Siheyuan: A Family of Loyal and Brave People

"Uncle, where are you taking Xiaofeng?"

Seeing Yi Zhonghai passing by the door with a little girl, He Yuzhu immediately stepped forward to ask.

“Isn’t this the old lady who was injured and hospitalized?

Xiaofeng had no one to take care of her and couldn't even get enough food to eat.

So I just wanted to bring her home to eat something.”

Yi Zhonghai had no bad intentions this time. He acted upright and spoke very firmly.

"Okay, Xiao Feng should be looked after by you, the manager.

I am preparing to eat in my room, and I will send some steamed buns to Xiaofeng as a greeting gift."

Yi Zhonghai is doing serious things, so He Yuzhu will certainly not obstruct him.

Besides, He Yuzhu also saw that Xiaofeng was a good child who valued friendship and loyalty, so he developed a certain liking for her and wanted to help her to the best of his ability.

“That’s a good feeling.

We are all neighbors in the same courtyard, so we should be united and help each other."

Normally He Yuzhu never gets involved in trivial matters in the courtyard. It is rare that he takes the initiative to help today, so Yi Zhonghai certainly will not refuse.

"Xiao Feng, why don't you thank Brother Zhuzi quickly?"

Yi Zhonghai turned to look at Xiaofeng who was standing next to him and nodded.

"Thank you, Brother Zhuzi."

Xiaofeng clasped her hands together and bowed earnestly to He Yuzhu to express her gratitude.

She was still a little shy in front of He Yuzhu, but she was very polite.

"You're welcome."

He Yuzhu waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since the old lady has brought you back, you will be a member of the courtyard from now on. If you have any troubles in the future, you can tell the old man, or you can come to me."

Most of the children in the yard still call He Yuzhu by his nickname, and few call him "Brother Zhuzi" as respectfully as Xiaofeng.

Seeing Xiaofeng being so well-behaved, He Yuzhu liked her more and more.

"Zhu Zi, you go ahead and do your work. I'll take Xiao Feng back."

After saying hello, Yi Zhonghai led Xiaofeng and continued walking towards home.

When I arrived at Yi Zhonghai's home, as soon as I entered the door, I saw a little boy of one or two years old trying to crawl out of the cradle.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai hurried over to hold his son, then carefully put him back in the cradle.

"Cunxiao, be good and listen to me. Don't run around, okay?

What if I fall from it?"

Yi Cunxiao seemed to understand what his father meant. He stopped crying and making a fuss. He just stared at his father quietly with his pair of dark and shiny eyes.

After comforting his son, Yi Zhonghai turned around and looked at Xiaofeng shyly and said, "This is my son Yi Cunxiao. He is usually quite naughty and likes to run around. Please sit for a while, I will go to cook."

Xiao Feng saw the interaction between Yi Zhonghai and his son, and couldn't help feeling a little envious.

She was abandoned by her parents at the door of an orphanage before she was old enough to understand. Until now, she can't even remember what her parents look like, let alone enjoy family love.

"Okay, uncle, thank you for your help."

Xiaofeng quickly came to her senses, nodded to Yi Zhonghai, and sat obediently on the bench next to the cradle.

Yi Zhonghai then went to the kitchen, took out the flour and cooked for the children.

As soon as Yi Zhonghai left, Yi Cunxiao in the cradle immediately became active. He first bit his fingers and stared at the strange sister who appeared in the room with a puzzled look on his face.

After a long silence, he stood up and tried to get out of the cradle and walk towards Xiaofeng.

Xiaofeng, who was sitting on a bench, was lost in thought. When she heard the noise, she looked in the direction of the sound and discovered that half of Yi Cunxiao's body had already stepped out of the cradle.

Seeing this, Xiaofeng rushed over and held Yi Cunxiao with both hands.

"You can't come out. Go back and sit down."

When in the orphanage, Xiaofeng also helped take care of younger children. With her skillful techniques, she quickly picked up Yi Cunxiao and put him back in the cradle.

But as soon as she let go, Yi Cunxiao hugged her neck and refused to let go.

"Okay, okay, don't be afraid, it's all right.

Let go of my sister."

Xiao Feng was not angry, but comforted her softly.

The director of the orphanage once told her that when a child hugs someone or an object tightly, it is a sign of insecurity.

At times like this, you must not be impatient, let alone aggressive.

Once the child is scared, he will hug even tighter.

You have to be patient and coax him slowly.

Xiaofeng's patient soothing soon took effect. Yi Cunxiao rubbed his sister's face a few times, finally let go of her hands, and sat down in the cradle.

Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the child was sensible and did not cry, otherwise it would be troublesome. She didn't want to be misunderstood by an old man.

After handling the crisis, Xiaofeng was about to sit back on the stool.

But as soon as she turned around, Yi Cunxiao stood up again and tried to escape from prison again.

There was no other way, Xiaofeng could only move the stool in front of the cradle and watch Yi Cunxiao to prevent him from doing anything out of line.

Xiaofeng, who was competing with Yi Cunxiao in wits and courage, didn't know that Yi Zhonghai had been paying attention to this side.

Yi Zhonghai saw all the interactions between the two little guys.

Yi Zhonghai likes Xiaofeng more and more because she is patient and knows how to take care of children.

When Aunt Yi was not around, Yi Zhonghai not only had to work, but also had to take care of the children. He was busy running around, being a father during the day and a mother at night, and was extremely exhausted.

He was just hoping to have someone to help take care of the children.

Now it seems that Xiaofeng is a good candidate.

Yi Zhonghai takes care of the meals and Xiaofeng helps take care of the children, so they can be considered to be helping each other.

Yi Zhonghai was busy and had just put the steamed buns into the steamer when there was a knock on the door.

Upon hearing the voice, Xiaofeng put Yi Cunxiao down, got up and went out to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, He Yuzhu, holding two plates of food, smiled at Xiaofeng and walked into the house.

"Xiaofeng, I've brought you something."

He Yuzhu was a man of his word and would never speak without a purpose. He said he would give Xiaofeng some steamed buns and he immediately fulfilled his promise.

Not only that, he also added some pickled vegetables and peanuts as a bonus.

After all, in the eyes of the cook He Yuzhu, it is not enough to just eat steamed buns.

It would be more enjoyable if you had some dishes to go with it.

"Thank you, Brother Zhuzi."

Xiaofeng bowed to He Yuzhu again to express her gratitude.

"You're welcome, that's right."

He Yuzhu nodded to the polite child, walked to the kitchen and greeted Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai patted his hands on his apron, took out two plates from the cupboard, and came over to take He Yuzhu's things.

"Zhu Zi, you came just as I steamed the buns.

Sit down and have a glass of water first, then eat something before going back?"

He Yuzhu was very particular about food. The steamed buns he sent were all made of white flour, without any mixed flour or platycodon flour. They looked soft and sweet, which whetted one's appetite.

Yi Zhonghai was naturally very happy to see him and couldn't help but want to invite him to dinner.

"No, the meal is ready in my room.

They are waiting for me to come back and prepare dinner.”

Since He Feng was born, He Yuzhu has almost never attended any dinner parties outside and goes home on time every day to accompany his wife and children.

He Daqing's departure left He Yuzhu without fatherly love.

He Yuzhu was deeply touched by this and wanted to make up for this shortcoming through his son.

It doesn’t matter that the father went far away to Baocheng, at least he still has his son to accompany him and his life is not bad.

"Okay, I'll treat you next time."

He Yuzhu's wife is alive and well, but Yi Zhonghai's wife is still in prison, which is a bit sad.

But after a few months, the three housekeepers will be out.