not only does he have a high salary, but he also enjoys various subsidies for education, medical care, etc., and his family can also benefit from it.

"Doctor Chen, my wife has been feeling low lately. She had a stomachache last night and felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. Could you please help?"

He was very polite to Doctor Cheng Hao and did not put on any airs.

"Director Cheng, don't worry, I'll take a look."

The hospital is a public institution, and Dr. Chen knew Cheng Hao. Since the other party was a government official, he naturally did not dare to neglect him and hurriedly took Xu Yun's pulse and examined him.

Ever since Western medicine was introduced into China, most regular hospitals have been focusing on Western medicine.

However, traditional culture is deeply rooted, and many doctors are not only proficient in Western medicine, but also have considerable attainments in Chinese medicine.

Not long after taking the pulse, Dr. Chen's face changed slightly, and he smiled and said to Cheng Hao: "Director Cheng, congratulations, your wife is pregnant."

Cheng Hao and his wife were both startled. After looking at each other, they looked at Dr. Chen and said, "Really?"

The two had been married for a few months but had not had any children, so they really didn't think about it in this regard at first.

“The happy pulse is obvious, there is no mistake about it.

Your wife is three months pregnant. "

Doctor Chen nodded affirmatively.

After practicing medicine for many years, if Dr. Chen cannot even diagnose such obvious symptoms, then his life would have been in vain.

"Great, I'm going to be a dad, I'm going to be a dad."

Cheng Hao hugged his wife, his voice trembling with excitement.

Cheng Hao was very excited to be a father for the first time, even more excited than when he was killing enemies on the battlefield.

“Pregnant women have sensitive constitutions and need to be treated with more care.

I think Mrs. Cheng is not seriously ill. She should go back and have a good rest and eat some warm and nourishing meals.

besides……"

Doctor Chen explained in detail to Mr. and Mrs. Cheng Hao what they should pay attention to, and the young couple paid a lot of attention to it as it was their first time having a child.

"Thank you Dr. Chen."

Cheng Hao breathed a sigh of relief when he found out his wife was fine, and thanked the doctor repeatedly.

……

After leaving the hospital, Cheng Hao immediately sent his wife home to rest, and then rode his bike out alone to the street to shop.

This was Xu Yun’s first child, and she was not feeling well, so she needed additional nutrition.

Cheng Hao had a lot of Korean ginseng on hand, and he would go get some other ingredients to make some medicinal food for his beloved wife.

The weather was cold and the streets were deserted. Many shops were closed and there were far fewer stalls in the market than usual.

Just as Cheng Hao was concentrating on looking for ingredients, he suddenly heard a shout from behind him.

Turning around, I saw He Yuzhu, his wife and sister waving at me from a distance.

"Zhu Zi, what a coincidence, you are here too."

Cheng Hao turned the car around and went over to say hello.

"Brother Hao."

When they met by chance on the street, they couldn't help but exchange a few pleasantries and talk about their situations.

"Zhu Zi, how have you been doing in the courtyard recently?

The weather is cold recently, so please keep warm and don’t catch a cold.”

Cheng Hao is older, and now that Xu Yun is pregnant, he has become even more nagging.

"Don't worry, I'm fine.

There were stoves in both rooms, so they wouldn't get cold.

Alas, a few days ago Xu Fugui quit his job as a projectionist at the steel mill and moved out of the courtyard.

Xu Damao took over his father's job and got a house. He showed off in the yard all day long.

This kid has been so arrogant for a few days, he really has no memory. "

Speaking of the courtyard, He Yuzhu couldn't help but complain about Xu Damao.

Originally, Xu Damao was just an unemployed vagrant with no money and no proper job, and he only did evil things in the courtyard.

Now that we have income, the scope of the harm has suddenly become wider.

He Yuzhu had often heard about the good things Xu Damao had done from his neighbors who worked at the steel mill.

Xu Damao is really bold to flirt with a married man on his first day at work.

“When the sky is crazy, it rains; when people are crazy, they suffer disasters.

Xu Damao is so frivolous, he is bound to be in trouble soon."

Cheng Hao smiled slightly and said calmly: "In recent times, many private enterprises have gradually transformed into public enterprises.

As such an important enterprise as the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill, it is estimated that reforms will be carried out soon.

Public institutions are not as relaxed as private enterprises.

Once Xu Damao's affair is exposed, he will be in trouble."